gilly_uk Posted August 17, 2010 Share Posted August 17, 2010 After passing my mod 1 way back in November I decided with a month left on my CBT it was time to attempt the Mod 2 test. After visiting Geneva in July and seeing all of the lads riding Aspilla RSV4 or fireblades and hearing them roar up the roads my mind was set I wanted to pass my test and one day join them. Back in England I got back to work and the booking of Mod 2 got put back a bit in priorities but eventually in July I booked it. Come to this week, nerves are killing me im looking at all the test routes that could be taken and on the sunday I went out for a ride to try out some of the test routes. This helped me relax a bit but my main concern was high speed riding. Having spent the last two years riding in town I never really had the opportunity to get onto dual carrigeways or country roads so was quite a bit nervous about this. After a really bad nights sleep with Flu i really thought the gods were against me for my test today. Arrived at the test centre 30 minutes early and sat in the boiling hot waiting room. (Didn't do my nerves any good). Then some teenagers came in to take their driving test and having passed my driving test about 5 years ago I couldn't believe I was putting myself through this experience again and knew how they all felt. Then my instructor turns up and after checking my details and certificates we had outside for the eyesight test. After fumbling around with the ear piece which is quite difficult to put on when your hands are shaking and sweaty, he asks me a few questions. What affects would a pillion make when riding, what checks should you make before riding and also what checks to make on the chain. We set off for the test and did a few town routes and then through an industrial estate when he asked me to pull over and the pull off. Then off into the countryside. This is where it got interesting. Unbeknown to the instructor a road on the test route was closed for maintenance meaning we had to turn down a road that lead out into the countryside. My instructor not being from my town said over the radio that he was now lost and had no idea where we were or where we were going. After he noticed I was making all the decisions at the junctions on where to turn he asked if I knew the way, to which I nooded and he sat back and followed me. After spending all the test in the countryside we headed back into town and then too the test centre, where he thanked me for a lovely ride on a very scenic route.I passed my test with only 2 minors but more surpisingly not one minor for observations which was amazing. I didn't have one lesson and did the test on my R125, i know im stuck on this for 2 years but just knowing its over and I can ride any bike in two years time is bliss. My advice which has been given so many times is think of the instructor as a sat nav in your ear. It made me relax loads. Safe riding Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 17, 2010 Share Posted August 17, 2010 well done gilly. Just a shame you did nt do it on the 500 though. The next 2 years are gonna drag and drag and drag and so on again. Well done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gilly_uk Posted August 17, 2010 Author Share Posted August 17, 2010 i know im already thinking that LOL.But i use my 125 everyday for my journey to the train station which is a 6 mile ride through town. A tank of petrol lasts me a month. So for cost saving its amazing and free to park at the station. I have already started looking at daytona 675's lol and thinking about having the restrictor fitted. I did the A2 licence as I felt confident on my R125 and sorta knew id be ok on the test with it. It was bliss taking my L plates of my bike. Im sure the two years will go quickly tho and if not I could buy a bigger bike and have it restricted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polecat Posted August 17, 2010 Share Posted August 17, 2010 well done gilly. Just a shame you did nt do it on the 500 though. The next 2 years are gonna drag and drag and drag and so on again. Well done I don't think my next two years are going to Drag on my XJ 600 I am Loving it and I am missing Nothing by having restricted as Its Awsome up to 90mph but only need up to 70mph Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alol74 Posted August 17, 2010 Share Posted August 17, 2010 After passing my mod 1 way back in November I decided with a month left on my CBT it was time to attempt the Mod 2 test. After visiting Geneva in July and seeing all of the lads riding Aspilla RSV4 or fireblades and hearing them roar up the roads my mind was set I wanted to pass my test and one day join them. Back in England I got back to work and the booking of Mod 2 got put back a bit in priorities but eventually in July I booked it. Come to this week, nerves are killing me im looking at all the test routes that could be taken and on the sunday I went out for a ride to try out some of the test routes. This helped me relax a bit but my main concern was high speed riding. Having spent the last two years riding in town I never really had the opportunity to get onto dual carrigeways or country roads so was quite a bit nervous about this. After a really bad nights sleep with Flu i really thought the gods were against me for my test today. Arrived at the test centre 30 minutes early and sat in the boiling hot waiting room. (Didn't do my nerves any good). Then some teenagers came in to take their driving test and having passed my driving test about 5 years ago I couldn't believe I was putting myself through this experience again and knew how they all felt. Then my instructor turns up and after checking my details and certificates we had outside for the eyesight test. After fumbling around with the ear piece which is quite difficult to put on when your hands are shaking and sweaty, he asks me a few questions. What affects would a pillion make when riding, what checks should you make before riding and also what checks to make on the chain. We set off for the test and did a few town routes and then through an industrial estate when he asked me to pull over and the pull off. Then off into the countryside. This is where it got interesting. Unbeknown to the instructor a road on the test route was closed for maintenance meaning we had to turn down a road that lead out into the countryside. My instructor not being from my town said over the radio that he was now lost and had no idea where we were or where we were going. After he noticed I was making all the decisions at the junctions on where to turn he asked if I knew the way, to which I nooded and he sat back and followed me. After spending all the test in the countryside we headed back into town and then too the test centre, where he thanked me for a lovely ride on a very scenic route.I passed my test with only 2 minors but more surpisingly not one minor for observations which was amazing. I didn't have one lesson and did the test on my R125, i know im stuck on this for 2 years but just knowing its over and I can ride any bike in two years time is bliss. My advice which has been given so many times is think of the instructor as a sat nav in your ear. It made me relax loads. Safe ridingCongrats on passing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeamMCS Posted August 17, 2010 Share Posted August 17, 2010 well done gilly. Just a shame you did nt do it on the 500 though. The next 2 years are gonna drag and drag and drag and so on again. Well done BAST/RD Congrats mate!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Gran Posted August 17, 2010 Share Posted August 17, 2010 I loved reading about you passing Mod 2 and THE ADVENTURE ROUND THE COUNTRY RD'S ....well done. I passed on my Yamaha125 ...I upgraded to my Honda CBF250 Great little bike,so cheap to run, and easy do's 70 -75 even 80 not had it flat out....Iv been tempted to buy as my next bike SV650 Naked ....still deciding...Welcome to the forum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeamMCS Posted August 17, 2010 Share Posted August 17, 2010 I loved reading about you passing Mod 2 and THE ADVENTURE ROUND THE COUNTRY RD'S ....well done. I passed on my Yamaha125 ...I upgraded to my Honda CBF250 Great little bike,so cheap to run, and easy do's 70 -75 even 80 not had it flat out....Iv been tempted to buy as my next bike SV650 Naked ....still deciding...Welcome to the forum I'm thining of a Faired right now (aka the 'Sport')... 'Spensive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rennie Posted August 17, 2010 Share Posted August 17, 2010 well done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NearOn Posted August 17, 2010 Share Posted August 17, 2010 Nice one, enjoy loosin the L plates! And def nothing stoping you getting a restricted 600 during your 2 years. Ull love it! I think restricted test is def the way to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apatia77 Posted August 19, 2010 Share Posted August 19, 2010 Grats on passing mate.If you have the £££ then sell your bike and get a restricted one, restricted bikes are so much better than 125cc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remy Posted August 20, 2010 Share Posted August 20, 2010 Congrats! If I'm lucky enough to pass, I will also get the bike I want and have it restricted, if I don't do the DAS. Can't wait to get the L plates off mine but have to be patient and make sure I am fully competent first Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gilly_uk Posted August 21, 2010 Author Share Posted August 21, 2010 Thats why i took the restricted route so i could get comfortable at a lower Bhp before having the full 600cc bhp without having to buy a new bike. Think for me that was the right decision. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2fast2soon Posted August 21, 2010 Share Posted August 21, 2010 Congrats Gilly, one of the more interesting pass stories with the instructor getting lost I am missing Nothing by having restrictedhmmm, so are you going to derestrict it at all then? If you're missing nothing then what's the point... I think I already know the answer: that restrictor's coming off ASAP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archiec Posted August 21, 2010 Share Posted August 21, 2010 Congrats on passing now just enjoy............... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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