This was very helpful so thank you! I took my CBT on an automatic and today I’m going out on my Honda cb125f for the first time, luckily my dad will be with me and has a lot of bike experience but I’m still nervous as I’m really small😂
No problem at all. Using a geared bike on a cbt is difficult if you haven't tried before, a lot to take in. Two of my cbt's were done on automatics. Good luck on your future ride outs Thanks
mate thanks so much for this i've got my cbt in two weeks but i wanted to do a little bit of research on my own before i done my training so i'd be more relaxed you're an absolute life saver
Great video just got myself a 125 gear bike, a so called friend was surposed to help an teach me but as let me down so many times so i,ll just teach myself, your video has learnt me alot, so off to test myself out, thanks again..
thank you very much for this video as I am a little nervous about moving to a geared bike in a few days after riding a scooter for 2 years im sure this video will help me a bunch, very well explained.
honda cb125f was my first bike and I had no experience whatsoever. I was looking for a video like this to get some ideas on clutching, braking, etc before buying one but didn't found one. I already learned to drive but I just hoped I found this video sooner. :) great job explaining the basics and thanks for sharing for people who really have no clue like I did and needs some insights.
I've just got my first geared bike and I've watched a lot of videos about the clutch and gearing and none of them went on to explain what to do after setting off in regards to how to use the clutch after getting into first or about gearing down, so thank you very much!
Very helpful I just turned 17 today and I’ve got the same bike had a try on it earlier but wasn’t down shifting properly as it kept on jolting allot. But this should help me tomorrow when I have another got thank u
good video, got my cbt coming up, iv had a bike before, I actually preferred pre revs before clutching out, as long as you keep the revs down its pretty effective. I had all sorts of problems getting used to finding the bite point at first but once you get it its great fun.
you've just explained that a hell of a lot better and clearer than my cbt instructor in February Ben lad...I've got myself a scooter just now bit that'll help me alot my friend in time, tale it easy lad and stay safe
Good to know :P Well i do teach people on how to use PCs/Laptops/macs/tablets ect in my job so i kinda carried across the way i teach them in this video but bike stuff instead. That's good, at least you have something to learn on :D Thanks dude
The most useful and relevant vid on TH-cam I’ve found on this topic, thanks 👍 Similar story, CBT on 50cc scooter spring ‘19, bought a brand new sh125 scooter a year ago, now chomping at the bit for the DAS. A question though... I’ve been driving for over thirty years, will this be a help or be a hindrance - ie I get the concept of clutch bite and rev matching, but am a stranger to a sequential gearbox?
Dennis Buckley Thank you so much, glad it helped. I think it will help a lot driving previously. I’m the other way around, had my full bike licence before I took my driving lessons. I had plenty of road sense, clutch bite etc so it helps so much. The motorcycle gears is so simple compared to a car gears, it’s just neutral can be a bit of pain due to it being inbetween first and second but you will get use it soon enough
Hi Ben, you've probably been the most helpful out of all the youtube videos I've seen. going to start on a cb125f in less than a month, your video cleared everything up for me, good job :) ive subscribed btw
I'm glad everything was clear for you :D I enjoy doing these kinda videos, may continue with them. It was a great little bike for the month that i had it, you will enjoy! Thank you
CBT's are simple, if your confident and have balance then you will be fine. I find it easier, if you haven't ridden a geared bike before, to do the cbt on a scooter then learn to ride a geared by yourself in your own time. Good luck anyway
Hey Ben. ty for the tutorial! I've got my CBT in two days time, so swatting up ;D I will be buying the CB125f. The MT and the duke were sooooo tempting. Lots of self restraint needed not to splash the cash. If I like the riding experience and commute to work, i will hopefully trade up to a speed triple. That way i can amuse myself on weekends seeing the sites and buzzing round the lovely English countryside. Thats if it doesn't get nicked or i kill myself... so baby steps first and keep the dreams for night time. Keep posting! Any more advice on security would be welcome too. thanks
No problem dude and good luck! Would love a test ride of a speed triple one day :D Its on my list with umpteen different bikes haha Security wise, i did make a video on security a while back. Around my area, i don't have the problem like what's going on in London with even the best security it still could be nicked. I just try to use my head a little and think like the person that would be nicking it (if that makes sense) :P
Yee har.. just got back from my CBT. Was great fun. Glad I didn't chicken out and just do it on a automatic scooter. The practice was well needed. There were a few lol moments during it. The other guy doing his CBT constantly flew over junctions and giveway signs, with not so much as a glance left or right. Absolutely mental. I think he must play russian roulette in his free time to relax. The instructor was so chilled up until then. Then he chewed him out with style. No protective gear works against that kind of onslaught. His solution to not looking left and right was to buy better health insurance. Lets hope I don't see him again ;/ I heed your advice on big cities having their theft problems so i will do as much as i can to protect it. So far I have a 2m and 1.5m 14mm Oxford hardened steel chain. Kryptonite Ney York 'U' lock, JDC disk lock. Just thinking about getting a tracker now and that should about do it. Messing with a brand new bikes electrics does freak me out a little. But hopefully worth it for a little more peace of mind. Checking out your other vids now ^^ ty, "knowledge is power"
Sorry for replying late. Glad you enjoyed it, its great experience! Oh god, seen a few people like that and just try to get far away as possible from them. Not sure about security in big cities, from what i have seen even the best security your bike could still possibly get nicked. Probably best to speak to someone who does. I was looking a trackers a while back from a company called "BikeTrac", seemed to be recommended in the bike community and a lot of people have had their bikes recovered from having that system.
Hey Ben I just wanted to ask you if there’s a gear out on the bike aswell liek two pedals on the left hand side I’ve riden a Honda cd70 before back in my home country but now I’m almost 17 I wanna grab the exact same bike you have just wanted to know if there was a gear out on the left had side aswell
I have just bought my first geared bike, Honda CB125F after using a Honda Vision 110 scooter for 5yrs. I have problems when coming to a stop at traffic lights or coming up to a corner. I switch into first gear, but sometimes it sticks if I have been in any of the higher gears on the approach, so when I stop I can't get it to go back into first? Also, when I move off, I struggle to move quickly from first to second etc as I end up revving too much? Any advice would be gratefully appreciated?
Glenn Sounds like a problem with the gear shifter/linkage, may need to be adjusted. That would be the best case scenario, otherwise it may be a gear box issues. How old is it?
@@BigBenMotoVlogsUK I bought it from a girl who hasn't used it much. She's had it since 2016 and it only has approx. 2300 miles on the clock and only passed its MOT last month, so it's in good condition. I think it must be something I'm doing wrong. Also, according to one of the CBT videos I watched, using the front brake on corners is not good??
Glenn That’s not many miles for the bikes age so it shouldn’t be a part issue. With some bikes you have to kick down quite hard to go from 2nd, through neutral into 1st. Maybe a good idea to get the clutch adjusted. It’s not always best to brake on a corner at all, best to slow down before the corner to the speed you need. Any braking can disrupt the balance but if needed use the back brake. Front brake can lock up the front when turning 👍
@@BigBenMotoVlogsUK Thanks Ben. I guess I need to get accustomed to using the back brake then. After riding a scooter for so long I got into the habit of applying the front brake only.
I cannot think of a situation that you would need to apply all of those at the same time. Do you mean slow control? as in that situation, you would apply the rear brake slightly, feather the clutch and apply a bit of throttle. You wouldn't need to do anything with the front brakes or the gear selector. If there is another situation you are thinking of, let me know thanks
Thanks for the great video Ben , I have just started saving up for my cb125f at 17 so I'm really looking forward to the whole learning curve of tackling gears and all that good stuff. With all that said, would It be an okay size bike for me at 6'1? Thanks in advance, I'll be watching a lot of your videos in the near future!
Anthony powell Thank you anthony 😁 Oh it is a great journey, lots of ups and downs but a lot of fun to be had! All depends if you have long legs or long torso. Im 5'10 and have long legs, i flat foot this bike with a bend in the knee too. I would go and sit on one to make sure your not uncomfortable, as that is the common issue with taller people 👍
Great shout, thanks for the quick reply! I usually wear 29 inch leg trousers so I guess I'm average in that sector however I'll pop by to a local dealer later today
BigBenMotoVlogs Lol you'll see me on here often now, I was just sitting on the couch and thought that I'd ask you a quick question: Is £1500-1700 a good budget for a decent cbf125?
Hey mate you couldn't help me out with some advice could you plz .. basically I have got the cb125f and other day I was riding it going on a a road doing like 55 miles ph and out of the blue the motorbike just cut off and won't come on at all would you happen to know what the problem would be ... any help or advice be very much apriciate as don't wana go to my local garage and he charging me a lot when it might be a small problem ...cheers in advance
Hi Ben, I’m looking into getting my CBT due to me starting a job 11 miles away from myself , Which would you recommend to start off with, A rev and go 50cc or a geared 125cc, And how long did it take you to get used to the gears also which did you get your CBT cert on a automatic or manual ? Sorry for all the questions
Don’t worry about all the questions 😜 If you wanted to go for a scooter then skip the 50cc all together, go straight for a 125cc. 50cc are slow and barely any difference in insurance. A geared 125 will take a bit more time to get use to, took me a few days but definitely worth it in the end. You can do you cbt’s on a auto and then jump on a manual, there is no restriction. Only when you do your full licence it matters. Hope this helps
@@reecegreen4391 Anything except for the Chinese brands, they would be good for a year maybe but will rust easily and start giving issues. Pay a bit extra for a Honda/Yamaha/Suzuki or when I use to have a scooter, the Honda Dylan and Honda pantheon were both great 👍
Hi there I'm a fellow welshy whos new to biking. Bought an mt125 2 mths ago and love it!!!! I only did my cbt 5 weeks ago so I'm still on that steep learning curve!!! Found this vid reall useful, any tips for practicing u turns as I'm totally pants at them at the mo. Also this might seem really daft but I struggle to turn right at junctions and end up taking them too wide. I'm hoping things will start click into place soon!!!!
Yeh another welshy :D Good choice with the mt! I know a lot of people who don't like doing uturns and i love doing them now :P I may do a video on them, like a part two maybe. Tips with u turns ... feather your clutch went using your throttle, don't be afraid of higher revs in the uturn, they keep you upright. Look were you want to end up and not where you are going (it makes sense when you get use to it haha) and don't go to fast or too slow. With turning into junctions, you may just have to lean into the turn at bit more, get some weight over. Good luck
I’m 5”10. It’s a decent bit shorter than the Yamaha mt125 I use to own. I use to push myself further back on the seat otherwise the riding position was a bit scrunched up
You reckon i could learn how to ride a geared 125cc in a few hours, my auto pcx 125 in having work done on it and i need a hire bike and that's all they have. I have been riding for over 7 years but this will be the first time riding a geared bike.
Should be a permanent on light. You can switch between dipped and main beam with the switch on your left hand side. If no lights are on you have an issue.
best ps3 gamer Should do yeah. I know that new laws are coming in soon so if you take a cbt on an automatic then you can only ride an automatic. Double check with the person you did your cbt with 👍
I've asked around as I'm booking my cbt for this weekend, everyone says the same thing" do your test on a manual therefore you'll have nouthing 2 worry about" It's how the test center fill out the form, but as far as I'm aware learning on a 50cc auto will only qualify you for just that.
mate you could draw pictures and sadly it seems to go over my head, I just worry myself stupid at the thought of learning gears, seem so much to think about all in one motion, I wish there were more automatic motorbikes other than the scoooters/maxi scooters. I no there's a Honda N whatever its called a cruiser looking thing, but I reckon there's a market for more automatic bikes, lol
I thought that when i use to ride scooters but i kinda went into the deep end and bought one, wish i had done it earlier. The honda bike/scooter thing is massive but i do agree with you there, would like to see some more automatic motorbikes.
+BigBenMotoVlogs it's not just gears either, I can't get my head around counter steering, lol, I'm told i must do it as I'm riding, but when I think about it while cornering, I get slightly confused, and think I over do it, then leaning into a corner, someone asked if I got my knee down lol, I said I don't think that's really applies on a scooter, Surly it shouldn't should it,
You probably do counter steering without even noticing, same here when i think about it, i can't do it or it feels weird lol When ever you have a bike and someone asks about it, you normally get the same sorta questions like "How much is it?", "whats it top speed?", "Can you wheelie it?", it gets on my nerves a bit but people ask stupid questions. I haven't been asked about getting my knee down, i have scraped my foot quite a few times haha but on a scooter, no, as you would probably scrape a fairing before a knee :P
I had 4 years on a 125 scooter, 10 months on a manual cbf125 and now 1 month on a 600. If i can learn to ride a bike anyone can seeing as i as a dumbass at the best of times haha
I did yes. By watching youtube videos and practicing by imagining! All my cbts prior to owning a geared bike have been taken on scooters/mopeds. Its simple, just take your time and find a car park and practice practice practice :D
BigBenMotoVlogs it's just coming to a stop and down shifting that worries me for Some reason. Your vid has been insightful though. Keep up the great vids!
This was very helpful so thank you! I took my CBT on an automatic and today I’m going out on my Honda cb125f for the first time, luckily my dad will be with me and has a lot of bike experience but I’m still nervous as I’m really small😂
No problem at all. Using a geared bike on a cbt is difficult if you haven't tried before, a lot to take in. Two of my cbt's were done on automatics. Good luck on your future ride outs Thanks
Hi Charlotte, how are you getting on with it? I'm looking at a cb125r on Saturday, and I'm only 5'3".
mate thanks so much for this i've got my cbt in two weeks but i wanted to do a little bit of research on my own before i done my training so i'd be more relaxed you're an absolute life saver
Great video just got myself a 125 gear bike, a so called friend was surposed to help an teach me but as let me down so many times so i,ll just teach myself, your video has learnt me alot, so off to test myself out, thanks again..
thank you very much for this video as I am a little nervous about moving to a geared bike in a few days after riding a scooter for 2 years im sure this video will help me a bunch, very well explained.
Jimmy Sway Glad it helped. good luck 👍
Just bought a Honda cbf 125 .. never been on a geared bike before this helped so much.. thanks
honda cb125f was my first bike and I had no experience whatsoever.
I was looking for a video like this to get some ideas on clutching, braking, etc before buying one but didn't found one.
I already learned to drive but I just hoped I found this video sooner. :)
great job explaining the basics and thanks for sharing for people who really have no clue like I did and needs some insights.
Thank you very much :D I've been wanting to do a video like this for a while as i know quite a few of my subs are new to biking.
Hey today’s the day I ride my Honda cb125f! I’m terrified and excited at the same time
Ben, you’re a legend
Ryan Bru Thank you dude !
BigBenMotoVlogs I love your channel, I’ve been watching all of the old videos aswell!
Good man! I watch them sometimes to haha
I've just got my first geared bike and I've watched a lot of videos about the clutch and gearing and none of them went on to explain what to do after setting off in regards to how to use the clutch after getting into first or about gearing down, so thank you very much!
No problem at all. Hope all is going well
@@BigBenMotoVlogsUK Just got my CBT yesterday :)
Great video , can’t wait for my cbt an to get one of these 125f’s .Thanks
Very helpful I just turned 17 today and I’ve got the same bike had a try on it earlier but wasn’t down shifting properly as it kept on jolting allot. But this should help me tomorrow when I have another got thank u
No problem, love helping people out. Good luck!
Good Video Ben Hope this helps me when i do my CBT
good video, got my cbt coming up, iv had a bike before, I actually preferred pre revs before clutching out, as long as you keep the revs down its pretty effective. I had all sorts of problems getting used to finding the bite point at first but once you get it its great fun.
I wish the teachers in Israel was like you.
thank you very much BigBen
No problem 👍 Good luck
Very very useful
I am thinking to take my CBT straight on a geared 125 bike 😃
you've just explained that a hell of a lot better and clearer than my cbt instructor in February Ben lad...I've got myself a scooter just now bit that'll help me alot my friend in time, tale it easy lad and stay safe
Good to know :P Well i do teach people on how to use PCs/Laptops/macs/tablets ect in my job so i kinda carried across the way i teach them in this video but bike stuff instead. That's good, at least you have something to learn on :D Thanks dude
The most useful and relevant vid on TH-cam I’ve found on this topic, thanks 👍 Similar story, CBT on 50cc scooter spring ‘19, bought a brand new sh125 scooter a year ago, now chomping at the bit for the DAS. A question though... I’ve been driving for over thirty years, will this be a help or be a hindrance - ie I get the concept of clutch bite and rev matching, but am a stranger to a sequential gearbox?
Dennis Buckley Thank you so much, glad it helped. I think it will help a lot driving previously. I’m the other way around, had my full bike licence before I took my driving lessons. I had plenty of road sense, clutch bite etc so it helps so much. The motorcycle gears is so simple compared to a car gears, it’s just neutral can be a bit of pain due to it being inbetween first and second but you will get use it soon enough
Very informative and simple. Thank you
Hi Ben, you've probably been the most helpful out of all the youtube videos I've seen. going to start on a cb125f in less than a month, your video cleared everything up for me, good job :) ive subscribed btw
I'm glad everything was clear for you :D I enjoy doing these kinda videos, may continue with them. It was a great little bike for the month that i had it, you will enjoy! Thank you
you are the fucking best!!! so well explained...thank you!
Thanks mate! Glad I could help 👍
Thank you for your tutorial, most helpful! 👍
No problem. Glad it helped 👍
I learned pretty much exactly how you did man! nice to know i'm not the only one.
Yung Sandwich Best way, just chuck us in at the deep end 😂
cheers mate.. doing my CBT end of month! hope I pass.. never been on road.. Hopefully get gears easyish!!
CBT's are simple, if your confident and have balance then you will be fine. I find it easier, if you haven't ridden a geared bike before, to do the cbt on a scooter then learn to ride a geared by yourself in your own time. Good luck anyway
Thank you so much mate!
Hey Ben. ty for the tutorial!
I've got my CBT in two days time, so swatting up ;D
I will be buying the CB125f. The MT and the duke were sooooo tempting. Lots of self restraint needed not to splash the cash. If I like the riding experience and commute to work, i will hopefully trade up to a speed triple. That way i can amuse myself on weekends seeing the sites and buzzing round the lovely English countryside.
Thats if it doesn't get nicked or i kill myself... so baby steps first and keep the dreams for night time.
Keep posting! Any more advice on security would be welcome too.
thanks
No problem dude and good luck! Would love a test ride of a speed triple one day :D Its on my list with umpteen different bikes haha
Security wise, i did make a video on security a while back. Around my area, i don't have the problem like what's going on in London with even the best security it still could be nicked. I just try to use my head a little and think like the person that would be nicking it (if that makes sense) :P
Yee har.. just got back from my CBT. Was great fun. Glad I didn't chicken out and just do it on a automatic scooter. The practice was well needed.
There were a few lol moments during it. The other guy doing his CBT constantly flew over junctions and giveway signs, with not so much as a glance left or right. Absolutely mental. I think he must play russian roulette in his free time to relax. The instructor was so chilled up until then. Then he chewed him out with style. No protective gear works against that kind of onslaught.
His solution to not looking left and right was to buy better health insurance. Lets hope I don't see him again ;/
I heed your advice on big cities having their theft problems so i will do as much as i can to protect it. So far I have a 2m and 1.5m 14mm Oxford hardened steel chain. Kryptonite Ney York 'U' lock, JDC disk lock. Just thinking about getting a tracker now and that should about do it. Messing with a brand new bikes electrics does freak me out a little. But hopefully worth it for a little more peace of mind.
Checking out your other vids now ^^
ty, "knowledge is power"
Sorry for replying late. Glad you enjoyed it, its great experience! Oh god, seen a few people like that and just try to get far away as possible from them. Not sure about security in big cities, from what i have seen even the best security your bike could still possibly get nicked. Probably best to speak to someone who does.
I was looking a trackers a while back from a company called "BikeTrac", seemed to be recommended in the bike community and a lot of people have had their bikes recovered from having that system.
That tip you have me on changing gears was acually helpful dude thanks a lot im slowly getting better.
Good to hear it man :D
BigBenMotoVlogs Thanks a lot man :).
No problem dude!
Nice vid! Good work!
Da iawn! Brilliant video! Got my CBT booked for next month and got my eye on a nice white cb125f, this helped a lot! Diolch!
Hey man, good luck and its a decent little bike to learn on! Thank you
Hey Ben I just wanted to ask you if there’s a gear out on the bike aswell liek two pedals on the left hand side I’ve riden a Honda cd70 before back in my home country but now I’m almost 17 I wanna grab the exact same bike you have just wanted to know if there was a gear out on the left had side aswell
Great vid, if i pass the cbt on an automatic scooter am i still able to ride a manual geared bike?
Thank you! Yes you can, cbt has no restriction on auto and manual, only when you come to your full licence test it matters
I have just bought my first geared bike, Honda CB125F after using a Honda Vision 110 scooter for 5yrs. I have problems when coming to a stop at traffic lights or coming up to a corner. I switch into first gear, but sometimes it sticks if I have been in any of the higher gears on the approach, so when I stop I can't get it to go back into first? Also, when I move off, I struggle to move quickly from first to second etc as I end up revving too much? Any advice would be gratefully appreciated?
Glenn Sounds like a problem with the gear shifter/linkage, may need to be adjusted. That would be the best case scenario, otherwise it may be a gear box issues. How old is it?
@@BigBenMotoVlogsUK I bought it from a girl who hasn't used it much. She's had it since 2016 and it only has approx. 2300 miles on the clock and only passed its MOT last month, so it's in good condition. I think it must be something I'm doing wrong. Also, according to one of the CBT videos I watched, using the front brake on corners is not good??
Glenn That’s not many miles for the bikes age so it shouldn’t be a part issue. With some bikes you have to kick down quite hard to go from 2nd, through neutral into 1st. Maybe a good idea to get the clutch adjusted. It’s not always best to brake on a corner at all, best to slow down before the corner to the speed you need. Any braking can disrupt the balance but if needed use the back brake. Front brake can lock up the front when turning 👍
@@BigBenMotoVlogsUK Thanks Ben. I guess I need to get accustomed to using the back brake then. After riding a scooter for so long I got into the habit of applying the front brake only.
When you press the rear brake and the clutch while applying the throttle do you also apply the front brakes and the gear selector at the same time?
I cannot think of a situation that you would need to apply all of those at the same time. Do you mean slow control? as in that situation, you would apply the rear brake slightly, feather the clutch and apply a bit of throttle. You wouldn't need to do anything with the front brakes or the gear selector. If there is another situation you are thinking of, let me know thanks
Thanks for the great video Ben , I have just started saving up for my cb125f at 17 so I'm really looking forward to the whole learning curve of tackling gears and all that good stuff. With all that said, would It be an okay size bike for me at 6'1? Thanks in advance, I'll be watching a lot of your videos in the near future!
Anthony powell Thank you anthony 😁 Oh it is a great journey, lots of ups and downs but a lot of fun to be had! All depends if you have long legs or long torso. Im 5'10 and have long legs, i flat foot this bike with a bend in the knee too. I would go and sit on one to make sure your not uncomfortable, as that is the common issue with taller people 👍
Great shout, thanks for the quick reply! I usually wear 29 inch leg trousers so I guess I'm average in that sector however I'll pop by to a local dealer later today
No problem :D I'm a 32 inch leg so you should be a perfect size for it!
BigBenMotoVlogs hell yeah!
BigBenMotoVlogs Lol you'll see me on here often now, I was just sitting on the couch and thought that I'd ask you a quick question:
Is £1500-1700 a good budget for a decent cbf125?
Hey mate you couldn't help me out with some advice could you plz .. basically I have got the cb125f and other day I was riding it going on a a road doing like 55 miles ph and out of the blue the motorbike just cut off and won't come on at all would you happen to know what the problem would be ... any help or advice be very much apriciate as don't wana go to my local garage and he charging me a lot when it might be a small problem ...cheers in advance
Hi Ben, I’m looking into getting my CBT due to me starting a job 11 miles away from myself ,
Which would you recommend to start off with, A rev and go 50cc or a geared 125cc,
And how long did it take you to get used to the gears also which did you get your CBT cert on a automatic or manual ?
Sorry for all the questions
Don’t worry about all the questions 😜
If you wanted to go for a scooter then skip the 50cc all together, go straight for a 125cc. 50cc are slow and barely any difference in insurance. A geared 125 will take a bit more time to get use to, took me a few days but definitely worth it in the end.
You can do you cbt’s on a auto and then jump on a manual, there is no restriction. Only when you do your full licence it matters.
Hope this helps
Cheers mate. That really helps!
@@BigBenMotoVlogsUK also. Do you have any recommendations for 125 scooters or bikes for that matter
@@reecegreen4391 Anything except for the Chinese brands, they would be good for a year maybe but will rust easily and start giving issues. Pay a bit extra for a Honda/Yamaha/Suzuki or when I use to have a scooter, the Honda Dylan and Honda pantheon were both great 👍
@@BigBenMotoVlogsUK not all Chinese are bad, the Benelli tnt is made in China and is a good bike and a bargain at 2k
Hi there I'm a fellow welshy whos new to biking. Bought an mt125 2 mths ago and love it!!!! I only did my cbt 5 weeks ago so I'm still on that steep learning curve!!! Found this vid reall useful, any tips for practicing u turns as I'm totally pants at them at the mo. Also this might seem really daft but I struggle to turn right at junctions and end up taking them too wide. I'm hoping things will start click into place soon!!!!
Yeh another welshy :D Good choice with the mt! I know a lot of people who don't like doing uturns and i love doing them now :P I may do a video on them, like a part two maybe. Tips with u turns ... feather your clutch went using your throttle, don't be afraid of higher revs in the uturn, they keep you upright. Look were you want to end up and not where you are going (it makes sense when you get use to it haha) and don't go to fast or too slow. With turning into junctions, you may just have to lean into the turn at bit more, get some weight over. Good luck
+BigBenMotoVlogs cheers matey a part 2 vid on u turns sounds good to me. I'm guessing practice makes perfect. Keep up the good work and stay safe!!
A lot of practice is needed and one day it will click :D thanks
Thank you for this video!
How tall are you mate? I’m looking to buy one...but I’m quite tall
I’m 5”10. It’s a decent bit shorter than the Yamaha mt125 I use to own. I use to push myself further back on the seat otherwise the riding position was a bit scrunched up
You reckon i could learn how to ride a geared 125cc in a few hours, my auto pcx 125 in having work done on it and i need a hire bike and that's all they have. I have been riding for over 7 years but this will be the first time riding a geared bike.
great video man
Thanks dude!
Do you know how I turn off the front light on the cbf , because I got one and I can’t figure it out 😂
Should be a permanent on light. You can switch between dipped and main beam with the switch on your left hand side. If no lights are on you have an issue.
Just went looking for how to ride a 125 and find the exact bike I have that’s actually mad
Just finished, doing cbt tomorrow think this will help a lot
Reeves Rollerz Handy 👌 Good luck on your cbt
I done my cbt on a 50cc automatic am I allowed to ride a 125cc manual?
best ps3 gamer Should do yeah. I know that new laws are coming in soon so if you take a cbt on an automatic then you can only ride an automatic. Double check with the person you did your cbt with 👍
BigBenMotoVlogs ok thanks for replying 🖒
I've asked around as I'm booking my cbt for this weekend, everyone says the same thing" do your test on a manual therefore you'll have nouthing 2 worry about"
It's how the test center fill out the form, but as far as I'm aware learning on a 50cc auto will only qualify you for just that.
mate you could draw pictures and sadly it seems to go over my head, I just worry myself stupid at the thought of learning gears, seem so much to think about all in one motion, I wish there were more automatic motorbikes other than the scoooters/maxi scooters. I no there's a Honda N whatever its called a cruiser looking thing, but I reckon there's a market for more automatic bikes, lol
I thought that when i use to ride scooters but i kinda went into the deep end and bought one, wish i had done it earlier. The honda bike/scooter thing is massive but i do agree with you there, would like to see some more automatic motorbikes.
+BigBenMotoVlogs it's not just gears either, I can't get my head around counter steering, lol, I'm told i must do it as I'm riding, but when I think about it while cornering, I get slightly confused, and think I over do it, then leaning into a corner, someone asked if I got my knee down lol, I said I don't think that's really applies on a scooter, Surly it shouldn't should it,
You probably do counter steering without even noticing, same here when i think about it, i can't do it or it feels weird lol
When ever you have a bike and someone asks about it, you normally get the same sorta questions like "How much is it?", "whats it top speed?", "Can you wheelie it?", it gets on my nerves a bit but people ask stupid questions. I haven't been asked about getting my knee down, i have scraped my foot quite a few times haha but on a scooter, no, as you would probably scrape a fairing before a knee :P
thank you!!
No problem, hope it helps :D
I had 4 years on a 125 scooter, 10 months on a manual cbf125 and now 1 month on a 600. If i can learn to ride a bike anyone can seeing as i as a dumbass at the best of times haha
haha nice one man. How you finding the 600?
BigBenMotoVlogs Great, but i still have fond memories of the cbf125 though, but still, the bandit is a beast haha
Thats good man! Can't wait to get on my MT07 :D
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Is it possible to teach yourself to ride? Gears and all that. Buying a bike next week hoping I can teach myself....
I did yes. By watching youtube videos and practicing by imagining! All my cbts prior to owning a geared bike have been taken on scooters/mopeds. Its simple, just take your time and find a car park and practice practice practice :D
BigBenMotoVlogs it's just coming to a stop and down shifting that worries me for Some reason. Your vid has been insightful though. Keep up the great vids!
No problem! Take care and have fun
BigBenMotoVlogs one last question. How easy is a bike to park on a hill? That's another obstacle I face.
Not to bad. Leave it in gear and park side ways. That's the way i do it when have to