4 years I rode my first SV650 for and if they weren't still going for such strong money then I'd probably have gotten another one now 8 years after passing.
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I passed my test a year ago yesterday... Im picking my first bike up in 3 weeks time... a Honda CBR600F
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change my 125 every 3 yrs .. by then it's ****** .. lol 
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So many squids out and about, it's nuts.
So it's getting a little hot out there so I need some summer riding gear. Whilst it would be lovely to just wear shorts and a t-shirt and no gloves (like some riders seem to be doing), I value my hide too much, soooo.....
What's a decent, lightweight and cool but protective jacket and gloves?
Cheers
What's a decent, lightweight and cool but protective jacket and gloves?
Cheers
What i'm using this summer..
Alpinestars Copper Textile Gloves - Black / White
Alpinestars Copper Textile Gloves - Black / White from the UK's leading online bike store. Free UK delivery over £25 and easy returns on our range of over 80,000 products.
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Spada Air Force One CE Textile Jacket - Royale White
Spada Air Force One CE Textile Jacket - Royale White from the UK's leading online bike store. Free UK delivery over £25 and easy returns on our range of over 80,000 products.
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Same. 4 days for me at the start of this year.
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Such a nice ride today. Today was the first time I've ridden with my wife where I've felt she's really enjoying it. I bought some headsets which was a game changer, being able to talk to each other whilst riding is a must. Went to Box Hill, had lunch at the Smith & Western restaurant (wife loves cowboys so she enjoyed it) followed by a short ride to Ryka's where that little Vespa drew more attention than anything else there. I think we rode for 3-3.5 hours total and covered maybe 70 miles, we used Calimoto which took us through all the little towns and backroads. Sore arse by the time I got home but totally worth it. I can't see it being long before she asks to do it again.
I'll book my big-boy licence soon and if I'm in time, maybe join @Hades on an advanced rider course (if you want ofc!).
I'll book my big-boy licence soon and if I'm in time, maybe join @Hades on an advanced rider course (if you want ofc!).
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Passed the Mod1 with no minors, failed the Mod2... Examiner said he can see I've good balance and bike control, but too many bad habits I picked up over the years and need to take it down a few notches. The motorcycle riding I did over in Thailand a month ago probably didn't help... I already signed up for the earliest Mod2 without training, the DVSA safe distance vs the average experienced rider differs quite a bit. Failed with 1 major, no other faults.
I still don't see the point in redoing the Mod1 and Mod2 just to be unrestricted, I wasn't worried about Mod1, but had a feeling Mod2 will be a failure since I booked the tests. The lucky strike of passing everything first time with no minors came to an end
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Anyone has any good videos or channels to watch to get an idea on how to ride to satisfy the examiner?
I still don't see the point in redoing the Mod1 and Mod2 just to be unrestricted, I wasn't worried about Mod1, but had a feeling Mod2 will be a failure since I booked the tests. The lucky strike of passing everything first time with no minors came to an end
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Anyone has any good videos or channels to watch to get an idea on how to ride to satisfy the examiner?
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The instructor said he doesn't see the point, I did half a day training and Module1 than did another half day and Module2. The examiner did mess up a few times, gave me instructions too late or too early, spoke quietly on the crackly old intercoms.
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The place I did my DAS training with back in 2007 - said to just carry on if instructions were late, or unclear, otherwise you rush to do what they said; and make mistakes or get flustered. When I did my second test, he asked me to make a manoeuvre, but I was in the wrong lane, so rather than rush moving over - I just ignored him. When we stopped, he asked why I hadn't followed his command, and I blamed the earpiece being unclear
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That's what I did, he was a bit annoyed, but the guy before me told him same thing and I said the intercoms were unclear and really quiet. I would have passed if I hadn't rode so close to a parked car towards the end. He also told me to follow signs towards A Town and there were no signs towards that place, only to B Town. I was annoyed and even though I know roughly the area, I went around the roundabout and caught up to him.The place I did my DAS training with back in 2007 - said to just carry on if instructions were late, or unclear, otherwise you rush to do what they said; and make mistakes or get flustered. When I did my second test, he asked me to make a manoeuvre, but I was in the wrong lane, so rather than rush moving over - I just ignored him. When we stopped, he asked why I hadn't followed his command, and I blamed the earpiece being unclear
The instructor I had years before was better imho, the examiner too, he gave me instructions twice and said to nod my head left-right twice to signal that the instructions were unclear or intercoms was messing up. I think doing it late around 2PM'ish didn't help, afternoon traffic and tiredness on his and my behalf didn't help. He also took me on the hardest route, not trying to excuse the failure, but you know...
Its so exhausting riding like they want you to...
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I wouldn't pass my car license either, if I had to retake the test...
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Where's the supercharger?Then one of these awaits..
Do it, and do it soon!
That's the thing, you have to ride to pass - and although plenty of those traits will carry over when you pass, you develop your own way of riding that suits you. Exactly the same as passing the car test - i only know one person who still uses push pull on the steering wheel - my wife lol
I'd hate to have to do the new Mod 1 and 2 now, I was lucky getting my test in the year before the switch, I reckon I'd struggle to pass even a CBT now!
Picked up some LED indicators today. Only to find the relay I need to swap out may require the fuel tank to be removed.
Really hoping I can shift it out the way enough to reach it. Never took a tank off before, any tips if I do. It's got a full tank of v power I'd rather not waste
Really hoping I can shift it out the way enough to reach it. Never took a tank off before, any tips if I do. It's got a full tank of v power I'd rather not waste
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