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 Posted: 23:37 - 16 Aug 2005  Post subject: Re: Is my bike ok for the test? |
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| Glory Hunter wrote: | I want to go for my A licence (I think, it's all so confusing!). I.e. I want to be able ride a bike restricted to 33hp. |
It's the A2 test that you want to put in for, as opposed to the A test that a DAS candidate would do.
| Glory Hunter wrote: | will I be able to do it on my current bike? I have a Suzuki RV125 (VanVan), I am a bit confused as the DSA site says it must be able to do 62.5 mph, well it does about 58 with me on it but I'm a pretty big guy (6' 5" and 17 stone) so I guess if an average rider was to ride it would probably go the full 62.5, any ideas? |
You'll almost certainly be able to do the test on it. As long as the manufacturer states that it's capable of 63mph that's the main thing - it should say in the owner's manual?
| Glory Hunter wrote: | Also during the test what will the examiner do? Will he follow me during the riding part (i.e. not during the u-turn / emergency stop) or will it be a combination of him following me / me following him? |
He will follow you throughout, either on a bike or in a car. You'll have to wear an earpiece so you can keep in radio contact with him.
| Glory Hunter wrote: | I'm planning on risking taking the test without further tuition (I've been riding for nearly two years), I've got a lot of info from the net about lifesavers (which I'm pretty good on any way) and the correct procedures for cornering etc. Does anyone think this is a really bad idea? |
It really depends on whether you think you have picked up any bad habits - from personal experience I think I would have failed spectacularly without the tuition I got, despite running around on a CBT for several months.
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| Posted: 10:28 - 18 Aug 2005 Post subject: |
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I'm planning on risking taking the test without further tuition (I've been riding for nearly two years), I've got a lot of info from the net about lifesavers (which I'm pretty good on any way) and the correct procedures for cornering etc. Does anyone think this is a really bad idea? |
I would get some tuition, at least a day or two. There are so many things you need to think about when riding for the test, you really need someone to point out all the stuff you aren't doing. But whatever you choose, good luck.
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| Posted: 18:46 - 18 Aug 2005 Post subject: |
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| Zen Dog wrote: | I would get some tuition, at least a day or two. There are so many things you need to think about when riding for the test, you really need someone to point out all the stuff you aren't doing. But whatever you choose, good luck. |
I agree with Zen Dog 100%.
I think nomatter how long you've been riding, without proper tuition before a test, you're bound to have picked up bad habits. Maybe not dangerous habits, but could possibly mean the difference between passing or failing.
I would recommend a couple of training days with a riding school to anyone. OK, they cost money, but IMO they're worth it.
Personally, I wouldn't have passed my test without their help and advice.
All the best for your test, whatever you decide.
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| Posted: 21:25 - 18 Aug 2005 Post subject: |
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Me being thick again.
Wasn't considering that one instrutor would be teaching several students  .
Incidentally, some places (not seen many down south, more up north) will do hourly lessons.
Could be worth getting a few hour or two lessons and practicing the things they teach you inbetween. |
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i wouldnt worry about your bike not being accepted for test, if it can do 58 mph then it will probably be fine. When i did my test we never went on a dual carriageway, so i wouldnt have been able to do over 60 mph anyway. Consider that at least round here, riding schools use chituma, hongdou, and other honda cg copies that dont do over 60 yet people are taking tests on them every day. The only thing i would be wary of is the manouverability. I took my test on a varadero 125 but i had to do a lot of practice to be able to pull off the u turns in the neccesary space. Choose whatever you feel most comfortable with, and dont worry about it, and whatever you do ride good luck for your test. 
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