Tutorial: The MSF course, what to expect! Motorcycle training for beginners! Motorcycle Safety
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Hey guys, this is a video, a bit long, showing you exactly what you are expected to know and do to pass the MSF course. I know I was just like everyone else and didn't know what to expect so I thought I would share with you what I learned on my MSF course here in Kissimmee, Florida. If you have any questions, please feel free to ask!!! I am here to help you:) If you liked the video, please take a moment to hit that Like button and Subscribe!!!!
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Take some advice from a 64 year old rider who has been riding for longer than most of you have been alive (48 yeats).
LISTEN to this guy he KNOWS what he's talking about.
crushed51 Wow, you honor me with those words. Your like my uncle that was riding since he was in High school and hes now in his mid 70s.
@Abaddon Torment
Isn't a "yeat" a yellow beet?
@Abaddon Torment No, the Urban Dictionary says that "yeet" is "an exclamation".
@Abaddon Torment Crushed 51 didn't use the word "yeet", he misspelled "years".
@Abaddon Torment What's the "joke"?
I’m going to start practicing in my head wish luck friends
How did it go?
Hope it went good bro
Thank you for making this video, it has eased my nerves a lot! I'm taking the course next week and now I know what to practice.
glad to help!
It went really well. The instructor was really helpful and acted more like "one of the guys" than a teacher. I'm definitely glad I took the course and it helped a lot.
What a throw back, I used to watch your videos when I was 16/17 bc I wasn’t allowed to ride a motorcycle.
this is what you need to pass balance, clutch ,and gas. I toke it last weekend. first time i rode. Dont worry the trainers will teach you what you have to do and in the practice runs you will find out how to ride. Ok Here are some tips only put your hand on the front break when you are stoping. If you think you are goin to fast in the s or the box prees the back break lightly not the front break. Press the clutch to regulate the acceleration of the bike.
I just finished my course and passed yesterday. Your video was extremely helpful! Thank you.
GOOD! I'm so glad to hear that i did something to help.
What did you do after the MSF course?
Just turned 17 in February have my msf appointment coming in may. Ive never been on a motorcycle either. This helps a lot thanks. Calmed the nerves a bit
Let us know how you do
Listened to everything you said went in relaxed just had fun with the entire course and I passed !!!!
start my course tomorrow and finish on sunday!
You will love it!
Yes I did, I passed! I went first and onyl got marked 5 points for going a bit under speed on a turn.
***** its ok on the figure 8 i half stepped down because I took the first part of the turn too wide but other than that I was fine. Now it's time to find a nice used bike and start riding! Just know everyone is blind to you on the bike so get out in front of the pack. I had a guy literally pull right in front of me yesterday and I had to go full front and back break like they teach you in the class to avoid t boning him. Dickhead was on his cell phone not even looking at cross traffic.
Yes we are completely blind to other drivers and right of way does not exist. I have a bike already that Ive been riding. An 86 xl250r. Thanks for the tips
Same
The trainers there are not there to fail you for those of you taking it. They're there to help you and make sure you don't hurt yourself or anybody else. They want you to pass. Just pay attention, ask questions if you don't know. If you fail, you deserve it.
thanks a lot man, finally found what i wanted. now i know what im in for and that im fairly confident ill be able to do this without having a catastrophic meltdown. seriously appreciate the calmed nerves
you will be totally fine!
Thanks bro! I was nervous until I watched this video. I go tomorrow to take my riding test. I’ve been riding (illegally) down here in south Florida for more than 3 1/2 yrs and finally said screw it and going to get my endorsement… this vid helped a lot with what to expect. Thanks again..
I have been riding for a very long time, but I never knew how hard it is to learn how to ride a motorcycle until I took my MSF course , to me it was as easy to get on top of the bike and go, it was a learning experience to me, so much information for a person that has no clue.
Thank you very much for the video I am going to take my safety course this weekend and I had no idea what to expect. your video helps me be confident. i know i will pass and take care of my bucket list item
Thanks, I was getting a little anxious since I'm looking to take the course soon, and I do kinda bad with directions on new things. This makes things clearer.
I really appreciate this video. I'll be taking the course in the next few weeks. It's good to know what to expect. I didn't imagine that I'd have a hard time but now I feel like it's just going to be fun. Thanks again.
Thank you I have to go for the corse next weekend 🙌🏽 🙏 never rode a motorcycle 🏍 in my life
Thank you, my friend. Taking the class this spring. I've not been on two wheels for decades. Literally, decades. I'm a bit nervous, since I learned wrong/bad habits as a lad, and now, i want to get it right, straight out of the blocks.
Thanks bro your time and knowledge is appreciated
Glad to help Doc!
I would recommend that you do these exercises BEFORE you take the MSF. Why? A) I was a complete newbie and never rode even a moped. When I showed up I struggled to keep up with my classmates(who all either had an MC already or drove an MC for years in another country). B) My instructor expected you to know how to control the bike pretty well , even shift from 1st into 2nd within an abnormally short distance to show you had control of the bike. Well, since I was a newbie AND wasn't wearing MC boots(a flat smooth sole is a MUST) I couldn't complete that exercise with the MC control needed. So I flunked.
The 2nd time around I was prepared , and like the rest of the guys from my 1st attempt, I had enough experience to do the required exercises competently.
It kinda makes sense. You don't take your automobile drivers test without having plenty of time behind the wheel already as a trainee. Same for an MC. Let a friend take you to a big parking lot where you can learn where all the controls are on the MC, what they're for and how to use them along with having the right foot gear so you can shift smoothly.
Then practise simulated in stop start traffic(like heavy traffic waiting for a light), going through an intersection, speeding up by shifting and braking when you need to brake and do so smoothly.
If you've never been on an MC before don't try the MSF w/o some experience. If you have an instructor like I did he's gonna bust your chops and fail you right from the get go. Just my two cents. I hope it helps someone be better prepared and save on not lose $$$ from being failed and having to retry and pay again later.
So true. The advertisement for Team Oregon (MSF) is that you can just start up and go through their course. Bullshit! Beg, Borrow or Steal a way to get some riding time BEFORE you take this course. I bought and brought my own bike had some mishaps and failed. I was the only person who failed. there were several that should have flunked but passed. Additionally make sure you kiss the instructor's ass. In Oregon the instructors are paid volunteers and while some are cool you have quite a few on a power trip and are literally cunts that want you to fail. So kiss their ass and stroke their ego. That said you absolutely need to take this course to be legal so do take it. However be VERY prepared before you do. It's not as easy as you might think if you've never ridden before. Do what ever you have to to prepare.
Did my classroom Thursday and start the riding course tomorrow in the morning with OOSI. Thanks for the insight!!
scheduled for this weekend .pretty excited
Don't sweat the figure eight, do it wide even. It's the least important thing on the course. Just don't put your foot down and you're good. Best of luck bro.
Good luck, it's so much fun!
thanks, ill be back. reading the msf manual now. fun times and im 55!
Dude you r the best I failed my practical riding portion and I went into TH-cam and search msf out of all of them I really got it the way u explained everything I normally don't leave comments on TH-cam or even subscribe but dude I just help me passed it today I watch this vid 20 times maybe more I gave up watching narcos to see this on my phone
sweet! Glad to hear you passed, it really was easy and a lot of fun. And don't worry, in the end of the figure 8 I put my foot down once and they took a few points off but other than that it was simple and fun!
Thank you for making this video! Taking the course tomorrow.
Thanks for the video, I'm about to try for my motorcycle license. God bless you.
Thank you! This was awesome. I go next weekend. This video calmed my nerves.
This was an amazing amount of help. Really appreciate you spending the time to help us out. Great video. Subbed.
I live in tn and i'm taking my msf course at at a HD dealership so the instructors may do a little something different, but never the less this video was super helpful, thanks!
they should be about the same, they have to follow a national standard.
Sadly, I failed mine in the first 1.5 hours on the first range day. Had trouble with getting in Neutral, couldn't feel the clutch, nearly dumped the machine on the ground--after my goggles fogged one too many times and it came time for the next exercise, I took off my helmet and placed it on the seat and the instructor asked what was wrong. After seeing how I was shaking, he came back with a form asking me not to continue. I was the only one who failed out of 12.
Alonzo Branson just go back and do it again, why are you wearing goggles, just wear some sunglasses and youll be fine! Next time you will know what to expect:)
NicheRiding Where I live at it's $199...fail and try on another day, and it's another $199. They told me 'eye protection', and since I knew my sunglasses didn't do the job from my pedal-start moped riding, I used goggles. Funny, day of the range session were informed that sunglasses were allowed since we would only be riding around inside of this large parking lot.
Alonzo Branson trick to finding neutral that they don't tell you.. When ur at a complete stop and the clutch is all the way in, ur suppose to upshift a half click, if that don't work, let the clutch out just a little bit, not enough to move, but a little bit and try shifting that half click again, it'll go right into neutral.
They got to remember alot of ppl have different ways of shifting and when u get alot of ppl in that course, the wear and tear on the shifter wears it down and sometimes you need a little trick like that to get it in neutral.
My Harley does that to me once in awhile and I do that trick... How else did u Fail the class
Alonzo Branson sunglasses are considered eye protection here in Florida, everyone had sunglasses on unless they were wearing glasses, same thing.
Same here in Pennsylvania...
Appreciate the information, very helpful. I have my course this weekend down South Florida way for Trike Basic Rider. Have the nerves a bit and doing this with my Husband also. Team effort. I understand the need for safety so will be taking this in stride.
safety course is so important . I wish more people did it
we have to do it in Florida to get a license now.
its not mandatory in Michigan. boo
Thanks niche riding for this specific video about what to expect at the msf course. I paid my course last week at the Kissimmee office and I just finished the course on Wednesday and got my new drivers license with the endorsement on it yesterday, thanks to God first for giving me the opportunity and then thanks to you for making this video even though I didn't have a bike, I still passed plus I have 2 months of bike riding and I was very curious about that figure 8. But I did it I only messed up once and that was at the end making a turn, but hey the most important is that I got my motorcycle endorsement thanks once again keep up your good explanation work.👍
+Daniel Millan yah, they were really cool up there, easy to work with!
Passed mine today! Your video helped me so much. Really appreciate all the knowledge and tips.
+Spencer Addington that's great! Always a pleasure to help:)
Dude! I'm taking the MSF class at OOSI too! We did our classroom time today but the skies opened up when it was time for the range so were starting early tomorrow morning. Anyway, it's nice to see a fellow Osceola rider on here!
Cory Rocha then we just gotta get you a gopro or something on your helmet and you can begin to motovlog! Just remember what I told you about the test, its exactly what they gave you the first day:) Word for word! I don't know if you saw my updated MSF at the course video I posted a few weeks back, go check it out and you can get a rough idea of what to do tomorrow.
Yea man I've already considered buying one. Right now I'm on a 50cc scooter. First I want a real bike and gear and then I rhink I'll get one do sure. Awesome video man, rhanks do the info.
Cory Rocha yah just watch that at the course video I have linked in this video in the info. I actually go to the course and show you exactly what they want you do to do. Very easy, 4 simple tasks.
Going there tomorrow and I never rode a bike before. This video was very helpful, thanks a lot brother.
always glad to help!
+NicheRiding I passed the test with a perfect score dude!! Indeed nothing to be worried about. This video helped me a lot so again, thank you so much.
On a safety video you really shouldn't fail to stop at a STOP-sign!
the stopping isn't bad but the counterweighting and u-turns are
you learn though very quickly to barely give it gas and ride the brakes, then U turns are easy.
I have never taken a course or even a test for motorcycles, back when I got my operators license they simply ask if I wanted the endorsement on my license; It cost me an extra 50 cents. They didn't have a test at the time and hadn't even thought of the road test, I just make sure they always put it on my license when I renew or change information. I now have a valid class "A" CDL with the motorcycle endorsement from Virginia. My motorcycle is registered in Florida so I don't have to have insurance because I own it outright.
I have a residential address in Florida that I use for my registration, I just got my new decal and they had my Florida drivers license number on the paperwork. What they need to do is have something on the regular drivers test about motorcycles, because in most cases it's not the bikers fault.
You have made me feel so much better!
:) Good!
Very cool info! Thanks so much for sharing it. I am taking my MSF class in a few weeks and this will help me prepare. It's great to see another rider living in Orlando too!!! Maybe we'll have a chance to meet some day once I get my bike.
+Carl Fuehrer Very glad to help you out, feel free to ask any questions whenever you want! Once you get riding, just need to get a gopro on your helmet and make a motovlogger out of you!
+NicheRiding I already know I'll be getting a camera in a few months to motovlog! I've been following a few regular guys you most likely know and love listening and watching them. I am getting a cruiser and I am into making music so that's what the basis of my separate channel will be called "Ruff Mix Media." Thanks again for all the videos, I've spent the day watching most of them. Love seeing some of the cool areas I can go riding in. Can't wait to get my license and bike in a few weeks!
Carl Fuehrer yah i think you will have lots of fun once you can start to ride and motovlog. I waited a few months after riding to vlog, gave myself time to adjust and get used to the riding.
I'm taking my course on Labor Day weekend, already passed my online course, need to print it and bring it. I'm so excited! Thanks.
How's the course going? I started yesterday today was cool passed the written part tomorrow's the riding part somewhat nervous.
@@rodm2345 it's ok to be nervous and afraid, I was and still am, a little. But i have 4 awesome classmates, 1 didn't pass the written test, so we encouraged one another. This one lady, she is so nervous, but then after the exercise is done, she's like , oh that was easy. She's always been the passenger, now wants to ride. So her , myself, and another guy have no experience what so ever. The marine , hasn't rode since 1995, and the last guy, he rides but something happened where he need to take the course again. The teacher walks you through everything , we determine how the class goes, meaning, we lift and encourage one another, honk the horns for good job, just have fun. You got , try to relax, it gets easier as you progress through out the course. You'll be doing a maneuver that you did the exercise before and be like, wow, I just did that. Yes it's mentally, physically, exhausting, but what I do is pray. Pray and HE will be there for you to protect and guide you through this time of Challenge. You'll do great! Good luck, remember it's like riding a bicycle, but bigger. Baby steps. 👍🏍😎
@@ivanmercado4240 Yeah man being nervous messes with your mind. I did the riding part and passed!! It's all a mental game. Hope you passed as well.
I passed my riding test, made the appointment. We where all nervous but we all passed. Congratulations.
did the 8 box today it takes some confidence and know how to do it but once you got it its pretty easy. I took an msf course this weekend and the most confusing or difficult part for me was whether or not I should be leaning or counter weighting. Passed though only thingg they said i did wrong was on the emergency braking because I didn't stop a foot sooner but then again everyone in my class did the same thing.
There’s many ways to do the figure 8, you can use clutch, or gas, or brake and or a combination of all. You can open the throttle all the way and with proper clutch and brake use still control the bike and do the figure 8. It’s all about the friction zone with the clutch and practice. No you don’t u turn a lot buts it’s about slow speed control of your bike in tight spaces.
thank you for taking the time to do this I'm about to take my course then again I've been riding an 800 CC for my first motorcycle but I still need to learn basic maneuvering
if you are already riding, you will really have no problem:) Good luck, it's actually a lot of fun!
Thanks for taking the time to make this video! Awesome- ride safe Bro
I will always try my best to help new people! I can't ride that much anymore that I am a father but I will gladly help others when i can:)
To relieve some peoples anxiety, when it comes down to the final test, screwing one thing up doesn't mean a fail. You accumulate points when you do something wrong (hitting the white line on the figure 8 for example) and you can get up to 20 points and still pass. I just passed my test an hour ago with an 8 at OOSI. In the mo fuggin rain!
Cory Rocha great to hear! It wasn't so bad was it, especially when you knew exactly what the class was about:)
very nice, very informative video. I'm going for it next week this video definitely helped to calm my nerves, thanks brother.
anytime! You will love it!
Enjoyed the video. Thanks.
I wondered when the safety part was going to start. This seems more like a skill set than Safety.
+Sissy 2 they go over basic knowledge but they dont concentrate on it as you should already know how to drive a car safely.
Nice man, really appreciated this as it told me some of the really useful things about the MSF course... Many thanks for this video lad! Taking my test tomorrow!
of course! Hope you pass, it's very easy!
did you pass?
Yeah man I passed, test was super easy
nice. I take mine this sunday
Very informative! Good stuff. I am now a subscriber!
+Monsta Piece I appreciate it, let me know if you have any more questions! I have now upgraded out of this bike so I am out of the beginner stage but never stop learning!
Great video..I been debating on whether or not to take the course
MrTreyco Definitely take it!!!! Even if your state doesn't make you do it, it teaches you so much and you learn how to properly swerve or emergency stop! Even if you have ridden before, the MSF will lower your insurance rate because you attended. The insurance lady said yup, MSF ok good when I told her as its a discount even though Florida requires you to have it before you can get your license now. Let me know if you have any questions, I really want to get on the MSF course and show what it looks like.
dude thanks for making this video. I start my class tomorrow! Not nervous, just wanted to be prepared and not fly blind. This video really helped alot man!
+Beastmodeninja100 glad to help! It's really a lot of fun! Hope you enjoy it and pass with ease.
Taking mine in February :) super excited
+FerreneMachine good luck! You will have fun
Thank you! I’m taking the course next week!
Awesome, good luck!
NicheRiding thank you!
Im taking mine in a few weeks and im so nervous. This helps alot! Thanks!
I was too, don't worry:)
Good Luck man you can do it!😊
I like your videos and you are a very good explainer.
+Haozhe Xu thanks, glad to help!
I'm excited to get going the legal way definitely.
I'm in Tx. and plan on taking the course in the next month.
Prior to your vid I was slightly nervous, post seeing it I applied some clutch concepts to my semi trucks clutch, just in different locations of course.
I'm confident now. What gear would you recommend I wear to the msf?
+Monsta Piece they make you wear jeans, some sort of boots or cover up shoes. Also they want you to wear some long sleeve shirt or jacket. They provide the basic helmet so no problem there.
I pass the class but I'm kinda nervous about riding my cbr600 f4i in a week lol drove the Suzuki tu 250. Worst thing to be honest is the clutch of some of the bikes the friction zone on some bikes are in the 4-5 friction zone 5 being released and 1 being pulled completely in. Make sure to ask for a different bike if its being a hassle for you. I did the 1st day on a good bike . started the second day on a crappy clutch bike but was having trouble so asked to switch . did so much better.
Hey man great video, but I have a question. I saw you say that the lady who kept messing up in turns got failed. How much do they help you with something before they decide to fail you?
Hi great video! I live in central FL too and am thinking of taking the course but there is another option at SafeRide that costs $200. According to them it's because the others don't include everything. Since you took the Osceola one, what were they missing in their course that makes it less expensive?
ive been on dirt bikes and have buddies at work who all have bikes they want me to get one and i'm heavily considering it
The school just reopened after being shut down for over a month. Scheduled for this weekend. I have my own gear, thankfully, since it sounds like the people using loaner gear will be struggling.
thanks for the video I have subbed to your channel and I have never ridden a bike either so watching the video gave me some confidence but still a little nervous any suggestions to get rid of the butterflies before the course
Glad to help! I had never ridden a motorcycle either:) As soon as you start riding and going around slowly it all goes away and turns into pure joy!
Thank u so much. Getting into riding very soon and buying my bike in a couple months
you will love it, I was a bit nervous at first but it went away as soon as i made a few laps at the MSF course!
NicheRiding im not even nervous about the msf or the test to get your license.. it’s just super good information to know. Im getting as much as I can before I actually sell my car and stuff/prep for riding. I’m more nervous about the idiots that don’t pay attention to motorcycles :/ I really don’t know if I’m gonna keep my cool if someone almost takes my life you know? That’s kind of the only thing that’s in the back of my mind that I’m really actually scared of. I know about being an aware rider and all, I know to pay attention and all that good stuff, but that still won’t stop some idiot on their phone who just cuts out if front of you without having time to react. Like that’s so scary to think you can almost die because some idiot isn’t paying attention
you will be fine, expect every single person might pull out in front of you and move over into your lane, don't hang out in people's blind spots and try to get eye contact with those people about to pull out of the side roads and you should be fine! I like to stop at lights right on the middle line between cars so if someone is screeching up behind me I can lane split out of there.
NicheRiding much love 😌💓 safe riding!
NicheRiding unfortunately late splitting is illegal in Nevada but 😭😭 I’ll be ok lol, I’m sure I’ll be alert enough
Oh no I passed it after watching ur vid I really then understand how to ride I just bout a 2016 aprilia shiver
taking the class tomorrow!! this will help. great vid.. i used ride a scooter. idk if that will help me but im good on a bycicle lol
Have a great time, it's lots of fun!
Thank you for the heads up , appreciated..
+JOGO glad it helped!
im taking MSF 3 days on april 10 11 12. im nervous! i have no exp. of riding.. most worried about u turn and corning. any advice?
They'll teach you what you need to know.
you will be taught your head will lead the way so turn your head and the bike will follow right behind you. It's very strange at first. Getting used to just almost idling the bike and just putting it around is also easy once you get used to the bike. Just lean into the corner and it will turn with ease, no need to take any turns at 50, just take it at your own pace till you get used to stuff.
You end up getting that license?
@@BleachIsFTW yes! been having it for a while now lol.
Thank you so much this video was very informative from all the others that I've seen. I'm going to take the MSF test on April 21-22 2017. I hope that with these pointers you gave me I do well again thanks !!! BTW I'll be taken it in New York City but I also have a house in Florida Kissimmee.
I was just about to say.....typical NY Rican moving to Kissimmee:) Nothing wrong with it, I just don't get why you would want to move here vs some of the much better cities around Florida! I was just in PR last weekend to get on a cruise ship. If I was moving South to Florida, I would have picked up a home somewhere like Clearwater, Naples, Ft. Lauderdale area.
Well, my friend, you go to where you can afford a house for the best price. The weather also helped too!
North Florida is much cheaper than here, Kissimmee is starting to skyrocket in price. Shocked our home has gone up over 100k in the last 4 years.
Let me ask you a question I saw a video were a TH-camr say that you don't have to have motorcycle insurance in Florida ? Is that true ?
I have heard conflicting stories but I heard you had to. I know if you are over 21 you don't have to wear a helmet if you don't want to. My zx6r with a 300k policy is just 500 per year, not bad.
you are the best you really helped me alot what to expect for sure love you
Glad to help!
When your doing the figure 8 are you on the throttle?? Or is it just clutch and rear break? I’m a little confused about that.
Thanks for your video. I will watch it several times. Lots of good stuff. One issue, for me, is the controls. The video somewhat assumes that the location, role, & interaction of the different CONTROLS are already understood---such as the throttle. When discussing the figure 8, you say "just push and pull." Push what? Pull what? A read an article that said: "Find an MSF course that is woman-friendly," written by an MSF teacher. I had shift cars all my life, so that part comes naturally. But, contrasting that concept with how things are placed and how they compare on an MC is the part I need to grasp. Thanks for listening.
you push down on the handles in the direction you want to turn. I think I have a video on it somewhere? Sorry I am a dad now so I have had little time for this channel anymore. Basically any turn you are going to take,you just naturally push down in the direction you want to go and your bike will lean in that direction and turn:) Very easy!
Thanks for reply! Your course info will be a big help. I will look for your other videos. BEST WISHES TO YOU.BTW--I read an article by an MSF instructor who advised women to "look for a woman-friendly course," where it is not all dismissive of or impatient with a new woman rider.
Awesome vid! Very helpful. You're cool. I hope you get big on TH-cam. +1 sub
+Jack Woodell glad to help!
I started my course today and finish Sunday. Hope this helps!
It should, please come back and let me know how you did!
Sup florida fam.
Thanks for the video dude.
Thank you for the tips on how to pass the test..
10/10 video great job niche!
+bananamanstrikesback XD Thanks! I always want to help others with becoming a new rider like so many helped me 2 years ago!
I start in 4 hours and end this Thursday!!
My class is this weekend and i can't wait to get in the wind
You will do great, have fun. Within the first 10 mins the butterflies will be gone and you will be having tons of fun!
NicheRiding Already have my first bike and been putzing around neighborhood.
This is pretty late, but I'm taking the MSF on the 20th of this month! Thank you for the video man!
I hage a question for anyone that would be able to help; If I pass the MSF can I go to the DMV and get my full MC Endorsement? I know the MSF waives the skills test, but do I have to take the knowledge test still?
really helpful
im gonna take my motorcycle class this friday..
Kelvin Tung Glad to help you out, its very easy to don't be nervous....I was! haha Ask any questions you have, ill do my best to answer them!
actually im not nervous
im kinda excited right now
bcuz i can finally ride on a motorcycle!!!!
sure if i have question i will post it here let u no and thank you 4 being so helpful
Kelvin Tung glad to help!
Kelvin Tung How did it go? did ya pass?
I wish i passs
bt i didnt
now im asking my friend to teach me...
I'll be taking mine by the end of this month. I can't wait I just want to get out there and ride. Also what is a good mic to use with a gopro?
+Colin D Nice buddy! I use a Edutige ETM-008, its a bit more expensive at 60 bucks but well worth the quality over the cheap ebay junk.
+NicheRiding thanks man these videos really helped me pass my MSF I had trouble catching on at first but thankfully I passed. Stay safe out there.
***** yup, I just gun it, stay in front of those slow idiot drivers:)
What kind of camera are you using? Does it affect the weight much? Does anything change with forward foot pegs?
Just the Gopro Hero 3 or 4 in this video, it adds some weight on the helmet yes but it's not a huge problem. Nothing changes with foot forward, it's just the way you are sitting is all more like a couch.
Should I buy my new bike before the course, or will they supply the bikes?
Thanks for the video. I have my basic motorcycle course scheduled in 2 weeks... Your video helped me to have an idea of what to expect.. I got a lot to learn about bikes, like what type of bike. I do like the Ninjas but I heard that are dangerous, people I know that had it ended up selling it because of falling off the bike so many times. Whats your opinion about that ?. thank you.
It was 2008 when the Lic was endorsment was only given to those in classes. They done away with the learners permit. I took a class at Harley in Crystal River, Florida just after they started that and Harley was just stating to offer classes. Best thing I have done on the bike. Harley then used Buel Blast. now they may do the Street class. They use 500cc as that is the biggest that MSF will allow.
My instructors didn't do the Kill switch unless it was the end of the day. The box for the U turn is about the size of a two lane road. My instructor didn't check for the first gear.
Had a good time there and glad I took it. It is worth it. If you live where it is free you are stupid if you don't take it. It will only help you.
flcamaro2 maybe things have changed some? Our guy literally had a binder folder in his pocket he followed to the T! I know they didn't make the MSF mandatory till 2009.
It was mandatory when I took mine cause the DMV told me I had to take it to get my lic in Nov 08. I was 32 at the time.
In June my little brother took his bike down to the DMV before they made it mandatory in 08 and got his. As of July 1, 2008 it was required. Any way it has changed some and needs lane sharing removed off it and It will keep changing.
flcamaro2 hmm I guess each class is a bit different.
Boilermaker is 100% correct. You are allowed to go back 3 times within a year, well that's in PA. If u have a friend teach you, then you will be one on one with someone at DMV , and if they didn't get a good night sleep, or they got into argument with their wife /husband , ull be the victim of the day... I'm 44 yrs old. Been on bikes since I was 9, I went to the DMV for my bike license at 17. Then took the MSF few times in last 10 years just as a refresher course cause you'll never know everything there is about riding, if anyone says they know it all, they don't ....
Started my course yesterday and test today. The only bad thing for me is how small the 250cc bikes are. I’m 6’3 and the bike was very uncomfortable to ride. Felt like i needed a hip replacement at the end of the day
I took the motorcycle test a few months back, didn’t study, and got a 92.. the course I got a -+6, and I never rode a motorcycle, scooter ect.. only a bicycle.
it's easy but it's good to know what to expect!
Are you required to bring your own helmet and gloves?
Great video. Thanks man!
Glad to help!
taking my test Saturday!!
Grats man, you will love it!! Riding a motorcycle is a great experience! The only thing you have to worry about is the other drivers, not your riding.
oosi is where I'll be taking mine soon.
They are great! Enjoy:)
still nervous lol
Went through several videos about what to expect at the MSF, yours was the best and only one I watched beginning to end. 4:33 needs a NSFW warning.
Always glad to help new riders as people helped me back when I went. Please feel free to ask if you have any more questions!
so when you start going and put it into second gear and then they make you do the emergency stop are you down shifting it to first or just holding the clutch and both brakes?
you will be required to downshift along with pulling in the clutch and both brakes at the exact same time. You basically just slam both feet down and don't take them off until you come to a stop and then put your feet down so you don't fall over:)
Do you need a normal drivers license to take your MSF course, or does it not matter?
Nice video bro now I can go there prepared
Freddie Foxx feel free to ask any questions, Ill be more than happy to help another new rider! I know how it was surfing youtube everywhere to get answers last October!
thanks man! I'm wicked nervous to start my course
not me, its a learning course they shud be lenient with you
+XiferTehPenguin they will be it's just first time jitters lol
you will have tons of fun! I was nervous but once I got on there I loved it.
is the course you took near Altamonte springs? and are the people pretty cool? my bikes my only vehicle right now, so I'd have to ride my bike there.
I took mine down here in Kissimmee.
great video man! helped a lot
Chris Guillet Glad to help! Let me know if you have any questions I can help you with.