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    • ChokoC
      Choko
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      Clutch clutch clutch! You’ll be able to ride super slow @BenBWH

      Less is more

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      • RossR
        Ross
        IHUK Crew
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          NickD
          The Unwoven
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          @BenBWH I rode a 125 for a couple of years before taking my mod 1, the main thing I wish I'd taken notice of then is using the back brake to stabilise the bike in slow speed manoeuvres. It makes it way easier to do. For the emergency stop remember that most of the braking is done with the front brake, and the more the forks are compressing, the less grip you'll have at the back. Surprised you locked up though, didn't the bike have ABS? They didn't when I learnt, but that was about 15 years back.

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          • louisboscoL
            louisbosco
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            @BenBWH I think what you don't realise is that you have more distance than what's in your head during the emergency stop. stay calm and don't forget to hit the rear brakes as well

            "Loyalty is a two way street. If i'm asking for it from you, then you're getting it from me."

            • Harvey Specter
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            • BenBWHB
              BenBWH
              Haraki san Student
              @NickD
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              @NickD hey man, yeah I’m working on those bits and drag the back brake now! Yeah I locked the wheel up, it was raining pretty heavily plus as I squeezed to front brake and the bike leaned forward I pressed the rear too much. Am feeling more confident for tomorrow!

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              • BenBWHB
                BenBWH
                Haraki san Student
                @louisbosco
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                @louisbosco your right there mate, for some reason I treated it more like I was driving a car. Have been practicing so hopefully will pass in the morning

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                  NickD
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                  Good luck!

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                  • Denimhead 0D
                    Denimhead 0
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                    @BenBWH Good luck Ben! You got this 🙌

                    IG - gratefuldenimhead (jeans and boots), Norseamerican (bicycles)

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                    • louisboscoL
                      louisbosco
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                      @BenBWH how'd you go mate??

                      "Loyalty is a two way street. If i'm asking for it from you, then you're getting it from me."

                      • Harvey Specter
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                      • BenBWHB
                        BenBWH
                        Haraki san Student
                        @Denimhead 0
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                        @Denimhead-0 got the pass today Jay! 1 minor, put my foot down BEFORE I even made it into the test area! 😂😂😂 Nerves were bad man but we got there in the end!

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                        • BenBWHB
                          BenBWH
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                          @louisbosco
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                          @louisbosco we got the pass dude! One minor which was committed before I’d even got into the test area (doh!) We’re halfway there now just the last section to pass and I’m golden man! Thanks for asking!

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                          • BenBWHB
                            BenBWH
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                            Hey all, just wanted to let you all know we got the pass today! 1 minor, put my foot down out of sheer nerves but that was it, zero faults all the way round the rest of the test! Thanks for the advice and support gang! One last test to pass and then I’m fully licensed! Let’s goooo!

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                            • Denimhead 0D
                              Denimhead 0
                              Iron Heart Deity
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                              @BenBWH That’s awesome 👏 Congrats 🍾

                              IG - gratefuldenimhead (jeans and boots), Norseamerican (bicycles)

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                              • BenBWHB
                                BenBWH
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                                @Denimhead 0
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                                @Denimhead-0 thank you mate!

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                                • GoodtimeJohnnyG
                                  GoodtimeJohnny
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                                  @BenBWH Congrats man that's amazing!

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                                  • goosehdG
                                    goosehd
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                                    @BenBWH congratulations!! It is a great feeling 😎

                                    “our policy of no discussions regarding politics, religion, asparagus, and other controversial issues.” - Andrew

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                                    • ChokoC
                                      Choko
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                                      Nice! @BenBWH youll get better every time you ride. You won’t even think about anything after a while

                                      Less is more

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                                      • BenBWHB
                                        BenBWH
                                        Haraki san Student
                                        @GoodtimeJohnny
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                                        @GoodtimeJohnny thanks pal! Big weight off my shoulders as I really struggle with test stuff! Much appreciated

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                                        • BenBWHB
                                          BenBWH
                                          Haraki san Student
                                          @goosehd
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                                          @goosehd sure is Goose! Cheers bro

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                                          • BenBWHB
                                            BenBWH
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                                            @Choko
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                                            @Choko thanks mate! I did notice a big change in last months ride to the test and today’s, was much easier and I just felt more prepared and capable. Looking forward to adding to that!

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