First Day on DAS
Discussion
Just had my first day on my direct access course. It went as well as could be expected. I started of on a 125 which I really hated. I couldn't get my boot under the gear shift so I kept hitting neutral between first and second. This usually happened in the most dangerous of places. luckily I got moved onto a f650 after lunch which was so, so, much easier to ride. (I'm a little biased as I own a F650 GS)
I've got another day tomorrow on the 650 then I sit my test. A little bit concerned that I thought I was getting 3 days when it seems I'm only getting 2 but I'm confident enough on the bike so far. 65MPH in the wind and rain was scarily great fun. The poor lass that was with us is doing her test on a 125 so she was getting blown around all over the place.
I just hope the weather holds out. My rear wheel went over a drain cover and just just slipped out from under me. Luckily I was going slow and it was the rear and not the front but it still gave me a fright.
My only problems are not making my mirror checks 'obvious' and not turning off my flipping indicators. Turns in the road and things of that nature I have no problems with.
I'm feeling the pain of sitting on a bike for 6 hours
I've got another day tomorrow on the 650 then I sit my test. A little bit concerned that I thought I was getting 3 days when it seems I'm only getting 2 but I'm confident enough on the bike so far. 65MPH in the wind and rain was scarily great fun. The poor lass that was with us is doing her test on a 125 so she was getting blown around all over the place.
I just hope the weather holds out. My rear wheel went over a drain cover and just just slipped out from under me. Luckily I was going slow and it was the rear and not the front but it still gave me a fright.
My only problems are not making my mirror checks 'obvious' and not turning off my flipping indicators. Turns in the road and things of that nature I have no problems with.
I'm feeling the pain of sitting on a bike for 6 hours
I too was a little skeptical about being able to pass the das in the 2.5 days that you actually get under instruction... especially as most of the 1st day was going over the cbt again !!!
But it is possible.. I did it a few weeks back.. Like you on the middle day I also got soaked ( good omen?) so much so that my boots and trousers were still damp the following day when I took my test
have fun
Cheers
G
But it is possible.. I did it a few weeks back.. Like you on the middle day I also got soaked ( good omen?) so much so that my boots and trousers were still damp the following day when I took my test
have fun
Cheers
G
Hi,
I did my CBT in june and it discovered that I was fairly confident on a bike and on the road. I had a chat with my instructor and he said that as my bike control was better than most at this stage I could do the DAS in 2 days. I didn't agree in principle. I opted for 3 days 1 on a 125 and 2 on a 500. On my first day I got moved to a 500 after lunch. I then spent 2 and 1/2 days learning on the 500. I passed my test with only one minor fault.
It comes down to your own ability and how confident you are on the bike. Do your CBT before booking DAS and get a feel for the bike. 6 days training is by far the best option if you can afford it as it will really drill in the methods and habits. However, you may find that 3 days works for you.
Go with what you can afford, I really enjoyed my lessons and will be looking to book my advanced courses in a few months.
Rutts
I did my CBT in june and it discovered that I was fairly confident on a bike and on the road. I had a chat with my instructor and he said that as my bike control was better than most at this stage I could do the DAS in 2 days. I didn't agree in principle. I opted for 3 days 1 on a 125 and 2 on a 500. On my first day I got moved to a 500 after lunch. I then spent 2 and 1/2 days learning on the 500. I passed my test with only one minor fault.
It comes down to your own ability and how confident you are on the bike. Do your CBT before booking DAS and get a feel for the bike. 6 days training is by far the best option if you can afford it as it will really drill in the methods and habits. However, you may find that 3 days works for you.
Go with what you can afford, I really enjoyed my lessons and will be looking to book my advanced courses in a few months.
Rutts
I finally got the money for my DAS -
From some compo by being hit by a drink driver whilst crossing the road!
Anyhow,
I'd been riding a 125cc scooter & then a Kawasaki Eliminator (chopper replica) for the past 2 years.
The CBT was coming up for renewal so i decided to do a 4 day course.
Instructor said i'd be alright on a 2 day but i opted for the 4 day (3 days on a big bike and 1 day on the CBT).
I took the CBT on the friday (tedious as i'd done it before).
Then on the saturday,sunday,monday i was on the Kawasaki ER-5.
I found this odd to ride at first due to the riding position, but i was fine after an hour or so on it.
It was actually difficult riding my 125 home after that.
Anyway testday.
Nervous as heck! Thought i'd failed about 10mins into the test,(i think many people will say they felt this way).
It made me relax and i pulled off all the manouvers without a hitch.
Got back to the test centre "pleased to inform you that you've passed, very enjoyable ride & congratulations on only getting 1 minor" those were the words of my examiner who was a lady!
3 days later and i've traded in the Kawasaki Elim against a 2002 Yamaha Thundercat.
This was in March and hav'nt looked back since!
My only bit of advice which is easier said than done is don't panic just relax & when you do buy a "big bike" tae it easy!
I'm 21 & having a bike under me that does 0-60 in 3.5 seconds is insane & have to stop myself from thinking about doing stupid things sometimes.
From some compo by being hit by a drink driver whilst crossing the road!
Anyhow,
I'd been riding a 125cc scooter & then a Kawasaki Eliminator (chopper replica) for the past 2 years.
The CBT was coming up for renewal so i decided to do a 4 day course.
Instructor said i'd be alright on a 2 day but i opted for the 4 day (3 days on a big bike and 1 day on the CBT).
I took the CBT on the friday (tedious as i'd done it before).
Then on the saturday,sunday,monday i was on the Kawasaki ER-5.
I found this odd to ride at first due to the riding position, but i was fine after an hour or so on it.
It was actually difficult riding my 125 home after that.
Anyway testday.
Nervous as heck! Thought i'd failed about 10mins into the test,(i think many people will say they felt this way).
It made me relax and i pulled off all the manouvers without a hitch.
Got back to the test centre "pleased to inform you that you've passed, very enjoyable ride & congratulations on only getting 1 minor" those were the words of my examiner who was a lady!
3 days later and i've traded in the Kawasaki Elim against a 2002 Yamaha Thundercat.
This was in March and hav'nt looked back since!
My only bit of advice which is easier said than done is don't panic just relax & when you do buy a "big bike" tae it easy!
I'm 21 & having a bike under me that does 0-60 in 3.5 seconds is insane & have to stop myself from thinking about doing stupid things sometimes.
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