houltmac Posted September 1, 2009 Share Posted September 1, 2009 I know it's not as exciting as topics about passing, but I am excited. Nervous but looking forward to it.I am booked in for 12:30 on Monday.I found my Mod 1 very comfortable overall (in terms of preparedness and skill) so I hope I can translate that to Mod 2 also. I have done a fair amount of practice over the last week at following directions with my instructor behind me so I hope I will keep cool and do well.I know I can pass, it's just about staying calm and not doing anything stupid I guess.How self-centered is this? I just don't have anyone who will listen here so I thought I'd share some thoughts with you guys. Feels better letting it out though and talking through it with myself. Cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rennie Posted September 1, 2009 Share Posted September 1, 2009 good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJBS3 Posted September 2, 2009 Share Posted September 2, 2009 All the best mate! I found it easier to keep my nerves in check than I did for MOD1....Just ride as if it was your instructor, and enjoy it!! Its a road ride after all! Good Luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susieque Posted September 2, 2009 Share Posted September 2, 2009 Hope it all goes ok - I'm sure you'll be fine! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiggleit Posted September 2, 2009 Share Posted September 2, 2009 How self-centered is this? I just don't have anyone who will listen here so I thought I'd share some thoughts with you guys. Feels better letting it out though and talking through it with myself. Cheers. Not self-centred at all - you talk as much as ya like if it helps.N good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houltmac Posted September 2, 2009 Author Share Posted September 2, 2009 Thanks for the support guys. All my friends are into their cars and while I appreciate that my heart lies with the two-wheel magic.I might update this with more random nervous rants, but it's all just the nerves of wanting to pass - I think I stand in good stead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YamahaWolf Posted September 6, 2009 Share Posted September 6, 2009 Good luck you will be fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houltmac Posted September 6, 2009 Author Share Posted September 6, 2009 Cheers, Yammy! I don't know why but I smile every time I see that name. It's like the name Charlie - people just like it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houltmac Posted September 7, 2009 Author Share Posted September 7, 2009 Thanks everyone. Turns out I failed for one mistake (no minors); leaving an indicator on. Circumstances were I thought I'd get a minor and I knew I was going to forget it. I wrote it up here if anyone is interested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lib Posted September 7, 2009 Share Posted September 7, 2009 just relax and try to enjoy the ride!Good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 7, 2009 Share Posted September 7, 2009 Leaving indicator on is a biggy....summat i used to do a lot.. better luck next time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
techno Posted September 7, 2009 Share Posted September 7, 2009 Tis also why I dont really use mine now but that doesnt help you!!!Better luck next time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 7, 2009 Share Posted September 7, 2009 That and they make a stupid bus driver ticking noise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
techno Posted September 7, 2009 Share Posted September 7, 2009 I do think that would be a good safety feature for bikers and all should do it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houltmac Posted September 7, 2009 Author Share Posted September 7, 2009 Annoyingly it happened after a stop that was completely unnecessary. Pulled into the side of a road that was straight and narrow with no turn offs. Everywhere I indicate to do something (other than pull away that one out of about 8 times) I cancelled twice at least. I just feel a little dumb for not doing it once out of how many times must I have indicated in that 45 minutes (it went a little long because the examiner was half-lost most of the time not being from around here). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rennie Posted September 7, 2009 Share Posted September 7, 2009 bad luck!, just put it down to experience and try again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lib Posted September 8, 2009 Share Posted September 8, 2009 Yeah I did something similar. Don't let it get you too confident for the next one though. It's alway possible to make mistakes so remain on the ball, though obviously you should be quietly confident as it seems you really don't have any big points to address. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houltmac Posted September 8, 2009 Author Share Posted September 8, 2009 There is no problem there; I don't think I'll be over confident. It will be 2 weeks since I got on a bike and last time was a week and a half and I felt really rusty until the test started.I will have a couple of things on my side though; I'll have my good luck instructor (made sure to specifically ask for him this time), my original Mod 1 examiner (who I feel more comfortable with and my instructor knows) and I'll have "my" bike (which idles higher, has a better clutch and just feels much better than the older one I had the other day).So yeah, I guess it all balances out. I feel quite good on a bike and I know I can pass, but I also get quite humbled by the situation. I think I will benefit from having done it though and know it's not going to chuck up something unexpected as such.One last thing though: did everyone else get pulled over as much as me? I made the indicator mistake on the last pull-over but other than that they were all by the book. Even the hill start was pretty flat so I don't get why we did it so much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 8, 2009 Share Posted September 8, 2009 There is no problem there; I don't think I'll be over confident. It will be 2 weeks since I got on a bike and last time was a week and a half and I felt really rusty until the test started.I will have a couple of things on my side though; I'll have my good luck instructor (made sure to specifically ask for him this time), my original Mod 1 examiner (who I feel more comfortable with and my instructor knows) and I'll have "my" bike (which idles higher, has a better clutch and just feels much better than the older one I had the other day).So yeah, I guess it all balances out. I feel quite good on a bike and I know I can pass, but I also get quite humbled by the situation. I think I will benefit from having done it though and know it's not going to chuck up something unexpected as such.One last thing though: did everyone else get pulled over as much as me? I made the indicator mistake on the last pull-over but other than that they were all by the book. Even the hill start was pretty flat so I don't get why we did it so much. I got pulled over once. I had to stop another time but that was cause we got separated. I didn't do a hill start either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houltmac Posted September 8, 2009 Author Share Posted September 8, 2009 Thanks for that ikonoklast, it sounds like I got screwed all round. Still, it's good practice just in case I guess. Seemed like my guy was overly judicious (seemed over the top at the time) and generally going to be a pain from the outset so hopefully that stands me in good stead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lib Posted September 8, 2009 Share Posted September 8, 2009 They are supposed to stop you 4 times my examiner told me (I asked as, like you, I failed on the last time I was pulled over - passed now though!)I would imagine that they don't bother or forget sometimes. I noted that my examiner forgot to ask the pillion questions. Knew them, but didn't bother to point it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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