Hey people

[borris412]

Hey everybody. It's my first time posting, but I have been on the site for a little bit just trying to learn more.

Had my test for R-E class today and I failed... My first attempt at the quick stop was a tad to long. I didn't indicate into a merging lane also. Major thing the testor told me was I left my indicator on going through the traffic lights just before turning off stock road willagee licensing centre!!!

Oh well I will learn from this expensive fail!

And hello again to all!

[reddog]

Just keep practicing until it comes naturally. The things you failed on are things you should be doing anyhow. How long did it take you to stop? At 50/60kph it should be pretty easy to stop within the alloted 12 metres or whatever it is.

Anyway practice makes perfect. Good luck

[potato]

welcome bro!

eh? you failed? oi you got to the test and pinged on a coupla small things.

practice and hit em again

[rudleo]

welcome to the forum..

better luck next time with the test!

[Aphex]

G'day Borris... welcome to the circus

Have a look in here, for some helpful info for next time.

Enjoy

[TROUBLE]

You'll know what they are looking for next time.
Ditto on Practice makes perfect

[rc_sam]

Welome aboard.

Practise more and have another crack.

[Stoneville]

mm me thinks you didn't use an Instructor did you?? They actually help you to pass by teaching what you need to know

Read the stickies in the Two Fiddy section

[SIKPUPY]

Welcome to PSB !

[borris412]

[quote=Stoneville;1790760]mm me thinks you didn't use an Instructor did you?? They actually help you to pass by teaching what you need to know
QUOTE]
I've been having lessons with Elite and I think they are really good. I was really nervous at the test and didn't ride like I otherwise would .

How long did it take you to stop? At 50/60kph it should be pretty easy to stop within the alloted 12 metres or whatever it is.

My first attempt at the stop I stopped at around 13m, whilst my 2nd attempt I got 10-11m. I've come over the handlebars numerous times on my pushy so I guess its fear of that happening again thats stopping me from applying more pressure to the front brakes.

[jarvo]

chin up borris - keep practicing and learning (as we all do every day on wa roads) - sometimes its the little things that need most attention.
good luck on your next test.

[reddog]

Borris, Remember to setup and then squeeze hard. If you are going in a straight line and looking in the direction you are going it'll stop piss easy.

On my R class my motard stopped in about 4-5m Big brakes help, but there is no reason a 250 cannot stop quick either once you have mastered the front brake.

[unicycle]

I've come over the handlebars numerous times on my pushy so I guess its fear of that happening again thats stopping me from applying more pressure to the front brakes.

Let your instructor know this, I bet he will more than easily correct this for you with some simple drills. Riding is all in the mind bro, there is no spoon..

[borris412]

Hey guys
Went for the test again today... and passed with flying colours!

Thanks for support and tips!

[George3000ltd edition]

well done! hope to see you out on a ride soon!