@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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    That’s a lot of bike for a beginner! Glad you had fun and stayed safe!

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      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)

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          Thank you, yeah this is a friends bike. I hope that when I pass my training to get a Honda CB125r as my first bike.

          My friend also did mention about the flat wrist, luckily I will also be doing a training course before I can actually be on the road.

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              There is a course that is called a CBT (Compulsory basic training) in the UK. I won’t be able to ride on the road until I have done it. Luckily it’s just a 8 hour day course and the only two ways I can fail is if I quit or am that bad at driving the instructor thinks I’m a danger to myself or others on the road.

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        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 👍

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          Yeah certainly didn’t get low gear, have paid about £500 on gear so far. Need a new helmet as I was donated it, along with some trousers as I’m using my friends atm. Probably costing another £300 at least but least I’d be protected.

          Going to spend about £3,000 on a bike so think I have actually spend more than 20% on gear.

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      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.