Thomas J

Thankyou. Thats the one thing I am not great at ie slow speed manouvering. At least now I can practice till I feel competent enough.

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

Thankyou. I have only ridden it home yesterday but I was grinning all the way back albeit 7 miles

Ok so I failed my mod 1 due to nerves after falling off the training bike twice. I then decided to buy myself a 125 so I could learn at my own pace rather than feeling nervous. I wanted a varadero but could not find anything close to home so looked at chinese bikes( to be honest the quality looks alot better now) Anyway last night another quick look on facebook and I found a varadero close to me. After a few messages we go and see it. Well after some bartering I go home and get my bike gear on and ride it home. Well its got a lovely feel to it and everything is light but of a quality feeling. I decided to keep the 125 after passing my test and will keep learning rather than use my zzr600. My dad and I can go on rides and he can use that instead. I am not a natural bike rider so I think that is the most sensible approach. I think the varadero is the best 125 for me as Its a full sized bike and I am a chubby begger. Anyway here are some pictures of it in the dark and when I can I will get some light pictures. Thanks Thomas. http://i893.photobucket.com/albums/ac137/montytom/20170205_221324_zpsnzedcj4l.jpg http://i893.photobucket.com/albums/ac137/montytom/20170205_215722_zpsndlotcjc.jpg http://i893.photobucket.com/albums/ac137/montytom/20170205_215705_zpsgbcpoekf.jpg http://i893.photobucket.com/albums/ac137/montytom/20170205_215608_zpslc1z3ciy.jpg http://i893.photobucket.com/albums/ac137/montytom/20170205_215555_zpsuwajmzjj.jpg

Thankyou everyone for your advice and non ridiculing I really appreciate it. I never saw that I had any more replies till now. Thanks again Thomas

DAY 4 D-DAY Ok so this morning was the day of my mod 1 test. Not feeling confident I said it would be a training session. Well I was still running wide on the right hand turns. Got to the test centre and the lad I was with went first and did it without any minors. Next up was my turn. The walking it into the bay was ok, Then I did the slalom and knocked over the second from last cone. Then I did the figure of 8 and ended up going wide again turning right. I did the slow ride ok then onto the U turn. Again too wide. Did the controlled brake ok as was the emergency brake(58kmph) then swerve I did ok (50kmph) Waiting at the end of the test centre, got let out then parked up. we did the talk outside rather than inside due to me wanting it to. The examiner was lovely and all in all im happy- I know it sounds strange but I know I can do it with a little more practice. That is it for now but I am just going to be booking days training

DAY 3 Well what a crock of doo doo I was yesterday. Could not turn right for anything, I actually skimmed across a kerb trying to get round. I was trying to keep the bike upright. This is going to be the sticking point If I cannot do this. I have now resigned myself to the fact I am not going to pass this time. Im not to bothered to be honest but will have to buy a 125 to get some confidence into me.

Thankyou for that post I really appreciate it

DAY 2 I felt a little more at ease when I started but that soon fell away when I came off the bike not once but twice( in the training yard) I was more worried about the bike but all was fine. The handlebar hit me in my chest when I went down and it still hurts now( feeling I have bruised something) They got me to ride by myself round the yard for a while then off to the petrol station. My riding was awful, nothing coherent about it whatsoever. After that I started to calm down and it was getting a little better, Slow speed and clutch control are still an issue. We then go and get a cup of tea at the motorccycle cafe and then head towards the dvsa mod 1 yard. We had a walk round and then the lady went first. I must admit she was really good. Then my turn. On the slalom I hit the second cone so did it again and that was fine. It was then the figure of 8 which went ok. Slow riding went well(suprisingly) then the U turn. Nope not got that went to wide as I was scared I was going to fall off. After a few more attempts we did the controlled braking which was fine. Then onto the emergency stop which I went through at 60kmph. Then 53kmph then 52kmph then 54kmph. I then did the swerve ok then the final time I hit 58kmph. We then had to ride back to the training yard then we went on a scenic route for the last hour. Still Still having trouble with the clutch control

Even though I am now on my third days training I thought id share my experience. On the first day I got onto the bike and rode round the training yard, I said that the clutch control was not the best. The next thing was we went for a ride.I felt it went rubbish, Thinking about everything and kept looking down to boot. The instructor was perfect though and spent time explaining things to me. We then went to the dvsa pad and watched the other student take his mod 1. Unfortunately he hit the second cone on the slalom. We then went to a motorcycle cafe and got a cup of tea. Then rode around town for the last couple of hours then went back to the yard. The instructor told me I was where he thought I would be at this stage. The other lad went home and I stayed for an hour going round the yard stopping and starting.

Thankyou people. I paid the remaining balance off yesterday and we were having a chat. I explained I had done my HGV class 1 just a few months ago and he seemed quite happy with that saying I will be a sponge taking it all in. Thats what I am hoping. My dad has done alot of work on the bike and he has even put in a 12v socket for when we go away. Thanks again reading from this forum has given me great advice and alayed any fears that I have had

As above I have just booked my direct access. I am doing it at the same place that I did my cbt with over a year ago with. I had a little assessment ride on the bike and one thing I wasnt great with in my eyes was low speed clutch control. I know that I will get it. I have the bike so I need to get this done and I have been saying for too long I need to get my bike test done. Its quite close so in less than a month I should either be on the road or a little upset. Thanks everyone for the advice I have had on here so far. Thanks Thomas.

Thanks (I think) to whoever sent mine out. It was a battery and a wall plug and a pair of blue y fronts Did give me a giggle

Mine was sent off and has been received by the lucky/unlucky party. Have also received mine but as I don't get home till later tonight I'll just open it on Sunday.

Can I just say alot of time thought and consideration went into my present. Be what it may I hope the reciever (oooh er) will like it

Hi people this is my 2nd ever motorcycle purchase, My first was an Yamaha rxs 100 which I unfortunately have no pictures of. I have my cbt and theory test all clear and need to get my direct access out of the way then I can ride it. My dad and I went and paid the balance off and he then rode it home for me. I have given it a wash and its currently away in my garage. http://i893.photobucket.com/albums/ac137/montytom/20161126_124951_zpsshwadue2.jpg http://i893.photobucket.com/albums/ac137/montytom/20161126_124958_zpsptlu0old.jpg http://i893.photobucket.com/albums/ac137/montytom/20161126_125005_zpseine3tmc.jpg http://i893.photobucket.com/albums/ac137/montytom/20161126_125029_zpsszs6w0o4.jpg http://i893.photobucket.com/albums/ac137/montytom/20161127_143831_zpswxxfm8xo.jpg http://i893.photobucket.com/albums/ac137/montytom/20161127_143845_zpsxwghsuau.jpg http://i893.photobucket.com/albums/ac137/montytom/20161127_144548_zpstd3wde3y.jpg http://i893.photobucket.com/albums/ac137/montytom/20161127_144554_zpsnwaautkf.jpg http://i893.photobucket.com/albums/ac137/montytom/20161127_144604_zpsuakr2vrx.jpg http://i893.photobucket.com/albums/ac137/montytom/20161127_152137_zpsejie92xa.jpg Thanks Thomas

I remember going into somerfields once and as I didn't like the person I was chosen to do secret santa for I asked if they stocked extra small condoms. Alas they didn't so I got him some superman bubble bath instead as he was a stinky beggar. Oh please count me in if that's ok

Ok I class myself as a safe driver. I drive artics for a living so have to be. I have my cbt but have not yet got my direct access completed. I think they should overhaul the system. I have completed 4 cbts and had a little yamaha rxs100 for a little bit. I have learnt alot from each and every cbt I have completed. The way it should be is the instructors are fully trained to be examiners (but not) They take you out and once you have shown you have mastered a skill it gets signed off. Once all parts are mastered here's your certificate and licence. The amount of people that manage to pull a good ride/drive out of their crevice and pass the test but then find out they cannot ride/drive for toffee is amazing.

Ahh it's quite hard judging ages on Internet. To be honest I think the Mod 2 theoretically should be easier as the examiner has to see what they are doing aswell. Good luck

Well done buddy. Are you doing direct access or going restricted?

Sorry to hear you didn't pass bud but you know what you did wrong and also how you could have gotten out of it so look at it like a pre test test if that makes sense

24 so you are old enough to do a full bike test. Im 28 and currently have just passed my theory and (COMPLETED) my CBT-You dont fail a CBT you just have to come back for more training if you are not upto the standards they require. Please let us know how you get on. The theory is mostly common sense but do download an app on your phone purely so you can use it when you have a couple of minutes spare. Good luck bud

Welcome bud, If I were you I would book a CBT. While you are waiting for your CBT book yourself a theory test then once you have done those 2 do direct access. How old are you? The reason being is the law on different powered bikes. Saying that I doubt a Bonniville will be too powerful.

Thanks mate will be doing it in a couple months as currently doing my hgv training aswell so I'm hemeraging money at the moment

Hello people I've now done my cbt completed it yesterday. Was great fun and had a really good instructor. I was tempted to buy a 125 to practice on but the 125 are physically too small for me. 6 foot 2 and a chubby beggar to boot. I now have a certificate and also my theory test pass from Monday. Couple of months and hopefully I'll be looking for a big bike. Thanks Thomas