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2wheeled freeek |
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Posted: 20:07 - 19 Mar 2004 Post subject: cbt |
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hi all got a question im doing my cbt on sun on a cb 125 gearerd first time ben on geared bike what would happan if i couldnt get used to the gears are they faily easy to master would i fail my cbt also thinkingbowt getting a cbr 125 has anyone bought one ? would love to no how well they handle and what speed they can be pushed at. also what stuff do ya do on a cbt test.
hope ya can give me some advice.
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Posted: 20:13 - 19 Mar 2004 Post subject: |
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If you couldn't get used to the gears you wouldn't be given a CBT certificate. It's not actually a test though, and you don't have to be pefect (or even close).
I won't bother to say much about the CBR125, because someone else will, but you'd be much better off getting an older 2 stroke bike, because it'll be more powerful and cheaper in all aspects.
A CBR125 could probably manage about 70mph, and probably wouldn't handle very well at all, it's got really small tyres after all.
There's some info here on what you do on the CBT. It's mainly riding in a carpark, then a little riding on the road. ____________________ TT600 neeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeowwww! |
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Posted: 20:14 - 19 Mar 2004 Post subject: |
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Gears are fairly easy to grasp the basics of, and for your CBT, basics are all you should really need. You will be taught how to change gears as it is a pretty important part of riding a geared bike.
The CBR125 was introduced as a replacement to the more powerful, more responsive, better looking and physically bigger bike, the NSR125R. Being a four stroke, the CBR does not produce as much power as the two-stroke NSR, although it does produce it more smoothly. The CBR125 would probably be a decent bike to learn gears on, but my advice would be to get an NSR, as they're far better, in terms of looks and performance.
The CBR125 is expected to top out at about 85, but due to the tiny fairing and minimal screen, It wouldn't be very comfortable approaching those speeds. The NSR on the other hand tops out at about 95/100 and the larger fairing and screen keep you reasonably comfortable.
To sum it up mate, Don't worry about the gears, you'll grasp them quickly. Don't get a CBR125, get an NSR, they're much better. Have a good time, and good luck on your CBT.
Andy ____________________ https://www.bikepics.com/members/nsrandy/96rs250/ My Bike!
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2wheeled freeek Derestricted Danger
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Posted: 20:46 - 19 Mar 2004 Post subject: |
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thanks for the replys guys im looking forward to me cbt just a bit nervous riding geared bike once ive passed it i wanna buy a geared bike on finance is there anywhere were i could get a nsr 125 from on finance again advice is well appriciated! |
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I passed my CBT yesterday on an Aprilia SR. I tried to pass it last week on a geared bike, but was having difficulty with clutch control , so I went back yesterday and passed on an automatic. I can still get a geared bike to learn on, so I'm opting for the NSR. I too am worried about using the gears, as I never made it into second the first time. However, with quiet roads, L plates and insurance I know I can practice till I get it right. If I need any help, I can always contact my CBT instructors for guidance or book a lesson. You can't actually fail a CBT , you just keep going back at no extra cost until you are given your certificate. |
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The CBT is the easiest thing in the world to pass, I do not know how anyone could fail it. I did it after last Wednesday after never being on a bike before, simple. ____________________ Too skint to buy a bike |
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Old Thread Alert!
The last post was made 20 years, 68 days ago. Instead of replying here, would creating a new thread be more useful? |
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