Posted September 2, 201113 yr Hi everyone, Just bought a TW125 after nearly 8 years of waiting, picking it up monday and doing my cbt next week just wondering if anyone had any advice or tips on the cbt or my bike? Thanks Mat
September 2, 201113 yr mat. I am new to this site as well but i am sure you will get tons of great advise and tips on your bike from here.
September 3, 201113 yr Hi everyone, Just bought a TW125 after nearly 8 years of waiting, picking it up monday and doing my cbt next week just wondering if anyone had any advice or tips on the cbt or my bike? Thanks Mat hi mat,take a minute or two to just look through the highway code,it's not there to make life difficult for us,seriously...try and relax and enjoy your riding...best of luck,pip.
September 5, 201113 yr we don't have the CBT here in N Ireland but a good friend is taking his road test this week and is understandably nervous- it really is a matter of confidence and reminding yourself that you are up to the job .... good luck!!
September 6, 201113 yr Hi Mat Well after eight years of waiting you don't want to go rushing in unprepared! As previously mentioned, the highway code is your friend. If my memory serves me correct, the CBT was all about balance and control for the most part and then finished off with a nice gentle ride around some quiet roads. On your tight turns, keep your revs up and don't let the bike stall or over you go. It easily done. I did it many years after passing my test. One of the biggest things the instructor looks out for is your "lifesaver" glances. A quick nod over your left shoulder so to speak. He/she will be looking out for them as you are slowing down approaching junctions/traffic lights etc and again when you are setting off. You really can't underestimate the importance of that glance in the millisecond it takes. It does make you safer. Best of luck and let us know how you get on
September 10, 201113 yr Author Thanks everyone for being so welcoming and your replies, I've been thru the highway code and I've got my cbt today so im up early to have a quick look again before i go. Thanks again Mat
September 10, 201113 yr Author hi, I got through my cbt alright, got soaking wet on the ride out! lol all part of the fun, Learnt a valuable lesson dont drop down to 1st when doing 20mph! that shook me up abit! but pulled it back together pretty quickly Mat
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