Guest Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 Mod 1 - First attempt, for the second time! - 24/11/2009Well, put simply, i failed But really, its that i failed my machine, and my machine failed me.Started off, rode bike into test area, manual handling was fine, slalom was fine, figure 8 was fine... Then for the high speed avoidence. Didn't get up to speed. He just said, try again later. The U-turn was perfect, had loads of room, didnt wobble lol. Then for the emergency stop. Went fine! But i didn't get up to speed. So i tried the high speed avoidance again.Still didn't get up to speed.For fucks sake, lol.Anyway, i got four minors, two for the slow ride observations, two for emergency stop observations (i dont think i check when i set off, and i didnt check when i stopped and set off again :/). I was thinking about not getting up to speed, frustrating.My examiner said my chain was too slack, and the tyre pressures looked low, and those will play a big part in getting up to speed.So, its a case of me failing my bike by not checking and fixing those, and the bike failing me back by not going fast enough lol...I was doing 49 on one, and 48k on the other. Its frustrating for me because i've done everything else, first time. Driving theory, driving practical, CBT, biking theory...I really wanted to get it all perfect. Look after your bikes guys! lol.Just wanted to thank everyone for the good luck messages, i've had some PMs and people adding it on their posts in threads I've felt very welcome by the community, you're a great bunch Makes me not feel so bad about the fail...Now to go and pump up my tyres and try and sort out my chain! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 Bad luck Cobbz,note to all, make sure both YOU and YOUR BIKE are fit for the test, plenty of fuel, the usual checks the night before and a good nights sleep, also arrive in good time, arriving late will put undue pressure on you and will take your mind off your game.at least you know where you went wrong, and can work on it for next time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 Your bike should always be well kept Bad luck on the fail though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
techno Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 Better luck next time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juniper Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 Sorry to hear that you failed. Good luck for next time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edgey Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 Unlucky squire!See you tonight if you're still popping round, lemme know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 Sorry to hear you failed but a lesson learnt eh,thanks for sharing your experience i'm sure others in the same situation will be out there right now checking there bikes over Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 My examiner looked at my loaner's tyres and said the school I was with often left them soft because the U-turn was easier!When I was doing my ambo driving course the skid pan was awkward because the natural instinct is to avoid the skid, not to correct it afterwards. Perhaps you are over-compensating and taking action to reduce the speed and complete the manoeuvre safely.Strange paradox. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 para, i think you're quite right there :/ My bike can't really lean all that well, being that it doesn't have very round tires. I might have been being too careful :/I can't believe i was so close tho lol, 1mph more and i'd be sat here with a mod1 certificate :/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 being that it doesn't have very round tires. I might have been being too careful :/not round tyres.... you trying them new fangled square ones then... pmsl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 Counter-steer! lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 Better luck next time Cobbz.And as was said, your bike should always be in tip top shape! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 Indeed it should I can't believe it, but i never actually looked at the chain! Never really looked it over properly Wish i could afford to get it sorted and service. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
urbanmark Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 OOOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHHH its going to feel so good when you pass. MMMMM Funny belly feeling! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
satnavsatnav Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 unlucky mate better luck next time . I have mine this fri hope the gods are looking down on me. Im sure you will do it next time round Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rennie Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 better luck next time cobbz!good luck satnav Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houltmac Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 Sorry to hear about this man. At least you know you will pass next time right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lingy3 Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 It will be sweeter 2nd time round,bummer about more money though,I've got it all to do ( theory cbt,cbt 1,2.),so your well ahead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susieque Posted November 26, 2009 Share Posted November 26, 2009 Aaww thats a shame but I'm sure you'll get it next time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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