I will start with a brief background on me. 24, just bought a Katana 600 (1998) like 10 days ago...had no riding experience and just finished the MSF course this weekend. Leading up the course I rode my bike 3 times around a parking lot so that was my experience going into the class.
I took the class in Dallas,TX (if anyone local wants to know from who I can tell you as they did a great job)
The reason for this is so newbies might see it and take the class...you see it posted all the time from seasoned riders to take it, but I am not sure how many really do. THe class was great! I gained a huge understanding of all things related to motorcycling, what to do and what NOT to do, and how to ride in many situations. The classroom part was not boring like I expected and the range part was even better, although very hot here! I made a 98 on the written exam and lost NO points on the riding evaluation....not bad for someone who knew almost nothing going into it.
Moral is if you are new to riding, take the advice most give and take this MSF course...you might just learn a small detail that is the difference between a "close call" and a serious accident. In fact, many of the accidents that I have read about on this site and others could have been prevented if the rider made a better decision.
Thanks for your time
Jason
I took the class in Dallas,TX (if anyone local wants to know from who I can tell you as they did a great job)
The reason for this is so newbies might see it and take the class...you see it posted all the time from seasoned riders to take it, but I am not sure how many really do. THe class was great! I gained a huge understanding of all things related to motorcycling, what to do and what NOT to do, and how to ride in many situations. The classroom part was not boring like I expected and the range part was even better, although very hot here! I made a 98 on the written exam and lost NO points on the riding evaluation....not bad for someone who knew almost nothing going into it.
Moral is if you are new to riding, take the advice most give and take this MSF course...you might just learn a small detail that is the difference between a "close call" and a serious accident. In fact, many of the accidents that I have read about on this site and others could have been prevented if the rider made a better decision.
Thanks for your time
Jason