klingelton

TBH, I don't think anyone here has taken the test using their own machine that is supposed to be de-restricted, we've only ever used school machines. So it's impossible to stipulate with any certainty exactly what the examiner would look for. AFAIK, it's only 1 test to upgrade from A2 to A. For the fuss it's worth, pay the school the pennies. As you say, you shouldn't fail anything, so re-testing is not really likely.

mine only took 2 weeks to come through, i can't imagine you'd have long to wait.

dammit. i'm on holiday

gratz, now time to get on the bike!

If you can't practice fig 8. Practice u-turns from both directions.

don't we all! I found it easier this time than when I was 17. I'd hate to be 17 and doing these tests.

The er6 is a very controllable machine, you should get on just fine with it at your height. Remember to relax and keep your head up and not alot should go wrong. I love mine, it's confidence inspiring (having said that, I will be getting shot after the winter commute in favour of a street triple). There is a seat lowering kit available for it, if it doesn't already have one, perhaps you could persuade your instructor to install it.

take a lesson or 2 on the larger capacity vehicle. It's heavier and thus handles differently to a 125 (125 being far more fogiving). That said, the theory is the same between the 2 machines. you will probably have a conversion lesson to get used to the weight of the 600. Then you will take a mod 1 lesson. you will soon get used to the way the bigger bike handles at low speed, so don't fret too much. best advise is to relax and go with it. keep your head up and control the bike using clutch and rear brake. after your mod 1 big bike lesson, there's nothing saying you can't go find a big car park and practice those manoeuvres on your 125. I'd imagine you might only want 4 hours or so split across a couple of days practicing mod 1 manoeuvres. It's not that tricky to master. Your instructor knows how much training you will need. I found the figure 8 the hardest manoeuvre. I found the swerve and u-turns the easiest. people are different though.

can't mirror these sentiments more! congratulations on the pass. For mod 2, relax and have fun with it. you're going for a ride with someone. ride safe and to the speed limit and you've passed.

Silly tart who did NOT have priority, yet decided to barrel through anyway forcing me to make an emergency stop. Then looking at me as if I had done something utterly stupid. I'm sure she tweeted "nearly killed a motorcyclist this morning... lol".

125 is the maximum you can ride on a cbt. you don't need your theory at this point. You don't buy a 650 to do your das on, instead go to a school who will loan you a bike. the instructor will teach you how to pass mod 1 and mod 2 (for a fee) and take you for you tests. If you were going to do it on your own bike, you would need someone legal (and insured) to ride your bike to and from the test centre. or you could trailer it. You would then need to ensure you were fully insured to ride (expensive business pre-license on anything larger than a 125) and the bike was in a good state of repair. 2 stroke 125 engines sound like a raspberry, you're better looking for a YBR125 or CBF125. These are the basic japanese entry bikes and although they're not amazing sounding, nor awe inspiring in power, they are decent motorcycles. I shouldn't worry too much about how it sounds, or what you will look like while you're riding it, you're not going to be on it for long.

No doubt it isn't cheap. At the same time, you don't need to rush things. You could do mod 1 one month, mod 2 the next if it helps to spread the cost.

I wasn't "bone dry" as promised. Nuff said!

good stuff. at least some good came of it. won't fail next time

get out! was I kicking the hornets nest?

but countersteering and engine breaking don't exist...

my nob of the day was the silver mercedes a class who decided that waiting for oncoming traffic when the obstruction is on your side of the road is for losers. I pulled in to allow the car to come through and he overtook me, causing the other car to take evasive action! What a pleasant gentleman he was. I'll chalk it up to a mistake on his part though.

practice session. At least you know where you went wrong! That car park they have you doing it on is massive, make use of that space when doing the fig 8. I found myself doing tighter u-turns when he asked me to turn the bike round! quick question, did he end the test there, or allow you to have a crack at the other manoeuvres?

my nephews first birthday - not a chance!

I thought of it as a "betcha can't do xxxxxxxx" seemed to settle me down and focus me. Don't start things until you're ready to start them. Take a deep breath if you need to. You won't fail for asking any questions before you set off on your manoeuvre, so ask away. The examiners are nice blokes who enjoy riding and want nothing more than to pass a competent rider!

mod 1 - those manoeuvres are easily taught. mod 2 - the instructor wants to see that you can ride smoothly and safely - by the sounds of things you can. tbf - after a couple of weeks on the 125 riding every day, i'd say most people are ready to step up to the bigger bikes. They're alot safer. They can handle the speed much better and brake much harder. The weight is nothing to worry about, you get used to it to the point where you won't notice it. I say go for it. it won't cost you millions if you fail - which i wouldn't imagine you would anyway.

the last 2 times?! Who can defend a china bike if the bike needs picking up that many times?!!???! anyway - despite that, sincerely hope you get it all sorted out soon.

How convenient...

I did my cbt and did relatively little riding for a couple of years. Then I got a new job and needed to get to work so I bought a 125. It depends on you entirely, I know several people that took the das test without riding a 125 and they were fine. I also know a couple that have been trying to pass mod 1 and are still failing 6 attempts in! I found the experience on the 125 invaluable and doubt I'd have passed my tests 1st time without. However it was expensive doing it that way. I spent thousands. Bike £1400. Leathers 200 helmet 140 boots 70 gloves 40. Then there was about 500 on the das 100 on the cbt and 30 on the theory. However I've loved every minute of it. It's my transport, my hobby and its always damn good fun. No ride is ever the same and you're always kept on your toes. You have a great community of people and some of the nicest people you will meet. And they're all looking out for you as well. It's the greatest decision I ever made.

sounds like it could be fuelling. if it's injected, could one of the sensors be gammed up?