Popular Post Spongefinger Posted April 13, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted April 13, 2021 Been a long journey but did it at last. First lesson August last year first fail December 3 but here we are.....Mod 2 here we come . 14 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dynax Posted April 13, 2021 Share Posted April 13, 2021 Well done 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spongefinger Posted April 13, 2021 Author Share Posted April 13, 2021 3 minutes ago, dynax said: Well done Cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SometimesSansEngine Posted April 13, 2021 Share Posted April 13, 2021 Great stuff. Try to treat your mod 2 like a normal ride with a human sat nav giving you directions... But any questions you forgot to ask your instructor ask here rather than sitting there worrying about them! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted April 13, 2021 Share Posted April 13, 2021 Excellent well done 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fifthwheel Posted April 13, 2021 Share Posted April 13, 2021 Well done!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish Posted April 13, 2021 Share Posted April 13, 2021 Job 1.... Done.... Job 2 incoming 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silentbob83 Posted April 13, 2021 Share Posted April 13, 2021 Congrats...when is Mod 2? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skyrider Posted April 13, 2021 Share Posted April 13, 2021 cracked it 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spongefinger Posted April 13, 2021 Author Share Posted April 13, 2021 23 minutes ago, Silentbob83 said: Congrats...when is Mod 2? Not booked yet they are going to call me Thursday to book it in. Might sound strange I know most people chomping at bit to get it done but Ive feel like I've done nothing but think about mod 1 for months and I just want to not think about / worry about another test for a week or so. Instructor gave me feedback on my ride back from test centre ( about 35 minutes ) and he said I'm not far off at all for being ready for it, just need to break bad habit of doing checks after signaling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bender Posted April 13, 2021 Share Posted April 13, 2021 Well done, enjoy the respite thumb 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spongefinger Posted April 13, 2021 Author Share Posted April 13, 2021 39 minutes ago, Bender said: Well done, enjoy the respite thumb Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shepherd Posted April 13, 2021 Share Posted April 13, 2021 Well done fella! It's a great feeling when you complete the u-turn section, it's the hardest bit as far as I'm concerned. Congrats 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bender Posted April 13, 2021 Share Posted April 13, 2021 7 minutes ago, Shepherd said: Well done fella! It's a great feeling when you complete the u-turn section, it's the hardest bit as far as I'm concerned. Congrats Me too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spongefinger Posted April 13, 2021 Author Share Posted April 13, 2021 (edited) 46 minutes ago, Shepherd said: Well done fella! It's a great feeling when you complete the u-turn section, it's the hardest bit as far as I'm concerned. Congrats Yep, I failed my first mod 1 on u turn. There was no power in heaven or earth that would have got my foot off that right footpeg today Edited April 13, 2021 by Spongefinger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bender Posted April 13, 2021 Share Posted April 13, 2021 6 minutes ago, Spongefinger said: Yep, I failed my first mod 1 on u turn. There was no power in heaven or earth that would have got my foot off that right footpeg today I did that and fell over with the bike, foot didn't leave the footpeg though fecking u turns. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spongefinger Posted April 14, 2021 Author Share Posted April 14, 2021 8 hours ago, Bender said: I did that and fell over with the bike, foot didn't leave the footpeg though fecking u turns. That's ( in retrospect) hilarious ! I got a minor for speed on avoidance. I did emergency stop at 62 kph and the guy said maybe dail it back to make avoidance easier and I clocked in at 49 kph. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommydogger Posted April 15, 2021 Share Posted April 15, 2021 Well done, I've just booked my mod 1 and mod 2. I've only done 1 day doing Cbt, 2 hours doing a big bike taster session. Instructor thinks I need 1 day training with mod 1 test the next day.. A 2 week break then 1 day training and then mod 2 test?? It doesn't seem like much training to me,? When doing the cbt I felt like I was stomping through the gears as quick as I can and then stomping back down again when stopping. Never had a clue what gear I was in, surely that will be diffrent on a 600? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommydogger Posted April 15, 2021 Share Posted April 15, 2021 Is the u turn that much harder on a bigger bike, I had no problem on the Cbt?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bender Posted April 15, 2021 Share Posted April 15, 2021 31 minutes ago, Tommydogger said: Is the u turn that much harder on a bigger bike, I had no problem on the Cbt?? Some folk just don't take well to the u turn 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rightstuff Posted April 15, 2021 Share Posted April 15, 2021 Never had a problem with u turn just couldn't get on with the figure of 8 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeilM Posted April 15, 2021 Share Posted April 15, 2021 Practice Practice Practice. Then when you've passed never do it again and stick to 4 point turn paddling... Saying that pulling off a good speedy u turn does look neat and proves you're in full control of the bike. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bender Posted April 15, 2021 Share Posted April 15, 2021 3 hours ago, rightstuff said: Never had a problem with u turn just couldn't get on with the figure of 8 Bizarre ain't it, I was fine with the figure of 8 which is just a couple of u turns strung together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAYK47 Posted April 16, 2021 Share Posted April 16, 2021 nice one, well done. Good luck with MOD2, personally i felt MOD2 was a lot less pressure, just felt like a leisurely ride with your dad. it is strange how people work under pressure of the cage, overthinking or over cautious. Back when I did mine I had that with the avoidance section, every single practice I was 8 or 9 KPH above the requirement. As soon as I went into the cage I was slightly under the limit. Not enough to fail but I did have to go again on the avoidance (so I assume I was very close to the limit). Second time I did exceed the requirement so I got my pass. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spongefinger Posted April 16, 2021 Author Share Posted April 16, 2021 20 minutes ago, RAYK47 said: nice one, well done. Good luck with MOD2, personally i felt MOD2 was a lot less pressure, just felt like a leisurely ride with your dad. it is strange how people work under pressure of the cage, overthinking or over cautious. Back when I did mine I had that with the avoidance section, every single practice I was 8 or 9 KPH above the requirement. As soon as I went into the cage I was slightly under the limit. Not enough to fail but I did have to go again on the avoidance (so I assume I was very close to the limit). Second time I did exceed the requirement so I got my pass. Yeah it is strange. My slalom and 8 was brilliant and the school felt absolutely effortless but I felt like was wobbling all over the place once "in the cage" I think you just naturally tense up and become a bit stiffer when stressed. Once I was told I passed I literally felt my whole body relax and I realised how tensed up I had been. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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