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Posted: Wed Apr 16, 2008 12:43 pm
by Nick Pimpin
My wife took the class with me back in 2002. She failed the riding test though.
The REAL funny part is what my wife did when she finished her test. She was the LAST person to test, so everybody was kinda sitting around watching her. After she completed the test and pulled up to the area where the bikes were parked at, she didn't put her bike in neutral once she came to a stop, popped the clutch while getting off and knocked three bikes over. I was more embarrassed than you can imagine... lol.
Anyhow, congratulations batstiva and be safe out on the open road! In case nobody recommended this to you yet, I would highly suggest reading "Proficient Motorcycling" by David Hough. I honestly think that book saved my life.
Posted: Wed Apr 16, 2008 3:31 pm
by Dragon on Wheels
Congratulations! It's great to see that 'M' endorsement on the license!
After my class finished the test, our instructor had some of us(including me) step back. I thought I was done for, but it was just a joke. All of us that was left passed!(2 people had left earlier)
Posted: Wed Apr 16, 2008 5:26 pm
by storysunfolding
Congratulations! Now that you've learned some basic skills, get out there, find a parking lot and practice practice practice.
Check out the exercises at the end of this booklet. Easy to setup with 6 cones (1 dollar store can of tennis balls cut in half works well), and will reinforce all the exercises of the MSF.
http://www.msf-usa.org/downloads/Riding_Tips.pdf
Posted: Wed Apr 16, 2008 5:31 pm
by Brackstone
storysunfolding wrote:Congratulations! Now that you've learned some basic skills, get out there, find a parking lot and practice practice practice.
Check out the exercises at the end of this booklet. Easy to setup with 6 cones (1 dollar store can of tennis balls cut in half works well), and will reinforce all the exercises of the MSF.
http://www.msf-usa.org/downloads/Riding_Tips.pdf
I think I got that booklet with my motorcycle
Posted: Wed Apr 16, 2008 5:33 pm
by storysunfolding
Brackstone wrote:I think I got that booklet with my motorcycle
Wow! First I've heard that. If only they handed that out more often!
Posted: Wed Apr 16, 2008 6:45 pm
by Brackstone
storysunfolding wrote:Brackstone wrote:I think I got that booklet with my motorcycle
Wow! First I've heard that. If only they handed that out more often!
I just dug up my information and yes I can confirm that I did indeed get that entire guide with my bike. It came with my manual. Same cover image and everything.
Posted: Thu Apr 17, 2008 4:25 am
by Amuli
I got the book with my motorcycle package as well, surprising since it's an American publication. It has some really good info in it, especially those exercises in the back.
Posted: Thu Apr 17, 2008 5:22 am
by batstiva
Congratulations! Now that you've learned some basic skills, get out there, find a parking lot and practice practice practice.
Plan on it. Only drawback is I live so far out in the boonies that I'll have to ride about 15 miles just to find a decent sized parking lot.
On the plus side, not much traffic getting there.
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Posted: Thu Apr 17, 2008 5:26 am
by batstiva
I would highly suggest reading "Proficient Motorcycling" by David Hough. I honestly think that book saved my life.
Ordered about a week ago. Waiting on Amazon.
Posted: Thu Apr 17, 2008 3:45 pm
by MZ33
I learned that if you forget to turn the fuel on, a Rebel will make about two trips around the course before it dies
I did that too!
Only 10 riders? We had 12. And, unless we were accomplished at formation riding, there was no way we could avoid bunching up on one another. Like, for instance, when a Rebel ran out of fuel
. And nearly everyone had one skill or another that was a little harder for them to get the hang of.