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just wondering if any of you guys or gals out there have taken the ohio on-cycle test and if you could tell me the basics of what they are going to be looking for. thanks

Edit: found it.
Run Number One
Applicants will be asked to ride a straight line, make a sharp left hand turn, and stop with their front tire in the box.
Run Number Two
Applicants will go through a cone weave, make a sweeping right turn and then demonstrate a U-turn in a box.
Run Number Three
Applicants will accelerate, stabilize speed at 12 - 20 mph from a starting point, ride through a set of cones and make a quick stop. Testing is based on the applicant's ability to stop in a predetermined stopping distance relative to the speed traveled.
Run Number Four
Applicants will be asked to drive a straight line, from a starting point, through two cones and swerve to the right or left around an obstacle box.

I didn't take it through the BMV, I took the Motorcycle Ohio(MSF) basic course and that gets the on-cycle test from the BMV waived. Worth the $25 to me.

When I took the written test to get my temps, the testing station gave me a piece of paper that had what they have you do for the on-cycle test on it. Little diagrams all drawn out and everythang. If I can find it, I will post later of what is on it.

Tom

I took the Ohio test back in 84 and thought it was pretty easy. I bought my first bike then at age 52 and rode on a temp license for about 3 months and took the test.

There was one section where you were supposed to go as slow as possible and I forgot and went right thru it. They took off 10 points for that and I passed with a 90. Found out later that 75 was passing and they only took off 2 points if you touched down a toe.

Don't know for sure, but I've heard the Ohio test is getting tougher now to encourage everyone to take the MSF course. I never heard of the MSF back then, think it was relatively new then. I think it's best to take the MSF now, but there are some pretty long waiting times now at many places. Think if I was doing it now I would schedule a MSF test and ride on the temp till I got to take the test.

The MSF course in Greene County (in Xenia) usually has room available if you sign up a bit early, and it is still a huge bargain at $25 (newer bikes this year too!). If you still want to do the BMV's test, just contact them for the info - they're supposed to be able to offer you the printed diagrams of the course. Good luck, and let us know how it all works out for you.

Cheers,
Loonette

I'm in Wa so I don't know ohio specifics. But in general, unless you already have a ton of miles under your belt I would recommend that any new rider take the MSF course. Especially where it's so cheap. We pay over $200 here and I still think it's worth it. It might save you on insurance too. More importantly - it could help save your skin!

Yea, here in CA the MSF about $215. At $25 bucks I would take it every year just as a refresher!

well i do plan to take the msf course at some point but right now there booked though the end of the year and i refuse to wait that long for it so i suppose i'll take my chances. test is in 2 hours.

wll just to let everyone out there know, watch out i passed the test!

xjustmex wrote:well i do plan to take the msf course at some point but right now there booked though the end of the year and i refuse to wait that long for it so i suppose i'll take my chances. test is in 2 hours.

They are NOT booked to the end of the year. I just signed up since the July - October list hit the net on Monday. Get your reservation in fast. Policy is to mail it in. I tried the bike test. #2 is the "dog"! The cones are close, you almost have to stand the bike still to make it. I did it on my Rebel and had to put my feet down twice. The guy said he was not suppose to tell me but he said swing out wide for the cones, no penalty and swing wide for the u turn so instead of 180 degree turn, you are taking a 90. I want to take the MSF course anyway (the Air Force even reimburses me the $25 to take it). I'm not taking another day off to take the stupid on bike test. The tester even said the test does not evaluate reality. Some guys rent a scooter and take the test and then ride their Harley from the rental place. It's a real joke. Whoever designed it never rode a real motorcycle. Come take the course with me!

well the 2 msf places close to me, toledo, lima are both booked going by there thing online. where are you at? even though i passed i do want to take it, if its not to far away