Booked my practical test

[GFK]

My CBT cert runs out at the end of April 2004, so I figured its time to stop putting off the inevitable and get my test done.

Its booked for 19th December!!! Only the 125cc test though - I can't afford a bigger bike yet anyway and besides I love the NSR. Maybe I can finally get rid of that bloody l-plate tho!

I did take the bike out down the industrial estate this morning, as the only thing I've ever been concerned about is U-turns - I had trouble with them on my CBT and I don't think I've done a u-turn from that day to this. Surprised how bloody easily I did it!

A friend of my brother in law's had a bike accident a few months ago - he was carrying one of those heavy duty bike chains over his shoulder in its carry case. He landed on his back, with the chain between him and the road. Broke 8 vertebrae and stretched his spinal cord in two places, and the docs have said there's only a slim chance he'll ever walk again. Based on that, I and a few others haven't been on the bikes as much as we used to. It scared us all off bikes for a while.

So back to the test- anyone got any tips as to what to expect etc? (I know NOT to fall off, so don't say it!)

[Crazy Manx Man]

Well done!

The 19th of December is ages and ages and ages and ages away yet! Why is it so far away?

[Scooby]

Could be a nice early Christmas present though, even if it is so far away!
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[GFK]

[Syfoon]

[Crazy Manx Man]

[Miss Lucky]

Good Luck. I have my test tomorrow Like you my CBT runs out at the end of April 2004. I am not nervous yet but I am not confident either. I passed my driving test first time last wednesday so if I fail my bike one I wont be too dissapointed. I can still ride after all and I will have a car too for the winter. If I fail I am going to do my CBT again next year then wait 2 years and do direct access.

I am also worried about the dreaded U-turns me owing an NSR of course I would be. The bloody things arent designed for doing them I tell you! Fingers crossed anyway who know the examiner might be in a good mood...

I will let you know all about it either way that way you will know what to expect when you go for yours.


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[Kickstart]

Hi

Wondered where you had gone. Good luck with the test. Then you can ride the Busa legally!

All the best

Keith
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[TiN]

19th December? Better remember the thermals then mate!

Best of luck to the both of you (nice hijack there Miss L ).
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Good luck to ya both.

Hope you'll be along to Elvington on the 12th October then Miss Lucky .

[Miss Lucky]

Sorry didnt mean to hijack. G me amd my little NSR along with Mr L and the busa went to the last elvington the other month and my bike got the whole way there and back without blowing up yey..

Anyway back to the thread. Well done for booking your test GFK. (I should have started my own sorry)
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[Demonic69]

[Ste]

You can get 33bhp restrictors for it

[Kickstart]

Nah, just disconnect 3 of the sparl plugs. May have to shove a cork up the exhaust as well.

All the best

Keith
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[Scotty]

[McJamweasel]