Opinions on Mod 1 and 2 please.

[Morrisboy]

I have complete my CBT and passed the theory test (50/50 and 61/75, happy with that!) so it's on to Mod 1 and 2.
Just looking for any opinions on whether to do it as a block or a day a week (or variation of this).

[Morrisboy]

All good advice, many thanks.
I'll split the Tests to avoid the potential for losing the Mod 2 fee.

[Morrisboy]

Good information MDUBZ.
I will not pay the same price as you, I'm 63 and wifey is 65! We are not considering kids...

Yes, DAS and looking at Triumph Street Twin. This is to make up for years of regretting not doing my test when the learner limit went from 250cc to 125cc. I stupidly decided not to keep my bike (Suzuki TS250) and gave up. Now I'm approaching retirement it seemed an ideal time to make up for lost time.
Experience? Driving since I was 17, no accidents or convictions. I'm a hot rodder and have driven some "different" stuff, last rod was 500+ bhp so power does not bother me.

Thanks for all the very helpful comments and advice, all useful.

[Morrisboy]

Booked for mid September!
I have a week between to allow for a MOD 1 fubar.

[Morrisboy]

End of my first day and all I can say is bloody 'ell!!!!!!
Instructor Dave is great, patient and explains stuff really well. The bike is a Yamaha 600 four cylinder , no idea of the model. I am struggling to get to grips with the throttle response, it revs really quick compared to a car (or those horrid 125's!). By the end of the session it was coming together though.
I need to work on my low speed riding, I'm struggling with it at the moment because I end up looking at where I am instead of where I'm going.
Onwards and upwards!

[Morrisboy]

Thanks for the encouragement and tips guys.
Today went better, spent an hour at the test centre and it all started to come together. I still find the "big" curve intimidating but my speed trap readings were on the button. Unfortunately there is no more practice time before the day.
Out on the road it's coming together but need to work on my line through Roundabouts.

[Morrisboy]

Failed the bloody thing! 1kph too slow on the avoidance, that was it.
Really annoying as I had a 2 hour ride before it no had no problems.
Rebooked for 4th of October.

[Morrisboy]

1 kph below the lower limit! It was my second go as well. For some reason this had got in my head.
I've waited 40 years, a bit longer makes no odds!