Very new!

[Jacde]

Hi Folks
Just a quick introduction, I'm Jac, I've just booked my CBT, theory and DAS.
Only ever been on a bike as a pillion.
Intend to start looking at bikes so I can buy one asap after passing tests.
Any advice grately received! :D

[Roxy]

welcome Jac

my advice...do it asap!! and then you can enjoy! [smiley=thumbsup.gif]

roxy

[BB]

Hi and welcome to WB, [smiley=thumbsup.gif]

Good luck with the tests and hope you get out there soon

BB

[Jacde]

Taking myself off to bed with book the instructor gave me today after I booked tests, I have lots of reading to do. :)

[Hazel-nut]

welcome to WB!
good luck with the test

[Roll_on]

Hi Jac welcome to Wiltshire Bikers. Goodluck with the test.

[Ryan]

Welcome! good luck with passing :)

[Honda_Star]

welcome and good luck! [smiley=thumbsup.gif]

[FJ_Biker]

Hello Jacde

[Geordie Stu]

Welcome to WB Good Luck with your test [smiley=thumbsup.gif]

[Nico_babe]

Ah welcome to WB mate [smiley=thumbsup.gif]

[Lexx0r]

Hey
Best of luck passing everything :D
Top tip is to relax on everything. No-ones out to do you in for no reason!

Id defiantly book each test at different times (or get your training centre to reserve but not pay)

Cheers mate
Nathan

[Nokesy]

Welcome Jacde! I would buy a bike to do your test on - that way when you pass you can whip the L plates off and get on with it! That's what I did!! :) Good to have you on WB!

[Jacde]

Thanks for the warm welcome so far, currently you will find me mostly reading thru the technicalhelp/riding tips :D

As for my own bike, well I'm really not beholden to any particular make, but I'm only 5' 1" so whatever I get it's got to be small enough for me to get my leg over!! ;)

[darrenatthesally]

hi and welcome to the wb good luck with the test hope to see you soon

[darrenatthesally]

hi and welcome to the wb good luck with the test hope to see you soon

[Mas1]

Hello and welcome good luck with the test [smiley=thumbsup.gif]

[HensonA]

Hi and welcome and best of luck with the tests [smiley=thumbsup.gif]

[Jacde]

8 days and counting to my CBT is anyone else on here a complete novice like me?
Really looking forward to meeting tons of new friends :D
and being tail end Charlie on any ride outs! :)

[Nokesy]

You'll defo make loads of friends and everyone can ride at their own pace - it's important you do as a learner too. Best of luck for your CBT [smiley=thumbsup.gif]

[Davey]

Hi and Welcome - hope the cbt goes well - don't forget to relax and enjoy it as thats what biking is all about. [smiley=thumbsup.gif]

[Kevinb]

Hello & welcome. Good luck and enjoy your test

[Jacde]

Not that I'm counting but I start my CBT in 21 hours!
;D

[Scotty]

Good luck chuck! [smiley=thumbsup.gif]

Try not to let it be a pressure situation, just say to yourself "I'm going to see what I can learn from this and enjoy myself as much as I can" 8-) :)

[crewy]

Hi, welcome to WB, and good luck for 2morrow [smiley=thumbsup.gif]

[igbell]

Yellow and welcome

[Sue_Boyce]

Hiya Jac, good luck for tomorrow, see you soon on 2 wheels x

[Last Train]

Not that I'm counting but I start my CBT in 21 hours!
;D

Ride well

:)

[Morticia]

SO, spill the beans girl! I can't give you any tips, relax was the last thing I did...

As for the bikes, get whatever you fancy, don't let your height restrict you, I'm a shortie and have had both my bikes lowered. [smiley=2vrolijk_08.gif]

[Mitch9128]

Get yourself a snotter CG125 off Ebay and ride it everywhere up to your DAS, guarenteed you'll get the money back on it, when it comes time to buy your first Busa.

[BB]

Not that I'm counting but I start my CBT in 21 hours!
;D

Well? :-?

BB

[Jacde]

OH MY GOODNESS ME

I want to come and hug you all!! :D

Well I was terrified and excited at the same time, at one point I really did think I wouldn't ever ride a bike and then I had a bit of an eureka moment [smiley=thumbsup.gif]

The instructor, John, has the patience of a saint and is so encouraging and I can't wait to go back.

I've had the advice from you all running through my rather fluffy brain on a continuous loop today, and it helped enormously, so thank you all so very much.

Can't believe how shattered I am tho, so I'm not jumping on the bike tomorrow (as much as I would love to) but going back next week, instructor thinks the experience from today will mean that next week I'll get through the CBT, I did managed to get as far as figure of 8's and I only had 1 big wobble where I dropped the bike, but otherwise I'm loving every minute of it.

;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

[Scotty]

See, told you.... [smiley=thumbsup.gif]

Well done for getting aboard, take your time, do it at your own pace, take a deep breath and enjoy..... 8-)

[AlanMc]

[quote is anyone else on here a complete novice like me?
Really looking forward to meeting tons of new friends :D
and being tail end Charlie on any ride outs! :)[/quote]

Im quite new myself,
hopefully i will join u at the tail end of a rideout [smiley=thumbsup.gif]

[BB]

That's great news, [smiley=2vrolijk_08.gif]

Don't worry about dropping the bike - we have all done it - one experienced rider I know did it u turning only last week! ;D

Keep us posted how you get on next week. [smiley=thumbsup.gif]

BB

[Jacde]

It's a deal V1per [smiley=thumbsup.gif] however I think it'll be a while yet before I'm unleashed on the great unsuspecting public :o

Why on earth did I not find biking years ago? ;D

Right I'm shattered, so I'm off to bed, but once again, thanks so much for the encouragement folks, you're fab :)

[Morticia]

Oh, no cbt today then? Did you do that thing with, oh, what are they called? The ones by the greyhound racing ground, Abbey something? They let you have a go on their 125 but you're not actually doing any tests?

[Jacde]

Hi Morticia, yep it was the start of my CBT yesterday, going to take a few days I reckon as the only thing with 2 wheels I've ever ridden is a cycle, but both instructor and myself were happy with the progress I made yesterday so thumbs up all round [smiley=thumbsup.gif]
I'm using ABC training in Swindon, do Abbey do taster sessions then?

[Bikermouse]

Welcome and well done on the start of your CBT. As for only being 5' 1", I consider that tall! I'm only 4' 11.5"

kj

[Jacde]

Hi Bikermouse, out of curiosity what do you ride? I'm 5' 1.5" ;D the half makes all the difference doesn't it!

[Bonnielass]

Well done on starting your CBT, I had never ridden a bike before doing mine, it is scary but you'll get there, I think I dropped my instructors bike 3 times (sorry Mark) but he was great and got me through. You go girl!! [smiley=thumbsup.gif]

[Jacde]

Thanks Bonnielass, phew glad to know that other people haven't just sat on a bike and it all just fall into place. ::) I had such a enjoyable day yesterday, and can't wait to get back on the bike again. ;D

[matty999]

hi there

[bobf279]

So is the CBT squared away now?

[Jacde]

So is the CBT squared away now?

Hi bob, thanks for asking, had a good day on the bike, got the figure of 8 round the cones sussed today. slow starts are coming along and stopping is getting there, oh and the instructor told me to get the bike into 2nd gear today ;D another milestone ticked!

One thing I realised is, riding a bike is not natural for me :-? but practice makes perfect, and I'm really enjoying the practice ;D ;D

The light bulb is now on, tho very dim at the mo ::) have 2 more days booked and hopefully I'll be able to say I've got my CBT ::)

[bobf279]

Glad you are enjoying it, the training will be worth it in the end