dynax Posted March 8, 2021 Author Posted March 8, 2021 Thanks everyone, luckily the cats help keeping me busy too so I still have a daily routine to follow. Is it from today that we can go out too, mind you that will make no difference soon anyway as the car will have to go back to motability, so all I will have is the bike for transport, will have to try and get another CBT booked in otherwise I won't even have that come mid April, not unless the .Gov allow an extension. Cheers all 2 Quote
fastbob Posted March 8, 2021 Posted March 8, 2021 My heartfelt condolences mate . You are in my thoughts . 1 Quote
rob m Posted March 8, 2021 Posted March 8, 2021 So sorry to hear of your loss, stay strong fella. 1 Quote
JRH Posted March 8, 2021 Posted March 8, 2021 So sorry to hear that @dynax. Sincere condolences to you. 1 Quote
KiwiBob Posted March 8, 2021 Posted March 8, 2021 4 hours ago, dynax said: will have to try and get another CBT booked in otherwise I won't even have that come mid April, not unless the .Gov allow an extension. Cheers all I think most places are starting CBT's from 12th April .. The places local to me are taking bookings now. 2 Quote
dynax Posted March 9, 2021 Author Posted March 9, 2021 20 hours ago, KiwiBob said: I think most places are starting CBT's from 12th April .. The places local to me are taking bookings now. I phoned my instructor yesterday and left a message hopefully he will get back to me in a day or two 1 Quote
KiwiBob Posted March 9, 2021 Posted March 9, 2021 5 hours ago, dynax said: I phoned my instructor yesterday and left a message hopefully he will get back to me in a day or two Just heard that the DVSA are allowing training to start on the 29th March to allow people to prepare for tests starting 12th April. Fingers crossed you should be good to go! 1 Quote
Slowlycatchymonkey Posted March 9, 2021 Posted March 9, 2021 3 minutes ago, KiwiBob said: Just heard that the DVSA are allowing training to start on the 29th March to allow people to prepare for tests starting 12th April. Fingers crossed you should be good to go! Great news. About time. Happy for you Quote
manxie49 Posted March 9, 2021 Posted March 9, 2021 Very, very sad news, really sorry to hear that mate, take care of yourself .... 1 Quote
dynax Posted March 9, 2021 Author Posted March 9, 2021 1 hour ago, KiwiBob said: Just heard that the DVSA are allowing training to start on the 29th March to allow people to prepare for tests starting 12th April. Fingers crossed you should be good to go! Got my CBT booked for 1st April so hopefully with my 2 years of experience it should be straight forward enough 8 Quote
geofferz Posted March 9, 2021 Posted March 9, 2021 2 hours ago, dynax said: Got my CBT booked for 1st April so hopefully with my 2 years of experience it should be straight forward enough You'll be fine mate - keep your eyes and mind on the road and you'll be fine. 1 Quote
dynax Posted March 10, 2021 Author Posted March 10, 2021 14 hours ago, geofferz said: You'll be fine mate - keep your eyes and mind on the road and you'll be fine. I know, it's just the confidence not lack of but more being over confident, there have been times where I have pushed myself and the bike beyond my comfort zone ( on a 125 I hear you laughing ), but I have more experience in what I can and can't do so sometimes I have taken more risks than someone with little experience would. Things like pulling out of junctions, one junction in particular where I live I have good visiblity and it is a left only, and I can come out at a decent speed if the conditions are right. Quote
Slowlycatchymonkey Posted March 10, 2021 Posted March 10, 2021 (edited) 29 minutes ago, dynax said: I know, it's just the confidence not lack of but more being over confident, there have been times where I have pushed myself and the bike beyond my comfort zone ( on a 125 I hear you laughing ), but I have more experience in what I can and can't do so sometimes I have taken more risks than someone with little experience would. Things like pulling out of junctions, one junction in particular where I live I have good visiblity and it is a left only, and I can come out at a decent speed if the conditions are right. You have a point I remember last year listening to Claudio Von Planta talking about failing his bike test for the long way up (or maybe round ) and he actually failed twice not just the once shown on the prog. One fail for riding too confidently (ie fast) and not doing his life savers and the second time for being too cautious, he couldn’t believe it He passed the third time when he remembered his life savers and rode like he normally does just slightly slower. So that’s the key, like you normally do but slightly slower and you’ll be dandy. But this is a CBT not a full test, they only want to check your not gonna have or cause an accident and you’re going to be waaaay past that standard or you wouldn’t still be riding Edited March 10, 2021 by Slowlycatchymonkey 1 Quote
dynax Posted March 10, 2021 Author Posted March 10, 2021 2 minutes ago, Slowlycatchymonkey said: You have a point I remember last year listening to Claudio Von Planta talking about failing his bike test for the long way up (or maybe round ) and he actually failed twice not just the once shown on the prog. One fail for riding too confidently (ie fast) and not doing his life savers and the second time for being too cautious, he couldn’t believe it He passed the third time when he remembered his life savers and rode like he normally does just slightly slower. So that’s the key, like you normally do but slightly slower and you’ll be dandy. But this is a CBT not a full test, they only want to check your not gonna have or cause an accident and you’re going to be waaaay past that standard or you wouldn’t still be riding It will give me the chance to brush up on my slow maneuvers as I also have my MOD1 booked for the 27th April 2 Quote
Slowlycatchymonkey Posted March 10, 2021 Posted March 10, 2021 10 minutes ago, dynax said: It will give me the chance to brush up on my slow maneuvers as I also have my MOD1 booked for the 27th April Good stuff 1 Quote
Six30 Posted March 10, 2021 Posted March 10, 2021 47 minutes ago, dynax said: I know, it's just the confidence not lack of but more being over confident, there have been times where I have pushed myself and the bike beyond my comfort zone ( on a 125 I hear you laughing ), but I have more experience in what I can and can't do so sometimes I have taken more risks than someone with little experience would. Things like pulling out of junctions, one junction in particular where I live I have good visiblity and it is a left only, and I can come out at a decent speed if the conditions are right. not laughing cause its a 125 or cause its chinese mate laughing at them stupid fooking saddle bags on it 3 Quote
onesea Posted March 10, 2021 Posted March 10, 2021 (edited) 2 hours ago, dynax said: I know, it's just the confidence not lack of but more being over confident, there have been times where I have pushed myself and the bike beyond my comfort zone ( on a 125 I hear you laughing ) My first wheely was on my 125cc at a T junction to nip into traffic. Give it big throttle quick out on clutch, previously trying this revs would fall off and I would be fine this time it was to much throttle I guess. I crossed the first carriageway on one wheel aiming directly at the pavement opposite yes I think little bits of did come out. Hit brakes brought front wheel down and practiced an embarrassing slow speed right turn to join carriage way. Enough people come a cropper on a 125cc not to laugh.. Edited March 10, 2021 by onesea 1 1 Quote
fastbob Posted March 10, 2021 Posted March 10, 2021 2 hours ago, Six30 said: not laughing cause its a 125 or cause its chinese mate laughing at them stupid fooking saddle bags on it Crash protection . 1 Quote
Slowlycatchymonkey Posted March 10, 2021 Posted March 10, 2021 2 hours ago, Six30 said: not laughing cause its a 125 or cause its chinese mate laughing at them stupid fooking saddle bags on it Aw there he is with his special brand of comfort and joy.... he’s right about those bags though 2 Quote
geofferz Posted March 10, 2021 Posted March 10, 2021 8 hours ago, Slowlycatchymonkey said: Aw there he is with his special brand of comfort and joy.... he’s right about those bags though Fraid so - on any bike! Good luck with mod 1 dynax! 1 1 Quote
Mickly Posted March 10, 2021 Posted March 10, 2021 1 hour ago, geofferz said: Fraid so - on any bike! Good luck with mod 1 dynax! Not everyone can afford to travel on their bike with just a credit card stuffed into their surf shorts 1 Quote
geofferz Posted March 12, 2021 Posted March 12, 2021 On 10/03/2021 at 23:27, Mickly said: Not everyone can afford to travel on their bike with just a credit card stuffed into their surf shorts 'credit card' - means I can't afford it and you're not wrong! Quote
JackieOWheels Posted March 26, 2021 Posted March 26, 2021 Not been actively keeping up with the forum and only saw this post today. I'm so sorry for your loss Mike. All the best on your Mods though! I'm sure we are all here rooting for you! 1 1 Quote
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