M2 Exit Test

[油井緋色]

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(edit: and I still have doubts about upshifting to second in an intersection. from the mto's online manual: "If you need to, you may shift gears immediately after your motorcycle is moving, but before it is well into the intersection." )

I never did but my 1st gear is extremely long.

Take the exhaust off so you run a straight pipe if you can't make it through first gear at an intersection; it'll let your examiner know when it's banging off red line lol

 

[Matt Rain]

Simply ask your examiner before you start your test about how he/she feels about shifting in the middle of an intersection.

This. I asked that precise question to my examiner and he confirmed that he didn't want to see me shift while in the intersection. I just revved it up to 7-8k.

On a CBR125, I'd prolly just stay in 2nd and pin the throttle/feather the clutch.

 

[DejaVu]

Makes sense.

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[Chhai]

Reasonable examiners will let you shift in the middle of an intersection. But if you find neutral they will only give you one pass, anytime after you're gonna get dinged. However, it's always best to ask the examiner first like the previous posters.

 

[suzuki2000]

Or perhaps you recognize the value in professional instruction. Or that you don't know everything. Or that riding is a life-long exercise in learning. If you choose not to seek professional instruction because of your ego, there's a good chance you could benefit from it.

Last year I taught someone who had a reasonable record on the track. One of the other students asked why he was taking the course, since he clearly knew what he was doing. "I'm an expert on the track. These guys are experts on the street." Pretty simple. I've been teaching and testing almost 30 years, and I take advice from any expert that I can.

I agree completely with seeking professional help when necessary. There is always something tolearn, but we also need to recognize that in the real world that there isn’t a “voice”talking us through situations. We must rely on our own instincts, skills, reflexes etc. to make our way through fluid events. If private, and by that inferred one on one vs. group instruction is needed, I do have some reservations about the readiness to move to the next level.


I appreciate your feedback, it proves the wonder of the internet and written word, sometimes context is missed :cheers. But then again, you are always free to disagree

 

[suzuki2000]

I'm going to have to disagree with this one. The requirement is that you shouldn't be shifting in an intersection unless it's necessary (due to the the size of the intersection or restrictions of the bike). FIrst, if you actually make an effort to adjust your rate of acceleration through an intersection, most bikes will make it through an average intersection without shifting. You can always get to a point in first gear where you don't accelerate any further until you get across. Second, if you're not right at the front of the line when the light turns, you can short shift anyway. There's no reason to start in second gear. This is another one of those points about the test that people think is irrational and look for ways around it. Instead, accept the requirement - the MTO did NOT develop this test in a vacuum, but with lots of input from professional riders. Be more aware of when you're shifting vs. when you need to shift, and adjust accordingly. If you never try to adjust your habits because you don't think it's possible, you'll never know.

I only identified this as an option, not necessarily a good option in my opinion, but none the less an option....

 

[Emefef]

I only identified this as an option, not necessarily a good option in my opinion, but none the less an option....

Noted. I just keep hoping that more people will try to understand the theory behind the behaviour that's expected on the test, rather than simple tricks to pass the test.

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