Please help me

[Odyssey]

The answer is NO, the insurance company needs Drivers Liscense Number to setup the insurance policy. So your dad needs a Motorcycle liscense or endorsment. It will probly only cost him 10-15 dollars to get a liscense (30-day permit+Operators Liscense/Endorsment). You also need to get a liscense so you can be added to the list of operators

 

[SS2001]

Progressive insured me here in Georgia the day I bought my bike, and I didn't have the motorcycle endorsement, just a drivers license at the time. May be different where you are.

 

[Odyssey]

I guess its not the same everywhere, or they may just assume you already have an endorsment

 

[SS2001]

They specifically asked if I had a motorcycle license, I said I was going to get one, they insured me anyway, and the rate was no different without it! I had them run the quote both ways before signing.

 

[Crago]

Its the fuel injection which wil catch you out - slightest bit of throttle and bikes off, not what you want a a novice.

Apart from above theres loads of stuff to learn from experience that you need a light bike for. For example not parking up facing up hill so you can ride off - try parking up facing down hill against a wall etc so you have to back out. Dragging a Busa uphill would be an experience.

Buy an old trail bike DR350 etc then keep it when you move up.

 

[MightyM]

I'm in KY... so all my dad has to do is go down there say he wants the motocycle licence take a test and hes got it?

 

[SS2001]

Something like that, here in GA you take a written test to get a motorcycle permit, then you ride your bike on a little road skill course to get the full license. It may differ from state to state.

 

[Odyssey]

In Indy you have to have to take a written test, then hold a permit for 30 days, Then you take a skills test, and another written test to get a liscense.

 

[Odyssey]

Since you have a good 6 months before you get a motorcycle, you should sign up for a MSF course (its ABATE here in indy) because they usually fill up quickly. The MSF course will also allow you to get a liscense without performing a skills test(as long as you pass the course). Then you can have a full MC liscense . You should also spend much of your time researching motorcycles and visiting dealers. Shop around and try to find a lightweight, >800cc, bike.

 

[MightyM]

does the safety class cost too much?? and how long is it?

 

[Odyssey]

It cost me 50 dollars. It was actually a 2 part deal for me, because 25 dollars goes toward the safty course, and the other goes toward the membership fee for ABATE which get me a nice discount on motorcycle stuff. If i didnt want to become a memeber of ABATE they will send you your 25 dollars back .

 

[Revlis]

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