MSF or Riders Edge
Road Warrior
Joined: Feb 2009
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From: TN
No grudge whatsoever.
Here's a good brief on the issue: http://www.msgroup.org/Tip.aspx?Num=224
He has the actual data on his site, I just can't seem to find it.
Matt
Here's a good brief on the issue: http://www.msgroup.org/Tip.aspx?Num=224
He has the actual data on his site, I just can't seem to find it.
Matt
Bwana
Cruiser
Joined: Jan 2009
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From: Upper Marlboro, Md
I took MSF. My friend took rider's edge. Same class. Some of the instructor's even taught both classes. They were even using the same college parking lot. Only diff.....riders edge riders were on Buell Blasts. MSFers were on Honda Nighthawks.
Road Captain
Joined: Aug 2011
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From: Virginia
true too :-)
Road Master
Joined: Jul 2010
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From: Las Vegas
Since I failed to transfer my motorcyle endorsement from another state years ago, I opted for the Rider's Edge course at one of the local dealerships since for one reason, I heard it took weeks to a couple of months to schedule a state test. Since I purchased a new bike, the dealership also provided me with a gift card which I used towards the cost of the Rider's Edge course. The course was 2 half days and 2 full days. At the course, MSF materials were passed out. The insructors taught not only the Rider's Edge course, but MSF courses at the community college, the advanced course, and high speed racing courses at the race track. Upon completion of the Rider's Edge course, a completion certificate was issued that could be presented to DMV for the motorcycle indorsement. As mentioned, HOG also provided a $50 credit rebate as well. My cousin also took the MSF course through the community college. He liked the lower price, but he complained about the time it took for him to be able to take it and about how small the bikes were since he is a good size guy. Also, when I took the course we started with 12 people and only 10 passed. A couple who passed were also still on active duty and stated that the would have had to wait 2-3 months before they could take the course on base.
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From: NorCal Rocklin
With the MSF course you dont have to go take the riders test at the dmv whereas the Harley course, you still have to go to the DMV and take the riders test. Since the HD is not state funded.
This is if you live in illinois.
Its 20 bucks here regradless of what type of class it is. And you have the option to donate that 20. So technically it's free. But most people donate the 20.
This is if you live in illinois.
Its 20 bucks here regradless of what type of class it is. And you have the option to donate that 20. So technically it's free. But most people donate the 20.
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From: Las Vegas
Tourer
Joined: Feb 2012
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From: South Carolina
Completely jealous of the "cheap" cost some of you get. Here in SC the Tech. College offers MSF. Basic is about 279 if I remember and the ERC is 79.
I do know as stated ad-infiniteum above, that the RE course is MSF based. So I'd go with the cost effective course.
I'm actually taking ERC this weekend to brush up. I'm also considering taking the Instructors course starting in March, only problem is it's over an hour away and is going to cost me 350. It's 2 1/2 days each weekend for a total of four weekends. If you break down the cost it's worth it in my opinion. Plus then I get to instruct and keep help keep my skills in check.
I do know as stated ad-infiniteum above, that the RE course is MSF based. So I'd go with the cost effective course.
I'm actually taking ERC this weekend to brush up. I'm also considering taking the Instructors course starting in March, only problem is it's over an hour away and is going to cost me 350. It's 2 1/2 days each weekend for a total of four weekends. If you break down the cost it's worth it in my opinion. Plus then I get to instruct and keep help keep my skills in check.