Viewpoint- Getting Up on Two Wheels Starts With MSF

[Kilometer Magazine]

Quote, originally posted by Kilometer Magazine »

Back in the spring of 1982, I got a crash course in motorcycle riding. Literally. Riding through the rocky backyard/pasture at my friend’s house in rural Maryland on his 80-cc Yamaha dirt bike, I caught the slippery side of a boulder jutting up out of the soil and tabletopped the bike, landing with it on my left leg. The handlebars came through the faceshield, leaving a small mark between my tender twelve-year-old eyes. As bad as it sounds, I actually got up and walked away; the bike faired slightly worse than I did, but was still functional, though my buddy’s helmet was pretty well trashed. That was the first time I ever rode a motorcycle, but certainly not the last...

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[JmakVR6]

How I got my start last Spring Rode a 250R for that summer and now I'm upgrading to a 600cc.

[Viss1]

The fact that the class lets you skip the riding portion of your MC license test at the DMV is itself worth the price of admission.

[Abe Froman]

Fantastic write-up, Bryan. So we'll see an article about the "advanced riding course" next spring, then?

[GTI-DNA]

As a person with a Beginner and Advanced MSF card, I can tell you it is very valuable. What is your life worth? Get the most out of the ride. Learn before you burn.

[ambit]

PA's MSF course is free.
http://www.pamsp.com/
The Basic Riders Corse fills up pretty quickly. You need to have your learners permit before you can join a class. You'll need boots, gloves & long sleeves to attend.
The Experienced Course doesn't run as often but you ride your own bike (need proof of insurance) and do similar exercises.
I absolutely recommend both classes for anyone hopping on a bike.