Test tomorrow . . . . . : (

Huambo81a · Brolly Dolly Joined: 16 Apr 2005 Karma :

Wish me luck, i have failed once already!

Could anyone give me some last minute tips, i.e the lifesavers that i should NOT miss, any info would be most helpful!!

I hope i pass so much, i have already secured a 98 Bandit 600, and i hope by 12pm tomorrow ill be legal to ride it Smile

Anyway,

yours nervously

Sam

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

What points did you fail on last time?

Huambo81a · Brolly Dolly Joined: 16 Apr 2005 Karma :

hi there,

I believe last time i failed on vital life savers, i failed to look left as i entered a roundabout (or at least i didnt make it obvious enough)

Im a little nervous about tomorrow, im using a Kwak ER-5 and tbh i find the position of the gears very odd!! i have to keep my foot almost vertical to change, and i got cramp in the lesson lol

White Noise · Mr Dudwee Joined: 17 Dec 2004 Karma :

good luck with the test.
i know that its hard but try and stay relaxed. try not getting flustered and show the tester exactly how in control of the bike that you are. think that is one of the things that they look out for. being in control and being confident.
good luck
WN
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DAF · Trackday Trickster Joined: 25 Jul 2005 Karma :

I just put some pointers down on another posting. If you're still up reading the forum I'd add another tip - get some kip in Exclamation

https://www.bikechatforums.com/viewtopic.php?p=610472#610472

Good luck

Sheepy1209 · Nova Slayer Joined: 13 Jun 2005 Karma :

Good luck Sam!

I agree 100% with those tips.

While there are specific things you can fail on, examiners are human and they are looking at the whole ride. A good rider can still fail on a U-turn, but you sometimes see posts on here where the candidate's given reason for failing would only count as a minor fault - so maybe the ride as a whole wasn't convincing.

My tip, to go with smoothness, is DON'T RUSH!!

By that I don't mean ride slowly, I mean make your lifesavers an obvious part of your riding, rather than a snatched glance; when you're in slow traffic, if you make a decision to put your foot down make it positive; and they like slow speed control in general.

Do lifesavers even where you're absolutely certain nothing is there - because that's what they're for. My instructor slipped alongside me at a roundabout without me knowing to point out poor positioning - I only saw him when I did a lifesaver just as I was about to pull away.

Also - if you come to a stand, there's no harm in double-checking that you're in first - better than stalling. Just remember to cover a brake while you do it.

Huambo81a · Brolly Dolly Joined: 16 Apr 2005 Karma :

Thankyou for the positive feedback guys, all of these tips are greatly appreciated!

I have my test in about an hour and a half, i`ll let you know how it went when i get back! ( either that or i`ll be ringing for insurance and taking my first solo ride out into yonder hills )

Thanks

Sam

DUKENUKEM2UK · Derestricted Danger Joined: 12 Jul 2005 Karma :

Huambo81a i guess you have passed nice one shame i could not do the same yesertday bloody foot down on a u turn could have kicked by self when i did it

TOM M · World Chat Champion Joined: 18 Mar 2005 Karma :

good luck

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Huambo81a · Brolly Dolly Joined: 16 Apr 2005 Karma :

Hi guys

Yep, i passed! Thought i had failed, and infact if my examiner had been a little more fussy i may well have done!

5 minors, but whatever, im just glad its all over!!

Took my 98 Bandit 600 out for a long ride today, to me it is incredibly fast lol I was riding around thinking how quick it was when i suddenly realised i was only revving up to around 6000 in each gear hehe. When i started to take it to 11 in each gear i`ll be honest, it was pulling hard on my wrists Smile

p.s To me the front end seems a little twitchy compared with the bandit i look my last test on, its hard to describe really, maybe it needs new tyres (there are some nice chicken strips from the previous owner, and i would like to make my own)

Anyways, thanks for you advice and support, its good to finally be in the club.

Sam

TOM M · World Chat Champion Joined: 18 Mar 2005 Karma :

congrats

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edd · Nearly there... Joined: 06 Jul 2005 Karma :

well done

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CoronaBoner · World Chat Champion Joined: 04 Jul 2005 Karma :

Ohh congrats!! Thumbs Up

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camcam · Trackday Trickster Joined: 04 Dec 2004 Karma :

nice one
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