Spongefinger

Not booked yet they are going to call me Thursday to book it in. Might sound strange I know most people chomping at bit to get it done but Ive feel like I've done nothing but think about mod 1 for months and I just want to not think about / worry about another test for a week or so. Instructor gave me feedback on my ride back from test centre ( about 35 minutes ) and he said I'm not far off at all for being ready for it, just need to break bad habit of doing checks after signaling.

Cheers.

Been a long journey but did it at last. First lesson August last year first fail December 3 but here we are.....Mod 2 here we come .

I would think most training schools are probably too swamped with paying customers to fit in free training huge backlogs of training and tests to clear through.

Interesting I guess if it's the companies own bikes it could be down to the fact that different people may ride the same bike.

I booked my das as my 50th birthday present for myself , unfortunately that was last year and we all know what happened...anyway o I got a tattoo for my 18th birthday and believe me it takes a lot less courage than riding a 600cc bike on the road

This any good ? https://www.tempcover.com/temporary-motorbike-insurance/learner-motorbike-insurance

That's why I'm a bit confused. If it is a way for you to get experience to go on to take full test then why the ability the extend ? My trainer told me they have had a 65 year old lady coming to them every 2 years for about 10 years as she likes her scooter but has absolutely no interest in the stress of a full 2 part test.

How would you get it to the training school? Also does that mean the school only does geared bike training ? Seems strange I would have thought a lot of revenue would be for scooter CBT for delivery driving .

I cannot understand why it expires. I've heard it said that it's because some people do it then don't ride for ages but that sound like bollocks if you are over 24 you could do a DAS ride for a year then not ride for 20 and then jump on a 200hp sports bike. So I'm sure how jumping on a 125 when you are a bit rusty compares. The CBT pretty much covered what you do on a full test slalom, figure 8 , u turn , emergency stop and a monitored road ride to ensure you are safe. Most CBT are probably food delivery drivers these days and they probably put in loads of hours of riding and experience. Is be pissed off if I had to spring £120-150 every 2vyears just so could keep riding and keep my job.

https://fatllama.com/rentals/london/hire-motorbike-kawasaki-w800-cafe-racer-68200041

I dont think campsites would notice as long as you didn't all book together. As a camper myself my concern about camping in April is if it's pissing down there will be no pubs or clubhouse you can go to so could be pretty miserable !

Yeah, I mean it could be a legal nightmare if something went wrong. Not sure if they have different liability laws in US that make it a more viable proposition.

Some of the few bike hire shops I have found ask for up to £1500 deposit to be left.

Or privately there are companies like Hiya where you can rent private cars.

I'm guessing the same things that could happen when you rent any vehicle

I believe this is the most popular one in the US https://www.twistedroad.com/

I've seenin the US they have a few services where you can " air BnB" a bike you just jump on a app look for a bike and hire it off the owner. Is there or do you think there would ever be anything like this in the UK? Bike hire in general is a pain not many places that do it and the cost is ridiculous compared to renting a car.

I'm constantly scanning ads at the moment and it either seems to be cash in hand as a minimum with some requiring proof of insurance. If you make this clear in any ads you should'nt have any issues and if you do its likely they are dodgy or not serious about buying your bike anyway.

Yes, my school contacted me today mod 1 training booked and pre booked test slot allocated to me Feel nervous ready

Unfortunately you'll probably find because of backlog everywhere fully booked.

At least the weather should be nice I started my training last August in 31 degree heat and my last lesson was December 2 in -1 degrees riding round lanes in the pitch black with freezing fog

https://www.visordown.com/news/industry/motorcycle-testing-and-training-resume-after-hiatus

No they had to shut fully this time.

Got a message from my training school with this info last night. My CBT runs out on 8th May so looks like I'll be having to take that as can't see passing full licence by then