Q-ride -> Getting Your License - Who did you do yours with?  

JonJon
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Post #1 post 18th August 2009 - 09:18 PM
Lately I have been looking around with some companies to do my Q-ride with. Im interested to know whether to go with a 1 on 1 or group training course. I have no experience with motorcycles. Obviously the 1 on 1 course is a little more expensive, but money is not an issue if im getting better results at the end of the day.

1 on 1: AMA - $50 per hour (3 hours per day, avg 5 days = $750)
Group: Morgan and wacker - $400 ish i think
Ride smart - $$ unknown

All comments are much appreciated

Edit: Looking for a company for either north side of Brisbane or around Brisbane - no coastal companies

This post has been edited by JonJon: Aug 18 2009, 09:20 PM

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gybrid
Post #2

Done mine at Aegis a few years back now and that was in a small group. I dont think I would go for 1 on 1 as the groups are only small anyway (I presume they still are now) and there are benefits to learn with a few people there with you anyway.

Plus it gives you time to chillout a little whilst you watch someone else and learn from what they are doing/not doing right.

Jason

KnoTT
Post #3

H.A.R.T up near the Brisbane Airport. Great bunch of guys, really good advice and decently priced.

JonJon
Post #4

$750 is alot of money for me at the moment unless im getting good value for it. Ill def look into H.A.R.T

VTR
Post #5

Last time I checked (five months ago) HART offer a weekend Q-RIDE for RE license @ $395.00 over two days.

SONVD
Post #6

I did mine at Ridesmart and can highly recommend Warren.

My fiance and boss both did theirs at HART and had no complaints.

70NKY
Post #7

I did mine through Team Moto (bought a bike thru them) and I had to go down to Moss St, I think it was the Honda dealership there. I recommend them, they were good, although I had a little riding experience already.

And as for the size of the groups, it is illegal for an instructor to instruct a group of more than 5. (Could be 4, but whatever it is) wink.gif

s13viper
Post #8

Team Moto Yamaha on lawrence drive in nerang

2day course including using their bike was about $500 from memory

No troubles, class size was 4 people


edit, scratch that, just saw u wanted brisbane places only, so in that case forget about it lol

JonJon
Post #9

I looked around and got some quotes. 1 on 1 with the instructor is leading the pack with around $800 - bit out of my price range and as i think about it, id rather learn in a small group, learning off peoples mistakes etc. Looking at going with HART or ridesmart (both in my "neighbourhood") and both fairly well priced $350-$400 for 2 full days.

xt falcon
Post #10

i did mine at pro honda no previous experiance one day open licence $220 and i am still here 3 years later

SSS-R
Post #11

QUOTE (xt falcon @ Aug 20 2009, 03:46 PM) *
i did mine at pro honda no previous experiance one day open licence $220 and i am still here 3 years later


+1

although i had some experience. Having said that, I would of preferred having none, as I learnt a lot from the 1 day course, and it would have gave me the roadcraft to avoid the mishap I had on my L's on a mates 250.

JonJon
Post #12

Finally booked my course for this Friday and next tuesday with RideSmart. I was wanting to go with HART but they are pretty much booked out and I wanted to do it before I went back to uni. Its $380 - similar prices to HART and I'm pretty excited to get it done and get my bike. Thanks for the advise guys.

Next on my list is to get a bike for my height (6'4). Looking at keeping it "legal" (or under LAM laws). Maybe it would be best to learn off-road on a dirt bike or find a decent 600 roadie.

KnoTT
Post #13

QUOTE (JonJon @ Aug 25 2009, 10:37 PM) *
Finally booked my course for this Friday and next tuesday with RideSmart. I was wanting to go with HART but they are pretty much booked out and I wanted to do it before I went back to uni. Its $380 - similar prices to HART and I'm pretty excited to get it done and get my bike. Thanks for the advise guys.

Next on my list is to get a bike for my height (6'4). Looking at keeping it "legal" (or under LAM laws). Maybe it would be best to learn off-road on a dirt bike or find a decent 600 roadie.



Can you ride 600's on your RE these days ?

bop001
Post #14

i did mine with a local guy. already had some riding experience.

was $150, including the use of his cb250.


cheap as chups

VTR
Post #15

Was that with Rick Haidle?

JonJon
Post #16

QUOTE (KnoTT @ Aug 28 2009, 06:38 PM) *
Can you ride 600's on your RE these days ?


Yeah as long as the are LAM approved. Im keen on the "ducati monster" look - slightly bigger. Day 1 was pretty good. Only a 3 hour session and will finish the next bit (8hrs) on the next day. Got everything down pat, just getting used to using the clutch with my hands. A few stalls considering I have been driving a manual car for the last 3 years...

bop001
Post #17

QUOTE (VTR @ Aug 28 2009, 08:04 PM) *
Was that with Rick Haidle?



i will have to dig up his card.

he's in noosa.

JonJon
Post #18

All done! Got my license - I recommend Warren with RideSmart. Really nice and kind bloke and learnt alot from him.

spikeisshaun
Post #19

went through cycle right out near manly , all one on one in depth training great people , think it's about $60 an hour and it takes as long as it takes to get you riding right ...

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