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Jul 31, 2007 | 02:32 PM

#21

azhole

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RE: MSF course

Only one I took was the experienced rider course for $100. The newbie one is much long, and more expensive.
The instructor will see things that you are doing that you may not notice, a head rolling to one side that may throw you slightly off or suggest a seat position to help corner better. The proper corner stopping, when and when not to cover the brakeetc. If you get one thing out of it to help, then it's probably worth it

I know it helped my insurance!

Jul 31, 2007 | 02:47 PM

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stafford

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RE: MSF course

My wife just got thru with the brc here in Ga. last sunday. Friday night , all day saturday and sunday. Cost 250.00. They taught her all the safety things, but mostly scared the hell out of her so bad that now she's so safety conscious that she's practically petrified while on her bike. So afraid that she can't relax and enjoy the riding. Kinda ticks me off. She passed by the way. She came home on Saturday evening absolutely bushed. It was tough for her but she did make it.

Jul 31, 2007 | 03:11 PM

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beary

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RE: MSF course

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They taught her all the safety things, but mostly scared the hell out of her so bad that now she's so safety conscious that she's practically petrified while on her bike. So afraid that she can't relax and enjoy the riding.

I'm not petrified, but I was so concious of everything I learned after I got my RKC, I wasn't enjoying the ride either. I think I'm a pretty good rider, but I did have a lot of bad habits from the old days and I'm trying to change to what I learn in the course. Its been about a two weeks with my new RKC and now I can't wait to go ride it. In fact I have a hard time getting work done thinking about the ride. I think if you wife rides a lot, she will relax and enjoy the ride. In the mean time, she is developing good habits. Much easier than relearning as I'm doing.

By the way, one of my favorite things to do right now is practicing the MSF maneuvers in an empty school parking lot. Kids walking by stop to watch as well.

Beary

Jul 31, 2007 | 03:45 PM

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Bluzmn59

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RE: MSF course

I took the ERC last summer after 28 continuous years of riding and I learned quite a few things. It was well worth the day I spent (8 hours) and in IL where I was living at the time, it was free. I highly recommend it. Also, check out the Ride Like a Pro video. There is an old saying about having x amount of years of experience or having one year of experience x number of times. I figure the day I stop learning is the day I go down hard.

Jul 31, 2007 | 03:56 PM

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I took the MSF Basic Rider course recently. Did it to avoid the tricky little DMV skills test that is a wee little difficult on a bagger. Like an idiot, I had let the edorsement expire before I got my new license in a new state- LOL. I actually thought it was great! It forced me to do some things I had not really practiced... like emergency braking, emergency swerving on command, etc. Besides, it was most entertaining to watch the teens and early 20-something know-it-alls have to deal with the class room instructor. One kid got up during class and came back about 15 mins later with chips and a drink. Boy, the marine type instructor letting into him was worth the price of admission alone! I say go for it!

Jul 31, 2007 | 04:11 PM

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Phurion

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From: Melissa, TX

RE: MSF course

I've been riding since I was 13 (dirt bikes back then, street bikes when I turned 16). I'm 42 now.

I took the MSF course back in the spring of 2005 when my wife was about to buy her first bike. I mainly took it for 2 reasons. 1) To be there as support for her, and 2) the insurance discount.

I honestly didn't think I'd come away with anything I didn't already know.

I was wrong.

Best $$ I've spent on this passion, hands down.

Ok...well...2nd best, next to my SG. =)

Can't recommend the course highly enough.

Jul 31, 2007 | 04:16 PM

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stafford

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Glad you learned a lot and enjoyed the class. No doubt it'll help to sharpen skills or learn new ones. I'm hoping we can get out and ride on country roads at an easy pace in a couple weeks when she gets her endorsement. Meanwhile I do take her to the school parking lot and let her practice. She feels more comfortable there.

Jul 31, 2007 | 04:21 PM

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RE: MSF course

Thanks for the feedback guys. I will be the first to admit there are things I could improve on in my riding ability. Anyone that tells you otherwise, well lets just say I hope he is riding on another road. I am considering taking it even though I feel like most of you, I am a decent rider. I am just hoping if I learn one thing, that thing may be what saves my life or someone elses life one day.