Motorcycles @sh.itjust.works SamXavia @southampton.social 3 mo. ago

I had my first ride on a motorbike the other day, It was scary but exciting at the same time. Really want to get my CBT & my own bike in the future

@motorcycles I had my first ride on a motorbike the other day, It was scary but exciting at the same time. Really want to get my CBT & my own bike in the future

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Sorry, just passing by on all but what does CBT mean in this context? I can think of two meanings and neither makes sense
- So in the UK we have something called a CBT (Compulsory basic training) it's a day course so you can go on up to a 125 on the road with L plates, it's not a licence just get's you on the road.
  
  Yeah not the other two lol
  
  Ah, that acronym is pretty stomped, no surprise folks were curious.
  
  Cognitive behavioral therapy
  
  Cock and ball torture
  
  Ah yeah that makes a lot more sense. Thanks for the clarification lol.
- Not “Closed Beta Test”.
  
  That's not what CBT means on the Internet.
  
  So, I'd assume it's the other one... though I can't imagine how even people who are into that could ride a bike afterwards (well, I suppose if they're the ones inflicting it...).
  
  Always love a good Thor video, yeah lots of meanings for CBT
That's a lot of bike for a beginner! Glad you had fun and stayed safe!
- It was only basic clutch control, turning and breaking. Didn't get over 10mph, also will do (I did wear full gear well riding as well)
  
  I started on a zx6r, you’ll be fine on this too.
  
  Trick that kept me safe was a buddy telling me to start with my wrist flat. People get in trouble because they reach way over the throttle with their wrist bent upwards meaning to open it to a comfortable flat position, and when the bike starts it rocks them backwards, completely opening the throttle accidentally.
  
  Instead start with a flat wrist and instead of twisting your wrist to open the throttle just lean forwards. The change in arm position will naturally open the throttle and your lower body position will help keep you from sliding back anyways.
  
  Oh, good. Because I was also going to comment on your lack of gear! When you do get a bike, budget 80% for bike, 20% for gear. You don't have to go top end, but certainly avoid low end. Affordable comfort and safety is what you're aiming for, consider your weather conditions and gear up for that 👍
- It says "125" on it though. It seems like a 125cc bike made to look like a faster bike. Please correct me if I'm wrong.
I spent so many years, as kid, day-dreaming out the car window that I was riding my bike and keeping up with everyone. I still get that rush every so often after a couple decades of mostly commuting on my bike. Get on that CBT and get riding! It's great fun, and great for many other reasons as well.
Get obsessed with learning new ways to be safe. It's more fun than it sounds like, I think doing a great job being in traffic and choosing the right way to control your bike is a really rewarding path. And the safer you are the longer you get to ride.
I haven’t ridden in forever, but i liked to get into first and get a feel for the clutch of whatever I was riding first before going out on the main road. I usually rode cruisers or standards, but I hear sport bikes are a bit more touchy/sensitive.

Once they get a bit cheaper used and i clean up my finances I’d love to get a e-motorcycle….or something easy around town like a Rebel or similar. I mostly road a 80s Suzuki Intruder 750 before the wiring bit the dust when I was a teen/20s (older millennial)….then the Buddy50 my sister bought🤣

I keep looking at these forums like a kid looking in a candy shop lol.
- Yeah my first little ride was only around the car park but it was great fun and each time I'm pillion for my friend I've got a great big smile on my face, I love it so much and can't wait to see what I can do with Motorbikes in the future.
  
  I'm hoping to get a Honda CB125r in the future what's a street bike. I always love seeing some really nice bikes across forms and the web, or even in real life where I can admire them.
  
  Oh yeah I had a blast ripping down the little bi-way in my town. Now I’m in the middle of a halfway decent sized city and something like that would be great around town. If I wanted to commute to work though I’d probably want a 250cc bike or a bit more for the highway. I’m just out of practice anymore 😭
"Motorcycle Roadcraft: The Police Rider's Handbook" is an excellent read. Get it early and you won't have to unlearn anything.
- Thank you, I will certainly look into getting that book as it could be a great help to learn how to ride safely :3
  
  Do you know what kind of bike you're wanting? Adventure, sports, cruiser etc? No more unasked advise I promise, I just like talking bike.
It's much scarier being a passenger on a motorcycle than it is being a rider. Being a rider is pure fun.
- Then I should do wonderfully, I've gotten so used to being happy as a pillion. I'd probably love being in control of my own bike
  
  There are few feelings like it in the world. I've been riding for 32 years and I still have a blast every time.

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