MSF recommendations?

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DivideOverflow · Mon Mar 28, 2005 3:09 am

Thanks for the reply. That puts my mind at ease. I just didn't want to be in a situation where I ace the written test like I know I will, and then mess something up on the driving due to inexperience... but it sounds like I shouldn't have a problem as long as there is practice time in there. $200+ bucks is a hard hit to take if I end up not getting the insurance benefit!

I am really looking forward to riding. As long as I keep the bike where it should be (shiny side up), I think I'll be fine

Lion_Lady · Mon Mar 28, 2005 3:25 am

Actually, the first time I took the MSF, I passed the written test, but failed the course test (too many points off on a single excercise), which meant that I did not get the automatic M certification. Technically, I passed the course. Got a little card that said so. I got my insurance discount.

Took my MVA riding test, and failed that. Grrr.

I rode on my learners for over a year, then re-took the BRC-II and passed with flying colors.

Don't worry about it. You'll do fine. There are disadvantages to 'practicing' before you've been taught the correct techniques.

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d2mini · #13 Unread post by **d2mini** » Mon Mar 28, 2005 4:19 am

Just another note, I wouldn't worry about the insurance benefit. Infact, I just signed with progressive and they wouldn't even take it. He said they don't discount for msf anymore.

The real benefit for me was that i didn't have to take the riding part of the exam a the local dps office, just the written test. When you pass the msf, you walk out with a signed certificate that you will present when you go to get your license.

DivideOverflow · Mon Mar 28, 2005 6:13 am

well, it is 15% off at State Farm where I live... so that is a pretty decent amount... and at my age (21), I need all the discounts I can get! Luckily I havent had any tickets or accidents in my car or truck, so I wont start out with an unreasonably high insurance cost.

//off to work to pay for my new bike purchase....haha

JustJames · Fri Apr 01, 2005 8:05 am

Take the course, it is the money well spents. I also paid $180 for MSF course in So. Cal, I know I can do the skill / riding test without taking MSF but I'd prefer taking it anyway.

stock28 · #16 Unread post by **stock28** » Sun Apr 03, 2005 3:40 pm

Just finished my class tonight. (passed). It's the best money you can spend on your riding career. I'd never ridden and there is no way I could have learned as much on my own in two and a half days. I'm completely sold on it now if I wasn't before. Just remember it's only a good start. I intend on practicing the same drills over and over before I venture out into traffic.