HD Skilled Rider Course
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HD Skilled Rider Course
Has anyone taken the HD Skilled Rider Course? I’m thinking about taking it at the local dealer. I’m curious as to the curriculum and anything else I should know in advance. Thanks!
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Taking a MSF course is a lot cheaper than Harley's offering and you will basically be doing the same thing. Skilled Rider is basically a refresher of everything in the beginners riding portion without any of the classroom time. Same drills on the course but its all range time and moves quicker. Only difference between just practicing on your own(which most of us should do) and taking a course like this is that Instructor points out things you might be doing that you shouldn't be doing or aren't doing. That's about it.
IMO the MSF or other offerings would be more beneficial for skill development. The MSF curriculum is now pretty diverse and unless someone just needed a refresh, the MSF Advanced Riders course is probably the one you would get most benefit from. It's basically a much larger lot, higher speeds, real-world type drills related to emergency braking scenarios, cornering, etc....
IMO the MSF or other offerings would be more beneficial for skill development. The MSF curriculum is now pretty diverse and unless someone just needed a refresh, the MSF Advanced Riders course is probably the one you would get most benefit from. It's basically a much larger lot, higher speeds, real-world type drills related to emergency braking scenarios, cornering, etc....
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Get some cones
Find an empty parking lot
Look on youtube
Go out and practice / refine said skill(s)
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First - Good for you for you wanting to advance your riding skills.
I did it in my area and the curriculum is the basic class plus a few additional exercises and you ride your own bike. You will get a better feel for your bike afterwards and feel more confident. Always a plus.
Also look into more advanced training, the Ride like a Pro is good as well and teaches a lot of lower speed maneuvers, which I firmly believe in.
I have also taken some advanced riding street classes, specifically "Yamaha Champions Riding School" and it has totally changed the way I ride. Them and other advanced schools offer street classes that are open to any style bike. These classes have changed the way I ride, from my daily commute to more technical roads. It's was a game change.
Look for what's around you, even the race schools and see if they offer street classes. You will learn a ton.
I did it in my area and the curriculum is the basic class plus a few additional exercises and you ride your own bike. You will get a better feel for your bike afterwards and feel more confident. Always a plus.
Also look into more advanced training, the Ride like a Pro is good as well and teaches a lot of lower speed maneuvers, which I firmly believe in.
I have also taken some advanced riding street classes, specifically "Yamaha Champions Riding School" and it has totally changed the way I ride. Them and other advanced schools offer street classes that are open to any style bike. These classes have changed the way I ride, from my daily commute to more technical roads. It's was a game change.
Look for what's around you, even the race schools and see if they offer street classes. You will learn a ton.
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Not knocking safety courses mind you, but....Back in the day (70s) there were no safety courses & many of the guys I rode with (not myself) coulda outridden Knievel on the streets...they did things with a bike that the manufacturer never even dreamed of. So, I never felt the need.
As far as benefits...When a hot babe asks you what you ride, you can say "A Harley" instead of beginning your answer with "Well, right now I just have a.....
Plus, when you put the kickstand down & dismount, it's the only bike you turn around & look at as you walk away.
As far as benefits...When a hot babe asks you what you ride, you can say "A Harley" instead of beginning your answer with "Well, right now I just have a.....
Plus, when you put the kickstand down & dismount, it's the only bike you turn around & look at as you walk away.
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