Newbie from Kent

[mealies]

Hi All,

Need some advice on best way to get my motorcycle licence as well as being able to commute into london.

I'm 27, and only have a provisional licence. Had a few driving lessons when i was 17 but for various reasons have never driven since. Thanks to all the advice on this forum i know i could pass the CBT and drive in on a 125 on L plates but am worried that the commute may be too much as i would be driving into central london.

What would you guys advise? get the CBT and just man up or would you advise to get a full licence first, via a direct access course?

Cheers

Andrew

[pinkyfloyd]

No matter what you decide you have to do the CBT. If you do DAS course then the CBT is usually day 1 followed by a few days riding.

Since you have the provisional license already get your theory test done and out of the way. You're going to need that before even going for the practical tests.

How far is the commute to work? If the ride isnt all that far then theres no reason not to do it on a 125. They can handle it well enough and in central london you probably wont need a bigger bike although a bigger bike will make the getting to and from London more bearable.

Good luck and welcome
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tut pinky you always reply in these before me

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it can be done on a ped it can be done on any bike,cbt and then ride about abit efore you go in ot the drop of london riding
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[pinkyfloyd]

[mealies]

Cheers for the replies

My commute will be approx 15miles each way. I was advised by a friend (who is a biker) that passing the CBT and getting a used cbr125 was the best idea. Get used to driving on that and then get my full licence a few months down the road.

My only worry as i have never driven before, commuting in central london would be a bit much without further tuition.

Cheers

Andrew

[pinkyfloyd]

You'll get enough of a lesson on the CBT. They teach you slow control, junctions and basic manouvers in a car park and then take you on the road for at least 2 hours. You'll enjoy it.

As for the bike. Depends on what you want. The CBR is a sports style bike. For commuting I'd go for something like the CG. Cheaper to run and insure and its more forgiving when its dropped on the deck.
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illuminateTHEmind wrote: I am just more evolved than most of you guys... this allows me to pick of things quickly which would have normally taken the common man years to master
Hockeystorm65:.well there are childish arguments...there are very childish arguments.....there are really stupid childish arguments and now there are......Pinkfloyd arguments!
Teflon-Mike:I think I agree with just about all Pinky has said.

[mealies]

Thats ok then. Was apprehensive that the CBT would leave me completely unprepared.

the cg125 look a lot cheaper than the cbr which is a bonus

Andrew

[Rogerborg]

Your friend is right - although I'd also say go for CG or YBR rather than CBR. They are fun though.

The joy of a 125 is that they're easy to sell on. Buy one now while prices are bottomed out, then sell it in the spring and you'll make your money back or even turn a small profit.

Training is handy, but attitude is more important. The fact that you want training for safety reasons rather than to cram for a test means you'll likely be a careful, observant rider anyway.

[Paxovasa]

Hello and welcome.

Do your CBT then decide on what course of action to take.
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