Second test attempt

romperstomper... · Trackday Trickster Joined: 14 Jan 2005 Karma :

Took my test again today and made a complete bulls up , was told to turn left and carried straight on end up having to do another U-turn , and a couple of other occasions he had two repeat himself as I seem to have been in a daze, I think five hours training beforehand was probably a bit much, had a rear wheel skid when turning right (only minor), and pulled out in front of a car although it was on a bend so I couldn't really see it until it was too late !
Bollocks I thought another £110 and a fortnight to wait!
Then to my surprise he said, "I'm pleased to tell you you have passed", I couldn't believe my ears, the first time I took it I think I should have passed, on this occasion I was surprised ! He said he took in consideration my previous test riding and that I only failed for indicating too late! Hooray buy that man a pint !
Right I'm getting pissed to celebrate, was planning to get pissed either way pass or fail (any excuse will do) Very Happy

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JonB · Afraid of Mileage Joined: 03 Jun 2004 Karma :

Congratulations! Thumbs Up

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romperstomper... · Trackday Trickster Joined: 14 Jan 2005 Karma :

cheers jon Laughing

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DanceLikeAMon... · World Chat Champion Joined: 24 Sep 2004 Karma :

Well done mate! Thumbs Up

G · The Voice of Reason Joined: 02 Feb 2002 Karma :

Nice one.

I failed my first test because I changed what I did, rather than doing what I initially indicated to do.

They may well indicate stuff like you said as a bad radio connection.

Flip · Super Spammer Joined: 28 Feb 2004 Karma :

You locked the rear wheel?

You pulled out in front of a car?

...And you still passed?

Tell me... What does an examiners d1ck taste like? Wink

m99dws · World Chat Champion Joined: 09 Jun 2004 Karma :

Well done! Clapping

romperstomper... · Trackday Trickster Joined: 14 Jan 2005 Karma :

Flip · Super Spammer Joined: 28 Feb 2004 Karma :

So what bike did you treat yourself to?

romperstomper... · Trackday Trickster Joined: 14 Jan 2005 Karma :

gilera 180 dna !
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dodsi · Dirty Carny Joined: 06 Aug 2004 Karma :

Never mind we all make mistakes.

Toady · Renault 5 Driver Joined: 22 Feb 2005 Karma :

lol Dodsi
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Toady · Renault 5 Driver Joined: 22 Feb 2005 Karma :

Romperstomper1 you ever heard of a joke? Everyone takes the piss out of each others bikes. There is no need to rate mine and Dodsi's post as abusive! I think if you look under the ratings guidelines about the definition of abusive it will not say anything about giving it to people who do not like your bike! Pratt..............

Now where is the enemy button? Laughing

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romperstomper... · Trackday Trickster Joined: 14 Jan 2005 Karma :

Toady · Renault 5 Driver Joined: 22 Feb 2005 Karma :

'This post is Abusive:

Use this reason when a poster uses extremely bad / racist language in an attack on another user, or gets way too personal in an argument.'

That was just for the benefit of RomperStomper1, who has given every one of mine and Dodsi's posts on this topic an abusive rating. Go on, do it again.......... Laughing

It makes me feel all warm and loved........
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Ste · Not Work Safe Joined: 01 Sep 2002 Karma :

Romper Stomper (you've now got out of Alamosa Juvenile Hall then? Razz

), you can't expect everyone to like your ped/bike/two wheeled thing, it'd be boring if everyone had the same taste.

Well done on passing your test. Thumbs Up

dodsi · Dirty Carny Joined: 06 Aug 2004 Karma :

Whoah, carefull ste you might get downrated.

..... · Quote Me Happy Joined: 15 Jan 2005 Karma :

What's the point of doing the test if it's not on a geared bike? Honestly, I cannot see the point. Are you never going to ride a geared bike? Seems like a waste of time and money to me. Congrats on the pass anyway Thumbs Up

Ste · Not Work Safe Joined: 01 Sep 2002 Karma :

..... · Quote Me Happy Joined: 15 Jan 2005 Karma :

But if you're going to spend the time and money to do the test why not do it on a geared bike and increase you options for the future? He still could have ridden his bike, but when he wants to move to a bigger bike, which the chances are will be geared, he could. Would save the hassle of doing another test.

romperstomper... · Trackday Trickster Joined: 14 Jan 2005 Karma :

Okay just to clarify, I did my test on an automatic because I was buying an automatic and had to do it in order to ride a 180 !

The reason I didn't learn on a manual is because due to a permanent wrist injury I couldn't manage a manual clutch so have no option, a gilera 180 dna is the nearest I can get to a normal bike, I don't like traditional look scooters.

I think the idea of a twist and go bike is brilliant and excellent for people with disabilities (or people that can't be bothered to change gear), I get very pissed off when people dis this bike giving it a bad reputation (especially when their opinion wasn't asked in the first place) . Due to low popularity they have stopped importing the 180 and 125 into the UK , leaving no real alternative replacement .

None of us are infallible and maybe one day you yourself maybe looking for a twist and go bike ! (Especially if you ride like a nutty)

Hope this clears up any misunderstandings !
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..... · Quote Me Happy Joined: 15 Jan 2005 Karma :

G · The Voice of Reason Joined: 02 Feb 2002 Karma :

Just a though for future bikes; there are various systems that could allow you to change gear without using the clutch.

I believe you can also get a right handed clutch (use the rear brake when coming to a stop, I presume).

I have had a one handed bloke go past me at quite some speed on track (at first I thought he was taking the piss, with one hand off the bars!)

Ste · Not Work Safe Joined: 01 Sep 2002 Karma :

On the "National Association for Bikers with a Disability" website page about bike adaptations it says: