Well i did it but...

Steph_1989 · L Plate Warrior Joined: 18 Aug 2015 Karma :

Hi guys,
For anyone who spoke to me on my first post, thank you. The good vibes helped. Yesterday I did pass through my CBT, it was an amazing experience and the company that I went with were truly nice. I would recommend them to anyone. Tommy bee's was the company I went with this time. Mark was my instructor, lovely, patient guy who made me feel so relaxed.
Because my confidence had been knocked from my first CBT experience I was a little nervous to say the least. We started on a Suzuki gn125, it was lower (he listened to me and remembered I said I was a short arse :lol: ) I was doing really well, fantastically. Then it came to emergency stops. I lost my nerve. Made some mistakes and for some reason got shaky. So we moved on to a little scooter. I wasn't happy that we had to switch but I understand why we did. He said the thing about getting on a 125 is confidence in yourself. We get you on the road today on a scooter, then come back for a gear convergence. It made a lot of sense.
Well i bussed around. And my confidence did go sky high. It was amazing.
He had lunch together and he said he is happy for me to go on the road. To think the mess i was the first time with a different company i nearly cried with joy.
Ate our sandwiches and off we went. I was out on the road, it was great. I cant explain how happy I was.
And i passed :D
The question I have for you guys is this. I really want a bike. I love motorbikes, as much as the scooter was fun I still felt more comfortable on the bike. Should I get a bike and just build myself up on that, take the gear lesson. Or get a little scooter to build my road craft up.
Thanks :)

Timfy · Derestricted Danger Joined: 25 Aug 2015 Karma :

Congratulations. Smile

Pete. · Super Spammer Joined: 22 Aug 2006 Karma :

Well done for getting your CBT. I'd take the gear lesson before buying a geared bike. If you have it with the same instructor that will put you at ease with the actual job of trying out the geared bike and you'll then know if a geared or automatic bike is the way to go.
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Rogerborg · nimbA Joined: 26 Oct 2010 Karma :

So good to hear that you've found a decent instructor and enjoyed yourself.

You could get a geared bike and pick it up yourself. If you have an industrial estate or big empty car park nearby then it's just a matter of getting it there then putting the time in.

But if you've found a decent, helpful instructor why not reward them with more business? The sooner you get trained, the more it will benefit you.

On that, there's nothing to stop you moving up to a bigger bike (1989 = 26?) if they have one that you feel confident on. Everybody says this, nobody believes it: bigger bikes are generally easier to ride. You'll understand why the moment you try one.

Maybe half a day on the GN, then try an A2 / A bike?

Whatever you choose, it's all gravy from here. You have so much to enjoy.
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Steph_1989 · L Plate Warrior Joined: 18 Aug 2015 Karma :

[quote="Rogerborg"]So good to hear that you've found a decent instructor and enjoyed yourself.

You could get a geared bike and pick it up yourself. If you have an industrial estate or big empty car park nearby then it's just a matter of getting it there then putting the time in.

But if you've found a decent, helpful instructor why not reward them with more business? The sooner you get trained, the more it will benefit you.

On that, there's nothing to stop you moving up to a bigger bike (1989 = 26?) if they have one that you feel confident on. Everybody says this, nobody believes it: bigger bikes are generally easier to ride. You'll understand why the moment you try one.

Maybe half a day on the GN, then try an A2 / A bike?

Whatever you choose, it's all gravy from here. You have so much to enjoy.[/quote]

Such a change from the moment I called them. I was honest with them and they were so understanding. Mark owns the company, lovely people. Once I got there I was informed my CBT would be one on one. The difference is teaching style. Really impressed. I will defiantly be going back and using them. If they had spaces id be going next Saturday to get on a bike bit they are really busy.
I have heard a lot of people, including my friends say bigger bikes are easier to handle. I'm going to spend a year on a 125 I think. There is a little bike I've kinda set my heart on :lol: I know I have so much choice because of my age (yeah 26) so really looking forward to getting on road. I'm sure I could find somewhere in my area to get my skills up plus my mate said he would ride with me to help.

I am completely in love with riding I really want to be out on the road, it's awesome.

Rogerborg · nimbA Joined: 26 Oct 2010 Karma :

Wow, not many schools will do 1:1 CBTs. Good on them.

Nothing wrong with riding a 125 for a while, I had a laugh on mine for a year. However, if you can blag a quick go on a bigger bike once you're confident with the geared 125 then you'll be able to make an informed decision before committing to a purchase.

What bike do you have in mind?
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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