FoxBansheeRacing Posted June 5, 2005 Report Posted June 5, 2005 Can anybody tell me what the age restrictions are for motorcycle licenses in IL. I have looked all over the net and havent found a damn thing. I have heard from alot of people you have to be 18 to get the license, but can get a permit when you are 16. I asked a guy that teaches a drivers saftey course and he thought if you went and took the course you could get the license at 16. If anybody knows for sure, let me know. I rode a crotch rocket for the first time a couple days ago and fell in love, now I gotta have one. Quote
STLBILL Posted June 5, 2005 Report Posted June 5, 2005 I believe this is the official Illinois driver's education publication: http://www.cyberdriveillinois.com/publicat.../dsd_a11211.pdf Page 9 talks about age restrictions. -Bill Quote
FoxBansheeRacing Posted June 5, 2005 Author Report Posted June 5, 2005 (edited) Thanks. It says you can get the license if your 16 but is there still a size limit? Edit- from reading the Illinois web page it doesnt look like there are any cc limits. But as if right now the earliest openings are early August. Edited June 5, 2005 by FoxBansheeRacing Quote
KGL Posted June 6, 2005 Report Posted June 6, 2005 16 + crotch rocket = ... Seriously though, since youve got some time before your drivers test get a helmet ! Lots of younger guys think they are too cool for them but they dont look too cool with their brains splattered on the pavement... Im not making any assumptions on your riding ability here , but one thing I do know is that people in cars pay no attention to bikes so defensive driving is a must. Ok , Im done preachin now , good luck on your test and if you live near your local DMV go there after hours and practice on the test course it will help. Quote
FoxBansheeRacing Posted June 9, 2005 Author Report Posted June 9, 2005 Yes I know where you are coming from with being 16. I look at it like this, no matter how old you are there will always be a first time on a street bike. I have never considered myself "young and stupid" and feel like getting a bike now or when I'm 20 wont make any difference. Living in a rural part of the state, I'm not exactly new to driving or riding on the road, I've been doing both for over 8 years. I also read more into taking the course, and it says you dont have to take it to get your license. Does this only apply to those 18+ or can I go to the DMV, take the written and writing test and get the license without taking the safetly course? Quote
RNBRAD Posted June 9, 2005 Report Posted June 9, 2005 I have never considered myself "young and stupid" I never knew a 16y/o that did and plenty of them will take that to the grave. Quote
dogboystoy Posted June 9, 2005 Report Posted June 9, 2005 Well, you may not "have" to take the safety course, But I would recommend that you do. 1. Your insurance will be a lil cheaper if you have proof you took this safety course, and 2. you will learn at least 1 thing you didnt know and could save your life. So all in all it is worth it. And Yes, practice all you can on the driving test, I took mine at 22 and it was a bit of a bitch. If you dont practice, you will fail, guaranteed. The written test is as easy as the one for cars, just different information. And definitely get a helmet, I believe IL doesnt require the use of one, but if you dont use a helmet, that is just dumb. Good luck Quote
Dirpmp2000 Posted June 9, 2005 Report Posted June 9, 2005 i think its if your 16 u cant go over 600cc Quote
FoxBansheeRacing Posted June 9, 2005 Author Report Posted June 9, 2005 Well, you may not "have" to take the safety course, But I would recommend that you do. 1. Your insurance will be a lil cheaper if you have proof you took this safety course, and 2. you will learn at least 1 thing you didnt know and could save your life. So all in all it is worth it. And Yes, practice all you can on the driving test, I took mine at 22 and it was a bit of a bitch. If you dont practice, you will fail, guaranteed. The written test is as easy as the one for cars, just different information. And definitely get a helmet, I believe IL doesnt require the use of one, but if you dont use a helmet, that is just dumb. Good luck 379722[/snapback] I will take the course eventually, but the next class opening for the safety course is over 2 months away. I would really like to have a bike before then and not let it collect dust until I take the course. And yes, I will definitely be wearing a helmet. Is there somewhere I can find what the riding test involves? Quote
bigboybanshee Posted June 9, 2005 Report Posted June 9, 2005 Safety courses are a good idea, period. They may seem cheesy or lame but I guarantee you'll learn at least one thing from it. I took one last weekend for ATV's and it was well worth it; I wished I would have taken one before I started riding, would have saved me from a few accidents I've had over the years simply because I didn't know any better before. Aside from that, it DOES drop your insurance a good bit too! Just my .02 Quote
KGL Posted June 10, 2005 Report Posted June 10, 2005 Go to the nearest secretary of states office (DMV) and get a lil book, its like rules of the road for motorcycles, it has all the info in there as well as the layout of the test course. Quote
FoxBansheeRacing Posted June 10, 2005 Author Report Posted June 10, 2005 Ok thanks. Now that I know I can get a bike, I dont know what to get. I am looking at the 600/750 class with a budget of $3500-$4000. Would should I be looking for? Quote
KGL Posted June 10, 2005 Report Posted June 10, 2005 CBR 600 f2 is a good bike... be thorough on your inspection of whatever you get , brakes and tires will tell alot of how its been treated Quote
FoxBansheeRacing Posted June 10, 2005 Author Report Posted June 10, 2005 I just went and looked at a 1999 cbr600 (f4). It has 22,xxx for $3,800. It looks bone stock to me, and it really good shape. Is it a good deal or not? Quote
STLBILL Posted June 10, 2005 Report Posted June 10, 2005 I just went and looked at a 1999 cbr600 (f4). It has 22,xxx for $3,800. It looks bone stock to me, and it really good shape. Is it a good deal or not? 380057[/snapback] You can get used motorcycle prices at http://www.kbb.com. Click on Motorcycles. -Bill Quote
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