MSF Course
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Road Captain
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MSF Course
Well I did it.. I took the MSF Rider Safety Course this weekend and to be honest it was a blast.. And im glad I did it..
I would have to say if you haven't taken it do it its worth it..
http://www.msf-usa.org/
I would have to say if you haven't taken it do it its worth it..
http://www.msf-usa.org/
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From: Nederland, Tx
The most valuable thing that I learned was how to be a more cautious driver that goes for a bike and a car... after I took the course I found that I'm a lot more alert with the things around me even in my car.. .. and the most helpful thing was to realize that where you look is where the bike is going to want to go.. I think most of it you already do but a lot of it is showing why they work..
I have to give 2 thumbs up for the class..
ADDED: and its not just sitting there reading the book on it but actually showing you on a bike and getting you use to it..
Granted I'm new to driving a motorcycle and have been around them most of my life.. but I would have to say that If you plan on getting one its a must.. if you already have one.. then I would take the class anyways.. just to see what you may or may not be doing wrong..
I have to give 2 thumbs up for the class..
ADDED: and its not just sitting there reading the book on it but actually showing you on a bike and getting you use to it..
Granted I'm new to driving a motorcycle and have been around them most of my life.. but I would have to say that If you plan on getting one its a must.. if you already have one.. then I would take the class anyways.. just to see what you may or may not be doing wrong..
Last edited by 3rdgear; Mar 9, 2009 at 12:39 PM.
you paid for it? it was free in the great state of PA. it was a blast actually, i was scared for some people leaving that class though. half of my class had no clue how to ride a bike so it was tough for those of us who knew what we were doing. they all had awesome gear, boots, leathers you name it but not a clue, i think i counted 5 bikes that were laid down in 4 riding classes. crazy at that sounds, only 1 person failed. go figure. they stamped my permit right there and walked away a happy man. i think every driver in our state should HAVE to sit through the class room time of this course to get their drivers licence. it might just open their eyes to us bikers.
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The school here, Florida Safe Rider.. if you drop a bike after day one, you're done. They let you com back next weekend free, but still. If you aren't prepared to ride, they will not sign your stuff. Period. Which i think is good.
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Thats kinda my thing on it too..I think everyone should have to take it.. And yes I had to pay for it.. I payed $165 for the class.. but it was well worth it.. and I would pay it again if I had to.. and a note for people in Texas. if you get a ticket on your bike.. you CAN take the MSF course instead of defensive driving.. just figured you might like to know that.. No one in our class failed.. in fact I made a 100 on the written part and got flaged for putting my leg down on the riding.. part.. but yeah.. its really easy.. and most of its common sense. But I figured putting my leg down was better then dropping the thing and failing.. But I do want to note that everyone did well.. and with practice I wouldn't worry about riding on the road with anyone in our class. but if you fail the written part of the class you probably should take the bus and sell your cars/trucks because you shouldn't be driving..
Last edited by 3rdgear; Mar 9, 2009 at 12:56 PM.
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true that. i made a 100 on the written as well, and i can't help but feel like if you didn't answer 70% of those questions right, it might be time to look for alternate transportation. I also put my leg down in the figure 8 box once. Anyway, my course was $240, but i still feel it was worth every penny.
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