September 11th, 2012, 09:45 PM | #1 |
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Should I Make My Brother Take The MSF?
In an attempt to kickstart my brothers motorcycling career I went ahead and bought him a scorpion 1000 as an early Bday present. He has ridden dirtbikes for much of his life (though not very recently) and he can proficiently ride my sisters vespa on the streets. When I first got my pregen we took a short ride to a school parking lot not so far away and rode around a bit.
So, should I make his gay ass take the MSF or just do the cone test at the DMV?
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September 11th, 2012, 10:17 PM | #3 |
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Thank you person who has never ridden a bike! Your advice is greatly appreciated
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September 11th, 2012, 10:30 PM | #4 |
I told you bro
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He should take the MSF because the course will give him to tighten up his skills, get rid of bad habits he may have that you won't notice (or taught him ), teach him how to be a critical rider, and his insurance rates will be lower.
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September 11th, 2012, 10:48 PM | #5 |
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With a face like that, a few motorcycle skills couldn't hurt!
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September 11th, 2012, 10:52 PM | #6 | |
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Well I did tell him about countersteering....
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September 11th, 2012, 11:20 PM | #7 |
I told you bro
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September 11th, 2012, 11:28 PM | #8 |
I hate driving...
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I thought the MSF was an easy entertaining way to get an endorsement and potentially learn stuff (which I did). I even got 10% off my first gear purchase and a lower insurance rate. I'd have em do it
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September 11th, 2012, 11:53 PM | #9 |
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Don't bother with MSF, your mom can make more and you have a sister as a backup already! MSF +1
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September 12th, 2012, 12:00 AM | #10 |
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I have 2 brothers and 2 sisters and 5 dogs and 3 cats and a few thousand crabs
Also, that brother and my other brother are brothers from another mother so baboosh!
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September 12th, 2012, 04:59 AM | #11 |
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Make him take it, go to the riding day and heckle him.
It'll be worth it just for the lolz. Seriously… yes, make him take it if for no other reason than to instill a safety mindset. People who treat riding as a joke are the ones who get in trouble. |
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September 12th, 2012, 05:08 AM | #12 |
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This, and also, might as well even if it's just for the comfy little discount most insurance companies give you.
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September 12th, 2012, 05:28 AM | #13 | |
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September 12th, 2012, 07:03 AM | #14 |
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man F the MSF take him straight to the track
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September 12th, 2012, 07:14 AM | #15 |
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Definitely take the MSF course. It's so worth it even if you're an experienced street motorcycle rider. I wouldn't skip it; the information is valuable. And it's free (in PA, anyway)
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September 12th, 2012, 10:46 AM | #16 |
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It's $250 here
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September 12th, 2012, 01:51 PM | #17 |
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Yes, definitely MSF. They will prepare you to die as safely as possible, sharing most common mistakes, important do's&don'ts, and such.
Although in my case they were kind of slacking off since out of 11 people I was the only real noob (everyone else was taking the course as a refresher). |
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September 12th, 2012, 02:17 PM | #18 |
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The principles they teach and the repetitive practice are helpful, but if he already knows that stuff (friction zone, braking and cornering technique, etc) then maybe he should take the BRC 2? That's cheaper and focuses on less n00bly riders.
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September 14th, 2012, 09:32 AM | #19 |
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@Jiggles
I only paid $75 for mine through a local college. Any chances any community colleges are offering it for discounted rates? May be worth looking into or not. If he has ridden enough I would the BRC2 would probably be the best fit (less time and insurance discounts). |
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September 14th, 2012, 10:30 AM | #20 |
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The only thing I think he doesn't know is counter steering. When I told him about it he was like oh, that does work!
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September 14th, 2012, 10:39 AM | #21 | |
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The two toughest things in the whole course are the figure-8 box and the slow weave. If he can do those flawlessly he's got the riding skill part down. There's still stuff to learn about safety, though. We all take these things for granted and tend not to think about them. A refresher is never a bad idea. As one who has first-hand experience of crap that happens on the street you should appreciate this. |
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September 14th, 2012, 01:29 PM | #22 |
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MSF course is pricey nowadays but it will benefit your brother if you think about it. The DMV cone test is harder than it looks so with the MSF course, he'll be able to bypass the road test and worry about the written test only. Another benefit would be the cost of his insurance. Insurance companies usually give discounts to riders who complete the MSF course. Plus he'll learn a bunch of basic manuevers and it'll freshen up his riding skills a bit since you said it's been awhile since he's been on a bike.
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September 17th, 2012, 05:16 PM | #23 |
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I have similar experience as your brother. I have a ton of dirt bike experience but had never ridden on the road besides my 50cc scooter I had. The class is required to get your endorsement here. I thought I was wasting my time and money, but holy crap was I wrong. The amount of additional safe riding information I learned that weekend is absolutely priceless. I say have him take it. Well worth it imo.
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September 17th, 2012, 05:23 PM | #24 |
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Very well I'll make him take it
I'm trying to find a bike for him, prices seem to be especially ridiculous right now. Cheapest pregen that wasn't salvaged was listed for $1800. Pregens similar to the one I bought last year for $1900 are listed for $2500-$3000, balls deep ridiculous. So I started thinking maybe I'll look for a salvage title bike, maybe from a salvage yard and find one that just needs a bit of lovin. I also found this http://monterey.craigslist.org/mcy/3261476207.html Tell me, what is a salvaged old ass pregen worth? Far away but a possibility http://monterey.craigslist.org/mcy/3227323685.html
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September 17th, 2012, 05:28 PM | #25 |
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What people ask for used pre gens is retarded. I battled that for 2 weeks until I finally found a reasonable, nice bike. I know I would pay 6-800 for a salvage pre gen personally. But no idea what they actually go for.
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September 17th, 2012, 05:35 PM | #26 |
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Make him take it. Go watch him the whole day and heckle him, and go get the two of you some decent lunch and make a sorta brother-bonding thing. Have some fun with it!
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September 17th, 2012, 05:37 PM | #27 |
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That sounds lame chode
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September 17th, 2012, 05:41 PM | #28 |
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Sounds fun to me. Nothing better than heckling your sibling when they're learning something.
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September 17th, 2012, 05:42 PM | #29 |
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No homo, indeed...
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September 17th, 2012, 08:18 PM | #30 |
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What he said. I have same issue with th gf.!she wantsto learn and wants me to teach her... i told i cared enough about her to insist she do msf....she doesnt get it and wants me to teach her anyway. I have bad habits that she doesnt need to learn. I am sure she will have enough of her own. Your brother will too.
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September 18th, 2012, 06:38 PM | #31 |
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In my state all insurance agents give 20% discount for those that pass the MSF.
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September 18th, 2012, 06:40 PM | #32 |
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September 19th, 2012, 03:18 AM | #33 |
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haha. It's actually required by state law over here (15%? 20%? on of those). MSF cause me $200, saved $169 on my first year
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September 19th, 2012, 03:56 AM | #34 |
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Yea, but PA is pretty a**-backwards in most of their laws, aren't they? What is it: you can legally ride around without a helmet if you HAVE a license, and if you don't have a license, you're legal so long as you wear a helmet? Silly.
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September 19th, 2012, 09:46 PM | #35 |
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Yes, very. The law is similar in Ohio.
With your temps you're required to wear a helmet. Once you have your license, you're only required to wear a helmet if you're under 18 and/or you've had your license for less than a year. Once you're 18 and have had your license for a year, you're legal to ride around without anything except some form of eye protection (sunglasses and normal prescription glasses do count here, also dumb). DUMB! |
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September 21st, 2012, 06:48 AM | #36 | |
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But yeah. Helmets. You have to wear one if you're under 21. If you're over 21, you have to wear one if you don't have your license. If you have your license, are over 21, and have taken the MSF course or have had your motorcycle license for (3?) years, you can ride without a helmet. THE LIST GOES ON. Back to beer: Every liquor purchase in the state STILL has a tax appended that goes to help the "Johnstown Flood Victims of 1889" |
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September 22nd, 2012, 12:59 PM | #37 |
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No, just buy him an R6.
Just kidding, yeah make him take the MSF course. |
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September 23rd, 2012, 05:38 PM | #38 |
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Yes. everyone is doing it so why not learn the "right" way?
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September 23rd, 2012, 09:57 PM | #39 |
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Yes make him take the MSF course. Even though he has ridding experience it will will him to find out where is weaknesses are.
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