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MSF (Motorcycle safety course) -- Damn it's fun!
Vhayne
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Best 140 bucks I've ever spent. Remember driver's ed, where you were in class for days and days, then only to actually drive for maybe 6 hours at the end? Well this isn't like that at all. You do ALOT of riding, and it's tons of fun!
If you ever had any interest at all, sign up for it. You won't regret it. I mean you could go ride go-karts and spend like 30 minutes for probably 40 bucks, but this is like 2 solid days of riding.
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I took that course years ago here in Florida. I took it in August and it was like 100 degrees. They had snacks for us too.
It was 8 hours on a Saturday and 8 hours on a Sunday. The written test was given at a hotel at night in a conference room the Thursday before. The written test was easy, they basically gave you the answers.
Overall, it was a blast. Two people failed, one was a woman and one was a real old guy.
The woman put her foot down in a tight turning exercise. I think I paid like $200.00.
By far the best money you can spend when getting back into motorcycles or transitioning from dirt to street, etc. Take the class every 3 years if your insurance company gives you a discount (mine does).
Also, see if they have an advanced class. They do in Florida. I keep saying I want to take it, but I cant find the time. You actually use your own motorcycle in the advanced one.
Yeah I plan on taking the advanced class soon. My wife is scheduled to take the next beginner class along with her mom, and my sister and maybe my neice. lol The good news is, while I was on my bike to come in (ordered a Ducati Monster 796) in July, I can go ahead and purchase my wife's bike (Ninja 250) and ride around on that to get some practice in.
Moving from an iron cage to a motorcycle requires a sea change in thought about your actions and the end result of them. Don't break your bones while you really and truly learn that.
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I read the specs, but i noticed something was missing.............
Harley Davidson
nuff said
I ended up getting a black Ducati 848. That thing is incredible!
WAY more power than I'll ever need or experience. I just take it easy, and when I need a bit of acceleration, it delivers. I realize that if you actually obey the speed limits (+5-10mph), the bike is very docile, smooth and easy to ride. There's no need for me to ever do 100+ anywhere, and I'm definately not gonna be doing it on curvy roads. But even at these "slow" speeds it feels wonderful. The roar of the engine (very different than a jap bike) is crazy! haha
I will make an exception with a Ducati. Those are sweet and fast scooters, still, my scooter will always be a Harley.
My parents recently got a Spyder- technically CALLED a motorcycle- but were very uncomfortable with riding it. So They got an instruction course. It was two days, but the guy went over everything. And the best thing? He was a certified teacher so they didn't have to take a driving test at the DMV.