CBTA Class 6 Full Course

[Blackadda]

I didn't realise there was another KB on the course in the weekend. I thought it was just me and Keystone. Whose group were you in Blackadda?

I was using a borrowed GN. My little Gixxa gave up on Thursday arvo. Were you on the 'DA' taht didn't want to play either?

[Macktheknife]

I didn't realise there was another KB on the course in the weekend. I thought it was just me and Keystone. Whose group were you in Blackadda?

You didnt notice me either then huh?

[Blackadda]

Wot were you riding MAK!

[Macktheknife]

Wot were you riding MAK!

One of the rentals too, I wouldnt shame my bike by showing up on it...... besides it wasnt finished yet. lol
And heavenly talker was there too, are you sure you were awake all day????

[Blackadda]

I got a little sleepy, but took most of it in. I thought it was OK overall. Like most courses, sitting around for a couple of hours can put you to sleep. They should get everyone to do some time trials down Church St first to wake everyone up, then sit around yappin!

[steved]

I was using a borrowed GN. My little Gixxa gave up on Thursday arvo. Were you on the 'DA' taht didn't want to play either?

Nah, I was on the 2.5 cylinder CBR250.

[Leong]

Thanks Blackadda - qualify for the over 25 big time and I have had my car licence for 23 years with only 20 demerits points which will be wiped out by now. Worth thinking about indeed. Thanks

Yeah, me too, driving way too many years, and last demerits probably 20 yrs ago. I'm keen to learn more, but also keen to give myself time to gain confidence. Think I saw a review somewhere here about the CBTA course... but I'd be keen to read other comments on the courses

[Keystone19]

Yeah, me too, driving way too many years, and last demerits probably 20 yrs ago. I'm keen to learn more, but also keen to give myself time to gain confidence. Think I saw a review somewhere here about the CBTA course... but I'd be keen to read other comments on the courses

Well, for what it's worth, I have just finished going through the CBTA system. I got my Learners at Passrite and had that for three months before going and doing the Restricted course.

The Restricted course was interesting and I felt I learnt some good theoretical stuff that I didn't know or hadn't thought about for a long time. Stuff like the 12 second rule where you should always be able to see 12 seconds ahead and if a car is too close behind you to drop back from the car in front of you to give you more room to stop if you need it so the guy behind doesn't ram you. Also some motorcycle dynamics stuff.

We also did some on road stuff which was fine (except for the Uturns - lol)

6 weeks later I did my Full course. This was less theory and more about riding. We had to demonstrate that we could ride comfortably at open road speeds and there was a bit of stuff about cornering. Didn't learn as much as on teh Restricted course but did find it consolidated what I had learnt. Still screwed up the u turns.

I think the course is good, I do think you need to be moderately competent at the stuff before you go so practise is good.

I think I learnt more motorcycle handling skills on the Bronz Ride Right Ride Safe Course but that, of course, doesn't get you a license!

[steved]

I think I learnt more motorcycle handling skills on the Bronz Ride Right Ride Safe Course but that, of course, doesn't get you a license!

Is the Bronz course a regular thing?

[Blackadda]

We also did some on road stuff which was fine (except for the Uturns - lol)

It didn't help having a mad chinaman waving his arms about as though you were landing on an aircraft carrier lol!

My first go I was watching him and laughing, forgot I had to do a U eeeeee!

[Keystone19]

Is the Bronz course a regular thing?

Yeah, every month. PM CaN, he has the details...

[Blackadda]

Must point out that the mad chinaman is not actually mad.......just a little crazy. He was very entertaining. Makes courses like these a little more enjoyable.

For more info on Bike courses, DON'T call the LTSA, they are frigin useless. Before I booked at Passrite, I called them for info, they hadn't heard about these courses, the ones they are ENDORSING? NGhhhhhhhhhh!

[Leong]

Well, for what it's worth, I have just finished going through the CBTA system. I got my Learners at Passrite and had that for three months before going and doing the Restricted course.
.....
6 weeks later I did my Full course. .......

Thanks Keystone!
So you got your full license in 4.5months? Sounds good to me.... I'd rather do these courses while things are fresh in my head, bit of repetition helps it all sink in. Also while the L plate was good at the very beginning, I think drivers tend to take advantage of you. ( Or is it just my road "posture" )

SO does this mean you'll get a bigger bike..... or stay with the 250 for a bit?

[Leong]

Well, I just had a look at the Passrite website and enrolled for the Restricted course on 8 October. Will be out on the bike every opportunity till then.... What else should I be practicing... U turns...

[steved]

Well, I just had a look at the Passrite website and enrolled for the Restricted course on 8 October. Will be out on the bike every opportunity till then.... What else should I be practicing... U turns...

Hill-starts, U-turns and swivelling your head. Head swivelles are the absolute main thing they stress.