Ben,
Thanks for that explanation. Don't know what we do in Canada right now. When I got my license several months ago in 1971, we wrote a simple test, then we were allowed to use/practise on our bikes without passengers. When tested, we explained where the various control surfaces were on the bike, performed basic maneuvers, accelerated through 1 gear change then nailed the brakes to stop on a designated spot, etc etc. We then took our bikes on a trip around a city block with the inspector watching our departure and enterance into the parking lot.
Unlike you I didn't bring my BSA 650 to the test. I performed my test on a Honda Trail 90. Remember confusing the instructor because the bike had 2 rear brake controls. Foot and left hand where the clutch usually was. This bike had a centrifical type clutch so there was no clutch work. Must say it was a lot easier than what you are going through now.
