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Gear Conversion Course

Edinburgh Motorcycle Training runs a 3 hour gear conversion course at Straiton, EH20 9NS, 5 minutes from the A720 Edinburgh bypass for riders who did their CBT on an automatic scooter. It costs £165 per person with 2 students per instructor, or £195 one-to-one, on a manual 125cc motorcycle.

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What is the Gear conversion course?

A 3-hour course completed after the CBT to learn how to ride a manual 125cc motorcycle with gears. The focus is on the core skills and controls required to ride a manual motorcycle, and on mastering the basics of clutch and gear control.

The course is designed for riders who have already completed the CBT on an automatic scooter, or those who wish to develop their riding with gears.

Who is it for?

  • Riders who completed CBT on an automatic
  • Riders who want to get comfortable with gears before DAS

How much does it cost?

Gear Conversion Course at Edinburgh Motorcycle Training costs £165 (2 students to 1 instructor), £195 (one-to-one).

OptionPrice
2 students to 1 instructor£165
One-to-one£195

What is included?

  • Manual 125cc motorcycle
  • Helmet if you do not have your own

What do I need?

  • A valid CBT certificate
  • Valid UK driving licence

Gear conversion: questions and answers

Can I ride a geared bike if I did my CBT on an automatic?

Candidates completing CBT on an automatic machine are restricted to automatic motorcycles and scooters until they are trained and assessed as competent on a manual motorcycle by an authorised CBT instructor. The 3 hour gear conversion course does exactly that.

Enquire about Gear conversion

Tell us where you are with your riding and when you would like to train. Tania in the office will come back to you with dates.

Or call 01721 728398.

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