Joining The Police Force

[v0dka]

Well, I'm waiting to be accepted into the "Police Cadets" a early training stage for the police (I want to go into the armed response unit) and i was wondering, is it worth de-restricting a Motorhispania RX50 or do you think it is risky? since I shouldn't be doing illegal stuff and all, I would appreciate an honest answer. As soon as i turn 17 I would restrict it again and put a 125cc in it, if thats possible? I don't know, But I sure will make it faster in an Legal way. Tips and Advise is much appreciated.
(P.S I'm 16)

Thankyou.

Steve

[MarJay]

Probably not a good idea, and you won't be able to put a 125 engine in it.

Basically if you want to get technical, a 16 year old riding a 50 that is faster than 30mph is actually riding without a license. Riding without a license actually invalidates your insurance, so if they wanted to throw the book at you, then you would be done for riding without a license and without insurance.

Not a good start to your police career methinks!

Oh and {OT} for a second, I'm not as much of an expert on this but I'm not sure that the police like it when you say you /want/ to go into the armed rsponse unit, because I think that they take it that you have an unhealthy interest in guns... Like I said, I'm not an expert but it is what I have heard. Oh and to you for admitting wanting to join the police! {OT}
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[Belcher]

Traffic offences such as speeding and having an unroadworthy bike are not taken into account on the police officers application forms.

[Danny]

Mark, shouldn't that say invalidates.

I think it's ok to say you want to go into the armed response unit as long as you give a good reason, ie. not oo yea I want to shoot people and stuff.

[MarJay]

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[T.C]

I assume you are in the 16 - 18 age bracket hence the reason you are joining as a cadet.

Firstly, (speaking from experience as I was a cadet before I joined the regulars) any indiscretion that you get caught for, whether it be a minor motoring offence or more serious will give them the opportunity to dismiss you without redress. If it is a genuine error or mistake, then they may look at it in a slightly more favourable manner, but if it is blatant and you get caught out then you are out, it is as simple as that.

As far as specializing is concerned, you are looking at a number of years before you can do that. The fact that you are joining as a cadet is still no guarantee that you will be accepted for the regulars, and then you will have your basic training, two years probation and then after that you may be considered if you have a special talent, but usually it is a minimum of 5 years, and then you will have all sorts of tests and checks to see whether you are considered suitable for such a department, and then the training starts all over again and you could fail at any stage.

What force are you joining? Many forces have done away with their cadet force, so you are very lucky. I was in the cadets in the early 70's and I had a ball. Outward bound courses, community service (I did mine in Holland), loads of sport and the like, enjoy it, I had a wonderful two and a bit years.
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[v0dka]

Ok, Thanks for all your thoughts, I've decided I'm going to wait till I am 17, and get a 125cc Bike, any suggestions on which bike to get? (I am wanting to go on the motor way) Thankyou.

[v0dka]

OK, alot of you may laugh at me, go ahead.. since i dont know anything about bikes, but i guess i gotta find out some time, right? Ok, Well i'm going to wait till i'm 17 but.. what bike should i get? (125cc) i want. Ok anyway. whats the best bike thats a 125cc for my needs and looks? Also.. do any 125cc support passengers? if you all could get back to me with models with (single riders) (and passengers) this would be much appreciated. Thankyou.

v0dka < note the name

[Stew]

Why bother with a 125?
If you are waiting until you are 17 and are going to use motorways/carry passengers then I presume you are going to pass your test. You can then buy whatever bike you like, and a larger capacity 4 stroke bike is going to be a better choice for both taking pillions and motorway riding.
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[BikerBen]

Hey v0dka. I know that Honda NSR's take passengers, as shown in the zimandmike video

But to be able to take passengers on a 125 you have to take a different bike test to your CBT i believe?

i'm sure others will have better answers than me. Just wanted to get some answers going

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[v0dka]

Thanks, always good to get any information i can, much appreciated, and how would i go about taking passengers? (age limit) (The Test) (Also the difficulty and money wise) Thankyou and much appreciated once again.

[Keith]

you do your theory, then practical tests so your restricted to 33bhp for 2 years, but you also need insurance cover for other passengers on the bike (i believe this is true anyway, Danny should know)
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[Danny]

[v0dka]

ok well, whats the age limit to carry pillions? and roughly how much more insurance? and when (age) can i take the test? and any more information would be useful I.E the difficulty.. also.. what did you mean by 33bhp? sorry.. but like i said i know nothing.

[Laura]

At 17 you can do a restricted test which then means you can take pillions as it is classed as a full license I did this test at 18 and have a cbr600. It is fairly easy to do and means you have to have the bike you are on (if over 33 break horse power) to 33bhp. Break horse power is the power the engine of the bike makes.

laura
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[RooRoo]

whats the top speed / 0-60 of your restricted cbr600?