How is the MSF course for beginners?

[MsDJOHNSON]

Hey everyone. I am planning on taking the MSF course in a couple months and was wondering what is was like for complete beginners..if anyone has any stories or experiences from theirs let me know..I just want to know what to expect. Thanks :o

[Sakigurl]

Its not hard as long as you pay attention. Don't fall asleep no matter how bored you might be. Took mine at Chamberlain HS cost me $170 and they give ya the test answers before the final exam on Sunday. Awesome instructors.

[MsDJOHNSON]

thats cool where is Chamberlain HS?

[Stricken]

Yeah people have shown up who have never rode a bike. You will be fine.

[MsDJOHNSON]

Ok good to know!

[The_Jarhead]

it is very much geared to someone who has never put a leg over a bike.
you'll be fine

[Sakigurl]

Its on Busch Blvd in Tampa.

[MsDJOHNSON]

Alright Ill have to check it out and I wont fall asleep lol :)

[NyMo]

Yeah people have shown up who have never rode a bike. You will be fine.

Same can be said for some1 who has ridden for yrs. I have seen ppl who have riden for yrs fail the course but griff is right it is geared towards those who have never laid a foot on a bike.

[NyMo]

Just pay attention to instructors. N don't act like u know everything. Ps. Don't pull a burnout or a wheelie on their bikes. They don't like it.

[MsDJOHNSON]

Oh no trust me I would be the last person to do a wheelie or something like that lol

[SV-D]

I have hard time imagining a wheelie on a 250 rebel :o

Very basic stuff, if you've ridden a bicycle, you'll be fine.

[Moni]

Sleep the night before, wear comfy clothes, relax and have fun. When I took mine I hadn't even ridden a bicycle (yes I lied to get in the class) and I passed. If I could do it, you can.

[MsDJOHNSON]

I have ridden a bicycle but have never ridden an actual motorcycle ill be honest but hey thats Im asking :)

[Moni]

I promise you will be fine. Just try and have fun. thats the most important part

[Stricken]

Just don't get the throttle stuck, pop a wheelie and hit the
instructor in the chest like some fool did on a scooter lol! ( he still passed)

[aldon10r]

they let anybody pass there unless you do something really stupid, and only if its during the exam. i saw a number of ppl drop those bikes.

[grlbkr]

I just took the course last November and was a complete beginner - I didn't have any problems. Just relax and have fun.

[griffinzx10]

call our site sponsor, RIDE SAFE, they offer discounts to TSB members

[Abby]

I took the course last year sometime at Chamberlain and had a blast, the test is very easy, and the riding was super fun, the instructors are very helpful and they give you a lot of useful riding advice. I was nervous before I took the course as well, but you will do fine!

[Lilwoman]

Yeah, it's pretty easy - like people said it's geared for people who have never touched a bike and it covers "common sense stuff" just like when learning to drive a car. Just pay attention really. I went to Armwood $175 and same as Chamberlain, they gave us the answers beforehand. Everyone passed in my class with the written and riding portions of the test. I had a girl in my class who never even drove a stick! She did perfectly fine.

[BobTheBiker]

Yep, the basic rider course, which is the FIRST MSF course you should look at, covers all the simple stuff, and is geared toward people who've never ridden anything with two wheels and a clutch or motor. Just go in with an open mind and be ready to learn what they teach. I took the course after 3 years, and I actually regret not doing it sooner.

its pretty easy to pass if you're patient and calm.

[MotoCache1]

Ps. Don't pull a burnout or a wheelie on their bikes. They don't like it.

Was attending a MSF class and one of the guys on one of the dual sports actually did a stoppie during the quick stop exercise. I suppose it wasn't a proper stoppie because the front wheel wasn't still rolling, but he grabbed a heapin' handful of front brake and the rear wheel came 2-3 feet off the ground. When the rear time came back to the ground surprisingly he didn't drop the bike (I figured sure he'd just bounce right onto his side). The instructors looked at each other as if to say "I don't know of any point penalties for that do you?" and waved him on. His stopping distance was quite short too -- probably got a great score. It was priceless.

[BucBrew]

I took the course several months ago. Aside from some dirt bike riding when I was a kis I was a total beginner. I took it at Hardley Davidson in Brandon. Very nice place to take it at. A buddy of mine took it as the HS and his experience was quite a bit different than mine.

[Zodd]

I just took the course last weekend. I had only been on a motorcycle once.. and that was only for a quick lesson around the parking lot with my sis. Everyone else in my class had absolutely no experience on a motorcycle either. We also had an older gentleman who just turned 80...

Needless to say, I had a great time and everyone had fun learning together and slowly but surely getting the hang of it. In the end, everyone passed both the written and skill tests. :)

[RCDAVE]

At least ya have your first crash out of the way and you're ok. Now be carefull. Theres nothing beginner about a new R6. Blistering fast handling bike.

[Zodd]

At least ya have your first crash out of the way and you're ok. Now be carefull. Theres nothing beginner about a new R6. Blistering fast handling bike.

I'm assuming you're talking to me lol... yea it sucks but I'm glad I have something to learn from. My R6 is used, but yea I'm definitely treating it with respect. Live and learn...

[KyleB]

Very good. In fact, I think you're better off taking the course with no prior experience. When I took it in 2004, it was the first time I had ever operated a motorcycle.

Good luck, have fun, don't psych yourself out ;)