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Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Jul 2005
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I bought a KZ750 in 1981 with my brother, HE bought a GS1100E. We studied the book at the DMV, in line, waiting to take the test and passed. I guess a MSF course would do me alot of good. Things have change alot except the fun of riding a motorcycle
Tim
Tim
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When I got my first motorcycle, all that I had to do was go to the DMV and pass a motorcycle written and riding test then they just gave me an endorsement. It was simple, I had been riding for awhile before I went to the DMV
Tourer
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 278
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From: Lafayette, LA
RE: License
Took the MSF course and had a skills test waiver.
As per the law (me!) my husband took the skills test to get his endorsement (ride to end of parking lot, turn round, come back - examiner didn't even watch him [sm=rolleyes.gif]
As per the law (me!
) my husband took the skills test to get his endorsement (ride to end of parking lot, turn round, come back - examiner didn't even watch him [sm=rolleyes.gif]
Road Master
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 1,231
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From: Texas
RE: License
I took the MSF course, so all I had to do was take the written exam to get my motorcycle endorsement. I'll probably take the advanced course this spring. I should have close to 10,000 miles by then!
Cruiser
Joined: Nov 2005
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I took the MSF experienced rider course and got my endorsement here in WA. I am signing the better half up for the basic course to get her endorsement so she can ride her Christmas present a 2006 1200 Custom in chopper blue.
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Road Warrior
Joined: Feb 2005
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Took the written portion at the DMV and got my learner's permit. but in IL that only allows you to ride during daylight w/ another motorcycle rider with you. Was riding around like that waiting for my MSF course and asked TerryT about the penalty in IL if I got caught (since he is a LEO in IL, but different city). He accused me of being like Mikey in American Chopper so shamed me into taking the test.
I don't know why, but at 57 these "tests" make me more nervous than when I was much younger. I took the test at the DMV and was so nervous, I first started at the wrong end and then misunderstood the instructor, had to re-do part of it, then laid it down and broke my foot.
3 weeks later, I laced my broken foot up in a boot and took the MSF on the 2 night a week plan, so it took me 2 1/2 weeks and passed it on Memorial Day and went down to the DMV and got my endorsement the next day.
Aside from being compared to Mikey, what scared me the most was if my insurance would pay if there was an accident.
BTW, My regular Dr. was on vacation, so I chose another Dr. in the same office who I knew rode a Harley. Told him the truth, but told the ins. co that I fell down the stairs.
That's my story and I'm stickin to it when I'm drunk or feeling real honest. Tonight I just feel like being honest.
Art
I don't know why, but at 57 these "tests" make me more nervous than when I was much younger. I took the test at the DMV and was so nervous, I first started at the wrong end and then misunderstood the instructor, had to re-do part of it, then laid it down and broke my foot.
3 weeks later, I laced my broken foot up in a boot and took the MSF on the 2 night a week plan, so it took me 2 1/2 weeks and passed it on Memorial Day and went down to the DMV and got my endorsement the next day.
Aside from being compared to Mikey, what scared me the most was if my insurance would pay if there was an accident.
BTW, My regular Dr. was on vacation, so I chose another Dr. in the same office who I knew rode a Harley. Told him the truth, but told the ins. co that I fell down the stairs.
That's my story and I'm stickin to it when I'm drunk or feeling real honest. Tonight I just feel like being honest.
Art