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Title: Passed my mod1 today :D update (and mod 2, fazer purchased :))
Post by: mickvp on 12 June 2013, 12:36:08 pm
On a Fazer, no less :)

Only got 1 rider error for doing the swerve at 47kph the first time, got 51 on the second attempt though (although it didn't feel safe to me trying to do that speed in the wet?) . Well chuffed, just meed to get mod2 done now and I can get out riding on a proper bike in stead of my lady boy 125 :lol

The fella doing the test before me dropped his fazer too, right at the start while wheeling it into the parking space, didn't put it on the stand properly and over it went. I couldn't believe it.


Anyway, yeah, there's my useless story for today :o
Title: Re: Passed my mod1 today :D
Post by: ChristoT on 12 June 2013, 12:37:40 pm
On a Fazer, no less :)

Only got 1 rider error for doing the swerve at 47kph the first time, got 51 on the second attempt though (although it didn't feel safe to me trying to do that speed in the wet?) . Well chuffed, just meed to get mod2 done now and I can get out riding on a proper bike in stead of my lady boy 125 :lol

The fella doing the test before me dropped his fazer too, right at the start while wheeling it into the parking space, didn't put it on the stand properly and over it went. I couldn't believe it.


Anyway, yeah, there's my useless story for today :o

Congrats, mate! A good feeling, isn't it? See ya out there when you pass your mod 2!  :)
Title: Re: Passed my mod1 today :D
Post by: Enceladus on 12 June 2013, 12:40:46 pm
congrats  :D
Title: Re: Passed my mod1 today :D
Post by: Dead Eye on 12 June 2013, 12:52:18 pm
On a Fazer, no less :)

Only got 1 rider error for doing the swerve at 47kph the first time, got 51 on the second attempt though (although it didn't feel safe to me trying to do that speed in the wet?) . Well chuffed, just meed to get mod2 done now and I can get out riding on a proper bike in stead of my lady boy 125 :lol

Exactly what I did on my mod1 - only the one minor for not going fast enough... pretty sure that would happen if I took the test now  :evil

Mod 2 was soo easy by comparison in my opinion, had a nice ride out with no minors at all, was well chuffed with that result  :D

Good luck!!
Title: Re: Passed my mod1 today :D
Post by: Skippernick on 12 June 2013, 01:15:10 pm
On a Fazer, no less :)

Only got 1 rider error for doing the swerve at 47kph the first time, got 51 on the second attempt though (although it didn't feel safe to me trying to do that speed in the wet?) . Well chuffed, just meed to get mod2 done now and I can get out riding on a proper bike in stead of my lady boy 125 :lol

Exactly what I did on my mod1 - only the one minor for not going fast enough... pretty sure that would happen if I took the test now  :evil

Mod 2 was soo easy by comparison in my opinion, had a nice ride out with no minors at all, was well chuffed with that result  :D

Good luck!!


Well done.
I got one minor for a missed gear change.
BUT then went and thought ah mod 2 will be easy, IT IS STILL A TEST, failed it twice before i passed. :o
Title: Re: Passed my mod1 today :D
Post by: adeejaysdelight on 12 June 2013, 01:22:05 pm
Well done mate. And good luck with the rest of it!
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Post by: Lawrence on 12 June 2013, 01:23:33 pm
Well done  :thumbup
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Post by: JZS 600 on 12 June 2013, 01:47:45 pm
What's this swerve then?
 
(sorry, haven't done a test in a while,,,)
Title: Re: Passed my mod1 today :D
Post by: Looney tune on 12 June 2013, 02:06:40 pm
Well done, won't be long now  :)
Title: Re: Passed my mod1 today :D
Post by: Dead Eye on 12 June 2013, 02:21:53 pm
What's this swerve then?
 
(sorry, haven't done a test in a while,,,)

You are required to accelerate up to 50kph and swerve around a cone before coming to a complete stop between a set of other cones
Title: Re: Passed my mod1 today :D
Post by: ghostbiker on 12 June 2013, 02:35:00 pm
Grats, got 2 friends waiting for thier part 1. 1 takes it friday the other in a couple of weeks time
oddly the 2 things both are worried about is the swerve test and not going fast enough for it. and also the walk back garage park lol
both schools use the fazer to btw. seems like a popular choice now for schools with the new bhp rules
Title: Re: Passed my mod1 today :D
Post by: mickvp on 12 June 2013, 02:55:47 pm
Thanks everyone for the kind words, feels great to get one part out the way, just need to polish the normal riding standard for mod 2.

What's this swerve then?
 
(sorry, haven't done a test in a while,,,)


You can view the full layout of the mod 1 course online, here:

(http://www.jksmt.co.uk/images/mod1_left.gif)

Title: Re: Passed my mod1 today :D
Post by: red98 on 12 June 2013, 03:03:19 pm
as iam an old git i have not got a clue what a mod 1 is........but well done for passing it  :) ........christo...did you have any trouble with the swerve test  :rolleyes
Title: Re: Passed my mod1 today :D
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 12 June 2013, 03:21:55 pm
When I passed my test (the old 2-parter), I promptly went back to the cones and did it on my Kwak Turbo(which I had in the garage waiting for me to pass). Now, I don't consider myself to be a bad rider these days, but I often wonder if I'd pass the current test if I tried it - well done mate.
Sorry, but can't resist this - those were the days:
Title: Re: Passed my mod1 today :D
Post by: Dead Eye on 12 June 2013, 03:41:03 pm
I did my Mod 1 and Mod 2 on a GS500E - but his was before the new bhp and age rules came in. Thank god I got my licence before, would have easily cost me twice as much and taken 2 years longer to get where I am now :P
Title: Re: Passed my mod1 today :D
Post by: andybesy on 12 June 2013, 04:57:08 pm
Well done mate, nearly there.
Title: Re: Passed my mod1 today :D
Post by: Andy FZS on 12 June 2013, 05:54:27 pm
Well done. All I did was read a number plate and ride round the block a couple of times. Oh and not hit the examiner when he stepped out in front of me with his clipboard.
Andy
Title: Re: Passed my mod1 today :D
Post by: taylor on 12 June 2013, 05:57:41 pm
nice one m8ty, the easy bit next just driving around. good luck.
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Post by: robby boy on 12 June 2013, 06:19:50 pm
Well done yersell, an good luck we the next ain.
Title: Re: Passed my mod1 today :D
Post by: edoffroad on 12 June 2013, 06:40:23 pm
Well done mate, your half way there.... :thumbup
Title: Re: Passed my mod1 today :D
Post by: kitcrazy on 12 June 2013, 06:41:36 pm
well done m8 almost there :thumbup
Title: Re: Passed my mod1 today :D
Post by: mickvp on 23 June 2013, 09:30:38 pm
well, just back from another lesson there. Mod 2 is now booked. 2 weeks to go, hopefully I can get a pass first time and then the wee VL will be going up for sale :)
Title: Re: Passed my mod1 today :D
Post by: chaz on 23 June 2013, 09:51:31 pm
wow that looks complicated, wasn't like that in the 60s, read a number plate, go round the block, doing left turns then round the other way doing right turns, emergency stop, a few questions on the highway code and it was pass or fail.
I failed first time for not going fast enough. I took my test in Goole, I'd never been there till the test, no training, just the myths that mates told you, I passed 2nd time and I got the ginger bloke who never passed anyone?
Title: Re: Passed my mod1 today :D
Post by: dBfazer600 on 23 June 2013, 10:13:34 pm
Good luck with mod 2 mate. I got a telling off for speeding but still passed and I think it was due to handling a sudden breakdown of an ambulance in front of me just coming off a roundabout as I blipped the throttle to get by in a good sized gap and left my examiner behind.  :lol
 
Daz
Title: Re: Passed my mod1 today :D
Post by: Davebo on 23 June 2013, 10:32:49 pm
Well done and good luck with Mod 2. Did mine in November after 30 years off a bike. So glad I did it.

The swerve test can be a little easier if you line it up right.  ;)
Title: Re: Passed my mod1 today :D
Post by: mickvp on 05 July 2013, 05:40:14 pm
well. today i tok my MOD2 part of my test....










and PASSED!  :D :D :D

so now its time to shop around for a good (preferably RED) FZS 600 :)

let the hunt begin!
Title: Re: Passed my mod1 today :D
Post by: Skippernick on 05 July 2013, 05:45:12 pm
Well done, enjoy shopping.
Title: Re: Passed my mod1 today :D
Post by: Davebo on 05 July 2013, 06:27:54 pm
Yay! Well done. :rollin

There's always the Thousand to consider ...  ;)
Title: Re: Passed my mod1 today :D
Post by: mickvp on 05 July 2013, 07:08:03 pm
Nah, insurance for me makes the thou unreasonable, I'm around £250-300 for the year on and fzs 600, but 850-950 for the thou!

Maybe in a year or two when there's some no claims discount to help :)
Title: Re: Passed my mod1 today :D
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 05 July 2013, 07:30:13 pm
Well done Mick! Seems to me you can't go far wrong with the 600 anyway. Hope you can get one sorted soon.
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Post by: sure2ride on 08 July 2013, 02:29:48 pm
Well Done !   Bet you are feeling great. Enjoy the bike shopping, ride safe but remember the learning has only just begun!
Title: Re: Passed my mod1 today :D
Post by: Enceladus on 08 July 2013, 02:34:17 pm
congrats :)
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Post by: budgiemurray on 08 July 2013, 03:46:06 pm
Well done. Some of the guys on here think a mod 1 is someone riding a scooter and wearing a parka :))

Budgie

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Title: Re: Passed my mod1 today :D
Post by: Frosties on 08 July 2013, 04:07:46 pm
Nice one Mick, got to be a great feeling being on the lookout for a bike. Top bloke.


Errrrrr, you didn't mention how many advisories and what they were for..............c'mon, SPILL, you're amongst piss takers  :lol :lol :lol
Title: Re: Passed my mod1 today :D
Post by: mr self destruct on 08 July 2013, 04:21:59 pm
well. today i tok my MOD2 part of my test....










and PASSED!  :D :D :D

so now its time to shop around for a good (preferably RED) FZS 600 :)

let the hunt begin!


Congratulations bud! Passed mine 5 weeks ago and ride my red 600 every day now!  :D
Title: Re: Passed my mod1 today :D
Post by: mickvp on 08 July 2013, 07:38:32 pm
i got 2 minors for indicating late, thats it :thumb:

Well, its out with the old:

(http://i642.photobucket.com/albums/uu141/mickwhitworth/IMAG1501_zps988f4940.jpg)

(http://i642.photobucket.com/albums/uu141/mickwhitworth/IMAG1504_zps57fcae6c.jpg)

And IN with the new!

(http://i642.photobucket.com/albums/uu141/mickwhitworth/IMAG1505_zpsbf51d801.jpg)

(http://i642.photobucket.com/albums/uu141/mickwhitworth/IMAG1506_zps72a6bb57.jpg)

(http://i642.photobucket.com/albums/uu141/mickwhitworth/IMAG1507_zpscbd19089.jpg)

just back from picking up a 2 previous owner, 13000 mile 600 foxeye, and although its not the red I had originally hoped for, im chuffed to bits with it! :)
Title: Re: Passed my mod1 today :D update (and mod 2, fazer purchased :))
Post by: robby boy on 08 July 2013, 11:54:08 pm
Well done mate, nice fast blue one, yes please!!  :rollin
Title: Re: Passed my mod1 today :D update (and mod 2, fazer purchased :))
Post by: Andy FZS on 09 July 2013, 04:44:45 am
It is the best colour.
Title: Re: Passed my mod1 today :D update (and mod 2, fazer purchased :))
Post by: Frosties on 09 July 2013, 07:28:40 am
Very sweet looking bike mate - enjoy!


2 minors = a bloody good pass, nice one!
Title: Re: Passed my mod1 today :D update (and mod 2, fazer purchased :))
Post by: simonm on 09 July 2013, 07:41:11 am
Well done.  I passed this year too :-).  Yours was better than mine tho, I failed my mod 1 first time for locking up the rear wheel for about half a metre (doh), then passed the mod 2 with 3 minors.

Oh well. Best of luck and ride safe.
Title: Re: Passed my mod1 today :D update (and mod 2, fazer purchased :))
Post by: mickvp on 09 July 2013, 07:45:21 am
cheers guys, just back in from my first nightshift (took the bike to work last night - rude not to when its nearly 30 degrees outside :lol), amazing how much more respect you get on the roads without "L" plates on, that much is for sure!
Title: Re: Passed my mod1 today :D update (and mod 2, fazer purchased :))
Post by: Skippernick on 09 July 2013, 01:22:12 pm
cheers guys, just back in from my first nightshift (took the bike to work last night - rude not to when its nearly 30 degrees outside :lol ), amazing how much more respect you get on the roads without "L" plates on, that much is for sure!


There you go, remember to nod to L plates from now on, it will make them feel better.
Title: Re: Passed my mod1 today :D update (and mod 2, fazer purchased :))
Post by: Frosties on 09 July 2013, 03:46:41 pm
cheers guys, just back in from my first nightshift (took the bike to work last night - rude not to when its nearly 30 degrees outside :lol ), amazing how much more respect you get on the roads without "L" plates on, that much is for sure!


There you go, remember to nod to L plates from now on, it will make them feel better.


Totally agree - I always nod to learners! Buuuuuuuuuut i need shooting - nodded to a friggin tricycle (Piaggio MP3) this morning on way to work at 5.30am (tired). No excuse for it really I know........felt low all day  :'(
Title: Re: Passed my mod1 today :D update (and mod 2, fazer purchased :))
Post by: Dead Eye on 09 July 2013, 04:27:36 pm
I actually got my first EVER returned nod from a moped last week! I was shocked! Almost 2 years riding and hundreds of mopeds with only one to ever return it
Title: Re: Passed my mod1 today :D update (and mod 2, fazer purchased :))
Post by: simonm on 09 July 2013, 05:41:01 pm
I actually got my first EVER returned nod from a moped last week! I was shocked! Almost 2 years riding and hundreds of mopeds with only one to ever return it
I nod at all two wheeled and engined vehicles :-), actually surprised at the number of motorbikes that blank you