New biker - hello!

[jordypants]

Hi all,

New to the whole thing, I'm 23 and have wanted a bike for at least 6 years (probably longer). I finally took the plunge this week and will be doing my CBT tomorrow (Friday) and collecting my new (to me) CBF125 on Saturday!

Any hints about the CBT or any info on quirks of the bike would be very well received.

I'm looking forward to getting out there!

Jordan

[DrSnoosnoo]

CBT- listen to instructor and try to relax. Don't worry if you don't "get" it in the first 10 minutes. You've never ridden before, it'll take some adjustment.

CBF125 - check for flux. And book your Theory test immediately and get your A1 licence ASAP and bin your Ls
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I'm Sam; Northern, Ginger, Lover
Did have: '95 ZZR600 '83 CG125 '97 ZZR1100 '15 Hypermotard 821 SP Do Have: '10 ZX10R

[DrDonnyBrago]

CBT is good fun, relax and try to enjoy it. The bike will feel odd if you haven't ridden before but you will get used to it. Don't be upset if they suggest you do another a part/full day before issuing you a DL196 (CBT certificate), it is common.

When I did mine I was loaned a lid, gloves, fluorescent bib and an intercom. If you have any of your own kit then bring it along.

[GravitasLacki...]

I did my CBT a couple of months back as a non driver who had never ridden a motorbike before.

Not gonna lie i found it very challenging at first (i stalled that YBR sooooooooo may times), especially the car park drills. Once you get on the road it all starts to make a bit more sense.

Listen to the instructor, chill out and trust your instructor (they wont tell you to do anything that they aren't confident you will be safe doing).
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Honda CB125F

[pinkyfloyd]

What they said, Listen to the instructor. Failing that pm me and I'll hold your little hand
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Teflon-Mike:I think I agree with just about all Pinky has said.

[jordypants]

Cheers guys

I passed no problem, and picked up the bike Saturday.

I'm enjoying it so far (the gearbox is so much nicer than the YBR I learnt on)!

Had to have the battery changed as the old one wasn't holding a charge, but the shop I bought the bike from were great and I'd fully recommend them to anyone (PM me if you're looking in Notts - there are a few garages/shops/dealers I felt were decent).

Thanks for the welcome!

[Mk1]

Hi all
im new to all this so I'm doing my mod 1 in the next few wks and I'm a bit worried about going on a 650cc as im only
5' 5" . I've been practicing my slow riding and all that on my 125 . Any advice thanks

[Johanna]

[Mk1]

Hi all
My new to this forum so not sure if in the right place lol
I've done my CBT and theory test and doing my mod1 in a few wks ive been practicing my slow riding figure of 8 slalom and U turns on my 125 but not sure if this will help also im worried about is the seat hight as im only 5'5" has anyone got any advice thanks

[Freddyfruitba...]

[Mk1]

Thanks for that I will try it and will let you know how I get on not doing it untill 28th of October