Motorcycle Training Forum

by **varagirl** on Thu Nov 20, 2008 2:56 pm

Hello everyone.
Well, im 29, ive been "into" bikes for years but always too scared to even ride pillion til a couple of years ago. I did cbt in warrington a couple of months ago, and im now riding a black 125 varadero. I must admit im not very confident and only go out when the traffic isnt very busy, sunday mornings usually. I sometimes wonder if im the only one to be this nervous. I got the varadero as im quite a tall girl and most other 125's are too small and/or sporty for my liking, felt like my knees were round my ears on the little suzuki i did cbt on.

by **rjh_786Bn** on Thu Nov 20, 2008 7:55 pm

Hi and welcome to the forum

Everyone starts somewhere, so you are in familiar territory

Enjoy it, try different roads all the time, and your confidence will grow!
Nice bike bye the way, so how tall are you??
Are you going to do your test?

by **yorkie 1200** on Fri Nov 21, 2008 1:11 pm

Hi Welcome aboard

cracking bikes them varado,s you should ave a lot of fun with her/him?

well done on the cbt and for getting your own bike

any questions you have don,t be afraid to ask someone on here will probley have an answer.

by **varagirl** on Sat Nov 22, 2008 1:23 am

Well, to answer a couple of questions. lol. Im 6ft tall, so thats why i didnt feel comfortable on the little 125 i did cbt on. As for doing my test, thats my aim, but only when i feel confident enough to do it. I decided to wait a bit anyway until all the confusion with the new test dies down. Im thinking of getting a good few miles under my belt then have a go at doing the test next summer maybe, after a few lessons that is. No doubt i will have picked up some bad habits by then.

by **Lady P** on Sat Nov 22, 2008 2:17 am

Congratulations on your CBT. Would love to ride your Varadero but would need a box to stand on! Don't worry about the nerves, they will subside with time and frequent riding. I still get it a bit sometimes if I've not ridden for a few weeks, but it passes after a few minutes out on the road

. Did CBT in Jan with RJH and passed test in August (not first attempt, failed previously due to bad nerves!) - now waiting to take delivery of my 250 on Monday

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As Yorkie says, any questions feel free to ask!