Failed my L plate motorcycle course today

**ConR** · 20-10-2010, 06:48 PM

Thanks again for the info guys.

And Buller...I've always wanted to get it...I'm just the master of procrastination

For real though, I'm changing jobs, moving to the city for work. It's a pain to get to the CBD from where I live, so I thought, what better time to do it! Even took some extra time off before I started the new job to practice alot, get confident, and ride the bike to work. Things haven't gone to plan obviously...and I'll be stuck taking wonderful Sydney public transport to work now (hour bus ride).

Still though...I've started the process now, and plan on seeing it through. Still want to learn to ride a bike. It's just very hard to do so now with the course structure they've put in. I can't get my L's until I get more practice. I can't practice unless I go to an approved training centre. I can't use an approved training centre unless I pay them. You get the cycle here!!!

**Buller_Scott** · 20-10-2010, 06:57 PM

nah you'll be right... just find some redneck out at kenthurst who has a dirt bike trail around their house (i'd know- i sorta grew up there, parents still have a house there). that'll learn ya some bike skills!

i know what you mean- **** smelling other people's armpits in 40 degree weather this summer (read: you'd better get your damn license quick! lol).

keep at it- you'll get it.

**ConR** · 20-10-2010, 07:04 PM

Cheers mate. I have a good friend that lives in Kenthurst actually...haha. And he does have a dirt trail in his backyard. I've been out there on a quad bike a few times....fun times!

**brad** · 20-10-2010, 07:54 PM

If you want to make life easy, learn on a scooter. All you have to worry about is steering & brakes. Then buy a scooter off some trendoid that fell over in the first month & gave up.

I had an automatic minibike with a 125cc Victa lawn mower engine first, then another with a 150cc West Bend industrial engine; then an ISO Milano Diva 150 scooter (hand shift like a Lambretta); then a CB175 Honda; SL250 Honda; BMW R80 and an BMW R80ST with GS parts.

Alternatively, if you know somebody with a posty bike or a Honda XR75 & a big empty car park....... You'll work it out in less than an hour if the pressure is off.

**ConR** · 20-10-2010, 08:19 PM

Yeah, originally, I was going to do my course on a scooter. But then they told me if I did, I could never drive a manual bike, unless I did the course from the beginning on a manual.

Some of those scooters go like stink though. As long as it's not pink with flowers and a basket on the front, I should be ok

**Rybky** · 20-10-2010, 08:37 PM

Originally Posted by ktrianta

Yeah, originally, I was going to do my course on a scooter. But then they told me if I did, I could never drive a manual bike, unless I did the course from the beginning on a manual.

Not true. On your L's and P1 licence (1st year) you can only ride a scooter if you passed the test on a scooter, when you get P2 you can ride a manual motorcycle, ref: Provisional (P1) and Provisional (P2) rider licence

Adam

**Buller_Scott** · 20-10-2010, 08:44 PM

Originally Posted by brad

If you want to make life easy, learn on a scooter. All you have to worry about is steering & brakes...

.... as well as being bashed and then subsequently disowned by your mates, for being a poof.

**ConR** · 20-10-2010, 08:55 PM

Originally Posted by Rybky

Not true. On your L's and P1 licence (1st year) you can only ride a scooter if you passed the test on a scooter, when you get P2 you can ride a manual motorcycle, ref: Provisional (P1) and Provisional (P2) rider licence

Adam

Hmmm. Interesting. I didn't know that. What about someone who doesn't have to do their P2's (over 25 and licensed, etc)? I would be going straight from P1 to a full license. Could I get a manual bike then?

**Rybky** · 20-10-2010, 09:00 PM

Originally Posted by ktrianta

Hmmm. Interesting. I didn't know that. What about someone who doesn't have to do their P2's (over 25 and licensed, etc)? I would be going straight from P1 to a full license. Could I get a manual bike then?

Best to check with the RTA but I believe yes. There is only one license class for a full motorcycle license.

Adam