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I dont blame you being a little daunted riding through the centre of London on your first ride.

Only two things I can suggest. If you know a friend that can ride, maybe they would be able to pick it up for you.

If not, and you own a car licence, then hire a van for half a day. But do remember if you take this course of action, you will either need someone with you to pick the bike up and put into the back of the van (two of you should lift a 125), or you will need a ramp. Also, you will need some tie downs to hold the bike steady in the back. Unless said friend is prepared to sit on it for the journey back.

welcome along fella

Picking up a new ride can be daunting for just about anyone who is new to biking world. Like preunit has mentioned, pick up the bike after the rush hour either mid morning or mid afternoon, 15 miles isn't that far, but i do understand how you feel . You say you don't drive, do you not know someone with a small van ?, if not have you a mate who also rides, some one who can ride behind you in a dominate position in the road, so that you ( in front ) is as protected as possible from all the numpty arse london,,,," my journey is more importent than yours",,,, drivers. Word of advice do try to relax, and dont worry so much, you have your CBT which means that someone has said that you are competent enough to be on the road, and you should be filled with pride and excitement  and at your age, your no chav, scooter riding knob head, with  less concentration span of goldfish, honest mate you will do just fine, relax relax, relax & enjoy

Maybe you could share with us what area you live in and where abouts in london your picking it up from, you never know, one of us kind souls could assist ?

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you could pay a firm/company to deliver it.Just an idea,but a costly one.

  Id do as suggested above tho,pick a quiet time and go for it.Take it steady,im sure you will.

I'm London based

mate... When you picking it up??

Depending on time/day i'd be happy to ride alongside if that helps out.

Otherwise.... I just think you need to take it really easy, be confident.. and make sure you are aware of EVERYTHING around you... But as I said just keep it real slow and you'll be fine.... there's always gonna be a first time.. make it now!!  

Congrats all the same bud.. welcome! Lemme know if u need help and where you're going to/from!

Newby getting 1st bike

I've helped friends out in similar situations and met them at the sellers and rode the bike back with them pillion (the bike wasn't that far away and the buyer organised transport for me to get to the seller).