Sparky65

In case you're still looking, I did my CBT at Get Bike in Northfields.

An Abba stand, that's what you want for a one-person operation. I use one on my ER-6 and it's steady as a rock.

Maybe. Are you sure the "rumours" were not just yet another consultation? I seem to recall that they originally said that the offroad stuff was going back on road around October when they were intending to dumb it all down again to MCN level. So who knows... This is how Mod 1 changed on May 16, 2011: http://www.dft.gov.uk/news/stories/dsa-news-20110328 The test in the video reflects these changes. There haven't been any changes since those introduced on May 16. It's taken the DSA until November 28 to update its video. Separately, I'm sure a consultation is under way on proposals to go back to one, on-road test, rather than the current two module structure. I can't find it at the moment so could be wrong.

One difference is that the examiner doesn't walk in front of the bike holding out his clipboard for the slow ride. Instead, the pupil is asked to ride slowly by himself and stop at blue cones. I'm sure one of his minors is for not checking to his left and right ie. looking for moving traffic, when he's walking the bike out of the parking space.

Posted on November 28. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9rvQpy8KAcI

There is if you want to use engine braking to lose speed.

Mod 1 layout diagrams here: http://db.tt/VfUC6sYY http://db.tt/5u57sX0I http://db.tt/THM2Ha8r These were accurate in April this year.

Am Kind of amazed by that, am wondering how many were up in arms about the eu's recent proposed interfearance? I have to say if some of us are willing to kick ourselves in the genitalia how much harder is MAG's job gonna be in the future? Be careful what you wish for Re the European proposals, this "myth-buster" from the British Motorcyclists Federation: http://www.bmf.co.uk/pages/briefing_room.php?fullstory=1020

All very strange but if you're happy, fine.

An interesting piece: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-14720101

Thanks again. I'm wary of bungees even with the protective cloth under them because it wouldn't take much for it to slip and the hook to play hell with the paintwork.

Cheers Matt, thanks for the info. Which Rok Straps have you got and what type of bike is it?

Anyone got any experience of this tailpack? http://www.chainspeed.co.uk/products/Oxford-RT60-Roll-Top-Tailpack-Motorcycle-Luggage-60L-Waterproof-Lifetime-Guarantee.html I looked at it in a shop. The assistant said the only fitting it comes with is the velcro strap on the bottom so if he's right, I'd have to buy bungees separately.

Let us know how you get on. Best do it on a geared 125 unless you only want to ride a scooter.

Did mine at Get Bike in Northfields last August: http://www.getbike.net/about-get-bike/how-to-find-us.shtml Hadn't been on a bike for 30+ years and they made me feel very comfortable.