CBT and a classic bike

[bazjude2998]

Trying to short cut all the red tape.
Can I try a CBT on a 1956 125cc Excelsior and go further.I have a full car license if that makes any difference.
Thanks

[MrGman]

You will use their bike for a CBT, and if you are over 24 you can do a direct access (DAS) again on the schools bikes, if you pass this you'll be free to ride any bike you wish.

To get a full license you will have to do a theory test though.

[Rubin215]

Yes, you can sit the CBT on your own bike as long as it is road legal (insurance and roadworthy).

Most schools will give a slightly reduced price for using your own bike and, if you are intending to use the bike regularly, it might even make sense as then you are learning with all the foibles a classic will have instead of on a modern bike and then adapting.

[TooLateForAName]

good luck getting insurance on your own bike.

[InitialDave]

TooLateForAName said:

good luck getting insurance on your own bike.

You can get insurance cover on the basis of you having a provisional licence (as would be the case if taking a CBT) pretty easily.

Don't forget you're not allowed to ride the bike to the CBT (or back from it, if they don't feel you're any good on a bike), so make sure you have something arranged on that front.

[pozi]

Yes you can take your CBT using your own bike, however I would say get your bike MOT'd, I know due to the age it technically does not need one but I would expect most training schools to ask for it just to cover their arses that the bike had some semblance or road worthiness.

I know I would from when I was an instructor, although I have equally refused a pupil who turned up with an MOT but brake pads down to the metal and a chain so slack I could have tied knots in it.

[Bungleaio]

If it's your first time on a bike just do the CBT on the school's bike, if there are any issues with it then it will be their problem to resolve. If your bike decides to not work for any reason that will be your issue. Also if you drop it then you'll have to sort it out whereas they will fix their bikes.

Once you've done your CBT then you can ride your bike for 2 years before having to repeat the CBT.

[bazjude2998]

Thanks for all useful advice.

[crofty1984]

Bungleaio said:

If it's your first time on a bike just do the CBT on the school's bike, if there are any issues with it then it will be their problem to resolve. If your bike decides to not work for any reason that will be your issue. Also if you drop it then you'll have to sort it out whereas they will fix their bikes.

Once you've done your CBT then you can ride your bike for 2 years before having to repeat the CBT.

I think this is good advice.