katymay

I have all 3 as well. I hardly ever use Amazon prime fire stick, not a lot on there and most of you have to pay for. I only use the fire stick for watching The Grand Tour. I normally go between Netflix and Sky for films.

Give it some more practice. I got this from another website: The Bend, Swerve and Stopping between the cones - Entry into the bend is not nearly as important as the exit. In fact you can make it quite difficult by going too fast into the bend. Approach the bend in second gear at about 15 mph. Keep the motorcycle in the same gear and look through the bend. For a 125cc motorcycle as you begin to leave the bend start to accelerate hard. Resist the temptation to change gear - just leave it in 2nd gear. It sounds utterly hideous, however, if you leave the motorcycle in second gear you will go through the timing gear at about 32 - 33mph (52 - 54kph) which is ideal. For a 500cc motorcycle it is again best to leave it in 2nd gear through the bend, start to accelerate on the exit and then hook 3rd gear at the final two red guide cones. Keep accelerating reasonably hard. Problems lie in both accelerating far too hard and then being freaked out by the swerve and slowing down, or being a little too slow because you hooked 3rd gear too early. Remember that the swerve is really not that severe - we have been through at 80kph on a Harley Davidson; not a bike known for its fast changes of direction! You will be allowed two goes so do not panic; during practise we found most people got it fairly easily on the second go - again 48 7 49kph are ok. As for the swerve, again look where you want to go. Most of the swerving is actually done after you have cleared the blue avoidance cone. Once you have cleared the timing gear throttle off, clear the blue cone, swerve and only then apply the brakes when you are in a straight line. This can mean the two cones where you need to stop can come up a bit quick; however, progressive use of both brakes makes this fairly straight forward. In practise we have not found many students have issues with this manoeuvre. The object of this exercise is to separate the steering from braking - you can't do both at the same time or it will end in tears. http://lightningpass.com/how-fail-your-test-1

How did you get the 2 speeds, as there is only 1 speed trap at the cones before the swerve, no speed trap at the swerve itself and you shouldn't be looking at your speedo when doing the swerve. Only the front wheel needs to be within the 4 blue cone box area, which makes me think it was actually a different reason for failing or you didn't understand why you failed. Your attitude towards tests and the examiners doesn't appear to be a good one. Motorcycling is hard and the tests are not easy, if you really wanted to do this then you would try again. I wonder if selling your things already was a bit premature and after giving it some time and thought you might change your mind about quitting?

The way you described how he maneuvered it is how I was taught to move it for my DAS MOD1 test, right hand on pillion saddle, left hand on handle (clutch side).

Anyone going to Brightona this year? Heard it is going to be raining all day

Really lovely bike! I would like one myself. Glad you are enjoying her

Try the local council. I don't know about where you are, but where I am the council housing association rent garages at a monthly fee.

Oh wow.. this thread

Just come across this post. Gave me a giggle!

This is what I did, I couldn't afford all the gear and the CBT + DAS course. I got a 0% interest credit card. Have a look at moneysavingexpert.co.uk he lists all of the best credit cards.

My advice is don't look at the speedo at all, look where you want to go. Get into 2nd gear and hear it rev, that will be the speed you will need to be for the speed trap. Once through the speed trap look between the cones for the swerve then look at where you want to stop which should be in line with the middle of the 4 cones (doesn't have to be inside the cones).

I'm not really sure which bike to get to be honest. I have limited funds so can't be too fussy! My dad has suggested a Suzuki SV650 which are apparently a good beginner bike.

Hi all. Today I passed mod 2! I am so glad it's over and done with. Now I am in the market for a bike

The theory test only costs £23. I agree with the others regarding using a training school bike that way you are covered with insurance etc. However, if you can't get it booked in before your theory test runs out, it doesn't cost a lot to do it again.