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trini0 · 05-01-2005, 01:01 AM

Well, I've taken the next step.
I signed up for it tonight (online), and I should get a call from a representative,
to get enrolled in the class.
So if all goes well, the course is later this week.
Thu 5th, Sat 7th, Sun 8th.
Wish me luck.

KAOS · 05-01-2005, 02:52 AM

good for you!! good luck and have fun dude!

**Trapper** · 05-01-2005, 09:21 AM

Right On!!!

Gixxerdale · 05-01-2005, 10:01 AM

Samsonskeg · 05-01-2005, 10:09 AM

trini0 · 05-02-2005, 10:14 AM

Ok, Im confirmed to take the course this week.
Now to take a trip to my local shop for some gloves.
I'll keep you updated on my progress...

Forcast calls for rain on Saturday.
http://www.weather.com/activities/ot...locid=USFL0204
I hope that it doesn't

Nexus242 · 05-02-2005, 10:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by trini0

Ok, Im confirmed to take the course this week.
Now to take a trip to my local shop for some gloves.
I'll keep you updated on my progress...

Forcast calls for rain on Saturday.
http://www.weather.com/activities/ot...locid=USFL0204
I hope that it doesn't

I took it at my local Harly shop and the instructor told us we'll ride in the rain if it rains so bring rain gear or get wet. Also regular garage mechanic type gloves are acceptable for the class if you have them. Don't rush buy gear cause once you wear it out, it's yours to keep. Take your time shop around all the shops and dealers (other brands too), make al list and then decide what's best, fits right and then go back and buy it.

**Trapper** · 05-02-2005, 10:43 AM

Taking the course in the rain is a bonus. Free foul weather training.

SoCalMike · 05-02-2005, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Nexus242

I took it at my local Harly shop and the instructor told us we'll ride in the rain if it rains so bring rain gear or get wet. Also regular garage mechanic type gloves are acceptable for the class if you have them. Don't rush buy gear cause once you wear it out, it's yours to keep. Take your time shop around all the shops and dealers (other brands too), make al list and then decide what's best, fits right and then go back and buy it.

AMEN. Just go get some leather garden gloves or even better, borrow some just to use at the MSF. You won't be going more than 30 MPH in the MSF course so don't buy gear untill you know exactly what you want, and then buy the best you can buy.

trini0 · 05-02-2005, 11:37 AM

I was going to get a cheap pair ->
http://www.compcyclecenter.com/eshop...LITE_GLOVE.htm
Plus its an excuse to visit the shop to look/try out helmet/jackets

[Edit] I'll pass by HomeDepot to see whats available there before I buy the above set...
As for the rain, they let us ride in the rain also.
I hope its not too bad...

B_Wayne · 05-02-2005, 12:38 PM

Speaking of which...I have been riding for almost a year, and just now took the MSF last week. Its a good time, and worth the insurance break. That and some of the things they taught was news to me. I may end up becoming a rider coach for the course soon enough.

SuzukiGirl1 · 05-02-2005, 01:57 PM

Yeah! Let us know how it goes!

sunny · 05-02-2005, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by trappercase

Taking the course in the rain is a bonus. Free foul weather training.

true. i took the final test in a downpour. no one had an accident, and the instructors got to teach us stuff we wouldn't normally have gotten a chance to learn if it had stayed dry.

veteq · 05-02-2005, 04:58 PM

My wife just went thought the same this pass weekend. Here in Canada, the MSF course
is done over two days. She experienced the worse weather I can remember in a long time. On Saturday the temperature was around 34F and rained all day. Sunday, the temperature was 32F and 1 inch of snow on the ground. After using trucks and cars to clear a path through the snow, the second day started. Most of the day, the temperature was around 35f to 36F with rain. When it was all done, she passed with very few points being taken off but several weren’t so lucky.
Most failed because they didn’t complete the sections within the time allowed. One rider dropped the bike on the last obstacle. Dropping the bike results in immediate failure. My wife as since been riding my GSX-R600 around the area. She is really enjoying it. Going very easy on the gas.

trini0 · 05-05-2005, 09:45 PM

Well day one is in.
We had a fun laid back group, and the instructors were great.
We covered quite a bit of material, via the supplied handbook, and videos.
Im all giddy with excitement now, to go riding on Saturday.
Cant wait.

I'll report back with more on my experiences this weekend...

SuzukiGirl1 · 05-06-2005, 09:08 AM

Good luck! Just remember...LOOK where you want to go!!!!

Don't look at the cones!!

B_Wayne · 05-06-2005, 09:39 AM

Yeah DONT look at the cones...I did that a couple of times early on, but it gets easier I promise!

Nexus242 · 05-06-2005, 07:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sunny

true. i took the final test in a downpour. no one had an accident, and the instructors got to teach us stuff we wouldn't normally have gotten a chance to learn if it had stayed dry.

Humm just today I took my bike to work in a light mist this morning cause it was gonna clear up by mid afternoon. Anyway another manager was shocked I rode in the mist/rain, I told him this is Florida it rains nearly everyday in the spring/summer. Either your learn how to ride in the rain or you gonna die.

St0nkingByte · 05-06-2005, 10:31 PM

I ride every day unless there's snow or ice. Its really not that bad, all the cages slow way the heck down in the rain and generally people are more cautious than they are when its sunny and dry. I just slow down on the curves and make sure my overpants are buttoned tight at the ankle before I leave so my pant legs don't get wet

stevie c · 05-07-2005, 04:04 AM

Good luck mate!

05-01-2005, 01:01 AM	#1 (permalink)
trini0 Needs an Identity Joined: Jan 2005 Bike: Bad C50 blk Location: Ft. Lauderdale FL, USA Posts: 436	MSF this week Well, I've taken the next step. I signed up for it tonight (online), and I should get a call from a representative, to get enrolled in the class. So if all goes well, the course is later this week. Thu 5th, Sat 7th, Sun 8th. Wish me luck.

05-01-2005, 02:52 AM	#2 (permalink)
KAOS Third gear and cruising Joined: Dec 2004 Bike: 1994 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-7R Location: Maine Posts: 451	good for you!! good luck and have fun dude! __________________ "The WORLD is yours..." 1994 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-7R "Play ya cards, go against all odds, Shoot for the moon if you miss, still amongst those stars"

05-01-2005, 09:21 AM	#3 (permalink)
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05-01-2005, 10:01 AM	#4 (permalink)
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05-02-2005, 10:14 AM	#6 (permalink)
trini0 Needs an Identity Joined: Jan 2005 Bike: Bad C50 blk Location: Ft. Lauderdale FL, USA Posts: 436	Ok, Im confirmed to take the course this week. Now to take a trip to my local shop for some gloves. I'll keep you updated on my progress... Forcast calls for rain on Saturday. http://www.weather.com/activities/ot...locid=USFL0204 I hope that it doesn't

05-02-2005, 10:43 AM	#8 (permalink)
Trapper Dogs Best Friend(admin) Joined: Jul 2004 Bike: SOLD Location: Moncton NB Canada Posts: 9,192	Taking the course in the rain is a bonus. Free foul weather training. __________________ PointFlushRetrieve.com - Bird Dog Blog Motorcycle-Journal.com Blog

05-02-2005, 11:37 AM	#10 (permalink)
trini0 Needs an Identity Joined: Jan 2005 Bike: Bad C50 blk Location: Ft. Lauderdale FL, USA Posts: 436	I was going to get a cheap pair -> http://www.compcyclecenter.com/eshop...LITE_GLOVE.htm Plus its an excuse to visit the shop to look/try out helmet/jackets [Edit] I'll pass by HomeDepot to see whats available there before I buy the above set... As for the rain, they let us ride in the rain also. I hope its not too bad... Last edited by trini0; 05-02-2005 at 11:41 AM.

05-02-2005, 12:38 PM	#11 (permalink)
B_Wayne BATtery Filler Joined: Oct 2004 Bike: 2002 Kawasaki ZX-6R Location: Washington DC Posts: 510	Speaking of which...I have been riding for almost a year, and just now took the MSF last week. Its a good time, and worth the insurance break. That and some of the things they taught was news to me. I may end up becoming a rider coach for the course soon enough. __________________ "...I seek a means to fight injustice. To turn fear against those who prey on the fearful..."

05-02-2005, 01:57 PM	#12 (permalink)
SuzukiGirl1 Moderatrix Joined: Mar 2004 Bike: 2004 SV650S Location: St. Paul, MN Posts: 2,700	Yeah! Let us know how it goes! __________________ SuzukiGirl '04 SV650S, Yellow...lovely!!

05-02-2005, 04:58 PM	#14 (permalink)
veteq In Training Joined: Jul 2004 Bike: 02 GSXR-600 & 00 Fireblade 929 Location: Toronto Posts: 125	My wife just went thought the same this pass weekend. Here in Canada, the MSF course is done over two days. She experienced the worse weather I can remember in a long time. On Saturday the temperature was around 34F and rained all day. Sunday, the temperature was 32F and 1 inch of snow on the ground. After using trucks and cars to clear a path through the snow, the second day started. Most of the day, the temperature was around 35f to 36F with rain. When it was all done, she passed with very few points being taken off but several weren’t so lucky. Most failed because they didn’t complete the sections within the time allowed. One rider dropped the bike on the last obstacle. Dropping the bike results in immediate failure. My wife as since been riding my GSX-R600 around the area. She is really enjoying it. Going very easy on the gas.

05-05-2005, 09:45 PM	#15 (permalink)
trini0 Needs an Identity Joined: Jan 2005 Bike: Bad C50 blk Location: Ft. Lauderdale FL, USA Posts: 436	Well day one is in. We had a fun laid back group, and the instructors were great. We covered quite a bit of material, via the supplied handbook, and videos. Im all giddy with excitement now, to go riding on Saturday. Cant wait. I'll report back with more on my experiences this weekend...

05-06-2005, 09:08 AM	#16 (permalink)
SuzukiGirl1 Moderatrix Joined: Mar 2004 Bike: 2004 SV650S Location: St. Paul, MN Posts: 2,700	Good luck! Just remember...LOOK where you want to go!!!! Don't look at the cones!! __________________ SuzukiGirl '04 SV650S, Yellow...lovely!!

05-06-2005, 09:39 AM	#17 (permalink)
B_Wayne BATtery Filler Joined: Oct 2004 Bike: 2002 Kawasaki ZX-6R Location: Washington DC Posts: 510	Yeah DONT look at the cones...I did that a couple of times early on, but it gets easier I promise! __________________ "...I seek a means to fight injustice. To turn fear against those who prey on the fearful..."

05-06-2005, 10:31 PM	#19 (permalink)
St0nkingByte Sprocket Pilot Joined: Nov 2004 Bike: 2005 BMW R1200RT Location: Bellevue, WA Posts: 893	I ride every day unless there's snow or ice. Its really not that bad, all the cages slow way the heck down in the rain and generally people are more cautious than they are when its sunny and dry. I just slow down on the curves and make sure my overpants are buttoned tight at the ankle before I leave so my pant legs don't get wet

05-07-2005, 04:04 AM	#20 (permalink)
stevie c Sit speling cheker Joined: Mar 2004 Bike: GSX-R 600 K1 Location: Northants,UK Posts: 1,631	Good luck mate! __________________ Stevie C '02 Gixer 600 K1,Yellow and Black (fastest colour!), always beats red ones!! Why put off until tomorrow what you can get someone else to do for you today.

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