I dropped the Bike in the test

[sassy]

Well took my mc safety class, rain and sick. Made a 96 on the written test but dropped the bike in the driving test so I FAILED (auto fail). Now I have to take the test over I have to tell you that I had never driven a bike prior to that so I am not feeling too bad about it. (Ok my pride is hurt)

I learned one very impt lesson DO NOT LOOK DOWN:oops::oops::oops:

I just wanted to give you all an update, you have all supported me and have given me great advice.

Good news is the instructor said he will let me practice with his bikes and will work with me before the next test. I was great at shifting just have to learn to keep my head in the direction I want to go.

This time I will pass and will not look down.......:doorag::doorag:

[hrca0434sc]

go for dont worry about the drop just get it donnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn and be happy

[NDAna]

Seems the bikes tend to go where you look.
Good on the written; get healthy and go test again. Some parking lot practice around some little soccer cones might make you more comfortable too.

[Brick]

How did the rest of the class go? No problems with all of the maneuvers? Really too bad they make you take the test over again. I think you can go down twice during the class before they make you take the class over again.

[lonewolff]

It's the good and best news report. The good is that you passed the written and have taken a trial run at the riding portion. The best part is that you now get more practice and experience in riding on someone else's bike other than your own! When you pass all that stuff will be behind you and you will have more experience for when you buy your own bike. :firstplace:

Keep your chin up, keep practicing and thank you for the report.

[zebian2]

Your main 1st step is out of the way. Congratulation on the written.
You'll be ok. Remember every beginning is hard.
Best luck to you.
Jamal

[tubbythetuba]

I failed the first time, too........ Go back and get 'er done:doorag:

[iron pony boyz]

How to hang in there and pursue your do over. Good luck with retaking the riding skills, you'll do great!
http://www.vtxoa.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=278&pictureid=5248

[grumpys1300VTX]

Don't feel bad I droped my M50 during the test and went and borrowed a 250 Passed with flying colors the second time. I am thinking I may have looked down to. Mmmmm that would explain it. Any way you will get it next time.

[budley3]

Most people who fail the first time are on the larger bikes and havn't practiced enough before the test.You are not alone so try to get some practice in before the next go.

[zebian2]

How big the bike you were tested on?

[shuterbg]

Sorry to hear you dropped the bike and didn't pass. That is really great the instructor is willing to work with you and help you.
Our middle daughter just took the writting test for her drivers license. She has the driving test next friday. Once she passes she will get her license in April. Then we will plan to have her take the msf class hopefully this summer.

[sassy]

I took it on a Honda 250, I could shift, brake just great but NEVER EVER LOOK DOWN lol....

I think I may try it weekend after next and will get some practice in.

Thanks everyone for all your support.

[jester429]

YOU CAN DO IT!!!!:thumbup:

[shadowjack]

YOU CAN DO IT!!!!:thumbup:

+1 Jack.:doorag:

[cmgoldstein]

If your not failing, your not trying! My Dad used to say "Fail all you like, just be sure your failing forward!" Good luck on the redo!

[Blinky]

Renee,

Anytime you lay your bike down and all you have to wipe off is your pride, it is a good day. Good lesson about going where your eyes lead you.

Tracy

[erik..b]

Renee - you would be surprised at how many people drop their bikes in the "limited space" prtion of the class or test. I teach at the base and here they use their own bikes so it's not as nice when they look down for the lines and meet them up close. Good luck and keep practicing. Erik

[arugellin@yahoo.com]

Welcome to the club sassy. You are now a member of the "those that have club" because every biker that you meet will tell you that there are two types of biker's........those that have dropped it......and those that will.
Now that you got that out of the way just keep your nose pointed towards the horizon and many miles of happiness await.

[Jon's1800VTXC]

Dan must be back in town again. Nice to see ya bro :thumbup:

Welcome to the club sassy. You are now a member of the "those that have club" because every biker that you meet will tell you that there are two types of biker's........those that have dropped it......and those that will.
Now that you got that out of the way just keep your nose pointed towards the horizon and many miles of happiness await.

[marstringer]

Sassy,
congrats on the written portion of the class. now you have the drop out of the way and learned your bike will follow your eyes. that is great the instructor is willing to let you use his bike and help. We do have great instructors around here. did you take the course at keyport?
marcell

[HIPPY_MAILMAN]

ya you may have dropped the bike but you still obviously have your spirit!!
you learned a little more
and if the instructor is willing to help you the he/she knows it's a mishap that happens to many,
good luck with the re-do I think you will do fine

[Norch]

I was wondering how you had done and if you had bought a bike yet, sorry that you failed but glad it was not your new scoot you dropped. Now you will pass and every time you think about dropping one in the test you will grin, it's all gooood :thumbup:

[Becky -Ditch-]

Hey Sassy,

Sorry to hear, I didn't pass my riding part on my course eigther! I missed it by 1 (that's 0-n-e) point! I didn't downshift into first before the stop! It's a lessoned learned...just go back and take it again, you can do it! We've all been there.

[Irish Red]

Don't feel bad, there are 2 types of bikers, those who have dropped their bike and those that will drop there bikes.

I've been riding for years and my bike decided to "take a nap" this day:

http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=420260&page=5

Keeping your head up is one of the hardest things to learn. It will come.

[arugellin@yahoo.com]

Dan must be back in town again. Nice to see ya bro :thumbup:

Yep, been back for a couple months now. I just been busy as all hell and the weather has been crap on this side of the water. But thanks for the nod Jon. It is nice to be back on land even if it is for only a lil bit.

[sassy]

Test update!!

I am retaking the test next Sunday, I was going to take it today but it is windy and raining so the instructor suggested I take it next week. I am excited and will ROCK this time lol.

I am taking the test in Silver dale over by Appex, I have learned a great lesson. Thanks to all of you for your support.

:doorag:

[IHOP]

Good luck Sassy! You'll do great and I'm sure we are all waiting to here you PASSED! :thumbup:

[dockboss]

Hey Dan how is the darkside working out for you?

[marstringer]

Renee,
Good luck on your test next Sunday. Hopefully, the weather will cooperate for you. I know you will do fine.
Marcell

[Irish Red]

Good luck! I'm sure things will work out fine. We'll see you on a ride in no time.

[Becky -Ditch-]

Hey girlfriend, Just go and get her done! You can do it! Then come out and ride with us!!!
:thumbup:

[Irish Red]

Go Sassy, Go Sassy...:thumbup:

[marstringer]

Renee,
good luck on your test today. Hopefully, the weather will be like yesterday and cooperate with ya. let us know the results.

[sassy]

Thanks taking the test rain or shine today and I will rock!!! lol:yikes: I will look up !!!

[Rib-Bone]

Thanks taking the test rain or shine today and I will rock!!! lol:yikes: I will look up !!!

Thata girl.......think positive :thumbup:.........Good luck and will be waiting for the results :popcorn:

[zebian2]

Thanks taking the test rain or shine today and I will rock!!! lol:yikes: I will look up !!!
Great ATTITUDE.
GO SASSY