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I had my first ride on a motorbike the other day, It was scary but exciting at the same time. Really want to get my CBT & my own bike in the future

2 years ago by SamXavia to c/motorcycles

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@motorcycles I had my first ride on a motorbike the other day, It was scary but exciting at the same time. Really want to get my CBT & my own bike in the future

StrongHorseWeakNeigh 14 points 2 years ago

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sam 16 points 2 years ago

So in the UK we have something called a CBT (Compulsory basic training) it's a day course so you can go on up to a 125 on the road with L plates, it's not a licence just get's you on the road.

Yeah not the other two lol

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GBU_28 12 points 2 years ago

Ah, that acronym is pretty stomped, no surprise folks were curious.

Cognitive behavioral therapy

Cock and ball torture

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idiomaddict 7 points 2 years ago

Stomped and cbt in the same context is tough to read

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GBU_28 2 points 2 years ago

The universe is bound in patterns.

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StrongHorseWeakNeigh 5 points 2 years ago

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leftzero 2 points 2 years ago

Not “Closed Beta Test”.

That's not what CBT means on the Internet.

So, I'd assume it's the other one... though I can't imagine how even people who are into that could ride a bike afterwards (well, I suppose if they're the ones inflicting it...).

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sam 1 point 2 years ago

Always love a good Thor video, yeah lots of meanings for CBT

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mipadaitu 8 points 2 years ago

That's a lot of bike for a beginner! Glad you had fun and stayed safe!

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sam 4 points 2 years ago

It was only basic clutch control, turning and breaking. Didn't get over 10mph, also will do (I did wear full gear well riding as well)

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natecox 5 points 2 years ago

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sam 2 points 2 years ago

Thank you, yeah this is a friends bike. I hope that when I pass my training to get a Honda CB125r as my first bike.

My friend also did mention about the flat wrist, luckily I will also be doing a training course before I can actually be on the road.

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natecox 1 point 2 years ago

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saltesc 2 points 2 years ago

Oh, good. Because I was also going to comment on your lack of gear! When you do get a bike, budget 80% for bike, 20% for gear. You don't have to go top end, but certainly avoid low end. Affordable comfort and safety is what you're aiming for, consider your weather conditions and gear up for that 👍

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sam 2 points 2 years ago

Yeah certainly didn't get low gear, have paid about £500 on gear so far. Need a new helmet as I was donated it, along with some trousers as I'm using my friends atm. Probably costing another £300 at least but least I'd be protected.

Going to spend about £3,000 on a bike so think I have actually spend more than 20% on gear.

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SuperSpruce 2 points 2 years ago

It says "125" on it though. It seems like a 125cc bike made to look like a faster bike. Please correct me if I'm wrong.

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sin_free_for_00_days 4 points 2 years ago

I spent so many years, as kid, day-dreaming out the car window that I was riding my bike and keeping up with everyone. I still get that rush every so often after a couple decades of mostly commuting on my bike. Get on that CBT and get riding! It's great fun, and great for many other reasons as well.

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andyortlieb 3 points 2 years ago

Get obsessed with learning new ways to be safe. It's more fun than it sounds like, I think doing a great job being in traffic and choosing the right way to control your bike is a really rewarding path. And the safer you are the longer you get to ride.

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Anticorp 2 points 2 years ago

It's much scarier being a passenger on a motorcycle than it is being a rider. Being a rider is pure fun.

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sam 2 points 2 years ago

Then I should do wonderfully, I've gotten so used to being happy as a pillion. I'd probably love being in control of my own bike

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Anticorp 2 points 2 years ago

There are few feelings like it in the world. I've been riding for 32 years and I still have a blast every time.

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Kadaj21 2 points 2 years ago

I haven’t ridden in forever, but i liked to get into first and get a feel for the clutch of whatever I was riding first before going out on the main road. I usually rode cruisers or standards, but I hear sport bikes are a bit more touchy/sensitive.

Once they get a bit cheaper used and i clean up my finances I’d love to get a e-motorcycle….or something easy around town like a Rebel or similar. I mostly road a 80s Suzuki Intruder 750 before the wiring bit the dust when I was a teen/20s (older millennial)….then the Buddy50 my sister bought🤣

I keep looking at these forums like a kid looking in a candy shop lol.

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sam 3 points 2 years ago

Yeah my first little ride was only around the car park but it was great fun and each time I'm pillion for my friend I've got a great big smile on my face, I love it so much and can't wait to see what I can do with Motorbikes in the future.

I'm hoping to get a Honda CB125r in the future what's a street bike. I always love seeing some really nice bikes across forms and the web, or even in real life where I can admire them.

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Kadaj21 2 points 2 years ago

Oh yeah I had a blast ripping down the little bi-way in my town. Now I’m in the middle of a halfway decent sized city and something like that would be great around town. If I wanted to commute to work though I’d probably want a 250cc bike or a bit more for the highway. I’m just out of practice anymore 😭

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sam 2 points 2 years ago

Eventually I'd get a 300cc or something when I get my full licence to the motorways in the UK but a 125 is good enough especially as I'm only doing my training meaning I'd need Learner plates on till I decide to actually do my licence.

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Fedegenerate 1 point 2 years ago

"Motorcycle Roadcraft: The Police Rider's Handbook" is an excellent read. Get it early and you won't have to unlearn anything.

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sam 1 point 2 years ago

Thank you, I will certainly look into getting that book as it could be a great help to learn how to ride safely :3

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Fedegenerate 1 point 2 years ago

Do you know what kind of bike you're wanting? Adventure, sports, cruiser etc? No more unasked advise I promise, I just like talking bike.

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sam 2 points 2 years ago

I'm currently looking at a street bike. The Honda CB125R, also no problem at all, I love talking about bikes too, don't know everything but getting there

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Fedegenerate 1 point 2 years ago

Good choice, my first bike was a 125 CBR and my current cb600f doesn't bias my opinion at all. Do you have friends/family to toddle along with?

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