Lessons advice please

[Crystal Tipps]

I did my CBT 2 weeks ago, passed theory test today & have had my own bike for 10 days. Been out every day getting more confidence on the road, but now I'm wondering if it would be a good idea to have a few lessons before I get into any bad habits, and to get an assessment of how I'm doing.

Stupid things bother me, like not knowing what gear I'm in half the time (am I in 5th? Engine seems to be really loud, but seem to have used up all the gears!), and I'm struggling with new boots (find it more difficult to change gear now, but hoping I just need more practice!!)...that kind of thing.

What do you think??
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First bike: 2002 CG. Now riding lime green 2008 ER6N.

[fiveus]

I would go with your idea expecially if you plan to go das.reasons are to get she of any bad habits you have or may of picked up.

[mr-inteligent]

If you have the cash then why not, but its possible to pass without lessons like I did afterall you have been riding on the road what is there to learn?

[gfiandy]

I would worry much less about the gears and much more about observation and road positioning.

If you get into bad habits here you could end up failing alot of tests or worse still in an accident. If you can afford it take lessons, you only get one life after all. Also the lessons I had were really really good fun and a great group of people, so don't consider it a chore.

If you can't afford it get a book and read it, then practice what it says.

After passing I also did the IAM test and I can think of two incidents where it definatly saved me from an accident and there are probably many more that never got close because I was aware of my surroundings.

Alternitaly be very lucky!

Best of luck with the test.
Andrew
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ANDY