Mod 1 test

[Panthor]

On Monday I will finally be doing my mod1 test and if all goes well mod2 on Friday. Just wondering if anyone has any advice? I've got training on Sunday but any extra advice would be much appreciated

[dweezel]

Rule No.1 - Don't Panic
(I'm afraid I don't know whats involved in a Mod1 (or Mod2 for that matter), But its always best to keep yer kool )

Best O Luck btw.

[Fazer Jake]

Just relax mod ones a peice of piss, sometimes nerves get the better of people.

Youll be fine 

[redman]

Expect the examiner to come accross as very serious :'( but expect this from the (tw@*) and dont let it put you off.  Take loads of deep breaths when hes telling you what to do next as soon as youve listened ignore the rest of his blurb tell yourself to do your shoulder checks keep calm and relax and show him what you can do. I was absolutely crapping myself  :lol  but i passed with no minors and found it easy just keep watchin all the vids on you tube then the mod 2 is a piece of piss regards Kazz .

[sadlonelygit]

what is this mod that people talk about

in my day you hacked up with a rough h@nda g5 and twice around the block and voila. you only failed if you hit the examiner on the e stop.
good luck...........and just think of the examiner naked........with a ball gag and butt plug inserted :b

[Panthor]

thanks for the advice guys. only thing now is try not to laugh at examiner when i imagine him in his s&m get up.

[Skippernick]

As above relax.
But don't be so relieved about passing mod 1 (as its allegedly hard, its not) that you relax too much in mod 2 and fail it like i did, twice. :lol
Still got loads of practice out of it.
Good thing doing it on different days though.
Let us know how you get on.

[Panthor]

instructor advised doing different days so we can concentrate on mod 1 training the day before that and mod 2 training for the 2 days before that test.  I think im just getting a bit nervous cos i really want to pass and go out for a ride on my fazer.

[redman]

instructor advised doing different days so we can concentrate on mod 1 training the day before that and mod 2 training for the 2 days before that test.  I think im just getting a bit nervous cos i really want to pass and go out for a ride on my fazer.

Lol I was the same as you shiny new Fazer sat in the kitchen wanting to go out and play un . Couple of things that helped me Dont use any back brake on emergency stop and start to brake as soon as you go through the speed trap , and when you do the swerve dont go through the cones straight go on an angle towards the swerve cone makes it much easier also shut the throttle off as soon as you go through the speed trap on the swerve as it makes the steering (swerve) really easy remember the examiners an  :moon ..with a gimp mask on..lol
Good Look Kazz

[DryRob]

Apparently there's nothing wrong with asking the examiner if you were fast enough through the speed trap on your high speed stuff. I think it's after the swerve you have to park up with your front wheel in a square of cones, make sure you do cos I saw someone fail for stopping where he shouldn't.
Don't look at the floor when you're doing the slow stuff, your body has a tendency to go where your head is pointing.
Do your observations every time you start to move the bike (even when it's turned off).

[know your limitations]

Following on from the rest of the sound advice I would add the following:


When doing your faster elements (emergency stop, hazard avoidance) DON'T GO ABOVE SECOND GEAR WHEN GETTING UP TO SPEED!
This  is one change too many and over complicates things.
In addition, when you come off the throttle IMMEDIATELY after going through the speed trap, you have the benefit of engine braking to assist you with your emergency stopping.
This same engine braking will mean you carry out your avoidance manoeuvre at a much reduced speed making it easier and less severe.
DO ask the examiner what your speed was after your first go through the speed trap, it is allowed and knowledge is power.
If at all possible, get to the test centre an hour before so you can watch earlier trainees doing it for real. When you see someone pass who clearly isn't as good as you, it is a real confidence boost.


8 months ago, I was in your shoes. I passed both Mods first time (Monday and Friday like you) and now wonder what all the worry was about.


I WISH YOU THE VERY BEST OF LUCK

[Panthor]

I passed!!!
Thanks for the advice guys. After the training yesterday I was confident going into it and passed with no minors and really felt kinda of silly building it up so much. Just gotta get mod 2 done now and then it's fazer time!

[Andy Clap]

Congratulations mate, well done.

[Skippernick]

Nice one, remember mod 2 is still a test. and other road users are involved and not under your control.

[DryRob]

well in, good luck for your "propper" test. If you can get out on a 125 the day before to practice riding whilst doing all your observations/procedures and talk yourself through what you are doing, helps relax you.

[mcyoungy]

well done 

[ghostbiker]

Grats and wish you well for mod 2

[Leonidas]

I passed!!!
Thanks for the advice guys. After the training yesterday I was confident going into it and passed with no minors and really felt kinda of silly building it up so much. Just gotta get mod 2 done now and then it's fazer time!

Top job! found mod 2 much easier than mod 1, its just a ride out with a bit more concentration. g get em!

[dweezel]

C mokin mokin L


Well done and congrats!

[Grahamm]

Well done!