I only went and did it... - Page 2 - SV650.org

30-10-10, 05:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jeannette

I got my mod 2 in a couple of weeks unless I get a cancellation. The road ride doesn't worry me so much because I have been driving for 20 years, so I know how to read the road and get all my checks in, avoid hazards before you have to deal with them...only skill I think I can potentially bugger up is the hill start. I just love my back brake. Doh!

Ah now I've only been on the road 6 months, still get silly stuff wrong on the road in city centres when I know I'm being scrutinized lol!

30-10-10, 07:30 PM

You'll find a world of difference between the back brake on an SV compared to the ER6's. I have a Versys with the same rear brake set up as the ER6 and it's not a patch on the brake fitted to the SVs I owned. Mine has ABS and I have to physically get my ar5e out of the seat and put my full weight on the rear brake pedal to make the ABS cut in when its dry - it's crap as brakes go, but is handy for keeping the bike from rolling backwards on hills. The front brakes are the opposite, I much prefer my Versys ones to the SVs.

Good luck with mod 2

30-10-10, 08:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by missyorkie_chris

Ah now I've only been on the road 6 months, still get silly stuff wrong on the road in city centres when I know I'm being scrutinized lol!

You'll do fine...get mod 1 done and it's normal stuff from there. I am determined to enjoy mod 2.

@Lozzo: If a world of difference equates to my underwear change required after stamping on the bake brake of the SV - been there and have the undies to prove it - you are so right. I read some reviews on the ER6 and they all complain about the back brake. It works out quite well for me as I really favour it - don't know why (must teach myself out of it). Must not use back brake....

Poor DH - he was being so supportive taking me to the car park to practice on my bike, he was light a rabbit in headlights trying to work out where I was going to put the bike that day. It does make me chuckle

anna · 31-10-10, 12:14 AM

Many congrats, Ive now lost the plot of what licences you need to do and in what order, clearly shows that I am getting old.

Good luck for the next part.

31-10-10, 09:44 AM

Well done! Good luck for Mod 2 (though I'm not sure I fully understand what's involved in this two part test)

31-10-10, 10:08 AM

congratulations and good luck. I too dont understand the difference between mod1 and mod 2 and how it all differs from das. I only did das 2001 but seems like light years ago.

31-10-10, 05:18 PM

Thanks

Mod 1 =
MAnual handling the bike (push) from one space to another.
Slalom in and out of cones, figure of 8 at the end (2 circuits).
1st high speed test (swerve), which is a circuit of one half, attain 50kph or more between the cones, swerve through the other set and finish up in 4 cones at the end.
U turn
Slow ride (walking pace - though I would say depends on the examiner).
2nd high speed test (emergency stop), same circuit, but this time no swerve and no designated stopping zone. ASAP as safely as possible.
(You are assessed from the moment you get on your bike to the momen you get off again).

Mod 2 = "normal" road ride, there is a hill start, there is a new thing called "independent ride" (examiner shows you a map/diagram and tells you to follow signs for ABC and gives no instructions). No skills needed other than what you need for the duration of your ride. But they are watching for correct use of everything like all the checks, use of speed and all that stuff you guys do everyday that are allowed to go out without supervision. There are also some questions and it's either "show me" or "tell me" - always a question about taking pillions apparently (and my answer of I would never do that even if you paid me is not sufficient to pass).

Roughly translated = possibility for DSA to eek more revenue out of GP - instead of getting that contract back from Pearson, which is a mahoooosive con. ZOMG!!! You got me started.

Aaaaand relax.

31-10-10, 08:20 PM

Well done on the MOD 1, and good luck for your MOD 2

The MOD 2 is the easy bit, I thought I had failed, WHAT??? were heading back already? What the fudge have I done wrong?.... Nope, I was out for over 40 minutes and it felt like 10, Passed with 3 minors all for silly things that I should not have done.
Forgot to indicate off a roundabout going straight ahead but remembered all lifesavers and good road positioning.
Hit a small lump in the tarmac when I pulled up at a junction, panicked, and put both feet down.
And hit a false neutral coming out of a tight junction, quickly got 2nd but the examiner noticed the slightly frantic foot action.

Viney · 01-11-10, 08:34 AM

Mod1. Mod2..blimey, i turned up, rode a bike passed. Ah its great being old

Congrats though

jonny.boyd · 01-11-10, 09:44 AM

They've already changed MOD 2 from what it was when I did it about 7 months ago!

I've heard about this reading off a map and having to remember the route, etc.

Personally I think that is one of the most unfair changes they have made to the test, the test is aimed to check that you can ride safely and with confidence, not to check that you can read a map and remember directions to get from A->B. I know with my memory and, if I was doing my MOD 2 test, nerves I would find it impossible to remember exactly what directions they had told me! I believe they've also made this change to the car tests aswell.... I wonder what will be next..... you have to be able to take the engine apart and put it back together!!!

30-10-10, 07:30 PM	#12
Lozzo Guest Posts: n/a	Re: I only went and did it... You'll find a world of difference between the back brake on an SV compared to the ER6's. I have a Versys with the same rear brake set up as the ER6 and it's not a patch on the brake fitted to the SVs I owned. Mine has ABS and I have to physically get my ar5e out of the seat and put my full weight on the rear brake pedal to make the ABS cut in when its dry - it's crap as brakes go, but is handy for keeping the bike from rolling backwards on hills. The front brakes are the opposite, I much prefer my Versys ones to the SVs. Good luck with mod 2

31-10-10, 12:14 AM	#14
anna Member Mega Poster Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Tower Hamlets but with Shutters on the windows Posts: 1,522	Re: I only went and did it... Many congrats, Ive now lost the plot of what licences you need to do and in what order, clearly shows that I am getting old. Good luck for the next part.

31-10-10, 09:44 AM	#15
-Ralph- Guest Posts: n/a	Re: I only went and did it... Well done! Good luck for Mod 2 (though I'm not sure I fully understand what's involved in this two part test)

31-10-10, 10:08 AM	#16
kitkat Guest Posts: n/a	Re: I only went and did it... congratulations and good luck. I too dont understand the difference between mod1 and mod 2 and how it all differs from das. I only did das 2001 but seems like light years ago.

31-10-10, 05:18 PM	#17
jeannette Guest Posts: n/a	Re: I only went and did it... Thanks Mod 1 = MAnual handling the bike (push) from one space to another. Slalom in and out of cones, figure of 8 at the end (2 circuits). 1st high speed test (swerve), which is a circuit of one half, attain 50kph or more between the cones, swerve through the other set and finish up in 4 cones at the end. U turn Slow ride (walking pace - though I would say depends on the examiner). 2nd high speed test (emergency stop), same circuit, but this time no swerve and no designated stopping zone. ASAP as safely as possible. (You are assessed from the moment you get on your bike to the momen you get off again). Mod 2 = "normal" road ride, there is a hill start, there is a new thing called "independent ride" (examiner shows you a map/diagram and tells you to follow signs for ABC and gives no instructions). No skills needed other than what you need for the duration of your ride. But they are watching for correct use of everything like all the checks, use of speed and all that stuff you guys do everyday that are allowed to go out without supervision. There are also some questions and it's either "show me" or "tell me" - always a question about taking pillions apparently (and my answer of I would never do that even if you paid me is not sufficient to pass). Roughly translated = possibility for DSA to eek more revenue out of GP - instead of getting that contract back from Pearson, which is a mahoooosive con. ZOMG!!! You got me started. Aaaaand relax.

31-10-10, 08:20 PM	#18
Stonesie Guest Posts: n/a	Re: I only went and did it... Well done on the MOD 1, and good luck for your MOD 2 The MOD 2 is the easy bit, I thought I had failed, WHAT??? were heading back already? What the fudge have I done wrong?.... Nope, I was out for over 40 minutes and it felt like 10, Passed with 3 minors all for silly things that I should not have done. Forgot to indicate off a roundabout going straight ahead but remembered all lifesavers and good road positioning. Hit a small lump in the tarmac when I pulled up at a junction, panicked, and put both feet down. And hit a false neutral coming out of a tight junction, quickly got 2nd but the examiner noticed the slightly frantic foot action.

01-11-10, 08:34 AM	#19
Viney Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: In the shadows to the left Posts: 7,700	Re: I only went and did it... Mod1. Mod2..blimey, i turned up, rode a bike passed. Ah its great being old Congrats though

01-11-10, 09:44 AM	#20
jonny.boyd Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Bedfordshire Posts: 215	Re: I only went and did it... They've already changed MOD 2 from what it was when I did it about 7 months ago! I've heard about this reading off a map and having to remember the route, etc. Personally I think that is one of the most unfair changes they have made to the test, the test is aimed to check that you can ride safely and with confidence, not to check that you can read a map and remember directions to get from A->B. I know with my memory and, if I was doing my MOD 2 test, nerves I would find it impossible to remember exactly what directions they had told me! I believe they've also made this change to the car tests aswell.... I wonder what will be next..... you have to be able to take the engine apart and put it back together!!!