Trading a 500CC for a 125 + cash

[RockandGrohl]

So I've been trying and failing to pass my module 1 Bike test on the 500CC bikes, each time I fail on the Emergency Brake and each time it's a costly £60 that I don't really have to spend frivolously. My Honda CB 500S has been sat in the garage for over a year now waiting for me to pass my test to use it but I feel like I am going to continually be wasting my money trying to pass the Module 1, then module 2.

The problem is that prior to my CBT, I've had zilch experience driving on the road, so I'm finding not only the handling of the bike something to get used to (I'm actually fairly good at everything else and have no problems at all in Module 1 apart from that damn Emergency Brake. I'm either too slow through the barriers, take a fraction too long to finish stopping and on one occasion when it was pissing down with rain, skidded a back tire on stopped. It's like, I'm a freaking learner. Come on. I understand why they have to stop you but still it's a bit harsh.


Anyway I was thinking of trading my 500CC with a 125 + Cash just so I could get the road and bike experience, so that when I come back to passing my full license I won't be such a general bike and road newbie.


Would you guys kindly recommend any 125's for me? I have to say that as I already own a 500CC sport-style bike that something in a similar vein is important, although what is more important is the reliability and stability, as I have heard nothing but good about the CB500's


My CB500S is in very good condition too, with a scuff on the engine casing being the only visible defect.

Thank you,
- Chris

[P.]

What year CB500 and mileage?

Would recommend a Varadero.

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[Timmeh]

The brake test is just about having confidence and knowing how much abuse you can give the levers before it locks up. Sure you will get it eventually.

Everyone here will say that some experience is good experience, regardless of cc or style, even if it's just being sensible on a scooter and learning roadcraft and fine-tuning your obs.

As hopefully you'll be back on a big bike, I'd just plump for a decent CG, YBR or SR or Vavadero and then take things from there.

HTH


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[nightshaddow]

to be fair if you gonna use/abuse it for a short time to get road craft and practice keep the cb and find a dirt cheap fix her upper

i recently rebuilt a ns 125 r for less than 400 of the queens finest and a couple of years ago i built (yes chinese) a por apache for less than £200,

thing is the varedero is an awesome bike, but you drop it practicing emergency stops its no longer a varadero it a very dear oh!!!!

prices on ebay currently (1140 19/02/13) start at £21 for a 125cc bike so take your pick

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2013-Zongshen-Pursuit-125cc-Motorcycle-Custom-Cruiser-Like-Lexmoto-Ranger-/190800238474?pt=UK_Motorcycles&hash=item2c6c94978a
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[Slacker24seve...]

Don't sell the bike, just learn to brake for gods sake!!

Adjust the rear brake so that it barely works or the pedal is far below its normal position so you can't exert enough pressure on it.
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[chris-red]

Seriously just 'pretend' to use the rear brake, don't put any pressure on it at all That's what I did
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[Kwakki Si]

Dont give up dude! If all you have to worry about is the emergency stop then it sounds like you have good bike control.
How many times have you failed mod1? some people take 3 or 4 attempts at it because its so gay.
Yeah dont use the back brake on the emergency stop, just move your foot onto the brake pedal so you wont lock the back wheel up.
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[cameron1590]

Hi pal

I would stick with the 500 a chap I sat my mod 1 said he had failed it 16 times !

You want to practise with a friend on a unused car park getting him to stick his hand up randomly.

My instructor told me to imagine squeezing an orange for the front brake you gradually press harder and harder to squeeze all the juice out (apply this method to the front brake) and to lightly press the back brake.

Remember the front brake stops you quicker as the suspensions travel takes some of the speed. Also make sure you do your life saver checks when you stop.

Hope this helps

Cameron
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[Rogerborg]

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I agree, learn to brake properly and don't just give up.

However, I couldn't resist.

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[Alpha-9]

Mmmm

I'll trade you my ybr and my cg for it
Both have no MOT


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[Wonko The Sane]

I did write a post offering to swap for my varadero 125, but you'd go pass your test and want to swap back.

I used to brake mainly with the rear before going to do my tests, during a practice test I managed a 6ft skid during which I released and re-applied the rear brake which my instructor was quite impressed with.

What I was taught to do was to brake with the front first, then just drag the rear a bit to assist.
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[RockandGrohl]

[P.]

Mod 1 is £15

[Alpha-9]

Oddly the e-stop is what I found easiest on a 500, the extra weight and better brakes i'm guessing
Just roll off the second you're through the trap and squeeze on the front, you barely need any rear

Just don't snatch it, squeeeeeeze!

Yeah mod1 is £15 but bike hire is usually £50 for the day
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[P.]

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[RockandGrohl]

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[andym]

The thing with all emergency stops is there is no emergency stop at all... it's more a quick, controlled slow down more than stop. A lot of people make the mistake of trying to stop right at the examiner... as long as you don't go through the fence then you are fine (OK I believe you have to stop before the cones used to mark the start of the U turn).

[RockandGrohl]