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| Posted by Rob Reed on 17 March 2008 at 10:31 |
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| What to Pay? |
What to pay?
He who pays too little takes the risk of losing everything, because the product might not, or hardly not, fulfil the task where it's bought for in the first place. It is unwise to pay too much, but it is even worse to pay too little. He who pays too much loosens money unnecessary. According to the laws of economics, it is impossible to get much value for little money. When you accepted the lowest offer, then you have also calculated the risks you were taking and made a financial reservation for it. Can you afford this? Yes?
Then you probably have enough financial reserves to buy something better in the first place…
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| Posted by Rob Reed on 28 February 2008 at 20:15 |
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| Motorcycle Test. |
Tips to Help You Pass Your Practical Motorcycle Test
Shake off the nerves and ride with confidence. The key is ride naturally, safely and alertly .
Rehearse the exercises so that you can perform them with confidence. It is also imperative to show adequate control over your motorcycle during the exercises
Do not put a foot down whilst executing the U turn .
Make it clear that you are doing your observations (look over your shoulder). You must not fail to make essential rear obs
Keep an eye out for hazards like pedestrians crossing the road etc
Show sound judgement with your following distances and reactions to changes in traffic density .
Do not ride too slowly or take to long to move off during the test. You will be penalised if you ride at an overly cautious speed which doesn't match the flow of traffic. Riding in an anxious manner shows a lack of confidence in your own ability
You must comply with all road signs and traffic procedures, so stay sharp. You must be aware what speed zone you are at all times, so don't miss a sign showing a change in speed limit.
Make sure you turn off your indicator light! An indicator which just keeps going can get you into a dangerous situation by confusing other road users. The examiner will fail you if such a situation arises
The examiner does not expect you to ride 100% perfectly, but more then 15 minor faults or 1 major fault and it's a fail. A major fault is when you get yourself into a potentially dangerous situation. Note that repeatedly making the same minor mistake will also constitute a major mistake before the 15 minor mistake limit is reached.
Pillion Question
At the end of the practical motorcycle test you will also be asked at least one question about riding with a pillion passenger or a load:
What must your motorcycle have to make it legal to carry a passenger?
The bike must have foot rests and a suitable seat for the passenger. The passenger must wear a proper motorcycle helmet which is British Standards Approved.
What should you tell your pillion passenger before you head off?
The passenger must straddle the bike facing forwards with their feet on the foot rests
They must hold firmly onto the grab rails or around the rider's body
The passenger must lean follow the rider's lead and lean with the bike when cornering, otherwise the bike will become unstable
The passenger must wear a legal motorcycle helmet at all times and be properly dressed for riding on a motorcycle
The passenger must only get on or off the motorcycle when instructed to do so by the rider
The passenger must not look around behind them or make signals to the rider or passing vehicles
What would you check and adjust on your motorcycle if you are carrying a passenger or additional load?
You may need to increase the tyre pressure according to the motorcycle manufacturer's recommendations
The preload setting of the rear shock may need to be increased
The headlight and mirrors will point higher with a passenger on the pillion, so they may need to be adjusted to compensate
How will a passenger on the pillion affect the motorcycle?
The motorbike's acceleration will be slower while the braking distance will increase
The passenger will push against the rider during braking, especially when braking strongly and this could affect the rider's stability
Balance around corners, in bends and at slow speeds will be affected due to the passenger's weight e.g. the bike may lean more heavily in a corner than the rider is use to
The whole practical motorcycle test has a duration of 35 to 40 minutes.
When you pass your Practical Motorcycle Test
At the end of your practical motorcycle test you are given your result.
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| Posted by Rob on 12 December 2007 at 20:03 |
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| Advanced Motorcycle Training |
Advanced Rider / Rusty Rider Training
You have passed the test, bought the bike, gained some experience and feel you could still get more enjoyment from your machine - then this is the course for you. Advanced riding is all about building on your existing skills and experience to a safer more progressive approach to your roadcraft. Insurance companies like it and now give good discounts to advanced riders. These discounts reflect in your premiums, year after year, and with these savings it NOW PAYS to train for and pass a recognised advanced test. The cost of training is quite small compared to the discounts received.
Advanced Mini Course
This is a 4 hour course at the end of which you will begin to:
get going with the theory and practical advanced style riding
get the best performance from you and your machine
be a safer rider in all conditions
employ progressive riding techniques used in Police training
continually assess and decide the safety path to give you MAXIMUM SAFETY with the best visibility and stability
continually identify and assess the hazards you can see, the hazards you can't see and what you might reasonably expect to develop
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| Posted by Rob Reed on 11 December 2007 at 20:28 |
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