NickT

 

For getting an Ohio motorcycle license,

you will find many answers here.

http://www.motorcycle.ohio.gov/

 

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Thank you Jack! I have read a little, but to me its all a bit.. abstract. Where I'm from there is only 1 system and its pretty straightforward even though it isn't very fair. So I was just planning on walking to a BMV office sometime between now and spring and then informing there what my best options are- since I do have a 'valid' license for a year (the european one seems to hold up for a year after moving to the States) I'm unclear whether I should be enrolling into the beginner class or the returning class. I prefer talking to a person or browsing through something made of paper over surfing the web anyway. Either way, as long as I don't have to pay the absurd amounts I had to pay accross the pond, I'll be a happy chap.

I really like the European's method for motorcycle licensing. I hate reading/watching the news every spring, hearing about newer riding dying while riding something stupid like a full dresser Harley or Hayabusa. I really think we should have a tiered license also.

Welcome to the site and welcome to Ohio. We try to put together several events throughout the year. Even without a bike, feel free to come out and meet everyone.

Casper, I agree the concept is great, the execution however is poor. They let you take your lessons on any bike you want, so for instance I rode a 600cc bike while taking my course, and then after you get your license you can only drive a little 125cc bike that gets you no-where. The idea of letting you start with something not too powerful is fine, but the chosen cutoff point is far too low. Especially because you now have to be 24 to drive a 'real' unrestricted motorcycle, or you have to start at 17 and spend around 6000 euros to get it at 21.

Welcome nick I am about 25 miles up the road from you. Where about from Europe are you from . Hellmutt and myself work with a fellow from Ireland.

Welcome to the buckeye state.

What country are you from in Europe?I spent two years England and two years in Holland while in the Air Force back in the early eighties.It was a great experience ...I'd love to go back and do some riding,especially in the mountains.

Hi o-no-moto and drc32-0, I'm from The Netherlands (or Holland). So if you catch me making some grammar or spelling mistakes, feel free to correct me. England sure has some nice places to visit, but I can't get used to driving on the 'wrong' side of the road. As for the Netherlands.. it is pretty much as flat as Kansas, not much to see either.

Hi,

I'm Nick and I'm in Greene county, new to Ohio. Originally from Europe, currently only have the european A1 licence which only lets me drive up to 125CC / 11 kW. Looking forward to getting my local license soon, so that restriction will no longer apply.

Have driven a Zundapp KS125 when I first got my license, and a handfull of other bikes since then. Do not own one right now though, hoping to change that eventually.

If there is anything else you'd like to know, feel free to ask.