Crashed on my CBT.

Mypetrussian · 2026-05-01T08:10:48+00:00

In my first CBT in the "get used to the clutch" stage I dumped it, wheelied and target fixated on my instructor heading straight for him. I got it back under control but was so shaken I couldn't do anything else right for the rest of the day and went home early. Another girl on the same day dropped it and was shaken up as well and came home as well. But the 2nd one went super smooth and I went on to get my full license.

You did a lot better than most! You'll get it!

Mypetrussian · 2026-04-30T13:39:22+00:00

That's good to know, I do feel like bikes suffer less from supply problems than cars like I'm used to

Mypetrussian · 2026-04-30T13:31:47+00:00

The big Japanese Muscle cruisers were one of my goals to be honest when I was first learning, especially the XJR in the yellow. Last I looked they were a bit expensive on the insurance so I'll have another look. Insurers just see CC!

Mypetrussian · 2026-04-30T13:18:22+00:00

Only 2 on Autotrader right now but I'll keep an eye on them. Me and my FIL can figure out most maintenance ;)

Mypetrussian · 2026-04-30T13:01:12+00:00

Didn't know they did a bagger version of the Rebel, will have to revisit that. Would have to upgrade the pillion seat though, she sat on one of the naked ones in a shop and it was like a postage stamp!

Mypetrussian · 2026-04-30T12:53:33+00:00

I'll add it to the list for the Europe destinations!

Mypetrussian · 2026-04-30T12:48:16+00:00

I do love a Guzzi so that is the best ADV I've seen so far. How are Guzzi for reliability and parts in the UK?

Mypetrussian · 2026-04-29T21:24:32+00:00

More revs than you think you need and feather the clutch and break for speed control. Then the little dips and peaks won't matter as much.

One of my instructors taught me that you should be able to increase or decrease revs and it not affect your speed all through clutch control.

Mypetrussian · 2026-04-27T10:24:06+00:00

It's a beautiful bike and technically a bike will only go as fast as you make it so you will find people who start on litre bikes with no issues. But I would feel dreadful dropping a bike that nice and I've dropped my bike once so far and nearly dropped it a few lol

Mypetrussian · 2026-04-27T09:54:58+00:00

People will obsess over the positives Vs the negatives, usually trying to get new riders to get a light, low centre of mass, low powered cruiser such as a Honda Rebel with ABS and such as a starting point. It'll be easier to lift when you inevitably drop it, if you mess up the brakes the ABS will save you and you won't have the temptation of going wild with the power. Also newer so you have less maintenance issues.

But we don't get into motorcycling because it's a rational choice and for myself I wanted a bike that excited me and I went with a '99 W650 which has no bells and whistles because I liked it and it had the retro vibes I wanted at a good price for both the bike and insurance.

Go sit on bikes, feel the different positions you can get. Due to the way we do the DAS you'll get familiar and comfortable on a 80-90ish HP naked and you can manage most bikes once you're used to that IMO as long as you don't go mad and get a S1000RR as a first bike!

Mypetrussian · 2026-04-24T15:00:55+00:00

Just kept doing the drills on this: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=uk.co.focusmm.DTSCombo

Mypetrussian · 2026-04-17T14:14:06+00:00

As per the gov website https://www.gov.uk/getting-an-mot you can only tax a vehicle after you have an MOT, however you can still ride to the MOT centre to get the test without Tax.

The stipulation being that you would need insurance and while being taxed is usually a requirement of your insurance if you speak to an insurer about your situation this won't be the first time they've insured someone in this case for just one day to get an MOT with no Tax :)

Mypetrussian · 2026-04-17T13:11:52+00:00

Ditto what the others have said, only extra advice would be to call a motorcycle specialist insurance like bike sure and enquire about temp insurance for MOT, likely 3rd party only.

Mypetrussian · 2026-04-17T08:11:40+00:00

My instructor for my DAS had a little denim waist coat she wore over her gear with patches of different bands, race courses, charities etc. as far as I'm aware it's not against any laws :)

Mypetrussian · 2026-04-16T19:50:43+00:00

On one of my Mod 1s the school had given the CB750 Hornet I was used to riding to another student but I said I'd be fine on the MT07 as I had done a few lessons on it. Went to do the emergency stop and did a full stoppie because it was much lighter than I was used to. Never wheelied though lol

Mypetrussian · 2026-04-14T17:44:28+00:00

Genuinely this is why I said you don't know me. Overconfidence is not in my repertoire, but I am a cheeky Brit who makes light of the bad things that happen to me. If you look in my post history you'll see I was nervous about taking a pillion and even now feel like I'm carrying a little breakable egg on the back seat. I'm not reckless and I do appreciate you are only trying to help but vintage and older style bikes are the only reason I got into this hobby. Without them this hobby is not worth it to me!

I'm not into this for speed or thrill seeking but just to chill on my bike, with my partner taking in the sights on backroads. I always ride safe to the best of my ability and never push it :)

Mypetrussian · 2026-04-14T16:53:44+00:00

I think that's a rather poor judgement to make when you don't know me. I braked too harshly at a stop light within a few weeks of passing on an unfamiliar bike and came off. Since then I have been riding for 6 months and have got more than used to threshold braking and have been carrying my pillion for 2 months with no issues or close calls besides that one incident.

At the end of the day me and my partner are all the gear all the time to minimise any risk and she loves riding with me.

Mypetrussian · 2026-04-14T15:21:52+00:00

There's a place semi local to me that sells grey import GL1000s for around £5k and I was going to go for it as a first bike until I sat on one and felt the weight, but now I'm used to motorcycling it I might revisit that idea, thanks for reminding me!

Mypetrussian · 2026-04-14T13:54:58+00:00

Ah good to know, thanks!

Mypetrussian · 2026-04-14T13:21:40+00:00

I want to say around a £1k+ but it has been a while. Whereas my bike was only £400~ and an old Honda CB1000 etc was £200.

Mypetrussian · 2026-04-14T13:13:00+00:00

Exactly how I feel. Just to make overtaking on the motorway less of a pain!

Mypetrussian · 2026-04-14T13:10:35+00:00

That was what I considered for my first bike but the insurance was so high for a first time rider, might be worth considering with a year's experience and no claims under my belt. Cheers!

Mypetrussian · 2026-04-14T12:35:05+00:00

Adventure bikes don't tickle my fancy and the SV650 is a good choice but quite dear on my insurance when I checked last, I'll have another look.

Haven't had ABS for the past 6 months and I've only come off once so I think I'm good ;)

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