CBT on Saturday

Biker101 · Traffic Copper Joined: 22 Jan 2006 Karma :

So i have got my CBT on saturday and i have read a lot of the CBT threads but just wanted a few quick bits of advice if anyone has any.

Also, what should i wear, i have trainers or low ankle height ben shermans.

jay_666 · World Chat Champion Joined: 01 Jan 2006 Karma :

Just listen to everything that is said to you and you will be ok! If your not sure about something, just ask you instructer!
Out of the two options, trainers if you must, but i would say get some propper boots Thumbs Up

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jok · Scooby Slapper Joined: 06 Dec 2005 Karma :

Just relax Very Happy

The CBT is not a test, it's training. Your instructor will talk you through everything you need to know and as long as you follow what they say, you'll be just fine. You get a few hours to get used to the machine, then a few more on the roads to show you payed attention. You'll be so excited that the "big" things (gears, clutch, throttle) just magically work, in my experience. The hardest part for me was to remember things like cancelling my indicator Embarassed

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Wear whatever you're comfortable with, but the more protection your clothing offers, the better. Trainers offer none, but if moving your feet up and down (that's what they'll be doing most of the day) feels really uncomfortable otherwise you're probably better off with them.

Overall, though, you can't go too wrong. As long as you treat it like a nice day out and not like a track day, there'll be no trouble Wink

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Clipper · L Plate Warrior Joined: 17 Mar 2006 Karma :

Have fun... enjoy it...

pack summat vaguely waterproof if you can just in case Smile

As for footwear.. I wore the sturdiest shoes I could find.... shortly after DAS lessons started I bought a pair of boots instead. So dpeends if trainers are tougher than shoes... but you'll be pretty unlucky to have a major scrape on your CBT Smile

Listen carefully and do what they instructor says Smile

Surprising how many idiots they get who try to razz off round the training pad... and get sent home early!

Handsome · World Chat Champion Joined: 30 Dec 2005 Karma :

Listen and Relax is about all the advice you need mate, it's easy.

Check regards the trainers, we had two blokes sent home when I did mine as the Instructors wouldn't take them out with trainers on.

Overall it's a good day out, listen relax and learn.

It's a piece of piss Thumbs Up

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Dazbo666 · World Chat Champion Joined: 06 Jun 2004 Karma :

Listen to your instructor, try to relax, but above all enjoy it.
As jok said, it's training not a test...

Your instructor will go thru things at your pace, so if you don't understand or having any difficulty, don't be afraid to ask. Cos when it comes down to it, it's in your instructors interests to make sure that you're a safe rider before you go out on the roads Wink

Just make sure you come back here and let us know how it goes??
Good luck Thumbs Up

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hounddf2 · L Plate Warrior Joined: 22 May 2005 Karma :

I did my CBT this time last year - Don't forget to take gloves...like I did....:s
As the other guys say - just relax and enjoy the day. Take in what they teach you and don't be a knob and try to razz off!
good luck - not that you'll need it and have fun on the road!

Biker101 · Traffic Copper Joined: 22 Jan 2006 Karma :

I rang them today, they said they provide everything including gloves. They said that i should wear the ankle height ben sherman boots so i will.

Thanks for all the advice, loads of my mates say it is easy.

I am going with www.roadrunneronline.co.uk which is based in Sheffied, anyone been with them before?

Rit · Trackday Trickster Joined: 24 Jan 2006 Karma :

He'll be on it at this time so feel free to talk about him behind his back Wink

Seriously, when he comes back with his bit of paper, he'll be wondering what all the fuss was about Thumbs Up

At least its dry.

Mark_petty · Brolly Dolly Joined: 01 Jun 2005 Karma :

I found the cbt a laugh, at least if you were sensible there was no way of failing Laughing

I was an expert at cbt's becuase I have done 2 Embarassed

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element · World Chat Champion Joined: 23 Jan 2006 Karma :

Did my cbt mid november but on a scoot Embarassed

cos i had planned to get a car later while running a cheap scoot in the mean time (how plans change when you ride on two wheels, Im already starting my DAS lol). I couldnt belive how easy it was!

You need to be pretty stupid/dangerous to fail the cbt. Worst thing for me was I had to wait a week til i got my scoot which was painful Thumbs Down

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Biker101 · Traffic Copper Joined: 22 Jan 2006 Karma :

Completed my CBT, it was quite easy but the place i was with did everything by the book. The only thing i had trouble with was the u turn but this was mainly because of the scooter, i was on a Honda sky and it was much too small for me.

The guys at the centre were cool and had a laugh, just glad i have got it now.

I wouldnt worry about doing it again, plus when you finally get on the road it is really fun, thats the bit i enjoyed most.

Someone there was on their 3rd and he passed this time. There was another guy that was sent home after the car park training as he couldnt balance it properly. There were 6 of us alltogether so it lasted a long 6.5 hours.

Rit · Trackday Trickster Joined: 24 Jan 2006 Karma :

Nice 1

Go out and have some fun Thumbs Up

snuff2005 · Nitrous Nuisance Joined: 20 Nov 2005 Karma :

gratz fella i enjoyed doing my cbt had a good time with the instructors, as for foot wear i find boots are best to wear as u get alot less draft up your leg lol
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ISLAND GIRL · World Chat Champion Joined: 24 Oct 2005 Karma :

Boots is all I ever wear on the bike. I see so many in trainers, legs hanging out etc, god forbid if they came off Sad

Now get out there and ride, ride, ride!
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Biker101 · Traffic Copper Joined: 22 Jan 2006 Karma :

Thanks everyone, i want to get out and do some practice but my scooter hasn't arrived yet, cant wait for it to come.
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CBRbabe · Two Stroke Sniffer Joined: 17 Mar 2006 Karma :

You should enjoy your CBT and any lessons.
I always make sure my pupils have fun too.

I have made a lot of good friends with pupils, that have stayed friends after passing.
Someweekends at our bike school it looks like a bike shop with ex pupils visiting on new bikes.

king kong · Nearly there... Joined: 05 Mar 2006 Karma :

Wot the hell are low ankle height ben shermans?

Biker101 · Traffic Copper Joined: 22 Jan 2006 Karma :

Trained · Derestricted Danger Joined: 20 Mar 2006 Karma :

Boots are a must, my mate got knocked off his ZXR750 at about 5mph, by blind dog white van man, bike landed on his foot off work for 8 weeks with foot in plaster. Trainers Good for tennis shit for biking. Laughing