I recently passed my motorcycle test (Category A2) but...

[dizmouk2009]

Hey,
After passing my motorcycle test on the 5th of Decemeber I opted to send my licence and certificate to the DVLA myself, rather than the test centre doing so as I wished to update my photograph also. I spoke to the DVLA about 20minutes ago and they have not received my licence yet. Luckly i did make a copy of the Pass Test Certificate (in case it was to get lost in the post, as this would require me to take my test again) but I am wondering if I am even covered/allowed to ride my motorcycle. The DVLA did mention that it could take 15 days to return my licence and I understand that the postal service is very busy at this time of year. I have been instructed by the DVLA that I should carry the 'blue form' around with me should I get stopped by the police. The only problem is I don't have a blue form; anyone know what form I should have, what it looks like etc..?
Thanks in advance,

Dizmo.

[society]

15 days is not far away.

[magicmerlin]

I know its too late now but did you consider sending paperwork using recorder/registered delivery just it case it got lost?

[joggerjayne]

The paperwork is a pain, but yes ... you are covered to ride.

I took my Bike Test 3 years ago, and my licence went off to the DVLA.

I took the Test on a Wednesday, and on the Saturday morning I was up at our ''local'' Harley dealers, test riding a Sportster

(and you should try being a girl, asking to test ride a Harley ... some people look at you as though you must have come to the wrong place ... aren't you looking for the Lambretta dealers along the road??)

Have fun ... ride safe ... and try not to get stopped by the Police !!

[joggerjayne]

ps. Well done for passing your test. It's a lot harder now than when I did it (following the changes introduced in October 2008)

[joggerjayne]

Your ignorance is forgiven, Doc. =0)

There is no limit on engine size for a new rider.

JJ x

[joggerjayne]

Back in the days when you strated riding, Doc, there was some sort of limt for newly qualified riders under a certain age (not sure of the details).

Now, if you are over 25, you do a "Direct Access Scheme"

... You take the test on a 500cc (Kawasaki ER5 in my case) and get an unrestricted Licence.

Besides ... a Sportster is only 1,200cc !

=0)

[joggerjayne]

Brrrrrrrrrmmmmmmmmmm ... Vrrooooooooooooommmmm !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[redman41]

I'm sure you would look good in those Terminator Films JJ, Black Leathers and Big Bike !! :-))))

[joggerjayne]

Never thought of becoming a "Born Again Biker" then, Doc?

I love the feeling of freedom.

[joggerjayne]

LOL Redman

=0D

Actually, I don't have leathers. I have a pair of kevlar lined jeans, made by a company called "Draggin Jeans" and some kevlar camos from the same people.

x

[ChuckFickens]

"The only problem is I don't have a blue form; anyone know what form I should have, what it looks like"

Errrr, blue.

[joggerjayne]

I agree with Chuck ... =0)

[joggerjayne]

I Googled "blue form" and got this ...

http://www.artknowled...ter_Dam_Blue_Form.jpg

It wouldn't do any harm to carry one of these with you when you're riding !

[dizmouk2009]

Hey and thanks for all the help guys and girls :)

JJ I doubt I will be getting on a bike as big as that just yet, I value my life a little too much to let myself on one of those beasts :)
I don't think I'd be able to handle the shear power but my time will come when I decide a Honda CM 250TB isn't fast enough (sooner than I think apparently ;p)

ChuckFickens: Nothing better than a bit of Sunday humour :)
One would assume the from is blue but define blue, the pass certificate for module 1 is neither blue nor purple (could this be it, why it would be I don't know). So besides the form being blue (thanks chuck ;p) does anyone know what it says, the name of the form so I can google it or does anyone have an url link of the so called blue form?

Dizmo.

[ChuckFickens]

Thanks for having a sense of humour Dizmo

Can't help, I've not ridden a bike for about 15years, but congrats on passing your test, have fun and be safe :)

[joggerjayne]

Dizmo ...

Seriously ... try one !

The power on a big twin like a Harley is totally different from a revvy Japanese sports bike.

Open the throttle too quickly on one of those, and it will flip you off the back.

Open up a Harley, and there is a loud roar, and smooth surge of power ...

... and you suddenly feel like sex on 2 wheels.

If you did you bike test, you must have ridden a 500cc bike, yes ?

I think a bigger bike feels much safer.

I love the Honda Varadero and the Triumph Tiger. They are big and heavy, and you just feel much safer on them.

[dizmouk2009]

JJ the A2 catergory restricts to riding a machine that is equal to or less than 33BHP, after two years I am then allowed to ride anything. I know what you mean about bigger bikes feeling safer! The Honda CM series (more or less identical to the CB) is a very heavy bike, not made for scratching round corners lol (a nice cruising bike). As far as going for 'direct access' I don't see the point in doing that (for me personally) as I saved a lot of money doing the test on a 124cc Suzuki GS, the reason for this being the bike hire from my instructor was cheaper for the smaller bike, thus, saving me money :)

It's faster than the standard CM models also as it has had the engine replaced with a Honda Superdream english ;) (I love having 6 gears, mmmm)

Just talking about riding makes me want to get all my gear on (which takes like 10 minutes) and go for a ride to Matlock.

Dizmo.