paulrever Posted September 1, 2012 Share Posted September 1, 2012 Did it today with 3 great cops from PSNI, down at H.G. Newry. Time very well spent on a freebie that money couldn't buy. They gave me a really good run despite the 'R' plates, (restricted to 45mph........lose 'em on the 6th Sept,Ye - ha!). I'd recommend Bikesafe to anyone that's not yet done it. Thank's to the Police service for this opportunity to gain an experience with such professional riders. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grouch Posted September 1, 2012 Share Posted September 1, 2012 Was it free? If it was you can't go wrong. I would think it will reduce your insurance as well. I'm not sure if it will be free in England. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulrever Posted September 2, 2012 Author Share Posted September 2, 2012 Was it free? If it was you can't go wrong. I would think it will reduce your insurance as well. I'm not sure if it will be free in England. I think you're right about England, but yes, free in Norn Iron, just fill your tank. Complete the assessment and get a certificate, which apparantly reduces your insurance. And more!!! I was given a Bikesafe wooly hat....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grouch Posted September 2, 2012 Share Posted September 2, 2012 You can't lose then, I bet it costs a bomb in England. It's a shame really because if it was free loads of people would do it which would reduce accidents. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mallory1 Posted September 2, 2012 Share Posted September 2, 2012 I think you're right about England, but yes, free in Norn Iron, just fill your tank. Complete the assessment and get a certificate, which apparantly reduces your insurance. And more!!! I was given a Bikesafe wooly hat....... The wooly hat did it for me ! Read yer post and was suitably impressed (cheers for posting). Have signed up for the next one with the boys of the PSNI ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulrever Posted September 2, 2012 Author Share Posted September 2, 2012 The wooly hat did it for me ! How could you pass it up? Yeah Grouch, nothing to lose only a tank of fuel. It's a shame if it does cost a bomb. So much BS with new rules and regulations which, are supposed to make biking safer but only push the price of biking up. Yet, a free 90min bikesafe could achieve possibly more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slice Posted September 3, 2012 Share Posted September 3, 2012 Just booked with my local plods and unfortunately have to go on a waiting list as there is no course at the moment, it's £25 a pop tho so I might get more than a wooly hat, Thanks for the posting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlyZanzibar Posted September 3, 2012 Share Posted September 3, 2012 I did mine within 2 weeks of getting my first bike - have to say it's saved my life on more than one occasion. Things I wouldn't necessarily have thought about before let me see what was about to happen, and I still use the experience now. On top of that, it was really good fun, and not too much money. Also learned a bit about how far you're allowed to 'bend' the law around here Oh and I got a V-sponge and a little bike shaped stand pad thing. Only downside is that my insurers won't take it into account... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grouch Posted September 3, 2012 Share Posted September 3, 2012 Just booked with my local plods and unfortunately have to go on a waiting list as there is no course at the moment, it's £25 a pop tho so I might get more than a wooly hat, Thanks for the posting. £25 I was thinking it would cost a hell of a lot more than that. For that price it seems very tempting. Even if insurers don't take it into account it would be priceless for a beginner like me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slice Posted September 4, 2012 Share Posted September 4, 2012 Go for it Grouch, anything that keeps you safe is a good idea, I've been riding since I was 15 and still find things that I didn't know, mind you that might be alzheimers of course, at my age you think you know it all & that's what gets you killed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulrever Posted September 4, 2012 Author Share Posted September 4, 2012 Oh and I got a V-sponge and a little bike shaped stand pad thing. Only downside is that my insurers won't take it into account... Another incentive ! My insurance expires soon, interested to see if it's taken into account here in 'Norn Iron'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyBuk Posted September 4, 2012 Share Posted September 4, 2012 Another incentive ! My insurance expires soon, interested to see if it's taken into account here in 'Norn Iron'. I think axa may take it into account, I remember one company did for sure. I really enjoyed my ride out with the psni, the guy was impressed at how much of the road I used for getting good sight in corners but said I shouldn't be so afraid of the white lines in the middle of the road. I was incouraged to use the bikes performance and handling benefits as long as I did it safely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulrever Posted September 5, 2012 Author Share Posted September 5, 2012 I'll check out Axa, thanks Andy. Nice one on your result The cop that assessed me was also impressed, said I was 100%, and keep doing it. Another cop, who assessed my mate came over and told me I did really well. It was way beyond my expectations. Hey Mallory 1, All the very best with it, come back and let us know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mallory1 Posted September 5, 2012 Share Posted September 5, 2012 Cheers Paul ..... 100% eh? No pressure then!!! Just waiting for a date of the waiting list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulrever Posted September 5, 2012 Author Share Posted September 5, 2012 You'll breeze it Mallory1, lol, only joking!!! Cops are relaxed and easy going...... No pressure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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