New to Bikes Plz Help

Rodger Wabbit · Renault 5 Driver Joined: 23 Jun 2004 Karma :

Hi, im thinking of doing my CBT followed by the DAS soon, I was just wondering how long you you think it will take some 1 who has never ridden a bike to get to the level to pass?

"Once" I have passed i would really like a 400, Do you think this is to much for some 1 who has just passed? If not what are your views on the ZXR?. I have also noticed alot of woman ride these, are they classed as a "womans bike" lol, cus i don't wanna be riding around and every one thinking i'm gay Shocked

Thanks for your help

mr jamez · World Chat Champion Joined: 04 Aug 2003 Karma :

I don't think there is really a womens motorbike, however their are plenty of bikes for short arses Smile

Who knows how long it will take you to get to a decent standard on a bike, you might pick it up right away or you might just be crap at it. Get your CBT done and get on a 125, then see how you feel and you should get an idea of how long you need. It's all about confidence Smile

MarJay · But it's British! Joined: 15 Sep 2003 Karma :

SO riding a short person's bike instantly makes you gay?

I'll be sure to look out for that in the future... Rolling Eyes

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Rodger Wabbit · Renault 5 Driver Joined: 23 Jun 2004 Karma :

Thanks for the fast reply, im gonna try to book my CTB this week, so we shall see how it goes.

I am about 5ft 11, so do you think the ZXR will be ok? And is it a good choice for some 1 who will have just passed?

Thanks

mr jamez · World Chat Champion Joined: 04 Aug 2003 Karma :

MarJay · But it's British! Joined: 15 Sep 2003 Karma :

I wasn't aiming that comment at you Mr Jamez...

Rodger Wabbit · Renault 5 Driver Joined: 23 Jun 2004 Karma :

Josh · Traffic Copper Joined: 21 May 2004 Karma :

Oh sweet MX5 Rolling Eyes

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Sacarius · Scooby Slapper Joined: 03 Jun 2004 Karma :

A ZXR400 is not a short persons bike, they are a decent size for a 400.
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Mantzy · Spanner Monkey Joined: 30 May 2004 Karma :

I'd get a 400. It'd be a good introduction to larger bikes after riding a 125 for a while. But that's the key thing i believe, riding a 125 for a while. You need to actually learn to ride a bike after you've done your CBT. The CBT is training and thats it. You don't actually know how to ride a bike till you get on the road and do it yourself. Don't be too eager to get from A to C without B. Thats how you end up dead. I'm going to ride my 125 for about a year I think before I contemplate doing DAS. Then I'll get a 400 and slowly progress up the sizes when I think I'm ready.

Start slow and build on your experiences. Well, thats what I'm going to do at least.
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Rodger Wabbit · Renault 5 Driver Joined: 23 Jun 2004 Karma :

Hi, thats a good idea Mantzy.

Has any 1 on here ever done there CBT and gone straight on to doing there DAS?

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