Passed my MSF class this week, interesting incident...

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Inquizator · Thu Jul 27, 2006 4:06 pm

sharpmagna wrote:I'm pretty suprised they let you continue with those kinds of injuries.

Well, right after it happened I couldn't tell if it was just normal bumps, bruises, and soreness that you're sure to get after something like that or what. And even once I began to wonder if it was a little worse, I downplayed it to the instructors because I wanted to continue. They did ask again after they noticed me limping, but I just said I was fine to continue and they said ok. Then once we finished the riding part I stopped pretending, lol.

#12 Unread post by **bok** » Fri Jul 28, 2006 3:01 am

gratz on passing

i had a similar crash during my course a few years back. and it was one of those darn cones that got me too..jumped right out at me honest! okay maybe it was me. what my problem was, was that i fixated on the cone and when i did try to swerve it didn't matter so i of course hit it. combined that with a nice big handful of front brake and you get a torn pair of levis, a nice bit of road rash in a few places, and a seperated shoulder.

I am so glad you and i had our crashes in the course instead of out on the street.

Inquizator · Mon Jul 31, 2006 1:06 pm

I just got back from my appointment with the orthopedic [bone] doctor. My right wrist is in a cast and I have an appointment on friday for surgery on my left foot. I need two screws put in, one of the bones is like partially split in half. So ya, I can't believe it, slow 20mph high side and I need screws in my foot!

Funny anecdote though: My dad is a cop at the local international airport and immediately pointed out that for the rest of my life I will set off metal detectors, haha.

Loonette · #14 Unread post by **Loonette** » Mon Jul 31, 2006 3:46 pm

That is one tripped out story. You must have had quite an adrenaline rush going on to sustain you for so long. At least it wasn't so bad that you had to retake the course. Instead, you'll just have to heal up and wait patiently to start riding.

You had a significant learning experience. I hope you heal quickly.

Cheers,
Loonette

Inquizator · Mon Jul 31, 2006 5:20 pm

Loonette wrote:...you'll just have to heal up and wait patiently to start riding.

Ya, I've been asked by a bunch of friends various things like "so, you ever gonna ride again?" or "aren't you scared to ride now?" And my response is basically "What?! I can't wait to ride again!"

Though this has made me aware how important a good pair of boots really is. I had underestimated thier importance, but not anymore, lol.

hegor · #16 Unread post by **hegor** » Mon Jul 31, 2006 8:27 pm

Yikes, glad your ok!

I'll uh, no offense, try to not repeat that incident when I take the MSF.

I wonder if anyone has died taking the MSF?

Loonette · #17 Unread post by **Loonette** » Tue Aug 01, 2006 2:50 am

Inquizator wrote:Though this has made me aware how important a good pair of boots really is. I had underestimated thier importance, but not anymore, lol.

There's nothing better than ending up under a bike to understand the weight and bulk of the machine. I dropped my old bike two summers ago and it ended up on my leg. Luckily I had nothing more than bruises - my boots did a good job protecting my ankle. But I can still feel the weight of the bike just thinking about it. Not fun.

If anything, you've got the best attitude for starting back up. And you have a unique perspective that has helped you understand certain things much better. You'll be fine...

Cheers,
Loonette

Tue Aug 01, 2006 3:01 am

Wow, I can't believe that you fractured your foot, and still got the highest scores... I'm suprised they let you continue, but you must have done a really good job of playing it off. Good luck with the surgery and I hope that you heel fast.

NJ-Pinay · #19 Unread post by **NJ-Pinay** » Tue Aug 01, 2006 3:09 am

I guess they're a lot nicer in KC b/c where I took my course in NJ, it was stated in class that if you drop the bike, you flunk the class (provided nothing was wrong with the bikes). One kid in our class dropped the bike.

sharpmagna · Tue Aug 01, 2006 3:22 am

Jackiei26 wrote:I guess they're a lot nicer in KC b/c where I took my course in NJ, it was stated in class that if you drop the bike, you flunk the class (provided nothing was wrong with the bikes). One kid in our class dropped the bike.

In my class in VA, the dropping your bike and instant flunk only counted on the actually skills test. During practice you could drop it, but the instructors could pull you from the class if they thought you were a danger to yourself or anyone else at any time.

There was an older gent that they asked to leave the course because he took a bad spill. He had been having problems controlling the bike all day and the dumping of the bike was the last straw for the instructors. He had already failed the BRC 2 other times already so hopefully he gets the idea that motorcycling isn't for him. In that case, I think the instructors did him a favor and maybe saved his life.