Learning over again - how to get into it ?

Ron4x · Derestricted Danger Joined: 17 May 2012 Karma :

Greetings

Thanks for the replies on my other questions. Very fast and very helpful. Like all bikers in my experience !

Anyway, when I turn up at my local dealer, hand over my money and take the bike away, what is the best way to ensure I dont make a complete fool of myself and drop it in the first 100 yards?

Are there any clubs (Oswestry / Shropshire area) where you can learn again? Seems silly to go info for the regular newbie bike training, or maybe it isnt so silly when I havent been on a machine for 40 years..?
I suppose I am daft thinking that a full licence gained 45 years ago is a defence against doing it properly.

If I learn on a 125cc machine (CBT course), is it any use if then I go and buy a 600cc to drive away ?

It's been a long time...

Ron

DrSnoosnoo · World Chat Champion Joined: 28 Mar 2012 Karma :

I know that some schools will do a sort of refresher course. They'd probably chuck you on a 125 to relearn it all and I'd have thought they'd put you on one of their bigger machines by the end of the day
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Nick 50 · World Chat Champion Joined: 24 Jul 2011 Karma :

What snoosnoo said. Contact some local schools and explain your situation. I'm sure most will offer some sort of refresher course.
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Sid_The_Sloth · Trackday Trickster Joined: 27 Nov 2011 Karma :

The CBT course will only allow you to ride 125cc bikes untill you pass the MOD1&2 tests to gain a full license.

MattJ · World Chat Champion Joined: 12 Nov 2010 Karma :

CBT is something you do if you don't have a license, but you do.

The local bikesafe rider training takes people out on refresher courses for sure. As far as I'm aware its however many days you want it to be and all they do is teach you to ride again. Like others said, probably on 125s to start with and onto a bigger bike by the end of the day. They are a very good idea in my opinion.

sidewinder · World Chat Champion Joined: 24 Aug 2011 Karma :

Hi
Done my training in welshpool with nrc training cant recomend nigel enough Very Happy

https://www.nrctrainingwelshpool.co.uk/
Im sure he will glady sort you out a refresher course

sidewinder · World Chat Champion Joined: 24 Aug 2011 Karma :

Any joy with nigel ron ? Very Happy