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TariqD · Post by **TariqD** » Tue Jul 15, 2014 8:56 pm

Yes boys names Taz. Joined mainly cos I'm looking for information. Plan on doing a CBT soon and then get full licence and buy a Yamaha/Honda bike in the near future. Have no bike experience at all. Watched a video and I'm pretty sure I can ride a bike to perfection

But yeah I'm mainly here cos I'm looking to get informed before making big decisions in life.
Have a good day boys
From North London

Post by **Madturk999** » Tue Jul 15, 2014 9:07 pm

Hi mate welcome good lick with gettin ur licence

Post by **Steve R1** » Wed Jul 16, 2014 6:46 am

Hi Taz,

Good luck with your CBT, that will give you an idea if bikes are fir you or not, get some good training pass your test and ask peeps on here fir advice. You may not always like what we say, but our advice is given from the heart, we have been there, done it and got the t shirt and scars to show fur it. For example if you were to say you wanted to buy an R1 as your first bike, everyone on here would advise against it, if you were after a YZF R125 then that would be a different story. We have oscar on here fro Sweden he rides an R125 and will have lots of advice to give you.

The thing is we are here fir you to use as a sounding board.

So good luck and let us know how you get on.

Post by **jompy** » Wed Jul 16, 2014 8:47 am

Welcome in Taz
As Steve said get your CBT booked , biking isn't for everyone & it can be a steep learning curve , passing your test is just the start to the real learning .
You will love biking it's hard to describe to a non biker !
What ever you do or buy good luck

Post by **Moise** » Wed Jul 16, 2014 1:38 pm

CBT???

Dannydamanny · Post by **Dannydamanny** » Wed Jul 16, 2014 2:12 pm

Compulsary basic training. A must have if you want any form of two wheeled motorised transport in Uk. Its a course, lasts a day, learn very little IMO but you have to do it.

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Post by **jompy** » Wed Jul 16, 2014 3:03 pm

Dannydamanny wrote:Compulsary basic training. A must have if you want any form of two wheeled motorised transport in Uk. Its a course, lasts a day, learn very little IMO but you have to do it.

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it's to make sure you remember to put your feet down when you stop & of cause to show you where the brakes are , if they think you're not going to kill your self in a few days they then alow you to ride on "L" plates , like your "P" plates i think

Post by **Luke03R1** » Wed Jul 16, 2014 3:29 pm

Is this a joke?

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Post by **jompy** » Wed Jul 16, 2014 5:19 pm

Luke03R1 wrote:Is this a joke?

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If it is i feel like Steve R1cuz i just aint getting the punch line

Post by **Moise** » Wed Jul 16, 2014 6:15 pm

jompy wrote:
Luke03R1 wrote:Is this a joke?

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If it is i feel like Steve R1cuz i just aint getting the punch line

No, I just laughed when I read "good luck with your CBT" as it does have another meaning!

Post by **Steve R1** » Wed Jul 16, 2014 8:19 pm

Moise wrote:
jompy wrote:
Luke03R1 wrote:Is this a joke?

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If it is i feel like Steve R1cuz i just aint getting the punch line
No, I just laughed when I read "good luck with your CBT" as it does have another meaning!

Spill the beans mate.. What other meaning does CBT have..... Remember im the resident muppet ..... I'm so naive that when the guys at work told me they had taken gullible out of the dictionary.... I believed them

I'm with Jompy..... I do t get the joke either..... But I guess we make. A right pare

yes Jon I mean pair

blackal · Post by **blackal** » Wed Jul 16, 2014 8:21 pm

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Post by **Moise** » Wed Jul 16, 2014 8:27 pm

Steve R1 wrote:
Moise wrote:
jompy wrote:
Luke03R1 wrote:Is this a joke?

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If it is i feel like Steve R1cuz i just aint getting the punch line
No, I just laughed when I read "good luck with your CBT" as it does have another meaning!
Spill the beans mate.. What other meaning does CBT have..... Remember im the resident muppet ..... I'm so naive that when the guys at work told me they had taken gullible out of the dictionary.... I believed them

I'm with Jompy..... I do t get the joke either..... But I guess we make. A right pare yes Jon I mean pair

Sorry, not in a Family Friendly forum! Look it up at urbandictionary.com

stug · Post by **stug** » Wed Jul 16, 2014 8:31 pm

Its not that family friendly.
Cock and ball torture??
Is that what you get up to then?

Post by **Steve R1** » Wed Jul 16, 2014 8:47 pm

Cheers Stug.... I think I will give that one a miss.

Post by **Moise** » Thu Jul 17, 2014 12:44 am

stug wrote:Its not that family friendly.
Cock and ball torture??
Is that what you get up to then?

Only when I brake hard and slide into the back of the tank.

Post by **Steve R1** » Thu Jul 17, 2014 4:47 am

Moise wrote:
stug wrote:Its not that family friendly.
Cock and ball torture??
Is that what you get up to then?
Only when I brake hard and slide into the back of the tank.

You need to be gripping the tank with your knees mate to stop that. Stomp grip helps ... Or were you joking and it's gone over my head again

Post by **LOCKE** » Thu Jul 17, 2014 7:03 am

Well that's another forum member lost as you guys can't stop talking about cock and balls!

if you are still here Taz, welcome in mate. My advice would be pass your CBT and then do lessons don't just piss about for 2 years then resist your CBT. Also a lot of people don't realise the financial cost of biking i.e. lessons, tests, riding gear etc before you even get a bike. Good luck it's well worth doing.

Colin

TariqD · Post by **TariqD** » Thu Jul 17, 2014 8:31 am

Cheers guys haha. Yeah I know it's costly and I'm somewhat prepared for it. As a kid I used to cycle an obscene amount and always loved it through the blood sweat and tears so I'm guessing motorbikes should be my thing but we shall soon see. Are lessons like driving lessons or can you get away with doing fewer lessons? I've been driving for 2 years now and am road smart. Think I may have to dip into another thread lol

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Post by **jompy** » Thu Jul 17, 2014 8:37 am

I think most people do a 3-5 day course then sit their test

Post by **Moise** » Thu Jul 17, 2014 8:49 am

Welcome Taz, sorry about the thread hijack.

It is such a drama to learn to ride now that I admire anyone who decides to do it. It is worth it though, good luck.

Post by **Moise** » Thu Jul 17, 2014 9:02 am

Steve R1 wrote:
Moise wrote:
stug wrote:Its not that family friendly.
Cock and ball torture??
Is that what you get up to then?
Only when I brake hard and slide into the back of the tank.
You need to be gripping the tank with your knees mate to stop that. Stomp grip helps ... Or were you joking and it's gone over my head again

Sorry, I was joking.

Post by **jompy** » Thu Jul 17, 2014 11:20 am

Moise wrote:
Steve R1 wrote:
Moise wrote:
stug wrote:Its not that family friendly.
Cock and ball torture??
Is that what you get up to then?
Only when I brake hard and slide into the back of the tank.
You need to be gripping the tank with your knees mate to stop that. Stomp grip helps ... Or were you joking and it's gone over my head again
Sorry, I was joking.

Lol moise you'll get used to Steve there's a lot goes over his head , he's a bloody good bloke though

joe_bloggs · Post by **joe_bloggs** » Thu Jul 17, 2014 9:38 pm

Welcome in bud, I took lessons over a few months then Mod1 and Mod2 tests with direct access as I was (slight;y)^^ over 24, a mate of mine took the 5 day course, he had his Mod1 booked on the monday morning, the Mod2 booked for the afternoon, he failed the Mod1, wasnt allowed to sit Mod2 due to failing first part, lost his test fee so bear that in mind as sh!t happens sometimes.

Cheers John

stug · Post by **stug** » Fri Jul 18, 2014 8:59 am

Its basically the same as cars. Some people are naturally good and pick everything up quickly and others need more time.
Do your CBT and see how you get on and take it from there.
If you have a bike , get out on it as often as you can after passing the CBT and then you might need fewer lessons.

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