Tigs

Honestly I felt like i was a criminal they checked my ankles and I was half expecting to find something! As for Mod 1 - I'm planning to try a big bike - i'm hoping that the skill is similar and I wont panic! But i'm not banking on it!

Yey - that is heartening to read - I passed my theory today - so one step closer!

I have practiced all be it in a carpark - and I can do the bend moving up to gear 2 - and push the throttle and get to what my speedo says is 30 on the straight in 2nd - it does sound full on (i'm on a CBF 125).. I have not been though the speed trap - to know exactly how good my speedo is though!

you go into the bend at 20 and through the trap at 30.. then you ease off the throttle and do the manoeuvres I have not done Mod 1 - yet - But have watched many videos lol You should learn to 'hear' what 30 sounds like.. apparently!!

I highly recommend it!

Getting a cert from Honda is pretty straight forward, you copy the V5 - and send it honda and then send the letter they send you to ULEZ. It took about 7 days in total .

I have a cbf and was doing ok on it - I realised you could take the clutch in - and have not stalled it since (when I first got it, the biting point was 'far out' and my hands were struggling to control it - so that is something to consider (easy enough to adjust) . It is a light bike - and easy to maneuver -

That doesn't sound right to me. You do not need to be perfect on a CBT.. How many times did you try to U turn? (I passed my CBT - twice and still find them tricky) Gov website says: There's a maximum number of: 4 learners per trainer for on-site parts. 2 learners per trainer for on-road parts. So if you were in a larger group I would complain to the company and ask for a 'retake' As for indicators - I was pulled every time I left mine on but another rider was not. I'm not 100% sure why.. it could be that I was passing roads where my indicators might be confusing - and he was not - but I didn't feel that way ( I thought the instructor was down on girls.. various things that were said made me feel this way..)

I have a Honda CBF 125 - and its easy to handle and light. The insurance for me has not been too bad either. I'm 5ft 8.

When I first insured my car and bike - I added my OH to the insurance.. in both cases it lowered my insurance (as he had no claims and years of experience..) It might help!

Well done

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Where did you get them?

well done - keep us posted with how the mods go.. I'm routing for you!

I found the CBT - a really really long day. My poor brain had so many things to get my head around. I was far better at slow control - than during the taster 2 weeks ago - I managed the figure 8.. and the U turn . Road wise was again a bit more overwhelming - corners are a bit scary - and so is looking at a parked car - and remembering to look ahead.. rather than at the car! I was not that confident in 'rush hour' traffic, it was busy there were 2 police cars and an ambulance then a lot of 'slow' traffic (I'm guessing an accident up ahead) . The guy with me had done a lot of time on a twist and turn and was super road confident... he also knew the area! I got through it - and have a CBT.. but I feel a bit like I need to automate a lot of processes.. and gain 'road skills' .. I think the instructor was debating whether I was ready - which didn't give me much confidence either (BUT.. my OH will go out with me to practice.. so fingers crossed that will be ok).

So i'm heading for my CBT on Sat .. and am feeling nervous - as it gets nearer (I did a taster a couple of weeks ago so should be fine.. but can't help with the nerves)

Does it make a difference how open the visor is ?

Whoop You must feel on top of the world!!

Not put off... and my logical side says - take it slow - look ahead - keep practicing - i'm not so worried about falling over as causing damage.. I'm old and am scared I will break! I also think having good skills might prevent accidents (I was heartened by the number of no accidents - even if some of those people had lots when they started there must be some hope!)

I don't own a bike yet.. so have not fallen off one yet. I was under the impression it is inevitable I will fall off.. fall over.. or crash.. Is there hope for me - or does everyone fall somehow in the first year?!

I managed to get a taster session - prior to my CBT .. I used google reviews - and managed to find a decent instructor. I was really nervous - I have been on a bike before - but its over 25 years ago... and I couldn't really remember. The taster session has given me enough - confidence to do the CBT (I'm still terrified that I will 'fail' .. but it's not in the instructors interest to let me). I've been 'visualising the steps.. to change gear break and 'look'.. as in 'really look' rather than 'turn my head' .(It involves moving at the waist - so full shoulder rolls .. I have found watching you tubes videos have helped me.. I found booking my CBT really really daunting. Good luck

I still think you got a good deal Nothing round my way even close .. although we are heading into a cold snap - so i'm keeping my eyes peeled!

Did you barter them down - or was that the asking price.. I'm rubbish at this kind of thing - and have just started looking myself

That's one of the reasons I want to get my CBT - my current car commute is 25- 45 mins each way - on a bike I think you could comfortably do it in 10 - 15. My 'round trip' commute is under 5 miles.. How long will your 150 mile commute take.. time for me would be a factor!

Hi I'm currently waiting to do my CBT next month - and slowly - kitting myself up .. with bits and bobs! I was wondering why I can't see pictures here? How do I get permission to (do I just have to post more?)