Elvispercy

I currently got a lexmoto 125 Detroit..... I'm looking at taking a das course and like the look of the royal Enfield meteor 350....I see that a 650 version is soon to be available.... Any thoughts on this bike or advise on which version? I see the 350 is capable of 100mpg which is quite important as it is to be used as a commuter bike.... Or should I just stick with my 125 in that case...

On 10/11/2022 at 22:57, Tigs said:

Honestly I felt like i was a criminal they checked my ankles and I was half expecting to find something! 

 

As for Mod 1 - I'm planning to try a big bike - i'm hoping that the skill is similar and I wont panic! But i'm not banking on it!

 

Yeah lol..... They checked in my ear and even told me to take my hearing aid out.... And to remove my jumper.... Thought they were gonna get the marigold gloves out and ask me to bend over lol

Cheers everyone for your input

Is this a good idea or will they drain the hell outta my battery?

On 17/11/2022 at 16:22, Tigs said:

Its getting the technique right - confidence and experience. My worry is leave the gap too long - and you may pick up bad habits.  I've not done Mod 1.. not even been on a big bike yet - but have done over 250 miles on my 125 in the past month or so

I think my confidence and road positioning are better - I have good slow control (have done lots of figure 8's and U turns)... but I still have to think through the lifesavers - earlier for example I life saved right - when I think it should have been left..  and sometimes I don't fit them in- and I think that is a straight fail - 

I get what your saying about picking up bad habits..... But I am an ex driving instructor and I seem to get into the training mindset fairly easy....I also am friends with an ex bike instructor so he gives me tips on positioning and life savers etc.... Are you planning on doing your test for A licence or like me opting for A1 ( I really ain't to bothered with a big bike for now, though I may change mind in the future)

16 hours ago, Tigs said:

Well done on passing Mod 1...  out of interest why are you planning to wait for mod 2?

Purely to get more xp.....I'm not having any lessons and at the moment Im still a little late remembering to cancel my signals, and I need more practice doing my lifesavers etc...I do them, but want to make sure I'm doing them as the examiner expects...I dunno maybe I'll take the plunge and just book it soon as poss lol... I'll think about it.

On 07/11/2022 at 21:02, Allanmania said:

Hi, I’m doing okay thanks. With work/social life and the weather in Scotland I’m only getting a wee shot at the weekends. About 70 miles on relatively local roads so far. Still need plenty practice. Still “feel” vehicles behind me on 60 roads too close but I guess I just have to ignore them and ride to the speed I’m comfortable with. 
Just thinking today commuting on my 125 may be 6 months away . I have not ventured out in the dark yet.

How about you?

Loving it..... Since Oct 11 I got over 300miles....I go to work and back every day and save a load on fuel money....I work early/lates every other week so at least one of my daily commutes is in the dark....4.30 in the morning is cold but great, no one else about. Passed my mod 1 couple of days ago and am thinking Jan or Feb for my mod 2

3 hours ago, Tigs said:

Yey - that is heartening to read - 

 

I passed my theory today - so one step closer!

 

I used the emergency stop as a kind of trial run for the hazard avoidance.... Do it in 2nd , even on a 125.... My bike was screaming but what the hell, don't be put off by the noise..... After I completed it I politely asked the examiner what my speed was.... He replied  "52kmph" ..... So I just did the same for the hazard.... By the way the hazard I found easy , not much of a swerve at all, use your hips and counter steer your way through then get on the break nice and quick.... You can do it !

Thanks everyone for all your advise.... Passed mod 1 this morning at Wolverhampton..... 2nd gear is the way to go to make sure you reach the speed on the higher speed exercises.... Yes it screams a bit on a 125 but it's only for a second or 2..... Feel great.... Day off work tomorrow.... Drink tonight.....cheers.

11 hours ago, Tigs said:

you go into the bend at 20 and through the trap at 30.. then you ease off the throttle and do the manoeuvres

 

I have not done Mod 1 - yet - But have watched many videos lol 

You should learn to 'hear' what 30 sounds like.. apparently!! 

Did you stay in 2 gear or up to 3rd? Remember I'm on a 125cc

9 hours ago, billy sugger said:

As @Bender said, do it in 2nd. It's only a short distance, so engine will be fine, but 3rd gear is not quick enough to get you to the required speed from the bend to the speed trap, unless your confident enough to go through the bend at a decent speed. 

Thanks..... I've been practicing going through the bend in 3rd on a mock up car park.... What speed would you say I should be exciting the bend at to reach the target speed?.....I really am worried about taking it in 2nd as the noise of the engine kinda puts me off...lame, I know.

3 hours ago, Blackholesun said:

This is mod 1 on a125 I take it ?

Yes mate....atm I have no desire for a bigger bike (I do not that will probably change).... I'm just enjoying the ride and saving on fuel.....I decided to just have a go at the mod 1 (no lessons) then leave it a short while, get some riding xp, then try the mod 2 (again no lessons)..... So I take it 3rd gear is best, giving it some beans coming out of the bend?

On 02/11/2022 at 19:46, Allanmania said:

Hi all,

 

passed my CBT 26th Oct.

purchased my 125cc Sinnis Outlaw. 28th Oct.

 

let the fun begin 

 

 

Hi...I started around the same time.... It was either a sinnis outlaw or lexmoto Detroit for me...I chose the Detroit and love it..... How are you getting on with the outlaw?

To that's what I was hoping you'd say cheers

Hi.... I'm an ex driving instructor with 30 years plus driving experience, I just got my first bike, a lexmoto Detroit 125. I've been riding around to work and back and practicing on car parks for around a month now. I booked my mod 1 just for the sake of getting the Lpates off after the mod 2, by the way I'm not presuming I'm gonna pass just because I know the road etc, that's bullshit.....on the car park I'm very confident on all the slow stuff, the slow ride, the slalom, the u turn....I'm fine with the circuit.....but what I am worried about is getting up to speed on a 125 for the emergency stop and hazard avoidance... If I stay in 2nd gear then the engine is screaming, if I change up to 3rd then would I have to thrape the hell out of it to get up to speed? I'm not sure about the length of the test track but it does look a bit small to me to easily achieve the required speed.... Any advise would be ace.