I'm 54 and have been riding for 25 years, my mom also rode when she was younger but was riding a trike when she passed away in 2014. In her memory I bought a Honda Rebel 250 strictly to teach women riders. She loved when a new gal learned. Its so fun to teach. A new rider starts her first lesson today!! Ride safe and ride often.
I took a class last October. That was amazing!!! I've gotta find a job now to buy a motorcycle. I'm just gonna look for a 250cc cruiser like the Rebel that I rode. I'm excited about this!!!
I’m 22 thinking about doing the same thing... did you ever get a bike? I’m thinking a good starter bike for me would be a cruiser such as a rebel or a Honda shadow
I took this course 25yrs ago to get my License. And I'm glad I did. I rode in the dirt forever, but street riding is unique, and a minefield to navigate.It was held on 2 consecutive Saturdays at a community college nearby. Half in the class, half in the parking lot. I learned strategies that I still use today. It's a great way for anyone to get started.
Dear jessi Lang. U r an amazing host, I really like how u explain things to us through video which I imagine can't be that easy and ur general passion for automobiles. But when u asked everyone to put their hands in for a go team.... U just confirmed that u are in the biggest nerd on the motor trend staff!!! Keep up the good work.
I hadn't ridden for about 40 years, bought a sport touring Yamaha, took the course a year ago, and am on my way with Twist of the Wrist 2. The course I took which is shown above in the video brought back to mind many things I had forgotten, and best of all we rode small 500 Buells. With my certification in hand, I went to the DMV and they just signed it off and I was on my way. What was great was my refamiliarization with riding was done on a small bike. If I had tried to take the DMV riding test on my FJR 1300 Yamaha, I would have failed. Without lots of practice, slow riding on that large a bike is very difficult, such as having to do the figure eight in a tight rectangle. Small bikes are agile, but the larger ones, including many Harleys are what I call "Ponderous".
hey, a few tips from a 10 year dirtbiker/quad rider- most bikes will allow you to adjust how heavy your hand lever pulls are for the clutch and brake, most riders find the best comfort and control in being able to pull the levers straight back with 2 the index and middle finger, also you can adjust the angle of your controls when you have a bike of your own, mostly its just remember that its a heavy maching and doesnt have good balance over bumps at low speeds, and watch out for deep ruts
Perfect timing! I dunno how you guys keep doing this, but a few months back Motorcyclist came out with an issue on small bikes just as I got my friend interested in learning how to ride. She signed up for her BRC last night and she'll be taking it on the 18th of this month (assuming weather holds out). She was telling me today that she's a bit nervous, so I'm going to link this video to her Facebook now. Excellent work, and come on out to Colorado sometime!
Welcome to the wonderful world of two wheels Jessi. I went from 4 wheels to 2 and I can say I'm never going back. Ride well and keep the rubber side down.
Ha - the figure eight box was challenging, to say the least. I struggled with it during our practice sessions, but thankfully I nailed it on my test! Jessi
Congratulations, your certified to ride in circles around a parking lot! That's what our instructor said anyway. Really great video, one of the best I've seen promoting and capturing the experience of the MSF course. I'll be sharing THIS video with anyone interested in getting a motorcycle. Thanks for taking the time to make it, and congrats on passing! Don't forget to wave!
so many good memories, I took my MSF a few years and aced the riding, 90 something in the written. A great 2 day course, and in Arkansas I was able to skip my riding test when getting my license.
Awesome work Jessi!!! I subscribed to MotorTrend mostly for OnTwoWheels but I really enjoy the other segments you guys put together. Thumbs up from me.
Sheryle (in this video) was one of the coaches for the course I took about 2 years ago. Great experience that weekend! Altadena, Ca. Hot as Georgia asphalt that day, though.
Absolutely. I rode trail for a decade before I got a cruiser and it gave me skills and instincts that some of my rice rocket friends have a hard time grasping. In my opinion the best learner bike is the xt 225 or 250. I went from a Honda 400 to the Yam 225 (because its street legal) and loved it. Newbies! Get a Dual Sport. Learn in the woods were its ok to crash, then dirt roads, then take it into town and feel like a Boss!
Congrats, Jessi! Nice job, and another great video. My wife and I will be taking the MSF next Spring. I'll probably start off with a 250 or something a little larger but still tame and low-geared, but when I grow up (mentally - I'm 36) I'm in love with the Triumph Street Triple. :-]
Learned from the internet. People like MotoJitsu, DanDanTheFireman, YammyNoob. VERY good teachers. If the MSF course wasn't robbery of my time and my money, I would have went there, but 200$ in my state AND 3 days of day time classes while i work 3rd shift... NOPE.
The training course was one of the best experiences I've ever had in in any schooling. Although the Eliminator looks so much better than the Rebels that I used during my class!
Our video is more like a snapshot of the course. The course was two eight-hour days; we began each morning with four hours of classroom instruction and then spent four hours on the bikes. Jessi
When I got my California M1 years ago through taking the MSF course, I crashed in the box during my exam. Case of "Where my eyes go, that's where the bike goes!" Fortunately, they let me take the 2 day riding course for free again a couple weeks later where I somehow got through the box. God, I hated doing that drill!!! I don't know anybody who has passed the motorcycle exam directly from the DMV but I always tell folks the MSF is absolutely worth it + you get your exam there!
The MSF course was recommended to me by an experienced sport bike rider, and I cannot recommend this course enough for the beginner. Now I ride a heavy BMW R1150GS Adventure with confidence, and the learning continues...
S-A-V-A-G-E A friend who is a sport motorcyclist recommended this course prior to getting a motorcycle license. It was exceptional advice. I just finished a 3300 mile motorcycle trip around the north western US a couple hours ago, 9 days on the road (and offroad). All that started only two years ago with a motorcycle training course.
congratulations Jessi ! It is nice to see you're learning basic knowledge in a safe environment and not as a crazy redness hater. keep up the good job @ WOT.
+chyn lopez you should, just be careful and dont get pressured into riding beyond your abilities and you'll be good. Ive seen way too many new riders go way too crazy on the throttle only to wreck and give up the hobby... Its as safe and as dangerous as you want to make it.
It should be absolutely mandatory to take one of these courses to get a license . I rode for 10 years before I took the class and thought I knew a lot about how to ride. I was wrong. I learned more in the first few hours than the previous 10.
In the Philippines, getting a motorcycle license is like getting a driver's license. Go to the Department, fill up the forms, take the exam(does not matter if you pass or fail), pay up and your done. No wonder there is always traffic and accidents on the road. And in the provinces, someone wearing a helmet is very rare.
In the USA its note required to wear every piece of protective gear. In some states you don't even need a helmet. To take the course. All you need are boots, gloves, helmet, and a long sleeve shirt.
Very nice video alot of people dont even knw that this class is available to take and I knw this test may differ from state to state a lil bit but I remember taking mine and I had fun it was hot as ever but I didnt care.
I took the MSF course this past July. It was over 90 degrees and very humid but after I'd been out in the heat a while I kinda got used to it and I really enjoyed it. I had taken the DMV test twice and failed both times. I guess I needed the training this course had to offer.
Jessi, I could tell you were svelte, but you made that GZ250 look like a big bike. :D Congratulations on your license! Another member joins the club. Enjoy the riding!
@reynkens Helmets, long sleeves and gloves is all you are provided. No one leaves 2nd gear during the MSF course anyway, so the gear is pretty adequate.
In norway you need 20hours of driving a bike with a profecional trainer and you then have to take a theory test and then you have to take 3 more test on the bike itself. 1 For driving on the road,one for driving on a parkinglot with cones and one for explaining how to do maintinance on your motorcycle. The motorcycle lisence will set you back 3500 USD
Ian Stallings Both. As the student progresses the instructor will stop riding on the back and start using his/her own bike. For the final test most will be done with the examinator on a separate bike. A small percentage is done with examinator on the back. It's a computer-chosen random selection.
EU residents moving to Norway only have to pay a small fee to convert their licence. More info here www.vegvesen.no/en/Driving+licences/About+Driving+licences/Permission+to+drive/permission-to-drive-and-driver-training-in-norway
I never took this type of course. Riding is in my blood. My first bike was a RM400 when I was 12 and I'm still riding to this day. Love to go fast as my name implies.
Congrats! Man that test made me so nervous too, I literally almost failed mine. Most of my deductions were from not being fast enough but quickly got rid of that once I got riding =D
She is such a nerd, but in a super cute way! I'm glad she did well. I do think that manual driving and manual riding are very similar. I believe that if she was not a manual driver as she said she was, she would have had a harder time learning. She already had the mechanics down, so it was just a matter of adjusting the mechanics from foot clutch to hand clutch.
All that is required by the MSF, both courses i've taken, has been long sleeves, over-the-ankle shoes, full-fingered gloves, pants and a DOT approved helmet. During the MSF Basic course, I think I got to a max of 15MPH. However the second course I took, the Advances Riders Course (Also known as a Military Sporbike Riders Course for military personnel) I got upwards of 30-40 through figure 8s and so-forth. Can injury happen? Yes. However, these courses are extremely safe if you listen to them.
here's the thing, when I took my class they wouldn't let us go more than... maybe 20 mph. Long sleeves, jeans, and boots are pretty much all you need if you are learning in a small area and not actually going anywhere quickly. Jackets would have caused overheating, even in September remember you're on a black top the whole time and it got kinda hot.
Last I checked here in New York this course cost about $300, and requires three days of class. That is after a $50-150 motorcycle learners permit from the state. But if you pass you get a waver saying you don't need to take a state road test. Wow 2000 euros!! Unless you get a free bike at the end that's a rip off.
Another awesome video from my favorite program on my favorite youtube channel (starring my favorite host.) Keep it up. I can't wait for your new show, the J-TURN. It's gonna be like WOT on speed (pun completely intended.)
Good for you! Sadly, I failed mine in 1 1/2 hours because i struggled with finding neutral, coordinating the clutch, stalling the engine and nearly dumping the bike on the ground a couple of times...was so frazzled my hands were shaking. Didn't help that my goggles kept fogging, too.
Alonzo Branson There were a few people in my class that did that. I was pretty nervous and excited and because of that was pretty shaky and wasn't super accurate with the clutch until I got use to everything and calmed down a bit. Everyone learns at a different pace, so keep practicing! Try again and again and again! You'll get there :)
+Alonzo Branson Getting nervous and then frazzled is probably why most of the people who fail fail. I think most people have the skills to pass after a full 2 or 3 day course, it's just about keeping your nerves in check, putting too much pressure on yourself, getting tense and then getting exhausted. Just keep at it, you'll get there.
mannydcbianco Yep, my next opportunity comes at the end of July when my course comes up again. Cousin gave me a couple of lessons in a parking lot near his house, so I think I'll do a lot better.
Alonzo Branson A friend of mine failed three times, he did not pass until his fourth try. This was in Europe though, where the test is usually more difficult than here in the US. He was actually a really good rider, he just could not keep his nerves in check during the exams. Best of luck to you in July!
I took the course last year. It's definately the right way to learn . You need to practice a lot before going in heavy traffic. It's very dangerous and can't be taken lightly.
Oh man, i was really hoping they would get married at the end :) Joking aside this totally reminded me of my MSF course and all the fun and excitement. Got my endorsement at age 33 (first time i sat on a bike) The only guy in class that failed was the 60 year old helicopter pilot. Go figure! You have to invest in this if you're thinking of ever riding a motorcycle. It's worth every penny!!! Completed my MSF course at a local college.
Great work Jessi! Fantastic episode and well done on getting your license! Trust me, you're going to be addicted to bikes in no time and forget all about cars ;)
Riding is addictive. I took home the book from our local D.O.L. and passed my first time without a class in a heavy rain storm. WA does not require insurance for bikers. Have insurance,
I took my MSF course little over a year ago, best idea ever. I neved could afford a bike, though, so I feel like it was wasted. It's strange seeing the MSF let people ride without jackets, that was mandatory for my course. Ride on!
Got my first "bike" (motorcycle) at 13 years of age; having never sat at the controls of one prior to that. I had absolutely no instruction in riding or operating such a machine before. Just looked the thing over . Figured it out, logically Put the key in the ignition , kick started the thing , pressed down the gear lever and carefully let out the clutch while twisting or turning the handle for acceleration. The rest came naturally. People are inclined to complicate relatively simple processes for the sake of the dummies populating the gallery
Haha Jess, you had me laughing with your excitement and you had me grinning and praying for you even though I knew you'd pass! You know what, I think this is an excellent idea and I've always wanted to do something with a little excitement and don't have to spend a fortune and buy the best bike. Hmmmm
I took this course to get my license in RI but if you have previous experience with dirtbikes or riding on the road it is a bit tedious. Also riding a 250 in a controlled environment may be good familiarization for a noob but it doesn't really prep for actual road riding.
I'm 54 and have been riding for 25 years, my mom also rode when she was younger but was riding a trike when she passed away in 2014. In her memory I bought a Honda Rebel 250 strictly to teach women riders. She loved when a new gal learned. Its so fun to teach. A new rider starts her first lesson today!! Ride safe and ride often.
My MSF instructor wrecked his ZX14 on our first day and ripped his leg open. He went to the hospital.
Sounds like he really wanted to teach you guys what not do
@@PrimeSuperboy He really took one for the team.
I took a class last October. That was amazing!!! I've gotta find a job now to buy a motorcycle. I'm just gonna look for a 250cc cruiser like the Rebel that I rode. I'm excited about this!!!
FutureUSMC12 Do they supply the bikes for class?
They do. I think every beginners class will supply the bike and (if you dont have one) a helmet.
yay
Awesome
I’m 22 thinking about doing the same thing... did you ever get a bike? I’m thinking a good starter bike for me would be a cruiser such as a rebel or a Honda shadow
I took this course 25yrs ago to get my License. And I'm glad I did. I rode in the dirt forever, but street riding is unique, and a minefield to navigate.It was held on 2 consecutive Saturdays at a community college nearby. Half in the class, half in the parking lot. I learned strategies that I still use today. It's a great way for anyone to get started.
"The same things that scare me about them... draw me to them..."
This girl's going to have some fun issues with boyfriends.
Guys often feel the same way ;-)
The Rageaholic God bless chicks with daddy issues!
Haha kinda true
Nah, common interests will draw her and her lucky guy closer together.
LOL girls that ride bikes, every dude gravitates to. God bless attractive women XD
Dear jessi Lang.
U r an amazing host, I really like how u explain things to us through video which I imagine can't be that easy and ur general passion for automobiles. But when u asked everyone to put their hands in for a go team.... U just confirmed that u are in the biggest nerd on the motor trend staff!!! Keep up the good work.
So glad you think so! Thanks for letting us know!
Jessi
Glad you enjoyed it, Khalil! Thanks for watching and for sending your feedback!
Jessi
Thanks, John! I really appreciate that and hope you'll stay tuned!
Jessi
I hadn't ridden for about 40 years, bought a sport touring Yamaha, took the course a year ago, and am on my way with Twist of the Wrist 2. The course I took which is shown above in the video brought back to mind many things I had forgotten, and best of all we rode small 500 Buells. With my certification in hand, I went to the DMV and they just signed it off and I was on my way.
What was great was my refamiliarization with riding was done on a small bike. If I had tried to take the DMV riding test on my FJR 1300 Yamaha, I would have failed. Without lots of practice, slow riding on that large a bike is very difficult, such as having to do the figure eight in a tight rectangle. Small bikes are agile, but the larger ones, including many Harleys are what I call "Ponderous".
Awesome to see ya on a bike Jessi!! Makes me want to get mine even more now!! Love those jeans too, and glad you passed and enjoyed it so much!!
So glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for writing!
Jessi
i love how in to it Jessi is, great that you made it! have fun and ride safe
hey, a few tips from a 10 year dirtbiker/quad rider- most bikes will allow you to adjust how heavy your hand lever pulls are for the clutch and brake, most riders find the best comfort and control in being able to pull the levers straight back with 2 the index and middle finger, also you can adjust the angle of your controls when you have a bike of your own, mostly its just remember that its a heavy maching and doesnt have good balance over bumps at low speeds, and watch out for deep ruts
SO glad you guys did this episode
Good luck! It's fun, exciting, humbling, and challenging, all at the same time! I really hope you enjoy it!
Jessi
Perfect timing! I dunno how you guys keep doing this, but a few months back Motorcyclist came out with an issue on small bikes just as I got my friend interested in learning how to ride. She signed up for her BRC last night and she'll be taking it on the 18th of this month (assuming weather holds out). She was telling me today that she's a bit nervous, so I'm going to link this video to her Facebook now. Excellent work, and come on out to Colorado sometime!
Welcome to the wonderful world of two wheels Jessi. I went from 4 wheels to 2 and I can say I'm never going back. Ride well and keep the rubber side down.
Much appreciated, Jorge! Hope you'll stay tuned!
Jessi
Next episode, Jessi's first ride on a top fuel drag bike.
it could happen. >.>
Ha - the figure eight box was challenging, to say the least. I struggled with it during our practice sessions, but thankfully I nailed it on my test!
Jessi
Great job!!I too jumped with excitement when I passed...A total different world when on your two wheel ride...Fun,Fun!!
Glad you enjoyed it! Good luck with your test!
Jessi
Congratulations, your certified to ride in circles around a parking lot! That's what our instructor said anyway. Really great video, one of the best I've seen promoting and capturing the experience of the MSF course. I'll be sharing THIS video with anyone interested in getting a motorcycle. Thanks for taking the time to make it, and congrats on passing! Don't forget to wave!
I think Jessi did an amazing job here. I was scared amazingly [expletive]-less when I took a similar course. She totally wasn't. Fantastic video! :)
so many good memories, I took my MSF a few years and aced the riding, 90 something in the written. A great 2 day course, and in Arkansas I was able to skip my riding test when getting my license.
Getting my bike license was the best thing I've ever done in my life!
So glade you guys posted this video. This will add confidence when i go during the spiring
Awesome work Jessi!!! I subscribed to MotorTrend mostly for OnTwoWheels but I really enjoy the other segments you guys put together. Thumbs up from me.
Congratulations! I was super excited when I got my motorcycle license, so I know how you must feel! Getting the gear is also a lot of fun. Nice job!
Sheryle (in this video) was one of the coaches for the course I took about 2 years ago. Great experience that weekend! Altadena, Ca. Hot as Georgia asphalt that day, though.
Congrats Jess!!!!Keep up the good work and hopefully We can see you in the show On Two Wheels!!!!
I'm really glad that your course seemed exactly the same as the one I took in Denver. Only thing is that your instructors were much more encouraging!
That's so awesome to hear! Thank you!
Jessi
Wide Open Throttle is probably my favorite series on TH-cam. :)
Absolutely. I rode trail for a decade before I got a cruiser and it gave me skills and instincts that some of my rice rocket friends have a hard time grasping.
In my opinion the best learner bike is the xt 225 or 250. I went from a Honda 400 to the Yam 225 (because its street legal) and loved it.
Newbies! Get a Dual Sport. Learn in the woods were its ok to crash, then dirt roads, then take it into town and feel like a Boss!
This is going to be a truly epic experience for all of the above. Avast, worthy champion.
Thank you, my friend!
Jessi
MSF is the best way to taste the life of motorcycles safely. Congrats Jessi!
This is awesome .. Would love to see more ladies get there license. Thanks Jessi !
Congrats, Jessi! Nice job, and another great video. My wife and I will be taking the MSF next Spring. I'll probably start off with a 250 or something a little larger but still tame and low-geared, but when I grow up (mentally - I'm 36) I'm in love with the Triumph Street Triple. :-]
Learned from the internet. People like MotoJitsu, DanDanTheFireman, YammyNoob. VERY good teachers. If the MSF course wasn't robbery of my time and my money, I would have went there, but 200$ in my state AND 3 days of day time classes while i work 3rd shift... NOPE.
The training course was one of the best experiences I've ever had in in any schooling. Although the Eliminator looks so much better than the Rebels that I used during my class!
Many thanks, Franco!
Jessi
Congratulations,Jessi :) And I'm still procrastinating.I hope,one day will get a motorcycle licence :) All the best and stay safe :)
Our video is more like a snapshot of the course. The course was two eight-hour days; we began each morning with four hours of classroom instruction and then spent four hours on the bikes.
Jessi
MSG is great! 4 years later, still loving it.
When I got my California M1 years ago through taking the MSF course, I crashed in the box during my exam. Case of "Where my eyes go, that's where the bike goes!" Fortunately, they let me take the 2 day riding course for free again a couple weeks later where I somehow got through the box. God, I hated doing that drill!!!
I don't know anybody who has passed the motorcycle exam directly from the DMV but I always tell folks the MSF is absolutely worth it + you get your exam there!
The MSF course was recommended to me by an experienced sport bike rider, and I cannot recommend this course enough for the beginner. Now I ride a heavy BMW R1150GS Adventure with confidence, and the learning continues...
DARIVS ARCHITECTVS Is it hard for beginners? because I'm going to take this course and I don't want to fail
S-A-V-A-G-E No, the instructors take you from the very beginning steps walking the bike to shifting. You would have to be unconscious to fail it.
DARIVS ARCHITECTVS Oh I see, lol thank you. I feel better, I didn't know what to expect at first
S-A-V-A-G-E A friend who is a sport motorcyclist recommended this course prior to getting a motorcycle license. It was exceptional advice. I just finished a 3300 mile motorcycle trip around the north western US a couple hours ago, 9 days on the road (and offroad). All that started only two years ago with a motorcycle training course.
DARIVS ARCHITECTVS That's fantastic. Can't wait to ride
thanks for the video , I can't wait till it gets warmer outside. super stoked
I loved riding those worn in 250s :) so much fun riding somebody's bike
congratulations Jessi ! It is nice to see you're learning basic knowledge in a safe environment and not as a crazy redness hater.
keep up the good job @ WOT.
I'm thinking abt gettin my first motorcycle this should be interesting😂😂😂😂
+chyn lopez you should, just be careful and dont get pressured into riding beyond your abilities and you'll be good. Ive seen way too many new riders go way too crazy on the throttle only to wreck and give up the hobby... Its as safe and as dangerous as you want to make it.
it's been a year so i hope you got it
I’m think about taking motorcycle class as will. Been wanting to get a motorcycle!!! Any tips you can give me?
It should be absolutely mandatory to take one of these courses to get a license . I rode for 10 years before I took the class and thought I knew a lot about how to ride. I was wrong. I learned more in the first few hours than the previous 10.
Perhaps you will...Ari, Zack and I are talking about doing some off-roading together. Stay tuned...
Jessi
In the Philippines, getting a motorcycle license is like getting a driver's license. Go to the Department, fill up the forms, take the exam(does not matter if you pass or fail), pay up and your done. No wonder there is always traffic and accidents on the road. And in the provinces, someone wearing a helmet is very rare.
In the USA its note required to wear every piece of protective gear. In some states you don't even need a helmet. To take the course. All you need are boots, gloves, helmet, and a long sleeve shirt.
Very nice video alot of people dont even knw that this class is available to take and I knw this test may differ from state to state a lil bit but I remember taking mine and I had fun it was hot as ever but I didnt care.
I took the MSF course this past July. It was over 90 degrees and very humid but after I'd been out in the heat a while I kinda got used to it and I really enjoyed it. I had taken the DMV test twice and failed both times. I guess I needed the training this course had to offer.
Jessi, I could tell you were svelte, but you made that GZ250 look like a big bike. :D Congratulations on your license! Another member joins the club. Enjoy the riding!
Hey, this was MY idea! Haha, just kidding. Glad to see the hosts switching it up a bit. Keep it up!
@reynkens Helmets, long sleeves and gloves is all you are provided. No one leaves 2nd gear during the MSF course anyway, so the gear is pretty adequate.
In norway you need 20hours of driving a bike with a profecional trainer and you then have to take a theory test and then you have to take 3 more test on the bike itself.
1 For driving on the road,one for driving on a parkinglot with cones and one for explaining how to do maintinance on your motorcycle. The motorcycle lisence will set you back 3500 USD
Does that include free freezing cold weather? Or do you have to fish out extra money for that?
Ian Stallings my students ride in front of me with radio communication
and first close course for controlling the bike
Ian Stallings no man the state tells my that I can teach because I have a permit for teaching
Ian Stallings Both. As the student progresses the instructor will stop riding on the back and start using his/her own bike. For the final test most will be done with the examinator on a separate bike. A small percentage is done with examinator on the back. It's a computer-chosen random selection.
EU residents moving to Norway only have to pay a small fee to convert their licence. More info here www.vegvesen.no/en/Driving+licences/About+Driving+licences/Permission+to+drive/permission-to-drive-and-driver-training-in-norway
I never took this type of course. Riding is in my blood. My first bike was a RM400 when I was 12 and I'm still riding to this day. Love to go fast as my name implies.
Congrats!
Man that test made me so nervous too, I literally almost failed mine. Most of my deductions were from not being fast enough but quickly got rid of that once I got riding =D
Hahaha - many thanks, my friend!
Jessi
Many thanks, my friend!
Jessi
Its cool how much respect you get for sometime ones you realize what it takes! And at the end I saw a Husqvarna terra 650, Please review it!!
She is such a nerd, but in a super cute way! I'm glad she did well. I do think that manual driving and manual riding are very similar. I believe that if she was not a manual driver as she said she was, she would have had a harder time learning. She already had the mechanics down, so it was just a matter of adjusting the mechanics from foot clutch to hand clutch.
I agree. It was an entertaining experience learning how to ride with my nervous dad teaching me :)
All that is required by the MSF, both courses i've taken, has been long sleeves, over-the-ankle shoes, full-fingered gloves, pants and a DOT approved helmet. During the MSF Basic course, I think I got to a max of 15MPH. However the second course I took, the Advances Riders Course (Also known as a Military Sporbike Riders Course for military personnel) I got upwards of 30-40 through figure 8s and so-forth. Can injury happen? Yes. However, these courses are extremely safe if you listen to them.
here's the thing, when I took my class they wouldn't let us go more than... maybe 20 mph. Long sleeves, jeans, and boots are pretty much all you need if you are learning in a small area and not actually going anywhere quickly. Jackets would have caused overheating, even in September remember you're on a black top the whole time and it got kinda hot.
Just when you think Jessi can't get any cooler, she hops on a bike. haha, congrats on passing, glad you had fun!
for me it was the first four hours in the class room. just to finish a couple of quiz's and the rest of the two days was learning on the bike.
Last I checked here in New York this course cost about $300, and requires three days of class. That is after a $50-150 motorcycle learners permit from the state. But if you pass you get a waver saying you don't need to take a state road test. Wow 2000 euros!! Unless you get a free bike at the end that's a rip off.
Another awesome video from my favorite program on my favorite youtube channel (starring my favorite host.) Keep it up. I can't wait for your new show, the J-TURN. It's gonna be like WOT on speed (pun completely intended.)
Good for you! Sadly, I failed mine in 1 1/2 hours because i struggled with finding neutral, coordinating the clutch, stalling the engine and nearly dumping the bike on the ground a couple of times...was so frazzled my hands were shaking. Didn't help that my goggles kept fogging, too.
Alonzo Branson There were a few people in my class that did that. I was pretty nervous and excited and because of that was pretty shaky and wasn't super accurate with the clutch until I got use to everything and calmed down a bit. Everyone learns at a different pace, so keep practicing! Try again and again and again! You'll get there :)
same here!!!... I did dump it, by then frazzled is an understatement... so not sure, I can retry...but, still scared... good luck
+Alonzo Branson Getting nervous and then frazzled is probably why most of the people who fail fail. I think most people have the skills to pass after a full 2 or 3 day course, it's just about keeping your nerves in check, putting too much pressure on yourself, getting tense and then getting exhausted. Just keep at it, you'll get there.
mannydcbianco
Yep, my next opportunity comes at the end of July when my course comes up again. Cousin gave me a couple of lessons in a parking lot near his house, so I think I'll do a lot better.
Alonzo Branson A friend of mine failed three times, he did not pass until his fourth try. This was in Europe though, where the test is usually more difficult than here in the US. He was actually a really good rider, he just could not keep his nerves in check during the exams.
Best of luck to you in July!
I took the course last year. It's definately the right way to learn . You need to practice a lot before going in heavy traffic. It's very dangerous and can't be taken lightly.
This was awesome. I'm doing my course here in April 7-10 2016 and I'm excited and nervous!
+Dale Buettner did you end up passing? how was it? , im nervous im doing mine the 27th-30th
Anatidaephobiia how did it go
It was super easy honestly, everybody in our class passed no problems
Good for you 👍be safe
Oh man, i was really hoping they would get married at the end :)
Joking aside this totally reminded me of my MSF course and all the fun and excitement. Got my endorsement at age 33 (first time i sat on a bike)
The only guy in class that failed was the 60 year old helicopter pilot. Go figure!
You have to invest in this if you're thinking of ever riding a motorcycle. It's worth every penny!!! Completed my MSF course at a local college.
I've always wanted to learn to ride a motorbike. Did ride a little Honda 50 when I was a kid, but that was like 20+ years ago. One of these days...
Great work Jessi! Fantastic episode and well done on getting your license! Trust me, you're going to be addicted to bikes in no time and forget all about cars ;)
Riding is addictive.
I took home the book from our local D.O.L. and passed my first time without a class in a heavy rain storm.
WA does not require insurance for bikers. Have insurance,
good job jessi, ill be right behind you in a couple of months.
Good job Jessi, glad to see you are learning the right way. Stay safe and have fun cause it sounds like you have already been bitten by the bike bug.
You can find him at the Academy of Motorcycle Operation.
Jessi
MSF is great. got my license here in jersey in august 2012!
Thanks, my friend! Maybe our video can inspire her?...
Jessi
Glad you passed, can't wait to get my M1 endorsement!
Jessi I envy your enthusiasm :D You're always up to any challenge. Congrats on the M1 license. Keep up the good work :)
awesome jessi, welcome to the motorcycle community
Many thanks! And me too!
Jessi
Nice work!
I use too take these types of classes then I went a track obstacle course for dirtbikes it was so so so much fun
I took my MSF course little over a year ago, best idea ever. I neved could afford a bike, though, so I feel like it was wasted. It's strange seeing the MSF let people ride without jackets, that was mandatory for my course. Ride on!
Got my first "bike" (motorcycle) at 13 years of age; having never sat at the controls of one prior to that. I had absolutely no instruction in riding or operating such a machine before. Just looked the thing over . Figured it out, logically Put the key in the ignition , kick started the thing , pressed down the gear lever and carefully let out the clutch while twisting or turning the handle for acceleration. The rest came naturally. People are inclined to complicate relatively simple processes for the sake of the dummies populating the gallery
Great Video MotorTrend
I did not know my favorite motorcycle duo are here, hehe! Got to know them in other channels.
Awesome, congrats! We wanna go with you and the guys on a drive. Do that for a segment either for WOT or O2W :)
Haha Jess, you had me laughing with your excitement and you had me grinning and praying for you even though I knew you'd pass! You know what, I think this is an excellent idea and I've always wanted to do something with a little excitement and don't have to spend a fortune and buy the best bike. Hmmmm
I took this course to get my license in RI but if you have previous experience with dirtbikes or riding on the road it is a bit tedious. Also riding a 250 in a controlled environment may be good familiarization for a noob but it doesn't really prep for actual road riding.