Motorcycle Safety Course
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Jul 2010
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From: PA
Thank you all for the comments....appreciate it!! I am going into this not knowing a thing....my mind set. I want to learn as much as I can. I guess my one concern is the bike that I will be using as it will be from the class but that should be a minor issue.
Thanks again!!!
Thanks again!!!
I ride with some people who have been riding all of their lives. A couple of them took the course just last year and were amazed at what they learned. It was a big benefit for them. I was also amazed at the number of people who have been riding for 20-30 years, never took the course ('cuz they didn't think they needed it) and STILL don't know the proper/safe way to ride.
It's a lot easier than you think, but HIGHLY beneficial. Hell, my 23 year old daughter took the course & passed it about 2 months ago and she had NEVER been on a bike OR drove a manual transmission before!
Good luck & have fun!
Cruiser
Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 235
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From: Yuma, AZ
I took mine last month. they let you use your own bike if you have one. So I took the class with my Sportster. Our class was three 4 hour plus sessions. One day in classroom and two days riding skills with riding skill test at end. It was an excellent class.
A small and true annecdote - On the second riding day we spent a great deal of time on swerving and emergency stops. You guessed it, on the way home some guy in a truck parked on the shoulder pulled out to whip a U turn right in front of me. Never saw me at all. I ended up slamming on the brakes and coming to a full skid stop. didn't hit him and didn't drop the bike. The class works!
A small and true annecdote - On the second riding day we spent a great deal of time on swerving and emergency stops. You guessed it, on the way home some guy in a truck parked on the shoulder pulled out to whip a U turn right in front of me. Never saw me at all. I ended up slamming on the brakes and coming to a full skid stop. didn't hit him and didn't drop the bike. The class works!
Road Master
Joined: Sep 2010
Posts: 752
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From: Acton, CA
Great decision on your part! I think it's the best $ anyone can spend on their riding career. Pay attention, listen, do, and most importantly, after the class is done and your M license in your wallet, is practice what you learned... knowing it is one thing, executing it confidently is something else. It's been almost four years for me, and I still go out to parking lots and practice. It's a life long learning experience, and this is just the foundation of all that learning.
Have fun!
Have fun!
Road Master
Joined: May 2010
Posts: 935
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From: Upstate NY
My wife announced to me this summer that she was going to get her M endorsement. I left it all up to her to find the course and sign up. When she was on line signing up I said "sign me up too!"
I've been licensed since 1972, but anything I can do to become a better, safer rider is cool with me.
Our classes start Friday night, and I'm really looking forward to it!
I've been licensed since 1972, but anything I can do to become a better, safer rider is cool with me.
Our classes start Friday night, and I'm really looking forward to it!
Road Warrior
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 1,820
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From: Somewhere In NY
I haven't taken it yet myself but I just wanted to wish you luck
also from what I hear it's not a big thing if you pay attention and have half a brain
also from what I hear it's not a big thing if you pay attention and have half a brain
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Joined: Sep 2008
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From: Phoenix, AZ
I took it a few years back to get an endorsement back instead of going to DMV. Been riding for decades but went in open minded and picked up some new tricks and busted some old bad habits.
It's worth every minute, have fun and learn. Cheer each other on, it helps with everyone's confidence.
Let us know how it goes.
It's worth every minute, have fun and learn. Cheer each other on, it helps with everyone's confidence.
Let us know how it goes.