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Anyone have advice on a good rain off product for my visor?

So as the mornings get lighter and the weather has improved. Ive started taking my bike to work. Just wondering if its normal, I just passed my test in October and I'm a little wary on the bike in general. Mostly large corners on the motorway I slow down to the recomended speed 30/50 whatever it is. In a car I prob chuck it round there at 50/70 I guess I am best just riding to what I think is my capability until I feel I can push it more. Also I'm a little nervous about filtering. There is built up traffic to and from work but so far I have just riden like I drive a car stayed in my lane. Is it just experience and confidence on the bike? Was just looking for your advice/thoughts? Thanks peeps

Thanks oh and yeah av sat on it and I like the bike just trying to see if I can get a bit off lol

Hi peeps, Decided on the bike I want to buy it’s second hand being sold at a bike shop. If I wait till Jan will it go down in price? Or is now the best time to buy? of course if I wait I might miss out altogether but happy to take that risk thanks in advance

Yeah Edin is closest a was in a few weeks ago might go back in and try it out

Hi all, I recently passed my full license and therefore looking to upgrade from my 125. Im looking for cruiser style so I have 3 in mind. just for info Im 46 driving for 25 plus years. I rode my 125 for 2 years 4000 miles ish. Honda Rebel 500 Honda Rebel 1100 Harley Davidson Nightster what’s your thoughts as I’m still learning do I just go for the 500. Or am I best just skipping that and jumping on something bigger??? I know it’s different for everyone but interested on what the consensus would be thanks in advance

Hi all, So with the CBT running out on Saturday (tomorrow) I decided to have one last crack at the MOD 2 test yesterday. Third times a charm. Passed with 5 minors. Woo hoo. Definately if at first you dont suceed try, try, try again

Had my second attempt at my MOD2 on Wednesday. Failed again. First test went reasonably well but I did feel a bit nervous however I did have training with the bike school all morning so was really used to the bike. Failed with a serious fault I speed up in a 20 up to 30 odd MPH as I headed into a 40MPH. Apart from that 2 minors. Also went over a junction without looking. so anyway second try on Wednesday past. Did not feel nervous this time. Get the usual speak show me tell me. We go out the test centre about 10 minutes in asked to pull over for an angle start. I thought it was a bit tight between cars but anyway pulled up and inexplicably lost balance and the bike fell. Absolute embarrassment. The examiner did say normally he woulda left me there to get picked up but told him a was fine and we rode back to the test centre. He said had a serious fault anyway before that as a didn’t look left at a junction. A bit demoralised atm. My cbt runs out the end of this month. Not sure of a should just leave it or not

Had plenty today a few hours this morning and 40 min before the test

Just back from the MOD2 test which I stupidly FAILED . I can make excuses but just me not paying the proper attention. I got asked to pull to the side which you do a few times on the test. And then asked to move away. Which I did fine. But for some idiot reason I seen the 40mph in front of me and sped up forgetting I was still in a 20mph serious fault. Later, and again I know am making excuses but missed a junction. Not familiar with the are, Was not very clearly marked on the road and if the examiner had said left or right I woulda noticed it but as he said straight on I just went across without observations Dangerous fault. Apart from that 2 minors retest booked 9th October If at first you don’t succeed …..

Thanks all for the positivity and the helpful advice

Have my MOD2 tomorrow. Get some training beforehand. I have clocked up 4000 miles over 2 years on the 125 but still feeling a bit worried about observations and positioning. Will let you know how it goes

I meant to let you all know. Passed MOD1 second time of asking. Lost a bit of control on U turn but not enough to put ma foot down and fail. MOD2 on Thursday

Well had MOD1 this morning. Anxious about slow manoeuvres and the U turn. turned up to the training site. Got a wee play on the bike. Frustrating myself on u turns and figure of 8’s went for a little ride out and then to the test centre. Bike parked up wait on the examiner. he does his bit right this is it. parked up manual manoeuvre completed. slalom and figure of 8 completed ow ride and U turn completed yass now its the stuff I can do. speed fine controlled stop.completed speed fine emergency stop completed speed fine swerve. Hit cone FAIL ffs av never in all the practice hit a cone in all the times . rebooked let’s try again

Well training booked 24th and MOD1 booked 27th fingers crossed thanks everyone