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Title: Finally signed up for an MSF course
Post by: Mac_48 on May 20, 2008, 12:52:23 PM
I finally got the time to sign up for an MSF course...I will be starting it on June 5th!!!! ;D
Moto license here I come!!! [beer]
Title: Re: Finally signed up for an MSF course
Post by: Smiling End on May 20, 2008, 12:54:20 PM
Congrats.

I went through a course to get my license last year.  I learned a lot and it was definitely money well spent.
Title: Re: Finally signed up for an MSF course
Post by: Danny S on May 20, 2008, 01:11:40 PM
Good on ya mate!

You'll leave the MSF course a smarter safer rider!

[thumbsup]
Title: Re: Finally signed up for an MSF course
Post by: raulduke on May 20, 2008, 01:14:27 PM
knowledge is power
Title: Re: Finally signed up for an MSF course
Post by: ODrides on May 20, 2008, 01:22:35 PM
It's a fun time!  Enjoy and good luck.
Title: Re: Finally signed up for an MSF course
Post by: Slide Panda on May 20, 2008, 01:47:18 PM
If you haven't already - check out the Riding Techniques section.  There's some good info there as well as a number of book suggestions to help supplement what the MSF class teaches. 

Taking the MSF is definetly better than nothing, but there's plenty of great info out there that they just don't have time to cover. 

Congrats, have fun... and get thee some gear.

Title: Re: Finally signed up for an MSF course
Post by: Airborne on May 20, 2008, 02:29:42 PM
Money well spent, thats all I can say. Everyone has a good time doing the MSF course.
Title: Re: Finally signed up for an MSF course
Post by: Research Monkey on May 20, 2008, 02:34:47 PM
Just wanted to throw in that the MSF is a good course for even those that have been riding for a while~
Title: Re: Finally signed up for an MSF course
Post by: redneckduc on May 20, 2008, 03:13:33 PM
After being away from bikes a while, the MSF course was a great refresher.  As a bonus, I got to practice on their 250 Rebels instead of my new S4R.
Too many new riders take to the streets without the knowledge they need to survive.  The safety course will get you headed in the right direction.
JP
Title: Re: Finally signed up for an MSF course
Post by: Juan on May 20, 2008, 03:15:03 PM
Good move..!!   [thumbsup]
Title: Re: Finally signed up for an MSF course
Post by: TiNi on May 20, 2008, 04:16:03 PM
Quote from: HobokenHooligan on May 20, 2008, 02:29:42 PM
Money well spent, thats all I can say. Everyone has a good time doing the MSF course.

not everyone has a good time doing the MSF,
especially one of the women in my class  :-\

she rode off course, almost ran the instructor over, and dropped it several times.

she stated in her intro to the class that she already had a bike  :-\
Title: Re: Finally signed up for an MSF course
Post by: Mac_48 on May 20, 2008, 05:53:50 PM
Man, this day just gets better...I just scheduled an interview for a new job tomorrow ;D
Title: Re: Finally signed up for an MSF course
Post by: somegirl on May 20, 2008, 08:37:16 PM
Good for you! [thumbsup]  Looking forward to your report after the class. [moto]
Title: Re: Finally signed up for an MSF course
Post by: Randimus Maximus on May 21, 2008, 08:40:07 AM
Good on ya!  [thumbsup]
Title: Re: Finally signed up for an MSF course
Post by: Kroe on May 21, 2008, 08:44:12 AM

Enjoy! It's a solid foundation for anyone & alot of fun.
Title: Re: Finally signed up for an MSF course
Post by: DY on May 21, 2008, 08:58:14 AM
Quote from: DuCaTiNi on May 20, 2008, 04:16:03 PM
not everyone has a good time doing the MSF,
especially one of the women in my class  :-\

she rode off course, almost ran the instructor over, and dropped it several times.

she stated in her intro to the class that she already had a bike  :-\

There are people that actually died in accidents during MSF classes... mostly from falling and hitting their heads, once even an instructor.  I'll try to find the link where i read all the MSF accident profiles. 
Title: Re: Finally signed up for an MSF course
Post by: TiNi on May 21, 2008, 11:09:06 AM
Quote from: deweey on May 21, 2008, 08:58:14 AM
There are people that actually died in accidents during MSF classes... mostly from falling and hitting their heads, once even an instructor.  I'll try to find the link where i read all the MSF accident profiles. 

don't scare the newbs  :o
Title: Re: Finally signed up for an MSF course
Post by: DY on May 21, 2008, 12:30:11 PM
Haha, no intention on scaring anyone.  And if i did scare anyone, think of it as a wakeup call.  Just pointing out that man + machine will always have a potential for  [bang].  Like the lady who got her legs chopped off on Space Mountain in Disneyland. 
Title: Re: Finally signed up for an MSF course
Post by: StrikeJollyRoger on May 21, 2008, 08:55:10 PM
Quote from: deweey on May 21, 2008, 08:58:14 AM
There are people that actually died in accidents during MSF classes... mostly from falling and hitting their heads, once even an instructor.  I'll try to find the link where i read all the MSF accident profiles. 

deweey, have you been in contact with my mother???  If I say "motorcycle" she says "head injury."

Great.  I have the riding portion of my MSF tomorrow morning at 6am.  I'll be sure to enjoy.   :P

I'm two for two - the day I bought my bike I had to travel 95 in MA by a ducati superbike wreck.  The night before my class I stumble on this thread.  Good omens!

Don't scare the noobs!  ;)
Title: Re: Finally signed up for an MSF course
Post by: somegirl on May 21, 2008, 09:03:27 PM
Quote from: StrikeJollyRoger on May 21, 2008, 08:55:10 PM
Great.  I have the riding portion of my MSF tomorrow morning at 6am.  I'll be sure to enjoy.   :P

Get some rest!  You'll be fine. :)
Title: Re: Finally signed up for an MSF course
Post by: TiNi on May 22, 2008, 03:48:06 AM
Quote from: StrikeJollyRoger on May 21, 2008, 08:55:10 PM
I'm two for two - the day I bought my bike I had to travel 95 in MA by a ducati superbike wreck.  The night before my class I stumble on this thread.  Good omens!

most likely, you are going to do just fine, good luck!  [thumbsup]
Title: Re: Finally signed up for an MSF course
Post by: Stangman on May 22, 2008, 08:21:56 AM
I thought that class was pretty good when I took it a few years ago and learned a few things even though I had been riding bikes for years.

You won't regret it.
Title: Re: Finally signed up for an MSF course
Post by: GLantern on May 22, 2008, 12:21:12 PM
Congrats enjoy the class!!