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AshScott
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PostPosted: 20:01 - 01 Jul 2012    Post subject: New Biker... Kinda ;) Reply with quote

Hi there!

First of all, hello! My name's Ash. Im 17, and a bit of an ICT nerd. I sent off for my provisional yesterday, and when it arrives im going to book my CBT.

I have rode a 125 before, bt that was at a moto cross event, which my local youth centre organised. The 125's had gears, but some weird gearbox, which allowed me to change gear, by releasing the throttle, and changing as normal, but without the use of the clutch.

I am kind of nervous for what will come up in my CBT. I have heard different things from various other people.

Is there any advice you motorbike masters can give me, in order to make me feel more confident when taking the CBT. Just little tips, for things such as the slalom, or the figure of 8, because i think that'll get me o.O

Thanks in advance!
Ash
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Teflon-Mike
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PostPosted: 20:05 - 01 Jul 2012    Post subject: Reply with quote

What do you DO on CBT?

Read that lot, then explore a bit more about the site.

DONT sweat the small stuff, CBT is just your FIRST LESSON, you dont have to know bog all before you do it. Just go along and ENJOY!
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swampy
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PostPosted: 20:08 - 01 Jul 2012    Post subject: Re: New Biker... Kinda ;) Reply with quote

AshScott wrote:
Hi there!

First of all, hello! My name's Ash. Im 17, and a bit of an ICT nerd. I sent off for my provisional yesterday, and when it arrives im going to book my CBT.

I have rode a 125 before, bt that was at a moto cross event, which my local youth centre organised. The 125's had gears, but some weird gearbox, which allowed me to change gear, by releasing the throttle, and changing as normal, but without the use of the clutch.

I am kind of nervous for what will come up in my CBT. I have heard different things from various other people.

Is there any advice you motorbike masters can give me, in order to make me feel more confident when taking the CBT. Just little tips, for things such as the slalom, or the figure of 8, because i think that'll get me o.O

Thanks in advance!
Ash


Listen to what the instructor tells you.. Don't flap when you don't get the hang of it straight away.... Enjoy yourself..

It's not that hard, there's people on here who couldn't find their arse with both hands that can still ride a bike... Wink
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blito
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PostPosted: 20:21 - 01 Jul 2012    Post subject: Re: New Biker... Kinda ;) Reply with quote

swampy wrote:

It's not that hard, there's people on here who couldn't find their arse with both hands that can still ride a bike... Wink


Gotta love that Smile

Like mike says, CBT is not a test. Its a days training designed to give enough awareness and control to stop new bikers going out and killing themselves. I found the CBT to be an immensely enjoyable experience. Just remember that although its new to you, the instructors have seen it all before. They will know what you're about to do wrong well before you do it and will give you the advice you need to get through the day.

Tips-
1) Listen
2) Do as your told
3) Ride around with big grin on face

Job's a good 'un Smile
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