Just so you know guys, the results are in and i passed!
...just
despite pulling off any number of perfect u turns in practise streets and around and about i almost fluffed my actual examination one
my emergency stop was also apparently too much rear break (which was again my own dumb fault as every other time it was fine).
got a couple of minor faults but most of it was down to nerves being shot after 5 days
examiner was the most aggressive bloke i've met for a while (both before and after the test).
unfortunately my other half didn't do as well, same examinor had a massive go at her before doing U turn and she fluffed it (hit the curb). Again she's done loads of U turns before and done them fine (in fact i'd say on average she's actually better than me - 10 years more road experience i expect).
on the way back into the test centre there was a fair amount of aggressive traffic and she dropped the bike (not on the road, by the side area - car park). Not only didn't he help her get it up (she recently shattered both bones in her forarm, damaged her wrist - tendon replacement and elblow - elbow replacement) but he had a go at her saying if she couldn't pick it up then she shouldn't have anything bigger than a 125.
real aggressive bloke.
so it's kinda a 'yay!' for me and a 'oh dear' for her. I'm hoping she does her re-test but her confidence is fairly shot.
now i've just gotta get some practise on the 'America. Any advice for me on making the transition? (from bog standard 'big bike' to cruiser style.
and when i do the Lancaster run i'll definately let you know!
Ant
