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I couldn't agree more. I passed my full licence this morning so it will likely be going off to another new rider soon. Great bike, but bigget bikes are that little bit better! Thanks for watching 😀

Thaks Steven, I passed this morning! Good luck on the 9th 💪

Thank you, yes exciting times ahead!

Hey, not including the CBT I think probably 5-6 lessons which took in the mod 1 manouvres, and the riding practice on a bigger bike for the MOD 2. DAS cost is about £650 I think with Pitstop. Nice work on your MOD 1 pass, go get that MOD 2 ! 🚀

@@TwoWheelsTommy what a bargain! I've paid £650 for 2 lessons and then the mods essentially lol Thanks, and good luck on yours!

@PhilSimspon I had to pay for it today, it was £750 all inclusive! Thanks, I bloomin passed 😀

@@TwoWheelsTommy congratulations! 🥳

I’m thinking about having a test ride on the hornet. It’s one of the bikes I’m thinking on getting. That or a triumph tiger sport 850

I think you will like it, they are excellent. I wouldn't be able to compare between the two though as I've not ridden a Tiger Sport. I would like to though!

Thanks mate 👊

Great to hear that, congratulations! Hope you have a nice big bike now!

@TwoWheelsTommy yeh got a ktm 890 smt still got my 125 for work tho can not wait to see you finally pass because if I managed you will smash it

@zombiestev3 Awesome, enjoy that beast!

​@@TwoWheelsTommycan not wait to see what your bike shopping comes back with

Hope so, thanks John 👍

Yeah the 125 was enough to get me started on!

Haha 💪

Thank you very much 👊

Of course. I use my own helmet. They supply the comms. On my CBT it velcro's inside my helmet, since then we have used an earpiece that loops over your ear. They are all awful!

I will do, it is just a long process doing all of the artwork etc. Hopefully by winter!

@TwoWheelsTommy that's awesome btw you have inspired me to take my CBT and step into the world of motorcycles hopefully I pass and begin my own journey

@imhuman6461 That's great news - you will love it. Go get it 🚀

Ah good on him, he's a great bloke 👍 When's your test?

@@TwoWheelsTommy Agreed and on the 13th I believe!

@zushirides Good luck, mine is tomorrow!

Thanks Dave, I appreciate you saying so! 🙂

Hey Marty, nice one - love to hear stuff like that! Thank you 😀

You are quite right. Personally I would'nt cross in front of someone with L plates on whether in a car or on a bike but that is just me!

@@TwoWheelsTommy Definitely not me either but I suppose you have to expect the unexpected

@ImranOO7 Ain't that the truth!

Thanks mate, appreciated 😀

Thank you mate 💪

Nice work Keith, that is great news, bet that was fun on the motorway on a 125 😁 Man that flapping was annoying, it is actually the hi viz tabbard we have to wear. They have all been won by 1000 people and none of the zips work. I have one the same and it is great (albeit new, and the zip works!!) The zipper was stuck at the top of the zip on this one.

What a cracking bike. Thanks, same for you on 12th August. It is meant to be roasting hot when I have mine this week 😁

@TwoWheelsTommy where you got yours booked ? Hope it's not has hot on mine as can't really stand hot weather if I'm honest but just hope it's not raining lmao

@whicheverfour Luckily we can do the MOD 2 on the island. Yes, rain would be not so good!

No one is perfect 😁 Thanks mate, hoping for a good result 💪

Fingers crossed for that outcome!

Totally, you could have got a bus through there!

Hey, that is all interesting and good info to know - thanks! I love it when Paul goes mad, it helps me to remember what I could have improved on. I hope I get that route on my test so I can do it better 👍

Honestly there is nothing hard about it. Riding the bigger bikes is much easier as they are more stable. I always liked the 650R more than the Hornet (based on looks) but I honestly far prefer the Hornet 750 from a riding perspective. Lovely bike!

@TwoWheelsTommy I haven't ridden anything other than a 125 on my cbt 4 weeks ago. I've got a progression lesson tomorrow and I'm scared lol. I hope they have a Hornet available. I was initially looking to get the cb650r but the Hornet has grown on me massive and I think it'll be a great first bike. Good luck for your mod 2

@GT.Bugger I was the same. To be honest riding it round the car park was easier, the bigger bikes are just more planted and less wobbly at low speed. When we had to go out on the public roads I was apprehensive but it is so easy - just go easy on the throttle as the acceleration will be a shock to your system after riding a 125 on the CBT! Thanks, I hope you get to ride a Hornet, they are lovely. I would probably buy one if I didn't have other ideas I need to get out of my system 😁

@@TwoWheelsTommy what ideas are those? Turbo busa? 🤣. Yeah, I found the 125 really hard to keep straight at low speeds. Thanks for the replies, hopefully it goes well and I can book my mod1

@GT.Bugger Not with this beergut 😯 Go get it 🚀

I bloody hope so 😁

@@TwoWheelsTommyjust give yourself time to think, don’t rush anything, remember your lifesavers and you’ll pass. Give yourself time and room and don’t rush. You have the breathing space of something like 10 minor faults. So don’t stress.

@Mr-M.Fastbike1000 Thanks for the tips. I don't think my riding will be a problem as I'm very happy with that, I'd be more annoyed if I fail because of something someone else does. The driving over here is awful 😯

@@TwoWheelsTommyTommy that is the exact same thing I said before mine!

@@TwoWheelsTommyBut as I said earlier give yourself plenty of room and time so you can react accordingly to what some other idiot does.

Thank you Ian 👊

Thank you, I have pretty much decided. But that could change, We'll see!

Nice one, but if you're anything like me, it will change every time you see a bike you like. So good luck.

@TigerTiger-dh2vr You know what, I tend to keep stuff for years and years. I ride MTB and my bike is over 10 years old. I should get a new one really but when I bought it it was about the best one money could buy. It is still better than I am so it stays until it snaps or something!

Thank you very much 😀

Nice work, thank you!

Thanks, you are really cramming them in! Good luck to you too 🚀

Dan? 😶‍🌫

Sorry to hear that. DO NOT GIVE UP! If you don't do it you definitely can't do it next summer either. Add to that, MOD 1 tests get cancelled all the time so you might be able to bag a cancellation in the next couple of weeks. You can check availability on the DVSA website. Check it daily and if you see a slot open up have a chat with your instructor quickly as they will need to go with you. Thanks, Paul is great - harsh but fair, just how I like it!

Oh, really! I feel it has gone well so far there must be something that goes wrong before I get a pass. We'll see. I feel good about it, hope it all comes together on the day 💪

Just seen the message at the end of the video - Congrats Harriet on your Mod 2!!

@@TwoWheelsTommyyou’ll be alright 💪🏼 keep thinking positive you’re riding is great 🏍️💨

@@RavyDavythank you 😊🫶🏼

I appreciate it, thanks 👍

Haha pretty much. I've saved up the required funds but I might add a bit more before diving in. Being on an island even buying a bike is a bit of a pain if the local dealer doesn't have exactly what you want so I want to get the right one from the off 👌

@@TwoWheelsTommy treat yourself to a day in Hampshire off the island and feel free to use my skills going to different dealerships. Ps, I also have a house in cowes so I feel your pain lol

@twinpotracer Thanks, I'll bear that in mind! It would be nice to ride some bigger roads again that's for sure. Not over for Cowes week then? ⛵

Hey Abdulla, thanks for watching! An MT07 will deifinitely spur you on to get your licence quickly! Good luck! 🚀

Excellent news, must mean a new bike is on the cards?

They are nice bikes, I wanted one as my first bike but there were none for sale locally (I live on an island) when I needed one so I got my 125F instead. Good luck with your training, you'll love the bigger bikes 😀🚀

Thank you, very pleased to have that out of the way!

You'll be fine Morgan, just get out as much as you can. The first bit is the worst bit!

I can imagine it was! 🚀🚀

Forgot to say been loving your videos 😁

Alright Chris, glad you like the videos! The DAS is a weird setup. In an ideal world you can knock out a DAS in a short amount of time. This is great if you don't have commitments elsewhere and can commit a chunk of time to it. In reality you'll still likely end up waiting for test slots to come available and whatnot so why rush it unless you NEED that licence quickly? For example, over here we only have MOD 2 tests once every 2 weeks here so if you fail it can add a chunk to your timescale - that quick DAS quickly turns into a not-so-quick DAS. I have found having a 125 really helpful, just getting miles in here and there. I'm still doing a DAS course but it is spread out to suit my availability, which suits me as I have a young family, a business to run, and other responsibilities and things I want to do in my (rare) spare time! Riding a 125 is different to a big bike. People say riding a big bike is easier, and I agree - much more stable, just much more pleasant to ride. I will say I started this journey as I wanted a cheap way to get down the post office quickly, I honestly had no interest in motorcycles. But it got me by the balls and now I love the things. Why not get your CBT and see how you feel moving forward. If you steer clear of the cheaper Chinese 125's you'll likely sell a decent 125 for near what you paid for it when you move to a bigger bike so look at it as a very cheap rental whilst you learn the basics. Hope that helps. 😀

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Hey, I'm 5ft 11 - I can put my feet flat on the floor with a bend at the knee when sat on it. I belive it has quite a low seat height compared to others.

Hey, sorry to hear you had to sell your first bike. Thanks for watching, I hope soon will be the right time to buy another VT125 so you can relive the good times 😀🚀

Thank you very much :) 😀

I agree, the whole process is wrong. My friend passed her bike test today - she is a fantastic rider but can't ride a proper big bike yet because of her age. If it was a car test she could drive a Ferrari!

Nice one, those MT's are nice bikes. I've not ridden one actually come to think of it! Shouldn't be too long until I start looking at some bikes 😀

Thanks mate, same to you 😀