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Old Apr 25, 2010 | 07:05 PM
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Just completed the msf course here in Bloomington/Normal Il and it was great! Even for an experienced rider it is a great course to take. I picked up a few things here and there and it was a really fun thing to do!
 
Old Apr 25, 2010 | 07:53 PM
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i go through the ERC every couple years. Fun and its free with the military. I jumped on a sport bike and did the Sport Bike course that the MSF offers now. That was a good time too! Back was killing me by the end of the day. I have no idea how older guys ride them damn things....

Anyway its always a good thing to have a refresher...
 
Old Apr 25, 2010 | 07:59 PM
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Took it last year and had a blast. I learned a lot and I think it's an absolute must for any new rider. It was the best $25 I ever spent.
 
Old Apr 25, 2010 | 08:31 PM
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The habbits you develope from that class will make you a better driver in yer cage too
 
Old Apr 25, 2010 | 09:03 PM
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I took it two weeks ago on a 250 Suzuki...1 evening class and two full days of instruction! Wore me out lol...hardest part for me was the figure 8s in the box. Once I practiced a bit it was a breeze.
 
Old Apr 25, 2010 | 09:37 PM
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Ditto on the figure eights. I screwed them up every practice run..going a bit outside of the box and even put my foot down once. But I pulled it off on the final grade run. Overall it was well worth the cold and rain I had to endure.
 
Old Apr 25, 2010 | 09:42 PM
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I didn't know what I didn't know ..... how to ride, that is. Until I took the course.




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Old Apr 25, 2010 | 10:12 PM
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I've taken it twice also, military makes us take it every three years now, the class is great, I learned stuff both times and I'm sure I will learn more when I take it again. I agree the figure 8's in the box can be difficult.
 
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Old Apr 25, 2010 | 10:27 PM
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$25??

Ours is done at community college - $100 + $25 "enrollment fee".
 
Old Apr 25, 2010 | 10:32 PM
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I signed up for the course last year (my first year to ride) and never could get my schedule to work with the instructors.

Planning to try it again this spring.

I've been riding A LOT this past year. Should I still sign up for the beginners class?
 



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