Is there a MSF Guide?

[onin24eagle]

I will be taking the MSF in October, but would love to practice prior to the class. Is there a guide to tell me what exercises will performed? I'd like to set up my own cones, etc. at precise distances for real world practice.

Thanks

[Brackstone]

I will be taking the MSF in October, but would love to practice prior to the class. Is there a guide to tell me what exercises will performed? I'd like to set up my own cones, etc. at precise distances for real world practice.

Thanks

Someone linked to some sort of guide before, it was a PDF format.

My Motorcycle actually came with an MSF safety and exercise guide, which I thought was really nice.

[Scoutmedic]

Click on the MSF link in my signature. I believe they have the information you're looking for on their website.

Most of the veteran riders on here recommend not practicing before you go. It just gives you the chance to develop bad habits that will have to be broken/changed while you're taking the course.

Good Luck, Have Fun and Stay Safe Out There!

[Kibagari]

The MSF BRC is relatively simple and easy (as long as you're an active learner). The only people I saw having problems with the course were people who were not confident, older, and that have obviously had their brains shut off for 20 years. So long as you go with an open mind, a desire to learn, and your head on straight, you'll pass with flying colors.

Don't worry about practicing. As was said: you'll likely develop bad habits.

[Lion_Lady]

I will be taking the MSF in October, but would love to practice prior to the class. Is there a guide to tell me what exercises will performed? I'd like to set up my own cones, etc. at precise distances for real world practice.

Thanks

If you're taking the MSF Basic Riders Course, you DO NOT NEED TO PRACTICE anything. The course is designed for folks who have NEVER been on a motorcycle. In fact, if you practice on your own bike, you'll probably have some trouble with a switch to the 'range bikes.'

The "problem" with using your own bike to practice with, is that you can't take the course on it. And you'll be TESTED on the range bikes.

I just finished teaching a BRC last weekend and several of the students had sportbikes... touchy brakes etc. They had the toughest time with the stopping excercises because they were so used to the feel of their own bikes.

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[jonnythan]

The "problem" with using your own bike to practice with, is that you can't take the course on it. And you'll be TESTED on the range bikes.

Also, there are instructors at the BRC for a reason. They give you feedback on what you are doing correctly and incorrectly.

You can go out and practice on your own bike all you want, but I guarantee that you will be "practicing" lots of things incorrectly. All you will be doing is teaching yourself something you will have to spend time "un-learning" in class.

[onin24eagle]

OK, so I get it. Don't practice.

Can I Continue to ride and enjoy my new cruzer? Or, would that not be good? I feel as if I'm getting more and more comfortable on my bike. I've put almost 500 miles on it the first week including all the days it's rained here in St. Louis.

[jstark47]

OK, so I get it. Don't practice.

Can I Continue to ride and enjoy my new cruzer? Or, would that not be good?

Here's the deal: it's the Internet. We don't know you. We can't see you ride. Folks on this board tend to be responsible, conscientious, etc. So we tend to give the safe, conservative answer that works most of the time for most people, and won't cause anyone harm. And that answer is, "wait for the MSF course so you don't acquire bad habits that must be unlearned"

Is that the right answer for you? I dunno!! Maybe you're a "natural rider," you can just pick it up. There are a few in the world, although it is not common it's not unknown. Maybe you're doing everything right. If this advice doesn't work for you, I'll happily refund every cent you paid me for it... And I'll be happy to be proven wrong, 'cause that just means you're an extremely good natural rider.

But the safe answer is, "wait."

Good luck whichever way you go.