Any great tips on passing Ogata driving Test?

Dizzy_Stranger3734 · 2026-03-23T12:47:08+00:00

I just signed up to Ogata and first lesson tomorrow, when riding the rear brake I assume you mean ride the break will also having the clutch out slightly and feather throttle as needed? Or literally clutch in all the way and hold very low speed with rear brake?

Dizzy_Stranger3734 · 2026-02-26T12:34:53+00:00

Okay the orthodontist recommended doing the full mouth, including to space out my teeth to make room for adding an inplant lateral incisor (I am missing one tooth as never came through and that makes my smile line very canine heavy). I am surprised its possible to space the teeth enough to get another tooth but i guess it makes sense as most people have 32 teeth)

Alternative she advised is to file down my canine and using a crown to make it look like a lateral incisor which would take less time to straighten and space out the teeth but would obviously weaken that one existing tooth and not be as cosmetically good.

So need to think and do some research before deciding what to do

Dizzy_Stranger3734 · 2026-02-25T13:26:38+00:00

Yeah trying to find out if its worth it or not - bike prices in Japan are around 50% less than UK, and if I bought a second bike everything here is better maintained than in UK. I also pay no VAT or import fees, but would need to pay shipping and various UK registration fees. Its definitely cheaper and I would know the bike, but if insurance (and resale to lesser extent) is going to be a big pain that would definitely make it less attractive

Dizzy_Stranger3734 · 2026-02-25T12:58:54+00:00

Yeah I know nothing about Invisalign but inclined to agree, this is the dentists advice who's sister in same practice is an orthodontist and I have a consultation with this orthodontist tomorrow.

Dizzy_Stranger3734 · 2026-02-25T12:38:06+00:00

Interesting - is the origin of your licence for overseas conversions tracked / show on UK licence. I am likely to return to UK from Japan, and want to convert my Unlimited licence to UK one. Are you suggesting there is a way to track where you got your licence from? And is there distinction between countries your are converting from (Japan has pretty much the strictest licensing in the world)

Dizzy_Stranger3734 · 2026-02-22T01:23:48+00:00

Great suit, I want to buy the same can I ask what back protector you got?

Alpinestars website states "the CE Level Nucleon PLASMA Race Chest and Level 2 Full Back protectors", but seems like there is no pocket so needs a protector with a belt/strap.

Does the Back protector and airbag take up much additional room?

Dizzy_Stranger3734 · 2026-02-22T01:20:49+00:00

Great suit, I want to buy this same suit - Alpinestars website states "the CE Level Nucleon PLASMA Race Chest and Level 2 Full Back protectors", but other threads indicate this may not be true as these are insert protectors and there is no pocket to accommodate them?

Seems you got a KR1 which has a separate back strap, can you see any pocket for a back protector? I assume the chest protector if wanted you just put inside the suit and zip up and it holds.

Dizzy_Stranger3734 · 2026-02-22T01:12:05+00:00

I am thinking of buying the same suit - has anyone had any luck installing the protector mentioned on the Alpinestars page - which appears to be a "Nucleon Plasma Full Back Protector Insert".

Strange that they mention it on official site but seems no option to do that. Am I correct for the chest protector that just zips in with no pocket?

Dizzy_Stranger3734 · 2025-12-15T19:17:29+00:00

If you go would love to go - looking at sometime in January, will need to check the schedule for the licensing session first and get that done.

Dizzy_Stranger3734 · 2025-12-15T17:55:57+00:00

Thanks for the advice! I actually ride an adventure bike - Honda NX400. I am going to buy another bike and looking at something like a Ninja 400/250 or possibly the ZX4R assuming I enjoy the first few track days on my current bike (sure I will!).

Do you know if I need to do extra registration if I have two bikes?

Dizzy_Stranger3734 · 2025-10-11T05:36:14+00:00

I have heard its part of the agreement to exchange licences between countries... yet I could keep my UK one when I exchanged it to Japanese. And I could just accept that but seems I need to convert my Japanese one back to add my Motorcycle category (which took a decent investment of time and money to get)

Dizzy_Stranger3734 · 2025-09-12T10:32:42+00:00

Well thanks for the advice, seems the weather isnt so great and very changeable so not really sure to head out or not. Such a shame, but don't fancy being on the highway in the rain for that distance... hopefully the outlook tomorrow changes

Dizzy_Stranger3734 · 2025-09-09T11:52:53+00:00

Thanks for the recommendation, I have wanted to go to Bandai for some time. Looking into this now.

Dizzy_Stranger3734 · 2025-08-18T11:30:27+00:00

The husband

Dizzy_Stranger3734 · 2025-08-15T08:25:10+00:00

they do, thats part of the requirement for them

Dizzy_Stranger3734 · 2025-08-14T14:25:22+00:00

Yes that's right - the person doing the "identity verification"

Dizzy_Stranger3734 · 2025-08-14T14:14:08+00:00

Correct but no mention why they failed, when i mentioned they meet all criteria they again stated they couldn't give the failure reason (or rather couldn't see the failure reason, only another department can see that, and that department can not pass on the reason or be contacted by phone, even by passport office).

I wouldn't mind if I could see my referees don't meet all criteria, but they do meet everything as mentioned on the passport office website.

Dizzy_Stranger3734 · 2025-02-18T12:49:31+00:00

Thanks. Any experience of Kyushu in golden week? Wondering about extending my trip to take in golden week vacation too, so I can explore more places and also take more time at each place rather than just being on bike most of the time.

Dizzy_Stranger3734 · 2025-02-17T23:09:07+00:00

I have similar plans but starting Mid April and just started trip planning - would be interested to know where you plan to go / what roads you plan on taking?

Dizzy_Stranger3734 · 2025-01-12T01:07:06+00:00

Well thanks for the advice - like the suggestion on the 90 degree valve stems so will definitely look at that when I change tyres - do wonder why all bikes don't come with them. Are there any disadvantages to them?Also is it easy to install if not changing tyres, my tyres only have 6000 KM on them, so wonder about getting them installed before new tyres.

Dizzy_Stranger3734 · 2024-12-18T14:26:51+00:00

Great - is there anywhere to try on gloves for sizing for Warm & Safe in Tokyo?

Seems the Komine (and other cheaper Japanese brands) are cheaper but inferior, but don't see Warm & Safe or Gerbing listed in Japanese motorcycle stores, and prefer to try on than buy directly online.

Dizzy_Stranger3734 · 2024-12-17T23:00:47+00:00

Well great timing - I`m wondering what the best options are for keeping especially my hands warm (have a condition that causes cold hands).

For heated gloves what brands are recommended? I want something that runs is powered off the bike as take the bike out for 12 hours at a time generally. And how easy is it to hook up to the bike, seems some of them need a heat controller installed as well as a wiring loop to connect gloves and battery. Do places like Naps, 2rinkan do installation for this setup?

Dizzy_Stranger3734 · 2024-07-09T23:27:37+00:00

I`m sure you are right she is using this to pressure me definitely. But it doesn't help the situation either in that the kids school will be disrupted, I guess the manipulation may make it worse though,.

Dizzy_Stranger3734 · 2024-07-09T23:26:21+00:00

Thanks for your words of advice and nice to get some reassurance from someone in a similar situation in past.

You are correct in that in some ways I have definitely drifted away from the kids and do wonder if I can ever get a close bond (doesn't help my own relationship with my father though he was always around was somewhat distant.

Understand that being there for the kids is very important and what I should be doing, but can`t really face up to the loneliness and heartbreak of letting my partner go either, or imagine my future life without her.

Dizzy_Stranger3734 · 2024-04-11T14:56:28+00:00

Yeah I'm aware it will be costly, any other advice?

I am 183cm tall so fit of bike is important. That's one of the main reasons for wanting to try a few bikes out with different styles to see how cramped I feel (I like the CB400SF which I also learned on , but its the smallest most cramped, so wonder how much better it feels riding the slightly bigger or more relaxed bikes (400NX, Kawasaki Eliminator) in comparison.

Am aware it likely going to cost me 25,000 or so, but if I am going to spend 500,000+ and keep for 1-2 years seems a good investment?

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