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Uechi Kid · 02-21-2006, 12:00 PM

I'll be riding again in about a month so I started to look into MSC for my wife (I'll be taking it also. Wife's request). The only outfit in this area charges $235 for there classes. That seems a bit pricey. What do these classes cost in other areas.

S2Design · 02-21-2006, 12:09 PM

$125, well spent.

**inspiron** · 02-21-2006, 12:33 PM

My 1-day refresher course (sponsored by my insurance company) costs me CHF 100 (about CDN $100). For others (who aren't customers of the insurance company), the course costs CHF 230.

Any my 1-day first-aid course was also CHF 100.

stp1971 · 02-21-2006, 12:44 PM

I paid $285.00 for a course just sponsored by the MSF. Not actually the MSF. MSF course run by the state in Georgia.... $250.00 with about a two month waiting period.

bajaraider · 02-21-2006, 01:04 PM

The beginner course here in Lubbock is 180, the advanced is only 75. I am going to try to take the advanced some time soon. I am just waiting for better weather.

**Trapper** · 02-21-2006, 01:12 PM

$390 in New Brunswick Canada.

**Louis** · 02-21-2006, 01:41 PM

A full course, to obtain MC license, in QC is $650 CAD. This course is mandatory.

Experienced Rider Course typically go for about $125 CAD.

Canadarider · 02-21-2006, 01:54 PM

I paid $500.00 CAD and it was worth every cent

Sandman · 02-21-2006, 01:54 PM

Richmond, Va- MSF

Jump Start (JS) $75-E ($60 Tuition + $15 E-registration)-(group of 6 or less- with personalized attention) We furnish the motorcycles & helmets. This is an OPTIONAL Pre course before taking the BRC. 3 hours of familiarization. One or two RiderCoaches. No certificate is issued.

Basic RiderCourse (BRC) $120-E ($105 Tuition+ $15 E-registration)- (24 students maximum)
2 1/2 days, upon successful completion a MSF card & DMV waiver are issued. The Virginia DMV driving test waiver is good for two years from the date issued on the waiver card at any Virginia DMV office. You MUST take the written test, NOT the driving test, with a valid waiver card. Virginia DMV offices only, other States may not accept Virginia's waiver or MSF card.

Intermediate RiderCourse (IRC) $75-E ($60 Tuition+$15 E-registration) - (6 students maximum) 3 hours. No classroom, no driving tests. After successfully completing the BRC you may wish to practice with your own motorcycle and safety gear. Maybe you have not operated a motorcycle for several months or years. Practice with your motorcycle. Completion of the BRC is NOT required in order to participate in this IRC.

Experience RiderCourse (ERC) $75-E ($60 Tuition+$15 E-registration)- (12 students maximum)
3 or 4 open public dates will be offered, private groups of 6 or more contact MSCV.
4+ hours, No classroom, use your own motorcycle. Upon successful completion, a certificate is issued which may help on a insurance discount.

Rockhead · 02-21-2006, 01:57 PM

That seems to be the going rate for your state. Here’s where I found information http://www.ca-msp.org/ridercourse_info.asp the cost is in the FAQ section.

Here in Illinois, funds from vehicle registration & licenses pay for the course. So they offer the class for no charge just a $20.00 deposit to make sure you show up.

bajaraider · 02-21-2006, 04:01 PM

Texas is similar to Virginia in that if you take the beginner course your driving test is waived and they provide helmets and bikes, other gear is your own responsibility. The advanced course you have your bike (registered and insured) and you have to have your license. Depending upon your insurance company you can use either certificate for insurace discounts. Not all companies do that.

afplayboy18 · 02-21-2006, 04:21 PM

i took the MSF course offered by my local community college for $120 i believe it was.

maybe you could check around any colleges...they often offer those courses.

SVZuki · 02-21-2006, 05:46 PM

holy crap guys! I don't know what the difference is for Michigan but at a community college it cost me $25. That is it. I know that part of your $8 for the endorsement on you liscences goes towards the Michigan MSF program so it is slightly subsidized, but it shouldn't cost over $100 IMHO. There was a harley/buell dealer who wanted $285 for a MSF class just because you would be riding ~500cc Buell blasts, but other than that every Community College was around $25.

CManT1914 · 02-21-2006, 06:31 PM

$180 for the BRC (basic rider's course), $80 for the ERC (experienced rider's course). I just passed the BRC last weekend.

kyro2000 · 02-21-2006, 06:33 PM

I think it was about $180 when I was living in Iowa. Took it at DMACC (a comunity college) Well worth the money IMO.

RampageRider · 02-21-2006, 09:53 PM

250$ for classes and having the wife on her own bike with me............... PRICELESS!

md2lgyk · 02-22-2006, 07:00 AM

I took the MSF Basic Riders Course in Martinsburg, WV. The cost was $50.

Philly Rider · 02-22-2006, 07:09 AM

Too bad none of you live in Pennsylvania. PA. uses the motorcycle registration fees ($10/yr/bike) and permit fees ($5) to fund the MSF course. So, if you are a Pa. resident:

MSF - Basic Rider Course - $0.00! Will supply the bike and helmet - no charge. Upon successful completion of the course they endorse your license with the "M". No need to take an additional license test.

MSF - Experienced Rider Course - $0.00! Need to supply your own bike.

MSF - Dirt Bike Course - $0.00! Will supply bike and helmet.

Uechi Kid · 02-23-2006, 11:13 AM

Thanks for all of your input. I guess $235 is about the going rate.

Firedog · 02-23-2006, 11:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kyro2000

I think it was about $180 when I was living in Iowa. Took it at DMACC (a comunity college) Well worth the money IMO.

Kirkwood (Iowa City/Cedar Rapids community college) has it for $109 (or was it $107?).

02-21-2006, 12:00 PM	#1 (permalink)
Uechi Kid Fourth gear and illegal Joined: Sep 2005 Bike: 04 M95, Yamaha VStar 650 Location: Antioch, Ca. Posts: 736	$$ Motorcycle Safety Course $$ I'll be riding again in about a month so I started to look into MSC for my wife (I'll be taking it also. Wife's request). The only outfit in this area charges $235 for there classes. That seems a bit pricey. What do these classes cost in other areas. __________________ "Carpe Diem"

02-21-2006, 12:09 PM	#2 (permalink)
S2Design Member Investigator Joined: Oct 2005 Bike: '03 Santa Cruz Location: Greensboro, NC Posts: 1,022	$125, well spent. __________________ "In prosperity our friends know us; in adversity we know our friends." John Churton Collins

02-21-2006, 12:33 PM	#3 (permalink)
inspiron Muscle Biker Joined: Jul 2004 Bike: Blue Suzuki GSX 1400 (2003) Location: Canton Basel-Land, Switzerland (47.4493, 7.76536) Posts: 11,939	My 1-day refresher course (sponsored by my insurance company) costs me CHF 100 (about CDN $100). For others (who aren't customers of the insurance company), the course costs CHF 230. Any my 1-day first-aid course was also CHF 100. __________________ There is nothing worse than aggressive stupidity. - Johann Wolfgang von Goethe blog: gsx1400

02-21-2006, 12:44 PM	#4 (permalink)
stp1971 May 2007 Member of the month Joined: Mar 2005 Bike: 2004 Suzuki Intruder 1500LC / 2005 Suzuki DL650 V-Strom Location: Douglasville, Georgia Posts: 7,808	I paid $285.00 for a course just sponsored by the MSF. Not actually the MSF. MSF course run by the state in Georgia.... $250.00 with about a two month waiting period. __________________ Biketoberfest 2006 flashback courtesy of Intimid8er: "Like you knew damn well you shouldn't eat something like that, but all be damned to hell, you were gonna eat it!" __________________

02-21-2006, 01:04 PM	#5 (permalink)
bajaraider U.B's LoveChild Joined: Sep 2005 Bike: 2005 M50, 1970 TC120 Location: Lubbock, Texas Posts: 1,030	The beginner course here in Lubbock is 180, the advanced is only 75. I am going to try to take the advanced some time soon. I am just waiting for better weather. __________________ RED M50 - 2005 "only a motorcycle rider understands why a dog hangs its head out the window" My Toys

02-21-2006, 01:12 PM	#6 (permalink)
Trapper Dogs Best Friend(admin) Joined: Jul 2004 Bike: SOLD Location: Moncton NB Canada Posts: 9,079	$390 in New Brunswick Canada. __________________ PointFlushRetrieve.com - Bird Dog Blog Motorcycle-Journal.com Blog

02-21-2006, 01:41 PM	#7 (permalink)
Louis Administrator Joined: Sep 2003 Bike: SV650S '05 (Blue) Location: Gatineau, QC, Canada Posts: 10,655	A full course, to obtain MC license, in QC is $650 CAD. This course is mandatory. Experienced Rider Course typically go for about $125 CAD. __________________ Louis

02-21-2006, 01:54 PM	#8 (permalink)
Canadarider In Training Joined: Aug 2004 Bike: 1994 RF600 Location: Pr. George, BC Posts: 103	I paid $500.00 CAD and it was worth every cent __________________ 1994 RF600

02-21-2006, 01:54 PM	#9 (permalink)
Sandman Kickstand Operator Joined: Feb 2006 Bike: 06' C50 (Blue/Gray) Location: Richmond, Va Posts: 288	Richmond, Va- MSF Jump Start (JS) $75-E ($60 Tuition + $15 E-registration)-(group of 6 or less- with personalized attention) We furnish the motorcycles & helmets. This is an OPTIONAL Pre course before taking the BRC. 3 hours of familiarization. One or two RiderCoaches. No certificate is issued. Basic RiderCourse (BRC) $120-E ($105 Tuition+ $15 E-registration)- (24 students maximum) 2 1/2 days, upon successful completion a MSF card & DMV waiver are issued. The Virginia DMV driving test waiver is good for two years from the date issued on the waiver card at any Virginia DMV office. You MUST take the written test, NOT the driving test, with a valid waiver card. Virginia DMV offices only, other States may not accept Virginia's waiver or MSF card. Intermediate RiderCourse (IRC) $75-E ($60 Tuition+$15 E-registration) - (6 students maximum) 3 hours. No classroom, no driving tests. After successfully completing the BRC you may wish to practice with your own motorcycle and safety gear. Maybe you have not operated a motorcycle for several months or years. Practice with your motorcycle. Completion of the BRC is NOT required in order to participate in this IRC. Experience RiderCourse (ERC) $75-E ($60 Tuition+$15 E-registration)- (12 students maximum) 3 or 4 open public dates will be offered, private groups of 6 or more contact MSCV. 4+ hours, No classroom, use your own motorcycle. Upon successful completion, a certificate is issued which may help on a insurance discount.

02-21-2006, 01:57 PM	#10 (permalink)
Rockhead M-J.Com Master Poster Joined: Jan 2006 Bike: M50 Location: 1060 West Addison, Chicago Posts: 3,758	That seems to be the going rate for your state. Here’s where I found information http://www.ca-msp.org/ridercourse_info.asp the cost is in the FAQ section. Here in Illinois, funds from vehicle registration & licenses pay for the course. So they offer the class for no charge just a $20.00 deposit to make sure you show up.

02-21-2006, 04:01 PM	#11 (permalink)
bajaraider U.B's LoveChild Joined: Sep 2005 Bike: 2005 M50, 1970 TC120 Location: Lubbock, Texas Posts: 1,030	Texas is similar to Virginia in that if you take the beginner course your driving test is waived and they provide helmets and bikes, other gear is your own responsibility. The advanced course you have your bike (registered and insured) and you have to have your license. Depending upon your insurance company you can use either certificate for insurace discounts. Not all companies do that. __________________ RED M50 - 2005 "only a motorcycle rider understands why a dog hangs its head out the window" My Toys

02-21-2006, 04:21 PM	#12 (permalink)
afplayboy18 Newbie Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 21	i took the MSF course offered by my local community college for $120 i believe it was. maybe you could check around any colleges...they often offer those courses.

02-21-2006, 06:31 PM	#14 (permalink)
CManT1914 Fourth gear and illegal Joined: Aug 2005 Bike: 2003 Suzuki GSX-R600 Location: Killeen, Texas Posts: 745	$180 for the BRC (basic rider's course), $80 for the ERC (experienced rider's course). I just passed the BRC last weekend. __________________ Chris 2003 Suzuki GSX-R600 \| 2001 Suzuki GZ250 SOLD \| 1994 Ford Mustang GT SOLD

02-21-2006, 06:33 PM	#15 (permalink)
kyro2000 Third gear and cruising Joined: Apr 2004 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 532	I think it was about $180 when I was living in Iowa. Took it at DMACC (a comunity college) Well worth the money IMO. __________________ RIP - Arlen, Ross, and Dad. 6/22/02 --------------- --------------- Don’t tell me about disappointment! I’m a Chicago Cubs fan!

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RampageRider Fourth gear and illegal Joined: Oct 2005 Bike: 05 Red M50 Location: Iowa, riding in the Rain! Posts: 782	250$ for classes and having the wife on her own bike with me............... PRICELESS! __________________ . "Grow up, what a waste of a good time, if Peter Pan can do it so can we............... " 05 Red M50 (mine) 97 Yellow Honda Rebel (her's)

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02-22-2006, 07:00 AM	#17 (permalink)
md2lgyk Wants Better Weather Joined: May 2004 Bike: '03 Marauder 800 Location: Harpers Ferry, WV Posts: 663	I took the MSF Basic Riders Course in Martinsburg, WV. The cost was $50. __________________ "The great object is, that every man be armed. Everyone who is able may have a gun." - Thomas Jefferson

02-22-2006, 07:09 AM	#18 (permalink)
Philly Rider Ditch Magnet Joined: Jul 2005 Bike: 2005 Boulevard C50 Location: Philadelphia, PA Posts: 163	Too bad none of you live in Pennsylvania. PA. uses the motorcycle registration fees ($10/yr/bike) and permit fees ($5) to fund the MSF course. So, if you are a Pa. resident: MSF - Basic Rider Course - $0.00! Will supply the bike and helmet - no charge. Upon successful completion of the course they endorse your license with the "M". No need to take an additional license test. MSF - Experienced Rider Course - $0.00! Need to supply your own bike. MSF - Dirt Bike Course - $0.00! Will supply bike and helmet.

02-23-2006, 11:13 AM	#19 (permalink)
Uechi Kid Fourth gear and illegal Joined: Sep 2005 Bike: 04 M95, Yamaha VStar 650 Location: Antioch, Ca. Posts: 736	Thanks for all of your input. I guess $235 is about the going rate. __________________ "Carpe Diem"

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