Done cbt now what ?

[new001]

Hi looking for some advice again.

Im 25 done my cbt 2 months ago and now am unsure of what is the best next step would want a full bike license as a final goal.I haven't had any ridding experience other than on a push bike and during the cbt but have held a full car license for 6 years.Decided to go to 2 wheels because fedup with the cost of running a car.

Some people say buy a secondhand 125 and practice on it for a few months then do tests+training, some say just do the das course straight after cbt get it over and done with etc.Both steps have pros and cons and its very difficult to come to a decision about what is the best choice.



Secondhand and firsthand 125's are overpriced and difficult to get a good one at a good price aswell as being very underpowered.I was looking at least 1500gbp for a ybr,cg secondhand where i live and its a challage just to find a good one for that price and within 50 miles range.For that kind of money you can get a bigboys bike that is like a rocket compared to a 125 .Its a lot of hasle to buy a motorbike purely for experience and go though the hassle of insuring,taxing it etc only to sell it a few months latter when bored with it to make room for a bigger bike.It also doesnt help knowing statistically you have the highest chance of crash riding on L plates with only cbt for basic training.


The cheapest das course where i live which is in Berkshire was at least 700gbp up front.Its very expensive and if you fail mod1,2 then it will get very very expensive but if you pass then any sized bike is yours which is a pro.



It seems a very expensive gamble what ever which ever way i go, can anyone give me some advice ?

[Matt B]

Despite what the DAS haters will say I would just go straight for the DAS course.

Talk to some of your local schools and see if they will knock some off the price as you already have a CBT so could drop the first day.

However you do it is going to cost. Buying a second hand 125, using it for a while then selling it = grief, then you will still want to buy a bigger bike after you pass. You may as well just do the DAS then buy a big bike straight off.
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[supZ]

firstly if you're in berkshire id talk to 1st gear mtc. best school around!

secondly, if you've got a driving licence and been driving for a couple of years id suggest going straight for a DAS (3-5 day, how much training do yo think you'd need? i was told id need 4, did 3 and passed 1st time. hadnt ever been on a bike before my cbt which was 3 months previous.)

if you dont have a driving licence and this'll be your first experience on the road id recommend a 125 for a while to get some roadcraft under your belt, then go for the full licence.

yes a DAS is a big spend outright but once its done its done (bar gear and bike costs of course). definitely worth it.

gl
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[Rogerborg]

Oh, woe is you. Don't want to buy a 125, don't want to pay for training, it's soooo unfair.

How about you take a big gulp of MTFU and just make a decision? You already have all the facts, the only thing that's stopping you is you.
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[recman]

[MG]

Cut the shit, I live in Berkshire too and I bought a 125 for £740. That was last summer so you should be able to get one for that price now too. Like roger said, MTFU and do it!
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[recman]

[Efes123]

[kernow24]

[new001]

What makes things even more complicated and stressful is the 2013 regulations and the frantic rush by all L platers to get their restricted tests booked before next year this obviously means training schools will be pretty booked up.If i get a 125 now and go in for the restricted license there is not much time left until 2013 and would be probably pushing it to get it done by next year as need a few months of experience.I don't know how the new regulations will effect the 125 market will it hurt the ability for good jap 125's to hold their value ?

[blito]

[bigguy]

feck sake roger you were a bit harsh there dont you think,the poor guy is asking for advice which is why we all come to sites like this and you say mtfu,,if i remember correctly didnt you go down the route of 125 then restriction,so friendly advice is all he is asking for, i have been on this site a while now and still aint got round to sitting my test for the second time(failed first time)but i will soon mate and its all down to sound advice form aother folk on this site,,so roar off into the sunset now that YOUR restriction is over (feel better now)

[dungbug]

Hi New001, I can see the dilemma you've got. To be honest I think you'd e better off going the route of a 125, build experience being one reason. The other to see if you actually 'take' to biking, you mention the decision is based of cheaper transport. I did my CBT last July, brought a POS GN125 for sub £400. I ridden that bike in all weathers throughout rain, cold, snow, ice & the odd occassion when it's warm . I know that I'm happy to ride in all weathers despite driving from 1997 to 2011 (sold my car after I'd done my CBT). What I'm getting at is try it out first, if you opted for the DAS & spent £700 odd, then more money on a big bike, insurance, gear etc & then decided you didn't like the cold or wet. You've laid out alot of cash and then have to try and recoup the cost of the bike and gear (insurance money will be long gone).
If you pick up a 125 & decide it isn't for you then it's cost you a CBT and you should see your money back on the 125.
I've learnt alot riding the GN, builds confidence, awareness & all the other stuff that's important.
I'll be going in for my DAS within the next month or so as I feel confident to step up and learn a bit more and have options with bikes. The GN is slow & tempremental but for sub £400 it's provided alot of valuable experience.
I don't think I'd pay out for a DAS course without doing a winter on a bike and knowing I was happy to do so.
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[Rogerborg]

[bigguy]

HaHaHa,,cheers for the reply roger i new you wouldnt let me down, i meant that feels better for me,as you said,,no quick route but as for cheap or cheaper it has to be get your own 125 practice then book mod 1,pass it-more practice on the routes if you know them and Try and pass mod 2 and if you do it on the day excellent if not then you MTFU as you say and get it booked again when finances agree with you and hopefully pass it then(money seems to be the problem for a few of us just now) i need to get some more info regards new rules for january from you about restrictions on 125s,,cheers roger.And good luck on your route to biking new001.

[new001]

Is 7 months enough time to get a 125 practice on it for a few a months then go in for restricted tests is it cutting it fine when you consider training schools will be more busy than usual and mod1,mod2 will be booked up fast?

[MG]

[Kwakki Si]

fuck the cost, get ya DAS done and get a fucking bike, pussy! like said, once ya out on it exploring some twisties all will be forgoten. Have a bad day at work? get the muffa fookin bike out and forget about all the assholes who try and bring ya down!
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