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:clapper:Congrats Austin!:clapper:

Does the tester actually ride on the back of the bike during the exam? Or do they follow along with another bike. In these parts they just put you through some courses laid out on a parking lot. The whole thing doesn't last much more than 15 minutes.

 

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medic1 wrote:

Paul,

The motorbike test here in Ireland changed on the 14th of Feb this year. Amongst other things, you have to show the tester how you would check oil levels, where to put brake/clutch fluid etc. You also have to demonstrate how to put the machine either up on the centre stand or on the side stand. You are also expected to push the bike forward or backward 5metres without the engine being turned on (not easy as I found out today ). Prior to doing all this you are asked 10 road signs and approx 5 questions on the rules of the road. Once on the bike the tester will walk alongside you and you have to ride at his pace, then he will ask you to do a 180degree turn. Not easy in a confined space on the wing. Then you will proceed onto the public road, in my case today it was for 30mins. The tester follows you in a car. You have a radio with an earpiece so you can receive instructions from the tester as to what route he wants you to take.

Damn I'm surprised they don't have you to a tune up on the carbs too. What does the oil and fluid stuff have to do with safe riding? Do cagers have to do that too, including the little old ladies? You ain't kidding that pushing a Wing isn't easy.

 

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Washington State recently eased it's regs on bikes. Now they only have one class of license for motorcycles (there is an endorsement for trikes) of all sizes. If I had to take the test again I'd find me a 50cc bike. I can push the Wing through a U turn backwards whileI'm on it, but walking it forward?

:weightlifter:My hat's (helmet's) off to you guys who have to do it!:weightlifter:

 

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Insurance is another odd thing. I'm surprised that insurance seems to be cheaper in the US than elsewhere. With this country's propensity for lawsuits I'd have expected it to be more expensive here.

American garages aren't usually for putting cars in either, most folks just fill them with junk. I'm really lucky my garage holds two of my vehicles and my shop could hold six more. Junk isn't allowed to accumulate.