Details about MSF Course

J_Hairston · 10-08-2004, 04:54 PM

what all do you do in the class? like, is it classroom work with tests and then you go outside and practice on a course with the school's motorcycle or what? how long is the class (how many days/months is it)? in addition to being good for beginner and experienced riders, i heard taking it also reduces your insurance costs on your motorcycle too. thanks

BrownRob · 10-08-2004, 05:02 PM

first night is all classroom stuff..
Next morning you meet up in the parking lot where you get your bikes and start on basics.. and first you go in a straight line.. back and forth.. then they mix in some turns.. in the afternoon you go back into the classroom and take the written portion.. wasn't very hard at all.. no one failed.. most missed was 4 questions (and this guy was pretty dumb)..
3rd day you do more riding.. get into doing tight figure 8's and emergency breaking.. stuff like that.. at the end of the day you take the riding test.. which is everyone you did before.. after you pass, they give you a certificate that you take to the DMV.. DMV will issue you the "M" endorsement without you having to take their test.

That's how it was here in Colorado.. might be slightly different in other areas

Some insurance companies do give you a discount.. mine don't.. I use USAA.. I called and said "I passed my MSF" ..they said "Good for you"

J_Hairston · 10-10-2004, 04:27 PM

Some insurance companies do give you a discount.. mine don't.. I use USAA.. I called and said "I passed my MSF" ..they said "Good for you"[/quote]

hahahaha i hope my insurance company doesnt say that to me when i get a bike. its funny how lazy people are that have the internet because after i posted this question i found the msf site LOL. thanks for answering my question. peace.

21 natas · 10-10-2004, 11:46 PM

here in TX the classes last the weekend about 6-8 hours sat and sun. or 3-4 days during the week.