bike training, anyone interested??

[danclarkie]

Ok as some of you will know i have my A2 test coming up on the 2nd August. Im quite competent at my riding and quietly confident about the test, which is lucky as its far too late to get any proffesional training. so my long shot is anyone interested in meeting up for a little ride out to maybe just check im ok for the test no minor niggles ect ect i would be willing to pay of course or maybe just get the drinks in at the bar. i live near junction 28 M1 and could easily meet anyone around this area or even in matlock bath. i know its a long shot but if anyones interested in helping out a fellow biker (hopefully soon to be a A2 licence bearing biker) then give me a shout
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[riichy]

ha mate if i lived closer i would be right up for it, as i have passed ma test like a month ago so it all fresh in ma mind. but i live in huddersfield and am shit with directions. sorry hope someone gives you a helping hand
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[RickHolt]

I'm not the best person for it, but I might be able to get over to you this weekend. I'm not much good with directions, how close to sheffield are you? I'd be coming over the snake pass I think.

[danclarkie]

I live very close to junction 28 M1 so for any directions you can assume thats were i live, i dont mind travelling fairly far
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[Nath]

Don't bother riding on faster roads, as the test is all about 30mph limit residential/built-up areas. Obviously you will go on at least one NSL road, but this is not what will cause you problems.

I would offer to help you, but I'm hardly an experienced/good rider and it's been the best part of a year since I did my own test so I've probably forgotten half of the stuff you need to be careful with. I may have Friday off work, so perhaps would be available to meet you some time then - If i'm free I will be going for a rideout anyway, so could stop off in Mansfield to ride around with you for a short while. Hopefully I will be at work though(it'd be overtime, and I need the money).

Good luck with your test.
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[riichy]

i never got over 30mph on my test no lie. never went on a 40mph road or nsl...........
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[danclarkie]

thats one fear off my mind the test says it must be carried out on a machine capable of 62mph. on the TW thats screaming it in top gear hugging the tank with head down and limbs tucked it down a slight hill. that would look good to the examiner im sure
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[JeffT]

i didn't do anytihng other than 30's and 40's in my test which was a month ago (and that was DAS)

[Sheepy1209]

If you do go into an NSL you just need to show that you're aware of it, but within the safe limits of your machine. It's more about not accelerating until you get to the NSL, and slowing down before the next limit starts.

As has been said - the test is really about town riding - hazard perception, observations, U-turns, etc.

[Annabella]

I assume as you live so close you will be coming to RnB... I'm sure a few of us will be more than happy to go for a ride on Friday or Saturday, depending on how badly my head is throbbing.
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[danclarkie]

[White Noise]

i believe bella is refering to Rock And Blues 2005

https://www.bikechatforums.com/viewtopic.php?t=48828

WN
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[danclarkie]

sorry to bring it up again only my test is tuesday and im a little anxious to say the least
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