Kelbam Posted September 28, 2017 Posted September 28, 2017 (edited) 2nd attempt but whatever I got there in the end. I was planning on waiting for my first years no claims in February before getting a bigger bike, but already had the step dad on the phone telling me we are going bike shopping hahaeven though I failed it first time mod 2 was definitely the easier of the exercises. I think it helped having a really nice examiner as well though. It just felt like a nice easy ride out. I got told off, off my instructor for speeding on the way down to the test centre so I was concentrating on that most of all lolPicked up a few minors (five in total) for following too closely to traffic in front and also exiting a couple of mini roundabouts on the right, thought I'd messed up right at the end though. I went through some traffic lights and left the examiner behind. He said it was all good though Overall, I really enjoyed the whole learning process, I absolutely hated my driving lessons but you can tell it's their passion when they are training you. I especially loved the last lesson we did before going for mod1, where Robin laid out a load of cones which we had to kick over scoop up and drop them in our own bay and see who had the most at the endKinda sad it's all 'over' now though so I absolutely plan on doing some advanced lessons once I've got a bigger bike, but I think i will wait til after Christmas as I am now broke lol.There's not a lot more satisfying than taking your L plates off though Edited September 28, 2017 by Kelbam Quote
Hoggs Posted September 28, 2017 Posted September 28, 2017 top stuff [mention]Kelbam[/mention] Keep an eye on your following distances though, you take longer to stop upright than cars. Vans and other high vehicles require a bigger gap as you can't see what's in front they may be stopping for. Quote
Bender Posted September 28, 2017 Posted September 28, 2017 Well done it's a great feeling.Stay safe Quote
HowBowDah Posted September 28, 2017 Posted September 28, 2017 Welcome to the "second attempt" club Nice feeling knowing that the stressful part is over. Quote
Kelbam Posted September 28, 2017 Author Posted September 28, 2017 Welcome to the "second attempt" club Nice feeling knowing that the stressful part is over. Haha absolutely, I was panicking thinking if I don't pass this time my mod 1 will run out before I know it and have to do it again. The morning of mod2 whilst waiting for my instructor to come collect me I was riding round their car park doing all the mod 1 exercises to make sure I could still do it haha. Thankfully I don't have to worry about that ever again lolGot my weekend back off work in the next few weeks and looking forward to seeing what's out there! Quote
Bungleaio Posted September 29, 2017 Posted September 29, 2017 Congratulations, I'm in the 2nd attempt club too! Quote
Tango Posted September 30, 2017 Posted September 30, 2017 Congrats mate......happy bike shopping...... Quote
Kelbam Posted October 15, 2017 Author Posted October 15, 2017 Thanks bought an er6f yesterday, hopefully picking it up next Sunday. My 125's days are numbered!! Quote
tPIC Posted October 15, 2017 Posted October 15, 2017 Nice one . I like the look of those ER6f’s. I’m sure you’ll enjoy it a lot! Great first bigger bike imho. Quote
Kelbam Posted October 15, 2017 Author Posted October 15, 2017 I'm just concerned about the size of the thing and manoeuvring it in my back garden and down the ginnel, i will, however worry about this at the time lolThey rang me today to say it was ready and I'm like omg I can't come til next Sunday I am gutted D:Extra £103 to insure it for the rest of the year (til Feb) and thankfully they waived the admin fee because I bloody paid last week once already to tell them I'd got my full licence Ah I suppose I need to tax it as well. Been a very expensive month. Bike cost more than my car <_< (car passed its MOT somehow so I totally deserved a motorbike shaped treat) Quote
SlowBusa Posted October 15, 2017 Posted October 15, 2017 Car drivers always think bikes are the cheaper option..........Nope...well not counting scootersYou will be ok with the sizeas you know weight disappears when moving to a certain extenta few weeks and you will be looking at other bikes............thats what Bikers do..........I have had my next bike planned all year Quote
Tango Posted October 15, 2017 Posted October 15, 2017 Congrats on the pass, mate.......don't worry about the weight, but be respectful of it....... Quote
Kelbam Posted October 15, 2017 Author Posted October 15, 2017 There were so many bikes I wanted to take home but sadly my budget was just like lolno I knew when I saw this bike online though I was going to have it, went to loads of different places sat on loads of bikes (in a stupid short polka dot dress which I well didn't think through) finally got to see the one I'd been looking at and I stood there and guarded it while my step dad went to get a man to tell him I wanted to sit on it. Someone looked at it and I was like woah dude you're not having it #crazyProblem is now I just need to be rich so I can have a different bike for each day of the week Quote
Tango Posted October 16, 2017 Posted October 16, 2017 There's a formula for working out the maximum number of bikes you should own:Max number of bikes = number of bikes you currently own + 1............. Quote
Andy Mc Posted October 16, 2017 Posted October 16, 2017 congrats on your pass and first big bike purchase Quote
Bungleaio Posted October 25, 2017 Posted October 25, 2017 Congratulations it's a great feeling! Quote
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