i just registered for the msf in PA. I start oct 4th and can't wait to do the course learn some info and get my license. Has anyone else taken the course in PA before? Does it get boring, it seems like it would be fun, at least the hands on part when you can ride in the parking lot .

I'll let ya know.  I start the class tomarow evening.  My friend just took it in PA and said the 1st evening class is kind of boring, but worth it when the riding part starts.  the 2nd evening class you take your 50 question written test and then the last class is the riding exam.

I'll keep ya posted on how it goes. 

What part of PA are you from.  I'm Harrisburg - Area

It does not get boring on the course.

In the "classroom" the videos are pretty ridiculous.  They have lots of good info, but the acting is bad and campy.  Overall, you will be glad you did it.

i took it beginning of summer ... every one in our class was funny ... and our instructor was great. 

I just took the class this summer and wrote a half-assed review, see the link below.  It's no problem, easier than you think.

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Quote from: hzk6rz on August 09, 2006, 10:09:45 AM
I'll let ya know.  I start the class tomarow evening.  My friend just took it in PA and said the 1st evening class is kind of boring, but worth it when the riding part starts.  the 2nd evening class you take your 50 question written test and then the last class is the riding exam.

I'll keep ya posted on how it goes. 

What part of PA are you from.  I'm Harrisburg - Area

philly, its right below my name .. i see your in mechanicsburg specifically.

Yea i feel like a dumb azz now - sorry.  it's been a longggg day.  is it friday yet???

Quote from: vtlion on August 09, 2006, 11:17:40 AM
It does not get boring on the course.

In the "classroom" the videos are pretty ridiculous.  They have lots of good info, but the acting is bad and campy.  Overall, you will be glad you did it.

Took and passed the MSF course here in the Pittsburgh area this May! I loved it, the classroom was a bit long, but the riding was worth it! I learned a lot of good stuff and had a great time.

Hell The emergency braking excersizes alone saved my ass twice today!!! I need more practice, as I locked up the rear the second time, but at least I avoided the damn 16 year old cell phone gabbin' Buddha Loves You that pulled out right infront of me without ever looking! (After she came to a complete stop)

The lessons you learn in the course (especially if you continue to practice them) may just save your life sometime!

I just completed it as well.  Much better than i thought it would be.  Total class consisted of two classroom sessions (6pm-845pm) and two riding sessions (130-630pm) or you could have taken the riding session in the morning.  Classroom session reviewed over the MSF manual answering all the questions that are listed in the back of the manual.  Note:  pay careful attention to those questions that are bold  If you count them, there are a couple more than 50 which is how many questions are on the test.  We got into groups and found the answers to our set of questions and then ended up meeting together as a class to give the answers.  Instructor commented if the answers were wrong and provided some of his input in addition to showing some video periodically.  1st class we did the first half of the questiosn, 2nd class we completed the second half of the questions, reviewed the motorcycle laws attachment (something that Big Ben Rothensburg should have read - about how long your permit lasts, how you need to wear a helmet while on a permit, etc).  Then we ended class with the test and could stick around to make sure we passed.  Needed a 80% on the written test to pass.

The riding sesions were pretty good, they had several types of bikes at my located in Mechanicsburg PA.  Couple of Suzuki DR200, a couple GZ250's and the rest were Kawa Elminators.  I started out with a DR200 but had issues as the day went on with rubbing on my inner legs and switched to a Eliminator.  Did various drills, weaving, walking the bike using the friction zone, etc.  Basic skills like stopping, turning, etc.  First day was tiring, i guess with all the walking the bike and learning how to turn around etc.  Pace was very slow at first since some peps have never been on a bike and one guy never drove stick either.  2nd class was the one i was nervious about because of the TEST.  Anyhow, wed did some more skills, wearving, quick stops, stopping in a turn (beware of locking your front break and skidding ) don't ask how i know that one.  swearving, ridding over obstacle (2x4), turning around in a box and some other skills, then the practice test - doing skils that are needed for the test.  then came the test, it consisted of:  riding and makeing turns U turns in a box, swearing around an object, quick stopping and then riding around a curve at a fast enough but not too fast speed.  Everyone in my class passed the riding test.

Overall i would definitly recommend everyone in PA to take this.  H3ll it's free - you can't argue with that, they provide bikes - no excuse not too take it