So I passed my CBT, but I'm a little apprehensive still??

[Screw Loose]

So, I passed my CBT (first time). Which I was chuffed about, but I don't feel like I'm ready to go out on my own, I know I'm not a dangerous rider, or they wouldn't have passed me, but I feel vulnerable being stuck at 30mph. Any advice/help???

[Biker_Beth]

Stuck at 30mph? So you have a 50cc?
One advice

GET RID OF IT.

I had a 50cc and it was awful, its so dangerous! (Not with the bike, but with the other drivers take over you!)

I didnt feel confidant at all on a 50cc.
Because I was so worried about other drivers, I couldnt focus very well on my riding!

MY ADVISE

Dont get a 125 just yet, as youre not too confidant yet.
But honda do a 110cc scooter.
I had it before my 50cc, then go my 125.
Its perfect!
Right in the middle of the 50 and 125.
Not too fast, not too slow.
That will build your confidence up. Top speed on that is about 50.

If you dont want to get a new bike,
Then ride on the side of the road a little.
Sure, bikes have just much right as cars so ride in the middle,
but as there are idiots out there, they have less chance of hitting you while over taking if youre on the side slightly than over taking you and nearly knocking you off your bike!

[J.M.]

Totally feel for you. My first time out after completing my CBT I almost ended up under the wheels of a car. It wasn't the car driver's fault in anyway, I just got overwhelmed and made a few mistakes at once.

Try and go to somewhere quiet and get lots of practise in, this should help improve your confidence on the bike. As you get more confident start moving in to slightly more busy areas, etc.

Unfortunately, being stuck at 30 is going to cause you some hassle. You may find that drivers perform unsafe overtakes to get past you or try and force you in to the gutter of the road. As for some advice, don't ever let yourself get forced in to the gutter. Sure you may be thinking "I'm going slow, if I stick to the side they can get past me easily", but don't do it. You ride in a safe road position and if someone wants to overtake you then it's their job to do it safely.
____________________
2004 R1 & 2018 XSR900

[Screw Loose]

Hmm... It seems you have me mistaken slightly -
I'm only 16,

So I am only legally allowed a 50cc

[Screw Loose]

Hmm... It seems you have me mistaken slightly -
I'm only 16,

So I am only legally allowed a 50cc

[N cee thirty]

try and stick to smaller roads

but hold your ground and don't ride in teh gutter,you pay road tax aswell
____________________
'00 Aprilia RS50 > '92 Honda CG > '99 Yamaha Fazer > '91 Yamaha RXS > '79 Suzuki X5 > 01' Honda Cg > 07' Honda Cg > 82' Kawasaki Z200 > suzuki gsxr 400 gk73a > honda vfr 400 NC30 Mod 2 Passed 09/06/2011

Jewlio Iglesias wrote: I actually did vote BNP once

[Biker_Beth]

[_Iain_]

Got my CBT tomorrow

I felt a bit wobbly after id passed my driving test though, and the best cure i found for that was just to drive as much as possible when the roads were quiet, gradually building the confidence.

As for riding in the gutter on a bicycle ive always stuck to what my mother told me, which was to keep out a bit because if any dickhead does something stupid then thats the space youve got to swerve into to avoid getting hurt.

[Hyaon]

Wait it out, you won't enjoy it until 500cc imo...
____________________
Mod2 Passed 30/03/2011!
CBF125>GSF650 Bandit K8>B-King 2008+R1 2002

[JoeDougieDoug...]

[Rogerborg]

[Screw Loose]

Aww fuckit!

Birthday is February 9th!

I guess I should get saving for a good 125 then - seeing as I'll be stuck with it??

[WetAndCold]

[Ayrton]

Just save for a 125 if your birthday is so close. Then do your test as soon as you can.

As for not feeling safe i failed my cbt 3 times and didnt feel safe at all on the road. i just found that by riding around the places i knew a couple of times taught me that i was decent enough to go anywhere.

[Llama-Farmer]

If you're going to be stuck on a 50cc moped, then it is ALL ABOUT ROAD POSITIONING.

Assert yourself on the road, drive to the right of centre in the lane, this will FORCE the cars to go into the other lane if they want to overtake you, and as a result will deter most cars unless you're in a 40+ zone.

Aside from reducing the number of cars pulling risky overtakes, it also gives you practically the whole lane in which to avoid things like potholes, manhole covers etc. If you drive left-of-centre, you'll find cars are overtaking you whilst staying in the same lane, barely crossing the white lines, and they will force you into the gutter, putting you in a much more vulnerable and dangerous position.


Remember, you've paid your road tax, you have as much right as anyone else to be on the road, don't let cars push you out the way, be assertive (without being aggressive), and remember, EVERYONE IS OUT TO KILL YOU.

If you ride like that, there's no reason why you can't avoid most of the types of accidents mopeds are involved in.

[dungbug]

[P.addy]

[ninja_butler]

[Rogerborg]

Oh, my usual observation applies: if you're going to pimp your ped (and most people do) then you'll be riding without a license, obtaining insurance by deception, and (possibly) riding without insurance - that's two or three criminal offences, plus your insurer will be able to sue you to recover any payouts that they make after it comes to light. I can't see any way that you'd be worse off just getting a 125 or bigger bike and lying about your age and license category (rather than about the bike).

I'm not advising that you do it, I'm making a point about the issue of de-restricting peds.
____________________
Biking is 1/20th as dangerous as horse riding.
GONE: HN125-8, LF-250B, GPz 305, GPZ 500S, Burgman 400 // RIDING: F650GS (800 twin), Royal Enfield Bullet Electra 500 AVL, Ninja 250R because racebike

[harscot]

Hi bud, givin the timescale I would advise you to forget buying the 125 at the moment, use your cash on a training school, for one if by chance you drop it it's their bike not yours, given that you seem a bit nervous in certain situations the trainer will help iron these out, you will still be able to get road experience on the 50cc,( also to insure your own 125 is a big outlay, and for that amount would get you a lot of training ) while getting safe 125 experience under training conditions, ( surprised nobody has suggested that yet ) heed others advice on being assertive on your road position, stay right of middle in your lane is best place to be, and don't worry about what other drivers think, it's their problem not yours....good luck what ever you do stay loose and safe
____________________
First bike R reg Suzuki 125 GT twin in 1978:
2nd bike X reg Honda 650 Deauville in 2011:
Wish bike a Triumph Thunderbird: Dream bike Triumph Rocket........

[J.M.]

[harscot]

[J.M.]

[harscot]

[pinkyfloyd]

Sadly the only cure for being nervous and "not ready" is to ride on the roads. Experience of being on the road is valuable and you never really stop learning. Stick to your 50cc 30MPH thing but ride sensibly.

Most of your riding will be in the town/estates where you live at that age and the limit for town riding is 30mph for the most part so you shouldnt really ride faster anyways.

As said above. Own your section of road. Ride in the middle of the lane, if your in a 30 zone and someone is trying to overtake you then they are the ones breaking the law, screw them. If they make you nervous then wait until its safe to pull over and let them past but dont ride like you have no right to be on the road.

Any experience you gain now will go in your favour when it comes to upgrading to a bigger bike, which you will want when you are 17. Get yourself a geared 125 when your old enough and not one like that picture that numpty posted above. Sure it may be a sexy bike but thats about all it is. Fast it is not.
____________________
illuminateTHEmind wrote: I am just more evolved than most of you guys... this allows me to pick of things quickly which would have normally taken the common man years to master
Hockeystorm65:.well there are childish arguments...there are very childish arguments.....there are really stupid childish arguments and now there are......Pinkfloyd arguments!
Teflon-Mike:I think I agree with just about all Pinky has said.