MSF course question?

[Jeremy102579]

i am signed up for the MSF course in august.....everyone says it is worth the $$$

what are all your opinions of it?

[flw]

I'll answer for many people here with a simple ABSOLUTLY YES.

[Wrider]

^^^ +1, I'm sure it saved me from about 5-6 drops so far... I knew how to correct for them and I knew what to do to avoid them next time...
Wrider

[PatArmyRet]

Mega dittos to the above. I took it in April and paid top dollar to get in a class earlier, rather than later. I was fully qualified to ride around a parking lot on a Honda Rebel 250 (in the rain) when it was over.

All kidding aside, the course range exercises are based on the Hurt Study http://www.totalmotorcycle.com/Motorcycle- ... ummary.htm, and is a great way to learn basic skills.

I still needed practice (and I am still learning), but I wouldn't have started any other way.

my two cents, your mileage may vary...

[Z (fka Sweet Tooth)]

It's saved me from a couple of potentialy nasty incidents...it's definately worth the money.

[drodd8]

I am taking the HD Rider's Edge course this weekend and it is awesome. I haven't ridden a street bike before but have lots of dirt bike experience. I can't imagine just hitting the road without some idea of what to do. The RE course uses the MSF teaching method and materials, and from what I have gained in the last three days, it was well worth the money. Enjoy it and let me know how it worked out for you.

[MotorM]

Don't even think about it. The instructors are nice people and good teachers. The driving test they do is straight forward and passable, unlike the DMV test in Calif. You learn a lot and they teach basic skills.

MotorM

[inpayne]

How much do these generaly cost? or do they vary alot from state to state?

I live in wisconsin.

[matthew5656]

In Colorado I have found several different schools and all of them price their basic rider course around $200-$300. I found a few schools for $250. It could be more or less in Wisconsin, but it's definitely affordable.

[drodd8]

The RE course from HD cost me $350. They throw in some breakfast and lunch, and you get a 10% discount on HD Motorclothes when you take it. The state of GA will do it for $280 I think. For me it was money well spent, and many insurance companies will give you a discount for taking it. Good luck.