Starting out.

TGHUN71 · 02-13-2008, 06:26 PM

First off, Hi to all.

Im 30+ (havent been on a bike since I was 17 ) and have been given CBT voucher for local bike training instructor for crimbo.

Havent book yet as I am getting some gear together first ( jacket, boots n gloves) as Training only supplies helmet high vis n gloves ( id feel better getting a pair that fits me).

After CBT whats the best way to go ?
Get a cheapish 125cc for a little while then do some training on bigger bikes then test.
Or
See what instructor says , n just go for training on bigger bike then sit test, pass (hopefully) and spend money on 600cc ?

Any advise/ suggestions welcome.

Bill CBF1000 · 02-13-2008, 07:02 PM

Personally I would go for the later option - but that is just me!

Wecome to the forums by the way - u dont have to be mad to be here, but it helps

grotbag · 02-13-2008, 08:46 PM

Hello again, said it somewhere else too

I agree with Bill, see what your instructors advice to you is, after all, he's the one watching what and how your doing!

I did my CBT a little while ago and have a 3 day course booked. My instructor want to see me riding a 125 for a bit longer to decide if I should stick with that or if he thinks I could cope with a 500 and the DSA.

Spree · 02-13-2008, 09:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bill CBF1000

Personally I would go for the later option - but that is just me!

Wecome to the forums by the way - u dont have to be mad to be here, but it helps

Its spelled DYSLEXIC Bill

Oh go for the direct access TG

druidsam · 02-14-2008, 01:01 AM

hiya tghun,welcome to the forum

. after i did my cbt i got a 125 untill i passed my tes then got a 600 which im still riding

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

TGHUN71 · 02-14-2008, 07:09 AM

Thanks for the help, still need to mull it over.

Is it just me or is the standard of eejits on the road increasing ?

I will post a more indepth question in general i think.

stella · 02-14-2008, 08:10 AM

Hi and welcome, we are not all mad in here (not all the time anyways!

)

Spree · 02-14-2008, 09:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TGHUN71

Thanks for the help, still need to mull it over.

Is it just me or is the standard of eejits on the road increasing ?

I will post a more indepth question in general i think.

No its not you - they are increasing fast

02-13-2008, 06:26 PM	#1 (permalink)
TGHUN71 Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Scotland Posts: 40	Starting out. First off, Hi to all. Im 30+ (havent been on a bike since I was 17 ) and have been given CBT voucher for local bike training instructor for crimbo. Havent book yet as I am getting some gear together first ( jacket, boots n gloves) as Training only supplies helmet high vis n gloves ( id feel better getting a pair that fits me). After CBT whats the best way to go ? Get a cheapish 125cc for a little while then do some training on bigger bikes then test. Or See what instructor says , n just go for training on bigger bike then sit test, pass (hopefully) and spend money on 600cc ? Any advise/ suggestions welcome.

02-13-2008, 07:02 PM	#2 (permalink)
Bill CBF1000 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Leigh Lancs Posts: 398	Re: Starting out. Personally I would go for the later option - but that is just me! Wecome to the forums by the way - u dont have to be mad to be here, but it helps Last edited by Bill CBF1000 : 02-13-2008 at 07:03 PM. Reason: dislexic fingers - n why is dislexic so bloody hard to spell???
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02-13-2008, 08:46 PM	#3 (permalink)
grotbag Moderator Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Near Hornsea, East Yorkshire, UK Posts: 5,856	Re: Starting out. Hello again, said it somewhere else too I agree with Bill, see what your instructors advice to you is, after all, he's the one watching what and how your doing! I did my CBT a little while ago and have a 3 day course booked. My instructor want to see me riding a 125 for a bit longer to decide if I should stick with that or if he thinks I could cope with a 500 and the DSA.
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02-14-2008, 01:01 AM	#5 (permalink)
druidsam Moderator Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: central scotland Posts: 3,468	Re: Starting out. hiya tghun,welcome to the forum. after i did my cbt i got a 125 untill i passed my tes then got a 600 which im still riding ........................Sam
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02-14-2008, 07:09 AM	#6 (permalink)
TGHUN71 Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Scotland Posts: 40	Re: Starting out. Thanks for the help, still need to mull it over. Is it just me or is the standard of eejits on the road increasing ? I will post a more indepth question in general i think.

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