Do you have a friend or relative who wants to have a go at motorcycling?

[Lord Snooty]

It occurred to me that some of you might have a friend or relative who have an ambition to have a go at motorcycling but for various reasons are unable to take that big step and give it a go.

Reasons might be:
1. They've never ridden before
2. They are a bit nervous/scared
3. They don't want to invest in the cost of a CBT and then find out that it is not for them.

If so why not get them to come to one of our training school Open Days at RMT Motorcycle Training in Redditch or Birmingham?

On our Open Days we give people an opportunity to have a go for an hour in a car park for no cost at all. We provide all the safety gear and of course the bike (125 geared bike or twist and go moped). It is a safe controlled environment and the student is moved on at a pace suitable to them. In the hour we hope to get them able to pull away and stop in a safe manner and spend time riding around the car park just enjoying themselves and getting used to the thrill of being on a bike.

At the end of the session there is no obligation and if they decide that it is not for them then that is fine. The vast majority though come off the car park with a massive grin on their face and want to take it to the next step which is a CBT.

Basically it is a "try before you buy" opportunity before you go to the time and expense of booking training.

We have Open Days booked for every month in 2012 so there is plenty of opportunity to have a go.

The link to the dates on our website is here.

http://www.rmtnet.co.uk/events/open-days/

 

[AndyT]

I'm too far away from you but I'm looking at what I need to get my lad on the road. He is 17 in March and has his provisional license. Can he take his cbt prior to his birthday and where will he have to take his cbt etc.... it seems a admin nightmare to get your license nowadays.
Many thanks
AndyT

 

[Lord Snooty]

Andy, he can take a CBT at 16 yrs but has to do it on a 50cc automatic; when he reaches 17 he can then upgrade to a geared 125cc bike without having to take another CBT. If he does do it on an automatic then I suggest he then has some further training to teach him how to use clutch and gears correctly to avoid getting himself into problems.

He has to take his CBT at a DSA authorised training body.

HTH

 

[Ogmios]

A Really Good Idea
Even if the 'candidate' takes it no further - i bet every one of them will look (as in Observe!) Powered Two Wheelers with at the very least a bit more sympathy and care when driving.

"Open Days";
the gateway drug of motorcycling!

Fair Play Lord Snooty.

 

[AndyT]

Andy, he can take a CBT at 16 yrs but has to do it on a 50cc automatic; when he reaches 17 he can then upgrade to a geared 125cc bike without having to take another CBT. If he does do it on an automatic then I suggest he then has some further training to teach him how to use clutch and gears correctly to avoid getting himself into problems.

He has to take his CBT at a DSA authorised training body.

HTH

Thanks for that. I had wrongly assumed that CBT meant Computer based training and was a theory test but clearly not. I'll get in touch with a local riding school to get hime sorted do he can go out on his Van Van when he's 17.

Thanks again, much appreciated

AndyT

 

[Sgt Bilco]

Mike, that's a brilliant idea. My oldest son wants to have a go at getting his licence so I'll get on one of these days

 

[Sgt Bilco]

Just booked the boy on the assessment. 10.30am on the 21st January Mike so if you are doing it, put him through his paces

 

[Lord Snooty]

Cheers Chris, it won't be me unfortunately as I am doing the Open Day in Birmingham instead. I hope that he has a good session and enjoys it.

 

[Lord Snooty]

Cheers Chris, it won't be me unfortunately as I am doing the Open Day in Birmingham instead. I hope that he has a good session and enjoys it.

Belay that, I am doing it! I look forward to meeting your lad

 

[Sgt Bilco]

Excellent day Mike and thanks for your time and endless patience. jack had never ridden a bike before and can't drive so was a clean slate at the start and a tad nervous. An hour later, he was happily riding round the car park smiling his head off

Young Jack has applied for his CBT and will take his DAS straight after. Got a nice F650 lined up for him so another young tosser in the fold

 

[Lord Snooty]

Glad he enjoyed it Chris and I'm sure he will enjoy his training as well. Get him to take a look at the website http://www.rmtnet.co.uk, there's a lot of info and there is a DVD on how to get through the Mod 1 test.

 

[AndyT]

Just a quick question about CBT. If a 16 year old completes his CBT on a 50cc bike is he allowed to ride a 125cc on L-plates when he is 17 or does he need to take his CBT again on a 125cc bike?

Thanks

Andy

 

[Lord Snooty]

Just a quick question about CBT. If a 16 year old completes his CBT on a 50cc bike is he allowed to ride a 125cc on L-plates when he is 17 or does he need to take his CBT again on a 125cc bike?

Thanks

Andy

No, he is also entitled to ride a 125 geared bike at 17 but if he does that I advise you showing him how to use the clutch and gears or he books some training.

 

[MarkShelley]

Is this not the same as this which has participating venues all over the country?

http://www.geton.co.uk/content/whats-it-all-about&gclid=CNXzwbyR460CFUYLtAodXFrtVA

My wife did it (after a bit of a mix up!) at Camrider in Cambridge.

 

[Lord Snooty]

Is this not the same as this which has participating venues all over the country?

http://www.geton.co.uk/content/whats-it-all-about&gclid=CNXzwbyR460CFUYLtAodXFrtVA

My wife did it (after a bit of a mix up!) at Camrider in Cambridge.

Pretty much Mark; we have been running our Open Days for a few years now and we are also a registered participant with the Get On Campaign. In fact, I have worked with the Get On Campaign at the NEC bike show for the last two years. Some bookings we get through the GOC but we also advertise locally and most book with us direct.

Didn't your wife get a bit of "attitude" from Camrider when she booked?

 

[AndyT]

No, he is also entitled to ride a 125 geared bike at 17 but if he does that I advise you showing him how to use the clutch and gears or he books some training.

I'll just wait for his 17th birthday and book his CBT for that day. I have bought a couple of Suzuki VanVans so we can go on ride outs together and I will be teaching him bike control etc. I should invest in some head sets and radios (come to think of it I have 1 already).

Thanks again

 

[MarkShelley]

Didn't your wife get a bit of "attitude" from Camrider when she booked?

Yes, there is a thread on here about it. I like to think is was due to a misinformed woman on the end of the phone.