Psychybikey Posted July 19, 2018 Share Posted July 19, 2018 Hi guys. A long time since I've posted. But finally after 3 attempts at Mod 1 and 6 goes at Mod 2 I have finally passed Mod 2, only on my 125, and a long way to go before I can ride my beautiful Suzuki TU 250X. I need to find an instructor with a low enough 500cc for me to get my feet within touching distance of the ground, and whose centre of gravity is low enough for me not to overbalance.I struggle on a pushbike so this is a real issue. But at least I don't have to do my CBT or theory test ever again, and there is no time limit now so the pressure is off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bender Posted July 19, 2018 Share Posted July 19, 2018 Well done on the pass and the perseverance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fullscreenaging Posted July 19, 2018 Share Posted July 19, 2018 Well done!You need to find an instructor that will meet you at your house, put the headset on you and give you lessons on your 250. You can get insurance for your bike in your name if you haven’t already. Look into it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tankbag Posted July 19, 2018 Share Posted July 19, 2018 Well done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonio Posted July 19, 2018 Share Posted July 19, 2018 Well done!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tango Posted July 19, 2018 Share Posted July 19, 2018 Congrats......hats off to your perseverance. ....well done...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoggs Posted July 19, 2018 Share Posted July 19, 2018 congrats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rennie Posted July 19, 2018 Share Posted July 19, 2018 Well Done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIKERDAD Posted July 19, 2018 Share Posted July 19, 2018 Well done you .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 20, 2018 Share Posted July 20, 2018 Congrats! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arwen Posted July 20, 2018 Share Posted July 20, 2018 (edited) Well done! If you can't get an instructor to take you out on your own bike, find one who is good at teaching people with shorter legs There are loads of tips and tricks to get around not being able to put both feet on the ground, but most of all you need the confidence to practice them. An good instructor will help a lot with that! Edited July 20, 2018 by Arwen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikestrivens Posted July 20, 2018 Share Posted July 20, 2018 Excellent news [mention]Psychybikey[/mention] well done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRH Posted July 20, 2018 Share Posted July 20, 2018 Well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastbob Posted July 20, 2018 Share Posted July 20, 2018 We'll done on passing your test . Now you can begin to learn how to ride a motorbike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slowlycatchymonkey Posted July 20, 2018 Share Posted July 20, 2018 Congratulations big styley! I’ve spent a few mins reading your early posts and I have to say wow you have got some strong genes, what great perseverance, you deserve that pass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psychybikey Posted July 20, 2018 Author Share Posted July 20, 2018 Well done!You need to find an instructor that will meet you at your house, put the headset on you and give you lessons on your 250. You can get insurance for your bike in your name if you haven’t already. Look into it.Sadly this is not the case. My instructor enquired about this last year. The bike will have to be at least a 500cc, with that power to weight ratio thing that I don't understand, but the gist of it is that my 250 is not suitable because it doesn't fulfil the requirements. A pity, but there it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psychybikey Posted July 20, 2018 Author Share Posted July 20, 2018 Not so much perseverance as bloody-mindedness. I have spent far too much to give up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psychybikey Posted July 20, 2018 Author Share Posted July 20, 2018 Congratulations big styley! I’ve spent a few mins reading your early posts and I have to say wow you have got some strong genes, what great perseverance, you deserve that pass Really? I can't find many of my old posts. Sometimes I wish I'd kept a diary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikestrivens Posted July 20, 2018 Share Posted July 20, 2018 Congratulations big styley! I’ve spent a few mins reading your early posts and I have to say wow you have got some strong genes, what great perseverance, you deserve that pass Really? I can't find many of my old posts. Sometimes I wish I'd kept a diary. Click on your name and scroll down to search users posts to see every post you’ve ever made. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slowlycatchymonkey Posted July 20, 2018 Share Posted July 20, 2018 Really want to know if you’ve taken your 250 out yet. If you have what’s it feel like after all this time? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fullscreenaging Posted July 20, 2018 Share Posted July 20, 2018 Well done!You need to find an instructor that will meet you at your house, put the headset on you and give you lessons on your 250. You can get insurance for your bike in your name if you haven’t already. Look into it.Sadly this is not the case. My instructor enquired about this last year. The bike will have to be at least a 500cc, with that power to weight ratio thing that I don't understand, but the gist of it is that my 250 is not suitable because it doesn't fulfil the requirements. A pity, but there it is. Thank you for enlightening me. The rules keep changing and I’m obviously out of touch. Sorry to hear you are going to find the next step a big challenge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psychybikey Posted July 21, 2018 Author Share Posted July 21, 2018 A pain, isn't it? The irony is that my 250 is actually lighter and easier than my 125. I've only ridden it once, in a car park. I keep it on the road so my husband can ride it and keep it charged up for me so once when we went out I had a go on it in a big empty car park. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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