hi,Cheers guys, off to Race Leathers in Darwen on Saturday before the CBT Sunday (seriously giddy now)
im round the corner from here. goto mc hub in blackburn services much better prices and quality owners

hi,Cheers guys, off to Race Leathers in Darwen on Saturday before the CBT Sunday (seriously giddy now)
Cheers @Omega_ I'll have a ganderhi,
im round the corner from here. goto mc hub in blackburn services much better prices and quality owners![]()
How did you feel when you went out on the road for the first time?Well I'm now CBT road legal, probably half a stone lighter (it was 30 degrees) but raring to get out on the highway on 2 wheels (which arrives on Friday)
Thanks for all the advice guys, I arrived ruddy nervous but was put at ease before we even went inside to begin. Loved every minute of the day despite being a sweaty mess by the end of the ride out.
I much prefer my winter jacket for summer riding, it's the bestCongrats!
I can highly recommend the mesh jackets for summer riding, lovely having some proper air flow. Something like the Dainese Air Frame or RST ventilator jackets.
I'm sweating just thinking about putting my normal textile jacket onI much prefer my winter jacket for summer riding, it's the best
Full disclosure, it is the only jacket I have - lol
Is textile though so when batting along, you do get some air flow.
Nervous/excited/tense/angry at times, it gave me a whole new respect for bikers as the caution/awareness levels ramp up massively.How did you feel when you went out on the road for the first time?
Had you rode a bike before? I had a mini session before CBT so was comfortable with riding/gear changing etc before did CBT.
Funnily enough my winter textile jacket and trousers were also better than my leather jacket and jeans in really hot weather. The lining comes out and they have big flaps on the chest and thighs that open up for really great airflow.I much prefer my winter jacket for summer riding, it's the best
Full disclosure, it is the only jacket I have - lol
Is textile though so when batting along, you do get some air flow.
Don't feel pressured by other drivers or riders to go faster than you feel comfortable. Also don't feel pressure to filter until you feel safe and ready to do it. I felt a bit of a plank queuing in traffic on a tiny 125 when I got my CBT. But I knew I didn't have the skills needed at that time to safely filter through it. So I waited patiently until I became more confident (and more importantly more skilled and aware).Nervous/excited/tense/angry at times, it gave me a whole new respect for bikers as the caution/awareness levels ramp up massively.
Only ever messed about offroad on mates bike but never on the road.
Congrats FB, Its a great feeling when you get that tick in the box!! I passed my DAS a couple of weeks back but haven't got a bike to ride yet, I keep trawling Autotrader for something nearby but not found anything that tickles my fancy just yet.Well I'm now CBT road legal, probably half a stone lighter (it was 30 degrees) but raring to get out on the highway on 2 wheels (which arrives on Friday)
Thanks for all the advice guys, I arrived ruddy nervous but was put at ease before we even went inside to begin. Loved every minute of the day despite being a sweaty mess by the end of the ride out.
I feel like a numpty at times sat in traffic, may occassionally filter but I know my limits.Don't feel pressured by other drivers or riders to go faster than you feel comfortable. Also don't feel pressure to filter until you feel safe and ready to do it. I felt a bit of a plank queuing in traffic on a tiny 125 when I got my CBT. But I knew I didn't have the skills needed at that time to safely filter through it. So I waited patiently until I became more confident (and more importantly more skilled and aware).
Can't envision any over confident riding any time soon, just keep it simple and don't scratch the paintwork (or me)I feel like a numpty at times sat in traffic, may occassionally filter but I know my limits.
All about enjoying the ride but most importantly, staying alive.
No one is looking at you sat in a queue of traffic and thinking why isn't that numpty scything through at 50 mph and bashing off wing mirrors along the way.I feel like a numpty at times sat in traffic, may occassionally filter but I know my limits.
I feel like a numpty at times sat in traffic, may occassionally filter but I know my limits.
All about enjoying the ride but most importantly, staying alive.
Cheers @Diddums , it's looking like it will be more expensive than my car insurance ! ! !Yep. I hope so anyway, otherwise my wife and I are both screwed![]()
In the words of some old TV adverts...Cheers @Diddums , it's looking like it will be more expensive than my car insurance ! ! !