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johns · 08-28-2007, 05:59 AM

what is a msf on a bike

Navy_p503 · 08-28-2007, 12:32 PM

I haven't since I got my license, but that was a whole day ago.

BCblvd · 08-28-2007, 08:15 PM

If you take the Motorcyle Safety Foundation course, not only will you learn some great techniques for staying alive, but, in some states, you dont have to take the 'driving' portion of the motorcycle license test. I believe here in Texas it works like that.
It is a great learning experience, and I cannot say how glad I am that I took it!

Warputer · 08-28-2007, 08:33 PM

Never took it ......21 years and 5 bikes later, I figure why bother now.

olebiker · 08-28-2007, 11:18 PM

I have not taken the course but was teaching it a number of years ago. Wait maybe that counts?

johns · 09-07-2007, 03:20 AM

Hey, just be cool & DONT let your meat loaf!!!! do you know when there is a bike do on let me know

TechJD · 09-08-2007, 04:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ext1jdh

Alright. Who's the smart aleck who said theres nothing they can teach me? I'm gonna slap you around with a trout.

well he didnt leave any other option for those who never taken one but still ride

even thought I do beleive everyone should take some training of some kind

azuki · 09-27-2007, 11:38 PM

Took it and loved it. Kind of fun bombing around on the nimble little 125s they used at the course.

johns · 10-01-2007, 02:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by azuki

Took it and loved it. Kind of fun bombing around on the nimble little 125s they used at the course.

you are right on that on i have a ts125 it is 22 yaer old i am 21

GSF650S · 11-07-2007, 03:59 PM

I took the class to get my licence years ago and I took an advanced rider's course ( refresher course basically ) at the beginning of this season.

Broc · 11-07-2007, 11:36 PM

you forgot...

"planning on taking it"

Yeah, I know some people that have taken it and said it's great. I have yet to go.... I really need to, I need to get another permit and eventually my endorsement....

johns · 11-09-2007, 05:54 AM

i do my cbt when it runs out

Chiefbrass · 12-21-2007, 03:40 PM

Yes, took the class right after I bought my bike 6 months ago and I think it was great. I learned a lot.

With safety in mind,

johns · 12-22-2007, 07:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SVZuki

Finishing up this week

why that you been doing

johns · 12-22-2007, 07:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by azuki

Took it and loved it. Kind of fun bombing around on the nimble little 125s they used at the course.

they are good i have a ts125x it is cool

oyrider · 01-10-2008, 08:41 PM

I take the experienced riders course every so often just to see what's new, and because its fun.

jprisme · 01-27-2008, 02:37 PM

i am taking the second or advanced course. they say if you go through all of them you get reimbursted. also my first time i loved just racing around the track with my rebel 250, my teacher liked our class and said he will turn his back for 30 minutes. awww good times.

B-Rex · 01-28-2008, 03:08 PM

Took the "Basic" course about four months ago before buying my B-King and after arriving in the midwest. Saved me from having to take the "riding" portion of the licensing exam (my "M" endorsement had expired).

I have been riding, off and on for about 39 years. I used to drag race motorcycles when I was in my late teens and early 20's. And, I can say without hesitation, that not only is the course worthwhile, I learned....or rather "unlearned" several very important things.

It really doesn't matter how much experience you have. Taking the course is a wise investment. You'd be surprised how much different what they know now is from what we "knew" then.

I actually use my rear brake now for other than emergency stops. And, I learned that it's OK now to admit you countersteer without having to worry about your buddies thinking you are nuts for saying it....go figure!

B-Rex

uturn · 02-02-2008, 02:05 PM

About 15 years ago, I told the wife, I'll not ride again so I gave up the cycle mark on my license. You guessed it, I decide to ride again. Bought me a bike but only rode it in the neighborhood with a permit until I could go to the community college and take the MSF. After that, Virginia waived the road test. Got my endorsement, now 4 bikes with miles later, I'm an avid supporter of the program. Like my buddy said, you may have 30+ years experience or rather do you have one year experience multiplied 30 times? I feel anyone that takes the MSF course will benefit if only for one little thing learned - that one little thing may save your life or minimize an injury. Trust Me, the're two categories of riders - the one that has gone down and the one that gonna go down.
Keep the rubber on the road!! MIKE aka Uturn

ulfire911 · 02-08-2008, 01:47 PM

Yup, took the class when I was 20, and it was actually what got me into riding. My buddy got a great deal on a pristine '85 Shadow 700, and California law requires you to take the course if you're under 21, but he didn't want to do it by himself...

So as you've probably guessed, took the class with him having never ridden before, and I was absolutely hooked. Three months later I had a bike of my own

View Poll Results: Have you taken a motorcycle safety training?
Yes, I take a refresher course every season	32	15.92%
Yes, I've taken the MSF course, but it's been a few years	107	53.23%
No, not since I got my license	54	26.87%
No, there's nothing they can teach me	8	3.98%
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08-28-2007, 05:59 AM	#61 (permalink)
johns Seat Tester Joined: Aug 2007 Bike: ts125x Location: york Posts: 64	Msf what is a msf on a bike

08-28-2007, 12:32 PM	#62 (permalink)
Navy_p503 Third gear and cruising Joined: Jun 2007 Bike: 94 Yamaha YZ 250, 2000 Suzuki Bandit 600s Location: Fort Collins, Co Posts: 456	I haven't since I got my license, but that was a whole day ago. __________________ 2003 Mazda Protege 5 navy_p503@hotmail.com

08-28-2007, 08:15 PM	#63 (permalink)
BCblvd In Training Joined: May 2007 Bike: 2005 Suzuki C90 Blvd Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 112	If you take the Motorcyle Safety Foundation course, not only will you learn some great techniques for staying alive, but, in some states, you dont have to take the 'driving' portion of the motorcycle license test. I believe here in Texas it works like that. It is a great learning experience, and I cannot say how glad I am that I took it! __________________

08-28-2007, 08:33 PM	#64 (permalink)
Warputer Kickstand Operator Joined: Jan 2007 Bike: 05 Busa-GSX1300R Location: Lake Murray South Carolina Posts: 252	Never took it ......21 years and 5 bikes later, I figure why bother now. __________________ Chris

08-28-2007, 11:18 PM	#65 (permalink)
olebiker Newbie Joined: Aug 2007 Bike: 82 xj maxim 1100 Location: Kington ON Posts: 5	Kinda not the right sentiment I have not taken the course but was teaching it a number of years ago. Wait maybe that counts?

09-07-2007, 03:20 AM	#66 (permalink)
johns Seat Tester Joined: Aug 2007 Bike: ts125x Location: york Posts: 64	Hey, just be cool & DONT let your meat loaf!!!! do you know when there is a bike do on let me know

09-27-2007, 11:38 PM	#68 (permalink)
azuki Seat Tester Joined: May 2007 Bike: 2006 Boulevard M50 Location: Saint John NB Canada Posts: 77	Took it and loved it. Kind of fun bombing around on the nimble little 125s they used at the course. __________________ Azuki

11-07-2007, 03:59 PM	#70 (permalink)
GSF650S Seat Tester Joined: Dec 2006 Bike: 2005 Suzuki Bandit 650S Location: Toronto, On. Canada Posts: 58	I took the class to get my licence years ago and I took an advanced rider's course ( refresher course basically ) at the beginning of this season.

11-07-2007, 11:36 PM	#71 (permalink)
Broc In Training Joined: Nov 2007 Bike: 02 Yamaha Warrior Location: PhoeniXXX, Az Posts: 107	you forgot... "planning on taking it" Yeah, I know some people that have taken it and said it's great. I have yet to go.... I really need to, I need to get another permit and eventually my endorsement.... __________________ Ride Powersports Now! NBDesign - Custom software built to your specs. What's Cooking?

11-09-2007, 05:54 AM	#72 (permalink)
johns Seat Tester Joined: Aug 2007 Bike: ts125x Location: york Posts: 64	i do my cbt when it runs out

12-21-2007, 03:40 PM	#73 (permalink)
Chiefbrass Newbie Joined: Dec 2007 Bike: 2007 Suzuki Boulevard C90T Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 4	Safety Class? Yes, took the class right after I bought my bike 6 months ago and I think it was great. I learned a lot. With safety in mind, __________________ Chiefbrass

01-10-2008, 08:41 PM	#76 (permalink)
oyrider Seat Tester Joined: May 2007 Bike: 06 M50, 06 Ducati ST3s, 07 Honda cbr600rr Location: SoCal Posts: 93	I take the experienced riders course every so often just to see what's new, and because its fun.

01-27-2008, 02:37 PM	#77 (permalink)
jprisme Ditch Magnet Joined: Dec 2007 Bike: gsxr 1000 2007 Location: los angeles Posts: 173	i am taking the second or advanced course. they say if you go through all of them you get reimbursted. also my first time i loved just racing around the track with my rebel 250, my teacher liked our class and said he will turn his back for 30 minutes. awww good times. __________________ i have mutiplus sclerosis and well i wanted to ride since i was young so i saved up my money and got good credit and bought me a hell of a bike. i never looked back since

01-28-2008, 03:08 PM	#78 (permalink)
B-Rex Kickstand Operator Joined: Jan 2008 Bike: 2008 Suzuki B-King Location: Midwest Posts: 297	Yep, Yep! Took the "Basic" course about four months ago before buying my B-King and after arriving in the midwest. Saved me from having to take the "riding" portion of the licensing exam (my "M" endorsement had expired). I have been riding, off and on for about 39 years. I used to drag race motorcycles when I was in my late teens and early 20's. And, I can say without hesitation, that not only is the course worthwhile, I learned....or rather "unlearned" several very important things. It really doesn't matter how much experience you have. Taking the course is a wise investment. You'd be surprised how much different what they know now is from what we "knew" then. I actually use my rear brake now for other than emergency stops. And, I learned that it's OK now to admit you countersteer without having to worry about your buddies thinking you are nuts for saying it....go figure! B-Rex

02-02-2008, 02:05 PM	#79 (permalink)
uturn Where Am I ? Joined: Feb 2007 Bike: Suzuki C50; Yamaha Venture Location: Virginia Beach, VA Posts: 26	Yeah, I did! Highly recommend it. About 15 years ago, I told the wife, I'll not ride again so I gave up the cycle mark on my license. You guessed it, I decide to ride again. Bought me a bike but only rode it in the neighborhood with a permit until I could go to the community college and take the MSF. After that, Virginia waived the road test. Got my endorsement, now 4 bikes with miles later, I'm an avid supporter of the program. Like my buddy said, you may have 30+ years experience or rather do you have one year experience multiplied 30 times? I feel anyone that takes the MSF course will benefit if only for one little thing learned - that one little thing may save your life or minimize an injury. Trust Me, the're two categories of riders - the one that has gone down and the one that gonna go down. Keep the rubber on the road!! MIKE aka Uturn

02-08-2008, 01:47 PM	#80 (permalink)
ulfire911 Seat Tester Joined: Feb 2008 Bike: 2005 Suzuki Boulevard M50 Location: Santa Rosa, California Posts: 94	Yup, took the class when I was 20, and it was actually what got me into riding. My buddy got a great deal on a pristine '85 Shadow 700, and California law requires you to take the course if you're under 21, but he didn't want to do it by himself... So as you've probably guessed, took the class with him having never ridden before, and I was absolutely hooked. Three months later I had a bike of my own __________________ -"Sir...it's not necessary, or wise, to be naked..." -"Pssh, you sound just like my tennis instructor!"

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