A message to all learners/wannabes.

[Choco]

Congratulations mate!

Whether you'll miss your yellow L-plate or not just think of it as one less thing to keep clean

I'm sitting my 6R monday so looking forward to that

Good luck man, if you get a similar guy as me you will pass no trouble!

Chocolate that is some awesome advice about the restricted test. I am just a couple of weeks into my learners and am pretty nervous about the restricted test and its still months away. Thanks for the sigh of relief that maybe I will not die of stupidity when I do the test.
As for you reaching your restricted. WELL DONE! I will remember your post on the shock feeling no doubt when I get there myself. Good for you. I wear my L with pride...even if it does make my plate look like it says L58ZER which my charming husband says looks like Loozer...nice.

Get a personalized plate, maybe something like [L]egend
Ride safe and you will be ready for your test in no time!

I re-learnt to ride on a GN, great learners wheels, especially if you're not the most confident person.

Yup, I can still remember my first time on it, going around a car park in second gear. It's also really good on gravel if you ever have to ride on it!

Yay good job! And thanks for the great advice!

Thanks!

Congratulations. Well done. Both on passing your R and on your riding career to date. You have the true biker attitude! We need more like you.

Now, on to the F.

Thanks Ixion! I just hope the 6F is just as easy

[Choco]

Hey man congrates on you passing!
i pick my bike up on sat! that is some really sound advice for someone like me who is just starting out. thanks for that!

Glad I could help. Take your time learning, always wear your kit and enjoy!

Some great advice, thanks mate

No problem!



Thanks again for your posts guys and ride safe!

[MsKABC]

Thanks Ixion! I just hope the 6F is just as easy

Probably easier, if anything! I found both tests a piece of cake. The most difficult part was figuring out where the assessor wanted you to go! For my R I had an earpiece, which was great, apart from the assessor saying my name each time he gave an instruction in this really drawn out tone: "And turn left here pleeeeease, Annaliiiiiiiise." Cracked me up every time

For my F test there was no earpiece and I had to watch for his indicator behind me and try not to leave him behind.

So to anyone yet to do the tests, don't sweat it, they're ridiculously easy .

Must admit, I was a baaaad biker chick and took my L-plate off after the first week and it didn't go back on until test day
Great advice CW, thanks for sharing.

[Ragingrob]

Sweet bro nice one! I can go for mine from tomorrow... Whoa shit better actually get it booked for wednesday or something!

[gijoe1313]

The mighty Ginny has served you well and will keep on doing so! Just remember not to give it the flick too quickly when you do get your 6F. Always good to take your time and look around!

[scumdog]

Yup, as he said: Just because you've gone from 'L' to 'R' does not mean your riding is going to be any better - UNLESS you make it better.


Likewise when you get to your Full licence, ride just as cautiously as you did when you first started riding - you may live a little longer.

[irishlad]

Nice one chocolate.
I got my full yesterday, again test was piss easy. I was very nervous getting to the centre. Once test started I just kept my head down & got throught it.
Yes the GN is a cracker first bike. The only complaint I have, ever since I first got it, is that its too small for me. I get cramped on the small frame. I have already paid deposit on new bike an XJR400 I saw on KB Trading section. I will keep GN for a month or two & then hopefully seel on to another KB'r.
Be safe out there & I'll see you about

[Stromble]

Maybe, you should get one of these from Ireland...

Just to get you through the next era..

[Choco]

Must admit, I was a baaaad biker chick and took my L-plate off after the first week and it didn't go back on until test day
Great advice CW, thanks for sharing.

Naughty!

Sweet bro nice one! I can go for mine from tomorrow... Whoa shit better actually get it booked for wednesday or something!

Good luck man, you should pass no worries!

The mighty Ginny has served you well and will keep on doing so! Just remember not to give it the flick too quickly when you do get your 6F. Always good to take your time and look around!

Yup, I can wait for a good deal to come around! (and I have to get the cash first anyway )

Yup, as he said: Just because you've gone from 'L' to 'R' does not mean your riding is going to be any better - UNLESS you make it better.

Thats true! I'm still looking to go on a BRONZ course at some stage.

Yes the GN is a cracker first bike. The only complaint I have, ever since I first got it, is that its too small for me. I get cramped on the small frame.

I'm 6" and on the highway I usually sit on the pillion because it's more comfotable (and aerodynamic!)

Maybe, you should get one of these from Ireland...

Just to get you through the next era..

I'm tempted to redesign my L plate into something like that

[TOTO]

Only just seen this thread ... lol


MAny congrats Choco, you are the man. What you said can not be more true. I get people coming to my bike and say: you know I used to have a bike GN ....bla bla bla and on we go to talk for 30 minutes .

GNs Rock. Way to go brother

[Insanity_rules]

Ah the mighty GN, many a learner piloting one. Heaps of fun and not expensive! The license tests are only physcologically scary in my opinion, once its done, its done!

Anyone round here ever failed?

[EJK]

Honestly mate, you are one of the sensible riders that I've met
You have my respect

Always

[NOMIS]

Lol ive been riding almost 3times as long as you and i still havnt even sat my licence, not because i wont pass or anything but paying the money for a test i done in a car, waaa guess i need to tak e a leaf out og your book and just do it. im talking about my learners.
II done the basic handling and the hardest thing about that was having to pay :-( i wasnt impressed with the price. yes im a tight ass. but then i think of the fines i could get.

[Choco]

Ah the mighty GN, many a learner piloting one. Heaps of fun and not expensive! The license tests are only physcologically scary in my opinion, once its done, its done!

Very true!

Lol ive been riding almost 3times as long as you and i still havnt even sat my licence, not because i wont pass or anything but paying the money for a test i done in a car, waaa guess i need to tak e a leaf out og your book and just do it. im talking about my learners.
II done the basic handling and the hardest thing about that was having to pay :-( i wasnt impressed with the price. yes im a tight ass. but then i think of the fines i could get.

Its only an extra $80 odd, compared to $???? if you get busted without a licence at all?

MAny congrats Choco, you are the man. What you said can not be more true. I get people coming to my bike and say: you know I used to have a bike GN ....bla bla bla and on we go to talk for 30 minutes .

GNs Rock. Way to go brother

Honestly mate, you are one of the sensible riders that I've met
You have my respect

Always

Thanks man, it means a lot when it comes from one of the first KB'ers I ever met, can't wait to ride with you again sometime!

[Gregd17]

Go ChocolateWheels, your the man. . I like what you say. Go the GN250. And you did totally LEGITIMATELY kick my ass on saturday. My hero If you ever come for a ride down Hamilton way, look me up. It would be cool to catch up again. Maybe a rematch.