Back in the day my father was a driving instructor. He got to know the examiners. According to him part of the bike test was an emergency stop, which involved the examiner jumping out infront of the bike of the person on test. On one day the examiner jumped out in front of the bike to initiate an emergency stop. Only problem was, it was the wrong bike and he spent 3 weeks in hospital. I don't know if it's a true story but as a 9 year old I found it hilarious
Yep ride round the block, emergency stop, Passed. Well different now it's all about getting as much money as possable from everyone. Turned up for my part 1 in 89 on my RD350YPVS and hire a cg125 off them. Ahh the days when no one gave a F. Now everyone is just a bunch of wet wipes. A kid I know is in the GBoR for passing both car and bike test within hours of his 17 Bday, shout-out to Ferb.
Similar story on our test route, except this examiner jumped out in front of the correct bike, but Jimmy (a lad I knew) was so startled he forgot to brake. Similar result, lol
Good job. My test in the 80s on a 250 was so easy. No lessons, just turn up and do it after reading up on what's required. I got a GSX750 the next week. No potholes and no speed cameras. It was a different world.
Well done Andy. All part of the journey and you stayed cool and did it. Great to see Clare there for you all the way keeping the one liners flowing and your spirits up.
Passed my mod 1 and mod 2 today for full A license, he’s not wrong, riding a bigger bike genuinely is easier than riding a 50/125. Really enjoying your journey and will continue to watch until you pass and beyond. You got this 💪
At 67 bought my first bike, a 125 ktm. After a few months I realised it's limitations on longer journeys so took my A licence. Soon bought a 790 ktm and surprisingly the insurance was exactly the same. Nice channel, keep it up
Nice one Andy congrats 👍I failed Mod1 1st time round figure 8 did for me with foot down, but I blamed the weather it was hissing down and blowing a hooligan 😠
Well done!! 👍 I'm loving watching your progress. My husband persuaded me to do my CBT with him a few months ago at the age of 57. Its surprisingly addictive, I'm wanting to go out on the bike every chance i get. Very nervous but looking forward to doing my mod1&2 in the new year. Good luck with the mod 2 🤞
Great watch! Just done my CBT last week and just passed the theory test yesterday. DAS/A all booked in and start not this week but next! Well done on passing MOD 1 ☺️
Hi Guys, I'm really looking forward to seeing how you and Dave's relationship and epic story builds, so funny 🤣🤣. I noticed you were wearing a Triumph T shirt on your other channel today, this has resulted in me having to confess to you both that I have ordered a new 2025 Triumph Tiger Sport 800 over the weekend, this is the confirmation you need that proves you are both officially UA-cam influencers. I messaged you a while ago telling how you are reigniting my interest in motorcycles! Keep wearing that T shirt and I'm sure Triumph will start sponsoring you.
😂😂 me too, I hope it’s a good one. Claire bought me the Triumph T shirt for my birthday. I love it. I also love the Tigers. Everybody that I know that’s been on one rates them. I’m looking round myself and not sure which way to go. When do you get it?
@@bikerofatlantis I'm collecting the bike sometime in March when it's built, can't wait. I need to look at a new helmet at the NEC on Wednesday, the Shoei Neotec 3 takes my fancy. I think a sports tourer would suit you as you are tall. My race bike days have gone, need a bit of comfort at 62 😄 Alternatively the Honda Hornet SP 1000 is an upright comfortable bike, don't be put off by the power, just means you don't change gear as much. Honda and Triumph quality is outstanding.
This is my second ‘comment’ and I have to say that I really, really enjoy watching your posts! What I like is the fact that you are two lovely down to earth people sharing an experience with all of us, so unassuming and very good at describing the ‘journey’ I know you will continue enjoying riding motorcycles (as all of us bikers do lol) thank you for sharing this and please ride safe for years to come👍
Hi Andy (&Claire) well done for getting that Mod 1 jobbie under your belt! You both make us laugh so much and bet you can't wait to get something a bit bigger than your 125! If you keep the 125 as well, then Claire could have a go too?🤩 all the best for the Mod 2 and your continued motorcycling journey... Andy & Lyn.
Enjoy the channel, great to have supportive spouse. Once you can justify the second bike the rest are easy. Take a look at the triumph tiger 660 when shopping for a next one, great bike for older knees and taking a passenger
Passed my cbt same time as you. Bought a bike like 3 months ago and go out like once on the weekend, harder now it's cold and crap out. Booked my das for Feb the 2 to the 5th(i think) starting off mod 1 training and the test end of the week. Abit of anxiety about it but telling myself It will be fine relax until then and listen to my instructor when it comes to it bigger bike is abit scary and being in a city(I'm pretty rural in Porthmadog) and how this breakdown of what to expect helps ease my nerves thank you.
Hi. Take it steady, remember your training and it will be great. Best of luck and let me know how you get on 👍👍 We loved our trip to Portmadoch in the summer. You are lucky to live somewhere so nice
Congratulations Andy Glad to hear you passed your mod 1 i passed my mod 2 on the 13th using the same bike school they are really good really lovely people been watching your journey from the start mod 2 is much easier when you go do your mod 2 try not to think about the examiner ride like he is not even there and that you are out for a normal ride with a sat nav in your ear remember its not a bad thing anol if you go the wrong way then what he tells you as long as you do it safe he will just direct you back on path also big tip when you see bus lanes look out for the sign if there in a motorbike in the sign use that lane it will be classed as your left hand lane and he will want to see you use that lane you got this buddy i believe in you 💪🏍🏍
Well done. It wont be long before you're loving the roads on a bigger bike :) Mod 2 tip.... Stay 1m away from parked cars when possible. I failed on my first attempt because i didn't know that at the time 😅
Well done mate! I done my test last year and it was the best thing I've ever done, wish I had done it 10 years earlier! I did have a wee bit more extensive mod 2 training though, over a few weeks I done a few hours every other day up until my test, really gave me the confidence on the bike. Looks like you don't need that though, good luck man! only advice I could give is keep as calm and relax, they want you to pass!
Hi Andy, I was 36 when I passed my test (also at Rotherham...both DVSA Examiners there are spot on blokes!) and my first bike was a 1200cc "tourer", and the insurance was around £450quid/year. My current 1250cc bike is a around the same price now I'm 41. I did look at smaller bikes, but the one I got first was basically a deal I couldn't say no to 😀 Good luck on Mod2! I'm sure you'll ace that bit as you already have the road-sense.
Really good down to earth and relatable explanation of the experience. I did all this three years ago at 54, I think the examiners all do the slow walk thing. After my mod 2 the chap doing my test told me to wait in the office while he spent a few long minutes having a chat to someone else before finally telling me the good news. Mod 2 is easier, just don't follow cars to close - particularly if the road is wet and remember shoulder checks.
blows my mind how close cars drive to each other. as the old adage goes, 'only a fool breaks the two second rule' - especially something to follow riding bikes.
Well done… I was crapping it right to the end hoping you would pass! Feel so lucky I did all this, back when the world was young, when it was one test. Don’t think I could handle the nerves if I had to do it again 😅
"Simon says ... Don't look at the cone" the key to slow speed is using friction zone on your clutch and rear brake without moving your throttle hand. Takes a lot of brain effort. For a u turn, you should be looking where you are going, means turning your whole body 180 degrees round to look. For me, doing tighter figure eight requires shifting butt over to edge of the seat while going round. Hope you enjoy your new skills on bigger bikes!!
Congratulations on passing your Mod1 and best of luck on your next test. I was planning on going to the NEC for the bike show this weekend and then during the week I rolled my foot on uneven ground and now I am in pain when I walk, waiting for the swelling and bruising to go down
i had some work to do over the weekend and managed just now to watch your video. the tests are verry different from what we do in Romania. weird that we all can drive on the same roads :D Your teacher there seems to be a verry cool guy Congrats on your Mod1. Good Luck on your Mod2.
Congratulations! That’s the worst test over! Clare’s turn next! I’ve been pillion with my husband for years but decided to put my big girl pants on this year and ride my own 😂 I passed my mod 2 in September 🎉 now our problem is working out how we can take a gsxs 1000 and a gsxs 750 away with us in our motorhome 😂 I think your plan to have more than one bike is the way to go 😂
Nice one mate! Mod 2 is a piece of pi*s as long as your safe. I got a cb650r and absolutely love it. £600 a year for my first year! I was going to get the 1000 but glad I didn’t. You’ll find a brand new bike a lot quicker than the 600 you did your test on - mine is 95bhp and as fast as I need!
They dont half make you jump through hoops to get your full licence, back in the days of yore you done a left hand circuit of the block, then a right hand circuit and at some point the examiner would step out and put his hand up for an emergency stop. Had to stop and then drive up to him. Can you read that number plate son? Then a few questions on the highway code, done. So easy. 39 year later still havent killed myself😂
I share the same thoughts. I was going to take mine when i was 25 but raising a family made it difficult to get any free time to do anything. So fast forward 15yrs i started from CBT and the module training (also had to do the theory in between that) For someone who has 20yrs worth of driving experience in cars that theory was a bugger, failed the first by a big margin then missed the appointment for the second only to pass the third time by the skin of my teeth. So i book a MOD1 test which was 7 weeks away, have a few lessons in between. Failed on figure eight by putting foot down by a gnats nacker, they said if i'd put more power in it would of saved it. Go again for MOD1 but this time i'd been suffering with a back injury and it had gotten worse but i go to the test anyway. I'm struggling to put my feet down when stopping without pain. on U turn i put foot down. Asked if i want to carry on even though i'd failed but i just state i'm in too much pain and finish. How i managed the ride there and back i'll never know. The whole experience was a nightmare for me. Being able to get the time off work, paying for bike hire numerous times, waiting for lessons to become available plus test dates. Took me a full 8 months from CBT to get a pass even though i could ride perfectly well all these things they put in the way before hand especially MOD1 i feel are just faff as you'll learn this out in the real world scenario Think it would be best if they make it part of the MOD2 test rather than put people through the ringer as much as they do One the flip side i can understand as it prevents anyone under the age of 25 going straight for a 600cc and killing themselves but it's bloody brutal and if i'd known about all this i wouldn't of even bothered
Great story great channel 👏 on my mod1 I did my manual manoeuvre then sat on the bike to start the test and it hail stoned like nothing on earth, the instructor told me to wait while he ran in to get a bigger coat, there was a sheet of ice all over the course but I passed by the skin of, instructor said it was a bit scruffy but your in 😂😂
Hi Andy fantastic job, good luck for your mod 2, just remember mate the Big Bikes don't give you second chances it's all or Nothing, treat them with respect. 👏
Nice i passed my Mod 1 & Mod 2 this past Wednesday ( yeah both on the same day ). I have just picked up my first bike a VFR 800 V4 Vtech, good luck on the Mod 2 I'm sure you will smash it
Congratulations,you’ve got the toughest part out the way ,mod 2 is lots more relaxing ,it seems daunting but when you pull out the test centre you will automatically feel more at ease .
Congratulations! I dropped the bike on my first mod1, right after the figure 8, when the guy waved me over but I realised half way I'd be facing the wrong way & grabbed the front brake. Gutted. Then second time, not even any minors, but a much more chilled examiner & a right-hand course which is what I'd practiced... 🤷♂
I remember doing my bike test in 2003, I was in my late 30's then. I did a CBT, a Theory Test and then the main bike test. That involved a 20 minute ride that should have took 40 minutes. My examiner already could tell I had ridden before and judged my riding to be adequate (lol). I dare say you've got it in your head to buy a Harley or some similar cruiser bike, I probably would too. After watching so many different reviews on various bikes of this style, I would suggest the CF Moto 450 CL-C for you. From what I've seen it is reliable, punchy, plenty of power and looks pretty kool too. I am thinking of getting one next summer, that or a the new Royal Enfield Classic 650 when it's finally released. Now that is a class looking motorcycle!! Good luck with the final part.
Well Done. Nicely summarised. Mod 2 is so much easier. You ride everyday, which is just what you do on Mod 2. As long as you don’t do anything dangerous you will be fine. My instructor said to me ‘ Mod 2 is pantomime, just overdo all your lifesavers and checks so the examiner is left in no doubt’. Fingers crossed for you!
Well done pal, thanks for sharing your experiences. Looking to get my full licence next spring, finally scratching a 25 year itch (in my 40s now) so it's great to follow along and see what I'm letting myself in for. Cheers, stay safe 👍
Hi Andy really enjoying this channel and your progress after watching all your other motorhome channel videos. Even though I'm not a biker I enjoy following your progress with your lovely wife. The one thing that's bothering me is the fact you are riding in the dark and wet on an all black bike wearing all black clothes. I know they have small reflective strips but you really need a hi-viz reflective jacket over the top. As a car driver you know that a bikes headlight can easily get lost in the dazzle of rain and other lights etc and I'm really worried someone's going to pull out in front of you. Please consider wearing something more visible please like one of those thin hi-viz vests. Cheers mate.
Well done mate! Re insurance, my first bike was a suzuki bandit 656cc and it didn't seem long before I was paying no more than £150. Albeit many years since (seems like yesterday) I now pay less than for my triumph speed triple 1050cc. An affordable and enjoyable secondary way of getting about (fair weather in my case) enjoy, and be safe! 👍
Well done on your 1st time pass. Took me three attempts to get through my mod 1. You'll smash the mod 2. It's just a ride on the road, far less stressful.
Congratulations mate, well done. Three down, one to go. I did my MOD 1 at Rotherham about 5 years ago, but from the sound of it I'm sure its the same Dave. After I did the U turn, he said "well I'm not sure that's technically a U turn, but you've ended up in the right place and facing in the right direction, and that's all that matters". Enjoy the bike show, nearly all the main bike makers have a cruiser in their lineup, so you'll have lots to chose from if you want to stay with a cruiser.
Well done Andy, you’ll be popping wheelies in no time, anticipation’s killing me wondering what your next bike will be, remember you’re a big lad and cramps a thing on bikes so choose carefully. Good luck for mod 2 🤞
Well done on mod one mate! For insurance: older, non sports type bikes are fairly cheap. My 06 VN 800 costed me Just above 300 quids fully comp + all the extra niceties for my first year (after 1.5 of CBT)
Yaaaayyyy! Well done Andrew, I knew you'd pass with flying colours, but I can't stress this enough, the shoulder check is also known as the "life saver" which is exactly what it means. So please make your shoulder checks second nature. I'm proud of you.👍🏼🥇🤗
Congrats. Well done. So satisfying. I did mine back in September. Thought I aced it. But had 4 minors on life savers. Passed but knocked the puff out of me. Mod 2 is ok but the guy before me failed which set the butterfly's off. I passed and I really enjoyed the whole process. Good luck and enjoy the training. If u like the style of bike u have check out the honda rebel. I got myself a shiny z650rs and I love it.
I've got my Mod 1 and Mod 2 tests in four days and started my intensive training today. A lot of what you said about Mod 1 sounded very familiar! I'll keep my fingers crossed for your Mod 2 if you promise to do the same for me!
Congrats mate, well done, MOD 2 to go, all that is, is a ride on the road, and you know how to do that, just remember.... Shoulder check, again and again, make sure the tester sees them! Good luck pal, miles of smiles ahead of you!!!
I passed my A1 test over 10 years ago but had been riding bikes since the late 80s the last ten years I’ve been riding a xmax 125 which is a big heavy 125 scooter, A couple of months ago I decided to go for the full A test, did a few hours training on the Z650 which actually felt small and easy to ride, I went on to pass mod 1 and 2 and now ride a royal Enfield interceptor 650 and Honda forza 300, Good luck for mod 2 👍
Well done, matey! I agree that after mod 1, i also had way more confidence and control of my 125. But i always hated riding it as it just seemed soooooooo slow after being on a 650 🤣 Best of luck for mod 2. Everyone says that the easiest of the 2. I thought mod1 was easy, and 2 i had to focus more. But that's just me. I'm happy with my fireblade now. Passed the test and out riding an hour after and never looked back. Enjoy the journey cos once you pass! the real test starts! 😉 Newer bikes cos more with insurance as older ones work out cheaper, so keep that in mind when looking and wanting to keep the price down or reasonably affordable.
Aside from your videos keeping me a little bit more calm after my CBT at 40, I love the communication between you two, you are so lucky to have someone around who cares. I have the “imposter syndrome” on my own 😂
Another quality entertaining vlog Andy and Claire. Pleased you got through the Mod 1. It’s all plain sailing from now on in. Mod 2 is simply being a car driver, but on a bike. You have all the road knowledge and skills so just utilise them whilst enjoying your ride. It’s over before you know it. Just remember your head check live savers at all times. Exciting times for you and us, is when you’ve passed and it’s time to select a new bike. It’s just the most exciting time Andy.
I think you talked your way thru that test mate my God you do go on a bit you crack me up .enjoy listening to you though hope you get the bike you like the new range of Enfields would suit you. Good luck with the next stage mate.
Congratulations mate you've done the hardest bit by far. Mod 2 will be a doddle for you. I did the same as you on my mod 1 with the swerve. Too slow on my first run. However when on my second run, as I came out of my turn ready for the fast run I realised I was in 3rd gear but I was riding a Yam MT07 and the torque on that bike saved me thank god. 3 years and 4 big bikes later I've just bought an MT07 as I developed an affection for it and I love it! Looking forward to seeing you pass your Mod 2!!
Glad you passed. Congratulations!! I have just come back to biking this year after a 30 year break, passed my test at 17 (just a single on road test). I went and did 2 training days over a month before I brought my bike, to make sure I liked it still. First time was out on 125s and more like a CBT. Second time was a training day for mod1 and 2. So got to do the mod 1 with all the cones on the Z650. After that I was still happy so I brought a new CBR650R with 94hp :). Now done 3500 miles in 7 month, 90% fun riding, 10% to work and back. I found the 650 way easier to ride than the 125. They are so more stable.
Well done fella. Nailed it. See how much easier a larger bike is to ride. And don’t be tempted to go too large when you do get another. I’m a big believer that the fun zone is in mid size bikes
So pleased for you, been waiting on this video and if it's any consolation I'm sure my figure of 8 looked like a mr tickle drawing, examiner just said unusual but completed lol
Well done Andrew, figure of 8, well you did figure of 4, you would have saved on Fuel👌🤣 When is Claire going to start, you’ll both be able to do what I’m now calling the Atlantis Shuffle .🕺🕺🕺Cheers Jan
I knew the self training you had done on the 125 would stand you in good stead well done with the mod 1 .Passed my full licence 7years ago yesterday at age 50 on my second big bike since then both been 1000cc and to be honest insurance on the first one was reasonable in the first year and did drop by £100 in the second year then changed to another bike in the third year that was a lot newer so insurance was a bit more expensive and at each renewal it has sort of levelled and has been over the past 2-3 years
Well done mate, I've recently passed my mod 1 & 2 and you're definitely right that it's probably easier getting a pilots licence 😂 The DVLA should incorporate a part bike test into the car test to make drivers more aware of everyone on the road! Good luck with Mod 2, im looking forward to seeing your 'new bike day' 😉
Back in the day my father was a driving instructor. He got to know the examiners. According to him part of the bike test was an emergency stop, which involved the examiner jumping out infront of the bike of the person on test. On one day the examiner jumped out in front of the bike to initiate an emergency stop. Only problem was, it was the wrong bike and he spent 3 weeks in hospital. I don't know if it's a true story but as a 9 year old I found it hilarious
Love this story 😂 we are laughing 😂
Yep ride round the block, emergency stop, Passed. Well different now it's all about getting as much money as possable from everyone. Turned up for my part 1 in 89 on my RD350YPVS and hire a cg125 off them. Ahh the days when no one gave a F. Now everyone is just a bunch of wet wipes. A kid I know is in the GBoR for passing both car and bike test within hours of his 17 Bday, shout-out to Ferb.
Frank Spencer!
Similar story on our test route, except this examiner jumped out in front of the correct bike, but Jimmy (a lad I knew) was so startled he forgot to brake. Similar result, lol
Good job. My test in the 80s on a 250 was so easy. No lessons, just turn up and do it after reading up on what's required. I got a GSX750 the next week. No potholes and no speed cameras. It was a different world.
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Well done Andy. All part of the journey and you stayed cool and did it. Great to see Clare there for you all the way keeping the one liners flowing and your spirits up.
Thanks 👍
Passed my mod 1 and mod 2 today for full A license, he’s not wrong, riding a bigger bike genuinely is easier than riding a 50/125. Really enjoying your journey and will continue to watch until you pass and beyond. You got this 💪
Congratulations! Happy travels to you 👍👍👍😎
But you pretty much have the most fun on 50s/125s. It's a different fun on bigger bikes.
All the best for MOD 2 mate
Thank you
At 67 bought my first bike, a 125 ktm. After a few months I realised it's limitations on longer journeys so took my A licence. Soon bought a 790 ktm and surprisingly the insurance was exactly the same. Nice channel, keep it up
Hello. Thanks for watching 👍👍
Nice one Andy congrats 👍I failed Mod1 1st time round figure 8 did for me with foot down, but I blamed the weather it was hissing down and blowing a hooligan 😠
Hi. Thanks for watching 👍👍👍😎
Well done!! 👍 I'm loving watching your progress. My husband persuaded me to do my CBT with him a few months ago at the age of 57. Its surprisingly addictive, I'm wanting to go out on the bike every chance i get.
Very nervous but looking forward to doing my mod1&2 in the new year.
Good luck with the mod 2 🤞
Good luck to you. Enjoy and let me know how you get on
Great watch! Just done my CBT last week and just passed the theory test yesterday. DAS/A all booked in and start not this week but next! Well done on passing MOD 1 ☺️
Best of luck! 👍👍
Congratulations 🎉🎉🎉
Thank you 🙏🏼
congratulations! i passed my mod 1 today and i have my mod 2 monday!
Thank you, all the best mate
@ do you have mod 2 booked yet?
@@bikerofatlantis so i passed my mod 2! all the best for when you get to yours
I've passed my mod 1 last week, but I still feeling anxious watching you explain the exam.
Congratulations 👍👍👍👍👍👍
Hi Guys, I'm really looking forward to seeing how you and Dave's relationship and epic story builds, so funny 🤣🤣. I noticed you were wearing a Triumph T shirt on your other channel today, this has resulted in me having to confess to you both that I have ordered a new 2025 Triumph Tiger Sport 800 over the weekend, this is the confirmation you need that proves you are both officially UA-cam influencers. I messaged you a while ago telling how you are reigniting my interest in motorcycles! Keep wearing that T shirt and I'm sure Triumph will start sponsoring you.
😂😂 me too, I hope it’s a good one. Claire bought me the Triumph T shirt for my birthday. I love it. I also love the Tigers. Everybody that I know that’s been on one rates them. I’m looking round myself and not sure which way to go. When do you get it?
@@bikerofatlantis I'm collecting the bike sometime in March when it's built, can't wait. I need to look at a new helmet at the NEC on Wednesday, the Shoei Neotec 3 takes my fancy. I think a sports tourer would suit you as you are tall. My race bike days have gone, need a bit of comfort at 62 😄 Alternatively the Honda Hornet SP 1000 is an upright comfortable bike, don't be put off by the power, just means you don't change gear as much. Honda and Triumph quality is outstanding.
When I did my CBT and test it was about £70 for the lot but that was in 1996
I learnt and passed my test with these guys! Proper sound and chilled out, never shouted or pushed me or the ones I learnt with
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This is my second ‘comment’ and I have to say that I really, really enjoy watching your posts! What I like is the fact that you are two lovely down to earth people sharing an experience with all of us, so unassuming and very good at describing the ‘journey’ I know you will continue enjoying riding motorcycles (as all of us bikers do lol) thank you for sharing this and please ride safe for years to come👍
Thank you very much for taking the time to comment. Happy travels 👍
Had my full license for 2 years, but hearing you talk about tests makes me sweat all over again. 😂
Thanks for watching
Hi Andy (&Claire) well done for getting that Mod 1 jobbie under your belt! You both make us laugh so much and bet you can't wait to get something a bit bigger than your 125! If you keep the 125 as well, then Claire could have a go too?🤩 all the best for the Mod 2 and your continued motorcycling journey... Andy & Lyn.
Hello guys ❤️ hope you have a good weekend
@@bikerofatlantis thanks guys, and hope you have a great day at the bike show!
Enjoy the channel, great to have supportive spouse. Once you can justify the second bike the rest are easy. Take a look at the triumph tiger 660 when shopping for a next one, great bike for older knees and taking a passenger
Hi. Thanks for watching. Gotta look after the achey knees 😂😂👍👍
Passed my cbt same time as you. Bought a bike like 3 months ago and go out like once on the weekend, harder now it's cold and crap out. Booked my das for Feb the 2 to the 5th(i think) starting off mod 1 training and the test end of the week. Abit of anxiety about it but telling myself It will be fine relax until then and listen to my instructor when it comes to it bigger bike is abit scary and being in a city(I'm pretty rural in Porthmadog) and how this breakdown of what to expect helps ease my nerves thank you.
Hi. Take it steady, remember your training and it will be great. Best of luck and let me know how you get on 👍👍
We loved our trip to Portmadoch in the summer. You are lucky to live somewhere so nice
Congratulations Andy Glad to hear you passed your mod 1 i passed my mod 2 on the 13th using the same bike school they are really good really lovely people been watching your journey from the start mod 2 is much easier when you go do your mod 2 try not to think about the examiner ride like he is not even there and that you are out for a normal ride with a sat nav in your ear remember its not a bad thing anol if you go the wrong way then what he tells you as long as you do it safe he will just direct you back on path also big tip when you see bus lanes look out for the sign if there in a motorbike in the sign use that lane it will be classed as your left hand lane and he will want to see you use that lane you got this buddy i believe in you 💪🏍🏍
Great news on the pass 👍👍 Thanks for this tip, really appreciated
Congratulations, I still remember my MOD1 and the feeling when I passed. Crack on now and get MOD 2 under your belt.
Thank you
Well done. It wont be long before you're loving the roads on a bigger bike :)
Mod 2 tip.... Stay 1m away from parked cars when possible. I failed on my first attempt because i didn't know that at the time 😅
Thanks for this, really appreciated 👍
@bikerofatlantis You're welcome. Good luck when you do it and I can't wait to see which bike you choose after passing.
Well done mate! I done my test last year and it was the best thing I've ever done, wish I had done it 10 years earlier! I did have a wee bit more extensive mod 2 training though, over a few weeks I done a few hours every other day up until my test, really gave me the confidence on the bike. Looks like you don't need that though, good luck man! only advice I could give is keep as calm and relax, they want you to pass!
Hi. This is good info. Thankyou
Great job! Here in the US, they give motorcycle endorsements with free fuel fill up at the gas station
Is that true?
Hi Andy, I was 36 when I passed my test (also at Rotherham...both DVSA Examiners there are spot on blokes!) and my first bike was a 1200cc "tourer", and the insurance was around £450quid/year. My current 1250cc bike is a around the same price now I'm 41. I did look at smaller bikes, but the one I got first was basically a deal I couldn't say no to 😀 Good luck on Mod2! I'm sure you'll ace that bit as you already have the road-sense.
See you on the road in Rotherham 👍👍
Really good down to earth and relatable explanation of the experience. I did all this three years ago at 54, I think the examiners all do the slow walk thing. After my mod 2 the chap doing my test told me to wait in the office while he spent a few long minutes having a chat to someone else before finally telling me the good news. Mod 2 is easier, just don't follow cars to close - particularly if the road is wet and remember shoulder checks.
Thank you for watching
blows my mind how close cars drive to each other. as the old adage goes, 'only a fool breaks the two second rule' - especially something to follow riding bikes.
Well done… I was crapping it right to the end hoping you would pass! Feel so lucky I did all this, back when the world was young, when it was one test. Don’t think I could handle the nerves if I had to do it again 😅
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Nice one mate! 🎉 knew you'd manage it only one more hurdle. Yeah the insurance costs are insane. Good luck with your next test 👍
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"Simon says ... Don't look at the cone" the key to slow speed is using friction zone on your clutch and rear brake without moving your throttle hand. Takes a lot of brain effort. For a u turn, you should be looking where you are going, means turning your whole body 180 degrees round to look. For me, doing tighter figure eight requires shifting butt over to edge of the seat while going round. Hope you enjoy your new skills on bigger bikes!!
Hi. Thanks for this and for watching 👍
Very well done! Youre a quality story teller, had me reliving my Mod 1 PTSD whilst you were describing yours haha. Just one more test to go, exciting!
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Hi Andy well done mate you'll not be long now before you looking for a new bike but make sure Claire is happy on back because she'll want a go 😮
That's the plan!
Have to say mate I'm glad I passed my test before this mod 1 mod 2 stuff. Well done.
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Congratulations on passing your Mod1 and best of luck on your next test.
I was planning on going to the NEC for the bike show this weekend and then during the week I rolled my foot on uneven ground and now I am in pain when I walk, waiting for the swelling and bruising to go down
Crikey. Hope you sort your foot soon!!
i had some work to do over the weekend and managed just now to watch your video.
the tests are verry different from what we do in Romania. weird that we all can drive on the same roads :D
Your teacher there seems to be a verry cool guy
Congrats on your Mod1. Good Luck on your Mod2.
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Congratulations! That’s the worst test over! Clare’s turn next! I’ve been pillion with my husband for years but decided to put my big girl pants on this year and ride my own 😂 I passed my mod 2 in September 🎉 now our problem is working out how we can take a gsxs 1000 and a gsxs 750 away with us in our motorhome 😂 I think your plan to have more than one bike is the way to go 😂
Love it. Congratulations, this is a Great story 😂😂😎😎👍👍 🏍️🏍️
Nice one mate! Mod 2 is a piece of pi*s as long as your safe. I got a cb650r and absolutely love it. £600 a year for my first year! I was going to get the 1000 but glad I didn’t. You’ll find a brand new bike a lot quicker than the 600 you did your test on - mine is 95bhp and as fast as I need!
Oooh nice bike 👍👍
👍Well done Andy👍you can do this mod 2,. Tek it steady,
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Very well done. I didn't have all that to do when I passed. It was such a long, long time ago. 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
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Congratulations on passing Mod 1 - here’s to Mod 2 !
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Well done, 👍👍
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They dont half make you jump through hoops to get your full licence, back in the days of yore you done a left hand circuit of the block, then a right hand circuit and at some point the examiner would step out and put his hand up for an emergency stop. Had to stop and then drive up to him. Can you read that number plate son? Then a few questions on the highway code, done. So easy. 39 year later still havent killed myself😂
Happy travels
I share the same thoughts. I was going to take mine when i was 25 but raising a family made it difficult to get any free time to do anything. So fast forward 15yrs i started from CBT and the module training (also had to do the theory in between that)
For someone who has 20yrs worth of driving experience in cars that theory was a bugger, failed the first by a big margin then missed the appointment for the second only to pass the third time by the skin of my teeth.
So i book a MOD1 test which was 7 weeks away, have a few lessons in between. Failed on figure eight by putting foot down by a gnats nacker, they said if i'd put more power in it would of saved it.
Go again for MOD1 but this time i'd been suffering with a back injury and it had gotten worse but i go to the test anyway. I'm struggling to put my feet down when stopping without pain.
on U turn i put foot down. Asked if i want to carry on even though i'd failed but i just state i'm in too much pain and finish. How i managed the ride there and back i'll never know.
The whole experience was a nightmare for me. Being able to get the time off work, paying for bike hire numerous times, waiting for lessons to become available plus test dates.
Took me a full 8 months from CBT to get a pass even though i could ride perfectly well all these things they put in the way before hand especially MOD1 i feel are just faff as you'll learn this out in the real world scenario
Think it would be best if they make it part of the MOD2 test rather than put people through the ringer as much as they do
One the flip side i can understand as it prevents anyone under the age of 25 going straight for a 600cc and killing themselves but it's bloody brutal and if i'd known about all this i wouldn't of even bothered
Great story great channel 👏 on my mod1 I did my manual manoeuvre then sat on the bike to start the test and it hail stoned like nothing on earth, the instructor told me to wait while he ran in to get a bigger coat, there was a sheet of ice all over the course but I passed by the skin of, instructor said it was a bit scruffy but your in 😂😂
That is awesome! congratulations
Hi Andy fantastic job, good luck for your mod 2, just remember mate the Big Bikes don't give you second chances it's all or Nothing, treat them with respect. 👏
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Well done !!🎉 I also had Dave for mod 1 and my mod 2 . He’s a lovely guy . Julie 4ft 11😊
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@@bikerofatlantis hi 🤗
Well done Andy,I learned with Simon,such a patient guy and a excellent instructor. Good luck on your mod 2 you'll smash it 💪 👍
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Nice i passed my Mod 1 & Mod 2 this past Wednesday ( yeah both on the same day ). I have just picked up my first bike a VFR 800 V4 Vtech, good luck on the Mod 2 I'm sure you will smash it
Congratulations
What a lovely bike 👍👍
Yeah it’s a beast. What sort of bike you looking at once you get that Mod 2 done or do we have to wait for a future episode
Well done Andy, one more to go then you will have your full license.. and that’s a great achievement. 👏
Hope so!
Congratulations, only one way to go now....... ONWARDS AND UPWARDS! ride safe
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Congratulations,you’ve got the toughest part out the way ,mod 2 is lots more relaxing ,it seems daunting but when you pull out the test centre you will automatically feel more at ease .
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Top man! Well done fella.
Much appreciated!
Congratulations! I dropped the bike on my first mod1, right after the figure 8, when the guy waved me over but I realised half way I'd be facing the wrong way & grabbed the front brake. Gutted. Then second time, not even any minors, but a much more chilled examiner & a right-hand course which is what I'd practiced... 🤷♂
Hi. Second time lucky 👍
Well done. Stay safe and remember, rubber side down!
Back at ya!
I remember doing my bike test in 2003, I was in my late 30's then. I did a CBT, a Theory Test and then the main bike test. That involved a 20 minute ride that should have took 40 minutes. My examiner already could tell I had ridden before and judged my riding to be adequate (lol).
I dare say you've got it in your head to buy a Harley or some similar cruiser bike, I probably would too. After watching so many different reviews on various bikes of this style, I would suggest the CF Moto 450 CL-C for you. From what I've seen it is reliable, punchy, plenty of power and looks pretty kool too. I am thinking of getting one next summer, that or a the new Royal Enfield Classic 650 when it's finally released. Now that is a class looking motorcycle!!
Good luck with the final part.
Hi. Thanks for watching, your bike choices are great. Let me know what you decide 😎👍
Well done Andy. Top work fella
Thanks mate
Nicely done, good luck on your mod 2
Thanks!
Nice one mate proud of you.
Much appreciated
Great video today, you're getting on well
Thank you!
You are correct Simon is a legend , when he does the manoeuvres he makes them look easy.
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all the best for your mod 2👍
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Well Done. Nicely summarised. Mod 2 is so much easier. You ride everyday, which is just what you do on Mod 2. As long as you don’t do anything dangerous you will be fine. My instructor said to me ‘ Mod 2 is pantomime, just overdo all your lifesavers and checks so the examiner is left in no doubt’. Fingers crossed for you!
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well done 👍 the z650 is a great next bike to consider
@simonsmith5694 I have the yamaha mt07 perfect bike for any rider
Well done pal, thanks for sharing your experiences. Looking to get my full licence next spring, finally scratching a 25 year itch (in my 40s now) so it's great to follow along and see what I'm letting myself in for. Cheers, stay safe 👍
You gotta scratch it 👍👍 let me know how you get on
@@bikerofatlantis Sure do, tried other things but it's never gone away. Now it's stronger than ever! Cheers, will do 👍
Hi Andy really enjoying this channel and your progress after watching all your other motorhome channel videos. Even though I'm not a biker I enjoy following your progress with your lovely wife. The one thing that's bothering me is the fact you are riding in the dark and wet on an all black bike wearing all black clothes. I know they have small reflective strips but you really need a hi-viz reflective jacket over the top. As a car driver you know that a bikes headlight can easily get lost in the dazzle of rain and other lights etc and I'm really worried someone's going to pull out in front of you. Please consider wearing something more visible please like one of those thin hi-viz vests. Cheers mate.
Hi. Thanks for watching and following. Claire has said the same, she bought me a high vis and now I wear it 👍👍👍
@bikerofatlantis That's great thanks good to hear. Look forward to your progress and getting the Harley.... 😁
Congrats Andy. Great to see you passed. The bike test these days is completely different to mine back in 1979.
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Well done mate! Re insurance, my first bike was a suzuki bandit 656cc and it didn't seem long before I was paying no more than £150. Albeit many years since (seems like yesterday) I now pay less than for my triumph speed triple 1050cc. An affordable and enjoyable secondary way of getting about (fair weather in my case) enjoy, and be safe! 👍
Love triumphs 👍
Well done on your 1st time pass. Took me three attempts to get through my mod 1. You'll smash the mod 2. It's just a ride on the road, far less stressful.
Hi. Thanks for this
Well done sausage!! The MOD1 is the hard bit. MOD2 is a ride round the area. You’ll feel great when you get it done. 🤘
Can't wait!
Congratulations mate, well done. Three down, one to go. I did my MOD 1 at Rotherham about 5 years ago, but from the sound of it I'm sure its the same Dave. After I did the U turn, he said "well I'm not sure that's technically a U turn, but you've ended up in the right place and facing in the right direction, and that's all that matters". Enjoy the bike show, nearly all the main bike makers have a cruiser in their lineup, so you'll have lots to chose from if you want to stay with a cruiser.
Good old Dave, sounds like it’s him 👍👍
Just passed my theory using the app you recommended. It was a brilliant especially the coach mode. Thanks
Glad it was helpful! Congrats on the pass 👍👍👍👍👍 Let me know how you get on
Well done Andy, you’ll be popping wheelies in no time, anticipation’s killing me wondering what your next bike will be, remember you’re a big lad and cramps a thing on bikes so choose carefully. Good luck for mod 2 🤞
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Congratulations to see yourr confidence from video 1 to now is brilliant welcome to the real bikes lol 🎉
Thank you 😁
Well done, good luck with the next stages ;)
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Congratulations mate you’re really taking this seriously and I admire your commitment to get your full bikers licence xx
Thanks so much Rob 👍👍
Well done on mod one mate!
For insurance: older, non sports type bikes are fairly cheap. My 06 VN 800 costed me Just above 300 quids fully comp + all the extra niceties for my first year (after 1.5 of CBT)
Hi. Thanks for this info 👍
congrats! go rest ride a triumph bobber when you pass. that’s what i did. and fell in love.
That's the plan!
Yaaaayyyy! Well done Andrew, I knew you'd pass with flying colours, but I can't stress this enough, the shoulder check is also known as the "life saver" which is exactly what it means. So please make your shoulder checks second nature. I'm proud of you.👍🏼🥇🤗
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Congrats. Well done. So satisfying. I did mine back in September. Thought I aced it. But had 4 minors on life savers. Passed but knocked the puff out of me. Mod 2 is ok but the guy before me failed which set the butterfly's off. I passed and I really enjoyed the whole process. Good luck and enjoy the training. If u like the style of bike u have check out the honda rebel. I got myself a shiny z650rs and I love it.
Hello. This is great to read 👍👍 Happy travels
I've got my Mod 1 and Mod 2 tests in four days and started my intensive training today. A lot of what you said about Mod 1 sounded very familiar! I'll keep my fingers crossed for your Mod 2 if you promise to do the same for me!
Hi. Sending you the best of luck. Let me know how you get on 👍👍
@bikerofatlantis Thanks, and congratulations on your Mod 1!
Congrats mate, well done, MOD 2 to go, all that is, is a ride on the road, and you know how to do that, just remember.... Shoulder check, again and again, make sure the tester sees them!
Good luck pal, miles of smiles ahead of you!!!
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I passed my A1 test over 10 years ago but had been riding bikes since the late 80s the last ten years I’ve been riding a xmax 125 which is a big heavy 125 scooter,
A couple of months ago I decided to go for the full A test, did a few hours training on the Z650 which actually felt small and easy to ride, I went on to pass mod 1 and 2 and now ride a royal Enfield interceptor 650 and Honda forza 300,
Good luck for mod 2 👍
Hi. Thanks for watching
Royal Enfields are one of my favourites!
Well done, matey!
I agree that after mod 1, i also had way more confidence and control of my 125.
But i always hated riding it as it just seemed soooooooo slow after being on a 650 🤣
Best of luck for mod 2. Everyone says that the easiest of the 2. I thought mod1 was easy, and 2 i had to focus more. But that's just me.
I'm happy with my fireblade now. Passed the test and out riding an hour after and never looked back.
Enjoy the journey cos once you pass! the real test starts! 😉
Newer bikes cos more with insurance as older ones work out cheaper, so keep that in mind when looking and wanting to keep the price down or reasonably affordable.
Hi. Thanks for watching. Fingers crossed I get the MOD2 😂👍
Congrats on passing! Looking forward to following you further along your journey
Thanks so much!
Congratulations Andrew! Never doubted you’d pass. We’re off to the bike show at weekend so may see you there 👍🏻
Look out for us
Congrats Andy - its true, once you get the bike bug, one is never enough 😀
Gonna need a bigger garage
Well done!!! Well done indeed! Bloody knew you'd smash it. Congratulations! 🎉
Thanks so much!!
Congrats! Awesome achievement! Keep up the training, mod 2 next! Youre gonna smash it!
I hope so!
Aside from your videos keeping me a little bit more calm after my CBT at 40, I love the communication between you two, you are so lucky to have someone around who cares. I have the “imposter syndrome” on my own 😂
Hi. Thanks for watching. Do you go to any clubs or rallies?
Another quality entertaining vlog Andy and Claire. Pleased you got through the Mod 1. It’s all plain sailing from now on in. Mod 2 is simply being a car driver, but on a bike. You have all the road knowledge and skills so just utilise them whilst enjoying your ride. It’s over before you know it. Just remember your head check live savers at all times. Exciting times for you and us, is when you’ve passed and it’s time to select a new bike. It’s just the most exciting time Andy.
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Well done! Mod 2 is easy in comparison, particulaly as you've got a fair bit of road experience on your 125
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Another great video congratulations mate on achieving your Mod 1 👏👏👏👏
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I think you talked your way thru that test mate my God you do go on a bit you crack me up .enjoy listening to you though hope you get the bike you like the new range of Enfields would suit you.
Good luck with the next stage mate.
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Congratulations mate you've done the hardest bit by far. Mod 2 will be a doddle for you.
I did the same as you on my mod 1 with the swerve. Too slow on my first run. However when on my second run, as I came out of my turn ready for the fast run I realised I was in 3rd gear but I was riding a Yam MT07 and the torque on that bike saved me thank god. 3 years and 4 big bikes later I've just bought an MT07 as I developed an affection for it and I love it! Looking forward to seeing you pass your Mod 2!!
That swerve has a lot to answer for 😂
Glad you passed. Congratulations!!
I have just come back to biking this year after a 30 year break, passed my test at 17 (just a single on road test). I went and did 2 training days over a month before I brought my bike, to make sure I liked it still. First time was out on 125s and more like a CBT. Second time was a training day for mod1 and 2. So got to do the mod 1 with all the cones on the Z650.
After that I was still happy so I brought a new CBR650R with 94hp :).
Now done 3500 miles in 7 month, 90% fun riding, 10% to work and back.
I found the 650 way easier to ride than the 125. They are so more stable.
This is a great story. Wishing you many happy travels 👍👍
Well done fella. Nailed it. See how much easier a larger bike is to ride. And don’t be tempted to go too large when you do get another. I’m a big believer that the fun zone is in mid size bikes
Hello. Yes I am hearing this from a lot of people. Thanks for watching
So pleased for you, been waiting on this video and if it's any consolation I'm sure my figure of 8 looked like a mr tickle drawing, examiner just said unusual but completed lol
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well done! i learnt on a z650 fun little bike! i told you bigger bikes are better to ride! mod 2 next
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Congratulations mate. You can walk mod 2. It’s easier. It’s just a nice ride out.
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Well done Andrew, figure of 8, well you did figure of 4, you would have saved on Fuel👌🤣
When is Claire going to start, you’ll both be able to do what I’m now calling the Atlantis Shuffle .🕺🕺🕺Cheers Jan
😂😂😂😂😂 Andy can’t shuffle 😂
I knew the self training you had done on the 125 would stand you in good stead well done with the mod 1 .Passed my full licence 7years ago yesterday at age 50 on my second big bike since then both been 1000cc and to be honest insurance on the first one was reasonable in the first year and did drop by £100 in the second year then changed to another bike in the third year that was a lot newer so insurance was a bit more expensive and at each renewal it has sort of levelled and has been over the past 2-3 years
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Well done mate, I've recently passed my mod 1 & 2 and you're definitely right that it's probably easier getting a pilots licence 😂
The DVLA should incorporate a part bike test into the car test to make drivers more aware of everyone on the road!
Good luck with Mod 2, im looking forward to seeing your 'new bike day' 😉
Congrats on your pass 👍👍 See you on the road
Nicely done buddy. Only a couple of days and I’ll have my mod 2 training and test.
Good luck. Let me know how you get on
The frozen fingers and toes were worth it as finally pass mod 2 with 0 faults. Hope yours goes just as well