hi.

I'm planning on doing a CBT.

I have a few questions. Do you think I should do it on an automatic scooter?

I am going to be buying a geared 125cc bike. I just think that I should do it on a scooter incase I mess up with the gears and waste like £80.

I can get the hang of gears without any pressure when I'd get a bike. Theres good places where hardly any cars go near my house.


also, which test would I want to do after the CBT? I am 17 years old. Would it be the A2 licence that I would go for?

I heard that to do this you need a 125cc bike that will go at least 62.5mph. will most 125s be suitable? I was looking at the CG125.

I heard that the A2 becomes an A licence after 2 years and limits you to 33bhp. What test do you do after you would have the A so you can ride anything you like?


does anyone have any websites that tell you what you'd need to know for the bike theory or the practical test?

thanks.

I see Scouse is answering, so I'll leave it to him

Ok, If you are intending on getting a geared bike then it would be in your best interest to do the CBT on a geared bike, It natural to get concerned about the gears but believe me you will get the hang of it and you will wonder what all the fuss was about.

The guys that do the CBT training are very good and will teach you how to move off in first and brake also they will spend time explaining the do and don’ts.. Rome was not built in a day, the CBT is not a test more like an assessment and if they feel you are ok on the road you will get you certificate.

go their with an open mind and take in all you can, relax and enjoy its not like you are going to be hung is it.

CG125s are a good bike and will do the job, most ppl go for this type of bike, just make sure that you choose a good one that has not been thrashed to death, oh and parts are easy to obtain.

don't buy the chines imports cos you will live to regret it.


Have fun

SP.

I did mine a few months ago on an automatic, however now i wish i used a geared bike, but only because i can not now collect a bike i buy because i have never used a clutch.

So if you already own a geared bike or can easily collect one you buy without the need to drive it, then i suppose it doesn't matter. Dont make same mistake i did lol.

Im considering jumping on a train to fetch a bike and learning to ride it on the way back Obviously ill find a quiet road where ever im at first, or i could redo the cbt on a geared bike

Goodluck

If you choose to do your Cat A1 license that will keep you to 125CC and 14.6bhp. I don't think this will be upgraded in the 2 year period you state.

At 17 you can do a restricted Cat A license that will allow you to ride any size machine provided it has a power output of less then 33bhp (you can have kits fitted to most popular bikes to reduce the power output to something suitable). After 2 years from passing your restricted license the restriction is lifted and you can ride any size bike producing any power.

At 21 you can complete a Direct Access Scheme (DAS) the test needs to be taken on a larger bike and on successful completion you can ride any size any power bike.

Again check what happens with an A1 license as I'm not 100% but I would go for the restricted A myself.

HTH

Andy

http://www.takeyourbiketestnow.co.uk/

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1997-APRILIA-RS-125-...1QQcmdZViewItem

think I could get that for a first bike?

I know it needs restricted and a few other things.

if thats what you want mate, but with it being a race/sports version then it will more than prob been used as a track bike and had its arris ragged off, dont know what age you are, but if your a kid then you'll also pay high insurance for it (wether its restricted or not) theres loads of better 125 choices out there for you to learn your craft on mate

I agree, insurance will be ALOT, you need to get it restricted, engines on them need rebuilding fairly regularly too. But if you have the cash they why not

I also did my CBT a couple of months ago, and was told that if you took it on an auto/scooter you would be restricted to an auto (just like with car licences!) and have to redo it on a manual if you wanted to ride a geared bike! I may be wrong, but thats what I thought!
As for the Aprilia, I wouldn't - why buy a sportsbike that sounds like a lawnmower! Good point Billy, my thoughts exactly! Get a four stroke!
Virtually all 125's will do 62.5 with ease! (unless its something truely vintage!) My Honda will happily cruise at that! A CG would be an ideal bike to learn on - they are very tolerant and will not spring any surprises on you as a novice, although according to my friend they are a bit plodding (he was learning on the Honda I am now riding, but it broke down before the test so had to take his test on the CG!) I did my CBT on a GS125, which was a good little bike, but still not as good as the CB!

You can take the CBT on an Auto and then go home to ride a geared bike...it is all about the power output of the bike... 125cc (11kw/14.6bhp) is the max with L plates. If you have your own geared bike make sure that you practice geared bike riding.

Fair enough, forgive me, I am but a noobie!