Fish

Why not ? a 125 is just as capable as any other bike

Not when it's got 15 stone of fat bastid on it...

well if the weather plays ball the bike will be getting it's first clean, and if it holds out I'll be ceramic coating the wheels to make them easier to clean the dust from.

Fish

That sounds like a nce litle ride out, not sure I could manage it on the mighty 125

Fish

Had my first rush hour commute to work. Thankfully the traffic still isn't what it used to be, but made it there and back in one piece.

Feeling accomplished.

Fish

Thanks guys, I'm gutted I didnt see this a bit earlier Gym, I've just placed an order for a Nelson Rigg (birthday present).

Fish

I'm looking for a tail bg that can go on the back of my MT-125, it will be holding chain/d-locks, waterproof's, etc.

What's the recommendations? I'd prefer something that can be easily detached due to working up in central London.

Thanks

Fish

just got back in from a trial ride into work. Checking for potholes that I'd not normally give a care about in the car.

Not as scary as I thought, more time on the bike, also including wet weather riding. Yeah ok it's not rush hour traffic, but still something I'm not used to.

Fish

Much the same responce as geofferz, I'm 6' and had a few days sitting on different bikes. I found the best for height was the Duke 125 closely follwoed by the MT-125 (which I bought). The CB125R was pretty close behind, but just felt that bit smaller. I didn't try anything trails/supermoto related so might be worth a look.

Fish

Pearson have been testing centres for IT exams for years, and they are nothing but a PITA!

I've got my theory booked, but it's not until the end of August.

Fish

Picked up my first bike today, nice little MT-125, big bike feel just missing the power.

Fish

thanks for the warm welcome all, I'm looking at either a CB125R or an MT-125. I would have liked a Duke 125 but the insuranvce quote was over £500 more

Fish

Thought I should say 'Hey' after a couple of posts.

Just passed my CBT (2 hours ago), now time to go shopping for a bike.

Please be gentle.

Fish

What the difference a nice instructor can make. Just finished and passed with one warning. The instructor at the end said that give it a month and he'd be happy to do a DAS, shame they aren't open. I'd still be tempted to have a bit more experience before doing that though.

(One happy) Fish

Thanks people, I don't have a push bike so cant try the counter steering, but I do remember how to ride.

I am using the same company, but different instructor so hopefully things will go better this time around.

Fish

Hi, new to the forum and new to bikes.

Brief history, I've been driving cars for 30 years, had a taster session a couple of years ago and really should have done the CBT then.

I had my first attempt at the CBT a couple of weeks ago, which didn't go well. Arrived early, the other guy on the course had been riding for a number of years but never completed and took the test to lose the L plates, so quite experienced, I was still looking forward to doing it, the instructor arrived and was egging on the early groups instructor to get a move on. They then went on to say he’d be skipping some of the basics as we'd already knew about them.

About 10-15 mins into the session I was told to talk the 'long loop' around the training ground, this had a dropping away left-hand corner which had moss on the inside and outside of the corner.... Yeap you've guessed it I dropped the bike. I got up and carried on. Again, the instructor was pushing to get out on the road. My confidence had taken a knock at this point.

Get out on the road and the first few roads went well, then he started with 'first warning' but not why, then came the second shortly after. This time I pulled over and asked what the warnings were for so that I could try and not do them again, but no information given.

After another 10 minutes, I was visibly shaking and pulled over and informed them I wanted to return to the training centre. We did and I walked away. I received an email from the company stating that I hadn't completed the course (really I would never have guessed that one sherlock!)

Anyway, I've rebooked for this Thursday with a different instructor, but I'm still really nervous about it now. I'm normally confident but for some reason this has got to me.

Any advice before I go for another attempt?

Fish