Stelmer's DAS. PASSED!!!!!!!!!!!

[Stelmer]

Well, I had my first day of DAS today.

Enjoyed every minuite of it, even though I was a little nervous with having not ridden since doing my CBT in October.

I was terrrible for the first couple of hours with general bike control (especially when it came bends ) but I made steady improvement throughout the day. I even got a few nods from passing bikes.

I can't wait till tomorrow. Will post details.

Oh, my test is on the 20th March in Wakefield. Does anyone have any details of the route as I may go for a drive on one after work.

[BanditBitch]

Have a look here on the DSA website.......on the right hand side is a list of Wakefield test routes, hope it helps.
https://www.dsa.gov.uk/DTCInfo.asp?id=2401&Cat=37&ShowRoute=0

Also, I found the post below helpful when preparing for my test:
https://www.bikechatforums.com/viewtopic.php?t=27360

[Dazbo666]

Good luck with the DAS.

I realise it's a steep learning curve at the beginning, but believe me it's well worth it. I found my DAS to be probably the most rewarding fulfilling learning experience ever
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[Stelmer]

Thanks for the links Very useful.

One of my main problems which was evident this morning is Countersteering.

This was not explained in my CBT and it lead to some interesting cornering this morning

PS, I want a BCF sticker for my work's car as i hate being thought of as an ordinary company car driver lol. Where can I get one?

[Stelmer]

Day 2 finished. Still on a 125 but it's best that I get all the problems sorted before I get on a 500.

After going round Leeds practicing junctions and cornering on faster roads, we went to Wakefield.

Can't wait to get on the GS500 next week. Everybody says that it's easier to handle than the 125's.

[beatnck]

good luck mate, and enjoy it!
i definatley found the 500's easier to ride than the 125, much more stable, and more comfortable too.
doing das is more than worth it, the feeling you get when the examiner tells you you've passed is great
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[mattwesti83]

just a quick question, on the test day how long do you ride for?
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MJW

[Stelmer]

The test is in Wakefield at 1.30 pm. 35 min ride on the test itself.

I have to be at Roadrunners Leeds at the usual 9am so i'll get a fair bit of last minute practise in. Hopefully that'll get rid of the nerves.

[Stelmer]

Day 3 finished on a really positive note.

As there were some other DAS'ers off for their test in Barnsley, we went for a ride down to Barnsley and back via Wakefield.

No mistakes and no major problems to address so tomorrow i'm on the 500's.

I can't wait.
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[Stelmer]

Day 4 finished.

Was my first day on the GS500. My, the controls are a touch twitchier than the CG. Took about an hour to get used to them in the carpark. Oh, and no I diddn't drop it at all.

After I got used to the bike, I really enjoyed riding it.

Only went round Leeds. I have booded an extra 2 hours on Sunday which may or may not be a waste of money before my test on Tuesday.

[Mudskipper]

Good luck

This is a fantastic thread, have a read through. (Often wondered why it isn't stickied?!? )

Mudskipper
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[Stelmer]

Cheers

The idea of this thread is so people can read my progression from Newbie to licensed Biker. It might be useful for those planning their DAS.

My biggest bit of advice is that if you're old enough, do your test on a 500. They're more stable, easier to ride and you will feel loads more confident riding it.

Yes, the clutch, throttle and brakes are more sensitive but you will get used to them. This is one of the reasons I have booked another 2 hours on Sunday. I have a tendency to let out the clutch too far. (Too used to the car where I hardly use it)

Anyway, at the moment, providing I don't miss too many lifesavers, go too slow or fast and get positioning right, I should pass on Tuesday.

[Marci]

Have a look at my post in the thread here - has details of all Wakefield Test Center routes : https://www.bikechatforums.com/viewtopic.php?t=102997&highlight=wakefield
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[Stelmer]

Cheers, been reading that. Very useful.

With any luck, the examiner might be in a car as there's a cold Artic spell coming. Surely he/she won't wanna be riding about all day testing people when they can be nice and warm in a car.

[Duckyboos]

[Stelmer]

[tet]

Hi the examiner at wakefeild will be on a bike, who,s your instructor from roadrunner
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[Stelmer]

Ok,

Last week it was the one who rode a Black Bandit, Yesterday it was the one who rode a Red Honda and today was a 1-1 day with Dean.

Don't know who i'll have on Sunday and Tuesday morning yet.

[tet]

stelmer you got a PM
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[Duckyboos]

[mattwesti83]

so have you passed yet or what?
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MJW

[Stelmer]

[st3v3]

good luck, despite my comments in another thread, which came out wrong(feckin keyboard! ) seriously, hope it goes Ok for ya
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[Stelmer]

Cheers,

Starting to get worried:

https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/uk/uk_forecast_warnings.html

[Stridz]

i really enjoyed my DAS last year. The whole route was coastal, was fantastic, expecially the weather!
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