Taking a test on your own bike

[alliamc]

I'm a bit nervous, been doing my car driving license and thought it was about time I got on with my bike license. Anyhoo, in short, I've got my RS125 being fixed, when it's done I was thinking of doing my test on it, has anyone else done theirs on a mini-sports? I'll practise my u-turns and emergency stops, what else do I need to remember other than riding normally? and would it be better to pay more and borrow? I kinda like the cheaper option
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[Shaun]

If you can do U turns on an RS 125 well enough to garuntee you could do it on your test then I'll pay for your test booking!

I tried it, way too hard so decided to do it on the schools cg125, much easier.

[DynaMight]

I passed my CBT and full test on a RS125, You walk the bike around to show the bike can make it, It just takes practice.
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[MarJay]

I did my test on my NS125. The U turn is always preceeded by the instructor asking you to turn the bike by pushing it around. If it won't make it around the turn then they choose another place to do a U turn.

I had the advantage of being used to the bike though.

Make sure you clean it beforehand though, they like to see that you look after the bike.
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[stinkwheel]

If you are confident riding that bike and can manage a u-turn on it then I don't see a problem. Does anyone know if you have to have a mainstand to do the 'pushing' part of the test?

Remember to get all your head-checks and lifesavers in coming up to junctions.

Other 'set' manouvers include pushing the bike through a u-turn, angle start, hill start and slow ride (at walking pace in a straight line whilst the instructor walks alongside you for if they aren't entirely happy with your u-turn but it isn't bad enough to fail for).
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[Gazdaman]

You don't need a centre stand.

If you can do the U-turn go for it, I did my test on my own bike, although it wasn't a sports rep.

Gaz

[Robby]

I did my test repeatedly on an NS125R. The U turns etc weren't a problem.

Contrary to popular belief, you won't fail for putting your foot down. You fail for not being in control of the bike. I think I trailed my foot for most of the turn.

[alliamc]

I managed a u-turn when i got lost finding my friends house a couple months ago, did it without thinking... the problem is when i tihnk about it I'll take it out and see what I can do, just wanted to know some people could pass without paying £100 a day on a rented bike! I really don't have that kind of money!

[ZaphodBeeble]

If you do your test on a 125 doesn't that mean you can only ride 125's on a full license then? I thought you had to ride a bike over 48bhp or something to get a full 'any bike' license?
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[Stu_666]

Yeah, I think you'll be restricted to 33bhp for 2 years if doing it on a 125.


I find the RS is okay for turns in the road but it can be a bit tricky. I found the Honda cityfly (I think it was that) which I used on my CBT more manouverable.

I reckon you should be okay doing it on the RS though. Just get shit loads of practice in one quite side roads.

[DukeRed]

I hired a cg for the test instead of using the NSR.
I regreted it as soon as I turned the first corner. The cg felt like a easyrider and I kept stalling it since you have to turn the throttle so much more etc etc.

If you're used to the RS and ride it alot and have been using it for lessons I reckon it's a good bet.
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[Blink]

Allia - Don't do it on your RS mate. The gear ratios aren't cut out for it and a U Turn will be much harder than the standard test bikes.
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[TOM M]

ive got my test on friday and im doin it on me rs125, i feel more confident riding it than the cg125.


tom

[natv4]

Alli is only 20 so she can't do her Direct Access for a few months, by which time she will have to redo her CBT and theory (i think).
She does not have a lot of cash, so hiring is an expense I figured she wouldn't need. Remember she has 3 months to practice, so surely she would be able to get pretty damn good at the low speed manouvers in this time.

I don't think it is worth her letting the CBT etc expire without giving it a go. If she then wants to do direct access she could do another test then (without needing CBT etc). I presume it would only cost her £45 for the test this way.

Does anyone think this would be a really bad idea?
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[Shaun]

She should at least get a few lessons in so she knows what she needs to improve on!

[stinkwheel]

[Ric]

i could not pass a bike test on a sports bike, speed mainly

but slow manovers are too much hassle

[Wave2k]

i had an Rs125 i just payed for 1 days training and test on an SR125
U-turns are easy and i passed 1st time with 3 minors

The place that did my test is in Wallington
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[Kickstart]

Hi

Personally I doubt i could do a U turn on an RS. They may well get you to walk it round, but if that means you land up doing a U turn with the bars on the lock stops the whole way round then it is very difficult (I find) not to put your foot down.

Compare that the a CG125 which can easily do a U turn on a FAR smaller road.

All the best

Keith
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[haGGard]

Call me a n00b, but when taking your bike test, does it have to be on geared bike?
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[stinkwheel]

No, but if you do it on an automatic, that is all you are allowed to ride.
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[alliamc]

[biketeacherda...]

1. get some proper lessons
2. cost £25 per hour including bike hire and insurance
3. £100 per day bike hire blimey who was that?????
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[Ian (GPX)]

Get some lessons with a trainer thats willing to teach for a small fee or free.

£25.00 per hour lessons are fine for those that can afford that much, but you can find lessons per hour cheaper if you look around.

Save some money and use your own bike.

Alliamc ...... the offer still stands, let me know when you want to take me up on my offer.

[alliamc]