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JimmyGulp
L Plate Warrior



Joined: 13 Jul 2006
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PostPosted: 13:29 - 29 Nov 2006    Post subject: Finally passed :) Reply with quote
Hurrah, finally passed my bike test, on the 4th appearance at the test centre... However, only ever took 2 of the tests.

First test was cancelled because the examiner "forgot" his radios. Second I failed cause I did the u-turn with the side stand down (I never forget it now though Smile )
3rd test was cancelled because it was "too windy" (but it wasn't).
4th test, passed, with 0 minors! Hurrah Smile

Having the examiner in his car for the last test was good cause it gave me a chance to lose him a bit when pulling out of junctions, plus, he got to see the idiot in a Focus ride right on my back tyre, before pulling around me to fly left at a red light...

Anyway, passed, which is good. I'm now commuting the 45miles to work (and 45miles back) on a T-reg SV650s, which is lots of fun Smile
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Victor-Charlie
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PostPosted: 15:33 - 29 Nov 2006    Post subject: Reply with quote
Well done Jimmy.

What kind of excuse do they give for forgetting the radio, I'm sure I'd tell them to get stuffed... What amateurs.

Still well done my friend.
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Bishbash
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PostPosted: 15:36 - 29 Nov 2006    Post subject: Reply with quote
Well done mate. How did you put it in gear with the stand down. I thought all bikes had that saftey measure in place when you put it in gear and the stand is down the engine will cut out! What bike did you ride on?
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peppa pig
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PostPosted: 15:57 - 29 Nov 2006    Post subject: Reply with quote
Congratulations Thumbs Up
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Stiffler
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PostPosted: 16:38 - 29 Nov 2006    Post subject: Reply with quote
Congrats! And I'm very impressed by the commute of 90 miles a day... Not sure I'd be able to cope with that every day.

Tim
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JimmyGulp
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PostPosted: 16:46 - 29 Nov 2006    Post subject: Reply with quote
Bishbash wrote:
Well done mate. How did you put it in gear with the stand down. I thought all bikes had that saftey measure in place when you put it in gear and the stand is down the engine will cut out! What bike did you ride on?

The ER-5 only does it when you let the clutch out, as far as I'm aware, so either the switch was slightly out of place and didn't trip as I was slipping it, or the switch is broken...

However, the SV650 cuts out as soon as the side stand comes down (if its in gear), which seems more sensible.

Victor-Charlie wrote:
What kind of excuse do they give for forgetting the radio, I'm sure I'd tell them to get stuffed... What amateurs.

The examiner said that the radios he was expecting to use weren't in the office, and that some other examiner must have taken them. My instructor told me that they have their own radios, so yes, set of amateurs, all tucked up in their office drinking tea and doing the crossword Wink
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treesey200
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PostPosted: 16:55 - 29 Nov 2006    Post subject: Reply with quote
Congrats mate.

well done and enjoy Very Happy Thumbs Up Thumbs Up
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Bishbash
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PostPosted: 17:49 - 29 Nov 2006    Post subject: Reply with quote
JimmyGulp wrote:

The ER-5 only does it when you let the clutch out, as far as I'm aware, so either the switch was slightly out of place and didn't trip as I was slipping it, or the switch is broken...



my god these guys sound good Rolling Eyes Once again congrats! Thumbs Up
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phatstorage
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PostPosted: 18:37 - 29 Nov 2006    Post subject: Re: Finally passed :) Reply with quote
JimmyGulp wrote:
I'm now commuting the 45miles to work (and 45miles back) on a T-reg SV650s, which is lots of fun Smile


Shocked every day?
that must cost abit on fuel huh?
Hope you got AA or RAC backup for that. Thumbs Up
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JimmyGulp
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PostPosted: 10:36 - 30 Nov 2006    Post subject: Re: Finally passed :) Reply with quote
phatstorage wrote:
that must cost abit on fuel huh?

It should be a bit cheaper than in the car, had to fill that up twice a week, at 30quid a pop. Flippin petrol prices Sad

As for breakdown cover, I got some cover with my insurance, though I think I'll have a proper look around when I get the chance Smile
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