First solo ride after cbt - SV650.org

DomP · 20-03-15, 11:54 AM

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.

NTECUK · 20-03-15, 12:18 PM

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

20-03-15, 12:19 PM

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.

maviczap · 20-03-15, 01:39 PM

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.

DomP · 20-03-15, 03:37 PM

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

Nutsinatin · 20-03-15, 06:57 PM

Where you based?

DomP · 20-03-15, 09:17 PM

Herefordshire, miles from anywhere!

21-03-15, 08:40 AM

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.

21-03-15, 11:00 AM

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

DomP · 21-03-15, 08:50 PM

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?

20-03-15, 11:54 AM	#1
DomP Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Kington Herefordshire Posts: 916	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.

20-03-15, 12:18 PM	#2
NTECUK Member Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: essex Posts: 5,314	Re: First solo ride after cbt Take it easy. Hold your head up and look were you Want to go. __________________ Raisin cookies that look like chocolate chip cookies are the reason I have trust issues.

20-03-15, 12:19 PM	#3
SvNewbie Guest Posts: n/a	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.

20-03-15, 01:39 PM	#4
maviczap Member Mega Poster Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 9,097	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. __________________ We're riding out tonight to case the promised land Make everyday count RIP Reeder - Jolly Green Giant and comedy genius

20-03-15, 03:37 PM	#5
DomP Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Kington Herefordshire Posts: 916	Re: First solo ride after cbt Thanks folks, I'm a little apprehensive but determined. Any insurance places I should try tonight?

20-03-15, 06:57 PM	#6
Nutsinatin Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Lyne, Surrey Posts: 570	Re: First solo ride after cbt Where you based? __________________ Blue K9 Pointy - Squished by a car/kerb/wall Blue K9 Pointy #2 - Nearly at 120,000 miles!

20-03-15, 09:17 PM	#7
DomP Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Kington Herefordshire Posts: 916	Re: First solo ride after cbt Herefordshire, miles from anywhere!

21-03-15, 08:40 AM	#8
figaro Guest Posts: n/a	Re: First solo ride after cbt 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.

21-03-15, 11:00 AM	#9
Robbyrner Guest Posts: n/a	Re: First solo ride after cbt My advice would be just don't panic, take your time and focus on doing things properly/safely. Speed isn't important.... Yet!

21-03-15, 08:50 PM	#10
DomP Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Kington Herefordshire Posts: 916	Re: First solo ride after cbt 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?

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