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    #3152
    Peppa Cig
    Registered Users Posts: 994 ✭✭✭Peppa Cig


    Any recommendations for pre test lessons in Midlands?

    Thanks


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    #3153
    sm3ar
    Registered Users Posts: 312 ✭✭sm3ar


    goblin59 wrote: »
    unfortunatly I accidentally wiped my satnav the other day when messing about on the settings.
    I had the full test route for there on it from when I did my test.
    Was never asked to turn it off.

    Was it similar to what was posted above by LIGHTNING?


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    #3154
    Acquiescence
    Registered Users Posts: 278 ✭✭Acquiescence


    sm3ar wrote: »
    Was it similar to what was posted above by LIGHTNING?

    I think the few quid for a pretest on the route is money well spent.

    There was a really unusual roundabout on mine (different county) that I would have taken the wrong lane into without having been told. I'd continue taking the wrong lane when not being tested from a safety standpoint but that's another story.


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    #3155
    knucklehead6
    Registered Users Posts: 6,738 ✭✭✭knucklehead6


    Acquiescence wrote: »
    I think the few quid for a pretest on the route is money well spent.

    There was a really unusual roundabout on mine (different county) that I would have taken the wrong lane into without having been told. I'd continue taking the wrong lane when not being tested from a safety standpoint but that's another story.


    Couldn’t agree more. Get the pretest. Get two.


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    #3156
    goblin59
    Registered Users Posts: 2,236 ✭✭✭goblin59


    sm3ar wrote: »
    Was it similar to what was posted above by LIGHTNING?

    no, I think I came out of the park and turned Left.
    They will have two or three routes though to stop lads just telling others where they went.


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    #3157
    sm3ar
    Registered Users Posts: 312 ✭✭sm3ar


    goblin59 wrote: »
    no, I think I came out of the park and turned Left.
    They will have two or three routes though to stop lads just telling others where they went.

    Do you know anyone you would recommend to do the pre test with?


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    #3158
    LollipopJimmy
    Registered Users Posts: 5,430 ✭✭✭LollipopJimmy


    sm3ar wrote: »
    Do you know anyone you would recommend to do the pre test with?

    I've been doing lessons with Paul Jenkins who works predominantly in that area


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    #3159
    sm3ar
    Registered Users Posts: 312 ✭✭sm3ar


    LollipopJimmy wrote: »
    I've been doing lessons with Paul Jenkins who works predominantly in that area

    How much his lessons?


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    #3160
    LollipopJimmy
    Registered Users Posts: 5,430 ✭✭✭LollipopJimmy


    sm3ar wrote: »
    How much his lessons?

    Jenkins School of Motoring.

    Give him a buzz and I'm sure he'll talk you through options rather than me give incorrect info


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    #3161
    knucklehead6
    Registered Users Posts: 6,738 ✭✭✭knucklehead6


    sm3ar wrote: »
    Do you know anyone you would recommend to do the pre test with?

    Give Dalton Motorcycle training a shout too. I had my two pretests with him and couldn't rate him highly enough. Told me what i was doing right, told me what i was doing wrong, patted my head when he saw I was getting a bit disheartened and also kicked my arse when getting cocky!! A brilliant instructor


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    #3162
    goblin59
    Registered Users Posts: 2,236 ✭✭✭goblin59


    knucklehead6 wrote: »
    Give Dalton Motorcycle training a shout too. I had my two pretests with him and couldn't rate him highly enough. Told me what i was doing right, told me what i was doing wrong, patted my head when he saw I was getting a bit disheartened and also kicked my arse when getting cocky!! A brilliant instructor


    Pretty sure I seen Dalton doing a pretest around the area too when i was going in to do my test.
    He knew the testers as well, which is always a plus.


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    #3163
    Peppa Cig
    Registered Users Posts: 994 ✭✭✭Peppa Cig


    goblin59 wrote: »
    Pretty sure I seen Dalton doing a pretest around the area too when i was going in to do my test.
    He knew the testers as well, which is always a plus.

    What part of Dublin is Eric’s yard/bikes?

    Thanks


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    #3164
    goblin59
    Registered Users Posts: 2,236 ✭✭✭goblin59


    Peppa Cig wrote: »
    What part of Dublin is Eric’s yard/bikes?

    Thanks

    Havn't a clue.
    Just seen him out at the centre when i was there.

    I did my IBT with Christy out in ISM swords and then did my test 6 months later with no additional lessons / pretest.

    I practiced a lot of the things they test on though out around phoenix park.


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    #3165
    Bluefoam
    Registered Users Posts: 7,712 ✭✭✭Bluefoam


    Getting very frustrated, trying to book my theory test for over a month... Website says online booking would open today, but it hasn't.

    Bike is sitting in front of the house but can't insure it without a license...


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    #3166
    Bluefoam
    Registered Users Posts: 7,712 ✭✭✭Bluefoam


    ... so after an hour on the phone, I was offered a test on October 20th...

    It's a bunch of clowns that run the testing... Why should people respect the licensing laws if they are shown so little respect. I was basically told that they've done nothing to speed up the process and that I just have to put up with it...


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    #3167
    IrishGrimReaper
    Registered Users Posts: 1,025 ✭✭✭IrishGrimReaper


    Bluefoam were you asking to take the place of someone who's cancelled theirs?


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    #3168
    Peppa Cig
    Registered Users Posts: 994 ✭✭✭Peppa Cig


    Bluefoam wrote: »
    ... so after an hour on the phone, I was offered a test on October 20th...

    It's a bunch of clowns that run the testing... Why should people respect the licensing laws if they are shown so little respect. I was basically told that they've done nothing to speed up the process and that I just have to put up with it...

    Are you an essential worker?


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    #3169
    Bluefoam
    Registered Users Posts: 7,712 ✭✭✭Bluefoam


    Peppa Cig wrote: »
    Are you an essential worker?

    I am considered an essential worker apparently... Not in health services, but ibdo enable other to run their businesses, so I have a letter for travel... should I ring them back and ask for an essential services slot?


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    #3170
    Bluefoam
    Registered Users Posts: 7,712 ✭✭✭Bluefoam


    IrishGrimReaper wrote: »
    Bluefoam were you asking to take the place of someone who's cancelled theirs?

    I did ask that. There is no cancellation list. You have to go online and check each day to see if someone has cancelled. But the online booking isn't working, so can't do that.


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    #3171
    sm3ar
    Registered Users Posts: 312 ✭✭sm3ar


    Where do people generally keep their toll tag when driving. I don't have a windscreen myself. Would it pick it up if was in your pocket?


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    #3172
    Jimmy Bottlehead
    Registered Users Posts: 10,118 ✭✭✭✭Jimmy Bottlehead


    sm3ar wrote: »
    Where do people generally keep their toll tag when driving. I don't have a windscreen myself. Would it pick it up if was in your pocket?

    I keep mine in my car :pac:


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    #3173
    knucklehead6
    Registered Users Posts: 6,738 ✭✭✭knucklehead6


    sm3ar wrote: »
    Where do people generally keep their toll tag when driving. I don't have a windscreen myself. Would it pick it up if was in your pocket?

    Pocket. Tested on the M4 both ways at Enfield. Works fine


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    #3174
    zubair
    Registered Users Posts: 2,459 ✭✭✭zubair


    sm3ar wrote: »
    Where do people generally keep their toll tag when driving. I don't have a windscreen myself. Would it pick it up if was in your pocket?

    Not sure it will pick your toll tag up when you're squeezing through the truck gates on the left. ;)


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    #3175
    The_Captain
    Registered Users Posts: 1,376 ✭✭✭The_Captain


    In terms of gear for a new biker, I have clothes, gloves, boots, helmet, chain/wall anchor, cover.

    Any recommendations for other equipment? Anything I'm missing out on that I haven't considered?

    Tools? Disc lock?


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    #3176
    flashinthepan
    Registered Users Posts: 657 ✭✭✭flashinthepan


    The_Captain wrote: »
    In terms of gear for a new biker, I have clothes, gloves, boots, helmet, chain/wall anchor, cover.

    Any recommendations for other equipment? Anything I'm missing out on that I haven't considered?

    Tools? Disc lock?
    Ear plugs


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    #3177
    Jimmy Bottlehead
    Registered Users Posts: 10,118 ✭✭✭✭Jimmy Bottlehead


    The_Captain wrote: »
    In terms of gear for a new biker, I have clothes, gloves, boots, helmet, chain/wall anchor, cover.

    Any recommendations for other equipment? Anything I'm missing out on that I haven't considered?

    Tools? Disc lock?

    Bike.


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    #3178
    Bluefoam
    Registered Users Posts: 7,712 ✭✭✭Bluefoam


    The_Captain wrote: »
    In terms of gear for a new biker, I have clothes, gloves, boots, helmet, chain/wall anchor, cover.

    Any recommendations for other equipment? Anything I'm missing out on that I haven't considered?

    Tools? Disc lock?

    I just bought a tool roll... Bought some nice tools on Amazon, then replaced the existing ones in the toolbox and put the old ones into the tool roll and into the bike...


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    #3179
    Mjolnir
    Registered Users Posts: 985 ✭✭✭Mjolnir


    The_Captain wrote: »
    In terms of gear for a new biker, I have clothes, gloves, boots, helmet, chain/wall anchor, cover.

    Any recommendations for other equipment? Anything I'm missing out on that I haven't considered?

    Tools? Disc lock?

    Disc locks are handy
    By clothes do ya mean jacket and pants?
    I'm not atgatt but I'd never leave without a jacket of some kind.
    Decent heavy chain, and the bike style rubber tube locks together, won't stop then but will take them a minute.
    Basic socket and screwdriver set.
    Have chain oil and lube/wax on hand.
    Bit of wd40 laying around never hurts haha.
    Bluetooth headset for maps, music, calls.
    Some form of decent phone mount.


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    #3180
    Jimmy Bottlehead
    Registered Users Posts: 10,118 ✭✭✭✭Jimmy Bottlehead


    The_Captain wrote: »
    In terms of gear for a new biker, I have clothes, gloves, boots, helmet, chain/wall anchor, cover.

    Any recommendations for other equipment? Anything I'm missing out on that I haven't considered?

    Tools? Disc lock?

    Rainproofs, a balaclava or neck wrap, tank bag is handy, first aid kit, a bungee cord or net (you can upgrade to Rok Straps in time).

    And as said above make sure your clothes are proper bike wear. Not jeans and work boots.


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    #3181
    Mjolnir
    Registered Users Posts: 985 ✭✭✭Mjolnir


    Jimmy Bottlehead wrote: »
    Rainproofs, a balaclava or neck wrap, tank bag is handy, first aid kit, a bungee cord or net (you can upgrade to Rok Straps in time).

    And as said above make sure your clothes are proper bike wear. Not jeans and work boots.

    Don't use cheap, cheap bungees I've melted through a ton of them from heat and no friction


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