I took the basic safety course years back in order to get my license, but never considered taking the advanced course before...until now.

Just wondering, has anyone taken that course before? What do they teach you? Is it worth it?

Thanks!

 

No, but I would like too. Sure it would be a positive thing.

 

I've been to the basic safety course, advanced riders course, and the ride like a pro course. The advanced riders course in my opinion was pretty the same as the basic course only everything is faster paced because you're on your own bike. Was it beneficial? That would depend on your proficiency and skills of your riding ability. I think any course is worth it if your improving your skills.

I strongly recommend the ride like a pro course.

 

Yes it's worth it.
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What he said. I took what was called the experienced riders course, and I'm sure I learned a few things. If nothing else it got me thinking about things. How much you learn depends on how much you knew before the course.

 

Only need to learn one new thing that could help you out. I would say GO. GO GO

 

When I switched from my 2011 SuperGlide Custom FXDC to my current 2015 Ultra Ltd FLHTK I took the advanced course. I thought it well worth the minimal expense - for sure. I scrapped floorboards (low speed turns), I did not drop the bike, and I felt the ABS turn on from hard stops . . . Pushing myself and the bike was a good thing . . .I'll probably go to Houston to find one of those 'ride like a pro' courses . . . unless they're offering them in the San Antonio area . . .

Well worth it.

Mark!

 

I've been riding for 49 years.
I have threatened to take the advanced course but never followed through.
No matter how much experience you have, there's always something else you can learn.
Maybe I'll do it next spring.

 

MSF is also offering two more advanced courses, Basic Bike Bonding and Ultimate Bike Bonding. Basic is done on training motorcycles and Ultimate is done on your own.

I've taken the Ride Like a Pro course and learned a lot but I think the Ultimate Bike Bonding is Ride Like a Pro +.

Both the BBB and UBB tend to focus more on the slow speed maneuvers much like Ride Like a Pro. Lots of "head and eyes" along with maximum use of the friction zone.

Don't get me wrong, the Advanced Rider course is a good course, but I think any of the other three, RLP, BBB or UBB, are much better courses for the money spent.

 

I took the RLAP course last year. I learned a lot about slow riding and turning. It was well worth the money.