Bike test booked, anyone help?

[Gregster]

hey up, I'm getting a ZXR400 next tuesday and thought I'd better pass my direct access to ride it!
I've been riding a geared Vespa for the past 4 years but I decided to have a little practive on a big bike. So I had a 3 hour lesson this morning on a Honda 500, great fun and even better was the instructor took me round the test route and the streets where I'd do the u-turns and stuff.
Must admit I found it no big deal moving up to a bigger bike just greater acceleration and better braking!
When we finished he said I didn't need anymore lessons and I should put straight in for my test... so I have and I've got it on the 23rd Aug.
He also told me that they now ask you questions about the bike! which I didn't know. oh well, better read the highway code!
Any pointers to test help would be great, thanks
Already passed theory & CBT.

Gregster

[keti]

This is what you can be asked to do.. it'll be a combo question (as they appear below), and you'll have to explain one bit and show the instructor how to do the other bit (well.. show em how you would do it, anyway.. they prolly know by now )

Combination 1
• Identify where you would check the engine oil level and tell me how you would check that the engine has sufficient oil.
Identify where to check level, ie dipstick or sight glass. Explain that level should be between max and min marks. For dipstick remove dipstick and wipe clean, return and remove again to check oil level against max/min marks. For sight glass, ensure glass is clean when checking.
• Show me how you would check that the horn is working on this machine (off road only).
Check is carried out by using control (turn on ignition if necessary).


Combination 2
• Identify where the brake fluid reservoir is and tell me how you would check that you have a safe level of hydraulic fluid.
Identify reservoir, check level against high/low markings.
• Show me how you would check that the lights & brake lights and reflectors are clean and working.
Operate switch (turn on ignition if necessary), identify reflectors. Check visually for cleanliness and operation.


Combination 3
• Tell me how you would check the condition of the chain on this machine.
Check for chain wear, correct tension and rear wheel alignment. Tension should be adjusted as specified in the machine handbook. Drive chain should be lubricated to ensure that excessive wear does not take place.
• Show me what checks you would make on the steering movement before using the machine.
Handlebars should be free to move smoothly from full left lock to full right lock without any control cables being stretched, trapped or pinched and without any snagging between moving and fixed parts.


Combination 4
• Tell me how you would check your tyres to ensure that they are correctly inflated, have sufficient tread depth and that their general condition is safe to use on the road.
Correct tyre pressure settings can be found in the owner’s manual. Pressures should be checked using a reliable gauge. Tread depth must be at least 1mm deep, forming a continuous band at least ¾ of the breadth of the tread and all the way around. There should be no lumps, bulges or tears.
• Show me how you would check the operation of the front brake on this machine.
Wheel the machine forward and apply the front brake.


Combination 5
• Identify where you would check the engine oil level and tell me how you would check that the engine has sufficient oil.
Identify where to check level, ie dipstick or sight glass. Explain that level should be between max and min marks. For dipstick remove dipstick and wipe clean, return and remove again to check oil level against max/min marks. For sight glass, ensure glass is clean when checking.
• Show me how you would check that the lights & brake lights and reflectors are clean and working.
Operate switch (turn on ignition if necessary), identify reflectors. Check visually for cleanliness and operation.


Combination 6
• Tell me how you would check your tyres to ensure that they are correctly inflated, have sufficient tread depth and that their general condition is safe to use on the road.
Correct tyre pressure settings can be found in the owner’s manual. Pressures should be checked using a reliable gauge. Tread depth must be at least 1mm deep, forming a continuous band at least ¾ of the breadth of the tread and all the way around. There should be no lumps, bulges or tears.
• Show me how you would check the operation of the brakes on this machine.
Check for excessive travel on the brake lever and the brake pedal and for unusual play or sponginess.


Combination 7
• Identify where you would check the engine oil level and tell me how you would check that the engine has sufficient oil.
Identify where to check level, ie dipstick or sight glass. Explain that level should be between max and min marks. For dipstick remove dipstick and wipe clean, return and remove again to check oil level against max/min marks. For sight glass, ensure glass is clean when checking.
• Show me how you would check the operation of the engine cut out switch.
Operate switch, without the engine being started.


Combination 8
• Tell me how you would check your tyres to ensure that they are correctly inflated, have sufficient tread depth and that their general condition is safe to use on the road.
Correct tyre pressure settings can be found in the owner’s manual. Pressures should be checked using a reliable gauge. Tread depth must be at least 1mm deep, forming a continuous band at least ¾ of the breadth of the tread and all the way around. There should be no lumps, bulges or tears.
• Show me what checks you would make on the steering movement before using the machine.
Handlebars should be free to move smoothly from full left lock to full right lock without any control cables being stretched, trapped or pinched and without any snagging between moving and fixed parts.


Combination 9
• Identify where the brake fluid reservoir is and tell me how you would check that you have a safe level of hydraulic fluid.
Identify reservoir, check level against high/low markings.
• Show me how you would check the operation of the engine cut out switch.
Operate switch, without the engine being started.


Combination 10
• Tell me how you would check the condition of the chain on this machine.
Check for chain wear, correct tension and rear wheel alignment. Tension should be adjusted as specified in the machine handbook. Drive chain should be lubricated to ensure that excessive wear does not take place.
• Show me how you would check that the horn is working on this machine (off road only).
Check is carried out by using control (turn on ignition if necessary).


Hope that helps.
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[Glory Hunter]

Another CBT rider here preparing to take my A test. I'll be sure to print off and learn the tips above.

I notice on the DSA website that 'After the practical part of the test the candidate will be asked a question on `balance when carrying a passenger'.'. As I've never carried a pillion can anyone help with this section or point me in the direction of a source.

Also, I've been riding for 22 months now on a geared 125 which I am preparing to use to take my test. I've had no crashes or drops (so far, touch wood) and consider myself a safe rider, am I mad to take my test without having a day with an instructor first?

[fuzz]

Try this website:

https://www.motorcycletrainingbirmingham.co.uk/downloads.htm

Some great tips on turning left/right aswell.
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[riichy]

ZXR 400 super bikes. you will love it.
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