What can I expect from the MSF Course?

S.G. · 01-29-2007, 08:23 PM

Greetings everyone from planet Florida! So motogpfan has me going to the MSF course this week. I'm a little nervous that I'm not going to know anything and I'm going to fall flat on my ass. Am I totally blowing this out of proportion? I was just looking for some preperation tips to get me geared up. He has a Kawasaki 250 Enduro reserved for me and then it's on to a Multistrada.

kevin_stevens · 01-29-2007, 08:26 PM

Repeat after me: "Hey, it's not MY bike!".

KeS

S.G. · 01-29-2007, 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by kevin_stevens

Repeat after me: "Hey, it's not MY bike!".

KeS

Nice. I like that one. Except that won't work when it comes to the multistrada.

Gregor · 01-29-2007, 08:44 PM

The MSF course is designed for exactly your situation. The Enduro 250 is a great, forgiving bike; very upright, much like the MultiS. Take things at your speed, the instructors are usually very encouraging.

You'll do fine.

Cyrus Buelton · 01-29-2007, 10:18 PM

Don't laugh too hard when jackasses drop their bike

Gregor · 01-29-2007, 10:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Cyrus Buelton

Don't laugh too hard when jackasses drop their bike

No shit: I chic dropped her bike just swinging a leg over!

S.G. · 01-29-2007, 10:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Gregor

No shit: I chic dropped her bike just swinging a leg over!

I think I would have to laugh at that.

Gregor · 01-29-2007, 10:31 PM

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Originally Posted by S.G.

I think I would have to laugh at that.

Well, I did have to cover up my mouth a bit. Her boyfriend was on the bike right next to mine. She had NEVER touched a bike before.

S.G. · 01-29-2007, 10:42 PM

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Well, I did have to cover up my mouth a bit. Her boyfriend was on the bike right next to mine. She had NEVER touched a bike before.

That makes me feel so much better. At least I have ridden before. Nick's dirt bike got me nervous last time I rode it. It's way too big for me and I couldn't keep it steady so that feeling is stuck in my head. It's nerveracking!

NoMods · 01-29-2007, 11:24 PM

Snake Gurl, you will have fun at MSF. Keep your head up and ride the course like you own it. Let us know when you pass so we can celebrate

Cyrus Buelton · 01-30-2007, 07:32 AM

clutch control is very important in the MSF course.

You will have to maneuvre around cones, lines, boxes, etc.

Always remember if you feel the bike stalling, just pull in the clutch and slowly release, giving some gas.

That was the biggest problem peeps had during my class.

You will do fine.

S.G. · 01-30-2007, 08:38 AM

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Originally Posted by NoMods

Snake Gurl, you will have fun at MSF. Keep your head up and ride the course like you own it. Let us know when you pass so we can celebrate

I most certainly will! Thanks for the support.

JJGeo · 01-30-2007, 10:31 AM

You'll do fine...especially if you've ridden a dirtbike. My wife had never done anything with a motorcycle before and she passed with a 95 or something. Just be confident!

When I took the class there was lady there who had never driven a clutch of any sort. She couldn't figure out why the bike was dying when she would stop (she wasn't using the clutch).

She didn't pass, but she did get A LOT better throughout the weekend, so that was good.

wabisabi · 01-30-2007, 02:00 PM

It also helps to flirt with the instructor.

(not that I did that)

g®eg™ · 01-30-2007, 03:32 PM

keep an open mind, bring water and some snacks
ask questions.... participate! don't just be a lump.

don't think too hard

and most of all....

have fun!