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knucklehead6

goblin59 wrote: »

you've lost the money either way for the test, so show up explain the situation and hope for the best.
I'd be more concerned about making sure you bring proof the Motorcycle is suitable for the test. (I nearly couldn't do mine as they wouldn't believe me the bike was 800cc as there was a F650 single as awell as a F650 twin

Oh I know I’ve lost the test money, and also the bike hire, as my own is a deauville, so not an A bike. I’m hiring a bike from Eric for the test, which is why I was asking his opinion too. No pint in dragging the man out of bed unnecessarily!

knucklehead6

Jimmy Bottlehead wrote: »

Unsure if you're joking, but if not I wouldn't be hitting the off licence the day before a test. Last thing ya need is a groggy head and a temper when trying to talk the examiner out of needing the IBT cert!

I was more going with the drown the sorrows option, as in not doing the test so feck it!!

I suppose it all depends on whether or not Eric says take the chance.

Varik

Have a look on here.

https://ccwdriver.rsa.ie/driver/driverlogin.aspx

You can print stuff off with it and it'll have the dates and your number. Maybe the tester won't take it but it's another option to try.

LollipopJimmy

knucklehead6 wrote: »

well I'm off to the off licence.

I was supposed to be doing the test tmrw, but I've spent the last 3 hours checking everywhere and anywhere I store my documents... cos yep, you guessed it... IBT cert is gone AWOL.

I don't suppose those of you who have been through the process before have any knowledge as to whether or not its worth chancing my arm and just turning up without it? How many of you were asked for the form on the day?

I've sent a message to Eric Dalton, I'm supposed to have a pretest with him before the test tmrw just to ask his opinion.

You don't need the cert. I brought mine, instructor told me I needn't have bothered. I wasn't asked for it, you have to sign a declaration to say you're legal and have the vlc, that's it. In fact I didn't even bring it to the test centre, I put it back in my car in my instructor's compound.

IrishGrimReaper

Wasn't asked to show my IBT cert either.

Just the learner permit and that was it.

zubair

I don't remember being asked for my cert. Bring what you have. Best of luck with it.

Peppa Cig

zubair wrote: »

I don't remember being asked for my cert. Bring what you have. Best of luck with it.

So if my 2 year IBT cert expires before I actually get a test date - there is no need to renew IBT?

minttea

Technically that's different, your insurance policy may no longer be valid.

The big issue at the moment is that IBTs are all currently on hold during level 5, in effect putting a number of bikers off the road!

Peppa Cig wrote: »

So if my 2 year IBT cert expires before I actually get a test date - there is no need to renew IBT?

Hotblack Desiato

The idea that an IBT expires is ridiculous. Once you pass your test you don't need to repeat it...

minttea

I actually think it's a good idea, if someone can't pass their test they shouldn't be allowed to continue to ride on the road indefinitely without further training.

Obviously current circumstances are very different and they should either reopen IBT training or extend existing certs!

Hotblack Desiato wrote: »

The idea that an IBT expires is ridiculous. Once you pass your test you don't need to repeat it...

Bluefoam

minttea wrote: »

I actually think it's a good idea, if someone can't pass their test they shouldn't be allowed to continue to ride on the road indefinitely without further training.

Obviously current circumstances are very different and they should either reopen IBT training or extend existing certs!

He didn't mention not passing the test... he was talking about IBT's having a limited lifetime... The effects of which are currently evident and exagerated.

nigeldaniel

The idea of the IBT is a good one and has its foundations in making sure that new bikers know what they are doing. The very basis of biking. It works well enough in Europe, the issue wherein Ireland is the RSA been scarcely capable of function and the lack of full-time bike schools to provide proper instruction and support until a learner passes his or her test. Doing IBT squashed into a weekend and in a rushed manner might work for some but not everyone. There is also the naff and I mean naff delays in doing tests. I have no doubt if there was one full-time bike school operating in every country things would be miles better. As it stands the RSA has a list of IBT schools but at any time I would say only half of them or less are still in operation.
That's my take on the IBT.

LollipopJimmy

Peppa Cig wrote: »

So if my 2 year IBT cert expires before I actually get a test date - there is no need to renew IBT?

My instructor was of the opinion that the RSA know who has and who hasn't got a valid IBT when it comes to the test. Your IBT instructor has to send a duplicate to them when you complete it

minttea

Bluefoam wrote: »

He didn't mention not passing the test... he was talking about IBT's having a limited lifetime... The effects of which are currently evident and exagerated.

But they are directly related.. pass your test, no longer require the IBT cert. In my own opinion if you haven't passed your test within 2 years of doing the IBT, then doing a refresher course with a qualified instructor can only be a good thing!

But as I already said, current circumstances are very different and extensions should be given!

knucklehead6

Passed!! Anyone want a lucky high vis??

By the way, those of you recommending Eric Dalton, could not agree more!!

I had two hours of pretest with him this morning and he was so helpful and enthusiastic about helping me out with the couple of errors I had been making.

minttea

Congrats

knucklehead6 wrote: »

Passed!! Anyone want a lucky high vis??

By the way, those of you recommending Eric Dalton, could not agree more!!

I had two hours of pretest with him this morning and he was so helpful and enthusiastic about helping me out with the couple of errors I had been making.

Jimmy Bottlehead

knucklehead6 wrote: »

Passed!! Anyone want a lucky high vis??

By the way, those of you recommending Eric Dalton, could not agree more!!

I had two hours of pretest with him this morning and he was so helpful and enthusiastic about helping me out with the couple of errors I had been making.

Well done!! Don't be afraid to post up your experience while it's fresh, it might help others who have the test coming up.

And yeah, Eric is the man. A proper no-BS kinda guy and top class instructor.

zubair

knucklehead6 wrote: »

Passed!! Anyone want a lucky high vis??

By the way, those of you recommending Eric Dalton, could not agree more!!

I had two hours of pretest with him this morning and he was so helpful and enthusiastic about helping me out with the couple of errors I had been making.

Brilliant, now you should definitely go to the offy!

knucklehead6

zubair wrote: »

Brilliant, now you should definitely go to the offy!

The wifey has already gotten supplies in!!

knucklehead6

Jimmy Bottlehead wrote: »

Well done!! Don't be afraid to post up your experience while it's fresh, it might help others who have the test coming up.

And yeah, Eric is the man. A proper no-BS kinda guy and top class instructor.

The mistakes I was making were shoulder checks. Mostly on take off, I was depending on my mirrors too much. His mantra was the making of me today

LollipopJimmy

knucklehead6 wrote: »

The wifey has already gotten supplies in!!

What ya get?

knucklehead6

LollipopJimmy wrote: »

What ya get?

Heineken and takeaway for dinner.

Last night ahead.

Don’t mind saying I’m feeling absolutely wrecked now!!

LollipopJimmy

knucklehead6 wrote: »

Heineken and takeaway for dinner.

Last night ahead.

Don’t mind saying I’m feeling absolutely wrecked now!!

I only got to do half my test and was mentally exhausted given I'd spent the week focusing on it. Relax now, get pished but don't drive tomorrow!

Jimmy Bottlehead

knucklehead6 wrote: »

Heineken and takeaway for dinner.

I thought you were gonna get something alcoholic? :pac:

knucklehead6

Jimmy Bottlehead wrote: »

I thought you were gonna get something alcoholic? :pac:

There’s a bottle of yellow spot in the press for afterwards

Beer n pizza. Then put little lad to bed

Then relax a while and have a weee dram afterwards to close out the day

Peppa Cig

How much are pretest lessons including bike hire?

Thanks

flashinthepan

knucklehead6 wrote: »

Passed!! Anyone want a lucky high vis??

By the way, those of you recommending Eric Dalton, could not agree more!!

I had two hours of pretest with him this morning and he was so helpful and enthusiastic about helping me out with the couple of errors I had been making.

Congrats & well done young fella :-)

goblin59

knucklehead6 wrote: »

well I'm off to the off licence.

I was supposed to be doing the test tmrw, but I've spent the last 3 hours checking everywhere and anywhere I store my documents... cos yep, you guessed it... IBT cert is gone AWOL.

I don't suppose those of you who have been through the process before have any knowledge as to whether or not its worth chancing my arm and just turning up without it? How many of you were asked for the form on the day?

I've sent a message to Eric Dalton, I'm supposed to have a pretest with him before the test tmrw just to ask his opinion.

not having your IBT cert wasn't an issue then Congrats btw!

Hotblack Desiato

nigeldaniel wrote: »

Doing IBT squashed into a weekend and in a rushed manner might work for some but not everyone.

Pre-covid in the UK there were courses which could take you from complete novice to full test pass in a few days. They allow driving schools to pre-book test slots there so if the instructor reckons you're ready, off you go!

Whatever about car tests, suspending bike tests here due to covid was fúcking stupid.

goblin59

Hotblack Desiato wrote: »

Pre-covid in the UK there were courses which could take you from complete novice to full test pass in a few days. They allow driving schools to pre-book test slots there so if the instructor reckons you're ready, off you go!

Whatever about car tests, suspending bike tests here due to covid was fúcking stupid.

thats how i did my car test,
Did the theory start of the week, a few lessons in between and then the driving test end of the week.
Swapped my R license for a full Irish license and bypassed the N plates

kokiyou

booked test / waiting listed since November, IBT expired in Feb. Still no dates available for a test, I assume I would be fine sitting test with expired IBT as mentioned earlier. But how exactly can I get a test if I have no dates for months now? Do I call the local test centers for cancellations every week or something?

Bluefoam

I'm waiting to book a theory test... The online booking system only opens up on April 12th, no idea how long after that I'll need to wait. But I'm sure for the actual test it'll take some time to clear the backlog.

GoProGaming

Have a quick question that the rsa website doesn't answer. I have a full licence with 79.03 on the Cat A part. Does that let me drive a the likes of a Yamaha TriCity or similar twinned front wheel scooter or does it have to be twin rear wheels?

Cheers.

Varik

Doesn't have to be twin rear wheels, they just need to be over 460mm between them. You could have some little 4 wheeled delivery thing and if it's front and rear wheels were less than that it'd be classed as a 2 wheel bike.

Mjolnir

Varik wrote: »

Doesn't have to be twin rear wheels, they just need to be over 460mm between them. You could have some little 4 wheeled delivery thing and if it's front and rear wheels were less than that it'd be classed as a 2 wheel bike.

Learn something new everyday.

Think those tricity things are classed as scooters here and in the UK.

Varik

The tricity 300 says it can, but no mention for the 125. Piaggio can too.

Hotblack Desiato

At the end of the day if it leans then it should require a bike licence no matter how far apart the wheels are. Daft if you can ride what is to all intents and purposes a motorcycle with only a car licence, no IBT, no bike theory test. No legal requriement for a lid on a trike either!

Bluefoam

I think the law just hasn't caught up with development... I'm sure the rules were put in place for Piaggio Apé Vans, Reliant Robins etc.

Scooter manufacturers too advantage of loopholes to get more customers onto their bikes...

Personally as a car driver, I think it would be better to get people out of cars and using alternative forms of transport, but do agree, an IBT and motorcycle specific training would be useful.

sm3ar

Is this something I should be worried about?

Mjolnir

sm3ar wrote: »

Is this something I should be worried about?

I mean.....
Just change it, it'll take five min. Part of the cooling system?

sm3ar

Mjolnir wrote: »

I mean.....
Just change it, it'll take five min. Part of the cooling system?

Not sure. Was hoping someone here could tell me

LollipopJimmy

Replace it, its about to fail and will leave you with coolant all over your boots and stranded.

What's the bike?

sm3ar

LollipopJimmy wrote: »

Replace it, its about to fail and will leave you with coolant all over your boots and stranded.

What's the bike?

Fazer 600. How much would I be looking at to replace it?

goblin59

sm3ar wrote: »

Fazer 600. How much would I be looking at to replace it?

https://www.motorcyclespareparts.eu/en/yamaha-parts/2003-fzs600-fazer-motorcycles/water-pump


You might find someone breaking a Fazer on Ebay or locally for the part

sm3ar

sm3ar wrote: »

Anyone know the Dun Laoghaire test route?

Anyone?

sm3ar

How often should I be servicing a bike. Once a year or depending on mileage?

Bluefoam

sm3ar wrote: »

How often should I be servicing a bike. Once a year or depending on mileage?

Yes! Depending on your bikes manual, it will probably be either once a year or a certain number of kilometres if surpassed within the 12 month period.

Bluefoam

sm3ar wrote: »

Anyone?

Have you taken any lessons? Your instructor should be able to help you with that. I would be interested too, so if you find the answer, please share.

sm3ar

LIGHTNING wrote: »

Yes, I posted a rough map of it a while ago in here. Trying to remember the exact route but it was something like this. Its definitely more Glenageary side rather than DunLaoighaire though.

Thanks, was wondering alright would you hit the N11 on it but doesn't look like it. By any chance you remember where you were asked to do the u turn?

goblin59

unfortunatly I accidentally wiped my satnav the other day when messing about on the settings.
I had the full test route for there on it from when I did my test.
Was never asked to turn it off.