Lotsa (motorbike) questions!?

NutHuger

Hi,
I am 18 years old and I am hoping to obtain a licence. I was hoping you could answer a few questions I have regarding the A licence.
I am unclear as to whether I can just proceeed and do this test without already having the A1 licence? Also, as I am 18 years old, would the 125cc restriction still apply with the A licence? What is the maximum power of a bike I could ride with the A licence? Once I get some experience on the roads, I was hoping to some day do a trip across Europe. Are there any regulations with regard to this - for instance would I have to have my licence for so many years before I could do this?
Many thanks for your help.

AgileMyth

Do the bike theory test and apply for the A category licence. You'll then have to undertake compulsory training (Think of this as an investment in your own safety and it'll be easier to stomach the cost).

Your licence is restricted to 33bhp until two years after you get your full licence. Realistically at 18 you won't be able to insure anything near this limit anyways so get the test done as soon as possible. You need to hold the provisional for at least six months before you can do the test for a full licence.

Once you have a full licence you can ride outside Ireland, however with only 33bhp under you it mightn't be too comfortable. Best to leave it on the 'long-term plan' list.

Good luck and enjoy.

NutHuger

Thanks for the help. Would it be possible to mount a sidecar to a 33bhp bike? Would it be powerful enough to take the weight of a sidecar, another passenger and luggage?!
Thanks again

Humans eh!

NutHuger wrote: »

Thanks for the help. Would it be possible to mount a sidecar to a 33bhp bike? Would it be powerful enough to take the weight of a sidecar, another passenger and luggage?!
Thanks again

Dear Confused
Yes of course.
Down hill,
On the hard shoulder
With the wind at your back
Sloooowwwwly.

Your passenger may have to do a bobsleigh start run and jump in though.
Coooool Runnings! :pac:

NutHuger

Also any idea how much insurance would be (for an 18 year old, unexperienced driver :rolleyes: ) for a 2 month period?

P.C.

NutHuger wrote: »

Also any idea how much insurance would be (for an 18 year old, unexperienced driver :rolleyes: ) for a 2 month period?

You can't get insurance for two months, but try quinn direct for a quote: http://www.quinn-direct.com/ireland/motorcycle/

NutHuger

I got a quote off for a 1 year of coverage from quinn for a 125cc suzuki and it was around €900 for comprehensive. Should that not be alot more? I was thinking it'd be so much more???

AgileMyth

NutHuger wrote: »

I got a quote off for a 1 year of coverage from quinn for a 125cc suzuki and it was around €900 for comprehensive. Should that not be alot more? I was thinking it'd be so much more???

Insurance is getting steadily cheaper. You'll find most of us on here spent a fair bit more on our first insurance. Mine was nearly 2000 TPO on a 50cc moped at 16. If It'd been five years earlier it could have been twice that.

NutHuger

AgileMyth wrote: »

Insurance is getting steadily cheaper. You'll find most of us on here spent a fair bit more on our first insurance. Mine was nearly 2000 TPO on a 50cc moped at 16. If It'd been five years earlier it could have been twice that.

That crazy. I know a few guys my age trying to get insurance for a car they couldnt get anything under 2000.

would any one know how much it'd be for a FR bike mabey a 500cc??

rymus

NutHuger wrote: »

would any one know how much it'd be for a FR bike mabey a 500cc??

Nobody will be able to tell you for sure. You'll have to ring around the various options. Quinn, Adelaide, Aon, Carole Nash.

Probably wouldnt bother with Carole Nash until you're at least 25 though. Just from personal experience with them.

Wossack

at 18, it'll be hard to get insured on the 125, never mind a FR 500cc imo