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When are you taking your bike test?

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no point contesting result on mod1 or mod 2 , they allways side with the examiner . had 1 examiner run into the back of my student when he stopped at a zebra crossing. he failed our student for not giving an arm signal to show his intensions . student complained and got no where . That is an extreme case offcourse. had another student fail cuz the examiner said he was speeding !!! . the examiner wasnt in view of the student at the time , he complained and got no where .. so its best you just keep quiet as to not rock the boat . unless you have another test center you can take your test at .

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buzz_sp1 @ 10/07/2012 21:43  

I know it all sounds like jobsworths but they've got the rules to follow too. Just like any other test if you don't reach the set standard then you don't pass, no matter how close you are. Just have to suck it up and keep at it. And WE WILL GET THERE, LADIES!!!! Have faith

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HippyRockChick @ 10/07/2012 22:05  


Your quite right of course Ang. But it doesn't mean you can't mumble at them under your breath preferably out of ear shot. And definatly don't let them think they're right.
If you aim for the pass mark then It does mean you'll fall short some of the time. You can only do your best. And try and control the nerves on the day. (he says not having to take it).

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bluesbiker @ 10/07/2012 22:22  

I've just realised my CBT runs out in October, for the 2nd time..grrrrr I really need to pass my test and stop paying out for CBT's!! lol and my Theory runs out around the same time too... So I might not be able to make the training with you, Buzz as I will need to try and get my test booked beforehand. I'm trying to do this as cheaply as I can too, as I'm on limited funds, so I may have to take my test on my own bike... hmmmm time is getting on, I think I need to get my test booked!!

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Karey @ 11/07/2012 10:39  

@ Karey If you use your own bike make sure before hand it can get you a A2 licence with it, some 125's will only get you a A1 licence which means you can't ride anything bigger than a 125cc and will not upgrade.

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Ragnar @ 11/07/2012 12:26  


Ragnar, how do you ensure your bike can get you this? Where do you look to find out?

Thanks x

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Deleted Member @ 11/07/2012 14:23  

At the test centres they have a list of 125's and if they are A1 or A2. For a A2 licence the bike must be capable of 62mph (i may by wrong on the speed) That's the official manufacturer top speed. If you know what bike you are doing your test on if i don't know i can find out for you.

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Ragnar @ 11/07/2012 15:21  

Ahhhh Ragnar.. thank you! yes I remember someone else telling me about that when I went to get a new spark plug and because my bike is an unusual chinese bike they had to look it up and I vaguely remember him saying it might not be an A2.. I have a Zhongyu ZY125-2 which is very similar to a Suzuki GN125 with a Honda engine I think. This is the same as mine and as anyone that's been on a ride out with me, will tell you, he can't half shift, except when going uphill ...lol http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=quuxfy03fUk I think I will look at using the training schools bike.

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Karey @ 11/07/2012 16:08  

Have u tried 'go faster' stripes?

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Deleted Member @ 11/07/2012 16:17  

No but I've tried a 'go faster Ribena box'

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Karey @ 11/07/2012 16:19  

U still got it!

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Deleted Member @ 11/07/2012 16:28  

Errrr.......... no

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Karey @ 11/07/2012 16:31  

Gutted!

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Deleted Member @ 11/07/2012 16:55  

I think your will only give you a A1 licence. I should be at a test centre tomorrow, if i remember i'll ask the examiner,

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Ragnar @ 11/07/2012 17:18  


Thanks Ragnar

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Karey @ 11/07/2012 17:47  

ive just checked for you karey and im sorry to say your bike is for a1 only .. http://www.direct.gov.uk/prod_consum_dg/groups/dg_digit...197021.pdf

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buzz_sp1 @ 11/07/2012 19:12  

I take it that my Suzuki GZ 125 Marauder will be ok for the A2 then?

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lisaj @ 11/07/2012 20:58  

yes lisa j

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buzz_sp1 @ 11/07/2012 21:28  

Cheers for posting that link Buzz

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Karey @ 11/07/2012 23:42  

you can do your test on a bike from a training school maybe they will have 500 s to have a lesson on maybe and then do your big bike test then u are home and dry (well with this weather maybe not dry) , i would lend you mine but its a bit big must be something

i failed twice but got there in the end :) keep going bm should have a bike that learners could use !!!! a nice er5 or summat

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earthwind @ 12/07/2012 00:07  

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