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hey VP, those seem like rational bike choices for a first bike. you should get the option to ride pretty much any style of bike depending on what they have in their stable. I know the thrill of passing your test and buying that first bike, it wasnt all that long ago for me either.

After a little digging around I found out that I can take the MSF course and it will waive the tests I have to take at the DMV. Wasn't sure, with the way Georgia is lol.

The only bad thin is the fee to take the MSF course $250.00

Its a lot of money, but I believe that it will be more than worth it. I'll be learning from a professional teacher, not my friends or cousin that "knows how to rid a bike"

I'm sure as hell passing that course, no way in hell I'm going to fork over $250 just to see me fail the course lol.

Easy there, Beserk!

Just so any beginners reading this thread are aware... stay relaxed during the driving test. Do not approach the test with the attitude that you have to be perfect, or that you'll have to re-take the entire course and re-pay the fee if you mess up. If you happen to fail the course, you are allowed to come back and re-test, without an additional charge. If the instructors think you are a true hazard and should reconsider your desire to ride a motorcycle, they will tell you well before the driving test. Otherwise, they will welcome you back to try the test again, and chances are, you will pass.

Ride safely,
Janet

motogirl wrote:Easy there, Beserk!

Just so any beginners reading this thread are aware... stay relaxed during the driving test. Do not approach the test with the attitude that you have to be perfect, or that you'll have to re-take the entire course and re-pay the fee if you mess up. If you happen to fail the course, you are allowed to come back and re-test, without an additional charge. If the instructors think you are a true hazard and should reconsider your desire to ride a motorcycle, they will tell you well before the driving test. Otherwise, they will welcome you back to try the test again, and chances are, you will pass.

Ride safely,
Janet

Another good way to look at things is...

I am pretty sure the MSF program is similar to that of the CSC program here in Canada. The programs are made up of lessons. Look at the 'test', not as a test but the Final lesson. We find that people tense up when they hear the word test. That is a reason why we don't mention testing. We always reffer to it as "The final exercise" of the weekend.

Good luck to all who are taking their MSF course.

Cheers!

I'm not going to go in all tense, was just saying that I don't want to fail lol.

I'm a quick learner, so I should have any problems witht the course. I know being tense is bad when you are trying to learn something or even when you have been doing it for a while. Being tense can lead to someone getting hurt.

I'm also glad to hear that if I do fail, I can retake it without having to pay again.

Thanks for the info ^_^

Hey good luck to all of you signed up for and soon to be taking the course. Have fun, relax and enjoy your time there. That'll hopefully help you to really learn lots and stay cool. It's all in the mindset so don't make it stressful if you can but look at it as fun learning.

And if anything happens at the course (dump the bike or whatever) and you're a bit , remember, everyone else there is a student too. A lot of us have gone through that one. Besides, how often can you do that to someone else's bike and not have to pay for any damages...

KarateChick wrote:And if anything happens at the course (dump the bike or whatever) and you're a bit , remember, everyone else there is a student too.

Just don't run into the instructors. Makes 'em grouchy....

VP, get the V-Star! I just bought an 1100cc (I know, too much power for a newbie,) and it's a great bike. The 650 is nice and you can customize it nicely once you become a proficient rider. Personally, i wouldn't put too much money into it. Once you get good you'll be pining for an 1100cc.

Best of luck!

Thanks Npeart, I'm soooo excited...tonight's our 1st MSF class...even though it's just lecture tonight, tomorrow and Sunday we are RIDING.
I'm really hoping to get something on Sunday or Monday. Most of my friends all really like the V-Star too. I found one used that's near me...only a couple of years old, low miles, but they didn't really add anything to it. What do you think is a good price for that?