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Mclovin147 Derestricted Danger
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Posted: 14:21 - 10 Jul 2019 Post subject: Newbie Advice (CBT Related) |
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Hey guys,
I have basically the second part of my CBT tomorrow having thrown the towel in last week on my first attempt (During that mini heatwave).
Last week I was very nervous going in, but kind of relaxed abit more after a few laps on a geared 125. It took me a little while to wrap my head around the slow speed manoeuvres, gathering the clutch and holding revs while using the back break to control speed, and I also seemed to struggle with keeping the throttle smooth and constant, I was quite ‘Jerky’ at slow speeds. But my main concern (and something to instructor was a little concerned about) was how shaky was, I wasn’t very stable at lower speeds or when doing U turns (Nailed it eventually)
I did the figure of 8 and the Slalom and the U turn to a reasonable standard, and was was confident with using the clutch, don’t recall stalling once on pulling away. but when we came to practice junctions I was just a mess, think mainly due to the onset of heatstroke and still being nervous/shaky. Felt like I had too much to concentrate on at once, even though it’s a seriously basic manoeuvre. This was the first time I had ever been on a motorcycle (don’t have a car license either) and I haven’t ridden a push bike in around 10 years either, so maybe I’m being abit hard on myself, but any tips on the following would be much appreciated;
- Being stable and less shaky (This I feel is the big one)
- shifting gears/foot positioning (Feel like I was concentrating way too much on simply shifting gears the few times we went to second gear lol)
- Slow speed manoeuvres (Keep the revs high?)
I honestly think my main problem is I need to relax and calm down. Having done some research, the shaking/lack of balance could be down to me being so tense and putting pressure on the handlebars, apparently I should have a firm grip, but feel relaxed holding on and not be inputting ‘steering’ when there is no need?
Oh, and I also ‘dropped’ the bike too at one point, doing life saver before pulling off, the head spin to look behind me soon as I lifted my feet threw my balance and I went down! Although, in my defence, I did not ‘Drop it’ I went past the point of no return on my one leg and let it down slowly (half of me still underneath it!) so no damage to the bike, but a small blow to my confidence lol
Gonna take the push bike out of the shed now and do a few laps around the neighbourhood, see if I can get a proper feel for it and build some confidence on two wheels.
I’m also one of those fools who bought their bike before getting their license, I have a Honda CB125R waiting for me to pass this CBT, seems like a very good beginners bike to go with. Be useful when I have the CBT so I can take it to a car park and get more comfortable/confident. |
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Posted: 14:37 - 10 Jul 2019 Post subject: |
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Wow... CBT isn't meant to be something you pass or fail! Strictly speaking the school could refuse to issue you the certificate I suppose
6 months ago I'd never ridden a motorbike and in 2 weeks I'll (hopefully) have passed my Mod 2. I also did the same: had a 125 in the front garden before doing the CBT. It's an incentive to not let it sit there so don't worry about it!
I would say you just need more time and practise. Leave it a week and ride around on the push-bike as much as you can. ____________________ Husqvarna Vitpilen 401, Yamaha XSR700, Honda Rebel, Yamaha DT175, Suzuki SV650 (loan) Fazer 600, Keeway Superlight 125, 50cc turd scooter |
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Posted: 15:36 - 10 Jul 2019 Post subject: |
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Take a big bottle of water with you to drink and do actually drink it. |
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Posted: 16:51 - 10 Jul 2019 Post subject: |
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Yeah yeah yeah, the CBT isn't something you pass or fail.
It's training rather than a test and once you reach the required standard you get given your DL196 CBT certificate. If you don't reach the required standard then they're not going to give you that certificate.
The fact it's not something you pass or fail is somewhat playing with semantics. |
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Posted: 20:21 - 10 Jul 2019 Post subject: |
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Having a gap and sleeping on it gives your brain time to process stuff.
I did my (1st) CBT on a really hot day, undiagnosed pain from arthritis, no sleep cos I was like a kid before Christmas and ended the day bawling with exhaustion!
Nailed it the 2nd day.
The few days/weeks between give your head time to get what it's just learned mostly in order. |
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Posted: 01:11 - 11 Jul 2019 Post subject: |
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Well it's not like they mark you like the theory/mod1/mod2... there's a pass mark with those tests. CBT is a bit more subjective (relatively speaking.)
Did the Mod 1 on about the hottest point in June (Thurs/Fri before that mega hot Saturday) it's not just hydration gotta keep your sugars up too. I felt a bit wobbly half way through the 1st day! Thankfully we stopped for lunch and I felt a lot better after that. So I know whereof you speak ____________________ Husqvarna Vitpilen 401, Yamaha XSR700, Honda Rebel, Yamaha DT175, Suzuki SV650 (loan) Fazer 600, Keeway Superlight 125, 50cc turd scooter |
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Good luck! And stay frosty ____________________ Husqvarna Vitpilen 401, Yamaha XSR700, Honda Rebel, Yamaha DT175, Suzuki SV650 (loan) Fazer 600, Keeway Superlight 125, 50cc turd scooter |
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Posted: 16:40 - 11 Jul 2019 Post subject: |
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Nailed it!
May aswell have been a completely different person riding today. Hardest part was the slow manoeuvres and the training ground stuff. The ride out on the road was very easy and calming compared to it. Weirdly, it felt very natural and almost effortless.
Obviously made a few mistakes, but nothing major, and even responded well to a real sticky situation, Lady pulled out on a blind comer just as I came around, I could see her looking the other way and KNEW she had not seen me, she must have looked my way half second earlier...Did a little skid, but came to a safe stop without stalling and she apologised...No ones fault really, just horrible blind corner and bad timing
Very very pleased with how it went |
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Good stuff! Yes, see the potential dangers way before they have a chance to develop. You should live long and prosperous life
See you on the road ____________________ Husqvarna Vitpilen 401, Yamaha XSR700, Honda Rebel, Yamaha DT175, Suzuki SV650 (loan) Fazer 600, Keeway Superlight 125, 50cc turd scooter |
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Posted: 17:43 - 11 Jul 2019 Post subject: |
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Thanks guys!
And yes, my Honda CB125R is ready and waiting now! Though I feel exhausted after concentrating so hard all day, I’m gonna wait until tomorrow to take it out.
Glad my Bike has ABS unlike the ones today, will hopefully help me stop skidding in those ‘Sticky situations’
At first I was worried that the lack of gear indicators on the old school ‘dashboard’ was gonna have me confused as to what gear I was in and had me concerned, but honestly I’m very glad it did not have a gear indicator, I learnt to listen and feel the engine all day and had no problems managing gears, which seems vital! |
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Well obviously it's the best thing ever and I'm not just saying that 'cos I'm selling mine, oh no!
Seriously though, for looks it's, IMHO, the best looking of all the Chinesium made cruisers. I can't say anything positive about the rest of the bike but it looks fantastic!
It doesn't accelerate well (I have the later EFI one) it's not happy doing over 50, handling is okay I suppose... the brakes are pretty good but you never really go fast enough to test them out.
Other than that it's just your ordinary Chinese bike: easy to work on and fine as long as you regularly change the oil and bathe it in ACF-50 ____________________ Husqvarna Vitpilen 401, Yamaha XSR700, Honda Rebel, Yamaha DT175, Suzuki SV650 (loan) Fazer 600, Keeway Superlight 125, 50cc turd scooter |
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Old Thread Alert!
The last post was made 4 years, 337 days ago. Instead of replying here, would creating a new thread be more useful? |
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