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Bozzy
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PostPosted: 20:44 - 03 Mar 2017    Post subject: Reply with quote
Jmoan wrote:
Teflon-Mike wrote:
CBT is scripted by the DSA and is arranged 'notionally' around the idea that an 'average' student should be able to complete it in a day, but t is only a notional suggestion.

Many do take more than a day, or one attempt, there is a heck of a lot to take in on CBT for a 'first' lesson, and without much or any experience to give much of it meaning, an awful lot will be in one ear and out the other as soon as that exercise is completed... if you are lucky bits will come back to you as you gain experience and they suddenly make sense and/or have relevance, though.

Don't worry too much about falling off, ,many, many do! And good for getting back in the saddle.

Remember, it JUST a first lesson, and the grade you need make at each section, is pretty low; it's not trying to turn you into a competent qualified rider, it's just trying to get you up to speed, as a Learner, so that on the road, you aren't a complete disaster looking for a place to land, and have some basic know how of what you should be doing, before you get out there. Real ambition aught to e to pass tests and get a licence.this is just the first step.


What does the DAS teach you that the CBT doesn't, excluding extra practice time?


Bet you wish you didn't ask now Laughing
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PostPosted: 21:34 - 03 Mar 2017    Post subject: Reply with quote
We had a good party thread going there for a while, then Buzz Teffington showed up. Sad
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Azoth
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PostPosted: 21:36 - 03 Mar 2017    Post subject: Reply with quote
No offence to anyone. I sometimes wonder whether Teflon-Mike thinks too much about CBT and rider training.
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PostPosted: 01:27 - 04 Mar 2017    Post subject: Reply with quote
Rogerborg wrote:
I should note that not only did I split my CBT over 2 days, but after I'd done it, I thought "What a suicidally stupid way to travel," and didn't even get a 125 until I'd cycled regularly for a year to improve my hazard perception (nobody sees you, and if they do, they'll just try and kill you).

Now, I absolutely love it. It's the best life decision I've ever made although I reserve the right to amend that statement if Mrs Borg ever stumbles on this thread.

I sort of did the same but not out of choice. Through work I was cycling daily for about a year, and had also just passed my driving test. With that combination I just about survived.

OP made a noob but common mistake... don't grab at the front brake. It's a set back but not a major one. The chances are you will come off sometime in the future, so you have to get used to little knocks.
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PostPosted: 02:10 - 04 Mar 2017    Post subject: Reply with quote
Rufous wrote:
I sometimes wonder whether Teflon-Mike thinks too much about CBT and rider training.

High school quarterback bench substitute still reliving his glory days decades later.
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PostPosted: 21:42 - 11 Mar 2017    Post subject: UPDATE !!!!!!!!!! Reply with quote
I PASSED !!!!!!!!!
Very Happy
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PostPosted: 22:14 - 11 Mar 2017    Post subject: Re: UPDATE !!!!!!!!!! Reply with quote
Teejay2004 wrote:
I PASSED !!!!!!!!!
Very Happy

Great feeling isnt it? Thumbs Up
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Rogerborg
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PostPosted: 22:27 - 11 Mar 2017    Post subject: Re: UPDATE !!!!!!!!!! Reply with quote
Teejay2004 wrote:
I PASSED !!!!!!!!!
Very Happy

NO YOU DIDN'T !!!!!!!!!

Gratz on completing your CBT to a satisfactory standard though. Whistle

What now? Straight on to training, or enrage Teffers by wobbling around on a 125 for a while?
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Teejay2004
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PostPosted: 22:35 - 11 Mar 2017    Post subject: Reply with quote
I am goin to plan to get 125 and enrage everyone of course lol
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Rogerborg
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PostPosted: 23:00 - 11 Mar 2017    Post subject: Reply with quote
Splendid. Get a Chinese branded one for extra provocation. Wink
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PostPosted: 23:19 - 11 Mar 2017    Post subject: Reply with quote
I like your thinking haha.
On a serious note any 125 recommendations for a small built women x
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PostPosted: 23:27 - 11 Mar 2017    Post subject: Reply with quote
Teejay2004 wrote:
I like your thinking haha.
On a serious note any 125 recommendations for a small built women x


Get any of them you like, but don't spend too much on it because I have a feeling you'll be licensed up and riding a big bike soon. Just a hunch.
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PostPosted: 23:33 - 11 Mar 2017    Post subject: Reply with quote
Nooooo, you have risked the Wrath of Tef.

I'd look for reasons to not get a YBR 125. No frills, no surprises, one-size-fits-(nearly)-all. If you really feel like you need something lower, then there's the YBR 125 Custom, although you have to be sure to get one with a decent exhaust.
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PostPosted: 23:40 - 11 Mar 2017    Post subject: Reply with quote
I've been learning on a cbf and have got really confident and steady onit. Was looking at a cbr as they are a little lower. I did try getting on a unfollow and nearly fell over because I couldn't touch the floor x
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Rogerborg
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PostPosted: 23:59 - 11 Mar 2017    Post subject: Reply with quote
CBF will be fine if you can find one that's not been got at by the Tin Worm, and you keep it that way.

CBR, decent choice, but I wouldn't value it much over a CBF or YBR. The difference in performance will be minimal.
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PostPosted: 11:00 - 12 Mar 2017    Post subject: Reply with quote
Thank you for your advice. Muchly appreciated
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