Guest Posted July 23, 2011 Share Posted July 23, 2011 Hi all,Another newbie here. Been lurking around the forum most of this week (hey if the boss wants to pretend he's paying me well then i'm happy to pretend that I'm working!) Seems like a good site to come to for info & advice, which is kinda what I need now...Can anyone recommend a good place in central London to go do my CBT? I live in NW6 but it doesn't need to be local to me, just somewhere I can get to easily by tube/bus.Went in to one place quite near me this afternoon but didn't get a great impression. They were more interested in trying to sell me kit & a bike & the guy just seemed a bit dodgy really so would be good to hear from anyone that could recommend the place they done theirs.CheersCraig Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
armyash Posted July 24, 2011 Share Posted July 24, 2011 Hi all,Another newbie here. Been lurking around the forum most of this week (hey if the boss wants to pretend he's paying me well then i'm happy to pretend that I'm working!) Seems like a good site to come to for info & advice, which is kinda what I need now...Can anyone recommend a good place in central London to go do my CBT? I live in NW6 but it doesn't need to be local to me, just somewhere I can get to easily by tube/bus.Went in to one place quite near me this afternoon but didn't get a great impression. They were more interested in trying to sell me kit & a bike & the guy just seemed a bit dodgy really so would be good to hear from anyone that could recommend the place they done theirs.CheersCraig Not sure if there a shortage of decent places in London but i did my assessment a week ago in Kent and there was a girl doing hers who had drove from London that morning Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparky65 Posted July 24, 2011 Share Posted July 24, 2011 Did mine at Get Bike in Northfields last August: http://www.getbike.net/about-get-bike/how-to-find-us.shtmlHadn't been on a bike for 30+ years and they made me feel very comfortable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strongy3362 Posted July 24, 2011 Share Posted July 24, 2011 Have you tried elite motorcycles in wembley? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 24, 2011 Share Posted July 24, 2011 Cheers for the replies guys, appreciate it & Sparky thanks for the link, looks like that get bike place could be a goer. I'll be giving them a call first thing tomorrow morning.Thanks again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparky65 Posted July 25, 2011 Share Posted July 25, 2011 Let us know how you get on. Best do it on a geared 125 unless you only want to ride a scooter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 25, 2011 Share Posted July 25, 2011 Just booked my CBT with North London Motorcycle training. Doing it this Saturday. Never riden a geared bike before so just hope I don't go & make a flaming tit of myself on the day! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OhJay Posted July 28, 2011 Share Posted July 28, 2011 Don't start worrying about it now. Stressed and tense is more likely to make it worse You can't make a tit of yourself, you can't fail. Relax, listen to what the instructor tells you, and enjoy it Yes, you'll make mistakes, none of us could ride perfectly first time, just don't let it affect you too muchLet us know how you get on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theboyparker Posted July 28, 2011 Share Posted July 28, 2011 Just booked my CBT with North London Motorcycle training. Doing it this Saturday. Never riden a geared bike before so just hope I don't go & make a flaming tit of myself on the day! Try not to get worked up by the while gear thing. I did my cbt last week and the only thing I'd ridden was a scooter about 7 yrs ago. Yes I made mistakes and I didn't totally conquer the whole gear change thing but I still passed. It's all about how you compose yourself and act on the road good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 28, 2011 Share Posted July 28, 2011 Cheers OhJay & Theboyparker. I'm sure I'll be ok once I get there & get going. Just hope I'm not the only total newbie on the day. Was chatting to a girl in work who rides a scooter & she was saying the day she done her CBT there were 4 peope & the other 3 were all just doing it to renew, had been riding about on L's for 2 years+.I'll post & say how I got on once I'm home & had a stiff drink probably! Haha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 Well today was the day of my CBT. Got off to a bit of a shaky start but once I settled my nerves & got a bit of confidence it went well. It was an early start & I'm mentally exhausted now but man it was great. Once I got out on the road I just loved it. Was grinning like an idiot. Got a nod from a couple on a triumph speed triple at some traffic lights which made my day & the fact that there wasn't a cloud in the sky didn't hurt either.I highly recommend north london motorcycle training in Edgware (0208 952 9622 http://www.northlondon-mct.co.uk) the instructors were brilliant, good bikes, yamaha ybr 125's which I was on & plenty of little twist & go things there too. Anyone in the area thinking of doing their CBT go here & get it booked now while their sale is still on. I paid £115 to do it on a Saturday & they charge £95 for weekdays at the moment. Not sure when the deal ends - sorry! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theboyparker Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 Well done and glad you enjoyed it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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