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How much did your IBT cost?

  • 18-02-2013 9:42pm
    #1
    sean61
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 164 ✭✭


    For anyone that's completed the new IBT...how much did it cost?

    I had originally put aside 400 to do mine when I got my new licence but have now been quoted 500 :-(


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  • #2
    miller50841
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,525 ✭✭✭miller50841


    sean61 wrote: »
    For anyone that's completed the new IBT...how much did it cost?

    I had originally put aside 400 to do mine when I got my new licence but have now been quoted 500 :-(

    Shop around there are loads doing it.


  • #3
    Xaime
    Registered Users Posts: 76 ✭✭Xaime


    My IBT cost €450 over 2 days. I also did a pre-test course for €70, although some instructors charge up to €120. If you have your own bike it is cheaper. Shop around.


  • #4
    Roadskill
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 356 ✭✭Roadskill


    Xaime wrote: »
    My IBT cost €450 over 2 days. I also did a pre-test course for €70, although some instructors charge up to €120. If you have your own bike it is cheaper. Shop around.
    The problem is now it is 18 hrs unless its for a moped or A1 permit. 18 hours in 2 days is too long for new riders and the instructors imo. 3 x 6hrs is what we are doing but as for others i am not sure. Don't forget H&S also comes into it as the instructor will probably be there a hour before and after making 2 x 11 hrs days.
    You should also make sure that you get the proper course as there are a few stories going around about getting signed of after a few hours.
    Its your safety at the end of the day. Shop around but get recommendations as well if you can.;)


  • #5
    blu3r0ri0n
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 896 ✭✭✭blu3r0ri0n


    sean61 wrote: »
    For anyone that's completed the new IBT...how much did it cost?

    I had originally put aside 400 to do mine when I got my new licence but have now been quoted 500 :-(

    Drop a pm to LookBehindYou he will look after you, anyone who has done lessons/IBT with him have nothing but good things to say about him.


  • #6
    Mr Sheen!
    Registered Users Posts: 850 ✭✭✭Mr Sheen!


    blu3r0ri0n wrote: »
    Drop a pm to LookBehindYou he will look after you, anyone who has done lessons/IBT with him have nothing but good things to say about him.

    Second that :D


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  • #7
    the drifter
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7,348 ✭✭✭the drifter


    €450 over 2 days and €300 for module 5 over 1 day next weekend.

    In my own opinion the original module 1-4 was the best money I ever spent. Fair enough shop around but make sure the instruction your are getting is top quality. Id rather pay 450 for good training than 250 for complete muck.


    D


  • #8
    nerrad1983
    Registered Users Posts: 502 ✭✭✭nerrad1983


    leppla wrote: »
    Second that :D

    Id also recommend lookbehindyou

    V. Good instructor


  • #9
    Wonda-Boy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,013 ✭✭✭✭Wonda-Boy


    leppla wrote: »
    Second that :D

    I would also highly recommend Lookbehindyou for instructing, very accommodating and has all the gear to suit you and boot you. Most competitive chap around too. ;)


  • #10
    minidazzler
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,739 ✭✭✭✭minidazzler


    the drifter wrote: »
    €450 over 2 days and €300 for module 5 over 1 day next weekend.

    In my own opinion the original module 1-4 was the best money I ever spent. Fair enough shop around but make sure the instruction your are getting is top quality. Id rather pay 450 for good training than 250 for complete muck.


    D

    Price does not necessarily reflect quality. If there are a bunch of guys in a given area they'll probably try undercutting each other (or price-fixing) if there is only one around he can charge what he likes because he has less competition...

    Either way I did it with Roadskill for €350 but that was 1-4.... I'll have to do the Mod 5 Conversion after May, would definitely go again. Absolute top quality and didn't try to cut corners on the safety aspects.


  • #11
    lostboy75
    Registered Users Posts: 496 ✭✭lostboy75


    Hey all,

    sorry for the slight thread hijack, but seeings as its about IBT.... anyone any recommendations for a instructor in the Galway / Mayo area?
    already have my old style learners permit. but will have to do the course now as had not previously done it.


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  • #12
    BlackWizard
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,282 ✭✭✭BlackWizard


    Second thumbs up for lookingbehindyou. He trained my Dad really well. My Dad doesn't ride much so learning a lot of things about biking other than what's written in IBT documents was great.

    I don't think he live out near Galway but you could try him.


  • #13
    sean61
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 164 ✭✭sean61


    I had forgotten that the IBT now takes a bit longer thanks to module 5! I can only seem to find two instructors in Galway so I'll have to pick between them I think. Anyone looking to pair up for it to make things a bit cheaper? I hope to be doing it in the next week or two.


  • #14
    Notch000
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,473 ✭✭✭Notch000


    I would highly recommend John Mullins for Galway IBT
    http://www.galwaymotorcycleschool.com/
    I did my initail IBT (A1 )with him already, now I need to do the conversion for my new A liscence,

    Im am looking to pair up with someone for the coinversion Modules 1,3 & 5 in Galway, what permit have you got ??


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