Passed test today! now have full cat. A licence!

scorpian81 · 11-20-2008, 07:40 PM

Hi all, after an intensive 3 days training, (did CBT in January) the 4th day (today) saw me take my test and pass! I did get 6 minors which I don't know how concerned to be about that, but very relieved and chuffed I passed is the end result.
On a different note, I know winter is the best time to buy a bike, but wondered if I should buy now or wait until January which I had previously planned? If it makes any difference.
I know exactly what bike I want, its what I think is perfect(most suited) for me. A Honda CBF600SA. I will be buying second hand, probably a 3 or 4 year old bike as my budget is around 3000. Can then replace my tired old H100S two-stroke and ride in comfort at last.

Any feedback appreciated.
PS. I have read indie's sticky post thing and found it very good advice for all.
Ian.

Reddit · 11-20-2008, 07:43 PM

Congrats Ian

Another one joins the fold

eddie1234 · 11-20-2008, 07:48 PM

congrats

on the contrary this time of the year its a buyers market......loads of bikers put their bikes away till summer....loads of bikes for sale and not many people looking....credit crunch....peeps short of cash for christmas and cant get credit.....so you'll prolly get the best deal just now

Spinaltapper · 11-20-2008, 07:53 PM

Hi Scorpion, congrats on the pass mate, well done.

How did you find the intensive course? Mine starts tomorrow

for 3 days!

scorpian81 · 11-20-2008, 07:55 PM

thanks guys. very good advice there, i did know all of that just not to what extent if you see what i mean? anyway, i think now will be the time, and had best go and empty my ISA! cheers

grotbag · 11-20-2008, 07:58 PM

C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S

scorpian81 · 11-20-2008, 08:03 PM

hi spinaltapper, thanks. well ay the risk of sounding stupid, i found it intensive. not in a bad way though. its just from basic cbt stuff to a few months on my own to all of these things i need to do. u-turns, shoulder checks etc etc. i dont to make it sound daunting at all, as in fact i found it all comes in to place easily with that practice. i did 4 hours a day, of which 3 and a half hours was riding. and most of all, the instructor knows its a lot to take in at first and wont expect you to get it all within 30 minutes. hope that helps mate. just relax thats very important too, being tense doesnt help as i found out.

druidsam · 11-20-2008, 08:09 PM

congratulations ian, elcome to the two wheeled world

.........................Sam

scorpian81 · 11-20-2008, 08:10 PM

thanks! and you missed a 'w' lol

Spree · 11-20-2008, 08:25 PM

Well done Ian and the best of luck for your future biking mate

11-20-2008, 07:40 PM	#1 (permalink)
scorpian81 Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Kent Posts: 16	Passed test today! now have full cat. A licence! Hi all, after an intensive 3 days training, (did CBT in January) the 4th day (today) saw me take my test and pass! I did get 6 minors which I don't know how concerned to be about that, but very relieved and chuffed I passed is the end result. On a different note, I know winter is the best time to buy a bike, but wondered if I should buy now or wait until January which I had previously planned? If it makes any difference. I know exactly what bike I want, its what I think is perfect(most suited) for me. A Honda CBF600SA. I will be buying second hand, probably a 3 or 4 year old bike as my budget is around 3000. Can then replace my tired old H100S two-stroke and ride in comfort at last. Any feedback appreciated. PS. I have read indie's sticky post thing and found it very good advice for all. Ian.

11-20-2008, 07:43 PM	#2 (permalink)
Reddit Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Llanelli (ish) South Wales Posts: 1,554	Re: Passed test today! now have full cat. A licence! Congrats Ian Another one joins the fold

11-20-2008, 07:48 PM	#3 (permalink)
eddie1234 Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: glasgow Posts: 98	Re: Passed test today! now have full cat. A licence! congrats on the contrary this time of the year its a buyers market......loads of bikers put their bikes away till summer....loads of bikes for sale and not many people looking....credit crunch....peeps short of cash for christmas and cant get credit.....so you'll prolly get the best deal just now

11-20-2008, 07:53 PM	#4 (permalink)
Spinaltapper Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Nottingham Posts: 285	Re: Passed test today! now have full cat. A licence! Hi Scorpion, congrats on the pass mate, well done. How did you find the intensive course? Mine starts tomorrow for 3 days!

11-20-2008, 07:55 PM	#5 (permalink)
scorpian81 Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Kent Posts: 16	Re: Passed test today! now have full cat. A licence! thanks guys. very good advice there, i did know all of that just not to what extent if you see what i mean? anyway, i think now will be the time, and had best go and empty my ISA! cheers

11-20-2008, 07:58 PM	#6 (permalink)
grotbag Moderator Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Near Hornsea,on the East Yorkshire coast Posts: 9,399	Re: Passed test today! now have full cat. A licence! C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S
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11-20-2008, 08:03 PM	#7 (permalink)
scorpian81 Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Kent Posts: 16	Re: Passed test today! now have full cat. A licence! hi spinaltapper, thanks. well ay the risk of sounding stupid, i found it intensive. not in a bad way though. its just from basic cbt stuff to a few months on my own to all of these things i need to do. u-turns, shoulder checks etc etc. i dont to make it sound daunting at all, as in fact i found it all comes in to place easily with that practice. i did 4 hours a day, of which 3 and a half hours was riding. and most of all, the instructor knows its a lot to take in at first and wont expect you to get it all within 30 minutes. hope that helps mate. just relax thats very important too, being tense doesnt help as i found out.

11-20-2008, 08:09 PM	#8 (permalink)
druidsam Moderator Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: central scotland Posts: 5,750	Re: Passed test today! now have full cat. A licence! congratulations ian, elcome to the two wheeled world .........................Sam
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11-20-2008, 08:10 PM	#9 (permalink)
scorpian81 Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Kent Posts: 16	Re: Passed test today! now have full cat. A licence! thanks! and you missed a 'w' lol

11-20-2008, 08:25 PM	#10 (permalink)
Spree Administrator Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Newton Le Willows Posts: 3,306	Re: Passed test today! now have full cat. A licence! Well done Ian and the best of luck for your future biking mate
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