Got This In The Post Today - SV650.org

Lissa · 09-05-08, 04:17 PM

Must say, we think we'll do this. 25 quid for a full 8 hours seems like a bargain. Good old Warwickshire County Council

I wonder if other councils will take the same initiative?

09-05-08, 04:22 PM

Nice one that.

I like the bit about "maintenance" too. That'll be check you tyres, oil & chain at a guess, but would love to be wrong.

Garry

Lissa · 09-05-08, 04:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by independentphoto

I like the bit about "maintenance" too. That'll be check you tyres, oil & chain at a guess, but would love to be wrong.

Garry

Yes, I would imagine that'll basically be it although something a little more in depth would be nice.

09-05-08, 04:27 PM

That's really good....

walks off to google local council website!!!

Lissa · 09-05-08, 04:40 PM

Just checked the WCC website, and they give FREE 4 hour courses in defensive riding for moped and 125 riders, and also for moped riders moving up to a 125. It seems they realise that young kids often can't afford to pay for this kind of thing.

It seems WCC at least are seriously committed to reducing biker deaths and injuries if they can.

09-05-08, 05:01 PM

Do you get a certificate after?!?!

Ring your insurance co. they might offer you a discount on renewal if you do it

09-05-08, 05:02 PM

Neighbouring Council- Glasgow have had a mysterious entry on their website for a long while......

"Advanced Motorcycling Course"

Just like Strathclydes bikesafe, there's never much detail of dates or prices etc.

Our own dear North Lanarkshire cooncil site responds "NO RESULTS" to the keyword motorcycle. A "full search" gets a best response of...... THIS

Better than nothing of course.

Garry

09-05-08, 05:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lissa

Just checked the WCC website, and they give FREE 4 hour courses in defensive riding for moped and 125 riders, and also for moped riders moving up to a 125. It seems they realise that young kids often can't afford to pay for this kind of thing.

It seems WCC at least are seriously committed to reducing biker deaths and injuries if they can.

Edinburgh is doing similar but for cars next weekend for young drivers for free, no maintenance, but how improve road skills with a road police driving assesment, then off road obstical course plus more. Anything that helps young drivers weather its on bikes or cars (looking out for bikes) can only be a good thing.

Lissa · 09-05-08, 05:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blue_SV650S

Do you get a certificate after?!?!

Ring your insurance co. they might offer you a discount on renewal if you do it

No mention of a certificate

And Pete only pays 112 a year FC anyway, so think any saving might just buy a pint

of milk

Shellywoozle · 09-05-08, 05:10 PM

Staffordshire do a BikeWise scheme ?30, meant to be worth about ?120 worth of tuition.

Seems like a good idea to me, I will certainly be taking them up on it when I am back on 2 wheels.

09-05-08, 04:17 PM	#1
Lissa Just Ballast Mega Poster Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Rugby, South Mids Group Posts: 4,381	Got This In The Post Today Must say, we think we'll do this. 25 quid for a full 8 hours seems like a bargain. Good old Warwickshire County Council I wonder if other councils will take the same initiative? __________________ If It's Too Loud, You're Too Old! I'd Rather Have Two Big Bangs Than Four Little Strokes

09-05-08, 04:22 PM	#2
independentphoto Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Got This In The Post Today Nice one that. I like the bit about "maintenance" too. That'll be check you tyres, oil & chain at a guess, but would love to be wrong. Garry

09-05-08, 04:27 PM	#4
lily Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Got This In The Post Today That's really good.... walks off to google local council website!!!

09-05-08, 04:40 PM	#5
Lissa Just Ballast Mega Poster Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Rugby, South Mids Group Posts: 4,381	Re: Got This In The Post Today Just checked the WCC website, and they give FREE 4 hour courses in defensive riding for moped and 125 riders, and also for moped riders moving up to a 125. It seems they realise that young kids often can't afford to pay for this kind of thing. It seems WCC at least are seriously committed to reducing biker deaths and injuries if they can. __________________ If It's Too Loud, You're Too Old! I'd Rather Have Two Big Bangs Than Four Little Strokes

09-05-08, 05:01 PM	#6
Blue_SV650S Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Got This In The Post Today Do you get a certificate after?!?! Ring your insurance co. they might offer you a discount on renewal if you do it

09-05-08, 05:02 PM	#7
independentphoto Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Got This In The Post Today Neighbouring Council- Glasgow have had a mysterious entry on their website for a long while...... "Advanced Motorcycling Course" Just like Strathclydes bikesafe, there's never much detail of dates or prices etc. Our own dear North Lanarkshire cooncil site responds "NO RESULTS" to the keyword motorcycle. A "full search" gets a best response of...... THIS Better than nothing of course. Garry

09-05-08, 05:10 PM	#10
Shellywoozle Member Mega Poster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Woozle Land Posts: 2,234	Re: Got This In The Post Today Staffordshire do a BikeWise scheme ?30, meant to be worth about ?120 worth of tuition. Seems like a good idea to me, I will certainly be taking them up on it when I am back on 2 wheels. __________________ <((((((((((((((((◕‿◕) The Woozle woz ere (◕‿◕)))))))))))))))> Black K4 Pointy named Zuky, OEM belly pan, OEM hugger, OEM cowl, R&G bungs, akrapovic system, tinted double bubble Fabbri screen, tail tidy, scottoiler, alarm, datatagged, lowered seat for short ass rider named Shell. RIP PC David Rathband sad day 29/2/2012

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