Moped/ scooter

ZaTrox

i am a beginner and i am doing my CBT next week (CBT is a license for 50cc moped/ scooter, in UK at least)
so, my problem is that i plan on driving my moped to and from school but there is a dress code at the sixth form that i study, and although it will be ok if i have a jacket on me, what about my trousers? can i just ride with my jeans? also what kind of equipment will i need for my CBT ? i just bought myself a helmet but i don't know if i need those special boots or not, can i just use my trainers?. it would be great if you guys could answer these questions for me and do you know of any websites/ shops that provide a good quality equipment? the more links you guys can provide the better ;D

BeenThroughItAll

The CBT preamble will cover safety equipment requirements.

At the very least, I'd want motorbike gloves, some boots, and a textile jacket designed for motorcycling. Lower half, you could buy some textile trousers and carry your jeans under the seat.

You may think that's overkill, but it's surprising how people realise how much they liked their skin once its been rubbed off by a road.

Also and Lidl sell motorbike gear once or twice a year, normally around about this time of year. It's good quality and not expensive.

Grumpygit

Definitely gloves - the amount of people I see riding around on both scooters and bikes without them is just stupid (and I am not talking children either)

There should be some guidance on the website advising on what you should wear - obviously be appropriate for the weather ie waterproofs with you.......you should google and read up as over here (Guernsey), if you turn up to your CBT without the proper gear, they will turn you away.

A textile jacket for bikers is also a must but I would say for a 50cc scooter that boots and textile trousers are overkill - but others may disagree. Your 50cc bike will only do 35/40 max and whilst if anything happens and you do come off you could hurt yourself (road rash), a bikers jacket will have armour padding in the right places.

I have ridden scooters for years and have never worn bike boots/textile trousers, however, I have now swapped to a 650cc bike and if we are going out for a ride, then will wear boots but normally jeans but for motorway riding, it will always be textile trousers.

As regards for school, you should wear your textile jacket either over your suit jacket or keep that in your locker (if you have one) or in your bag to/from school - any textile jacket you buy shouldn't be so tight as to be uncomfortable wearing clothing underneath - think winter....cold....jumpers!

A lot of it will also depend on your route and how confident you are on your bike after the CBT but afterwards, don't be tempted to wear flip flops or no jacket even if it is warm - it's not worth it

AndyMc.....

Grumpygit wrote: »

Definitely gloves - the amount of people I see riding around on both scooters and bikes without them is just stupid (and I am not talking children either)

There should be some guidance on the website advising on what you should wear - obviously be appropriate for the weather ie waterproofs with you.......you should google and read up as over here (Guernsey), if you turn up to your CBT without the proper gear, they will turn you away.

A textile jacket for bikers is also a must but I would say for a 50cc scooter that boots and textile trousers are overkill - but others may disagree. Your 50cc bike will only do 35/40 max and whilst if anything happens and you do come off you could hurt yourself (road rash), a bikers jacket will have armour padding in the right places.

I have ridden scooters for years and have never worn bike boots/textile trousers, however, I have now swapped to a 650cc bike and if we are going out for a ride, then will wear boots but normally jeans but for motorway riding, it will always be textile trousers.

As regards for school, you should wear your textile jacket either over your suit jacket or keep that in your locker (if you have one) or in your bag to/from school - any textile jacket you buy shouldn't be so tight as to be uncomfortable wearing clothing underneath - think winter....cold....jumpers!

A lot of it will also depend on your route and how confident you are on your bike after the CBT but afterwards, don't be tempted to wear flip flops or no jacket even if it is warm - it's not worth it

You're saying boots are overkill but surely you're not recommending he rides in trainers?

ZaTrox

BeenThroughItAll wrote: »

The CBT preamble will cover safety equipment requirements.

At the very least, I'd want motorbike gloves, some boots, and a textile jacket designed for motorcycling. Lower half, you could buy some textile trousers and carry your jeans under the seat.

You may think that's overkill, but it's surprising how people realise how much they liked their skin once its been rubbed off by a road.

Also and Lidl sell motorbike gear once or twice a year, normally around about this time of year. It's good quality and not expensive.

I was planing on buying gloves and jacket (both waterproof) and i also found some jeans on sites like this one getgeared.co.uk/type/kevlar-jeans/for/men?, will something like this be alright or is it no different from your usual jeans? i would probably get away with low profile motorcycle boots/ shoes but they would have to be black and with small logos (i also want them to be waterproof), any possible recommendations ?

forgotmyname

Are the kevlar jeans waterproof?

You have a dress code but allowed to wear jeans? Whats wrong with overtrousers that fold to virtually nothing?

I have overtrousers and also bought some ski type thermals, oh my they were too hot. The fully waterproof/windproof overtrousers were more than enough.

Rolandtheroadie

I use kevlar jeans, as well as the kevlar, they've removable padding at the knee and hip.
Boot wise, I'd say as long as there's some ankle protection, they'll be fine.

BeenThroughItAll

I have a pair of Hood Kevlar jeans which I use on 'gentle' rides and when I take my bike into work on dress-down Fridays. I change as soon as I get there, though, as they're a bit warm to sit in all day in an office.

Mind, with 200BHP to play with there aren't many 'gentle' trips these days.

allenrohn

Actually, I love to ride electric scooter, i just wear leg guards while riding my hoverboard.
I think Riding hoverboard is bit difficult than the riding bikes.
I also love riding bikes. But its fun riding hoverboard.

And also i don't have to thik what should i wear while riding.::j

Heliflyguy

If you do buy from Getgeared you can save a bit of money via Topcashback.

Agree that kevlar jeans can be a bit hot to wear all the time, they tend to be a lot thicker and Ive read that kevlar can deteriorate the more you wash it apparently Aramid is better.

But you dont need to spend a fortune.

I generally wear cheap waterproof overtrousers with protectors and a cheap waterproof jacket purchased from ebay (this one)

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Milano-Sport-Black-White-Gamma-Waterproof-Textile-Motorcycle-Jacket-Size-Large-/192119927864?hash=item2cbb3d7438%3Ag%3A6u8AAOSwCU1YutS8

and a pair of £50 calf length boots for my commute. Low profile boots will get your feet wet if its raining although I have a pair for fine weather/casual rides.

You can get trainers with toe and heal protectors but they are a bit pricey.

My biggest grumble is cold fingers, under 8c and after half an hour it starts to get a bit uncomfortable even with glove liners, tried handlebar muffs but didnt get on with them but its an option.

allenrohn

One should wear only those things in which they are comfortable while riding bikes like no need to wear leathre jackets.
Safety is important, so helmets is must while riding.
New models of electric scooter are comfortable to ride, and there balancing is good.