Ristonbiker

Mod 1 passed on 2nd attempt. 16/06/16

1st Attempt after all the checks with the paper work he then told me to move the bike from the bay before starting and told me as soon as he waves me in to go straight to the bay and switch off for the manual handling, then on to the slalom and figure 8 and as I got to the last cone on the slalom I was too slow and stalled and boom my feet went down but continued with no other faults.

mod 2 with different examiner told me to wait at the other side of the gates he then went on to explain the 1st part I then completed it and he then continued to explain the slalom (OH DEAR I THOUGHT) I then took a deep breath and continued and boom I new as soon as I had completed the slalom and fig 8 I should be OK so went on to then do the slow control the U-Turn and the controlled stop next was the E stop with a speed of 68kph and the swerve with a speed of 57kph still doing all lifesavers until the moment I parked up, he the called me over still in the carpark to say well done no minors and had to tell me on the carpark due to the room taken for someone on a Mod 2 test.

And then to top it off friday the 17th today I went and passed my car test mod 2 booked for the 29th june

As I have passed my Mod 1 yesterday (mod 2 on 29th june) and today I passed my car test is it right that I cannot send of my pass certificate due to my mod 2 being only 12 days away as I may not get my licence back in time or is there a way around it

Just a quick update last week I had my Mod 1 but failed due to stalling and putting feet down but I did resit it yesterday with only 1 minor and today I passed my driving test again with only 1 minor

My heart say out, when you do a search on Google if we will be better off in or out there is a lot of scare tactics and it seems any MP that wants out seems to get gagged

An R1! That's something they won't see that at the test centre every day. If you're competent and safe on the bike then the only thing that could let you down is your understanding of the tests format. I'd suggest you get the instructor to run through a full mock test during your evaluation and see what points he brings up.

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I feel confident as I have been on a CBT for 20 years had 1 accident which left me with a fractured humerus bone (and yes it was painful) last year and got straight on my bike as soon as I was allowed to so idiots on the road don't scare me too much after the accident though I became more aware of my surroundings and what is going on around me so will see what is said at the evaluation

Going DA I am 44 so will be going with the big boys my brother has an R1 and have been on it loads of times so I am familiar with it

As you know I have passed my theory and have been doing some searching on the net regarding the test, I have book my car test and I am using a friends car for the test as this works out cheaper £62 for the test and £16.32 for learner insurance which covers the test, Now I have been looking at doing this with my bike test to save some cash i have booked a 2 hour evaluation lesson on a 600cc bike and my brother has said if it is possible I can use his bike. so has anyone done this and how did you organise it or would you recommend going to a school

Also awesome work Riston you got the practicals booked yet?

A friend of mine is letting me use his Lexus for my car and just waiting for same friend to do his theory and doing it on same day if he passes

Here is an update on my theory tests

Bike Results...... Multiple choice 45/50 PASSHazard 59/75PASS

Car Result..........Multiple Choice 44/50PASSHazard 57/75PASS

Passed both of them

Just done a practice it gave me 2 red crosses but I still got a pass with 49 points

I am thinking of getting one now done a lot of youtube searching for reviews and it seems a 70% for and 30% against mainly because it is Chinese but if you look back to the 60s when the Japanese came over nobody wanted them

was doing some searching and is it right that it is cgi now?

Ok so as i have had my car licence for 30 yrs and my bike licene 8mths they effectively have 12 credits?

You say credits as if you are Australian? We call them points

tomorrow i have my theory/hazard perception test for both bike 1.30pm and car 3.30pm I have taken this several times and keep failing the hazard part of it any tips as I cannot find anywhare on line to practice the hazard part, the question side I dont have a problem with

Since posting this I have been scanning the net for reviews on sports tourers and even the BMW K1200LT has been popping up and this is within my budget and the insurance was reasonable at £315 fully comp and looks a stunner

After a year how is the WK holding up?

I am doing my theory on Wednesday and hopefully my DA in a couple of months. So my question is which would be the best 1st bike for me? I am ruling out any sports bikes as I am not a sports person so I am wanting a sports tourer but which? I like the ST1100 but was told not to get that big until I have had some experience (I have been riding on a CBT for over 20 years) I just don't want to buy a bike for the hell of it and then want to get bigger in 6 months times and find I no longer have the money to get another bike I am now confused.com would you guys say stay away from the big boys or what?