Taking MSF this weekend, advice on clothing.

Rayce01 · April 30th, 2012, 02:49 PM

Hey folks! Been lurking here for months, decided to finally ask a question.

I am taking the 2 day MSF on Sat and Sun and was curious about gear I should wear. The site I registered at states shoes covering ankles (was gonna wear my black tactical boots), a long sleeve shirt or jacket and leather gloves. I have some black riding gloves that fit ok I am borrowing from a friend who used to ride. Of course do not own proper gear yet, as I am bikeless. It's been about 15 years since I have ridden (and that was for only a year) so I am a tad nervous.

Thanks for any advice ya can give.

PS This site has been great thus far at answering many questions I had without even needing to post, seems like a very nice community here.

Alex · April 30th, 2012, 02:54 PM

I'd follow their recommendations. Over the ankle boots, some gloves, and a comfortable but reasonably protective jacket or even thick shirt. If you think that you are going to continue motorcycling, I'd consider buying your own helmet ahead of time. But I wouldn't go hogwild on all of the other gear just to take the MSF course. While ATGATT means ATGATT, the speeds in the MSF are really low in the parking lot, and 9 times out of 10 any crash means a 5 mph or less tipover; gear designed to hang together and protect while sliding down the road at elevated speeds might not be considered necessary.

/moved to Riding Gear sectiion

xMoises831 · April 30th, 2012, 03:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rayce01

Hey folks! Been lurking here for months, decided to finally ask a question.

I am taking the 2 day MSF on Sat and Sun and was curious about gear I should wear. The site I registered at states shoes covering ankles (was gonna wear my black tactical boots), a long sleeve shirt or jacket and leather gloves. I have some black riding gloves that fit ok I am borrowing from a friend who used to ride. Of course do not own proper gear yet, as I am bikeless. It's been about 15 years since I have ridden (and that was for only a year) so I am a tad nervous.

Thanks for any advice ya can give.

PS This site has been great thus far at answering many questions I had without even needing to post, seems like a very nice community here.

call they should give you gloves and a helmet and yea shoes that go over the ankle are much better but just cll and ask i don't think its necessary to wear shoes that go over but just call them and ask long sleeve and regular jeans should be fine

Malicious Logic · April 30th, 2012, 03:35 PM

May depend on which state but I know for Oklahoma, footwear that goes over the ankle is required and I think for us, you have to provide your own helmet and gloves. Good luck though and let us know how it goes.

xSean13 · April 30th, 2012, 03:36 PM

Wear layers, that way you can shed them as it gets warmer. I wore an underarmor shirt w/ t-shirt over that and hoody over that...was sufficient even with it getting around 40 in the morning, but my underarmor would get hot and I wished I had a thinner long sleeve shirt to change into.

Rayce01 · April 30th, 2012, 03:50 PM

Thank you for the quick replies. I will do just that, and thanks for the advice.

Toper · May 1st, 2012, 08:45 PM

I know this is a clothing thread, but don't forget to bring BIG jugs of water/gatorade to keep hydrated during breaks...I forgot to bring drinks/snacks on the first day, I sure as heck didn't make the same mistake on day 2.

fleemos · May 1st, 2012, 08:54 PM

I took the MSF in Georgia and gloves, jacket, long pants and over the ankle shoes are a must. Only thing they will provide you with is a loaner helmet. I knew I was def gonna ride so I bought a Alpinestars jacket on closeout and some good gloves. For shoes I got some cheap Bilt boots from Cycle Gear.

str8t six · May 1st, 2012, 09:08 PM

great choice on taking the MSF course!

i wore my riding boots and gloves that i had already bought for my bike. I just put on a long sleeve shirt on for the ride since it was a little warm that day. the helmets were provided for us at our class.

X2 on bringing drinks and snacks!

ajcadoo · May 1st, 2012, 10:53 PM

I used a $10 of hiking boots from Target, a standard long sleeve shirt, jeans, and some leather gloves. Easy stuff.

You will do fine at MSF if you have already ridden. The class is for Super Noobs so expect to master it quickly. You will do perfect.

Malicious Logic · May 1st, 2012, 11:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ajcadoo

I used a $10 of hiking boots from Target, a standard long sleeve shirt, jeans, and some leather gloves. Easy stuff.

You will do fine at MSF if you have already ridden. The class is for Super Noobs so expect to master it quickly. You will do perfect.

For super noobs though many who aren't necessarily that, go down for reasons that could've been avoided if they'd taken the MSF or had the skills/knowledge taught there.

Miles_Prower · May 3rd, 2012, 09:39 AM

yes definitely wear layers. i was nervous for mine, and the cold made me shake even more

then the second day i was really hot, nearly sweating.

April 30th, 2012, 02:49 PM	#1
Rayce01 ninjette.org newbie Name: Rayce Location: Eastern Shore Join Date: Jan 2012 Motorcycle(s): None Yet Posts: 6	Taking MSF this weekend, advice on clothing. Hey folks! Been lurking here for months, decided to finally ask a question. I am taking the 2 day MSF on Sat and Sun and was curious about gear I should wear. The site I registered at states shoes covering ankles (was gonna wear my black tactical boots), a long sleeve shirt or jacket and leather gloves. I have some black riding gloves that fit ok I am borrowing from a friend who used to ride. Of course do not own proper gear yet, as I am bikeless. It's been about 15 years since I have ridden (and that was for only a year) so I am a tad nervous. Thanks for any advice ya can give. PS This site has been great thus far at answering many questions I had without even needing to post, seems like a very nice community here.

April 30th, 2012, 02:54 PM	#2
Alex ninjette.org dude Name: 1 guess :-) Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Jun 2008 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300 (white, the fastest color!), '13 R1200RT, '14 CRF250L, '12 TT-R125LE Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 7	I'd follow their recommendations. Over the ankle boots, some gloves, and a comfortable but reasonably protective jacket or even thick shirt. If you think that you are going to continue motorcycling, I'd consider buying your own helmet ahead of time. But I wouldn't go hogwild on all of the other gear just to take the MSF course. While ATGATT means ATGATT, the speeds in the MSF are really low in the parking lot, and 9 times out of 10 any crash means a 5 mph or less tipover; gear designed to hang together and protect while sliding down the road at elevated speeds might not be considered necessary. /moved to Riding Gear sectiion __________________________________________________ Montgomery Street Motorcycle Club / cal24.com / crf250l.org / ninjette.org ninjette.org Terms of Service Shopping for motorcycle parts or equipment? Come here first. The friendliest Ninja 250R/300/400 forum on the internet! (especially Unregistered)

April 30th, 2012, 03:35 PM	#4
Malicious Logic hates stupid people Name: Mark Location: Oklahoma City Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2005 ZX6R Posts: 860	May depend on which state but I know for Oklahoma, footwear that goes over the ankle is required and I think for us, you have to provide your own helmet and gloves. Good luck though and let us know how it goes. __________________________________________________ My vlogging channel: Ma1iciousLogic

May 1st, 2012, 09:08 PM	#9
str8t six never enough Name: josh Location: michigan Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): Blue 2010 ninja 250R Posts: 277	great choice on taking the MSF course! i wore my riding boots and gloves that i had already bought for my bike. I just put on a long sleeve shirt on for the ride since it was a little warm that day. the helmets were provided for us at our class. X2 on bringing drinks and snacks! __________________________________________________ custom graphics, zero gravity DB

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xSean13 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Sean Location: Middle TN Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250r (sold) / '03 CBR 600RR Posts: A lot.	Wear layers, that way you can shed them as it gets warmer. I wore an underarmor shirt w/ t-shirt over that and hoody over that...was sufficient even with it getting around 40 in the morning, but my underarmor would get hot and I wished I had a thinner long sleeve shirt to change into.

April 30th, 2012, 03:50 PM	#6
Rayce01 ninjette.org newbie Name: Rayce Location: Eastern Shore Join Date: Jan 2012 Motorcycle(s): None Yet Posts: 6	Thank you for the quick replies. I will do just that, and thanks for the advice.

May 1st, 2012, 08:45 PM	#7
Toper ninjette.org member Name: Toper Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2011 Ninja 250 Posts: 49	I know this is a clothing thread, but don't forget to bring BIG jugs of water/gatorade to keep hydrated during breaks...I forgot to bring drinks/snacks on the first day, I sure as heck didn't make the same mistake on day 2.

May 1st, 2012, 08:54 PM	#8
fleemos ninjette.org guru Name: Darren Location: Sandy Springs, GA Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Yamaha FZ6R, 2014 Suzuki GSX-R600 Posts: 299	I took the MSF in Georgia and gloves, jacket, long pants and over the ankle shoes are a must. Only thing they will provide you with is a loaner helmet. I knew I was def gonna ride so I bought a Alpinestars jacket on closeout and some good gloves. For shoes I got some cheap Bilt boots from Cycle Gear.

May 1st, 2012, 10:53 PM	#10
ajcadoo Towster ['__'`,-, Name: Josh Location: San Diego, CA Join Date: Jan 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Green Ninja 250 SE Posts: 379	I used a $10 of hiking boots from Target, a standard long sleeve shirt, jeans, and some leather gloves. Easy stuff. You will do fine at MSF if you have already ridden. The class is for Super Noobs so expect to master it quickly. You will do perfect.

May 3rd, 2012, 09:39 AM	#12
Miles_Prower One Loyal Fox Name: Rahul Location: Mechanicsburg, PA Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250R (RIP), 2011 ZX-6R Posts: 869	yes definitely wear layers. i was nervous for mine, and the cold made me shake even more then the second day i was really hot, nearly sweating.