Testing riding big bikes with a RE licence.

[MaximPrime]

So im getting closer to getting my R's

I was wondering if anyone knows of any shops that will shadow you and let you test ride big bikes.

one of my mates said he got shadowed on a test ride i forget which shop.

I'am really interested in a GSX-R after just ringing Lloyd chapman they require a R class licence.

Please post up your experiences of shops that let you!

Thanks

[ashmo]

when i was after my R6 i rang the shop and they told me as long as you have your paper permit they will shadow you.

Edit: this was at causway yamaha

[Cbr Junkie]

The honna shop in midland will, along with jcs.

[PBF]

would you go for your test on your own bike then?

i'm wondering the same thing, but since i probably want to keep it longer than my 250, i think i will want my R's first so i can test ride more bikes with the freedom of choice, rather than just the ones that allow it with a shadow.

[Commander Keen]

^ This is fucking good advice.

[thestewy09]

I've thought about this a lot too, and come to the decision that I will wait till I have my R class so I can test all the bikes i want to try, and i don't think if I had my R class bike sitting in my garage I would be able to resist not riding it.

[RY RY]

I've asked at 5 Star Yamaha, and JCS and they were both willing to shadow me on a test ride. Just bring in some proof of your R learners.

It will also depend whether they have demo bikes to ride or not.

[Cone Cat]

A bit left of centre, but what I did is track down a riding instructor who's R class learner bike is the same as the bikes your considering riding.

A lot of instructors are associated with stores and you might be able to wrangle a one hour lesson on a demo. I spoke to one instructor who uses a lot of bikes from Rick gills so there are probably a few honda's with him you could probably try out. Might be worth asking.