I'm a big boy now

[MC]

Tl;dr passed test(s), big bikes are fun, but couldn't live with one everyday (commuting through town etc.)

So yeah, left home @ 5am this morning, picked the Bandit up I was doing my test on & rode the 35-40 miles to the test centre. Along the way despite being cold and tired, the whole riding through the countryside on a big bike thing started to make sense, something that was missing 2 days earlier doing the same route on an ER5 (albeit restricted to 33bhp).

Mod 1; was expecting to fail on the slow maneuvers, as my practice goes were appalling, so bad the instructor wasn't even going to let me take the test until he saw my high speed stuff. On the day I managed ok, only got 1 minor as I wasn't fast enough on the avoidance first time round.

Mod 2; was pretty ecstatic about Mod 1 but had to compose myself as it was straight after. The road ride went alright, a few things the instructor didn't like, so I got 5 minors but he did say my cornering was lovely. For someone who's spent their entire time riding in the city, that was a nice compliment.

What I learned; big bikes are fun, (well not the er5) but the weight IS an issue at low speeds, at least for a weakling like me. A 3 day DAS was a bit of a stretch with a years experience on a 125, although my mate with much more experience was fine, but he passed with exactly the same amount of minors. Oh and motorways are really f**king windy, I hate them

Sorry for the essay, just really happy. Expect a what bike thread real soon...
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Yamaha MT-03 '08 (crashed)
Honda XR-125L '04

[BG5067]

I passed mine a month ago today, I have a ER6f and I can say after a few days riding a big bike you won't notice the weight.

I'm a very weak man myself.

WELL DONE ON THE TESTS
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Current. Kawasaki ZX9R.

Theory passed 17/01/2014. Mod 1 Passed 03/02/2014 (0 faults) Mod 2 10/02/2014 Passed (0 faults)

[DrSnoosnoo]

Both in one day? Kudos sir. Slow speed stuff can get easier with heavier, more planted bikes, I find uturns on my CG hilarious because the bars hit my knees and if I fall off, it weighs less than the phone in my pocket but the bars move far too easily.

Anyway, congrats. Enjoy manhood now the sun is coming
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I'm Sam; Northern, Ginger, Lover
Did have: '95 ZZR600 '83 CG125 '97 ZZR1100 '15 Hypermotard 821 SP Do Have: '10 ZX10R

[thewhyoffry]

Congrats!!! I was worried about the weight of a bigger bike too but also find that cornering and slow speed stuff feels a lot more sturdy on a bigger bike.

Let the good times roll!
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The why of fry

[TheArchitect]

Congrats mate!

I failed my Mod2 last week, got it booked in again for the 18th, so we'll see what happen.

Enjoy the big bike love.. I hated getting onto my scooter this morning, would have been on a CBR had I passed!!
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GSXR 600 K6 - Stolen
GSXR 600 K6 - Stolen
MT09 - Almost stolen

[MC]

I'd love to rent a Bandit or something for a while, just think it's overkill for what I'd mainly use it for. Ideally I'd have a CRF250M for commuting, then something bigger for sunny days. Not really practical ATM having multiple bikes, although I see now why people do.
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Yamaha MT-03 '08 (crashed)
Honda XR-125L '04

[wr6133]

250's can be a happy compromise. I have one, I can't justify the costs of a big bike right now but need more grunt than a 125. My 250 fills that middle ground happily, economical for local stuff and just enough grunt for longer stuff (It regularly does a 200 mile round trip to Cardiff).

[-Matt-]

You'll get used to the weight mate just becomes normal after a while. I'm a skinny weakling too

[P.addy]

Definitely more than 1 bike.

I have the KTM 200 EXC for fucking around, getting dirty, being a wanker etc.

The Thundercat for going zoom zoom round tracks later this year.

Blackbird for munching dem miles and touring/commuting.

[ws4936]

Congrats!
Shiny side up, and all that jazz.

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If everything seems under control, you're just not going fast enough.

[janner_10]

Well done fella

You probably wont do another u turn again, so no need to fret. Although you will get used to the weight.
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Yamaha FZS600 (Now gone to heaven) > CBR600F4i (SOLD) > '99 YZF-R1

[buaan]

Good work. I passed recently too. It feels great when you get your licence back with the A category on it Shame as thats all I've got to look at as I don't have a bike yet

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[mentalboy]

[Llama-Farmer]

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[mentalboy]

^^^
Certainly do, Bro!
Best bet with heavier beasts is to try to avoid tight slow circles and if you can't to drop your feet to assist with U-turns - looks twattish but avoids the more embarrassing result if you don't,
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Make mine a Corona.

[MC]