DAS - where did you do it?

[SwitchItUp]

Anyone do intensive/fast track DAS? If so, where and over how long and what did it cost?

And....did you pass?

[pinkyfloyd]

I done a 4 day DAS course with Silverbikes in Havant near Portsmouth. Passed mod 1 with no minors and passed mod 2 on the 3rd attempt.

Without the extra tests it would have cost me around £500 but because I had to throw another 2 test fees and bike hire it cost me closer to £800.
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illuminateTHEmind wrote: I am just more evolved than most of you guys... this allows me to pick of things quickly which would have normally taken the common man years to master
Hockeystorm65:.well there are childish arguments...there are very childish arguments.....there are really stupid childish arguments and now there are......Pinkfloyd arguments!
Teflon-Mike:I think I agree with just about all Pinky has said.

[footlong8]

i went with camrider in harlow. i wanted an intense/fast track DAS course but they talked me out of it. apparently the pass rates arent as high!?

either way - whoever you choose ask about a guarenteed pass scheme and how much it is.... it might be worth thinking about?

[footlong8]

i went with camrider in harlow. i wanted an intense/fast track DAS course but they talked me out of it. apparently the pass rates arent as high!?

either way - whoever you choose ask about a guarenteed pass scheme and how much it is.... it might be worth thinking about?

[footlong8]

i went with camrider in harlow. i wanted an intense/fast track DAS course but they talked me out of it. apparently the pass rates arent as high!?

either way - whoever you choose ask about a guarenteed pass scheme and how much it is.... it might be worth thinking about?

[footlong8]

i went with camrider in harlow. i wanted an intense/fast track DAS course but they talked me out of it. apparently the pass rates arent as high!?

either way - whoever you choose ask about a guarenteed pass scheme and how much it is.... it might be worth thinking about?

[pinkyfloyd]

Footlong went with them 4 times he liked it so much.
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illuminateTHEmind wrote: I am just more evolved than most of you guys... this allows me to pick of things quickly which would have normally taken the common man years to master
Hockeystorm65:.well there are childish arguments...there are very childish arguments.....there are really stupid childish arguments and now there are......Pinkfloyd arguments!
Teflon-Mike:I think I agree with just about all Pinky has said.

[footlong8]

yeah sorry about that.... 6 times if you count up all the mod 1's and mod 2's!

[nant]

Did my CBT a year ago. Then started a 4 day DAS course end of june. With premier rider school based out of wembley. Passed mod 1 and mod 2 first time. Brilliant training facilities. Thats from having very little experience on motorbike to a full license!

[SwitchItUp]

Good info cheers!

Trying to work out where is cheapest for DAS - the cheaper the upfront cost, the more gear tokens left over for shiny bike action!

Good point about the pass guarantee - £99 in some places but that's a damn sight cheaper than shelling out for loads of tests...or doing 4 full courses foot long style just kidding mate, that amount of duplicate posts had to be worth a pisstake or 3!

[Louise]

Did mine before Mod 1/2 - But 1st Castle in Portsmouth were excellent & would highly recommend if close

[allotriophagy]

I did my DAS at Mallory Park with Circuit Based Training and had a fairly grim time - spent most of the three days being shouted at. I was in a group with a few other people who were all much better than me. I originally signed up for three days, which was £780. Then they added £120 or something for Mod1/Mod2. Then they charged another £240 for the day I had to come in for the Mod1 (they wouldn't book me in for Mod2 so I expect that would have been another £240).

I passed the Mod1 with a minor (missed a shoulder check) but one of the other guys failed and so couldn't go on for his Mod2. Luckily I was able to get the spot and have a try and managed to pass with nine minors.

If I had to do it again, I'd probably go with something more local (it was a 70 mile round trip on my 125cc) and do a few lessons a week for a month or so. Would have saved a lot of money. But I don't think I am that bad on my bike - never get beeped at by other drivers, never had an accident, generally feel confident.

If you're rich and are a good rider already, I'd recommend it. If you're a bit shit, probably better to find somewhere a bit more touchyfeely.

[swampy]

[mattress]

I did it there too and although I passed, I have to say that it was truly awful.
The instruction was non-existant, there were too few instructors, the premises was a dilapidated portacabin, the bikes were absolute wrecks (unlike the pristine ones shown on the website) and the riding gear that they provided was fit for the bin (along with the bikes).

I assumed that a large part the training would take place on the circuit but there seemed to be an event on all but one of the four days! So, the little 'training' that was done on the circuit was did rather aimlessly - the instructors didn't seem to give a toss.

The day before the test I spoke to another guy doing the course and said that I 100% believe that the instructors have absolutely have no idea what our strengths and weaknesses were and what we need to do to increase our chances of passing! Incredible but true!

Anyway, the pass rate was 40% in my group! They didn't seen too bothered as they could see an opportunity to extract even more money from us!

I find it difficult to accept that I was duped into believing all that they claim on their website. The claimed approval from MCN and Bike magazine still grates with me now and was probably the deciding factor towards paying the rather large amount of money for the abysmal course.

My advice to anyone is to talk to people and find a good, reputable motorcycle trainer in you local area and get some decent, dedicated training on a bike that won't break down throughout the week. Don't be tempted by these cowboys.

[Rogerborg]

[oMIKEYo]

Did mine in gateshead.

Mod 1 - first time pass no minors
Mod 2 - second time pass, 2 minors (1 minor 1 major on failed one)

Passed on the 30th Aug

[mattress]

[allotriophagy]

I was also attracted by the professional-looking website and the testimonials. I still wonder what would have happened if the other guy hadn't failed his Mod1 so I could get his Mod2 spot - they'd have wanted me to pay for a few extra days at £250 a pop, I bet.

It's in the past for me now, at least.

[mattress]

[Aquila]

Did my DAS with Bike Sense in Cambridge.
They have >90% first time pass rates, and there's a good reason for this. They really are good. From what I've heard, students who don't manage to pass their tests from other schools in Cambs tend to switch to Bike Sense after they've sort of exhausted all other options. They will also regularly hire the MPTC to practice the Mod1 test, which apparently is not true for all schools around here.

[Wibbles]

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[J4mes]

^^^ smooth.....

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