scotthamilton75 Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 Not been on here for a while as I stopped the lessons after my 2nd Mod 2 failure and I also decided to wait on spring returned to Scotland.I started back at the same training centre and put in 8 hours of training before my resit. I wanted to get really comfortable on the bike again despite my instructors saying I hadn't lost much over the winter and was at test standard after 4hrs.Well, I managed to pass with 5 minors after riding like a total plonker thanks to me putting too much pressure on myself. Last 2 tests were failed with a major and no minors on each test.Nerves were shot to pieces. There were a huge amount of "incidents" to deal with including nearly getting taken out on a roundabout by the grey rinse brigade moving across lanes to about 1 foot away. Also had a fire engine with blues and two's to contend with, 2 x erratic all over the road cyclists and numerous car drivers who's cars did not have working indicators when they got to roundabouts..Got back to the test centre convinced I had failed as my clutch control was getting lumpy after all the above happened with about a mile of each other.Nearly jumped over the table and hugged the guy when he told me I had passed!!!I'm 41, had bikes as a teenager and feel that I have just done something for my own sanity in passing this test. Look forward to shopping and getting used to my new bike!!S.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glorian Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 Congratulations! Its a lovely feeling being free haha. What bike have you got? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotthamilton75 Posted May 24, 2016 Author Share Posted May 24, 2016 Cheers! No bike purchased yet. I fancy a cafe racer style. Thruxton or cb750 would be ideal.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glorian Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 Do like the thruxton. Check out the norton commando as well.Just make sure you're comfortable riding it. Go to a couple dealerships and sit/ride as many as you can. Different styles to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotthamilton75 Posted May 24, 2016 Author Share Posted May 24, 2016 Yeah the Norton or the ThruxtonR is a lottery win bike. Previous model Thruxton much more doable.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRH Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 Well done Scott. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoggs Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 Top Stuff sadly that madness you had on your test is kinda the norm when you're out on a bike but if you can handle it on a test you shouldn't have any problems in "real life" Ooh thuxtons are pretty cool, keep us updated with your purchase and pics when you get one!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotthamilton75 Posted May 24, 2016 Author Share Posted May 24, 2016 Thanks JRH and Hoggs. Never had that amount of madness in my lessons. So it was bonkers to get it all condensed into a 10 minute period after 20 odd minutes of good riding. I can laugh now.. [emoji23]Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funinacup Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 Welcome mate. Where you based? I'm in Edinburgh but from Glasgow. Currently doing my training with Harleys. Sent from my SM-G935F using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotthamilton75 Posted May 24, 2016 Author Share Posted May 24, 2016 Welcome mate. Where you based? I'm in Edinburgh but from Glasgow. Currently doing my training with Harleys. Sent from my SM-G935F using Tapatalk In Ayr. Hoping to get a bike soon! Good luck on your training. Keep me posted.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al_stu Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 Congrats enjoy the summer season Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rennie Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 Well done! Enjoy! Be careful Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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