Getting the license.

davidcl · August 29, 2006, 06:29:42 PM

I've become good enough with my GS500 to get to and from work. However, I want to get my motorcycle license. Yet, I'm not sure how I'm to get the bike to the DMV. I know it is different for every state, but if you pass the written portion do they give you a permit to ride the bike so that you can bring it to the DMV to take the road test? Other ways I've thought about getting my license would be: renting a truck to haul it there, bugging someone with a license to ride the bike there, or just ride the bike myself to the DMV and take the test.

How did you go about getting your motorcycle license?

Thank you.

annguyen1981 · August 29, 2006, 06:34:07 PM

Easiest (and best) way is to take the MSF course. At the end, they give you the "road test".

The best part? You use THEIR bikes, so if you dump, there's no damage YOU need to fix

Wrecent_Wryder · August 29, 2006, 06:50:30 PM

j6

jackiei26 · August 29, 2006, 06:50:48 PM

if you don't want to do it that way, then trailer it or have someone else drive it (like you mentioned). But strongly suggest you take the course.

blue05twin · August 29, 2006, 08:07:15 PM

In Ga, pass the written test at the DMV, you get a motorcycle permit thats good for daylight hrs only and no passangers. So you can ride around and ride it to the DMV for your test.

Best is taking the MSF course pass and you get your license. NO DMV test at all.

davidcl · August 31, 2006, 02:02:49 PM

I rode to the DMV and took the written portion (failed the first time, but passed the second time) and received my permit. Later I'll ride back and take the parking lot test.

brett · August 31, 2006, 02:35:23 PM

Don't take this the wrong way, but if you failed the written test, I *highly* recommend you take the MSF. Besides teaching you how to ride, it's an excellent defensive riding/driving course.

Out of curiosity, what state is this in?

blue05twin · August 31, 2006, 07:45:28 PM

Quote from: davidcl on August 31, 2006, 02:02:49 PM
I rode to the DMV and took the written portion (failed the first time, but passed the second time) and received my permit. Later I'll ride back and take the parking lot test.

Ummmm my wife passed the written test and she can't read english very well

Not trying to be a smartass but the MSF course is probally a great idea for you. The way they present the information in the book is great.

pantablo · August 31, 2006, 09:47:09 PM

just because someone doesnt pass the written doesnt mean they cant ride. some people take written tests poorly... davidcl has the right idea, although the MSF is beneficial to anyone and everyone.

annguyen1981 · August 31, 2006, 09:51:16 PM

Quote from: pantablo on August 31, 2006, 09:47:09 PM
just because someone doesnt pass the written doesnt mean they cant ride. some people take written tests poorly... davidcl has the right idea, although the MSF is beneficial to anyone and everyone.

I'm sorry, but don't you need to have a permit to ride? And in order to GET a permit, you have to take (and pass) a written test?

pantablo · August 31, 2006, 11:14:34 PM

it means they arent allowed to ride, not that they cant ride (ie arent capable)...

so you think every single rider you see has a license or a permit? hahahaha...

annguyen1981 · September 01, 2006, 06:11:21 AM

I should know by now. Not everyone does things by the book

davidcl · September 01, 2006, 11:21:31 AM

I was reading over the comments and it seems that some are reading over the part about me PASSING THE WRITTEN PORTION and RECEIVING MY PERMIT.

Any way, I do have my permit now and in about two hours hope to pass the parking lot test and receive my license. As far as taking the motorcycle safety foundation course, I'll pass on that due to logistics.

I don't mean to start a conflict, just wanted to put some clarity into the picture.

For the record: IL.

Thanks.

arcsecond · September 01, 2006, 11:29:55 AM

Good luck. Ride safe.

-James

CirclesCenter · September 01, 2006, 12:10:42 PM

Bwahaha, that's not conflict, just bitter infighting, don't mind it.

Ride with a friend.

pantablo · September 01, 2006, 04:06:54 PM

good luck. and I still recommend the MSF course. it will provide you with some street survival strategies, not just how to operate a motorbike. worthwhile. at least read some books that cover the same material: proficient motorcycling.

NiceGuysFinishLast · September 01, 2006, 04:30:12 PM

Quote from: davidcl on September 01, 2006, 11:21:31 AM
I was reading over the comments and it seems that some are reading over the part about me PASSING THE WRITTEN PORTION and RECEIVING MY PERMIT.

Any way, I do have my permit now and in about two hours hope to pass the parking lot test and receive my license. As far as taking the motorcycle safety foundation course, I'll pass on that due to logistics.

I don't mean to start a conflict, just wanted to put some clarity into the picture.

For the record: IL.

Thanks.

Nobody missed the part about you passing. We just caught the part about it taking two tries. Seriously, get out there and take an MSF course at your soonest opportunity. That way, if you develop any bad habits from teaching yourself, they can correct them before they become too deeply ingrained. Nobody wants to see you get on here a week from now and make a post like this

Unnamed · September 02, 2006, 11:56:36 AM

If you're in IL the course is free if you take it through the state university programs. Its heavily subsidized by the state govt, so if you can find a class it'll be free and a great idea. Try these ones to start, they might all be full now but they start registering people for next summer in the spring- maybe in march.

http://www.mrc.uiuc.edu/
http://www.motorcyclesafety.ilstu.edu/

They offer tons of classes, I'm sure there are some near you. I took mine in Montgomery since the ones near me were all full.

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