Direct Access Course

Banshee · 19-06-2018, 23:10

Guys I need to get this booked sharpish but don't have the foggiest on the subject and wanted some clarification from someone that's possibly already had to do the same

I have my Gilera Runner 125cc 2 stroke sitting in the garage doing nothing dying to be used with an MOT on it

As far as I can work out, at a bare minimum I only need to do a CBT which will enable me to ride anything up to 125cc on "L" plates for 2 years. This does mean though that I can't ride on the motorway still and I can't carry a passenger?

I've always toyed of the idea that when I had enough of a disposable income i'd like to try and get a bike on the road so I might end up chopping the 125cc in after a few months in search of something more powerful. This being the case it's probably best that I just do a "Direct Access" course?

This then prepares me for Module 1 & Module 2?

Discuss please guys

Blocky10 · 20-06-2018, 13:55

Sounds about right. It's been a few years since I passed my test. I passed on a 125 so was restricted to 33bhp for 2 years. Had myself an old Suzuki GT 250 which was 33bhp. In the 2 years I saved my penny's and bought a cbr600 when my restriction ended. It cost me £80 for a lesson and test. I thought about direct access but didn't have the money for a bigger bike so was in no hurry.

elty001 · 21-06-2018, 09:53

i thought that the direct access course was the full category A bike license as long as you are over 24

Jay666d · 21-06-2018, 11:33

I thought the same as Elty, but then again I did mine over 12 years ago!

(I've never said that out loud!

)

Things change so fast these days!

terranosaurusdoug · 21-06-2018, 15:51

Are you over 24 Banshee??

johnb5177 · 21-06-2018, 18:49

I'm often told to stop acting like my shoe size.......

Blocky10 · 22-06-2018, 07:17

https://www.gov.uk/ride-motorcycle-m...e-requirements

Here's some gumph. It says age 24 to ride any size and power bike.

19-06-2018, 23:10	#1
Banshee Moderator Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: West Midlands Vehicle: 04 2.7 SWB Terrano II Van Posts: 13,526	Direct Access Course Guys I need to get this booked sharpish but don't have the foggiest on the subject and wanted some clarification from someone that's possibly already had to do the same I have my Gilera Runner 125cc 2 stroke sitting in the garage doing nothing dying to be used with an MOT on it As far as I can work out, at a bare minimum I only need to do a CBT which will enable me to ride anything up to 125cc on "L" plates for 2 years. This does mean though that I can't ride on the motorway still and I can't carry a passenger? I've always toyed of the idea that when I had enough of a disposable income i'd like to try and get a bike on the road so I might end up chopping the 125cc in after a few months in search of something more powerful. This being the case it's probably best that I just do a "Direct Access" course? This then prepares me for Module 1 & Module 2? Discuss please guys __________________ Moderator 04' Terrano II SE 2.7 TDi SWB Commercial in Silver - Project Thread Toyo Open Country M/T 33's on 10J Steels, Super Strong Steering Job Navara D22 Snorkel, Front LOKKA, Maunal Hubs, EGR Blank TunitII ECU Chip, 3" Body Lift, 2" Suss Lift, Heat Exchanger Black Interior, 3.0 Borg&Beck Clutch, Eckes Heated Fuel Filter 99' Y61 Patrol GR SE 2.8 TD6 LWB in Blue/Silver - Project Thread Engine Transplant - In Progress!!! Last edited by Banshee; 19-06-2018 at 23:23.

20-06-2018, 13:55	#2
Blocky10 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Welcome to Norwich, a fine city Vehicle: 2004 Terrano 3.0 SVE Auto Posts: 3,601	Sounds about right. It's been a few years since I passed my test. I passed on a 125 so was restricted to 33bhp for 2 years. Had myself an old Suzuki GT 250 which was 33bhp. In the 2 years I saved my penny's and bought a cbr600 when my restriction ended. It cost me £80 for a lesson and test. I thought about direct access but didn't have the money for a bigger bike so was in no hurry.

21-06-2018, 09:53	#3
elty001 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Aflreton,Derbyshire. Vehicle: 2000se+ 2.7tdi terrano II Posts: 6,832	i thought that the direct access course was the full category A bike license as long as you are over 24

21-06-2018, 11:33	#4
Jay666d Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Northumberland Vehicle: Patrol GU3 (Y61) 3.0 SVE Posts: 1,375	I thought the same as Elty, but then again I did mine over 12 years ago! (I've never said that out loud! ) Things change so fast these days!

21-06-2018, 15:51	#5
terranosaurusdoug Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Yorkshire, J33 M62 Vehicle: 2000 Terrano lwb 2.7TDI Posts: 5,500	Are you over 24 Banshee??

21-06-2018, 18:49	#6
johnb5177 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Swansea, S.Wales Vehicle: 02Terrano II 3.0 SVE Auto Posts: 1,586	I'm often told to stop acting like my shoe size.......

22-06-2018, 07:17	#7
Blocky10 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Welcome to Norwich, a fine city Vehicle: 2004 Terrano 3.0 SVE Auto Posts: 3,601	https://www.gov.uk/ride-motorcycle-m...e-requirements Here's some gumph. It says age 24 to ride any size and power bike.