Passed Mod 2 today.

[KebabShopDanc...]

Over the moon it is done and out the way.

Not as bad as I thought it was going to be. Thats all I wanted to say really.

Chuffed to f***.

[hedgehugger]

Well done you
What bike you gonna get next?

[MC]

Congrats! Felt exactly the same, you read about all the different ways people have failed, assume the examiner's looking for any excuse but it's actually alright
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Honda XR-125L '04

[grr666]

Well done!

It's a great feeling.
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[wildchild1974]

Well done
Gaz

[wildchild1974]

Well done
Gaz

[KebabShopDanc...]

Thanks all.

Yeah MC that's exactly what I did last night, read all the horror stories of easy ways to fail and how bad it is. I rode the whole test certain every little thing I did was wrong but it turned out fine.

I think my training school were superb. They were in their own words nit picking to hell every tiny fault constantly on each lesson (obviously some encouragement too). Seemed to work though as examiner said it was a good ride and no faults.

I was worried about MOD 1 too but training school had me pretty much certain I could pass it within 1 hour.

Looking back I just wish I had enjoyed it a bit more. Even if I had lots of faults I wouldn't really care as long as it's a pass.

Still thinking about what bike I want, thinking of a GSXR 600. I know many think it's a silly choice for first bike but I aint getting any younger and not sure how much longer my old aching bones would manage it.

[notbike]

Congrats mate

[KebabShopDanc...]

Cheers

[mase101]

well done budy, how good is that feeling when he gets you in the room and dsays those magic words!! gixr 600 is a nice bike. but go for a cbr 6oof. that was my first bike when I test at the end of april and she has been superb!

[KebabShopDanc...]

I have heard the CBR's are lovely bikes. In fact I am quite keen on most bikes I have seen.

I have had my heart set on a Gixxer though since getting involved with the whole biking thing.

My Mrs said (always sodding right) if you don't get the bike you have always wanted you will be really happy just by having the bigger bike initially but after a couple of months you will regret being on a second choice.

Hope that makes sense and doesn't sound like I'm criticising CBR's or any other bike.

[wr6133]

The price you can find older SRADs for it's not to bad of a choice for a first bike as it's cheap (ish) enough to not break your heart if you drop it.

[KebabShopDanc...]

I'll definitely give them a look mate, thanks.

[Wednesday Biker]

Grats
I was chuffed for weeks when I passed.I never thought I would and I'd put it off 25 years
Part two is nowhere near as hard as part one imo

[PattJakk]

Congrats! Recently passed mine too so know the feeling. Also just finished the hunt for my first 'big' bike! Decided on the CBR600F, but I completely understand your point about getting the bike you've always wanted. I've done the same thing that your wife described many times with cars and it tends to work out more expensive in the long run!

Safe riding
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Past: Honda CBF125
Present: Honda CBR600F
CBT 18/03/14 | Theory 25/03/14 | Mod 1 21/08/14 | Mod 2 01/09/14

[KebabShopDanc...]

Pattjakk - That's what I'm sacred of (wasting money). Just wanna make sure that after all the excitement, expenditure and hassle of getting full licence that I get my "dream" bike to finally celebrate on. Hope you're enjoying yours so far?

Wednesday Biker - I'm a bit of a late starter too but I'm sure it will be worth it now. I'm not too sure which I found hardest really. I did build MOD 1 up to be far more than it was. Although lucky enough not to get any minors on either. Although I was actually quite sure I had failed my MOD 2 at first.

[PattJakk]

I don't actually pick mine up until next Thursday - can't wait!


Nobody enjoys wasting money - I part exchanged 2 cars in the space of 4 months last year which was a killer. The only thing I would recommend to consider is that you may well end up dropping or coming off your first bike. That may hurt more (emotionally) if you are on your 'dream bike' than if you'd bought an alternative to gain some experience on.

Ultimately though, I feel that choosing a bike is relatively personal. Everyone can recommend different bikes to you but only you know what will really put a big grin on your face. Go with your heart IMO!


Patrick
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Past: Honda CBF125
Present: Honda CBR600F
CBT 18/03/14 | Theory 25/03/14 | Mod 1 21/08/14 | Mod 2 01/09/14

[KebabShopDanc...]

I have thought long and hard about alternatives mate but always come back to getting what I really want first time to enjoy.

Dropping it is probable and no doubt will hurt a bit but riding around on a second choice bike would hurt too so I will risk it.

Ask me a couple of months after getting it and I may well be singing a different tune. Although since doing my taining a naked seems a bit tempting too.

OK now I'm sounding like a lass talking about shoes.

[Ben90]

[KebabShopDanc...]

That is a gorgeous naked bike Ben90.

[MC]

Probably a stupid question, but why do sport bike derived nakeds always weigh so much? And why are the engines always deretuned?
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[Ballpien]

[Barnoe]

Get the bike you really want.
seriously, why get anything else?

Imagine getting on your dream bike for the first time... the grin on your face would be ridiculous lol.

I am riding a CBR 125, and i passed my MOD 1 yesterday.
my dream bike is a CBR600
I have the CBR as my desktop on this PC, i stare at it constantly... dreaming of the day i have one.
It may take years (hopefully NOT!)... but I WILL have one, i wont be happy till i have

Its that thought thats kept me going through the lessons and kept me saving money

[Nash GT]

Congratulations, I'm doing my module in 10days and Module 2 shortly after, hope is good new for me too
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[MC]