MSF course
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From: New Jersey
I'm going to look at taking more courses once I get a season or two in. I want to develop my current skill set. Right now I'm in the height of tourist season, in south jersey. So my riding times are very few. Too many idiots on the road without a care. I even avoid driving my car around because of it. Once schools start up at the end of aug beginning of sept. I'll have plenty of time to ride quite few days a week. I just want to lower my risk on the road, until my skills match the conditions.
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From: CT
I took the brc by the motorcycle safety foundation. My two rider coaches where great, they made it fun. After I get some time under my belt, I want to go back for the brc2 then the advance course where they train you on your bike. It's amazing how many things I was doing wrong.
Once you're ready in a season or two, go for the ARC. It teaches different techniques, like trail braking and path of travel through multiple back to back corners. It will be much more helpful to you.
I got both the BRC and ARC free through my job. I was talking to the coach at the ARC about the what was involved in the BRC2, and I would have been mad if I had to pay money for that course.
Another option is their ultimate bike bonding course, I've heard good things about that.
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From: South Fla
Way to go OP.
Surprised to read some states offer the MSF course or others for free.
My FL motorcycle license endorsement was long ago grandfathered/validated as sufficient experience when the MSF or whatever requirement became mandatory. Which confuses me after reading Jonesee's statement, as FL DMV didn't require my taking the MSF course in order to ride once again.
Glad to read everyone here strongly suggest the Ride Like A Pro CD also.
Sounds like a must have for my rusty self.
Surprised to read some states offer the MSF course or others for free.
My FL motorcycle license endorsement was long ago grandfathered/validated as sufficient experience when the MSF or whatever requirement became mandatory. Which confuses me after reading Jonesee's statement, as FL DMV didn't require my taking the MSF course in order to ride once again.
Glad to read everyone here strongly suggest the Ride Like A Pro CD also.
Sounds like a must have for my rusty self.
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From: Florida
Way to go OP.
Surprised to read some states offer the MSF course or others for free.
My FL motorcycle license endorsement was long ago grandfathered/validated as sufficient experience when the MSF or whatever requirement became mandatory. Which confuses me after reading Jonesee's statement, as FL DMV didn't require my taking the MSF course in order to ride once again.
Glad to read everyone here strongly suggest the Ride Like A Pro CD also.
Sounds like a must have for my rusty self.
Surprised to read some states offer the MSF course or others for free.
My FL motorcycle license endorsement was long ago grandfathered/validated as sufficient experience when the MSF or whatever requirement became mandatory. Which confuses me after reading Jonesee's statement, as FL DMV didn't require my taking the MSF course in order to ride once again.
Glad to read everyone here strongly suggest the Ride Like A Pro CD also.
Sounds like a must have for my rusty self.
Not anymore...
If you come from a state that doesn't require the course, florida won't honor your endorsement.
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From: CT
Ultimate Bike-Bonding RiderCourse
A 4- to 5-hour riding course that provides practice in basic maneuvering skills on your personal motorcycle. It is patterned after police training courses.
MSF also. You should be able to contact the guys you went through for the BRC to ask if they do the UBBRC. Even if they don't they would be able to point you in the right direction.
http://www.msf-usa.org/students.aspx#recommended-ubbrc
A 4- to 5-hour riding course that provides practice in basic maneuvering skills on your personal motorcycle. It is patterned after police training courses.MSF also. You should be able to contact the guys you went through for the BRC to ask if they do the UBBRC. Even if they don't they would be able to point you in the right direction.
http://www.msf-usa.org/students.aspx#recommended-ubbrc
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From: Mattoon, Illinois
I'm going to look at taking more courses once I get a season or two in. I want to develop my current skill set. Right now I'm in the height of tourist season, in south jersey. So my riding times are very few. Too many idiots on the road without a care. I even avoid driving my car around because of it. Once schools start up at the end of aug beginning of sept. I'll have plenty of time to ride quite few days a week. I just want to lower my risk on the road, until my skills match the conditions.
First, congrats!!! Second, I like what you've said. Sounds like you're going about this the right way. I think when you pass the MSF course, they should say, "Congratulations, you are now qualified to ride @ 20mph in an open lot with no other traffic." Take your time and practice what you've learned. Be smart, ride safe!!
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Congrats. I did the IRC when took mine a couple years ago and learned a few things, was a good course. Rode for years without a motorcycle endorsement plus by taking the class I saved $ on my insurance. One of my instructors had one hand and could out maneuver everyone there. Would like to take an advanced class some day, everyone can always learn something.
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Congrats. Now I'll tell you what my father told me when I got my driver's license. "Now that you have your license, get out there and start learning how to drive."
The learning part never ends.
The learning part never ends.