julieann Posted July 22, 2021 Share Posted July 22, 2021 Hi All, Yes, I know it's a dreaded scooter and not a bike. But I am very nervous about getting onto the roads. I was in a 70mph into the armco car crash years ago and it gave me a bit of a phobia. So, now in my 50s, I am hoping to get onto the roads. Given the fact that I am a bit chicken, but still want to give a go, the plan is to do my CBT get a Yamaha 125 Tricity, pootle around on that for a while to get some experience and road sense and then do direct entry when I have some confidence. I like the Tricity because I have read about its stability but I have read in some places that I can ride one on just a CBT and in others that I can't. I have no car licence. Ultimate aim is a nice big juicy Trike. Any help would be much appreciated x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiggie Posted July 22, 2021 Share Posted July 22, 2021 Welcome to the forum Nice short and simple: Yes you can ride that scooter on a CBT Remember a CBT only lasts for two years though so you will either have to plan on taking a full license or live with having to take a CBT every couple of years 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rightstuff Posted July 22, 2021 Share Posted July 22, 2021 I think you can ride up to 400cc trike scooter it's to do with the front wheel spacing 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiwiBob Posted July 22, 2021 Share Posted July 22, 2021 9 minutes ago, rightstuff said: I think you can ride up to 400cc trike scooter it's to do with the front wheel spacing You need a full category A motorbike licence to ride trikes with a power output more than 15kw https://www.gov.uk/ride-motorcycle-moped 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dynax Posted July 22, 2021 Share Posted July 22, 2021 7 hours ago, rightstuff said: I think you can ride up to 400cc trike scooter it's to do with the front wheel spacing She will be limited to a 125 on a provisional as she has no full driving licence Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dynax Posted July 22, 2021 Share Posted July 22, 2021 Hi @julieann get your cbt done but try out a standard geared bike while you are there you may surprise yourself, good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pbassred Posted August 6, 2021 Share Posted August 6, 2021 Gears are just another control. I don't know why people get obsessed with it. Disengage the drive train, shove a different cog in and reconnect. Talking about it makes people apprehensive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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