First solo ride after cbt
 

Well I've serviced my yzf r125 ready for my first ride after doing my cbt, any advice? I'm planning on just doing a few short journeys on known roads to begin with then when I'm more at ease with general riding /gear changes I will book some more lessons.

I found on my cbt I really just needed some time on my own to really get to grips with knowing what great I'm in etc.

Re: First solo ride after cbt
 

Take it easy.
Hold your head up and look were you Want to go.

Re: First solo ride after cbt
 

My first ride after my CBT was on a bike I rented for a weekend. Rode it around all weekend (literally 12 hours a day!), by the Sunday I felt comfortable enough to ride around central London without too many issues.

Just take it at your own pace.

Re: First solo ride after cbt
 

Now you've passed they'll be less stress on you, so you can relax a bit, take your time and keep it smooth.

it'll all come together.

Re: First solo ride after cbt
 

Thanks folks, I'm a little apprehensive but determined. Any insurance places I should try tonight?

Re: First solo ride after cbt
 

Where you based?

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Herefordshire, miles from anywhere!

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Just get some miles under your belt, that's the only way to learn and to progress.

It's good practise to look as far ahead as you can, make a habit of it. If it goes a bit tits-up in a corner, look towards the exit, don't target fixate, you will go to where you're looking, so look to where you want to be heading.

And on quieter roads have a mess around with countersteering.

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My advice would be just don't panic, take your time and focus on doing things properly/safely. Speed isn't important.... Yet!

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I have to be honest, I didn't go out today. I spent a while looking at insurance and couldn't decide on comprehensive etc. Then had to take our German exchange student out for the day.

Any insurance advice?