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I've got a pair of merlin boots. Really comfy and warm but most of all waterproof!

I had thought about doing this before I even had my CBT. But the school I went to advised spacing it out to let the stuff I was learning sink in. So I went from zero biking experience to having my A license in about 10 weeks. Did a total of about 5 or 6 full days training in this space of time. Took me 3 goes at the mod 1 test and passed the mod 2 first time. Passed in September and went straight out and bought a street triple r. Have been commuting to and from work on it but looking forward to the good weather to get some longer runs. I'm of the opinion that spreading it out over a number of weeks worked better for me. It took me a bit of time to get clutch control down and the biggest part of it was getting the technique right in my head between sessions.

Did mine on a 650 Gladius. I was unsure on what size of bike I would be comfortable on before my DAS. Had been looking at Ninja 300 at one point. I found the Gladius a really beginner friendly bike and have gone and bought a Street Triple R now which is 675. I'd say by the time you've done your tests your confidence will be much higher and you'll be comfortable on your 600 bike!

Good one! Mod 2 should be a breeze then!

Thanks! Found a black 2010 STR with gold wheels at the weekend, looks great. Insurance is reasonable for me on my 1st year of riding and has the Triumph alarm/immobiliser (also bought oxford disk lock and chain too). Delivery on Friday. Cant wait!! I have one of the usual covers but don't have room for a shed without putting it on the grass which would probably kill it over the winter. It's a rented house so I don't want to give them any reason to withhold the deposit. On that point, I was thinking of getting one of these, any thoughts?: http://www.amazon.co.uk/FeelGoodUK-Moto ... X1QANKZ0T4

Unfortunately my dreams of a Street triple have been delayed. Can't get insurance for the 2014 model I was after (I'm 30 but having zero NCB and no garage puts this one outta my reach). I can however get insurance on a 2012 r so am on the hunt for one at the minute. I'll hopefully get it sorted at the weekend as there are a few at dealers near to me with some in stock.

Cheers guys! Yep Thursday seems like ages away!

Passed the mod 2 today! (5 minor faults). And then proceeded to the nearest triumph dealer. Put some cash down on a 2014 street triple r. [emoji13] Gota wait now until Thursday before I can pick it up.

Thought I'd say hello as a new member. Passed my Mod 1 on Friday. It was my 3rd attempt. Left foot down on the figure of 8 of my first test and then right foot down on the U turn of my 2nd test. 3rd test, no more feet so got the pass. Got a rider fault as the examiner thought I could have stopped shorter on the emergency stop but he did say I was doing 60Kph. One step closer to buying that street triple Mod 2 on Friday week and feel much more confident; probably as I've driven a car for 8 years and feel fairly comfortable on the road.