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* not with this lot involved ____________________ Observation is the greatest source of wisdom.
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Please ignore Tef's unnecessarily hectoring - if you tell yourself that he means well, it's... a comforting fiction.
skatefreak wrote: | Am I just weird for thinking that looks like a lot of fun? |
Once, maybe. Day after day, when you're knackered and dying of the Man Flu and just want to get there or back again, I think it would pale quickly.
biker_boy wrote: | But if I've got zero experience on a bike and go to take my CBT, I guess it would depend how quick I get the hang of the gears and clutch control as well as actually being on a bike?
Should I expect a resit? |
Yes, actually. DVSA are trying to get away from the idea that the CBT is a one-day-wonder course. There's a lot to take in and it's mentally and physically draining, especially if you're not in the first flush of Yoof.
Ask about prices for further days. I felt that I really benefited from going back and doing the road-ride on a 2nd day. It didn't cost me any more, but that's entirely up to you and the training school to haggle out.
Be aware that the maximum ratio of trainees to instructors is 4:1 offroad, but only 2:1 on the road ride. So if you turn up and there's 10 of you to 3 instructors, they have to get rid of 4 of you by lunchtime anyway (or skimp on the road rides to cram in 2 lots in the afternoon, which is common enough). ____________________ 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 |
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biker_boy wrote: | And I'm sure I'll be burned for asking this question. But if I've got zero experience on a bike and go to take my CBT, I guess it would depend how quick I get the hang of the gears and clutch control as well as actually being on a bike?
Should I expect a resit? | No reason why you can't do the CBT on a twist & go, you can still ride a geared bike afterwards. That's what I did since it takes the whole getting used to the gears thing out of the equation. Afterwards you could either get a geared 125 and get the hang of it yourself or book an hours lesson, which is all it takes.
Personally I got the CBT, rode a twist & go for a year, including the Enfield-Gt.Missenden runs, which it handled perfectly adequately, then did DAS.
I now ride a Fzs600 Fazer which is absolutely perfect for the sort of commute you do. ____________________ They're coming to take me away, ho-ho, hee-hee, ha-haaa, hey-hey,
the men in white coats are coming to take me away.
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Once again, sound advice.
Appreciate Tef's rant. Hammers home the reality of actually owning a bike.
Quote: | Ask about prices for further days. I felt that I really benefited from going back and doing the road-ride on a 2nd day. It didn't cost me any more, but that's entirely up to you and the training school to haggle out.
Be aware that the maximum ratio of trainees to instructors is 4:1 offroad, but only 2:1 on the road ride. So if you turn up and there's 10 of you to 3 instructors, they have to get rid of 4 of you by lunchtime anyway (or skimp on the road rides to cram in 2 lots in the afternoon, which is common enough). |
I'll check this out with one fo the local centres. Still no recommendations from anyone in Herts regarding where to learn on big bikes?
Quote: | No reason why you can't do the CBT on a twist & go, you can still ride a geared bike afterwards. That's what I did since it takes the whole getting used to the gears thing out of the equation. Afterwards you could either get a geared 125 and get the hang of it yourself or book an hours lesson, which is all it takes.
Personally I got the CBT, rode a twist & go for a year, including the Enfield-Gt.Missenden runs, which it handled perfectly adequately, then did DAS.
I now ride a Fzs600 Fazer which is absolutely perfect for the sort of commute you do. |
I'm leaning towards the FZS600. Sounds reliable. Need to go and sit on one I guess.
But first, theory test & CBT. Then, if I'm still hooked, DAS. Then bike and gear shopping!! ____________________ Newbie based in WD3, Herts. |
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another 'mature' beginner here... only just over 40 when tests done... and now couldn't go back to commuting by car. I'm doing 24 miles ish each way, and would rather put up with the rain on the bike than sit in sodding traffic.
just don't expect this to be cheaper than running a car. cost of lessons, tests, lid, textiles/leathers, gloves, boots and then bike (and then fuel, oil, tyres, chain/sprockets, insurance) it's not motoring for free. (although on a 100mpg 125cc it comes pretty close!) The initial outlay can seem daunting, so do it in stages, upgrading as your cheap shit wears out.
Keep an eye on eBay/Gumtree for people quitting bikes and off-loading gear. My Spada jacket has done me daily for over a year for £12
Without jumping on the Fazer bandwagon - I got mine relatively cheap (£1200 for an 03 plate) and it does everything I need. The FZS finished in 2003 though, so all of them will be getting on a bit. The FZ6 replaced it - FI rather than carbs I believe - and, no idea, never ridden one. When I passed the mod 2 I just searched eBay for hornet/fazer/bandit and got the nearest one in decent nick at a good price. Any bike is better than no bike!
Edit: no idea about training near you. I did my CBT in Harlow and bigboybike in Letchworth. Would struggle to recommend either, and maybe a bit far from you anyways? ____________________ CBT - Oct 13. Theory - July 14. Mod 1 & 2 - June 15.
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Have also been recommended https://horizonridertraining.co.uk/ in Milton Keynes.
Bit far for me though, however they do an all inclusive week course it seems. So might be worth it if they're good. ____________________ Newbie based in WD3, Herts. |
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