15-06-14, 01:31 AM
(15-06-14, 01:18 AM)midden link Wrote: I haven't put this thread up to ridicule you Christo, it's just a thought which come to mind on the back of your news. I did in my last post mention the bike test shows ability to ride. You actually did much more in your test than me and probably most of us. My point is merely highlighting the stupidity of the system. Pilots have to complete x amount of hours in the air before getting licences as do I believe HGV drivers, yet motorcyclists just have bhp restrictions for a fixed time regardless of whether that time is spent riding or not and that time remains fixed regardless of how the rider performs.
Let's face it Christo there are far worse than you
Not only do pilots have to complete a number of hours, they then need to complete hours per annum to keep their license current. A few years ago, when there was an excess of commercial airline pilots (it goes in cycles - excess or shortage, very rarely a stable point), the pilots were offering their services to airlines for free just so they could stay current on that model of aeroplane, as renewing a license is hideously expensive!
The real criminal thing is insurance. Only a few companies insure 33hp riders, which makes it really expensive. So people don't ride, so their skills rust, then they jump on GSXRs or Fireblades after 2 years off bikes, with only a 125's experience.... nicht gut.
The Deef's apprentice