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CBT Compulsory Basic Training
Element 'B' Introduction to machine
At this stage all trainees are given a high visabilty vest and are asked to follow an instructor outside.
You may be split into smaller groups if there are more than four of you attending a course
You will all gather around a single motorbike, usualy a Honda GC125.
This sections aims to tell you about the basic controls and parts of a motorcycle.
Specifically it refers to a Honda CG125 (see picture on right) as it's a popular training school bike and widely used as a commuter bike.

Controls on motorcycles are fairly similar across makes and models, you should be able to find your way around most motorbikes and identify most bits and pieces after reading this.

As always, the manufacturer's handbook is the definitive guide for any motorcycle and you should follow the advice and guidance in the handbook rather than on this website if there's any doubt.
Honda CG125

Most motorcycles have manual transmission and have their controls in similar positions but bikes with automatic or semi-automatic transmission will be different.
The diagrams and descriptions are a general description of the controls on a typical motorcycle.
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