MSF Course = completed [cool].
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From: Along the shoreline in SW FL
Good to start off on the right path, learn things the right way, move on from there.
Myself...getting recently back into biking, I plan on doing the advanced course this spring just to "brush up and learn more". With traffic on the increase, idiots texting and emailing on their cell phones, it's much more dangerous out there these days than it was 20 or even just 10 years ago.
I remember when I took the MSF, there were 2x Yamaha xross/dirt bikes in the mix of the other Rebels 'n what not, so being taller...I took one of those. Had a hole in the muffler...was wicked loud.
Myself...getting recently back into biking, I plan on doing the advanced course this spring just to "brush up and learn more". With traffic on the increase, idiots texting and emailing on their cell phones, it's much more dangerous out there these days than it was 20 or even just 10 years ago.
I remember when I took the MSF, there were 2x Yamaha xross/dirt bikes in the mix of the other Rebels 'n what not, so being taller...I took one of those. Had a hole in the muffler...was wicked loud.
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From: Dallas, TX & Santa Fe, NM when I can find the time....
It's a great platform to build on. Like others have said, practice on a regular basis and keep building your skills. It's interesting as your skilled do develop how you'll notice others limited skills because they never took a class to give them something to build from. Ride safe.
Great shot of your RK against that background! Nice looking bike!
Now...on with the thread...kudos to the OP for taking and reporting on the MSF course. It's no secret I'm a fan of furthering your learning through rider courses. I JUST finished both the MSF and Rider's Edge "schools" and am now a certified MSF RiderCoach and Rider's Edge Instructor. I love hearing positive stories...that's what it's all about! Can't wait to start teaching!!!
Stay safe and keep practicing!
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The advanced class is a good idea every few years, every year is just to much. The plus side of Obama-nomics is there are alot of failed business parking lots to practice manuevers you learned. We all get rusty so every 6 months i spend of hour or two chalking a parking lot and practicing. It's hard to believe that an 800lb Street Glide is better low speed than 400lb bikes I've owned. Center of gravity I guess.
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From: Kentucky
One more thing - as a HOG member, Harley will send you gift certificates for taking the courses (and pins and patches). I got the ERC course for $25 and then got paid back in full by HD with a gift certificate - so I finally bought one of their overpriced shirts.
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From: South of The ATL.
Thanks for the tip. I intend to join HOG and this will make it a bit more tempting.
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Road Captain
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From: South of The ATL.
Thanks again everyone for your input and kind words.
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