PRACTICAL BIKE TEST

NSRboi · Borekit Bruiser Joined: 04 Feb 2002 Karma :

I'm finally doing my bike test next Tuesday, after rescheduling after a bad crash in April when I was riding as pillion on a mates bike (broke 3 bones in my hand).

I've had quite a few lessons, but the rider training instructors over here in north of Ireland are just interested in one thing... £££££££££. I changed my instructor 3 times, each one useless with an attitude problem.

I've been riding almost a year now on my restricted NSR125. Still having problems with my U-Turns, giving the bike has such a large turning circle.
Every instructor I had, said I would be failed on my U-Turns because my bike wasn't suitable for the purposes of the test. It's made me very nervous.

Since I will be riding my NSR for some time, I obviously wanted to do my test on it. Has anyone done their test on theirs? Any other (serious) advice will be appreciated.
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Demonic69 · The Pink Rhino Joined: 31 May 2002 Karma :

I've taken 2 tests so far. I wouldn't take it on my NSR at all!! You need a more relaxed bike. You're out to please the instructor, not ride well.
I'd recommend using one of their SR's or something like. The 4-strokers are much easier to handle in a test situation.
You'll need all the breaks you can get and the NSR's don't give many
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G · The Voice of Reason Joined: 02 Feb 2002 Karma :

THe instructer should ask you to wak the bike in a U turn first if they're unsure if your bike will make it. I practised U turns on my NSR and didn't have a problem with them... if you can do them on the NSR you won't have any problems on their cg's etc (I did my test on a gs500 though)

Robby · Dirty Old Man Joined: 16 May 2002 Karma :

i did my test on the NS, and its not well suited to it, quite top heavy for u turns and the like. i'm with demonic on renting an SR or CG for the test, examiners take a better view of them as well.
as for training, if its not worth it dont do it, take the test and see what you failed on, a test is 40 quid which i'm sure is way cheaper than a days training.

Demonic69 · The Pink Rhino Joined: 31 May 2002 Karma :

If anything do 1 or 2 days training. They will show you what the examiner is looking for.
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Dylan · Trackday Trickster Joined: 03 Feb 2002 Karma :

I take it wak means walk g. Yeah, when you walk it round and your thinking ime never gonna make it, make a right meal of it and pretend the bike wont make it, and theyl find you a wider road. I knew a vicar who did that trick!!!
I did it on my NSR and put my foot down, but i think he took into account the bike and let me off.
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Demonic69 · The Pink Rhino Joined: 31 May 2002 Karma :

AAaaaargh!!
You stick ur foot down and pass. I ride perfectly and the biatch fails me!! Sad

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Oggie · Borekit Bruiser Joined: 08 Jun 2002 Karma :

i got my test on Fri next week, i went for a free assesment and he said it should be a piece of piss so im looking forward to getting rid of meh L plate and fully de-restricting it cos its already partically done so :p

screaming skull · Guest

I have my bike test next friday in northern ireland. Went for a two hour lesson on the NSR last monday and everythig went well until i got to the feckin U turn. Treid 3 times, failed it three times. tried it on the instructors 125 training bike and did it no problem. The instructor tried it on the NSR and just made it and no more, so am on the instructors bike for the test Crying or Very sad

ballax...

Demonic69 · The Pink Rhino Joined: 31 May 2002 Karma :

I prefer using the 4-strokes. Fukups are less aparrent cuz the bike's more stable:)
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TiN · Pocket Tin Joined: 14 Feb 2002 Karma :

Good luck to all those who are due to take their tests! Very Happy

McJamweasel · BCF Junkie Joined: 22 Mar 2002 Karma :

Im in desperate need of a test pass - my CBT runs out very shortly!!

How do I book my test and what will it cost me?
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TiN · Pocket Tin Joined: 14 Feb 2002 Karma :

https://www.driving-tests.co.uk

Go ^ there ^ and find your nearest test centre. You can then give them a call to arrange your test.

Alternatively, you can find a local training centre, and book through them.
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curryhead · Nitrous Nuisance Joined: 19 Jun 2002 Karma :

the people in the test place said i wouldnt be able to use my dt 125 because i wouldnt be able to do a u turn. so i told them i had just done a u turn to get to their office! lol. ive made it to my 100th post
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tanner18 · Traffic Copper Joined: 13 May 2002 Karma :

bollocks i passed my test on my nsr did a u turn on this very narrow hill the road arced alot as well uve just got to keep slipping the clutch and feed very few revs to send it round u have to lean into it quite a bit just Twisted Evil

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