Signing up for the MSF course

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Signing up for the MSF course

#1 Unread post by Danson »

How long of a wait is there usually? I'd like to take it as soon as possible, and am just curious how long I should expext to wait. I live in New York (long island) if that's any help.
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#2 Unread post by Lion_Lady »

MANY's: http://www.manys.org/manabout.htm is just one of the private groups that offer instruction. There is no state run program. The state oversees the training.

Check out www.msf-usa.org for more detaila. I'm sure a lot depends on which site you choose.

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#3 Unread post by RZG »

i gotta wait till 1st week in april for mine, but im on the waiting list incase something opens up sooner. get on it right away they fill up fast. Im in hoboken right across the lincoln tunnel.
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#4 Unread post by 2will »

They fill up awfully fast. You guys sound like you're in good shape but to others reading this, make up your mind soon and register! Don't let the riding season slip by because you got shut out of the MSF until August or even next year! It will become a scramble to find MSF seats much sooner than you think.

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#5 Unread post by Danson »

Okay, I just called like two hours ago, but noone answered. I guess it's a nine to five thing, I'll try again tomorrow afternoon.
Another question though: Do I sign up over the phone? Or do I have to go down to the site to sign up? Or does it vary from place to place?
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#6 Unread post by RZG »

It varies. Go to the msf site and look up some places. here are a few i found for LI.

BROOKHAVEN NATIONAL LABORATORY LONG ISLAND 11973 (718) 847-2015

FARMINGDALE STATE UNIVERSITY OF FARMINGDALE 11735 NASSAU (718) 847-2015

NASSAU COLISEUM UNIONDALE 11553-1200 NASSAU (718) 847-2015

This next one is in rockland county, about a 35 minute drive out of manhattan.

SmartRider Motorcycle Safety Program, Inc. View SUFFERN 10901-3699 ROCKLAND http://www.smartridermsp.com/ (845) 471-5800

There are a bunch in NJ but im not sure if they will transfer to NY.
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#7 Unread post by qwerty »

When I took the MSF BRC, all my local places had a 5-6 week wait. I checked the internet and found a place with an opening within two weeks. Keep looking!
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#8 Unread post by tanitatt »

The local community college here offeres MSF courses, so you might want to also check into those.

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#9 Unread post by Jthmeffy »

i gotta wait until early March just to register here.. well, for the cheapest one anyway (~$80).. All the other prices are $250+ in my entire state that i can find.
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#10 Unread post by Danson »

I just called. They're gonna send me the form. I also convinced my dad to take it with me :D , now he just has to convince my mom :? The lady said I'd be looking at like mid march to mid april. Costing me $350, but it'll be well worth it in my opinion
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