Mod 1 booked - will I be ok? *EDIT* - PASSED

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Mod 1 on thursday afternoon!

I have to go to Enfield to do it (why are there no test centres in central London? Its only a mod 1 in a car park? I have to travel 13 miles to get to it!)

I'm doing it w/o an instructor (rode for almost 2 years on CBT & practice my arse off in morrisons car park!)

But more importantly nervous about the emergency stop on my CG with front drum brakes.

Will this really be a problem, cause basically they are crap, and don't know if the examiner will note the difference between the controlled stop and the emergency one!
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[s]Baotian BT49qt-9 --> Honda CG125 (4 speed) '51 plate ----- 03/11/2012 Mod 2 PASSED! --> Cb500s[/s] Revoked

[FerretFing]

Start by clearing all negatives out of your head....you are using the CG, no doubt you trust the bike after all this time? Have a bit of faith in yourself & your machine & focus fully on the task in hand....your brakes are fine! just don't forget silly things like shoulder checks. Just relax & concentrate & let us know of your pass on Thursday....all the best

[pinkyfloyd]

It is no problem what ever brakes you have. You will have more than enough time to stop, what he will be looking for is you actively trying to slow the bike down as quickly and safely as possible. That means starting the slow down and stop procedure as soon as he puts his hand up, not falling off and not locking the back wheel up. He will be aware of what bike you are on, what type of brake you have on your bike and will allow for the drums being not as effective as discs.
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[nofear]

[JoeDougieDoug...]

All I can say is Good Luck! Your brakes will be absolutely fine, trust your machine.
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[Rogerborg]

13 miles, poor baby!

You'll be absolutely fine, any 125 should be capable of the start-and-stop performance required. If not, then it's only £15.50 spent to find out.
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[open]

Thanks guys, thats the kind of stuff I was hoping for. And yes, very comfortable on my bike. Was just worried taht there wouldn't be enough stopping distance that was all. Fingers crossed anyway.

[open]

Mod 1Test in half hour!

At the centre now, any last minute advice?
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"Calamity - A more than commonly plain & unmistakable reminder that the affairs of this life are not of our own ordering."

[s]Baotian BT49qt-9 --> Honda CG125 (4 speed) '51 plate ----- 03/11/2012 Mod 2 PASSED! --> Cb500s[/s] Revoked

[claire_loves_her_bike]

Have faith in yourself and your bike!
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[whitedevil]

Dont kill any kittens its an instant fail.
GOOD LUCK
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[open]

Nailed it. 2 minors.
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[s]Baotian BT49qt-9 --> Honda CG125 (4 speed) '51 plate ----- 03/11/2012 Mod 2 PASSED! --> Cb500s[/s] Revoked

[Daytona Paul]

well done mate
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[claire_loves_her_bike]

Congrats!
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[FretGrinder]

[Kwakki Si]

Well done buddy! My mod1 is next monday but going up to the test centre on sunday for a 2hour practice! What were your minors fella?
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[open]

You should be fine, I had never seen the centre before.

I got one minor for no obs when moving off the first time.

Then the second for being one km per hour too slow on the avoidance.

Not too bad in my opinion
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"Calamity - A more than commonly plain & unmistakable reminder that the affairs of this life are not of our own ordering."

[s]Baotian BT49qt-9 --> Honda CG125 (4 speed) '51 plate ----- 03/11/2012 Mod 2 PASSED! --> Cb500s[/s] Revoked

[LockyUK]

[BradWherrett]

well done matey

[millymols]

Congratulations!
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[whitedevil]

Don't worry about it, the test is now stupidly easy since they changed the rules.
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[Alex_B]

One step closer, well done
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[reddeviljp]

Yes. Well done, mate. I'm aiming for April for my Mod 1. Anybody know how long in advance it is advisable to book?

[la_lucha]

My local centre is only a week according to the booking site.

How much is the Mod1 and which did you book small bike, medium bike or big bike?