CBT Advice needed.

[shammon]

Okey Dokey sitting the cbt on Tue and realy need to know what advice would help me with this. Cheers

[TomC]

Not really much to know to be honest. Have you ridden a bike before?
You will be ok either way, it isnt a test, its training. Just listen to your instuctor and most importantly enjoy it.
Best of luck.

[BenBray]

if you do something like "CBT requirements" in google, you'll find everything there is to a CBT.

It's actually really easy. As has already been said - training not a test. Just enjoy it

*cant wait for his*

[cunni]

Listen to the instructors, do as they say, watch them right out your certificate! Really really simple!

I can't even start to explain to you how simple it is! As long as you have good ears and can listen and do as they say, then your laughing! This is more a test of following orders than bike handling skills. Many people I see passing are down right dangerous in my mind, but they pass with no trouble! You'll be fine!
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[Rookie]

They take into account that it's most poeples first time on a bike. You're less likely to pass if it's your first time with gears, but not unfeasible.

Easy stuff, if you can't pass it, you shouldn't be on the roads. (Take that as you wish. )

Good luck buddy.

[veeeffarr]

I never got on a bike before, let alone used gears and I passed it fine!

Try and get a session where you're alone with the instructor, I found this of great benefit.

[0ddball]

They will start in the office by asking you a few questions about the highway code and telling you about the law and safety equipment. Then they will spend 20-30 mins telling you things about the bike. They get you to push the bike around a bit then you'll have a go at setting off and riding a few laps of the training yard. Unless you have experience on a bike you will wobble and put your feet down quite a bit, it takes a while to get your balance and clutch control. You'll probably do a few hours in the training yard practicing slow riding, steering, braking and if there is enough room; gears.

Then you'll have a break for dinner and after that, if they think you are safe enough you'll go out onto the road for a couple of hours. This can be scary at first and can feel like you're getting thrown in at the deep end but you'll get the hang of it quite quickly. First you'll probably follow the instructor and try to follow what he/she does then for the last hour they will follow you. All the time they will be giving you help and advice though a radio and earpiece.

Then it's back to the training centre. They will explain to you what your weak areas are and will fill out your cbt certificate and you'll go home with a big sense of achievement.


The worst that can happen really is that they decide you need a bit more practice and they ask you to go back the next day but nearly everyone does it in one day, about 9am to 4pm.
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[shammon]

Thanks guys.

[MrWoody83]

I passed my CBT last wednesday and found it very enjoyable. Thats the key, dont get stressed if you dont pick something up instantly, just enjoy it.
I was 1 of 3 people taking the CBT, 1 guy had riden a moped for over 12 years, another teenage girl had been on a few rides as her dad was into bikes, but i had never ridden anything with an engine before the day. Even so, i was the only one who made it out on the road and eventually passed on the same day.

It is very easy if you listen to all instructions, although be aware that there is the chance you wont pass it in one day, but the company i was with said that you can come back as many times as needed all without having to pay again.

So long as your confident and willing to learn, you shouldnt have any problems.

BEST OF LUCK TO YOU PAL You'll be fine

P.S. I cant tell from you lil avitar, but is that a CG125? or possibly a Kymco Pulsar? (i just got myself a 2003 Kymco Pulsar for £700 and lovin it already!)

[shammon]

Its a Honda Cg was after one for ages but finaly got one. At the last place i thought of looking the local Yamaha Dealer.....

[TomC]

You'll be fine either way, I got through it without ever going on a bike before. If you have been practicing clutch control/gears somewhere then that will set you up nicely but it isnt at all nessecary. You'll be fine.

Hope for good weather, It wasnt very nice doing mine in the rain.

Best of luck

[Misc]

Hello, Unlike most members i've never ridden a geared bike nor a car & i didn't know anything, 1st day i couldn't even get going & was getting peed off, after the 2nd day i was on the road & cmpleted my cbt without stalling once Just listen to what he says and enjoy it, When you get nervous you find you won't be able to remember things and pause but good luck, I've had mine the last 2 days & it's been so hot i want it to rain a bit

[shammon]

PASSED! Smashing day, Sun shined from start to finish and what a pleasure it is to ride a geared bike. Advice was spot on thanks,Getting my cg 125 tomorow

[veeeffarr]

Enjoy the CG! They're good fun, don't be put off by people telling you otherwise!

Well done

Toby

[MrWoody83]

Massive Congratulations to you pal. I wanted to get a CG as soon as i passed my CBT although 4 days before i was to take my CBT i came across my Kymco.

Anyway, Have an amazing time on your bike and enjoy it all you can.

Keep the sticky side down

p.s any ideas when you think you'll take your full test?

[Misc]

Congrats, The cg is alot of fun as you know i did like getting in 3rd at high revs then kicking down to 2nd to get a scream of revs and a boost Fun little starter bike!

[shammon]

Going to go for the full test next year before the summer, need to get some good exp first before i jump up to the big boys toys Started tonight by comming home in the rain and wind in the darkness bit nerve racking but kept the speed down and home safe.