@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
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.
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.
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 😭
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.
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.
Sorry, just passing by on all but what does CBT mean in this context? I can think of two meanings and neither makes sense
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
That’s a lot of bike for a beginner! Glad you had fun and stayed safe!
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)
“Motorcycle Roadcraft: The Police Rider’s Handbook” is an excellent read. Get it early and you won’t have to unlearn anything.
Thank you, I will certainly look into getting that book as it could be a great help to learn how to ride safely :3
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.
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
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?
I have a friend that has been coming across and having me pillion for them at the moment but I know a few others I might be able to reach out to for advice and things… maybe.
Family is supportive but sadly don’t have bikes themselves so going to going alone with that aspect.
Not so much advise as finding good roads and solid stops. I prefer solo rides but it depends on who you are and why you’re out. Come to Yorkshire, we have wonderful roads and beautiful scenery and a 125 won’t run you to afoul of our notorious police.
Yorkshire is a little far from Southampton but I should really do it, I know it’s quite beautiful up there and haven’t been in many years.
It’s much scarier being a passenger on a motorcycle than it is being a rider. Being a rider is pure fun.
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
There are few feelings like it in the world. I’ve been riding for 32 years and I still have a blast every time.
