What to expect on a MOD 1 (contains video footage)

[BG5067]

This is my experience doing a Mod 1.

I turned up to the training center, was greeted by the instructor my bike is a 2011 CBF600. Was a bit beaten up can tell it has been dropped but everything that needed to work worked really well.

1st thing they get you to do is sit on the bike as it was my 1st time on a big bike they wanted to make sure I was ok with it (and I was)

They wheeled the bike to the school playground and went through a tutorial of how to ride a bike and clutch control. They then asked me to ride around the edges of the play ground to make sure I can handle the bike (was heavier then I thought) I'm a quick learner so I got use to it quickly.

Next up he laid cones out and I practice weaving in and out of these cones. Was quite easy and done it very well. Next up was the figure of 8, I did ok on this trick is to look in the direction of the cones using clutch control and a little throttle at the same time.

They can tell I've been on bikes before and pick it up very well. I then met up with one of the other instructors and we then proceeded to the DSA training center in Mitcham. I thought great a bit of MOD 2 training as well.

We arrived at the DSA training center with the cones all laid out as someone else was there doing mock tests. We then spent some time practicing it all. To the point we got to a mock test ourselves.

Please note. at some test centers the layout might be reversed but the spaces between the cones will be the same.

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Below is my mock test I did on day 1 and the order I done them in is the order I did it on my actual test.

1st up was Manual handling. you had 2 box's and my bike was facing the wrong way. What I had to do was move it to the other box facing the right way, WITHOUT touching the cones and keep looking around for observations you have a choice which box to start at but be careful on your choices (i'll explain in the next step). This is how I done it.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HeZty8OkGOM

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Next Weaving in and out of cones and figure of 8.

As above depending on which box you choose depends on how you start your maneuvering. once you done your manual handling you'll be ask to get on the bike and start the weaving and then figure of 8. usually the tester will ask you to do 2 but may get you to do more if he feels you need it. Now this needs to be practiced a lot as if your foot touches the ground you fail your MOD 1.

Below is how I did it. Keep an eye on where I'm looking.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G55qi3rAAdw

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Slow Riding then U-Turn.

The slow riding I found easy, just cruise at about 5MPH for about 200 yards (i think) then turn around for the U-turn. With the U-turn MAKE SURE you do your lifesaver before you turn, So you move forward a few feet-lifesaver move head back then turn head again to move, You have to make sure the life saver is really obvious and not linked to the maneuver. Here how I did it. Keep an eye on me helmet.

Slow riding https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6OausF9dnAg

U-Turn https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UqGAM-rJ41I

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Controlled Stop.

according to DSA the rule is

There is a minimum speed for the hazard avoidance and emergency stop exercises:

for motorcycles this is around 31mph. In between the red and yellow cones is a speed trap that tells the instructor how fast you're going. The idea hear is to hit the speed trap and to stop with the front wheel in the middle of the 4 blue cone square.

for this its best to start in 2nd gear, you then release the throttle after the speed trap then slow down both brakes then clutch in near the end.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_9rOP2fksRM

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Emergency Stop.

Same as above but you need to stop quickly and safely. if you lock the wheel or come off you fail.

idea here is same speed as above but the tester will raise his hand above his head and that's when you start. Apply front and rear brake DO NOT USE THE CLUTCH until the last minuet. Also it can be tempting to release the throttle.....Don't. just keep that speed going until that hand raises.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZyG8Azs7xtY

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Avoidance

Again same as above. As you saw there was some blue cones to my left. idea here is to hit the speed trap release the throttle and swerve in between the blue cones, if you hit the blue cones you fail. For some reason i kept getting close to one of the cones.

Once you've made that maneuver you then need to stop at the same place as the controlled stop.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dONR1qDagHk

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and that's it. i got through it in 8 minuets. My tips are.

-try not to be nervous, relax take your time.
-never be afraid to ask questions (even on test day)
-while you're on ya bike ALWAYS look over your left and right shoulder. you will get minors if you don't do it. even in training look over your shoulder before moving. it will help.
-take as much time as you need and listen to your instructor.
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Current. Kawasaki ZX9R.

Theory passed 17/01/2014. Mod 1 Passed 03/02/2014 (0 faults) Mod 2 10/02/2014 Passed (0 faults)

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[BG5067]

Dam, hold on I'll sort it

now try
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Theory passed 17/01/2014. Mod 1 Passed 03/02/2014 (0 faults) Mod 2 10/02/2014 Passed (0 faults)

[Az]

Works now

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[Robster]

This is really handy, ta for posting!

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[Mumrah]

Thanks for sharing

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[Rogerborg]

Wow, that's a big figure of 8.

Obviously it's good enough, I'm just surprised, is all.
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[Rogerborg]

I meant I'd expect you to practice doing tighter manoeuvres than you need to, in order to make the test a breeze.

Either way, job done, full speed ahead.
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[Robster]

If it rains it will earn you man-points and make riding in the sunshine all the better. Did my CBT in horrific weather. By the time I finished about 3-4pm the sun came out and had a nice drive home in my car from the test centre

[BG5067]

I'm actually looking forward to it lol
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Theory passed 17/01/2014. Mod 1 Passed 03/02/2014 (0 faults) Mod 2 10/02/2014 Passed (0 faults)

[mattyfattyboo...]

Cracking post! Put me at ease a little seeing exactly what has to be done. Excited now. Good luck for your Mod 2.

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[FiBob]

I'm looking to do my tests soon, so thanks very much for the info and the videos

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[WD Forte]

Thanks for that
I've been curious as to what new riders have to do
Hope you do a MOD2 one too
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[Yaka]

this is very handy, thanks alot for posting.

oh an im glad im not the only one with a "big" figure of 8
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Current Bike : 2008 Varadero XL125
mod 1: passed 16/02/2015
mod 2: passed 19/02/2015

[Andy_Pagin]

Maybe those vids could be put in one post as a sticky?
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