Training Schools

[Mark65]

Im going to bite the bullet and book my mod one, but before I throw my hard earned £200 for mod 1 does anyone have any experience with either of the two schools in Wigan, Bike Smart or Wigan Rider Training??

Thanks
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07 Yamaha YBR125, 07 Honda CG125 , 15 CBR300R (Chocolate Crank, Deaded), 16 CB500FA, 19 Honda Forza 300, 70 Suzuki SV650

[walkey1990]

I'm glad you've posted this because I'm in that same area(ish) (Bolton) and I'm looking for somewhere to do my training/DAS.

I've heard Wigan Rider Training is good and have good value courses (lessons, mod 1&2 included in price) and have just got brand new Yamaha MT07s which are good bikes!
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[Wonko The Sane]

I recommend Focus rider training, used to be in Bolton but now at Gig Lane football ground in Bury.
Contact details are in signature.

Not sure how easy it is for you to get across tho.
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Looking to pass your CBT / Bike tests in Bury Lancashire? try www.focusridertraining.co.uk Would recommend.
They're also on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/pages/Focus-Rider-Training/196832923734251

[Robster]

If you're willing to travel a bit, Kevin at ridertrainingnw is who I passed with and can't recommend him enough, he's an absolute legend.

https://www.ridertrainingnw.co.uk/

Wouldn't want to do my mod 2 in Wigan, all those one-way systems! Southport's a piece of piss to ride around.
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[Mark65]

I got a quote for Mod1 from Wigan Rider Training......£225 + test fee, really all that for 20 min riding around a circuit with cones, I don't mind a couple hundred for the mod two plus fees but that sounds a bit silly. Am I just being tight?
I am thinking of buying a bike and seeing if my current insurers Swinton will cover me for a test day on the mod one.
Ive done nearly six years on my 125`s and without being cocky Im bloody sure I can ride round some cones by now and have done the swerve test numerous times, tonight being the latest on a mini roundabout when the driver didn't give way.
I wish the old system was still in place.
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07 Yamaha YBR125, 07 Honda CG125 , 15 CBR300R (Chocolate Crank, Deaded), 16 CB500FA, 19 Honda Forza 300, 70 Suzuki SV650

[NJD]

You mention you've been on 125'cc for quite some time.. is that with an A1 license or continuous CBT's?

If you have an A1 it may be worth mentioning as you've done the course before and now what to expect.

I was also in the same boat as you this morning, I woke up had a training school telling me that one day of training and the test at the end of the day is all that's required.. £160 went to book it today and got told that I needed at least a day and a half before they would even consider putting me in for a test.

(Now.. you won't be able to do this sadly) but I thought the new £250.50 was far to much and wasn't justifiable, spent £15.50 to book my own 125cc in for a Module 1 test, £75 for my own 125cc on a module 2.. witch for all less than £100 has all the same benefits, unless it's the full A license i'm not interested in donating my money for something I'd have to repeat two years latter anyway or when chosen.

[Mark65]

Hi
Thats with CBT`s, a day and a half with test is what Ive been quoted as well.
I love riding the bike and have seen a ZZR600 that looks ok, but its hard to justify the mod 1 price and another £3-400 for mod two, ffs i passed my LGV first time I took it.
I may well just buy the bigger bike do what jobs may need doing and then sell the CG and do test, but I will still see about doing mod 1 on my own bike unless I find somewhere else for a good bit less.

Mark
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07 Yamaha YBR125, 07 Honda CG125 , 15 CBR300R (Chocolate Crank, Deaded), 16 CB500FA, 19 Honda Forza 300, 70 Suzuki SV650

[NJD]

[Mark65]

lol 24 I wish a lot more than that, my CG insurance is £50 a year
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07 Yamaha YBR125, 07 Honda CG125 , 15 CBR300R (Chocolate Crank, Deaded), 16 CB500FA, 19 Honda Forza 300, 70 Suzuki SV650

[NJD]

[Wonko The Sane]

Focus usually have you in for an assessment (they do charge for their time & fuel - offer to do it on your own 125 if they say they'll have you on a 125 for it)

They knock the cost of this off your training, if they feel you only need a half day for the mod 1 they'll usually just do that. Like all instructors, they'd prefer to be certain you'll pass rather than 'risking it'

Depending where you are, you could get the ZZR and sort it if an instructor is willing to come out to you so you can do the prep and test on your own bike.
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Looking to pass your CBT / Bike tests in Bury Lancashire? try www.focusridertraining.co.uk Would recommend.
They're also on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/pages/Focus-Rider-Training/196832923734251

[walkey1990]

[Wonko The Sane]

Tell em David with the purple ZZR sent you

I don't get any benefit from it, just it's nice for them to know they're being recommended.

They've just launched 'lady biker' - 1-to-1 female biker tuition incase anyone's mrs wants to join the fun.
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Looking to pass your CBT / Bike tests in Bury Lancashire? try www.focusridertraining.co.uk Would recommend.
They're also on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/pages/Focus-Rider-Training/196832923734251