125learner Posted May 2, 2014 Share Posted May 2, 2014 Hi,I'm new on here and joined to read up on the cbt part of the training etc. I booked my training for last Monday (28th April) and passed it fine. Previous to that on the Saturday I had the free 1 hour "get on" session which had been my first experience of a bike. The get on session is a great idea as it gave me confidence of the clutch and brakes etc and getting the feel for getting the bike before jumping straight in with the cbt. Got positive feedback from the instructor who advised he would be more than happy for me to go straight onto mod1 which I was very happy about.I didn't like the training in the yard too much due it feeling a bit cramped but I managed it but when I got out on to the road it felt like everything just clicked. I've been driving a car for over 10 years and done some advance driving with work which I think helps with observations etc.I bought myself a little suzuki gn125, it feels slower compared to the yamaha I had on the cbt but I love it anyway and have been out most nights it's dry to build my confidence up.Think I will do my theory test next, how long does the theory certificate last as I don't want to rush doing mod1 and 2.Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Meg Posted May 2, 2014 Share Posted May 2, 2014 Hey, well done on the CBT and welcome to the world of bikers! The theory test lasts for two years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klingelton Posted May 2, 2014 Share Posted May 2, 2014 If you're already a driver, many of the skills and road sense should already be in place. it'll only take you a few hours to get up the required level to pass your mod 1. then a few more hours for mod 2. enjoy learning - it was great fun for me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fq-craigus Posted May 2, 2014 Share Posted May 2, 2014 Well done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveLX Posted May 2, 2014 Share Posted May 2, 2014 Well done mate. That's not a bad way of learning.I did CBT in June 2013, theory in November 2013, then 4-day DAS two weeks ago, passing Mod 1 on April 14th and Mod 2 on April 15th.Being a car driver does help, although as a biker, you need much greater awareness of your surroundings. Best of luck with your chosen path. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
125learner Posted May 5, 2014 Author Share Posted May 5, 2014 Thanks for the welcomes guys, what a nice friendly site Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TC Posted May 5, 2014 Share Posted May 5, 2014 Well done mateThat's the first step of a great adventure that awaits you as you enter the world of bikes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
125learner Posted May 9, 2014 Author Share Posted May 9, 2014 Went out for a ride today, not having been out for a week and felt quite nervous but was ok once I got going. About half anhour later the bike started spluttering, fearing the slits I thought I had broken it, I could hear fuel moving in the tank so convinced myself I had broken it an started pushing it home, thankfully not far then I checked the tank again and realised that's what the problem was Went to the garage with a can and filled up and she purred back to life, went upto the shop where I done my cbt to say hello and the lovely cbt man checked the bike over for me, the rear tyre needed air so that was filled and a general check, he said I got a good buy with it so gat was reassuring.The cbt staff are lovely, sat for a good half hour chatting and getting tipsAlso booked it in for a service as the last owner hadn't done the oil or plug.By the time I left for home I hit rush hour which was good for practice stop starting.All in all I really enjoyed today and I'm looking forward to taking the bike to work tomorrow if it's dry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
125learner Posted September 11, 2014 Author Share Posted September 11, 2014 Things have moved on quicker than I expected and I have now passed my theory and mod1 test, got mod2 this month and I sold my Honda cbf125 on Saturday and replaced it with a 2002 Honda cbr600f sport.Hoping mod2 goes to plan so I get get out on the new bike before the winter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tango Posted September 11, 2014 Share Posted September 11, 2014 Congrats......and good luck with the MOD2..... Sounds like you've got well and truly bitten by the bug...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonniebird Posted September 11, 2014 Share Posted September 11, 2014 Congrats on the mod1. Hopefully you shouldn't have too many problems with mod2. Just treat it like a lesson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mailee66 Posted September 11, 2014 Share Posted September 11, 2014 Well done. You have done all the hard part, MOD2 is a doddle being a car driver you should walk it. Just relax and think of it as a sat nav in your helmet. Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
125learner Posted October 17, 2014 Author Share Posted October 17, 2014 Due to days off being cancelled at work I ended up having to move my mod2 date twice and done it yesterday. I failed on totting up 4 minors for going to slow in the 30 zones Ive never done this in my lessons before so no idea why I was going slower, I can only assume I was over compensating for the rain which had stopped but I felt the roads were still damp.Oh well hopefully next time, the new bike has not turned a wheel yet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wintermute Posted October 17, 2014 Share Posted October 17, 2014 Sorry to hear that, but if you got the minors for the same thing then you should be sorted for when you retake as you only need to improve in one area! I'm a new rider myself, but I reckon I'd rather get minors for riding a bit slow than for not doing lifesavers or something majorly dangerous!Good luck for your next bash at it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
125learner Posted November 8, 2014 Author Share Posted November 8, 2014 Yeah, passed on Friday with 1 minor, rushed home and got the insurance sorted, ran to get my kit on, rushed out to the garage, pushed the cbr out and pressed the button in anticipation of my first ride with no l plates and the battery was flat Didn't have time to charge before work so finally got the battery charged today and had my first ride in the rain and loved every minute Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penny Posted November 9, 2014 Share Posted November 9, 2014 Yeah, passed on Friday with 1 minor, rushed home and got the insurance sorted, ran to get my kit on, rushed out to the garage, pushed the cbr out and pressed the button in anticipation of my first ride with no l plates and the battery was flat Didn't have time to charge before work so finally got the battery charged today and had my first ride in the rain and loved every minute Congratulations Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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