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    New partner not supportive

    in General Chat

    Posted

    I had similar issues with my ex. She belittled everything that I had done.

    In the end after a lot of time and pain, I got out of there and have been happily single for quite a long time.


    Yes sometimes I think id be happy in a relationship but then I go back to what happened and just go back to being happy being single.


    Sorry I am not being much helpful but it just rang true with me.


    You obviously know what you are doing and just keep at it.

    All the best regards Thomas

    Training question

    in CBT, Test and Advanced Training Information

    Posted

    I have just passed my direct access 15/06/2017.

    The way I did it was. I did my cbt nigh on 2 years ago. I then decided not to do it. Late last year I wanted to do it.

    January I was booked in for 4 days training inc test.


    I fell off the training bike twice and lost my bottle.

    I failed my mod 1 and then decided to buy a 125.


    I bought my 125 and then went out with my father for a few months.

    Once back into it I started using the training bike again then did mod 1 no minors and mod 2 3 minors.


    The 125 helped me immensly but I am in no way a natural rider.


    Do what you feel safe with.

    All the best Thomas

    How long before your first off?

    in Motorbike Chat

    Posted

    I had 2 offs while training and cracked a rib. I stalled in the training yard on a bend and the handlebar went into my chest and they picked the bike off me. I got told when I felt upto it try again so I did that fell off 20 yards at the next bend and trapped my leg under the bike. But alls well as it never put me off and I have a shiny new licence

    Had my first proper ride yesterday

    in Ride Reports and Pictures

    Posted

    Nice one mate......... 8-)


    Yeah, progress at your own pace, never feel pressured into doing anything until you feel ready......build it up nice and slowly....... 8-)


    I would recommend you get yourself on a BikeSafe course with the police if they do them near you.......they'll give you plenty of good advice...... 8-)

     

    Thankyou I have spoken to my training school about going out to get more lessons but I will look at a bikesafe course.

    Thanks again Thomas

    Had my first proper ride yesterday

    in Ride Reports and Pictures

    Posted

    Awesome stuff mate! Don't worry about sitting behind any traffic if you don't have to especially if its on something like a dual carriageway :D your bike will be faster than 99% of cars on the road. I don't think your dad would have a go if you do everything in a safe manner :thumb:

     

    Thankyou my dad pulled alongside when we got to the toll booth and he was smiling asked if I was ok and said you enjoyed that didnt you. I couldnt hide the smile on my face

    Had my first proper ride yesterday

    in Ride Reports and Pictures

    Posted

    As above I had my first ride out yesterday after passing my test on Thursday.

    My dad was following me.

    We went to a local bike cafe called Chequered flag and had something to drink.


    We went on a dual carriageway and I stayed behind the traffic as I would do on my little 125 Varadero.


    We pulled in and my dad says " I thought you were going to get past the traffic"

    Me personally would have loved to but I thought he might see it and give me a rollickin at the cafe.

    I got a couple of quick pictures then went to Trago mills in Liskeard turned round then headed home.


    I opened the throttle a little and overtook a car( please bear in mind I was on a straight and it was a dual carriageway and it was an old camper doing 35mph)

    I probably be heard shouted Shiteing hell fire from the next village.


    We got home and my dad washed and polished the bikes.


    Anyway a coupe of pictures.


    http://i893.photobucket.com/albums/ac137/montytom/20170616_125909_zpsuplxk0qm.jpg


    http://i893.photobucket.com/albums/ac137/montytom/20170616_125924_zpsbvsllknn.jpg


    Thanks for looking in

    Thomas

    Passed mod 2

    in CBT, Test and Advanced Training Information

    Posted

    Thankyou everyone. Its a better result than I had in January where I fell off the bike twice during training and cracked a rib.


    It has also ended my problems with tests.


    Car test failed first time passed 2nd time

    Tesco dot com driving assessment failed first time passed 2nd time

    HGV class 2 failed first time passed 2nd time

    HGV class 1 failed first time passed 2nd time

    Mod 1 failed first time passed 2nd time

    Mod 2 passed first time.


    My bike is taxed, Insured and ready to roll.


    Thanks again everyone for all the advice put through on these pages

    After failing my mod 1 due to nerves I got another bike

    in Motorbike Chat

    Posted

    also I seem to be spending alot of money on it.

    Haha welcome to the wonderfully expensive world of owning a bike :mrgreen:

     

    Thankyou I must admit I'm seeing it as an investment more than anything else. Not money return but an investment in reliability as it's going to be looked after the best I can.


    Thanks again. I keeps looking back at this thread as im stuck in my lorry till Friday evening so it's a nice little thing to think about

    After failing my mod 1 due to nerves I got another bike

    in Motorbike Chat

    Posted

    So with the weather being a bit iffy yesterday I fitted a new exhaust cover on in the correct colour (silver).


    Today though was a lovely day so checks were done and off we went.

    Me on my varadero and my dad on the zzr600.

    We had a great time and I was grinning from ear to ear.

    We stopped off at a motorbike cafe and had a cup of tea to warm up a bit.


    I think my skills seem alot better than when I did my direct access.


    I looked round the corners rather than at them and went round tighter.


    I also feel that not having a trainer there just my dad had calmed me down alot and made everything flow better. I just cannot wait to get back to training again and get my test done.


    Anyway pictures

    This was before with a hand painted black cover.


    http://i893.photobucket.com/albums/ac137/montytom/20170207_154106_zps3svkuekp.jpg


    After with it done properly


    http://i893.photobucket.com/albums/ac137/montytom/20170211_162040_zpsjedtjwaf.jpg


    Also the swing arm bolt covers were changed.


    http://i893.photobucket.com/albums/ac137/montytom/20170211_170542_zps0j88xxyr.jpg


    We also put a top box on so I can stick my helmet in.

    Anyway today's pictures.


    http://i893.photobucket.com/albums/ac137/montytom/20170212_130053_zpsbtghz01x.jpg


    http://i893.photobucket.com/albums/ac137/montytom/20170212_130050_zps6z0fmjpk.jpg


    http://i893.photobucket.com/albums/ac137/montytom/20170212_130032_zpscmx9piew.jpg


    http://i893.photobucket.com/albums/ac137/montytom/20170212_130014_zps4cfkfvkw.jpg


    And at home


    http://i893.photobucket.com/albums/ac137/montytom/20170212_134532_zpsozajlx48.jpg


    I'm really smitten to be honest and cannot wait to get on it again.

    Thanks Thomas

    After failing my mod 1 due to nerves I got another bike

    in Motorbike Chat

    Posted

    I have some New pictures as it was light. We put a proper sized L plate on the back and also put an L plate on the front and also a top box.


    http://i893.photobucket.com/albums/ac137/montytom/20170207_154146_zps6skm6fnw.jpg


    http://i893.photobucket.com/albums/ac137/montytom/20170207_154106_zps3svkuekp.jpg


    http://i893.photobucket.com/albums/ac137/montytom/20170207_154057_zpsupcjaoim.jpg


    http://i893.photobucket.com/albums/ac137/montytom/20170207_154138_zpsmxh9ivsp.jpg


    http://i893.photobucket.com/albums/ac137/montytom/20170207_154129_zpsk5uvm3cs.jpg


    http://i893.photobucket.com/albums/ac137/montytom/20170207_154120_zpsdbhunwjs.jpg


    http://i893.photobucket.com/albums/ac137/montytom/20170207_154150_zpsxos8ivb7.jpg


    http://i893.photobucket.com/albums/ac137/montytom/20170207_154156_zpssj8pldp7.jpg


    http://i893.photobucket.com/albums/ac137/montytom/20170207_154207_zpsxdhrtq4f.jpg


    Thanks Thomas

    After failing my mod 1 due to nerves I got another bike

    in Motorbike Chat

    Posted

    OOh I quite like the little Varadero :mrgreen:


    keep at it, it is a very unnatural thing when you first start riding but sounds like you have a good plan for you and the confidence should soon follow. Just try not to pick up too many bad habits :lol:


    :thumb: We'll be congratulating you for your test passes in no time

     


    Thankyou I think it would be a safer bet to do it this way at least I can choose how much I want to push myself rather than the instructor- Dont get me wrong the instructors were lovely but I just felt like everything was running away from me when I was doing it

     

    Sounds like a great approach to take mate. Enjoy the practice, and there's no rush to move things on more than you want to!

     

    Thankyou I must admit I must be getting more sensible in my older days 30 years old

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