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Hmm, I hadn't thought of that.
I did say to the guy in the shop that I was clueless and he seemed really helpful. He mentioned a lot about the safety of my options, comfort, different gear for different riding styles, seasons etc but never the visibility.
I'd better pick up a fluorescent vest too.
I did say to the guy in the shop that I was clueless and he seemed really helpful. He mentioned a lot about the safety of my options, comfort, different gear for different riding styles, seasons etc but never the visibility.
I'd better pick up a fluorescent vest too.
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I think the white strips on the jacket are probably reflective in the night. Give it a go, turn the lights off and put a torch on 
I think the white strips on the jacket are probably reflective in the night. Give it a go, turn the lights off and put a torch on
The lines on the chest, arms and back do reflect light.
looks ok to me,you can be dressed up in dayglo pink and still not be seen nowadays
thought you would have struck a power ranger pose though
It's morphing time! A missed opportunity indeed!
I was completely bricking it.
We were late to the test as the other learner got separated from our group on the way to the test centre which didn't help my nerves!
Edit: Also today was my first time riding in the rain... that's certainly an eye opener!
Edit 2: the pinlock was a life saver, the chap I was with had so much hassle with his visor misting up while I had no issues, even with my glasses.
We were late to the test as the other learner got separated from our group on the way to the test centre which didn't help my nerves!
Edit: Also today was my first time riding in the rain... that's certainly an eye opener!
Edit 2: the pinlock was a life saver, the chap I was with had so much hassle with his visor misting up while I had no issues, even with my glasses.
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Well done, having done my tests just over a month ago I can tell you the Mod 1 is hardest/most nerve racking part!
Wait til winter. I spent weeks moaning about how crap pinlock was whilst on my 125 only to come to the realisation that pinlock for glasses isn't a thing!
Nice one.
Btw, the examiners on mod2 like it when you get rid of the chicken strips on your bike and treat the speed signs as targets not limits, so make sure you do that.
When have you got it booked for?
Could have sworn those were my boots you've got up there, but mine are Spada. They look identical! Probably from the same factory in Vietnam or someplace
I was bricking it on my mod 1 as well after watching the Chinese guy I was with fail miserably in multiple places, then put his foot down
. Instructor was standing by me though pointing out all his mistakes, so probably helped in the end. Passed first time with 1 minor for being 1km/h below the speed limit on the speed test.
I found mod 2 the most nerve racking tbh. They say just treat it like a lesson out with your instructor, but honestly when you have some examiner watching and noting every move you just can't treat it like another lesson. It was purely nerves that caused me to mess up my first mod 1 test. Was even more nervous for the second time round, but luckily got through
Btw, the examiners on mod2 like it when you get rid of the chicken strips on your bike and treat the speed signs as targets not limits, so make sure you do that.
When have you got it booked for?
Could have sworn those were my boots you've got up there, but mine are Spada. They look identical! Probably from the same factory in Vietnam or someplace
I was bricking it on my mod 1 as well after watching the Chinese guy I was with fail miserably in multiple places, then put his foot down
. Instructor was standing by me though pointing out all his mistakes, so probably helped in the end. Passed first time with 1 minor for being 1km/h below the speed limit on the speed test.I found mod 2 the most nerve racking tbh. They say just treat it like a lesson out with your instructor, but honestly when you have some examiner watching and noting every move you just can't treat it like another lesson. It was purely nerves that caused me to mess up my first mod 1 test. Was even more nervous for the second time round, but luckily got through
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Well done so far then. 
I do personally think that once you have the MOD1 out the way the MOD2 seems easier. All that penned in technical **** feels like a test but the MOD2 bit just seems like a ride out with somebody who knows what they are doing.
Obviously depends on who the Instructor is but my bloke was quite casual & very friendly & reassuring. I had the feeling he wanted me to pass before I even got on my bike.
I don't know whether I imagined it or not but I always got the sense that other bikers wanted me to pass even the instructors.
All Bikers together & all that.
I do personally think that once you have the MOD1 out the way the MOD2 seems easier. All that penned in technical **** feels like a test but the MOD2 bit just seems like a ride out with somebody who knows what they are doing.
Obviously depends on who the Instructor is but my bloke was quite casual & very friendly & reassuring. I had the feeling he wanted me to pass before I even got on my bike.
I don't know whether I imagined it or not but I always got the sense that other bikers wanted me to pass even the instructors.
All Bikers together & all that.
Sorry but I'm not telling anyone to avoid putting pressure on myself. It's a little while off though as I've got a bit of time in Switzerland coming up.
I've already noticed the group mentality of bikers in many areas (police bikers giving the nod, instructors at the test centre being keen to help out, showroom staff making you tea and chatting about bikes they don't even sell), and it's pretty awesome.
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You'll get bikers pull up alongside you at the lights and either nod (to which you should nod back, of course 
) say hello, or start a full conversation about your bike/the weather/that idiot in the Audi 3 cars back
Oh and pinlock should be standard fit in any helmet, I don't bother taking mine out even when it's warm. The risk of a heavy shower here and getting all fogged up ain't worth it. ****ing rain? No problem, shut the visor for the whole 45 minute journey to work and no misting issues.
) say hello, or start a full conversation about your bike/the weather/that idiot in the Audi 3 cars back Oh and pinlock should be standard fit in any helmet, I don't bother taking mine out even when it's warm. The risk of a heavy shower here and getting all fogged up ain't worth it. ****ing rain? No problem, shut the visor for the whole 45 minute journey to work and no misting issues.
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I had a little kid staring at the bike at some traffic lights, so I gave him a little nod. He gave a sheepish nod back and then ran to his mother with a massive smile on his face.
I think he'll be a future rider too
Yep
wave to little kids just walking along the pavement and you'll locked quick than you can blink. Wave back as a biker though, no problem! 
Good progress mate. I'm at the beginning of this where I've just bought the gear but now have to save up again which may take a while (I have a young family). Can't wait to have the cash and get riding again, it can't happen soon enough
I've just booked my theory test. Are there any good resources anyone can recommend? I've found the hazard perception to be trickiest because they don't really explain when you should be clicking. The questions are common sense for a lot of them so I don't struggle with that at all.
I was quite close to failing the hazard perception on my car theory 5 or 6 years ago.
Get the theory out the way and then I'm booked on to a CBT course which the instructor said would enable him to create a lesson plan which will work on any weak points I may have in preparation for the DAS.
I was quite close to failing the hazard perception on my car theory 5 or 6 years ago.
Get the theory out the way and then I'm booked on to a CBT course which the instructor said would enable him to create a lesson plan which will work on any weak points I may have in preparation for the DAS.
I used the CAMRider app (click) for my theory prep. Every question that I was asked on the test I had seen before in the app! They also have a hazard perception app which was great too.