GarethNW Posted May 25, 2009 Share Posted May 25, 2009 New to the forum and getting very very nervous about my modual one tomorrow.I have been riding on a Sym XS125 for about 6 months and tbh can't get enough of it. I make the wife drive the car even when I'm in it as I just don't do cars anymore.Took my theory last week and thank god thats out of the way.Had one days training on a Kawasaki ER5, looked forward to this for ages but now ive experianced it my 125 just isnt the same. I was amazed how much easier it was to ride a bigger bike. The wind didn't effect the bike anywhere near as much and I didn't feel like I was fighting with the bike while riding.Well lucky for me they took us to the test centre where I will take my test tomorrow and allowed me to do a mock. I had no experiance driving this bike at slow speed yet found no problem with the figure of 8, U turn or slow speed excerice.On attempting the Swerve and emergancy stop I thought I was going warp 1 but I was told I hit 49kph If I failed my test to that id be mad!Well just thought id make a post instead of just reading them, settle the nerves a little. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gareth Posted May 25, 2009 Share Posted May 25, 2009 well good luck with the test tommrow lets us know how you get on with it all.and welcome to the site Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesw Posted May 25, 2009 Share Posted May 25, 2009 hey buddy, congrats with the theory and good luck with the test.Let us know how you get on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lib Posted May 25, 2009 Share Posted May 25, 2009 DVLA vids say you can redo the parts of the test you didn't get up to speed for, so I wouldn't worry about that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 25, 2009 Share Posted May 25, 2009 good luck mate, got my module 1 this week, i know how you feel Post on how you got onAgain... good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
urbanmark Posted May 25, 2009 Share Posted May 25, 2009 Good luck mate, hope all goes well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GarethNW Posted May 25, 2009 Author Share Posted May 25, 2009 Thanks for the comments, ill post tomorrow hopefully with a big smile! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GarethNW Posted May 26, 2009 Author Share Posted May 26, 2009 Well I wasn't as nervous as I thought id be when I got to the test centre, was doing all the moves on a quiet road near the test center with no issue.I was with a young lady who had her test just before mine.She did all her test with no issue and looked like a sure pass and then came the emergancy stop! She was going easy 35mph when the examiner put his hand up and she locked up the front wheel and well u can imagine what happened next. I felt for her big time, it was a nasty crash in my eyes and she didnt move an inch till the ambulance arrived.Well to cut a long story short they cancled my test and sent me on my way. Main thing is she was going to be okay. From the reports shes broken her leg and her wrist in the crash so I have nothing to complain about!Well next time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesw Posted May 26, 2009 Share Posted May 26, 2009 That's a bit harsh that they cancelled your test because someone had an off. Yes I certainly do feel for the poor girl but surely you could just have done it after she'd been whisked off?Ah well, as you say better luck next time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GarethNW Posted May 26, 2009 Author Share Posted May 26, 2009 They told my that the reason for ending the test was cause of a grove in the tarmac but they didnt turn around ppl who where going after me. I think the cancled it on me so that they could catch up time wize!When I got home I called the bike school an they did tell me that they wouldn't charge me for the day and I've booked my mod1 and 2 for next Tuesday. Just hope I dont fail mod one or ill loose £70.Going to ring the test centre tomorrow and see if they will allow me a l8 cancalation (my spelling sucks, srry about that) if I do fail part one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gareth Posted May 26, 2009 Share Posted May 26, 2009 sorry to hear about that mateglad the girls will be ok but i did here on the news today that 12 people have hurt themselves bad on the new test ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
urbanmark Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 Thats the swerve part I thought, not on the emergency stop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fleat Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 any news on ya test yet m8? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GarethNW Posted June 5, 2009 Author Share Posted June 5, 2009 Yeah I made a new thread. Silly me I did my mod 1 Tuesday the 2nd of June and passed with no minors.I had a really good ride out Mod 2 and the swine failed me with 2 minors one major!I'm 99% sure he was just in a really bad mood and wanted to fail me!I booked mod 2 for the 15th. I need my new bike! the 125 just isnt enough any more Thanks for asking tho m8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fleat Posted June 5, 2009 Share Posted June 5, 2009 Yeah I made a new thread. Silly me I did my mod 1 Tuesday the 2nd of June and passed with no minors.I had a really good ride out Mod 2 and the swine failed me with 2 minors one major!I'm 99% sure he was just in a really bad mood and wanted to fail me!I booked mod 2 for the 15th. I need my new bike! the 125 just isnt enough any more Thanks for asking tho m8m8 thats a shame about mod 2 but well done for 1, keep us informed on how it goes, my wife failed her driving test on 2 june which was also my bday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 16, 2009 Share Posted June 16, 2009 I booked mod 2 for the 15th. I need my new bike! the 125 just isnt enough any more So, how did it go? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rennie Posted June 16, 2009 Share Posted June 16, 2009 he passed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cossie916 Posted June 16, 2009 Share Posted June 16, 2009 Well done! I know nowt about this new fangled test! Does that mean you're good to go?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GarethNW Posted June 16, 2009 Author Share Posted June 16, 2009 Yeah all done! I can ride what ever bike I can offord now Thanks for all the msg's hope to see some of you at one of your events Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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