Mod 2 finally arrived + Passed

[Nick 50]

Well after 2 cancellations due to God farting I passed my Mod 1 last week. That was an experience in itself.

Through practicing I was crap on the slow speed stuff and good on the high speed stuff. On the actual Mod 1 it completely flipped. Slow stuff seemed so easy.
Then it was the high speed stuff. I think I had got so used to the practice yard layout I so nearly fu**ed it all up. On the practice yard there isn't really a curve, more a hairpin so the run up to the speed check zone is longer. I had got into a routine of going round hairpin, accelerate in 2nd, shift into 3rd, check speed and then adjust accordingly.
On the actual site I just didn't have time to do that, well not in the normal way I was used to.
So on the 1st emergency stop, speed = 47kph
2nd attempt I knew I needed just a tad more speed. Me being me, that meant 62kph for the 2nd attempt ooooops . I stopped just in time (by the skin of my teeth he said).
So final one, the swerve, I am pretty sure I wasn't going fast enough. I stopped and looked at him, he looked pretty stern after looking at his gadget.

So off I went into the debriefing room pretty sure I had failed.................. but I passed he said I was 51kph on the swerve. I'm pretty sure I wasn't.

So that leads me to today, Mod 2 day.

I think the biggest thing i'm worried about is the eye test. I have measured out 20m and can read plates... just. On the Mod 1 I witnessed where they make you stand to read the plate.
So yesterday it was pissing down so thought, here's a good opportunity to get some wet riding experience.
So off I trotted through to the DSA centre. Stood where I had seen the eye sight test done and really struggled with it. POOP!!

Worse still my visor was completely useless! I really must get a pinlock sorted. Ended up pretty much riding about 50 miles with the visor open so I could actually see.

Apart from that, woo-hoo it's test day, but could turn out to be a pretty expensive eye test.
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Current Bikes: ZX7r 97 (Black Beauty), VFR400 NC24 (The banana)
Previous Bikes: Aprilia Tuono 03 (The Beast), CBR600f (97)
First bike: A GZ125 Lemon.......

[FerretFing]

Good luck

[JoeDougieDoug...]

Dont worry about the eye test! I wear glasses (That don't seem to work all too well ) and I cope! When you get to the test centre, have a quick read of all the number plates the other side of the carpark (where they test you)... you'll find it easier!
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CBT Passed - 22 / 10 / 11 >> Theory Passed - 16 / 02 / 2012 >> Mod 1 Passed - 07 / 03 / 2012 >> Mod 2 Passed - 18 / 05 / 2012.

[Nick 50]

[shazza65]

Good luck with Mod 2
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Adios to Bandit and Ninja. Hello VFR.

[JoeDougieDoug...]

[GREENI3]

Good luck and ace that mod 2!

[Nick 50]

Well i'm back in from out the monsoon!!

I passed!!

Got 2 minors so was over the moon.

On the ride to the test centre, it was probably the worst ride I have ever had and was making really stupid mistakes.
But when it came to the test it was one of the best rides i've ever done. I was nice and calm and relaxed and was actually really enjoyable considering. Just glad it's done and out of the way
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Current Bikes: ZX7r 97 (Black Beauty), VFR400 NC24 (The banana)
Previous Bikes: Aprilia Tuono 03 (The Beast), CBR600f (97)
First bike: A GZ125 Lemon.......

[harscot]

well done bud, it's a great feeling of joy and a sense of relief when your told you've passed, stay loose and safe out there
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2nd bike X reg Honda 650 Deauville in 2011:
Wish bike a Triumph Thunderbird: Dream bike Triumph Rocket........

[Rogerborg]

Nice one, like a boss.
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[FerretFing]

Well done

[Nick 50]

Thanks one and all and yep sure is bambi.

Had to laugh at my instructor. When leaving he said "You know how to get back??" so I said "Yep".
So off he went shouting "see you back there" lol. I never did catch him back up even with ringing the neck off his Er-5.
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Current Bikes: ZX7r 97 (Black Beauty), VFR400 NC24 (The banana)
Previous Bikes: Aprilia Tuono 03 (The Beast), CBR600f (97)
First bike: A GZ125 Lemon.......

[shazza65]

Well done Nick 50.
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Adios to Bandit and Ninja. Hello VFR.

[Alex_B]

Your instructor sounds pretty cool. I'd have done the same, no point waiting around for someone who's just done the Business

Well done. One of the best feelings ever.
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[JoeDougieDoug...]

Well done mate! hopefully I will be joining the 'full motorcycle license club' next week too

Nice one mate, seriously!
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CBT Passed - 22 / 10 / 11 >> Theory Passed - 16 / 02 / 2012 >> Mod 1 Passed - 07 / 03 / 2012 >> Mod 2 Passed - 18 / 05 / 2012.

[P.]

Sorry I missed this dude, well done