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76 | 52.78% |
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51 | 35.42% |
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17 | 11.81% |
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I've heard that too much, reminds me of empty bank account.
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Another thing that bugs me is the fact that in 1979 when I passed my test, a 33bhp bike was what we were riding as learners on L plates (RD250 was rated at 32hp) - now you have to have a full licence and that's what you are restricted to once you've gone through all the hassles involved in getting a test pass.
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Hmm tough one. For myself it's a complete nono. But I can really see the benifits, I wouldn't want some of my mates having more than 33BHP on their GSXR 750s as they arn't the most skilled at times.
I guess I'm lucky mines easyily changed - and that I only have 70ish BHP when on full power. I may be more hesitant if I had 133 to play with. So yes its a good thing (voted yes). But it's annoying for myself, as it's illegal when removed... EDIT: Oh and I passed at 17, no lessons, now about 9 months into restriction - Bikes fooked atm so non of this really matters ![]() Last edited by Noble Ox; 27-04-10 at 10:28 PM. |
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I did DAS and was old enough not to be restricted so it never directly affected me. I think I understand what they are trying to do with it, but am undecided about the effect as I'm not really in favour of legislation to protect you from yourself. I'm certainly not in favour of a sliding scale as that would make it even harder to understand, justify, and police.
Anything age related is always going to be arbitary and by its nature "one size fits all." Nobody would really argue for a car or bike license for a 10 year old, but where do you draw the line? Personally, I don't think 17 is unrealistic for either cars or bikes. I don't think the arguments comparing bike restrictions and lack of car restriction are necessarily valid; the capital cost of a 5 year old supercar is much greater than a 5 year old superbike which car be picked up for a couple of grand, but I refer you to my point about legislation. |
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to start, i passed my test in october 2006 at the age of 20. i had to be on a 125 as i was under 21 and therefore restricted for 2 years to 33bhp. initially i thought it was a load of crap and had a number of different people including my intructors (who were very decents chaps and chapess') tell me to buy something restrict for the certificate etc and then just remove it. having bought an sv and ridden it a couple of times before i got it restricted (bearing in mind i'd not ridden since passing my test a few weeks before (i never had a 125 or anything) as i wanted to and had to get around a bit)). i scared myself a bit sh1tless a couple of times due to a bit of lack of control with the right hand. i decided it was a good idea to fork out the ridiculous £200 to have it done. a few months later i was getting a bit bored of it and ventured as to some thoughts on here about removing it and predictably got flamed
![]() i could have taken my test again when i reached 21 and removed it legally, but i decided that it was good for me to keep learning like this and save the money on having more lessons to remember pass your test riding. when the day finally came that i could remove it after my 2 years i was delighted and i feel i was ready for it having gotten 10000 or so miles under my belt. i did and do now enjoy the extra oomph, but i definately think with hindsight it was a good idea for me and is a good idea for others to learn about there machine and what it can do more than just going fast upright in a straight line. Quote:
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i don't mind town riding but motorways anit half boring. and its a bit **** when you get some dcik who you would leave if you wasn't restricted lol
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