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redfist

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I've just booked my mod1 for Friday, passed my theroy last Saturday.

I used to ride in NZ on a ZZR600 10 years ago but they didn't transfer my liceince over but hey ho. I've not had any formal training just taking a bike there and going for it as I'm quite confident that i'll pass. Once passed I'll be booking the mod 2 straight away.

Can't wait as I've now got everything including a very nice SV650 waiting in the drive for me to have some fun with.
 
As you havnt had any training for the mod1, i'd strongly suggest looking at some youtube vids about it, as it can be quite intimidating, even moreso if you dont have an idea of what youre doing beforehand :)

And good luck with both tests :)
 
haz_pro said:
Good luck, got any pictures of the sv650? I myself am looking at a nice sv650s at the moment.
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Only have 1 photo as I haven't picked it up yet and the photo is shoddy quality (keeping it at the shop otherwise I'll ride it!) once I've picked it up I'll post here. You might want to check out sv650.org & svrider.com they have good guides of the things to check for this bike

Greenboi said:
As you havnt had any training for the mod1, i'd strongly suggest looking at some youtube vids about it, as it can be quite intimidating, even moreso if you dont have an idea of what youre doing beforehand :)

And good luck with both tests :)
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arctine said:
I'll be amazed if you do pass your mod 1 without any training tbh.

Good luck though.
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Thanks, been to see the site and watched a few people & looked at heaps of vids, also found the below guide and it has been a great help (this bit might be edited if I don't pass the test :D)

http://www.yamahar125.com/threads/jimbos-ultimate-mod1-guide.1348/
 
Just remember even though its not on the road, the examiner will be looking for lifesaver checks, and making sure theyre done at the right times etc.

Again, good luck :)
 
Funny thing is since i took my CBT I think my driving has improved as well as I'm more aware of everything now and not just going into auto mode! even been doing little lifsaver checks and mirror checks to get me used to doing these.

Fingers crossed for tomorrow, got 3 hours pratice then ride to test.
 
Well soon to be puuting the gear on & head to my instructor. Weathers not looking good at all, just hoping that the rain stops before the test.

Hopefully next message will say I passed the test.
 
Best of luck mate. :)

Give us a write up afterwards as a few of us are about to do the same. :cool:
 
Thanks everyone

Well I PASSED!!!!!:D:D:D:D:D:D

Only got 2 minors, one being only doing 48kph and the other was locking the rear wheel in the emergency stop.

I'll do a little write up over the weekend but first things first, beer needs to be had and a little 2,500 word essay to be completed by Monday:eek: (won't be trying both of these at the same time though:p)
 
redfist said:
Only got 2 minors, one being only doing 48kph and the other was locking the rear wheel in the emergency stop.
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The other guy on my DAS course got a major fault for locking the rear. It must have changed when they updated the rules.

Good luck with your mod 2! :)
 
gillywibble said:
2500 word essay? Bike tests are getting harder and harder :eek:
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I wish, at least I'd be more intrested in writing it:p:p

Morbius said:
The other guy on my DAS course got a major fault for locking the rear. It must have changed when they updated the rules.
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Not sure if the rules changed but he did say to me that had I not caught it and reapplied it so quickly i would have failed.
 
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