Passed my restricted!

[IdunBrokdItAgin]

Finally I can take off the L plate.

It was only on for a couple of days anyway (took it off a few months back so I could go the full speed limit and not be too obvious that I was speeding).

Test was at Porirua. Was scheduled for Friday but tester was ill so had it this morning (Sat) with a stand in tester.

Ear peice was supplied, route was around titahi bay and then back through the industrial estate and towards Tawa. Finished in Tawa main street. Tester followed in a car.

Went really well. Just kept my speed to 5-10k under the limit (examiner didn't specify speed to ride at - instructions were limited to directions and pull over instructions).

No u-turn (but I think I was lucky on this as I hear there usually is). Slightly gutted that there wasn't as I had practiced it a lot beforehand.

Points that they seem to be looking out for:

Lane position, always try to stay in the same track as a cars drivers side tyres.
Awareness of any potential hazards, had a couple of dogs wandering along the path, made sure that I looked at them and reduced speed both times (so the tester new why I was slowing).
Road works, make sure you drop your speed again, if unsure then drop to 20kph.
Correct inidcation - and more importantly cancellation of indicators.
Head checks.

It was pretty easy in the end. But, I would definately recommend the Roadsafe advanced riding course beforehand - it pretty much teaches you all the skills you need.

So - I'm already dreaming about larger bikes now. Thinking of taking the defensive driving course which means that I can take my full just before christmas (I think my present to myself might just be a street triple, or a vfr or fz6 or new 600 hornet - just too many to choose from!)

Hope this quick write up helps anyone taking their restricted in the future. Just stay relaxed, make pronounced head checks, remember to cancel your indicators and everything else should just come naturally.

[torqueischeap]

So - I'm already dreaming about larger bikers now.

LOL like this?
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/deb_u_taunt/fat_biker.jpg

[DarkLord]

It's Gixxer Thou time.... once you get your full :devil2:

[YellowDog]

Nice writeup and good advice (apart from taking the L plate off early).

Now you can really start learning.

Stay safe and enjoy................

[one fast tl1ooo]

:wari: Not long to go now, And you be on a full,= new big bike :Punk:

[Zealnz]

Congrats on getting your 6R! I just got mine a couple of weeks ago - did test at Porirua as well although I did have to do a U-turn, luckily I had been practicing them :D

[IdunBrokdItAgin]

LOL like this?
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/deb_u_taunt/fat_biker.jpg

Nicely picked up.

[glanvillejon]

Finally I can take off the L plate.

It was only on for a couple of days anyway (took it off a few months back so I could go the full speed limit and not be too obvious that I was speeding).

Test was at Porirua. Was scheduled for Friday but tester was ill so had it this morning (Sat) with a stand in tester.

Ear peice was supplied, route was around titahi bay and then back through the industrial estate and towards Tawa. Finished in Tawa main street. Tester followed in a car.

Went really well. Just kept my speed to 5-10k under the limit (examiner didn't specify speed to ride at - instructions were limited to directions and pull over instructions).

No u-turn (but I think I was lucky on this as I hear there usually is). Slightly gutted that there wasn't as I had practiced it a lot beforehand.

Points that they seem to be looking out for:

Lane position, always try to stay in the same track as a cars drivers side tyres.
Awareness of any potential hazards, had a couple of dogs wandering along the path, made sure that I looked at them and reduced speed both times (so the tester new why I was slowing).
Road works, make sure you drop your speed again, if unsure then drop to 20kph.
Correct inidcation - and more importantly cancellation of indicators.
Head checks.

It was pretty easy in the end. But, I would definately recommend the Roadsafe advanced riding course beforehand - it pretty much teaches you all the skills you need.

So - I'm already dreaming about larger bikes now. Thinking of taking the defensive driving course which means that I can take my full just before christmas (I think my present to myself might just be a street triple, or a vfr or fz6 or new 600 hornet - just too many to choose from!)

Hope this quick write up helps anyone taking their restricted in the future. Just stay relaxed, make pronounced head checks, remember to cancel your indicators and everything else should just come naturally.
Ahhh I remember taking the "L" plates off! - like you LONG before getting my restricted! I just passed my Full a week ago, bought a 2004 Suzuki 1200 bandit the same day! Nothing like it, finally getting that big bike you been dreaming about for YEARS! Yeah the license test is pretty much the same in the Full but a bit longer and Definately a U turn. It comes down to common sense really, Turning the indicator is not only a must for passing the test BUT is a MUST for STAYING ALIVE! which at the end of the day is what we all strive for on our bikes! haha Nice work tho mate, take it easy out there!

[Ms Piggy]

Finally I can take off the L plate.
It's a fabulous feeling eh! Well done!

[mister.koz]

Hey well done, i've just done all this myself ;)

[Zuki lover]

Absolutely brilliant - go hard :wari:

[Sidewinder]

and i past you hahaha:whocares:

[Zuki lover]

I just passed you back - slow coach :ride:

[Sidewinder]

I just passed you back - slow coach :ride:

id stoppie past you in a 100k zone pussy

[Zuki lover]

You'd go much quicker on two wheels, so I just passed you again.............. and who you calling a pussy "willis?" :sweatdrop

[Sidewinder]

You'd go much quicker on two wheels, so I just passed you again.............. and who you calling a pussy "willis?" :sweatdrop

what ever past ya with the bike sliding down the road eh

[Zuki lover]

what ever past ya with the bike sliding down the road eh

But if yours is sliding down the road, means you had a :oops: and ha ha, passed you yet again - better try and stay on next time :laugh:

[Sidewinder]

But if yours is sliding down the road, means you had a :oops: and ha ha, passed you yet again - better try and stay on next time :laugh:

nah means im trying to get all the girls and im surffing my bike down the road!

[Zuki lover]

With a face like that on your avatar :rofl: I scored them as I flew past you whilst you were trying to control your skid (esp the one in your undies) :yes:

[Sidewinder]

With a face like that on your avatar :rofl: I scored them as I flew past you whilst you were trying to control your skid (esp the one in your undies) :yes:

i dont wear undies they add to much weight which would give you a chance of being able to pass me

[Zuki lover]

i dont wear undies they add to much weight which would give you a chance of being able to pass me

ahhhhhhh, you got that the other way around. you a g-string kinda guy (pink one at that even):gob:

[Sidewinder]

ahhhhhhh, you got that the other way around. you a g-string kinda guy (pink one at that even):gob:

and i wear them back to front aswell.
now thats a real cheese cutter

[Zuki lover]

and i wear them back to front aswell.
now thats a real cheese cutter

you really are a tough man - bet you get 4 days out of them too! :killingme

[Sidewinder]

you really are a tough man - bet you get 4 days out of them too! :killingme

8 if i share them lol

[Zuki lover]

Mail them to me, and I'll send them back to you - unwashed, of course! gotta run, the misses needs serving :lol:

[steve_t]

Sorry if this has been addressed somewhere else, but is it normal to pay for the 6R test and do the eyesight test at the time of booking the test? I wanna book for next month but don't think I should have to pay for it until the day of the test... or am I just being unreasonable? :Pokey:

[mister.koz]

Sorry if this has been addressed somewhere else, but is it normal to pay for the 6R test and do the eyesight test at the time of booking the test? I wanna book for next month but don't think I should have to pay for it until the day of the test... or am I just being unreasonable? :Pokey:

Its how they do it, unfortunately they make the rules so you kinda need to follow their way.

[steve_t]

OK, well if that's the way it's done.....
Cheers Mister.Koz :niceone:

[glanvillejon]

Sorry if this has been addressed somewhere else, but is it normal to pay for the 6R test and do the eyesight test at the time of booking the test? I wanna book for next month but don't think I should have to pay for it until the day of the test... or am I just being unreasonable? :Pokey:
I booked mine online with my debit plus card, which acts as a credit card. Then on the day of the test I filled out the application form and did eye test etc. I made sure I had the money when I made the decision to go for it. Its worth it mate! I just got my full and bought a 1200 bandit the same day, awesome!! Go hard

[mister.koz]

Yeah they have annoying structures in place but its more than worth it when you get there.

Those eyesight machines dont work for my eyes, really sucks, i had to get 6 full eye exams to do my licences (car + bike, learner, restricted and full) but i am past it now, roll on the full licence!

I am on a zx10r now :devil2: