How Long Have You Been Riding

[Kickstart]

Hi

Just wondered how long have various people been riding. I know with most, but not with most of the newcomers.

So, when did you get a bike, do you part 1 test / CBT / part 2 test / full test?

To start this off I got a bike in March 1987, did my part 1 test in early 1988 and did my part 2 test on 4th January 1989.

All the best

Keith
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[zaknafien]

Um did my CBT 3 years ago and did my full test a year ago.

So 3 years.
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[AzA]

I don't have a bike as of yet but i am taking my provisional(cbt is it?) in october so i will be riding in october/november
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[Sparks!]

I passed my restricted to 33bhp test 1.7 years ago. I rode for a few months then crashed, was off the bike for about 5 months, got back on then problems with the bike meant I didn't ride for about 5 months again, then finally got the R6 this March and have been on the road ever since... done 5700 miles since March which isn't too bad going considering it's used for fun and a 4 mile commute 5 days a week.
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[Sadie]

CBT in 1994, full test 1996
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[Ste]

Nearing two years now. Got my first bike a bit after a turned seventeen, have been riding since then and will be back on the roads when I'm able to and allowed to.

For that I did my CBT in late August 2002, got the bike some point in September, did my theory in December that year, then passed my test (third time lucky ) in about early March 2003.

[Shaun]

I started riding back in 2003, early february and passed my restricted test this year in january, I have been riding for all of that period apart from when silly stuff like snow and an accident stopped me for short periods, oh and not owning a bike for a while stopped me to but I made sure I took a lesson every week.

[dibbster]

Passed my CBT Oct 2000, got a CG in April 2001, passed my test first time August 2001 (3 minors). i was restricted for 2 years then bought the RF600 in April 2004.
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[McJamweasel]

Got my CBT and first bike in September 2000 and passed my DAS and got my current bike in Febuary of this year.
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CBT in October 2002 on my 16th birthday





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[izzi81]

hehe this is going to be a bit of an embarrassing confession really.

Sat my CBT, got an NSR, pottered around on it having fun, then a few years later realised my CBT was about to run out and I hadn't dont anything about sitting my test! So I had to re-do my CBT

And then, you'd think I'd learnt my lesson but no, more years pottering around until I finally sat my DAS test in 03, about 2 weeks before my CBT ran out again! As my instructor commented on the day of my test, 'you have to pass!' Which I did Got the zx6r in 04.
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[aqualung1]

[yambabe]

I've been "around" bikes as a pillion/hanger on since the early eighties, and was always quite happy with that. Got knocked off my b/f's bike in 1996, not a bad off, but enough to spoil my enjoyment of being a pillion.

Bike was our only transport at the time, so had to grit my teeth and bear it. Never really got it back though, so decided maybe I'd feel happier if i was in control and learned to ride myself.

Finally did my CBT and got the H100 in July 2001. Did my theory test in August 2002 and decided to go for DAS, but struggled as the bike (gs550) was way too tall for my short legs. Dropped it a couple of times in lessons then had quite a bad off, also during lesson. Luckily not injured, but confidence took a good battering and retired, hurt, to my pillion seat and gritted teeth again for a bit.

Got the H100 out again at the beginning of this year and re-did my CBT as it had lapsed in the meantime. Then realised what I had been missing, and passed my A2 test on 30th June this year.

Now out most evenings/weekends on my EL250, never been happier, getting more confident by the minute, only regret is that I waited so long.........
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[Kickstart]

[yambabe]

Mine is for sale! Would you like to make me an offer......

Only kidding, I loved it too, but I guess I've just outgrown it now, at least for the time being.......
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[Adam_P]

I'm one of the newbies on here aren't I?

Did CBT/DAS in October last year, bought bike in March this year and have been riding ever since. Done just under 2000 miles now too.

I'd ridden bikes before though, did my CBT in 1997 and had a KH125 for about a year and a half. Before that I had a Honda MT50 when I was sixteen, in the days before CBT was invented.
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[W@nkel]

I passed my (2 part) bike test 19 years ago at the age of 21. I borrowed a KH100 to do my Star rider course and take my test (are 'Star Rider' still going?) then went out and bought a 750 and somehow lived to tell the tale.
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[Nighteyes]

Did CBT in July 2003 and got my bike in September (I think), have a year left to get test sorted since don't really want to have to re-do my CBT.
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[iCraig]

I passed my CBT in November 2000, and took my restricted test twice in July 2001, I failed the first on stupid things but passed on the 2nd on the 26/07/2001 with only 3 minors.

I've had about 8 bikes and scooters since then!

[swaffs]

Did CBT, DAS etc. all in August last year.
hmm, not even riding a year yet.

Brought a ER-5 as I only took up biking as a commuting tool.
Then I met you guys.

[Bendy]

I did my CBT in late '99 and farted around on a scooter for ages, then did my DAS in May 2002 and got my CB500.

[Mr Pants!]

Passed my test in 1987. Rode bikes for a few years, only form of transport. Got a car and gave up bikes, they were pants!

Then 1999ish became a dreaded born again rider Been riding on and off since........
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[byke95]

Did my CBT late 2001/2002, cant remember exactly. Wizzed around (like a bee stuck in a tin can) on my RS125 for a while and got my full licence mid 2002.

RS125 ----> ZX6R ---->soon to be Z750

[Fallen Angel]

Oh gosh, I'm the baby of the bikers

I passed sat my CBT in December 2003, but couldn't make my mind up what bike to get, 'cause I wanted an RS125, but loads of people were trying to put me off, then I went througha phase of wanting a CBR125, but again, loads of people put me off buying a brand new bike, then I joined here!!!

I seen piccies of NS125R's and though, hmmm, they're quite tasty, then the lovely ProXimaCore told me Izzy was selling hers, so that was me, sorted.

So to cut a long story short I've been riding now for a total of, wait for it......... 3 DAYS!!!

And I've got you lot on here to thank for that!!
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