Is post lockdown a good time to do CBT / bike test?
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Hello all
For as long as I can remember I've always wanted a motorbike. But the thought of some old biddy in a Honda Jazz not paying attention and killing me really has put me off owning a bike.
But, the roads seem quieter at the moment, which has made me think it might be time to at least do the CBT.
I quite like the idea of owning a BMW GS for long road trips in Europe.
I really don't have any skill on a bike, so would it be worth booking a CBT to see how I get on? Or, are there any training facilities which I could ride a bike around to see if I actually like it?
PB
For as long as I can remember I've always wanted a motorbike. But the thought of some old biddy in a Honda Jazz not paying attention and killing me really has put me off owning a bike.
But, the roads seem quieter at the moment, which has made me think it might be time to at least do the CBT.
I quite like the idea of owning a BMW GS for long road trips in Europe.
I really don't have any skill on a bike, so would it be worth booking a CBT to see how I get on? Or, are there any training facilities which I could ride a bike around to see if I actually like it?
PB
Thank you for the replies folks.
This is exactly what I don't want to do. The thought of a small engine 50/125cc bike with skinny tyres scares the crap out of me... No power to get yourself out of trouble, and not enough power to stop getting into trouble.
I'm going to contact the local bike schools this week to see what they can offer. I don't own my own protective gear and I don't fancy splashing out £££ to then decide that riding a motorbike isn't for me.
I'll update this thread once I have a CBT booked in
Wish me luck
This is exactly what I don't want to do. The thought of a small engine 50/125cc bike with skinny tyres scares the crap out of me... No power to get yourself out of trouble, and not enough power to stop getting into trouble.
I'm going to contact the local bike schools this week to see what they can offer. I don't own my own protective gear and I don't fancy splashing out £££ to then decide that riding a motorbike isn't for me.
I'll update this thread once I have a CBT booked in
Wish me luck
ruprechtmonkeyboy said:
Well I've finally got my theory test this coming Friday having had it cancelled three times during lockdown. I did my CBT back in Feb and was planning to have all my tests done by April. Thanks Covid!
I bought a YBR125 in the meantime for practice as really I wanted to master the slow speed stuff which I have now. I've found the 125 is great around town, speeds up to 30 odd no issues keeping up with traffic, etc. What I haven't enjoyed is being out on a NSL A road. I'm 6ft and 14 stone so not a small chap but the combination of the 125s weight and physical size (lack of road presence) as well as the performance makes me feel pretty venerable (also L plates seem to be like a target to some motorists with dodgy overtakes, etc). Monday I was out for a ride and an Ocado van was right up behind me at 60mph with me wringing the neck out of the little bike. Not fun! I'm looking forward to riding my bigger 600 once I get my mod 1/2 out of the way that's for sure! There's a few YouTube vids of some riding 125s on motorways. Total nutters IMO
I bought a YBR125 in the meantime for practice as really I wanted to master the slow speed stuff which I have now. I've found the 125 is great around town, speeds up to 30 odd no issues keeping up with traffic, etc. What I haven't enjoyed is being out on a NSL A road. I'm 6ft and 14 stone so not a small chap but the combination of the 125s weight and physical size (lack of road presence) as well as the performance makes me feel pretty venerable (also L plates seem to be like a target to some motorists with dodgy overtakes, etc). Monday I was out for a ride and an Ocado van was right up behind me at 60mph with me wringing the neck out of the little bike. Not fun! I'm looking forward to riding my bigger 600 once I get my mod 1/2 out of the way that's for sure! There's a few YouTube vids of some riding 125s on motorways. Total nutters IMO
ruprechtmonkeyboy said:
I actually pulled off the road in the end and let the traffic go by, it was that unpleasant! At least I should get most of my money back when I sell the 125 and it has given me much more confidence for my tests.
Very sensible. Did you buy your 125 brand new?I popped into my local BMW bike dealership the other day and was surprised at how affordable even the craziest, fastest bikes are. I came away and haven't stopped thinking about the BMW R nineT scrambler
Best of luck for your bike test, let me know how you get on
PB
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