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Fredfreeloade... |
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Fredfreeloade... L Plate Warrior
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Posted: 10:54 - 23 Jan 2018 Post subject: 125 pre-DAS, to buy or not to buy? |
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Hi all,
Newbie here. Got my CBT in September of last year. Loved it and wanted more - *opens wallet*.
Instructor on the day said I was generally good, a little ropey round the edges, but would probably be ok on a four day DAS, which I duly booked on the spot like an over-eager schoolgirl.
DAS is now a few weeks away (work commitments since sept) and I've only had an hour on a friends 125 since the CBT. I'm a little worried that 4 days wont be enough to pick up everything i'll need for a successful test pass.
Given the price of DAS I don't really want repeat the exercise if possible, especially as i'll already be spending fair bit buying helmet/gear etc.
I would welcome opinions on whether its now worth going all in and buying an old 125 to get some good ride time in for a few weeks ahead of the DAS with the hope this leads to a first time pass.
I would take a hit on the insurance (not insignificant for a newbie) as I would need to flog it after a successful test to free up cash for a bigger bike (not sure how long I'd want to spend 125ing-around with a full licence in my pocket!)
Anyone done something similar / can think of an alternative or other option which may help?
Thanks all...
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Posted: 11:43 - 23 Jan 2018 Post subject: |
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It makes little financial sense.
You'll be gambling on a used 125 without any experience in spotting problems. You're guaranteed to lose a big chunk of the insurance money. Then you've got the pleasure of every Daryyyl on Gumtree offering you a hard Staffie for it, and every sensible buyer asking why you've only owned it for a month.
It's easy to spack up the mod 1 in particular and dab a foot down or have a wobble, but even if you used a 125 for a trial run at it (which I recommend if you already own one), you've still got to actually do it right on the day on the big bike, and no amount of training, practise or delay will change that.
Just go for it and tackle problems on the road rather than in your head. ____________________ Biking is 1/20th as dangerous as horse riding.
GONE: HN125-8, LF-250B, GPz 305, GPZ 500S, Burgman 400 // RIDING: F650GS (800 twin), Royal Enfield Bullet Electra 500 AVL, Ninja 250R because racebike |
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zark Trackday Trickster
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Posted: 11:54 - 23 Jan 2018 Post subject: |
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If you've had an hour on a friend's, can't you have a couple more?
You only need to get the habit of how to ride/go/stop/change gear so that the sequence of movements feels normal.
How the bike actually behaves, feels and responds will be different for each bike and deffo different btw a 125 and 600... So you don't need to get used to that. That's what the training's for. ____________________ CBT - Oct 13. Theory - July 14. Mod 1 & 2 - June 15.
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Fredfreeloade... L Plate Warrior
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Posted: 13:49 - 23 Jan 2018 Post subject: |
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Thanks chaps, some wise words there - seems like I might have been suffering from a slight case of 'sledge hammer to a nut' syndrome.
Unfortunately I no longer have access to the friend's bike but i'll certainly investigate tacking an extra day on to the DAS - that hadn't occurred to me tbh.
I have also just discovered a bike rental place near(ish) to me which is offering 125's for a week at £100. Might also be a good option to get back into the ride/go/stop/change gear sequence as suggested - will give me [an excuse to buy sooner] chance to get comfortable with my new gear as well!
Thanks for the encouragement - feeling a bit happier about getting stuck in now.
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Posted: 12:08 - 24 Jan 2018 Post subject: |
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See the variation of DAS courses? I'm glad I brought it up
OP make sure you choose the right option for you! ____________________ Honda cg125 J reg peice of shit ---> CB650F ---> 2016 CBR600RR
Ford KA ---> 93' MR2 ---> 94'MR2 ---> 98' Subaru WRX STI Ver 3 (track car) |
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Posted: 22:09 - 24 Jan 2018 Post subject: |
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Do the 5 day one, the extra day is usually started on a 125, if you were good during your CBT, you should pick it up fine.
Oh and if you are going to be hiring a 125, for some wobbly practice, make sure the insurance excess is not silly. There's. A good chance you will drop it, fine on the school bikes with crashbars already dented, you'll be fine on the 5 day, and on day 2 you'll be on the 600cc, and you'll love it.
I trained with Pro Scot in Kirkcaldy Fife, rarely more than 2 students per instructor, they also hire the actual test centre for an afternoon, so you can run through a few mock tests using the DVLA equipment and course (with terrific runway style tarmac that had huge grip ) and timing equipment for swerve/emergency stop etc, but at the very least they should be able to get you to a wide open space and allow you to practice the mod1 manoeuvres.
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