Nostrils
20-07-07, 03:32 PM
I passed my test today in what I can only describe as floods! I got 6 minors which considering the weather I was chuffed about.
The examiner asked if I wanted to continue as the rain seemed persistant, I said as I am here why not, I'm already wet...just as I started the test, crossed the road and whoosh!, the heavens opened. I ended up on the A40 at Greenford, inside lane like a lake, got into 2nd lane and got drenched completely by white van man undertaking! On my final approach back to the test centre on the Ruislip Road the who carriageway was flooded....because I got completely covered by a Silver Audi I didnt immediately see the lake in front of my.....revs high, trickled through splashing over my knees.
I have kept quiet on this site about my test as I was so nervous and reading some of the stories here just bought on the jitters. I certainly dont feel nervous about the rain now, certainly cautious - I now know in some way how stable a bike can be in the rain if your riding is smooth and progressive.
Final bit of rambling, thank god for the Fog City Hyper Optiks that I purchased 2 days ago, just in case - Came into its own today not one moment of misting.
Will be looking to call some dealers now for the best price on an SV so I can join the club properly!
The examiner asked if I wanted to continue as the rain seemed persistant, I said as I am here why not, I'm already wet...just as I started the test, crossed the road and whoosh!, the heavens opened. I ended up on the A40 at Greenford, inside lane like a lake, got into 2nd lane and got drenched completely by white van man undertaking! On my final approach back to the test centre on the Ruislip Road the who carriageway was flooded....because I got completely covered by a Silver Audi I didnt immediately see the lake in front of my.....revs high, trickled through splashing over my knees.
I have kept quiet on this site about my test as I was so nervous and reading some of the stories here just bought on the jitters. I certainly dont feel nervous about the rain now, certainly cautious - I now know in some way how stable a bike can be in the rain if your riding is smooth and progressive.
Final bit of rambling, thank god for the Fog City Hyper Optiks that I purchased 2 days ago, just in case - Came into its own today not one moment of misting.
Will be looking to call some dealers now for the best price on an SV so I can join the club properly!