Motorcycles

[Ross]

[NickD]

@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.

[louisbosco]

@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

[BenBWH]

@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!

[BenBWH]

@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

[NickD]

Good luck!

[Denimhead 0]

@BenBWH Good luck Ben! You got this

[louisbosco]

@BenBWH how'd you go mate??

[BenBWH]

@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!

[BenBWH]

@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!

[BenBWH]

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!

[Denimhead 0]

@BenBWH That’s awesome Congrats

[BenBWH]

@Denimhead-0 thank you mate!

[GoodtimeJohnny]

@BenBWH Congrats man that's amazing!

[goosehd]

@BenBWH congratulations!! It is a great feeling

[Choko]

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

[BenBWH]

@GoodtimeJohnny thanks pal! Big weight off my shoulders as I really struggle with test stuff! Much appreciated

[BenBWH]

@goosehd sure is Goose! Cheers bro

[BenBWH]

@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!

[WithBongInHand]

@BenBWH Well done mate. What Triumph are you eyeing?