Just came across this forum and have found it useful already.
I am in my early 40s and finally got round to motorcycling after many years thinking about it. Being a cycle commuter, and an experienced driver I thought motorcycling would be quite straightforward. Nevertheless I had an underlying trepidation as I took my CBT in May.
After struggling through my CBT, I had several lessons on a 125, intending to go the direct access route but I never really felt confident that I could handle a bigger bike so I recently decided to get my own 125 and gain more experience - I hope to take my test later this summer.
Initially I felt disappointed that I wasn't picking it up quickly but everyone is different - I just need more time to practice and gain experience.
I am currently enjoying riding a Yamaha YBR125 and feeling more confident each time I go out. I reckon I'll take my test on this bike and ride restricted for a couple of years, as I think this is the best option for me.
Stu
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by yorkie 1200 on Fri Jul 20, 2007 1:43 pm
hi stu and welcome to the forum 
glad you persevered with your cbt and are now enjoying motorcycling
although the weather could be a lot better
any questions or help you think you might need
ask away theres loads of helpful advice from the people
on this site
cheers
ian
glad you persevered with your cbt and are now enjoying motorcycling
although the weather could be a lot better
any questions or help you think you might need
ask away theres loads of helpful advice from the people
on this site
cheers
ian
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by rjh_786Bn on Fri Jul 20, 2007 5:14 pm
Welcome to the Forum! How did you come across us? Where are you from?Where did you complete your CBT? Please tell all your biking buddies about us, the more the merrier! 
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by smurfy on Fri Jul 20, 2007 5:53 pm
Hi Stu
I'm a bit like you in that I was pretty nervous about the whole learning to ride thing once I actually got round to starting the process.
It seems to me that people put themselves under a lot of pressure to move onto bigger bikes before they feel comfortable which I'm sure leads to all sorts of problems. I too was pretty disappointed at not picking it up as quickly as I'd hoped to, or passing my test the first few times, but at the end of the day it doesn't really matter. As long as you're enjoying it and you stick with it you get there in the end
Personally, I'm quite happy pootling about on my ickle cbr125 and when I eventually do pass my test I'm not really in that much of a hurry to upgrade. That's not to say I don't WANT a bigger bike because of course I do. I just know that I'll be a lot safer if I upgrade at a pace I feel comfortable with.
Keep enjoying it
I'm a bit like you in that I was pretty nervous about the whole learning to ride thing once I actually got round to starting the process.
It seems to me that people put themselves under a lot of pressure to move onto bigger bikes before they feel comfortable which I'm sure leads to all sorts of problems. I too was pretty disappointed at not picking it up as quickly as I'd hoped to, or passing my test the first few times, but at the end of the day it doesn't really matter. As long as you're enjoying it and you stick with it you get there in the end
Personally, I'm quite happy pootling about on my ickle cbr125 and when I eventually do pass my test I'm not really in that much of a hurry to upgrade. That's not to say I don't WANT a bigger bike because of course I do. I just know that I'll be a lot safer if I upgrade at a pace I feel comfortable with.
Keep enjoying it
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by rjh_786Bn on Fri Jul 20, 2007 6:44 pm
That is very sound advise indeed..........Good words Fiona
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by Stu1963 on Sat Jul 21, 2007 2:59 pm
Thanks for the welcome and wise words.
I live in Newcastle upon Tyne and did my CBT at Bikestart. I had some good training there as well and this should give me a good foundation.
I followed a link on the begin-motorcycling.co.uk site and found your forum.
I'll keep visiting for tips and further advice as and when required.
Cheers
Stu
I live in Newcastle upon Tyne and did my CBT at Bikestart. I had some good training there as well and this should give me a good foundation.
I followed a link on the begin-motorcycling.co.uk site and found your forum.
I'll keep visiting for tips and further advice as and when required.
Cheers
Stu
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by kitty paws on Sat Jul 21, 2007 8:32 pm
N-u-T. Great place and great memories. I spent three years as a student up there.
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