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09-15-2006, 09:03 AM
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Yup! 
The instructor was surprised - what an attitude change!! As pleasant as you like afterwards.
Fantastic ride back from Dorchester to Poole too (apart from the gales!)
A bit sore as it was pissing down yesterday and I had an off after snatching at the front brake coming to a roundabout - few bruises, but otherwise ok.
It just suddenly all clicked on the test itself. (Examiner followed me in his black SLK!)
8 minor faults, but did the U-turn and the emergency stop fine (although I though I locked the front wheel up for a millisecond on the latter!).
Really happy though......I needed it.
Still not happy with the instructor's method of teaching, but that's all in the past.
Now....which bike to get?
The instructor was surprised - what an attitude change!! As pleasant as you like afterwards.
Fantastic ride back from Dorchester to Poole too (apart from the gales!)
A bit sore as it was pissing down yesterday and I had an off after snatching at the front brake coming to a roundabout - few bruises, but otherwise ok.
It just suddenly all clicked on the test itself. (Examiner followed me in his black SLK!)
8 minor faults, but did the U-turn and the emergency stop fine (although I though I locked the front wheel up for a millisecond on the latter!).
Really happy though......I needed it.
Still not happy with the instructor's method of teaching, but that's all in the past.
Now....which bike to get?
09-15-2006, 09:04 AM
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Dan....need to build up my confidence first.
Even though I've got my licence, I know there's an awful lot still to learn.
I guess I should get a bike soon before I forget it all!
Even though I've got my licence, I know there's an awful lot still to learn.
I guess I should get a bike soon before I forget it all!
09-15-2006, 09:08 AM
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Originally Posted by san2000,Sep 15 2006, 06:04 PM
Dan....need to build up my confidence first.
Even though I've got my licence, I know there's an awful lot still to learn.
I guess I should get a bike soon before I forget it all!
Even though I've got my licence, I know there's an awful lot still to learn.
I guess I should get a bike soon before I forget it all!
You NEVER stop learning, but it's good fun.
Do you have any biker mates (non virtual ones) near to you?
Worth going out with them, but always go at a pace you are comfortable with
Get one tomorrow
09-15-2006, 09:12 AM
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No biker mates really. Need to get to know some. Best way will probably be to get a bike and find a forum or something.
What you doing next Saturday? Wanna come and check an R6 out in Poole for me?
What you doing next Saturday? Wanna come and check an R6 out in Poole for me?
09-15-2006, 09:15 AM
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In Oxford Friday night and back home Saturday, possibly going for a blast in the car in the afternoon.
Will confirm nearer the time if you like?
Will confirm nearer the time if you like?
