Tigs

I have passed my motorbike theory test and have a 125. I was wondering if i passed my A1 - licence (on my bike) whether I would need to do the theory tests again to do a DAS course.. or if once you had a motorbike 'moving up' was easier. 

thanks

Pub 6 - Equine

I think you have to have at over 2 years to protect your NCD - as it was not an option for me this year (and I have 2 years no claims)

I have been looking into retraining for Mod 1 - and wondered what a reasonable rate for 2 hours of training and a mod 1 session. (I know the test is £15.50 ) . 

But how much would the bike hire (a 650) and training reasonably cost?

Thanks  

In that case...  the 'spread-eagle' has a 'gold' eagle outside - and as that is not real - does that make it mythical?

Does this count as a 'cat' pub -

It is owned by the 'red cat'?

Pub 4 - Fish

12 hours ago, Bender said:

They are covered by the law, they are power and speed limited for the electric assist. 

 

Problem is very few stop and checks and some are way beyond the legal limit, we've a few twats near me who go down middle of the road pulling wheelies at 30mph all without peddling  

I did not know this. I'm guessing with a bit of know how - doctoring them is relatively easy?!

It scares me when In a car - they cut up the inside (ignoring you are turning left) .. dressed head to toe in black - I've nearly swiped two people that way - they had no PPE on - they were so dangerous. I suspect they were oblivious.

I dress for the slide - and would not feel safe doing 30/40 with no helmet - which most of the local 'e-bikes' do - 

It is a really sad case.

I was chatting with a friend today - about the upsurge of 'motorised bikes' - the ones that have motors and peddles - so don't pay tax, you don't have to have training to use - but go super fast.. there were about 8 around my local town center delivering food, they had no road awareness, and it was scary. 

The law should change - I think if you take a bike, e-scooter or e bike on the road you should have 'road awareness certificate' as a minimum.. if the vehicle has a motor you should have to pay to use it too.. and have insurance.

ooo where are you? I'm happy to come and meet you -

You just need a bit more practice - you will get there 

I think if the others were on autos it gives you a harder stick to beat yourself with - gears are trickier - at the start - until you automate some of it

Chin up 

I am improving with them - will keep going for full lock turns - i think - when i get a really tight turn the foot does come down - but today only 1x out of about 8 attempts - so there is real improvement - the weather is not helping me tho

So as the title says - I failed mod 1 (foot down on the U turn).. I have a 125 - and have been practicing and can do it easily in 3 car parking places - but am a bit anxious when i get on the 650 My foot will go down again

I've been debating what to do next - just put in for mod 1 and hope for the best - accept i might fail a few times and keep going - or . practice more on my 125 .. 

Any tips- or pushing in the right direction appreciated 

I you turn L - and go L again -(red arrow) how would they know you had cancelled your indicator? 

I think I would indicate L - to do the blue arrow and cancel as soon as I was obviously in the road - before the L turn

To do the Red arrow I would indicate L - and continue until I had turned (Not saying this is right mind.. ) 

You need them to pass your test (they are critical fails) 

On 17/02/2023 at 16:09, JRH said:

Knob hill goes 3 ways. 

My sight needs checking.. I read that as fanny way!

ok so how about we recommend stuff that is better air fried 

Croissants

Re-heated - chip shop chips 

chicken strips

sausages

jacket potatoes (microwave for 10 mins first - perfect)
Roasted potatoes 

Now i'm hungry!

I have a teen and a nearly teen in my house - who want to 'snack' all the time - its been a god send -not only does it turn it self off (prior to this the oven was left to warm and then left on forever) .. but chips and chicken dippers - work in a treat! 

You must be able to, as you have to do the CBT for each licence - I suspect you have to full throttle in 2nd or 3rd! My 125 easily does 40 on the road (its not so keen on going fast uphill - but can if i bend lol) 

OH, My bad - I thought they were both the same cost (I've only got as far as mod 1.. side eyes the U turn). It would still cost less to go and do the tests than doing a CBT again 

TBH - you might as well go and sit the tests - they are about £15 each test - so you could sit the tests about 4x each and still pay less than a repeat CBT

I like to keep you on your toes

pub # 7 'bird' 

If TFL say it is non-compliant you can check direct with Honda too. You email here - [email protected] and give them some details - and they send you a compliance cert - which you send to TFL and your bike is added. 

There is a list here which tells you if a bike is likely to conform https://www.bikerandbike.co.uk/list-pre-euro-3-motorcycles-with-ulez-exemptions/?fbclid=IwAR2jD8i0adHP6URFe_8aODUhqPHH2fNRyKr2QeAZ2vLhXxbt7Td1Ab0jiKE

5 - Insect