Passed the 6R

[Sentox]

Well, that was a doddle. I've clocked up about 11,000km on my L, so I guess if I couldn't pass it, something's wrong. The tester had me worried though... all business, no friendly conversation whatsoever. When we got back, he told me I had passed, gave me the temp licence, and said goodbye. No feedback at all.

Hardest part of the test? Finding a way to mount my L plate :laugh: I guess I can go over 70kph now. Oh, what a brave new world :rolleyes:

[mikemike104]

Well done, I still have my L's till Sept, I love your avatar (it taught me how to corner and I'm not shitting you)

I so far done 4500k's since the midde of march, by Sept should be no reason not to pass, are you looking at bigger bikes yet? or will you hold on to yours for awhile ?

[Sentox]

Well done, I still have my L's till Sept, I love your avatar (it taught me how to corner and I'm not shitting you)

I so far done 4500k's since the midde of march, by Sept should be no reason not to pass, are you looking at bigger bikes yet? or will you hold on to yours for awhile ?

I'm going to stick to the law and stay on a 250 until I get my full. The Hyosung serves its purpose well enough. The moment I get my 6F I intend to quadruple the number of cc's though :D

Can't imagine you'll have any problems if you're getting out and riding that much. It's just a bunch of intersections really. Indicate properly, make dramatic motions with your head to show you're checking your mirrors, and you're good. I was given the u-turn in a street wide enough to turn the titanic.

Glad my avatar actually helped someone too. I see so many riders crossing up and leaning the bike under them. Makes you feel nice and secure, but asks a lot more of the bike than is needed to get round a corner.

[Gibbo89]

Well, that was a doddle. I've clocked up about 11,000km on my L, so I guess if I couldn't pass it, something's wrong. The tester had me worried though... all business, no friendly conversation whatsoever. When we got back, he told me I had passed, gave me the temp licence, and said goodbye. No feedback at all.

Hardest part of the test? Finding a way to mount my L plate :laugh: I guess I can go over 70kph now. Oh, what a brave new world :rolleyes:

congrats mate. nice amount of k's you've clocked up too. on my scooter i had for about 15months, it had done only 2500k's..... did you have your L plate up at all?
i ask as i am about to go do my basic handling, but hate the fact il have to 'have' an L plate displayed :sick:

[MSTRS]

Well, that was a doddle....

Why anyone would stress about doing a Restricted test, I don't know, for they sure are a doddle. But well done, anyway. Ready for more intensive shit now?

[Gone Burger]

Congrats Sentox... knew you would fly through it will all the practise and experience you have been getting. See you back on the track again someday :)

[Sentox]

congrats mate. nice amount of k's you've clocked up too. on my scooter i had for about 15months, it had done only 2500k's..... did you have your L plate up at all?
i ask as i am about to go do my basic handling, but hate the fact il have to 'have' an L plate displayed :sick:

The test was the first time I've ever had the plate on. I do a fair bit of travel on the open road, and advertising the fact I'm going over 70kph seemed a silly idea. Plus I found (in a car) that it makes people behind you impatient even when you're going at a reasonable speed. Evaluate the risk and whether you're willing to pay the fine if you happen to get caught. But ride sensibly and your chances of getting snapped are pretty low, I reckon.


Why anyone would stress about doing a Restricted test, I don't know, for they sure are a doddle. But well done, anyway. Ready for more intensive shit now?

The only reason I was concerned was the chances of getting a particularly retentive tester. But yeah, the test is pretty straightforward. BHS was harder :laugh:

Definitely looking forward to stretching the skill set further.

[Scorp]

Congratulations Sentox. Well done mate.

As for the L plate, right now (still on my first 350kms) I wish mine was larger sometimes, like with impatient assholes tailgating me at 80ish.

[Houseman]

Congrats mate, well done.

[Sentox]

Congratulations Sentox. Well done mate.

As for the L plate, right now (still on my first 350kms) I wish mine was larger sometimes, like with impatient assholes tailgating me at 80ish.

Yeah, there are no shortage of assholes on the road. In a car it's no biggie, but having some guy in an SUV tailgating your bike is not a pleasant experience in any case. Brake checking isn't particularly advisable either.

This is what you need: http://www.ubergizmo.com/15/archives/2010/03/flame_throwing_scooter_discourages_tailgaters.html

[Scorp]

Yeah, there are no shortage of assholes on the road. In a car it's no biggie, but having some guy in an SUV tailgating your bike is not a pleasant experience in any case. Brake checking isn't particularly advisable either.

This is what you need: http://www.ubergizmo.com/15/archives/2010/03/flame_throwing_scooter_discourages_tailgaters.html
Yeah, I needed one of those yesterday. Not a cage. Not an SUV. It was a twin-trailer logging truck! I was on SH2 on a winding section with solid double yellows for miles doing about 85 (too fast for my plate, but not fast enough for impatient fuckers, catch 22) when this logging rig gets bigger and bigger and bigger in my mirrors till it felt like the fucker was about a car length behind and still closing.

What do you do? There's no way - with only 350kms under my belt, at 85 on a winding highway - that I'm going to take my hand of the bars and point at my L plate! I dabbed the brake a couple of times (BTW: why is this not a good idea?) but no joy, so I pulled over (about two feet of tarmac between me and the grass verge) and let the bugger pass.

[howdamnhard]

Well, that was a doddle. I've clocked up about 11,000km on my L, so I guess if I couldn't pass it, something's wrong. I guess I can go over 70kph now. Oh, what a brave new world :rolleyes:
Well done Sentox for passing your 6R ,keep up the good work and soon you will have your full. You never stop learning to improve your riding.
Take care and have fun