Getting there!

MeatHelmet · Scooby Slapper Joined: 09 Sep 2012 Karma :

Completed my CBT on Monday.

From never riding a bike before i did struggle with the clutch control and the balance whilst cornering on the test pad. But once i was out on the road i found it much easier.

Not sure if it was me or the bike, but i just couldn't feel that bite point in the clutch so found it hard to slip the clutch in the slower manoeuvres.

Passed my theory on the first go today (Tuesday).

Hazard perception this is a complete joke and should really be overhauled. The rest of the test was a doddle.

Booked 2 day session with Mod 1 for 22-23 October.

Hopefully, the things that people keep telling me about the bigger bikes being easier to control will be true.

Really looking forward to getting back on a bike now!
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Bike - 2003 Kawasaki ZX6R 636 Ninja (A1P)

Fem1 · Scooby Slapper Joined: 14 Sep 2012 Karma :

I had my first lesson on suzuki 500 today and i found it better to handle than my cbf 125.

Good luck with mod 1

harscot · Crazy Courier Joined: 19 Apr 2011 Karma :

Practice, practice, practice, stay focused, stay relaxed, listen, observe, and don't get to cocky, good luck on your mod 1, keep us updated Thumbs Up

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First bike R reg Suzuki 125 GT twin in 1978:
2nd bike X reg Honda 650 Deauville in 2011:
Wish bike a Triumph Thunderbird: Dream bike Triumph Rocket........

Rogerborg · nimbA Joined: 26 Oct 2010 Karma :

What's got two thumbs and approves of this thead? Thumbs Up

me

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Biking is 1/20th as dangerous as horse riding.
GONE: HN125-8, LF-250B, GPz 305, GPZ 500S, Burgman 400 // RIDING: F650GS (800 twin), Royal Enfield Bullet Electra 500 AVL, Ninja 250R because racebike

theburger · Derestricted Danger Joined: 03 Oct 2012 Karma :

When I did my course and tests I used 3 different bikes from the school, all the same make and model but all totally different. Some had better brakes and clutch was very different on all of them.

After passing my test and getting on my Speed Triple I could not believe the difference, so much more planted and easier to ride.

Andy_Pagin · World Chat Champion Joined: 08 Nov 2010 Karma :

Shinigami · World Chat Champion Joined: 14 Feb 2012 Karma :

but maybe not from greggs Sick

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Current: ~~Honda City Fly CLR125~~ ~~2003 Honda CB600F Hornet~~ 2008 Yamaha FZ6 S2 + 1991 Kawasaki GPZ500
"Once you realize what a joke everything is, being the Comedian is the only thing that makes sense.

Andy_Pagin · World Chat Champion Joined: 08 Nov 2010 Karma :

My local Greggs does a terrific bacon butty.
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They're coming to take me away, ho-ho, hee-hee, ha-haaa, hey-hey,
the men in white coats are coming to take me away.
Yamaha Vity -> YBR125 -> FZS600 Fazer -> FZ1-S Fazer