08-09-2013, 05:03 PM
Right, though I would update this! Just typed the whole thing up and then pressed a key (not backspace) which just made the whole thing disappear.
Anyway, took my CBT today, £135 all in, not bad when you consider it is nearly a full day's training! It was good fun TBH, we spent about 2 hours doing the off road bits and bobs (turning in figure 8s, start-stopping, clutch, brakes, junctions).
Then we went on road, I was still a bit ropey, mainly muddling up my gears and forgetting "lifesaver" checks over my shoulder, but I had it nearly nailed towards the end.
The learner machines were Yamaha YBR 125s, which were nearly new and, TBH, did look pretty cool for learner bikes. One was silver and the one I had was black which was good, cool colours.
The instructors were really sharp on the Highway Code and said there were a couple of local cops that had something against bikers (better be careful not to offend Dum-Dum
), they also were not fond of car drivers either.
TBH I did find from reading on forums that there seems to be a bit of a divide between car drivers and bikers even if both parties are enthusiasts. Which needs to change IMO.
But yeah, a really great "day out" so to speak, not bad when you consider the money must people spend of a weekend!
Apparently I've got to wait until I am 24 to take any lessons though because of the direct access age, but it's only a few months so not too bothered! I know KwiK on here bikes but I don't see him around often anymore, but this should give a good idea to anyone thinking of getting into bikes what the first step is.
Anyway, took my CBT today, £135 all in, not bad when you consider it is nearly a full day's training! It was good fun TBH, we spent about 2 hours doing the off road bits and bobs (turning in figure 8s, start-stopping, clutch, brakes, junctions).
Then we went on road, I was still a bit ropey, mainly muddling up my gears and forgetting "lifesaver" checks over my shoulder, but I had it nearly nailed towards the end.
The learner machines were Yamaha YBR 125s, which were nearly new and, TBH, did look pretty cool for learner bikes. One was silver and the one I had was black which was good, cool colours.
The instructors were really sharp on the Highway Code and said there were a couple of local cops that had something against bikers (better be careful not to offend Dum-Dum
), they also were not fond of car drivers either.TBH I did find from reading on forums that there seems to be a bit of a divide between car drivers and bikers even if both parties are enthusiasts. Which needs to change IMO.
But yeah, a really great "day out" so to speak, not bad when you consider the money must people spend of a weekend!
Apparently I've got to wait until I am 24 to take any lessons though because of the direct access age, but it's only a few months so not too bothered! I know KwiK on here bikes but I don't see him around often anymore, but this should give a good idea to anyone thinking of getting into bikes what the first step is.