Passed the MSF today!
Road Warrior
Joined: Jul 2014
Posts: 1,588
Likes: 329
From: Florida
It stands for Motorcycle Safety Foundation. A lot of states require you to pass the basic rider course to qualify for a motorcycle endorsement on your drivers license.
Congrats and agree completely. I started riding in the mid 70s but sold my bike in 95 when I got orders to be stationed in Germany. Never got around to getting another bike till about two years ago but didn't get back on the bike until the I took the MSF course. It was free from Harley since I was a veteran. Great course and got me ready to get back on the road. Now - as others have said - enjoy but PRACTICE those skills! Safe riding!
Ultimate HDF Member
Joined: Oct 2013
Posts: 6,536
Likes: 1,035
From: Pennsylvania
Congrats. I took the BRC2 after the BRC. It's a similar range course but one day, no classroom, and on your own bike, no 250 or 125. Gave me a ton of confidence knowing I could maneuver my bike through the box. Of course my compensator came apart right at the end of the day...
Lol.
Lol.
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 23,399
Likes: 8,509
From: Spartan Country, Michigan
Congrats.... and Welcome from Spartan Country Michigan!
As I advise all new riders: get a note book/3-ring binder and record all your service work, maintenance, repairs, accessories in it. you will appreciate that down the road. The most important tools in your tool-box are the factory service manual and the parts manual. Much info in those two books. Get a fuel app.... I use Fuel Buddy and keep track of every gallon of fuel I put in. Don't trust the fuel gage....use your odometer and know how large your tank is, and how far you can safely go.
And as others say, practice makes perfect. Just because you took a class does not mean you know what you're doing. keep an open mind and learn from your mistakes.
As I advise all new riders: get a note book/3-ring binder and record all your service work, maintenance, repairs, accessories in it. you will appreciate that down the road. The most important tools in your tool-box are the factory service manual and the parts manual. Much info in those two books. Get a fuel app.... I use Fuel Buddy and keep track of every gallon of fuel I put in. Don't trust the fuel gage....use your odometer and know how large your tank is, and how far you can safely go.
And as others say, practice makes perfect. Just because you took a class does not mean you know what you're doing. keep an open mind and learn from your mistakes.
Tourer
Joined: Jul 2017
Posts: 413
Likes: 104
From: Detroit
I'll check into it once I buy a new bike.
HD Forum Stories
The Best of Harley-Davidson for Lifelong Riders
7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles
Verdad Gallardo
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In
Verdad Gallardo
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?
Verdad Gallardo
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept
Verdad Gallardo
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II
Verdad Gallardo
10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy
Joe Kucinski
