Passed CBT on an automatic, would like learn manual.

[Guest]

Hey there complete bike noob here,

So I passed my CBT today on an automatic scooter! After getting a taste of the road I would like to learn how to ride a manual. I have no idea how gears work, where should I go to learn how to use clutch, etc.

Just for clarification I know its a bit of a sore point that the CBT can be done on an automatic then a rider can legally go out on a geared. It was my first ever time on a motorcycle (i know how to ride a bicycle) at the CBT, so I think the instructor went easy on me and hence we learnt on the scooters. I'm now pretty confident with going out on the road now in terms of safety checks, manuevars and riding defensively and just generally knowing what to do, but yeah I have no clue where to start on a motorbike now, and I'm guessing its a really bad idea to even attempt it alone. I dont really want to do a CBT again just for geared.

Appreciate any advice, I am based in London.

Thanks.

[Fazer Pete]

Contact the school you did your CBT with, i'm sure they would be happy to give you a few hours tuition on a geared bike

[klutch]

same as above mate, the schools are there to help u with any problems after u have done your cbt aswell

Anyway hello and welcome to the forum

[Guest]

ok thanks guys ill give that a shot

[LuciferJonny]

I did my CBT in September 2008. Booked in to do it on a 125, got there, sat on a bike, and just couldnt get going. Wouldnt let the clutch out enough, then panic and let it out too much and stall it. After a few goes, I was suggested to go on a moped instead. So did my CBT on it, got a certificate saying i did it on a moped as opposed to a geared bike. At the end of the day they let me have ago on a geared bike for 10mins which i managed to get going but found changing gears difficult and they suggested taking futher lessons there.

I decided to just "teach" myself. If you can find a quiet, large area you can easily do it yourself just going up and down getting used to changing gears. I dont know how much a school would charge for extra lessons, but if you have a 125 available, it might be worth giving it ago yourself first and if you then have trouble, go for extra lessons.