Got my P's today

Finally managed to find the $225 to do the course for my P's today
(Vic). All went well up until the final test bit, and I managed to
fail by 1 point (40 is a pass, I managed to get 41....do'h)
Apparently bu braking was a little sloow and my turns were not quick
enough.

I walked away swearing to myself and blaming everybody but myself, and
then the assessor mentioned that I can re-sit the test bit only for
$65...2 hours later I walked out with my bit of paper.

Now all I need is a bloody bike.................

 

If you want to get a feel for the falling off bit while you're still
bikeless, just find a convenient brick wall and run into it at a fair
old clip.[1]
Other than that, swear here and now that you're never, ever, ever going
to be silly enough to come off, mkay?
Congrats on the licence. It's a whole new world.
- sanbar

[1] I've doodled[2] twice myself!
[2] doo·dle (noun, past and past participle doo·dled, present participle
doo·dling, 3rd person present singular doo·dles). 1. intransitive verb
to separate from a mode of transport at an inappropriate time resulting
in sore ribs largely brought about by much ribbing. 2. transitive verb
to come unstuck in such a manner.

 

I a'int got a bike yet anyway, so my car should be safe from falling
over

 

I went for my P's last Sunday and got it first go due to the fact that i had
my own bike just after i got the L's ( I do think it helps a lot to get used
to one bike for at least a few weeks). I bought a almost new Kwaka Er5
(500cc) which more than meets my current needs as far as performance is
concerned ( I'm well in my 40's so i think i've gotten over the speed
thing).
What I have noticed or perhaps i'm just plain paranoid, is that when I was
on the L's, the traffic seemed to give me a fair go and made allowances for
my novice tendencies, but since I haven't been wearing any L or P's (don't
need to if over 30 in nsw and got full car lic) It feels like every bastard
is out to kill me.
DJ

 

They're expecting you to go like a bat of hell and be gone when the morning
comes!

Don't worry, Smack's got me finger picking Blackbird on a four string guitar
(damn kids) that's pinging it's head off!

 

I used Ampol Vortex today but it's too early to tell how different it will
be......should i run this stuff in a ER-5?

DJ

 

Depends, does it ping? They only sell Caltex Vortex 'round my neck of the
woods and going by anti-pinging numbers (garn Hammo!), cause it's less than
the rest, it pays to buy Optimax down the road!

 

Hi all,
I've notice that too. I'm still learning and on my 9th or so
lesson and I do seem to notice that cars do tend to give way to me a bit
more than otherwise. I've been told that I pulled off a little slow but
still car around me are patient enough to let me pass in most cases. I
actually have my test next Thursday. I hope I pass. Do other state(other
than WA that is) make people do figure 8's? Cos here in Perth they no
longer do figure 8 but consecutive U turns instead i.e. figure O's


PS.
First time poster long time lurker here and still looking for the right
first bike.

 

I was rather surprised to hear recently that someone I know passed their
motorcycle licence test in Victoria without having ever ridden a
motorcycle in the 3-6 months between obtaining his learners and doing
the licence test.

Nev..
'03 ZX12R

 

Well, at least they wouldn't have picked up any bad habits...

;-)

big

 

Fuckin' fuckin' mumble mumble PRICK!
Clem

 

"take these broken strings and learn to fly....."
Clem

 

**** OFF!!
Clem
(did Big Iain explain about harsh-week?)

 

I think it's important to explain why we have to kick in da nutz when he
finally buys a bike too (and why the kiki in da nutz isn't actually part
of harsh week). [1]

G-S

[1] Insert obligatory harsh week insult of your choice.

 

Yeah, but what sort of a knob would do that?


G

 

Not true. You have to wear the 'L' plates while you're on the learner
license. The P plates are obviated in the over-thirty/gold-license
case, 'cos you don't go through the provisional stage.

G

 

Well done, Clem. If you can play the lagerphone too you're in the band!

 

If WA if you hold a car license and you are off you P's then you're still
off you P's when you get you bike licence.

 

I'll remember to wear a cup around here.

 

Yeah I know one of those. Some cockhead at work too and he's moving into
sales.

ARSE ON PLATTER!!!!
Hehe

justAL