| Author | Message | ||
     Americanrice |
How many of you took your license test on your XB (or any Buell for that matter)? I have been told that it is extremely difficult to pass the test on a sportbike. I have to take it on Wed. and was just curious. This is my second summer on the Bolt so I am pretty comfortable on it and feel that I will pass. Just looking for some re-assurance. P.S. Will my bike pass the pre-test inspection with the race kit? | ||
| Misato |
I did. in the rain. its not bad at all, the u turn is worth 10 pts. better to put your foot down then hit the yellow line  | ||
| Hootowl |
I took mine on a 74 CB550. Scared the hell out of the testing official. | ||
| St0rmbringer |
Went thru MSF class, so I didn't have to take the test at the DMV. The test in class was on a Blast though. And I'll bet the MSF test was more extensive than the state exam. | ||
| Timbo |
Jeremy, If you are comfortable/competent on the bike it should be no problem. Probably better to use your bike than someone else's that might seem to be easier but you are unfamiliar with. Timbo | ||
| Americanrice |
That's what I was thinking. I am just nervous because my temps run out at the end of the month so if I don't pass today, I will have to buy another permit package, take the written test again, and then go take this test. A bunch of screwing around that I could do without. Well I am off to take it now (in the rain). Here goes.................. | ||
| Jim_m |
Good Luck. One thing to remember, don't rely on your front brakes for slow manuevers...seems like common sense, but I took my test with someone who dropped his bike going through the cones, and he tapped his front brakes and dropped it. I told him to use his rear brake for the slow stuff, and he passed no problem. I was in the same situation as you when I took my test. It didn't turn out half as bad as I built it up in my mind. Let us know how it goes. | ||
| Americanrice |
Unfortunately I rode all the way up there on the wet streets and they had cancelled it. I am scheduled to take it this weds. again. Hopefully it will be dry! | ||
| Usapitbullz |
I would think if you have been riding the XB9R for 2 summers, a motorcycle safety test would be a breeze. The XB with its short wheel base should make it a little easier. | ||
| Americanrice |
Yes the short wheel-base helps but the bike doesn't turn very sharp at low speeds. | ||
| Usapitbullz |
When in a slow turn, use your rear brake for stability. I don't mean mashing it down, but just a little rear brake while going through cones or a tight figure 8 and you should be fine. Try it out before your test and see to what degree you have to brake for stability. Hope that helps!   | ||
| Americanrice |
Well, I took and passed the test this morning. Somehow I managed to get a 100%. Out of the 8 bikes in my group, only 2 of us passed. There were 5 sportbikes and 3 cruisers. I was the only sportbike to pass. My bike was getting alot of attention. Even the instructor at one point said "nice bike". I am just glad to be done with it, FINALLY! | ||
| Darthane |
I took my test on my Blast (incredibly good low speed maneuverability on that little thing). I had owned the Firebolt for all of two weeks when I took the road test. Recently I took a friend to take his, with him on my Blast and me on the Firebolt. After he'd finished I decided to run through it on the 'bolt and surprised myself by actually getting through it. I do not do well at low speeds with this bike, chalk it up to whatever you want. Congratulations, American! Bryan | ||
| Jim_m |
Americanrice, That is the best feeling, huh? driving from the test site to the DMV to get yourself branded as a fully legal biker  Congrats | ||
| Americanrice |
Thanks for all the congrats. You are 100% right, it is the best feeling. I feel like I have finally arrived. WooooooHoooooooo............................ | ||
| Fly |
Congratulations! Now ride safe and don't kill yourself. | ||
| Timbo |
Good job Jeremy! |
