What you'll learn

Clutch control

1 down 4 up, you'll learn how to safely and confidently ride a motorcycle with gears. Understanding how to control the clutch at slow speeds, pulling away and coming to a stop.

Changing gears with confidence

Riding in different scenarios and conditions to learn how to select the right gear for each occasion and to change gear with confidence up and down the gear box.

Requirements

In order to take the Gear Conversion course, you must meet the following requirements:

• Have the correct licence card: UK driving, UK provisional or EU licence with UK counterpart licence number. Photocopies or images are not accepted.
• Be able to read a registration plate from 20.5 metres
• Speak and understand English and the Highway code
• Be able to ride an adult sized bicycle
• Wear suitable clothing including thick trousers (such as jeans) and boots

What you can ride after

The Gear Conversion course is not a valid licence, so you are not legally entitled to ride a motorcycle on the road from just this course. You must have completed the CBT course to be able to ride on the road.

Course details

The Gear Conversion course is a 2 hour bespoke lesson which can be tailored to the needs of the pupils. Up to 2 students to one instructor, you'll spend as much time as possible on the bike learning the skills of controlling the clutch with your left hand and changing the gears with your left foot.

Depending on how the lesson progresses and the instructors decision, you'll either spend the 2 hour course duration off-road or will progress to on-road riding if the instructor believes you are ready to do so.

This course is ideal for riders who have completed the CBT on an automatic scooter or wish to spend more time and instruction riding a geared bike.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to take a Gear Conversion course?

Some new riders decide to take learning to ride one step at a time and opt to complete their first CBT on an automatic scooter. If you plan to then ride a manual motorcycle, it's highly recommended you have professional lessons in how to do so, hence the popular Gear Conversion course.

What will I do during the Gear Conversion course?

The course is tailored to your needs. You'll focus all the time on bike control and handling, getting to grips with balancing, stopping, starting and turning with a manual motorcycle. If it's safe to do so, you'll go out on the roads.

How far in advance should I book?

Gear Conversion classes have a restricted number of places in each course. Due to the popular demand, you should aim to book at least 1 week in advance in order to get a convenient date.

I can't see any Gear Conversion courses in my area?

Not all of our instructors have their Gear Conversion courses live online. If you can't find a local Gear Conversion course to you, give us a call and we can arrange something for you.

Cancellation policy

You won't be charged anything until your booking is confirmed. Once the booking is confirmed, we can cancel your booking as long as you give us at least 5 working days notice before your training.

Popular Gear Conversion Locations

• london

• birmingham

• manchester

• glasgow

• southampton

• bournemouth

• portsmouth

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