Failed motorcycle road test today

[Mittzy]

I've never done a slow manoeuvre test before

 

[peter k]

I had no choice Mittzy all the cones weren't spread any further apart for me .everbody else was on 400cc and 600cc Honda motor cycles that belonged to to the the company doing the testing .doing figure eights was a bit awkward but once I got the hang of it I even started enjoying it

 

[Boog]

Practice brother, lots of practice. Do it on your Rocket as it will only make you a better rider. Everyone has given excellent advice here and I reccomend you do one of the MSF courses, then do more practice of the Rocket. Last weekend I did a slow speed race against Harleys and a few Stars. I didn't win, but doing it on uneven grass helps to give one an appreciation to both how heavy a Touring is and how important rear braking and clutch work is. Pracitce....

 

[cr0ft]

As I recall, been a few years, the box gets adjusted here for the bike's turn radius. That means that it's just as hard for all bikes - ie, all bikes have a "box" that's as wide as its minimum turn radius plus a little bit of play. That doesn't penalize riders on bikes that turn wider.

 

[cardinal93]

I go to the empty MSF course set up at the beginning of each season (and usually once in the middle) just to practice my slow speed and brake/maneuvering work. Believe it or not it comes in handy besides just in parking lots. The point, as others have said, is to get used to your balancing. Using your hips to do the slaloms rather your hands, shifting your hips for the figure 8's, keeping your eyes through the turn rather than in it. All of these things translate to high speeds as well, but are often forgotten (though more critical) in slow speed conjested situations. Highly recommend the MSF course for you (even the one day advanced), you'll be amazed at how quickly you conquer that test! And on the Beast as well!!

 

[1olbull]

This takes a ton of practice!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sYpMN48lRSc&feature=player_embedded

 

[CanberraR3]

The course here is tight. In fact I even tried walking the Rocket round the u-turn box and on full lock and leaning over as far as I was game it still went outside the lines by about a metre. Impossible to ride it (without smoking the rear - and I'm pretty sure that would be frowned on). The cone weave can only be managed on such a big bike if you enter the start of it at exactly the right angle. Hardly matters though - LAMS is alive and well and learners generally are on 250s.

Several car parks around Canberra have been marked out with the license course and on any weekend you will see a group of generally young learners there practicing - and sometimes a few experienced riders offering advice and support. Bloody good if you ask me.

 

[ponters]

Mully, you're just too ***in soft mate. Feeling embarrassed and stuff, we'll you deserve it! What sort of a real man .....

 

[Rocket65]

This takes a ton of practice!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sYpMN48lRSc&feature=player_embedded

I could do that course if they wouldn't mind setting all of the cones back up afterwards.

I took a motorcycle road test today and failed it. First time ever taking the test. I have been riding on a permit since I have been riding motorcycles. I took it on the Roadster and just could not keep it off the line on the sharp turn part of the test. Turning right or left. One time I had to put my foot down to keep from turning my bike over. Going at a such slow speed and trying to stay in the box is just about impossible for me. The police officer said next time I need to bring a smaller bike in order to pass the test. I feel embarrassed, lacking in motorcycle ability, and just a flat failure. I have rode sport bikes in mountainous sharp curves at high speeds and even my Roadster at fast speeds in the mountains. But I have never had trouble with maneuvering a motorcycle like I did today. I told the instructor that I have put a bunch of miles on the road on a motorcycle and never once been required to do the things I was required to do today. I was going to renew my permit a couple months ago but my state wouldn't let me because it is must that I try to take the road test first. With me failing the road test they renewed my permit for another year. I should have went to the DMV and practiced while it was closed. Atleast I would have know that this beast of a bike would have been a problem on the course. Anyone take the test on a Rocket and pass? I assume the test box is the same size in every state. I felt like I was riding around in my living room it was so small. I wonder if the big fat tire on the back was killing me?

I touched the line on the right hand turn. Was lucky to get a laid back instructor that passed me. The course was too tight for the Rocket.

 

[ponters]

Cant believe i got no bites for giving Mully **** about not being able to do the impossible.

borrow a postie bike and give it a crack mate.