New Rider - Gear for tests

[john-lee]

Hi,

I've recently booked my CBT on a 125, MOD1 and MOD2 + training with Camrider which I will be doing next month.

They provide everything including helmet, gloves and jacket.

The only gear I need to buy prior are boots and pants.

Would hiking style boots be sufficient for this? I have these https://www.surfdome.com/dc_boots_-_dc_peary_boots_-_choco_brown-137501 but don't want to turn up to be told no!

If not I was looking at getting the Spada ST1 WP Boots http://www.sportsbikeshop.co.uk/motorcycle_parts/content_rev/54392/page_1/max_20 would anyone not agree with this?

Or they do some shorter ones Spada Icon WP Boots http://www.sportsbikeshop.co.uk/motorcycle_parts/content_prod/76680 which look a bit more comfortable and will be able to change the gear easier as I get used to it?

With regards to pants I was looking at the RST Alpha 3 Textile Jeans http://www.sportsbikeshop.co.uk/motorcycle_parts/content_prod/190903 or the ARMR Moto Hara Jeans http://www.sportsbikeshop.co.uk/motorcycle_parts/content_prod/118236.

Would appreciate peoples thoughts on the above choices or alternatives bearing in mind I'm new!

I'm not 100% sure what bike I want after, but the Ninja 250r seems to be a good choice for a new rider and is well priced. So might be that..

Cheers

[mpl]

Hi,

I've recently booked my CBT on a 125, MOD1 and MOD2 + training with Camrider which I will be doing next month.

They provide everything including helmet, gloves and jacket.

The only gear I need to buy prior are boots and pants.

Would hiking style boots be sufficient for this? I have these https://www.surfdome.com/dc_boots_-_dc_peary_boots_-_choco_brown-137501 but don't want to turn up to be told no!

If not I was looking at getting the Spada ST1 WP Boots http://www.sportsbikeshop.co.uk/motorcycle_parts/content_rev/54392/page_1/max_20 would anyone not agree with this?

Or they do some shorter ones Spada Icon WP Boots http://www.sportsbikeshop.co.uk/motorcycle_parts/content_prod/76680 which look a bit more comfortable and will be able to change the gear easier as I get used to it?

With regards to pants I was looking at the RST Alpha 3 Textile Jeans http://www.sportsbikeshop.co.uk/motorcycle_parts/content_prod/190903 or the ARMR Moto Hara Jeans http://www.sportsbikeshop.co.uk/motorcycle_parts/content_prod/118236.

Would appreciate peoples thoughts on the above choices or alternatives bearing in mind I'm new!

I'm not 100% sure what bike I want after, but the Ninja 250r seems to be a good choice for a new rider and is well priced. So might be that..

Cheers

 

Just passed my test using Camrider Which branch you doing it at?

You can get away wearing ordinary jeans as long as they have no rips. As for boots, after my first part of the CBT I went out and bought some RST Adventure boots because I was having great difficulty changing gear with my walking boots but maybe that was just me. I think you just need some sturdy boots that give some ankle protection and the ones you gave a link for look like they would be ok but don't quote me! Can you get to Camrider beforehand to show them?

I bought the Alpha III jeans but have yet to actually wear them on a bike. I can't comment on other gear because I have no experience of it.

[igingeee]

Hiking boots and regular trainers are a big no no IMO, they offer no protection in the event of a crash and you'll be doing yourself no favours, needless to say that rocking up to the test centre in casual shoes isn't advised, if you want to do it when out on the streets that your choice.

Have you considered the RST Trachtech Evo's (WP) for £139.99?

Also I have the RST Blade Textile trousers £99 come with a thick inner thermal liner that can be removed and very decently sized knee pad's (CE Approved).

 

I'm not 100% sure what bike I want after, but the Ninja 250r seems to be a good choice for a new rider and is well priced. So might be that..

 

General opinion is that the 250-300 are good starter bikes and are able to be thrown around and easy to learn on, might be worth test riding one (if possible) when you pass DAS to see if the riding position is for you, I wouldn't advise investing in a bike without a test ride (despite how shiny they look in the showroom).

Good luck on the tests

[runningman]

After doing your DAS on a 600, a 250/300 will feel quite under powered very soon I would have thought.

[john-lee]

Hi,

I've recently booked my CBT on a 125, MOD1 and MOD2 + training with Camrider which I will be doing next month.

They provide everything including helmet, gloves and jacket.

The only gear I need to buy prior are boots and pants.

Would hiking style boots be sufficient for this? I have these https://www.surfdome.com/dc_boots_-_dc_peary_boots_-_choco_brown-137501 but don't want to turn up to be told no!

If not I was looking at getting the Spada ST1 WP Boots http://www.sportsbikeshop.co.uk/motorcycle_parts/content_rev/54392/page_1/max_20 would anyone not agree with this?

Or they do some shorter ones Spada Icon WP Boots http://www.sportsbikeshop.co.uk/motorcycle_parts/content_prod/76680 which look a bit more comfortable and will be able to change the gear easier as I get used to it?

With regards to pants I was looking at the RST Alpha 3 Textile Jeans http://www.sportsbikeshop.co.uk/motorcycle_parts/content_prod/190903 or the ARMR Moto Hara Jeans http://www.sportsbikeshop.co.uk/motorcycle_parts/content_prod/118236.

Would appreciate peoples thoughts on the above choices or alternatives bearing in mind I'm new!

I'm not 100% sure what bike I want after, but the Ninja 250r seems to be a good choice for a new rider and is well priced. So might be that..

Cheers

 

Just passed my test using Camrider Which branch you doing it at?

You can get away wearing ordinary jeans as long as they have no rips. As for boots, after my first part of the CBT I went out and bought some RST Adventure boots because I was having great difficulty changing gear with my walking boots but maybe that was just me. I think you just need some sturdy boots that give some ankle protection and the ones you gave a link for look like they would be ok but don't quote me! Can you get to Camrider beforehand to show them?

I bought the Alpha III jeans but have yet to actually wear them on a bike. I can't comment on other gear because I have no experience of it.

 

Congrats! I've heard good things about them! Up north in Chester.

Cheers for the info. I'm going to try some boots on see what feels best I think. Not I'm leaning towards getting leather or kevlar jeans for pants decisions!

Have you got a bike yet?

[john-lee]

Hiking boots and regular trainers are a big no no IMO, they offer no protection in the event of a crash and you'll be doing yourself no favours, needless to say that rocking up to the test centre in casual shoes isn't advised, if you want to do it when out on the streets that your choice.

Have you considered the RST Trachtech Evo's (WP) for £139.99?

Also I have the RST Blade Textile trousers £99 come with a thick inner thermal liner that can be removed and very decently sized knee pad's (CE Approved).

 

I'm not 100% sure what bike I want after, but the Ninja 250r seems to be a good choice for a new rider and is well priced. So might be that..

 

General opinion is that the 250-300 are good starter bikes and are able to be thrown around and easy to learn on, might be worth test riding one (if possible) when you pass DAS to see if the riding position is for you, I wouldn't advise investing in a bike without a test ride (despite how shiny they look in the showroom).

Good luck on the tests

 

I won't be wearing hiking boots after the CBT.

Thanks I'll check the RST's out, although the RST stuff does look a bit "flash".

Well I won't be buying the bike new, so might be hard to test drive one unfortunately.

[john-lee]

After doing your DAS on a 600, a 250/300 will feel quite under powered very soon I would have thought.

 

Yes I thought so, but everywhere I read it says 250/300 are good starter bikes. Most people also say that within 12months I will end up wanting something bigger, but it's good for the experience.

[Joeman]

After doing your DAS on a 600, a 250/300 will feel quite under powered very soon I would have thought.

 

Yes I thought so, but everywhere I read it says 250/300 are good starter bikes. Most people also say that within 12months I will end up wanting something bigger, but it's good for the experience.

 

dont do it!!

if you have a full licence, dont buy a 250/300, you will get so bored of it so quickly.

unless you want to throw money away trading up to a bigger bike in 3 months, buy the bike you see yourself riding in a year, something you can grow into, not the bike you think you should be riding now..

[NeilM]

You can wear hiking boots for the test.

I passed in normal jeans, hiking boots, decent jacket, gloves n lid.

[fq-craigus]

Personally i would say no to hikin boots, you have some good alternatives there so go with the one you like the look of, try them on and see whats comfy.

Walking boots dont offer a great deal of protection and also the feel of the pegs and pedals.

[NeilM]

Yeah I agree post test.

I went out n bought all decent gear then.

But I wasn't prepared to buy it all prior to passing.

(to be honest, if I'd have gone on a failing spree I would have reverted back to scooters. And you look a tool in leather on a T5 vespa)

[Joeman]

Be a bit careful of boot laces. Hiking boots tend to have big laces. Easy for them to get tangled in the foot pegs or gear/brake levers and you'll feel a right muppet for toppling over with your feet tied to the pegs.