Great video. I’m booked in for my CBT in January with my free assessment next week with Harley’s. Never been on a bike before especially on the road so I’m crapping myself 😅 can’t wait to get down next week to get started.
@@andymmunition5127 best of luck with your CBT, remember it’s not really a test, it’s just an opportunity for you to show basic competence and safety awareness. Take it seriously, listen to the instructors, swot up a bit on the highway code and you’ll be fine. I’ve taken several over the years and only ever seen one person not “pass”, and he was an older guy with health issues who should never have been anywhere near a vehicle. Relax and enjoy it.
As a seasoned biker(Ducati/Guzzi etc etc) i watch your videos based on my intent to buy an SRGT 125 to trailer behind my VW California, I’ve found them invaluable and they have convinced me to purchase one… my only disappointment is that you may decide to give up ‘biking’ in favour of public transport…. Please don’t, your content is unbiased and informative.. perhaps you should take a leap forward and continue reviewing motorcycles? post CBT because I think you are very good at it ! Just my thoughts 😮
@@hampo9558 Hi, thanks very much indeed for your kind remarks, really appreciated. I’ve certainly no immediate plans to ditch the scooter so hopefully I’ll be able to keep the videos going for a while yet. Best of luck with your SRGT, they are great machines.
Accidentally deleted my comment when trying to edit it, whoops! Was going to ask why you didn't get a 125 license, but then I reached the part of the video where you mentioned the bus pass. For anybody else on a CBT, you can take your license on your 125 if you don't fancy a bigger bike (and paying lots of money for lessons/renting a bike for the test). You still need to pay insurance, but your current provider can normally provide that for a small fee. Works out slightly more than renewing the CBT, but you only need the license once. I'm thinking of doing that next year when mine expires. Also if you've got lots of cash you can get some pretty nippy electrics on a 125 license, like a Zero S.
It’s almost impossible to “fail” a CBT. You’d have to be completely incompetent. I’ve been on a few CBT’s and only ever seen one person who wasn’t allowed to continue due to their inability to ride.
@@scottishzoomer I know it is impossible to fail a non-test. That is why I said it........I am just wondering why not go for the full 125cc licence? Insurance would be cheaper as I said.
great stuff ... just the same in glasgow i ride a vespa and the roads are full of ruts and pot holes ... the roads dept office should be forced to ride a bike so he or she knows how crap the roads are
Great video. I’m booked in for my CBT in January with my free assessment next week with Harley’s. Never been on a bike before especially on the road so I’m crapping myself 😅 can’t wait to get down next week to get started.
@@andymmunition5127 best of luck with your CBT, remember it’s not really a test, it’s just an opportunity for you to show basic competence and safety awareness. Take it seriously, listen to the instructors, swot up a bit on the highway code and you’ll be fine. I’ve taken several over the years and only ever seen one person not “pass”, and he was an older guy with health issues who should never have been anywhere near a vehicle. Relax and enjoy it.
When going over them horrible roads I need to stand up off the seat abit
I’ve just bought a 125 and will have to book my first cbt, I’m really nervous about it already and I don’t even pick the bike up until tomorrow. 😅
As a seasoned biker(Ducati/Guzzi etc etc) i watch your videos based on my intent to buy an SRGT 125 to trailer behind my VW California, I’ve found them invaluable and they have convinced me to purchase one… my only disappointment is that you may decide to give up ‘biking’ in favour of public transport…. Please don’t, your content is unbiased and informative.. perhaps you should take a leap forward and continue reviewing motorcycles? post CBT because I think you are very good at it ! Just my thoughts 😮
@@hampo9558 Hi, thanks very much indeed for your kind remarks, really appreciated. I’ve certainly no immediate plans to ditch the scooter so hopefully I’ll be able to keep the videos going for a while yet. Best of luck with your SRGT, they are great machines.
Accidentally deleted my comment when trying to edit it, whoops! Was going to ask why you didn't get a 125 license, but then I reached the part of the video where you mentioned the bus pass.
For anybody else on a CBT, you can take your license on your 125 if you don't fancy a bigger bike (and paying lots of money for lessons/renting a bike for the test). You still need to pay insurance, but your current provider can normally provide that for a small fee. Works out slightly more than renewing the CBT, but you only need the license once.
I'm thinking of doing that next year when mine expires. Also if you've got lots of cash you can get some pretty nippy electrics on a 125 license, like a Zero S.
What if you had failed?
You should do the test. Less money in the long run and I bet the insurance is cheaper afterwards.
It’s almost impossible to “fail” a CBT. You’d have to be completely incompetent. I’ve been on a few CBT’s and only ever seen one person who wasn’t allowed to continue due to their inability to ride.
@@scottishzoomer I know it is impossible to fail a non-test. That is why I said it........I am just wondering why not go for the full 125cc licence? Insurance would be cheaper as I said.
£175 is ridiculous 😞 How much do you pay for fully comp insurance mate ??
great stuff ... just the same in glasgow i ride a vespa and the roads are full of ruts and pot holes ... the roads dept office should be forced to ride a bike so he or she knows how crap the roads are