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AlisaB

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Basic Rider Training
04/19/04 at 11:11:47

Well I did my rider training course this weekend. All I can say is WOW!!! It is the smartest, best investment any motorcyclist can make. I now can't believe that I have ridden the way I have as long as I have - I have been very unsafe and unknowledgeable. I would recommend this class to any and EVERYONE who rides. I feel so much better and safer now as a driver of a motorcycle - still not feeling secure with other people on the road - and never will.

Anyone who has a motorcycle or is thinking about getting one really needs to do this. Even my father who has ridden for 40+ years wants to do it.

I definitely plan to do the experienced rider course later on and regularly.

Just wanted to share.

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james may Senior Member Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 252 holyoke, ma Gender:	Re: Basic Rider Training Reply #1 - 07/21/10 at 10:08:47 Yup it's a great course I want to take the advanced course next year. You take that on your bike and the savage is so much better at handling with much better throttle control than those 250 standard bikes they use in those courses. Only thing is it's harder to stand up to cushion over obstacles on a cruiser.
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bill67 Serious Thumper Offline old tired Posts: 8517 genoa city wisconsin Gender:	Re: Basic Rider Training Reply #2 - 07/21/10 at 10:19:42 Just be careful people that take those courses think they know how to ride,Then they crash.
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james may Senior Member Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 252 holyoke, ma Gender:	Re: Basic Rider Training Reply #3 - 07/21/10 at 13:19:30 At the end of my course my teacher told us we were now qualified to ride around in a parking lot...
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bill67 Serious Thumper Offline old tired Posts: 8517 genoa city wisconsin Gender:	Re: Basic Rider Training Reply #4 - 07/21/10 at 13:59:33 In that parking lot you get in another parking lot you will be lost.
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Re: Basic Rider Training
Reply #5 - 07/21/10 at 14:34:50

I agree the MC Safety Class is the way to go.
Get some good info and training before riding the real pavement.

Then once you get out and on the road really practice what was taught.
That's where you money spent has real value...using what you learn.

I've posted before and shall again that Captain Crash On YouTube has some good vids to review and learn from.

http://www.youtube.com/user/CaptCrashIdaho

I plan on doing Advance Training this summer

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bill67 Serious Thumper Offline old tired Posts: 8517 genoa city wisconsin Gender:	Re: Basic Rider Training Reply #6 - 07/21/10 at 14:44:05 If you can ride a bicycle you can ride a motorcycle
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james may Senior Member Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 252 holyoke, ma Gender:	Re: Basic Rider Training Reply #7 - 07/21/10 at 17:21:49 Quote: If you can ride a bicycle you can ride a motorcycle Unfortunately it doesn't work the other way around lots of people who can ride motorcycles don't have the coordination or fitness level to ride a bicycle.
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WD Serious Thumper 2005 No Login Offline Professional "scooter trash". Posts: 5207 Rosemark TN Gender:	Re: Basic Rider Training Reply #8 - 07/22/10 at 05:58:04 Hey, watch it... Just because I have a 2-4 pack a day habit, live on coffee and diet coke with the occasional gas station burrito, and consider the steps into my big rig a good workout... I haven't been on a pedal bike in 12 years, don't miss them a bit.
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alcoa Full Member Offline never let the bastards wear you down Posts: 155	Re: Basic Rider Training Reply #9 - 07/22/10 at 06:34:20 msc best money spent
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ArielT YaBB Newbies Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 38	Re: Basic Rider Training Reply #10 - 07/22/10 at 06:35:03 I liked my MC Saftey Class, but I was still scared shitless the first time I rode on a real road. Nothing makes up for experience, but it's a good head start. bill67 wrote on 07/21/10 at 14:44:05: If you can ride a bicycle you can ride a motorcycle Which probably explains why I learned both around the same time.
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DianeS.

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Re: Basic Rider Training
Reply #11 - 08/10/10 at 15:40:01

In Canada, we have a graduated license system, so you have to earn your M1, M2, and then your full "M" license. While you don't have to take any courses to pass each step, I'd highly recommend the courses.

In 2005, I took my M1 Exit Course (Basic Safety Course) and learned a lot!!! The instructors were great, and they provided a variety of bikes to use during the weekend - sport bikes, cruisers, dirtbikes, etc.

This past weekend, I did my Advanced M2 Exit Course and earned my M license! I figured I'd rather take the course, where you get lots of practice with instructors, and then do the test with the same instructors on the Sunday. Rather then, go to a Drive-Test Center and be examined by a complete stranger.

Anyway, I'm so happy to be a fully licensed motorcycle rider!!!! Grin

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Charon Serious Thumper Offline Posts: 1811 Harvard, NE Gender:	Re: Basic Rider Training Reply #12 - 08/10/10 at 18:20:02 You may notice that Bill does not support formal motorcycle rider training. He has never attended such a course himself, by his own admission, but he is absolutely sure they could teach him nothing. I suggest simply ignoring any comments he makes about the MSF courses.
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bill67 Serious Thumper Offline old tired Posts: 8517 genoa city wisconsin Gender:	Re: Basic Rider Training Reply #13 - 08/10/10 at 19:19:52 You may notice that Charlie doesn't support Sea Foam,he has never tried it himself,by his own admission,but he is absolutely sure that it does nothing.I suggest simple ignoring any comments he makes about Sea Foam.
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Charon Serious Thumper Offline Posts: 1811 Harvard, NE Gender:	Re: Basic Rider Training Reply #14 - 08/10/10 at 19:35:29 Once again, Bill, you are off topic. The topic is "Basic Rider Training." And perhaps you did not notice, but my user name is Charon.
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