hey all

21chappers · Scooby Slapper Joined: 15 May 2006 Karma :

heya, obviously im kinda new to the whole biking thing. im gonna book my CBT so to see if i like biking before i actually get a bike. just wondering if anyone has any tips about doin the CBT on a geared 125 as im 18?

Also just wondering if i do pass ad i do like it wot kinda bike u all would suggest for me to possibly have as my first bike as im pretty tall (6'4") and ive heard that some bikes can be pretty uncomfortable for the tall riders?

cheers

Adam

Lawnie · Nearly there... Joined: 23 Apr 2006 Karma :

As far as 125s go, you'd probably be best off with a trailie, such as the Yamaha DT125, Kawasaki KMX125, or Honda XRL125.

Don't worry about the CBT, as long as you don't crash on your 'test', or cause a near accident, you'll be fine. The one thing that always got me when I was doing my CBT was remembering to pull in the clutch before stopping (otherwise you'll stall).

21chappers · Scooby Slapper Joined: 15 May 2006 Karma :

cool, cheers. ill have a look into them

Rit · Trackday Trickster Joined: 24 Jan 2006 Karma :

Have a good time on the CBT, you'll be fine Thumbs Up

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21chappers · Scooby Slapper Joined: 15 May 2006 Karma :

cheers. maybe after a while my dad will let me use his bike, not like he uses it Very Happy

Sephiroth · World Chat Champion Joined: 09 Apr 2006 Karma :

Welcome.

What bike's your dad got?

21chappers · Scooby Slapper Joined: 15 May 2006 Karma :

BMW F650. he just seems to take pieces off it every so often for sum reason and doesnt ride it no more. shame though

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21chappers · Scooby Slapper Joined: 15 May 2006 Karma :

yeah hopefully. yeah ill have a look into it

king kong · Nearly there... Joined: 05 Mar 2006 Karma :

Hi there, try a Varadero also, probably bigger than your old mans bike!

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21chappers · Scooby Slapper Joined: 15 May 2006 Karma :

well got my CBT for wednesday so hoping that it may be a bit easier on the traffic than a saturday would

Runt · Two Stroke Sniffer Joined: 29 Nov 2005 Karma :

Mates missus has a Varadero 125 and loves it. She's about 5" 9 or 5" 10 i guess.
My own missus finds it too tall and she's 5" 8.
I'm 5" 11 and find it a comfy fit and a nice ride.
But then seeing as my own bike is a Deauville why listen to me Very Happy

21chappers · Scooby Slapper Joined: 15 May 2006 Karma :

lol

. ill have to start lookin for a bike if i pass

Groove · World Chat Champion Joined: 10 Feb 2005 Karma :

Remember its not a test.

Its there for you to be taught the basics of riding a bike. If you can control a bike and have an understanding on when to stop you should be fine.

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21chappers · Scooby Slapper Joined: 15 May 2006 Karma :

I think the only part that will be gettin used to will be the things to do with the clutch possibly

HermanTheShee... · World Chat Champion Joined: 01 Apr 2006 Karma :

Hey!

Can you drive a car?

If so, you'll find the whole idea of gears and clutch much easier, and you'll understand how the road works which means you have less to actually learn on your CBT.

Also don't feel down if you keep stalling it at first, clutch control is one of the more difficult parts of the CBT, but keep trying and you'll be pulling away sweet! Thumbs Up

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