test next week

RoadWarrior · L Plate Warrior Joined: 06 Apr 2006 Karma :

got my test next week got 3 days training and then my test

been riding a cbr125 for about a year and a half (so bored of it)
but im doing my test on it cause its what im used too

is the test actually hard and whats a common mistake people fail on

i dont wanna fail cause i got a mint vfr400 sitting in the garage waiting for me Very Happy

ginguar · Traffic Copper Joined: 19 Feb 2005 Karma :

I am taking my test next week as well. 2 days training then test, been riding for a year and a half and am bored too, also have a bike sitting in the garage waiting for me.

The main ones I hear of people failing on are u-turns, observation, road positioning and emergency stops.

Smithy · Two Stroke Sniffer Joined: 18 Mar 2006 Karma :

Test next week aswell, but unlike you two i do not have a nice bike waiting for me Crying or Very sad

i just get to take the L's off and then some how afford a bigger bike. Sigh..
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Mark_petty · Brolly Dolly Joined: 01 Jun 2005 Karma :

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RoadWarrior · L Plate Warrior Joined: 06 Apr 2006 Karma :

[quote="ginguar"]I am taking my test next week as well. 2 days training then test, been riding for a year and a half and am bored too, also have a bike sitting in the garage waiting for me.

what bike have you beeen riding and what you got waiting for you?

element · World Chat Champion Joined: 23 Jan 2006 Karma :

Test is a piece of cake mate. I just failed mine lol. My riding was complimented by the examiner just I failed to leave enough space whilst stationary behind a wagon. I left about 10ft but instructor said there was no way the wagon driver couldve seen me. I guess I shouldve moved over to the left so he could see me I dunno? There was a cycle lane there mind.. I'll make sure before I go in my next test I know what to do.. At least my instructor said I did excellent after seeing my score slip thing even though I failed. They were all expecting minors in areas where I got none Very Happy

by the time ive rebooked I wouldve spent almost £1k trying to get my full licence. DONT even ask! AND ive only taken 1 test!
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Smithy · Two Stroke Sniffer Joined: 18 Mar 2006 Karma :

I really do hate examiners, 1st time i failed he failed me for not being close enough to the middle of the road when turning right, probably didnt help that i pleaded my innocence in that i generally dont want my foot run over by traffic coming the other way. I'd like to see him do a perfect U turn on a tiny up hill road.
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ginguar · Traffic Copper Joined: 19 Feb 2005 Karma :

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element · World Chat Champion Joined: 23 Jan 2006 Karma :

And that £130 is pretty much for the certificate cos 3-4 washers dont cost more than a few quid at absolute most.. Ironically noone is responsible for checking that its restricted AND ive heard some insurance companies dont even ask to see the certificate... The A2 is a waste of time. You could take the restriction out and how could the police tell?! With the cost of a full licence its no wonder ppl are taking the A2 and riding unrestricted!
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RoadWarrior · L Plate Warrior Joined: 06 Apr 2006 Karma :

Well i passed with 4 minors it only lasted for about 30 minuites too and felt like 15 Very Happy

been out on the vfr all of today as soon as i passed cant believe how fast it is but my back is killing me Sick

. been trying to keep up with my mate but hes on a blade hopefully ill be beating him on the tight corners in a few months

colin1 · Captain Safety Joined: 17 Feb 2005 Karma :

well done on passing

it will take a while to find a position that you are comfy in on the bike, so keep trying different ones.

on a sportsbike
my view is, dont bend your wrists, dont support your upper body with your arms, sit far back and bend forward over the tank. try to keep your forearms parallel with the ground

some people ride a sportsbike as if it is a sit up and beg bike and then wonder why they get sore wrists.
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