MSF course complete
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Road Master
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From: fort walton beach
MSF course complete
I just took the MSF course this weekend because it is required to complete every 5 years to be able to ride on base. This is my 3rd time taking the course and it was fun as always. Only thing that worried me is some people who passed the course really could use more practice before hitting the streets. I am sure they will put in the time to get more comfortable on a bike but completing the class means they can Just walk into a DMV and get a license. I don't disagree with this but I hope they are safe about being on the road.
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Road Master
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From: fort walton beach
I started riding when I was 6 on a pw50 but yes I do understand that they will continue to learn and I am not against them riding. I just hope for their safety they practice in a safe environment. I am not against new riders just want bikers to be safe and enjoy the ride
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I hear ya. I too started riding at young age (4 or 5). I have mixed feelings about the MSF courses. They definitely have value, but I think some folks over estimate the skill level they teach (as you have seen).
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All the MSF course, just like any driving course, can do is give you the basic skills. It's now up to the rider to practice those skills to become more proficient.
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It was kind of the other way around for me recently. Though I've been riding since I was 8, I was without a bike for most of the last 12 years and I thought I'd learn a few things (I did). But, out of our class of 10 riders, one dropped out completely and two others didn't pass based on the riding test. The guy who dropped out needed to, he simply needed more time in the saddle. The other two though I felt had done pretty well during the class. Both were fairly new riders you could tell, but it appeared to me that they were safe drivers at least.
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I took the MSF course years ago before moving to Europe.
Based on the training I was required to take to get my motorcycle endorsement out here, nobody would be able to pass the exams out here based on the MSF course.
Based on the training I was required to take to get my motorcycle endorsement out here, nobody would be able to pass the exams out here based on the MSF course.
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I started riding when I was 6 on a pw50 but yes I do understand that they will continue to learn and I am not against them riding. I just hope for their safety they practice in a safe environment. I am not against new riders just want bikers to be safe and enjoy the ride
First off, Thank you for your service !
I for one appreciate your concern. I was happy that the course is a part of getting your MC license here in Mass. Not required, but if you pass, you are granted the license.
I have encouraged all to take the course. Some find that riding is not for them. Others, take to it well.
It's a "Basic" skills course. Start there, keep practicing and learning.
8 years later, the winter off season "damages" my skills as well. Bad habits leaking back into my riding. At start of each season, not a bad idea to go back and skim the book !
Stay Safe !
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I'm glad I took it, but before the test they said you would fail your road exam if you failed some things two times like the figure 8 in the box, and dropping the bike was immediate fail, no do over.
2 people dropped their bike and multiple people failed the required stuff that you had two tries to get right. They passed everyone. I don't believe they did anyone a favor by passing them when they clearly weren't ready. But everyone gets a trophy these days.. thanks for participating.
2 people dropped their bike and multiple people failed the required stuff that you had two tries to get right. They passed everyone. I don't believe they did anyone a favor by passing them when they clearly weren't ready. But everyone gets a trophy these days.. thanks for participating.