A2 / Module 1 - 125cc to 500cc.. What to expect?

[NJD]

Hi all,

So after two prior attempts at the Module 1 (A1) on my own bike without any training and failing (both times) I've decided that I've waited a decent length of time and want to get the ball rolling and start my training for the Module 1 (A2) with my local school.

Phoned them this morning and stated that I had been advised over email that one day on a 500cc (Suzuki GS500 - possibly) would suffice and see me through (given my prior attempts and road experience).

Person I spoke to on the phone had a few qualms about this since (a) they haven't seen me ride and (b) it would be my first time on anything other than a 125cc, she said that I'd probably need to start the day on my own 125cc (or one of there's) and then progress up to the 500cc when they're satisfied.

I do need to phone them back and confirm dates and payment so I'm still unsure if they want me to complete the one days training and then see if they'll allow me to pay for the test or if they want it all in one go.

I did my CBT with them and didn't feel like the woman on the phone was pushing for more money simply that it might not be as quick as first thought (just confirms that they're the right company to donate money to).

I'm waiting on agreement of holiday to commit to the dates provided but in the mean time wanted some second opinions on what to expect in terms of the transition from a 125 to a "bigger bike" and basically if more than one day is really needed (I appreciate everyone learns at a different pace) don't want to be badgered out of more money if it's not needed, training isn't cheap

Cheers

[Beehive Bedlam]

How long have you been riding and how did you fail?

[NJD]

[Rogerborg]

[Hefty]

Well the brakes will be better and you'll have a lot less trouble getting up to speed, thats for sure

As for the increased weight, I found it was only noticeable during slow-speed stuff, you soon forget about it completely.
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[NJD]

[struan80]

Spent a good 4 hours on school Hornet with instructor practising emergency stop and high speed (haha) manoeuvre drill prior to mod 1. He had us on and off the ABS and going a fair bit quicker than required for the test by the end of it. Made the test a lot easier. Getting up to speed wasn't too difficult on a relatively new, well kept, Honda Dealers school Hornet though.

Would be easier on Fireblade.

PS. Who am I kidding I was a nervous wreck for MOD 1 and was convinced of dropping bike during initial parking manouver, smoke way too much, <10 stone, terribly unfit. But actually the training instructor had us do it on slight uphill so ended up not being so bad on flat surface during test. Training instructor was ex army and Iraq veteran, he took no effing about but got me through test first go frrom being scartch novice with scare tactics haha. I was too bleedin scared muck up his stats he collects for 1st time passes each year (which are high I may add) he was a big lad and tyical drill seargant cockny guy. Called my brand new CBR 650F in tr-colour gay...meh...but was all nicey nicey to my missus, trying to convince her to do CBT. She was instantlly intimidated by him so that was a good non starter. Poor chap was misunderstood and I got on well with hime really being ex matelot myself and he protected oild workers in Iraq and I work in said industry so he had a soft spot for me. Oh we both smoked and that's when I dedided on compact smoke break helmet. Jees i am rambling, sorry.

I do handpush r6 bikes out of parking bays i've driven straight into betfore some eager car gets in fisrt and have been embarrassed because my feet barely reach the ground on the R6 and it's a struggle to push it backwards sitting on it.

[RedPanda]

You will most likely be fine, I'd imagine most people adapt instantly. I found U turns a little difficult but listen to the advice of your instructor, they do know best.

You'll know when the examiner will tell you to emergency stop, it's no harsher than stopping for an amber. Just don't go too fast! I failed because of that but was fine the second time.
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CBF125 (2013) -> CBR600F (2001) -> 'Ninja' 300 (2014)

[BrownTrousers]

I had ridden a 125 for a while and then had one lesson on a XJ6 before doing my big bike mod1.

I dropped it in the first 5 minutes, manoeuvring in the car park waiting to go out on the road. It was just way heavier than I was used to do you can't take the same liberties at slow speed.

That said, couldn't feel the weight at all out in the road, it was great fun, it a all went fine and I passed mod 1 with no problems, so don't worry too much.
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