I just wanted to say that I got my MSF certificate and I will have my license tomorrow morning.  Thanks to everyone who told me to take the course.  Its completely worth it.  If anyone has any questions about the course I would be more than happy to answer them.  Now I can take my bike out legally and safely...

 

 

and they are alot of fun too 

 

Congrads.

I never regret taking the course myself

Yah, it was the most fun I'd had on a bike... you get to skid! 

- David
http://groups.myspace.com/retrogamer

ohh ya defenetly one of the best weekends if had 

I've spent more money and had less fun at Disney World.

 

I wanna take it again to see the instructors reactions to peg dragging one more time

I'm just starting off .... ie I really don't know how to ride to begin with, however, I have to take this course as per DoD regulations ... would you guys suggest learning my basics from friends and then taking the course? Or, just go for it?

Sounds like an obvious question, but I was just wondering....

Thanks

Take the course... they teach you as if you know nothing about riding

ajgs, I owe you a beer! Thanks again for your help!!!!

Quote from: cyclin-scott on April 09, 2006, 08:43:05 PM
ajgs, I owe you a beer! Thanks again for your help!!!!

Where in Texas are you at?

Quote from: AlphaFire X5 on April 09, 2006, 08:44:31 PM

Quote from: cyclin-scott on April 09, 2006, 08:43:05 PM
ajgs, I owe you a beer! Thanks again for your help!!!!

Where in Texas are you at?

I went to school at A&M, but right now the Army has me in OK. I'm relocating to El Paso in a couple of months though ... I can't wait to get back ... even if it is WAY over there! How 'bout yourself?

Quote from: cyclin-scott on April 09, 2006, 08:53:41 PM

Quote from: AlphaFire X5 on April 09, 2006, 08:44:31 PM

Quote from: cyclin-scott on April 09, 2006, 08:43:05 PM
ajgs, I owe you a beer! Thanks again for your help!!!!

Where in Texas are you at?

I went to school at A&M, but right now the Army has me in OK. I'm relocating to El Paso in a couple of months though ... I can't wait to get back ... even if it is WAY over there! How 'bout yourself?

Austin. Born and raised.

You are welcome Mike.

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My MSF (well, Illinois equivalent) got kicked back to mid July, but I really want to get started earlier. I've about memorized the MSF handbook, and I've looked at some of the drills (there's a video on the website). Do you think I'd be ok getting a bike and taking it to a mall parking lot at night to start getting familiar? I just really can't wait, and being a little ahead of the curve is appealing to me so I can get more details out of the class and less "this is the clutch" sorta stuff.

^You should post an introduction in the "WHO are you and where are you from?" thread:

http://gstwins.com/gsboard/index.php?topic=4200.0

Let everyone know where you live in IL; there are probably several members close by that you could meet and get some basic instructions from. I don't know who among them might be qualified to teach you advanced riding skills (maybe noone), but at least you could learn the basics of clutch and throttle control, proper handling at low-speed, and how to start and stop smoothly in a straight line. Of course, you could also contact a local MSF instructor, and find out if there is any way to get into a class sooner than July. Some places allow you to attend the first class in case someone doesn't show up; they'd rather fill the empty seat with a motivated student than let it go to waste...

I'll admit I'm not crazy about people trying to circumvent taking the MSF course, or learning bad habits from someone unqualified to teach basic skills, but I think you'd be better off having someone available to encourage and correct you. If I lived in your area, I'd agree to help you get started, but ONLY on the condition that you would attend the MSF BRC as soon as it was available. That training is invaluable... plus, you might meet some cute chicks you can practice your skills with, which is another benefit you should be aware of...

Anyway, make your location known, and see if you can find someone willing to help you get started...