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    #2822
    robbie_63
    Registered Users Posts: 452 ✭✭robbie_63


    Finally got around to having my second day IBT on Saturday,
    Was very slow at the start when we got out on the road, it took me a good 20 minutes to get comfortable on the bike again.

    Got a few hours on the bike and had a great spin on a variety of different roads, main roads in the morning to get used to it but
    managed to get a few nice twisty back roads in the afternoon which was amazing and finally getting my head around counter steering!

    Got my cert Saturday afternoon and went to look at a bike straight after lol

    Picked it up on Sunday morning and went for a good spin, spent the whole day practicing

    Hopefully the weather holds up a bit longer now


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    #2823
    flashinthepan
    Registered Users Posts: 657 ✭✭✭flashinthepan


    TobinIT wrote: »
    Finally got around to having my second day IBT on Saturday,
    Was very slow at the start when we got out on the road, it took me a good 20 minutes to get comfortable on the bike again.

    Got a few hours on the bike and had a great spin on a variety of different roads, main roads in the morning to get used to it but
    managed to get a few nice twisty back roads in the afternoon which was amazing and finally getting my head around counter steering!

    Got my cert Saturday afternoon and went to look at a bike straight after lol

    Picked it up on Sunday morning and went for a good spin, spent the whole day practicing

    Hopefully the weather holds up a bit longer now

    Well Done :-)
    What Bike did you get ?
    J


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    #2824
    robbie_63
    Registered Users Posts: 452 ✭✭robbie_63


    Picked up a lovely CBR650F

    jxv7xi.jpg


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    #2825
    garlad
    Registered Users Posts: 601 ✭✭✭garlad


    Best place to get a Learner vest?


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    #2826
    flashinthepan
    Registered Users Posts: 657 ✭✭✭flashinthepan


    TobinIT wrote: »
    Picked up a lovely CBR650F

    jxv7xi.jpg
    Looks great :-)
    J


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    #2827
    Hotblack Desiato
    Registered Users Posts: 34,060 ✭✭✭✭Hotblack Desiato


    I'd be really tempted to have a go on one of those, be just like old times :)

    Fingal County Council are certainly not competent to be making decisions about the most important piece of infrastructure on the island. They need to stick to badly designed cycle lanes and deciding on whether Mrs Murphy can have her kitchen extension.



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    #2828
    robbie_63
    Registered Users Posts: 452 ✭✭robbie_63


    Mine is still A2 restricted from previous owner so its going into the Garage this weekend hopefully to get removed, I already have the replacement ECU & Intake Restriction.

    Went out for a a few minutes Sunday evening after dark to get a feel for night riding only to realize the Dipped Headlight was not Working!
    ,that will teach me to do the pre checks before each spin!


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    #2829
    jeff99
    Registered Users Posts: 7 ✭jeff99


    Hi,

    Looking at a restricted 06 Sv650, bike was restricted early 2018. Are there any rules as to how long ago the bike was restricted for doing the a2 test?

    Cheers.


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    #2830
    myclist
    Registered Users Posts: 167 ✭✭myclist


    jeff99 wrote: »
    Hi,

    Looking at a restricted 06 Sv650, bike was restricted early 2018. Are there any rules as to how long ago the bike was restricted for doing the a2 test?

    Cheers.

    Probably not. However, I believe that restriction certs are issued in owners names and not transferable. I have a Deauville 650 that I bought restricted, and the cert states that it only applies to the person named on it. It's no doubt a money making racket for the dealers, but better check it out, no point turning up for a test with a cert that won't be accepted.


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    #2831
    mgbgt1978
    Registered Users Posts: 4,230 ✭✭✭mgbgt1978


    Folks, I already asked this in the Learner driver's forum...and a week later haven't had a reply. So I'm hoping this might be a better place to ask...:)



    Can anybody confirm that I do not need to supply an eyesight report when applying for a Category A Learner Permit ?
    I have had a Full Cat B for the last 28 years.
    The NDLS site (FAQ's) does not have it listed in the documents needed under;

    "To apply for a Learner Permit where you are already the holder of a full licence in another category".

    Thanks.


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    #2832
    robbie_63
    Registered Users Posts: 452 ✭✭robbie_63


    No you don't need an eye test unless you have something noted on your licence to say you need glasses, etc


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    #2833
    mgbgt1978
    Registered Users Posts: 4,230 ✭✭✭mgbgt1978


    Thanks Tobin. and thanks for the quick reply.


    Just to add a bit of context I was passing my local NDLS Office twice this week and asked the same question.
    The 1st time I met a lovely Girl who said I didn't need one.
    2nd time I spoke to a young Guy who told me I needed an eyesight report for any new Learner Permit application.


    In fairness the girl seemed to know her stuff, the young Lad seemed a bit of a tool ;).


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    #2834
    robbie_63
    Registered Users Posts: 452 ✭✭robbie_63


    I got my learner permit almost 2 years ago now, same as you I have a full car license and I didn't need to get an eye test


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    #2835
    mgbgt1978
    Registered Users Posts: 4,230 ✭✭✭mgbgt1978


    And while I'm asking...do I need to get an actual Tabard ( as mentioned on the RSA Website) with L-plates, or is a Hi-viz vest (with L-Plates) acceptable for the Test etc.


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    #2836
    peteclarke
    Registered Users Posts: 52 ✭✭peteclarke


    I have just booked the motorcycle test In a Dublin Test Centre. They will contact me when a slot comes up.
    Any idea what wait might be?
    Thanks


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    #2837
    Varik
    Registered Users Posts: 12,500 ✭✭✭✭Varik


    So my license is under the current system so I'm not sure about this, I went for full A first and only had a car before so I needed to do the theory test for the category.

    If someone already has a full AM license from years ago do they need to do the theory test again or can they just apply for the permit and then go into the direct IBT for whatever.


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    #2838
    Duke Dan
    Registered Users Posts: 31 ✭Duke Dan


    peteclarke wrote: »
    I have just booked the motorcycle test In a Dublin Test Centre. They will contact me when a slot comes up.
    Any idea what wait might be?
    Thanks

    16 weeks is the latest time scale

    DD


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    #2839
    Tiger20
    Registered Users Posts: 87 ✭✭Tiger20


    Hi, just wondering if I can get clarity on something as I’m a bit confused. I passed my car driving test in 1989 and from memory you automatically got a motorbike license back then when you passed the test. On my current license I hold a Category A1 with code 79.05 and Category A with code 79.03. I last had a motorbike when I was 19(80cc) so can I now drive a motorbike and up to what power? Will not consider it until after a few lessons anyway and I know they will explain all to me, just wondering where I stand at the moment. Thanks in advance


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    #2840
    iwillhtfu
    Registered Users Posts: 6,368 ✭✭✭iwillhtfu


    Tiger20 wrote: »
    Hi, just wondering if I can get clarity on something as I’m a bit confused. I passed my car driving test in 1989 and from memory you automatically got a motorbike license back then when you passed the test. On my current license I hold a Category A1 with code 79.05 and Category A with code 79.03. I last had a motorbike when I was 19(80cc) so can I now drive a motorbike and up to what power? Will not consider it until after a few lessons anyway and I know they will explain all to me, just wondering where I stand at the moment. Thanks in advance

    The stipulation after the A bit is for a trike only not a motorbike, as for the 80cc you had when you were 18 I'm not sure you were covered for that I thought A1 was up to 50cc


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    #2841
    Tiger20
    Registered Users Posts: 87 ✭✭Tiger20


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    #2842
    LollipopJimmy
    Registered Users Posts: 5,439 ✭✭✭LollipopJimmy


    iwillhtfu wrote: »
    The stipulation after the A bit is for a trike only not a motorbike, as for the 80cc you had when you were 18 I'm not sure you were covered for that I thought A1 was up to 50cc

    A1 is up to 125cc, you're thinking of category M


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    #2843
    iwillhtfu
    Registered Users Posts: 6,368 ✭✭✭iwillhtfu


    Tiger20 wrote: »
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    Scroll down you'll see the restriction codes

    https://www.ndls.ie/licence-categories.html


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    #2844
    enrique66_35
    Registered Users Posts: 276 ✭✭enrique66_35


    Tiger20 wrote: »
    Hi, just wondering if I can get clarity on something as I’m a bit confused. I passed my car driving test in 1989 and from memory you automatically got a motorbike license back then when you passed the test. On my current license I hold a Category A1 with code 79.05 and Category A with code 79.03. I last had a motorbike when I was 19(80cc) so can I now drive a motorbike and up to what power? Will not consider it until after a few lessons anyway and I know they will explain all to me, just wondering where I stand at the moment. Thanks in advance

    It would appear you are covered for

    AM - Mopeds and Light quadricycles.
    A1 - Bikes up to 125cc and with no power to weight ratio restriction as the restriction code removes the ratio limit of 0.1Kw/Kg :confused:
    A - Tricycles only.

    If you want to ride anything with less than 3 wheels and more than 125cc you need to go through the learner->IBT->test route. Would recommend ringing the NDLS to confirm it before nipping out to get a 125 though!


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    #2845
    Hotblack Desiato
    Registered Users Posts: 34,060 ✭✭✭✭Hotblack Desiato


    enrique66_35 wrote: »
    A1 - Bikes up to 125cc and with no power to weight ratio restriction as the restriction code removes the ratio limit of 0.1Kw/Kg :confused:

    That'd be because historically the 125 category didn't have a power limit. Then unrestricted Italian two-strokes came along with almost three times the power of traditional 125s...

    Fingal County Council are certainly not competent to be making decisions about the most important piece of infrastructure on the island. They need to stick to badly designed cycle lanes and deciding on whether Mrs Murphy can have her kitchen extension.



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    #2846
    lipso
    Registered Users Posts: 86 ✭✭lipso


    How much is IBT training? I am 61 have car drivers licence since 1977 and am thinking of a 125cc.


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    #2847
    UrbanFret
    Registered Users Posts: 2,055 ✭✭✭UrbanFret


    lipso wrote: »
    How much is IBT training? I am 61 have car drivers licence since 1977 and am thinking of a 125cc.


    Close to €500 is the run of it.


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    #2848
    flashinthepan
    Registered Users Posts: 657 ✭✭✭flashinthepan


    I would agree with that about 500 yo yo
    As the cost of the training is the same I would probably go for something a little bigger

    As a recent return to biking I am amazed at the speed cars can be up your hole away from the lights compared to the late 80's when I had a GSX250E

    For example I am on a learners permit @55 years on a versys 650 for €450 and €88 road tax


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    #2849
    lipso
    Registered Users Posts: 86 ✭✭lipso


    Expensive....wonder if it’s done in n Ireland is that valid for roi?


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    #2850
    IrishGrimReaper
    Registered Users Posts: 1,025 ✭✭✭IrishGrimReaper


    It's not.

    You need to do it in Ireland.

    Go for the full A.


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    #2851
    goblin59
    Registered Users Posts: 2,236 ✭✭✭goblin59


    lipso wrote: »
    Expensive....wonder if it’s done in n Ireland is that valid for roi?

    you would need a NI number and proof of residency to do it in N ireland.
    after that you can transfer your license to the south.


    (I transferred mine across a few years ago for the car


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