Passed CBT, broke foot, now back to square one :(

[Merlin]

I passed my CBT, in fact the training was so thorough the instructor said I should put in for my theory test and get on with mod 1 and 2, as he covered all the stuff I needed and was ready. (Yippee! )

I stupidly then broke my foot which failed to heal - apparently this happens to 0.0001% of the population . Eventually after 7 months on crutches the orthopaedic surgeon offered to operate on said damaged foot as the break was getting worse! So a year after passing CBT I had surgery. Two days later I was in resus in my local hospital with life threatening lung clots. My life was saved by the expertise of my local hospital and the day case surgery turned into a week's stay to clear my lungs of blood.

Unfortunately, the surgery didn't work and more surgery isn't an option as that was the second time I have had lung clots after surgery, the first time was after major thoracic surgery in 2010, so now my lungs are knackered too!

It's now a year since I broke my foot, I am still on crutches, but feel I need to "just get on with it". It is my right foot that is damaged, so only used for braking, which my instructor kept chastising me for and said I should use the hand brake first and foot brake second - so it shouldn't see too much action, unlike the gear foot.

However, it's now 17 months since I took my CBT and I don't feel like I know anything. Is it "like riding a bike"? Will it come back to me when I get out? Should I book a half day refresher with my excellent instructor? My Mum thinks I should get an automatic "sit up and beg". I have seen a nice Suzuki Bergman 125, and they go up to quite powerful bikes when I do take my full bike test, but I would rather master a geared bike than be restricted to automatics, and have the choice later if required to go for an automatic. I may even need a trike!

I have a beautiful Suzuki marauder 125 and also a Yamaha YBR 125 (which is the model I learned on).

Any advice from seasoned, or even novice bikers appreciated......

[Joeman]

It will probably all flow back to you, but a half day session won't hurt to jog the memory.

Also, there are plenty of options for a handlebar mounted rear brake, so don't resign yourself to a life of moped hell!

[wr6133]

As already said you can have the brake mounted up on the bars. I see your profile says you have a virago.... maybe think about footboards on that rather than pegs, you may find it more comfortable for the bad foot.

You don't sound hugely confident so I'd say take a half day refresher you'll probably find it all flows back but confidence is important so if that gives you that then it is worth it.

[Merlin]

It will probably all flow back to you, but a half day session won't hurt to jog the memory.

Also, there are plenty of options for a handlebar mounted rear brake, so don't resign yourself to a life of moped hell!

 

Thanks Joeman. LOL! Yes, I was anxious about 'putting myself in a pigeon hole'. I hadn't considered mounting the brake on the handlebar - DOH! (See how helpful it is to ask for advice?!)

I might have a few spins round the block, because it'll be a bugger if I get to the test centre, which is about 8 miles away, and it has all come back, the instructor is rather handsome though...... and if I am still "wobbly" of mind book a half day refresher, and explore getting the brake moved.

thanks for taking the time to reply.

Jo

[Merlin]

As already said you can have the brake mounted up on the bars. I see your profile says you have a virago.... maybe think about footboards on that rather than pegs, you may find it more comfortable for the bad foot.

You don't sound hugely confident so I'd say take a half day refresher you'll probably find it all flows back but confidence is important so if that gives you that then it is worth it.

 

I need to update my profile Virago was my post full bike test plan as I like cruisers (and am a very short ass at just over 5 feet), but when it fell on me I realised that if I can't move it in the garage then I am unlikely to be able to move it when it is going! I could get footboards for my marauder though.

No, I am not hugely confident, but haven't put in many miles since passing CBT, as I broke my foot a few weeks after (fool!)

Thank you for taking the time to offer advice, and not advising an invalid mobile

Jo

[Joeman]

It will probably all flow back to you, but a half day session won't hurt to jog the memory.

Also, there are plenty of options for a handlebar mounted rear brake, so don't resign yourself to a life of moped hell!

 

Thanks Joeman. LOL! Yes, I was anxious about 'putting myself in a pigeon hole'. I hadn't considered mounting the brake on the handlebar - DOH! (See how helpful it is to ask for advice?!)

I might have a few spins round the block, because it'll be a bugger if I get to the test centre, which is about 8 miles away, and it has all come back, the instructor is rather handsome though...... and if I am still "wobbly" of mind book a half day refresher, and explore getting the brake moved.

thanks for taking the time to reply.

Jo

 

That's the spirit!

My advice would be to run through everything you can remember in your head before getting back on the bike.

That way when you are back on the bike it'll all be fresh in your mind. Amazing how that little trick really makes a big difference.