MSF Anyone?
Intermediate
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From: Charlotte, NC
RE: MSF Anyone?
If I had my way, NO ONE would be allowed to get an endorsement without taking the class. I learned so much. I have friends that I ride with that have been riding for 20 + years and I have been able to show them things they never knew. I still have a lot to learn but I feel the class has given me a huge head start.
2nd Gear
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I agree 100%. I started motorcycle riding by taking a course in 1997. Since then my husband and I have traveled all over the U.S. including Alaska. We have ridden through Canada and Nova Scotia. Through all our travels I could still hear my instructors voices when tough situations came up. Because of that experience I have become a RiderCoach. I have people in class all the time that rode many years ago and are returning to the sport or that have been riding for 20 years and can't turn a corner without going over the center line not to mention doing slow tight turns. Even if you are an experienced rider it never hurts to brush up on your skills. The Experienced Riders Course (ERC) is excellent.
Road Warrior
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From: Southeastern North Carolina
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I took the MSF course this past February and I thought it was great. I think all new riders should take the course as it provides driving skills that one does not possess from just driving a car. It was a wonderful thing to pass as they give you NO slack at all, lol!
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From: TEXAS!!!!
RE: MSF Anyone?
Well, I started the Rider's Edge course through the HD dealership last night and so far it just seems like a big infomercial that's trying to sell clothes and accessories through short, cheesy quasi-safety videos. Hopefully the riding portion will be much better. 
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Well, after fully completing the class I must say that the first day is the worst and then it gets much better from there. The riding portion was very good and really improved my riding. There were many riding veterans there who said they also benefited from the class. Overall I must say that it was worth the money.
Cruiser
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The class I attended had about 50% experienced riders and all of us agreed that we had learned something and I wasn't even aware of some of the bad and possibly dangerous habits I had!
-Billy
-Billy
2nd Gear
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I am a new rider too and took the MSF course here in California a few months ago. Before taking the course I have to admit that I was sacred to get on a bike. The MSF couse changed all that. The class covers just about everything you need to know to start street riding. They provide all equipment including helmet. You provide gloves and boots. At the end of the class all riders must pass a written test and rider proficiency test. You have to be brain dead to fail. Successful completion of the course allowed me to skip the riders test at the DMV. FYI, you get lower insurance rates when you take the MSF course.
I am now riding a 1200 Sportster.
Nubiker
I am now riding a 1200 Sportster.
Nubiker
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RE: MSF Anyone?
Welcome nubi, congrats on your accomplishments!
Feel free to post as much and as often as you like.
We look forward to it!
p.s. I never took the MSF, but I'm sure the education is worth a bunch... I've had a M/C stamp for 30+ years.
Can I stll take it, would it help with my insurance?
Ride safe & shoot straight!
Feel free to post as much and as often as you like.
We look forward to it!
p.s. I never took the MSF, but I'm sure the education is worth a bunch... I've had a M/C stamp for 30+ years.
Can I stll take it, would it help with my insurance?
Ride safe & shoot straight!
Seasoned HDF Member
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From: Cedar Point, NC
RE: MSF Anyone?
Nubi,
The MSF is awesome.
Ironhead, I don't see that it will hurt. When I took the course, I learned so much, and it is so well done. The courses are all taught by experienced riders that love the sport and love bikes. The instructor recommended retaking the course every couple of years or at a minimum with each new bike.
I'm enrolling in the course again, this allows me to take it with my new bike...as you know, each bike has it's own feel, and it's a great opportunity to get the feel of it, all in a controlled environment. Further, it makes you do all the skills, no matter how stupid you may think they are or are not.
Last thing, every time I got insurance quotes on the bike, the all asked if I took the MSF so it must make a difference.
Ride safe brother!
Mac
The MSF is awesome.
Ironhead, I don't see that it will hurt. When I took the course, I learned so much, and it is so well done. The courses are all taught by experienced riders that love the sport and love bikes. The instructor recommended retaking the course every couple of years or at a minimum with each new bike.
I'm enrolling in the course again, this allows me to take it with my new bike...as you know, each bike has it's own feel, and it's a great opportunity to get the feel of it, all in a controlled environment. Further, it makes you do all the skills, no matter how stupid you may think they are or are not.
Last thing, every time I got insurance quotes on the bike, the all asked if I took the MSF so it must make a difference.
Ride safe brother!
Mac