Before I could take the motorcycle safety course up here I had to complete and pass the written test first.  Only then would I get a permit that would allow me to operate a motorcycle on the course and only on the course.  During the course we were supplied bikes and upon successful completion we were given our learners license to operate a motorcyle on the street.  It wasn't until I got my learners that I got the GS.  How does it work in your area?  Is it similar to this?

I don't remember it working that way.  I just signed up for the MSF course, paid my fee, and got through it.  After that, they gave me a certificate that waived the riding test at the DMV.  All I needed to do to get my license was complete the written test at the DMV.  Hope this helps!

I still have to wait for nine months before I can take my written test for my full license.  Till then I can't drive at night and I can't have a passenger.

Are you like 15 or something?  That's alot of hoops to jump through...  I ditto Arsenal.

in michigan you have basically two options-

take MSF and written test at DMV
or
take written test at DMV and a riding test with a certified instructor.

I took the written test and rode around for a while on my learner's permit.  Once I took my msf, I went and traded the msf certificate for a license.

Hehe, no I'm not 15, I'm 35.  Wish I was 15 again though.  It is a pain in the ass to have to go through all of that but I have no choice.

In Illinois, all I did was take the class for free one weekend.

They provided all the bikes for at least 50 people.  In three days we did class and range.  Friday night was class.  Saturday morning was on the bikes, sat afternoon was class.  Sunday Morning was on the bikes.  Then Sunday after lunch we did a riding test.  After the riding test, everyone took the written test.  We then got a card waiving any DMV tests.  I got 100% on both riden and written  :nana:   All I had to do was pay $10 to the DMV for the "M" endorsment on my license the next day.

Almost a year later and I'm still alive  

In Ohio USA:

1.  Pay $21 and get the forms and study books.

2. Take the written and vision tests and get your temp. license.  You can ride for a year on your temp.  Must wear helmet, no riders, no night rides, no freeways or congested highways.

3. Either:  
a: Practice on your own till you think your ready for the skills test.  Eight of ten fail the test this way.
                                        or
b: Take the MSF course ($25 they supply the bikes), the skills test is waved.

4. Pay $63 to get your full license.  Helmet is required for one year after full license is obtained.

I was lucky.  As one of eight walk-ins, I won a raffle for one of two no-show seats in the MSF class.  Thanks to the MSF class I had my full license just a couple of weeks after getting my temp. license.

I had never ridden a bike before. Yahooooo!!  

In Tucson, AZ both tests were taken care of at the MSF class.  If you passed both you went to DMV to get your motorcycle endorsment.  That was it .... no prerequisites.  They provided the bikes, gloves, and helmets.

Here's how it went for me in Tennessee. I am 21. Paid $150 for the MSF course, The class was 3 days, Friday night, all Saturday and half of Sunday. Friday we did half of the work book, Saturday we did the first half of the riding exercises, then went inside for the rest of the book stuff and took the written test, Sunday we did the rest of the riding exercises and took the final riding test. After passing I got a certificate which I took to the DMV, they checked my eyesite and I payed $15 for the M endorsment on my license and now I can ride anytime no restrictions.

In Georgia, the process is a mess, to say the least.

1. Contact the DMVS to obtain a list of available course dates and locations.
2. Choose a date and location and fill out the form.
3. Send in the form with $250.00.
4. Find out the class filled up from the time you called the DMVS to the time you submitted the form.
5. Pick a new date and location and call to re-schedule your class.
6. Receive a letter from the DMVS informing you that you are enrolled, but if you miss any portion of the class, you forfeit your money and lose your spot in the class.

The class is three days: Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Friday is all workbook. Saturday is riding and workbook. Sunday is riding and testing (both written and road).

After successful completion of the class, you receive a card that you take to the DMVS to get your full license. You don't have to test (neither written nor road), and you can qualify for a 10% discount on insurance.

All in all, not too bad.

Ian

Wow, you guys are lucky.  It seems as if the government here doesn't want people riding bikes.  That and the high cost of insurance up here.

Whoa!! there ifonline.   I only paid $50 here in GA. :nana:  I think my class took the written part Sat. night, but I"m not sure.  However, it did take 3 weeks or so for me to recieve all my paper work.  Gotta love that speed and efficiency, eh??  

yeah, mine was about $160...

if i remember right, the price depended on where you took your course.  250 sounds like a harley dealership price  

Here in Louisiana, you bring a properly licensed and insured bike to the DMV.  You take the written test and a riding test.  The riding part consists of circling the block once.  If you are still alive when you return, you just passed.  Congratulations!   :mrgreen:   By the time I got back from the around-the-block trip, the "instructor" was already back inside and had the rest of the paperwork filled out.  

The MSF is strictly optional and not required to get licensed, though it will let you bypass the riding portion of the testing.  There's usually about a 1-2 month wait for the MSF here, depending on the time of the year.

anybody taken the experienced rider course for the msf? is it worth the money.. what does the class consist of?

Quote from: oppy00Whoa!! there ifonline.   I only paid $50 here in GA. :nana:  I think my class took the written part Sat. night, but I"m not sure.  However, it did take 3 weeks or so for me to recieve all my paper work.  Gotta love that speed and efficiency, eh??  

It used to be free a few years ago where I am. Now, it's gouge time! However, I just received my certification card in the mail this afternoon, so it only took a week and a half to get the paperwork back after completing the course. Not too bad.

Quote from: manofthefieldI took the written test and rode around for a while on my learner's permit.  Once I took my msf, I went and traded the msf certificate for a license.

same here....mostly.

I had to go to the DMV to get my learner permit in order to sign up for the class (learner permit is required to take the MSF in NY). Then I took the MSF course and took the graduation certificate to the DMV in exchange for my full license upgrade.  

By the way, you ALL SUCK!  :nana:

NY charges anywhere from $325-$400 for the MSF class.  :guns: