Module 1 is booked for next SAT !!!

[Nico_babe]

Hey everyone.

Thought I would give you all the heads up that i have booked for my Module 1 for next Sat [smiley=thumbsup.gif]

Have a 3 hour lesson next Tues and another one on the Wed and then Sat is the test.

Really excited and cant wait till module 2 is over and its smooth sailing ;D

[AlanMc]

You go for it girl, if got just over 6 weeks before i start my training [smiley=thumbsup.gif]

[jonnydangerous]

good luck both!
20 years since i passed my test.......!!!! changed a bit since then... ;-)

[Jacde]

Fab news Nico
Fingers crossed for you (be me soon hopefully!) [smiley=thumbsup.gif]

[R2D2]

Fingers crossed, won't be long til you can rip off the L-plates! Are you going for Direct Access or the A2 licence?

Chris

[Nico_babe]

Hi R2D2

Could you see me doing the restricted? LOL i think not. Nah im a all or nothing person so its the DAS. [smiley=thumbsup.gif]

[bobf279]

Woohoo look at all these new bikers on the way, good luck all

[Nokesy]

Good luck both of you! Will give you soooooooo much pleasure!! [smiley=happy.gif]

[Roll_on]

Good luck with module 1, I'm sure you will breeze it.

[R1chie]

Module 1? Sounds like something from Star Wars.

Not sure what exactly it is, but good luck anyway ;D

[zachl]

i did mine last year, best thing i ever did by far....

good luck to you both, i'm sure you'll be passed in no time

[Nico_babe]

Thanks everyone. Watch this space [smiley=thumbsup.gif]

[slowr1der]

Best of luck with it all [smiley=thumbsup.gif]

[BB]

Good luck with it! [smiley=thumbsup.gif]

BB

[Taylor86]

Did my Mod 1 last year in the same week as my CBT!
Bit unnerving doing it so quickly, but passed first time [smiley=thumbsup.gif]

Best of luck to ya!! And remember not to brake in the middle of the "hazard avoidance" manoevre!! :)

[Morticia]

Best of luck babe!

[igbell]

good luck

[bobf279]

Did you take your MOD 1 test? If so how did you get on?

[Nico_babe]

Nah its this next sat im doing it. :) Will let you know how it goes (gulp) :-*

[bobf279]

You'll be fine, where are you doing it?

[Nico_babe]

Newbury :-/

[Mark_Able]

Make sure they teach you counter-steering, and you'll find the avoidance a breeze. Best advice, don't rush any exercises, and before setting off, take a moment to think what the examiner will be looking for. With both the 'speed' exercises, don't be too concerned about your speed through traps the first time. You'll get a second chance if you're not quite there. Before going into test, I make my pupils ride along at 35mph in second gear for a stretch, to get used to the sound of the bike at those revs. That way, you won't be looking at the speedo, you'll be doing it by ear.

Good luck... [smiley=thumbsup.gif]

[Last Train]

Best of luck [smiley=thumbsup.gif]

[charlie]

Good luck, looking forward to hearing how you get on.

[Nico_babe]

Make sure they teach you counter-steering, and you'll find the avoidance a breeze. Best advice, don't rush any exercises, and before setting off, take a moment to think what the examiner will be looking for. With both the 'speed' exercises, don't be too concerned about your speed through traps the first time. You'll get a second chance if you're not quite there. Before going into test, I make my pupils ride along at 35mph in second gear for a stretch, to get used to the sound of the bike at those revs. That way, you won't be looking at the speedo, you'll be doing it by ear.


Thanks very much for the advice. I am really just looking forward to getting on with it and seeing the end goal in sight. [smiley=thumbsup.gif]

Will Let you all know how i get on. :-*

Good luck... [smiley=thumbsup.gif]

[Lorraine]

Good Luck [smiley=thumbsup.gif]

[Nico_babe]

Well the first 3 hour practise was a disaster today. I really struggled with the Slalom, figure of 8 and the slow riding. :'(

Im really worried now. Got tomorrow lesson again and then test on Sat so stressing a bit. Any advice will be good [smiley=thumbsup.gif]

[Davey]

Well the first 3 hour practise was a disaster today. I really struggled with the Slalom, figure of 8 and the slow riding. :'(

Im really worried now. Got tomorrow lesson again and then test on Sat so stressing a bit. Any advice will be good [smiley=thumbsup.gif]


Biggest advice I can give is to relax! Once you relax to will steer better and don't forget to look where you want to go NOT at what you want to miss!

But once you relax and enjoy it the rest will fall into place.

[igbell]

Well posted Stu, I follow what Stu says, look at where you want to go not the front wheel, I used to do that and struggled, then when I learnt to look into the distance I was fine.
Relaxing is always good as then you arent thinking about what you should of done or could of done.

[Roll_on]

Well the first 3 hour practise was a disaster today. I really struggled with the Slalom, figure of 8 and the slow riding. :'(

Im really worried now. Got tomorrow lesson again and then test on Sat so stressing a bit. Any advice will be good [smiley=thumbsup.gif]
Stay calm Nicky you know you can do it just forget its a test imagine your out on your own just having a play and practice, so don't rush and be smooth. Remember you need this so you can ride my Ducati.

[BB]

Well the first 3 hour practise was a disaster today. I really struggled with the Slalom, figure of 8 and the slow riding. :'(

Im really worried now. Got tomorrow lesson again and then test on Sat so stressing a bit. Any advice will be good [smiley=thumbsup.gif]
Stay calm Nicky you know you can do it just forget its a test imagine your out on your own just having a play and practice, so don't rush and be smooth. Remember you need this so you can ride my Ducati.

Just remember this and relax! 8-)

BB

[Mark_Able]

When you get tense, without realising, your arms stiffen up. Make a conscious effort to relax your arms so you can steer properly. Have you considered using one of the school's bikes? We use Yamaha YBR125's, and they're a lot easier to weave between the cones. [smiley=thumbsup.gif]

[bobf279]

Like all the rest said, relax make sure you sit comfy and look where you want to go. It will be alright on the day. My problem was the U turn but when it came to it on the test it went sweet as a nut.

[Nico_babe]

When you get tense, without realising, your arms stiffen up. Make a conscious effort to relax your arms so you can steer properly. Have you considered using one of the school's bikes? We use Yamaha YBR125's, and they're a lot easier to weave between the cones. [smiley=thumbsup.gif]

Im doing my DAS so am on an ER500

The riding part is fine but am struggling with the slow riding control stuff. Im not used to being able to turn the handlebars into a turn as i have been riding the YZFr125 sports bike.

I know i was very tense and at one stage even shed a tear (silly girl) so i think if i relax a bit and stop worrying it may be smoother.
:(

[Mark_Able]

I've sent you a PM... [smiley=thumbsup.gif]

[Nico_babe]

Ok so i have been totally screwed by the training company i have been going through. Paid alot of money for the instructor chatting on the phone most of the time and test was suppposed to be yesterday and then was told he forgot to book it but managed to get us in today then got a call this morning to say that the tests had been cancelled going forward at the Newbury test centre as the test grounds are "not fit". Could only happen on the day that hubbie and I are supposed to do the test LOL LOL LOL i goota laugh. It keeps me sane.

Able training, I will be sending you a message shortly. Really should have gone through you from the word go but thought staying local was a better plan. Hard lesson learnt.

Anyway everyone, thats the update i have for my test results. No result. LOL

Ah well everything happens for a reason hey [smiley=thumbsup.gif]

[Roll_on]

Never mind Nicky sounds like your instructor was rubbish you would certainly be better off with Able Training I know they are a bit far this way really but they do have a great reputation.
Maybe I'm going to have a pillion on a few more rideouts.

[Uber Dave]

Sorry to hear that Nicky, although good things come to those who wait so I am sure it will be fine in the end!

[AlanMc]

just remember that it was not ur fault, but there is alot of ppl who will be there to help u, even tho ive not started my training yet, im getting a lot of encourgement from the ppl ive met on here, so put it behind u, u know u can do it [smiley=thumbsup.gif]

[Jacde]

Name and shame them Nicky [smiley=evil.gif]

They've cost you time and money (and stress!!)

[R1chie]

Sounds like a bit of a cluster.

My guess he had plans yesterday...maybe watching the footie.

Either way...it's good you can laugh it off. Hope you get it sorted and pass soon

[bobf279]

Bummer, hope you get it sorted soon

[Dabz]

Sorry to hear that, I have confidence that Able Training with sort you out though!

[Mark_Able]

Sorry to hear about your troubles. Like you say, not professional if they're on the phone all the time. I'm surprised they managed to get tests at all at the weekend. Bristol won't do weekend tests. I'll PM you my number... [smiley=thumbsup.gif]

[BB]

Sorry to hear that >:( Hope you get sorted soon.

BB

[Davey]

Sorry to hear you got messed about - can you please name them so i am aware as I don't want to put anyone there as I only recommend schools on student recommendations and/ or I know and trust. If you don't want to post it please PM me it

Give abletraining a call as I've heard good things about them 8-) [smiley=thumbsup.gif]

[Nico_babe]

Hey Stu,

Company is Bike2Bike in Newbury. I believe its not just me that they messed around. I spoke with a mate of mine today who said he did his training through them and they also messsed him around with being inconsistant with dates and details.
I was really just looking for somewhere local to do the training but to be honest even though their office was based in Newbury, we (hubbie and I and instructor) had to travel all the way to somewhere in Basingstoke from Newbury to get somewhere to train.

So now im not to worried on how far i need to travel for the training. So I will be giving Able training a call. Hard expensive lesson learnt but at least we can move forward feeling more secure.

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[Geordie Stu]

Sorry to gear your News. You will get sorted probably for the best Mark will get you sorted. Keep going [smiley=thumbsup.gif]

[Mark_Able]

Thanks for all the recommendations folks. We've now got Nicky and hubby sorted and booked in, with a healthy WiltshireBikers discount... [smiley=thumbsup.gif]

[Nico_babe]

Im now a happy bunny :) Thanks everyone

[bobf279]

Glad your sorted now and Mark doesn't let people down, not even sure he has a mobile ;D so he can't spend all day on the phone

[Roll_on]

Sounds like its sorted for you now Nicky so with luck you soon have your part one.

[AlanMc]

Glad to hear uve got good news, from wot ive been told able training are really good and helpful [smiley=thumbsup.gif]

[Davey]

Hey Stu,

Company is Bike2Bike in Newbury. I believe its not just me that they messed around. I spoke with a mate of mine today who said he did his training through them and they also messsed him around with being inconsistant with dates and details.
I was really just looking for somewhere local to do the training but to be honest even though their office was based in Newbury, we (hubbie and I and instructor) had to travel all the way to somewhere in Basingstoke from Newbury to get somewhere to train.

So now im not to worried on how far i need to travel for the training. So I will be giving Able training a call. Hard expensive lesson learnt but at least we can move forward feeling more secure.

[smiley=thumbsup.gif] [smiley=thumbsup.gif]

Thanks for letting me know - luckily I've never recommended them to anyone! But then again i only use 2 and thats Able Training and Riding in Action depending on peoples location - these are both training schools i know trust and like thier training technique (being a former instructor I look at it different than a student [smiley=thumbsup.gif] ) As Able training will vouch I will check them out before - I do speak to students and check realistic pass rates none of this fabricated made up ****e so many say!

[Honda_Star]

I can highly recommend Riding in Action in Wroughton - I did my training with them. Big thumbs up to those guys [smiley=thumbsup.gif]

[Mark_Able]

Riding in Action are good guys. I know Martin very well. We're ex-CSM instructors, as are a lot of bike instructors. One thing about CSM, they had very good training techniques... [smiley=thumbsup.gif]

[Nico_babe]

Update time.

Module 1 is booked for This Monday. Soooo excited and am feeling confident and ready to take it on.

[smiley=thumbsup.gif]

[Roll_on]

Goodluck for Monday Nicky shows how good training can help and its great you now feel confident.

[BB]

Good luck! [smiley=thumbsup.gif]

BB

[bobf279]

Good luck

[Lorraine]

good luck [smiley=thumbsup.gif]

[Jacde]

Fingers crossed for you Nicky :)

[Nico_babe]

Right here is the update. I failed mod 1 today :(

BUT

I didnt fail on something bad. I didnt get any faults at all, and did both the speed tests at the right speed first time, but

the examiner said that I did not stop fast enough on the emergency stop.

Granted, I was so so happy that i was home free and that all the rest of the manouvers had gone right, that I know i must have let my guard down a bit and could have breaked harder.
Anyway, I had a bit of a cry and realised that everything happens for a reason. Mark has been brilliant!! Will be redoing the test next week some time I hope.

Hope is not yet lost.

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[Roll_on]

Sorry to hear that Nicky you have been trying so hard, still now you know you can do it all so next week you should sail through.

[Nokesy]

Congrats for getting everything else so right - that is a real achievement. I know you'll be just fine next time. I will be thinking of you and wishing you well! [smiley=thumbsup.gif]

Never in biking can you let your guard down as that's when things can go wrong - but there is no better time to learn this than right at the very start - will hopefully hold you in good stead as a great rider! Which will be very soon! [smiley=thumbsup.gif]

[Nico_babe]

Congrats for getting everything else so right - that is a real achievement. I know you'll be just fine next time. I will be thinking of you and wishing you well! [smiley=thumbsup.gif]

Never in biking can you let your guard down as that's when things can go wrong - but there is no better time to learn this than right at the very start - will hopefully hold you in good stead as a great rider! Which will be very soon! [smiley=thumbsup.gif]



xxxx [smiley=thumbsup.gif] [smiley=thumbsup.gif]

[Mark_Able]

Mike and I were very disappointed for you. The build up to test had all been about pushing the bike around, and the slow manoeuvres. I have to say Nicky was brilliant during the practise. She actually did all the exercises perfectly first time! In fact, three times in a row! I know she'll get it next time. All she's got to do is squeeze the brake a little harder and the jobs done.

Look out for the dog poop! And keep practising the E-stops... [smiley=thumbsup.gif]

[Nico_babe]

Mike and I were very disappointed for you. The build up to test had all been about pushing the bike around, and the slow manoeuvres. I have to say Nicky was brilliant during the practise. She actually did all the exercises perfectly first time! In fact, three times in a row! I know she'll get it next time. All she's got to do is squeeze the brake a little harder and the jobs done.

Look out for the dog poop! And keep practising the E-stops... [smiley=thumbsup.gif]


HAHHAAHAHAH i need a plastic swirling terd to put at the end of that e stop !! [smiley=happy.gif]

[Geordie Stu]

Dam Shame. Nail it next time [smiley=thumbsup.gif]

[bobf279]

Hey Nicky well done for demonstrating good bike control, sorry to hear the e stop wasn't as quick as it should be. Do you get 2 goes at it like you would if you were too slow through the speed trap?

[Mark_Able]

Mike and I were very disappointed for you. The build up to test had all been about pushing the bike around, and the slow manoeuvres. I have to say Nicky was brilliant during the practise. She actually did all the exercises perfectly first time! In fact, three times in a row! I know she'll get it next time. All she's got to do is squeeze the brake a little harder and the jobs done.

Look out for the dog poop! And keep practising the E-stops... [smiley=thumbsup.gif]


HAHHAAHAHAH i need a plastic swirling terd to put at the end of that e stop !! [smiley=happy.gif]

No need to talk about the examiner like that! Only doing his job... ;D

[Mark_Able]

Hey Nicky well done for demonstrating good bike control, sorry to hear the e stop wasn't as quick as it should be. Do you get 2 goes at it like you would if you were too slow through the speed trap?

No Bob. You only get a second chance at the exercises if 'too slow' was the only fault. :(

[bobf279]

ah right thanks Mark

[R1chie]

Nevermind NB... I'm sure this is something that is easily rectified especially with Mark's help.

You'll fly through it next time round [smiley=thumbsup.gif]

[jonnydangerous]

Im glad i dont have to do these new tests, i really dont think id pass!!!
i did mine a looooong time ago, so i got "respek" for people doing it now......

good luck Nicky. :-)

[Nico_babe]

I did it, Thanks to Mark (who is my new God i must add).

Module 1 done and dusted. Module 2 next Thurday [smiley=thumbsup.gif]

[R2D2]

Congratulations, that's fantastic news - fingers crossed for next Thursday but I'm sure you'll do great [smiley=thumbsup.gif]

[R1chie]

Good going, well done

[hotdog]

Brilliant news. Well done. You'll sail through the next bit I'll bet :D

[BB]

Brilliant, Well done to you! [smiley=2vrolijk_08.gif] Good luck for next Thursday! [smiley=thumbsup.gif]

BB

[ro]

Well done [smiley=thumbsup.gif]
I'm sure you'll sail through mod 2 as well!

[Beamer]

FANTASTIC NEWS nicky.......knew you would get through fine....you looked so confident on Saturday hun....am soooo chuffed for you......good luck for next week but doubt you will need it flower xxxxx

;D ;D ;D

[Snowy]

Fantastic news - well done indeed.

[Mark_Able]

I did it, Thanks to Mark (who is my new God i must add).

Module 1 done and dusted. Module 2 next Thurday [smiley=thumbsup.gif]

I told you that keeping your licence in your bra would pay off... [smiley=thumbsup.gif] ;D

[Geordie Stu]

Excellant Job [smiley=thumbsup.gif] Well Done

You'll easy pass module 2

Well Done to Mark (Able Training) for getting you through this at short notice [smiley=thumbsup.gif]

[Morticia]

Well done! Best of luck for Saturday xx

[SBQE2]

Well done :)

and best of luck for 2 [smiley=thumbsup.gif]

[Robf]

Congrats and good luck =)

[Davey]

Well done - best of luck for Saturday 8-)

[Last Train]

Great news...very well done [smiley=thumbsup.gif]

[Jon_W]

I did it, Thanks to Mark (who is my new God i must add).

Module 1 done and dusted. Module 2 next Thurday [smiley=thumbsup.gif]

I told you that keeping your licence in your bra would pay off... [smiley=thumbsup.gif] ;D

Nice to see Mark's tactics for test sucess haven't changed!!! ;D

Well done! Good luck with the second stage. [smiley=thumbsup.gif]

[jonnydangerous]

woooo woooo.... well done to you :-)

[BB]

I did it, Thanks to Mark (who is my new God i must add).

Module 1 done and dusted. Module 2 next Thurday [smiley=thumbsup.gif]

I told you that keeping your licence in your bra would pay off... [smiley=thumbsup.gif] ;D

Nice to see Mark's tactics for test sucess haven't changed!!! ;D

Well done! Good luck with the second stage. [smiley=thumbsup.gif]



I dread to think where he tells the blokes to keep theirs! :o

BB

[igbell]

Well done

[bobf279]

hey well done

[Nico_babe]

I passed Mod 2 everyone.... Yipeeeee now need to test drive some bikes and im off [smiley=thumbsup.gif] [smiley=thumbsup.gif]

[Gerry]

CONGRATULATIONS [smiley=thumbsup.gif]

Now the shopping can really start !

Well done.
G x

[R2D2]

Congratulations!!! Knew you'd sail through it.

Now to do what all girls do best - shopping ;) ;) [smiley=thumbsup.gif]

[bobf279]

Excellent

[hotdog]

Brilliant news... well done :)

[Last Train]

Yeah man

[smiley=2vrolijk_08.gif] [smiley=2vrolijk_08.gif] [smiley=2vrolijk_08.gif]

[Geordie Stu]

Excellant News Nic Had every confidence you'd pass [smiley=thumbsup.gif]

[jonnydangerous]

fantastic news :-)
bet the L plates didnt last long after you got the news... ;-)

[Nico_babe]

Well to be honest the L plate came off on the Swanage ride on the way home [smiley=thumbsup.gif] LOL Not by choice. I reckon it was fate :)

[Davey]

Well done [smiley=thumbsup.gif]

[BB]

Congrats & well done [smiley=thumbsup.gif]

Now get out shopping!

BB

[silly_simon]

Congratulations Nic [smiley=thumbsup.gif] [smiley=thumbsup.gif]

Have you decided what you're getting then ;D

[Roll_on]

Well done again let me know when you go out test riding.

[nicko@able]

YEEHA,another one up and at`em.Most Excellent Dude.

[SBQE2]

Congrats [smiley=thumbsup.gif]

So what you going to get now :-?

[Lorraine]

well done [smiley=thumbsup.gif]

[Nokesy]

Yippee! [smiley=thumbup.gif] That's excellent news Nicky! Well done! Must celebrate with a [smiley=beer.gif] !!

[Jacde]

Well done Nicky, how good does it feel?? ;D
Be me soon hopefully,( tho got to have better days than I had yesterday :-[ )

[Nokesy]

Well done Nicky, how good does it feel?? ;D
Be me soon hopefully,( tho got to have better days than I had yesterday :-[ )

It WILL be you soon Jackie! [smiley=thumbsup.gif] Think positive thoughts :)

[Jacde]

Well done Nicky, how good does it feel?? ;D
Be me soon hopefully,( tho got to have better days than I had yesterday :-[ )

It WILL be you soon Jackie! [smiley=thumbsup.gif] Think positive thoughts :)

[smiley=thumbsup.gif] positive thoughts being thought ;D

[MadonBonJovi]

Congratulations Nicky, I knew you'd do it :)

Good luck to you Jackie when you take it :)