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Old 02-08-08, 06:32 PM   #41
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yay, congrats Lily......erm yeah, don't look down, theres nowt interesting down there, so much better stuff ahead...full steam...lol(in time though )
I do what Fizz does, still convinced theres 7th!!

It will all come, just enjoy it, and relax, cause if you don't relax ya steam up so ya can't see.......and i still do this now...lol

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Old 02-08-08, 06:37 PM   #42
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Awww, well done! I did my test on a 125 and have been riding my sv restricted, it's a light bike and is perfect for me at the mo. Only a couple of months to go till I'm unrestricted- but honestly, I've not used it to it's full piotential yet.

Best of luck whatever you decide.
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Old 02-08-08, 07:26 PM   #43
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Well done and good luck with the DAS
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Old 02-08-08, 07:30 PM   #44
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1. When pulling off a ease the clutch out so far and then let go!!!!!

Did this one one very notable occassion a month or so after I passed my test. Gave it a mountain of revs as I was trying to get away from the lights quickly, as I started moving I dumped the clutch and pulled a wheelie, nearly into the back of a truck!!!

2. I forget what gear i'm in so need to count them and remember

Still sometimes go for a 7th, 8th or 9th gear!!!

3. Getting my brain around countersteering.... was starting to get it towards the end so maybe tomorrow i will sort it!

Didn't get this till about 4 months after I passed as I didn't understand what the instructors were saying and was afraid to ask!
Congrats on the pass and don't worry bout the riding, just do it!!
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Old 02-08-08, 08:49 PM   #45
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yeaaaaaaaaaaa


but you cant fail a can you? just need to comeback and do it again til you Ok isnt it> so you did pass first time in essence!.


I would heed what fizz said re the 500 etc.. however the instructor saw you and he knows from observing etc BUT its bloody hard on a little 125 and wont you then be restricted to 33bhp? or am I wrong?. the 500 will give you more confidence more low down torque etc.
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Old 02-08-08, 09:44 PM   #46
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Woo hooo.....proud of my girl. As for 125 / 500, I know Tony and he said he wouldn't feel comfortable with her on the 500, so 125 is all good.....so long as she is comfortable.
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Old 03-08-08, 12:35 PM   #47
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Right i've had my second lesson today..... and things now start to make sense!!!

Had one slip up today when i decided to pull out on a car once i had done a lifesaver (i know it wasn't there when i looked) but lesson on my obs well learnt.

Going to stick to the 125 and getting happier with it and really enjoying it! Its a CG125 takes a bit to get it going but it gets there!

I now just ache all over! Drew says i will get used to it!
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Old 03-08-08, 02:36 PM   #48
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glad your enjoying it more it does gets easier
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Old 03-08-08, 04:22 PM   #49
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well done.
just need to pop a wheelie now
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Old 03-08-08, 04:34 PM   #50
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Going to stick to the 125 and getting happier with it and really enjoying it! Its a CG125 takes a bit to get it going but it gets there!

cool

as long as you feel confertable, thats the main thing

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