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Buying your first big bike

19th August 2021 Shannon Butcher Features, Learner

Congratulations, you’ve passed. This is where things get really exciting. Your first big bike will be very special indeed.

Practise, practise, practise: Part 2

18th August 2021 Shannon Butcher Features, Learner

Jim Liskin of CSM training school in Peterborough has been a motorcycle instructor for 31 years. There’s not much he doesn’t know about passing the bike test.

Practice, practice, practice

17th August 2021 Shannon Butcher Features, Learner

You’ve got the bike, passed your CBT and bought your kit too. Now it’s time to get some miles under your belt and get ready for your test.

Get kitted up: Bits and pieces

12th August 2021 Shannon Butcher Features, Learner

So that’s the main things covered. You now have your bike kit. But there are a couple of other bits and pieces that’ll make life so much more comfortable.

The bike buyer’s checklist

5th August 2021 Shannon Butcher Features, Learner

Take this with you when viewing a bike and get your most cynical mate to check it all off.

How to buy a used 125

23rd July 2021 Shannon Butcher Features, Learner

We’ll start with a warning, but don’t let this put you off. Just let it make you aware.

Buying your first scooter

21st July 2021 Shannon Butcher Features, Learner

Like most things, it all comes down to budget. And don’t forget, you need to have money left for a decent helmet, riding suit, gloves and boots too.

Buying your first bike

17th July 2021 Shannon Butcher Features, Learner

Now the fun begins. The money is sorted, you’ve gained your CBT, all you need is a bike.

CBT – The common mistakes

11th July 2021 Shannon Butcher Features, Learner

Getting through your CBT is relatively straightforward and there is no fail – you just have to work to achieve a certain standard. These are the most common mistakes.

What the heck is CBT (and how do I get one?)

8th July 2021 Shannon Butcher Features, Learner

CBT stands for compulsory basic training. It’s the first step to getting a motorcycle license and, as the name implies, it is the basic stuff that any rider needs to know.