Motorcycle Training Forum

[razzer13]

Hi - just wanted to introduce myself - i was looking for some kind of forum for newbies to biking and here it is!!! I'm 36 years old and don't ride at the moment but am going 4 my free 30min assessment on tuesday to see where i am before i try my CBT!
Hoping to chat to people about anything and everything - bikes especially but i'm into TV, films, reading etc!
Give me a shout!

Gary (Razzer13)

[Rjhmt]

Hi Gary and welcome to the training forum!
So you are going to go for an assessment before your CBT? great news and I'm sure it will not put you off!
Where are you located? and who are you doing your CBT with? What bike are you thinking of getting?
The training forum is only a month old, so still very new to everyone, however I am logging on everyday, so any questions regarding motorcycle training please register them, and I and others will reply.
If you know of anyone else that is interested in getting into biking then please let them know about the forum.
How were you directed to the training forum?:D

[razzer13]

Hi - i'm off for my assessment on Tuesday with Roadrunner - who are based in Leeds and thats where i found the initial link that led me to the forum! I'm hoping that things go well before i decide what bike to get - probably a 125 to start off with if i can pass my CBT - bit nervous about it all cos i did try the CBT about 15years ago and i wasn't as good as the other riders which is way i wanted an assessment before trying my hand at the CBT - didn't want to waste my money and the instructor's time if i'm a hopeless case!

[Rjhmt]

Sounds good, and I am sure you will be fine with it.
At least you will get a bit of a head start this time with the assessment first.
However don't think you are wasting your Instructors time because if he/she is a good Instructor they will pitch the course to your individual need.
The important thing is not to put too much pressure on yourself, and try and enjoy the day.
I wish you well with the assessment, and CBT, and please let us on the forum know when it is

[St/M D]

Hi Gary,
just try to relax and enjoy it and I'm sure you'll be fine.

Oh and welcome to the forum.

[Rjhmt]

Melanie, one of our 1st time passes! Melanie you will have to re-introduce yourself on the forum, by accident I deleted your previous intro, and Ian's.

[razzer13]

thanks for all the support - i am nervous about it all but i'm determined to give it my best shot and hopefully the assessment will make the CBT easier

[Rjhmt]

Hi Gary, How was the assessment? Did you enjoy it? And when have you booked your CBT for then?

[razzer13]

HI - the instructor couldn't fit me in on tuesday afternoon - i work as a postie so he told me to give him a ring whenever i got finished but he was booked up so i'm doing it tomorrow (Thursday 17th May) so fingers crossed that it goes well and i'll post either tomorrow night or friday!

[St/M D]

How did it go, hope you had fun.

[yorkie 1200]

yes mate wot happened thursday
dont keep us in suspence

[Rjhmt]

Hey, I bet that assessment went so well your out busy doing your CBT?
Let us know what the outcome is

[razzer13]

Just to keep you updated - the saga of my assessment rumbles on... i went on thursday but the instructor didn't turn up so after about twenty minutes of waiting and leaving him a couple of calls then i ended up going home!
I've spoken to the instructor this morning and he apologised because someones bike had broken down and he didn't have my number to contact me - so we've re-arranged it for tomorrow afternoon (Tuesday) at 4:30pm.... fingers crossed its third time lucky!

[Rjhmt]

3rd time lucky! Good luck!
If all else fails get yourself over to Sunny Congleton

[yorkie 1200]

good luck for tommorrow mate