MSF Course Westfield, MA

mfmclain · June 19th, 2009, 12:03 PM

Hey everyone!

I'm going for my first class of the MSF course tonight in Westfield, MA and was wondering if anyone else was going?

What should I expect?

Snake · June 19th, 2009, 12:11 PM

Don't worry too much about it. You will do fine and you will have fun. Great way to start off riding the right way.

kkim · June 19th, 2009, 12:28 PM

pay attention and learn as much as you can. don't play grab ass while you should be listening to info that could save your life someday.

it's not a hard course, but you only get out of it what you are willing to invest in time and effort. don't worry about the class itself... it's geared towards people who have no experience, so learn step by step as they teach you. go in with a good attitude and you'll be fine.

gl

ironglory · June 19th, 2009, 01:19 PM

Expect to learn. Soak up all the info. Be like a sponge. Relax.

mfmclain · June 21st, 2009, 04:05 PM

Thanks everyone for the encouraging words! My course has ended, and I'm proud to say that I passed! I scored a 100 on my written exam, not sure about the skills evaluation since the instructors didn't tell us. I feel like the course has made me a much better rider than I was before. Lot's of skills developed, and it wasn't rushed at all. Very laid back.

CANTFUNCTION · June 21st, 2009, 04:21 PM

Glad to hear that Matt. What was the thing you like the most. I my self like doing figure eights.

mfmclain · June 21st, 2009, 04:28 PM

I really struggled with the figure 8s, and I plan on practicing them much more. What I liked the most I would say is weaving, u turns, and press to lean cornering. Overall that class was a blast though, everyone had a great time.

kkim · June 21st, 2009, 04:32 PM

congrats!

CANTFUNCTION · June 21st, 2009, 10:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mfmclain

I really struggled with the figure 8s, and I plan on practicing them much more. What I liked the most I would say is weaving, u turns, and press to lean cornering. Overall that class was a blast though, everyone had a great time.

Yea I can still hear the instructors saying keep your head and eyes up.

TrueFaith · June 22nd, 2009, 07:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ironglory

Expect to learn. Soak up all the info. Be like a sponge. Relax.

I don't think that will be a problem since it's been raining for like 2 weeks straight here in Central/Western Massachusetts!

mfmclain · June 22nd, 2009, 09:06 AM

I know tell me about it! I feel like it's been raining ever since I got the bike! Luckily it stopped for enough time to not have it rain during the course.

June 19th, 2009, 12:03 PM	#1
mfmclain ninjette.org member Name: Matt Location: North Adams, MA Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Kawasaki Ninja 250R Posts: 11	MSF Course Westfield, MA Hey everyone! I'm going for my first class of the MSF course tonight in Westfield, MA and was wondering if anyone else was going? What should I expect?

June 19th, 2009, 01:19 PM	#4
ironglory ninjette.org member Name: Mhilz Location: Earth Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2005 ZZR600 Midnight Blue Posts: 114	Expect to learn. Soak up all the info. Be like a sponge. Relax. __________________________________________________ A mind is like a parachute, open it up & enjoy the view.

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June 19th, 2009, 12:11 PM	#2
Snake ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Rick Location: Alexandria, Louisiana Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 05 Blue Ninja 250 Posts: Too much. MOTY - 2017, MOTM - Jan '19, Oct '16, May '14	Don't worry too much about it. You will do fine and you will have fun. Great way to start off riding the right way.

June 19th, 2009, 12:28 PM	#3
kkim Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: Too much.	pay attention and learn as much as you can. don't play grab ass while you should be listening to info that could save your life someday. it's not a hard course, but you only get out of it what you are willing to invest in time and effort. don't worry about the class itself... it's geared towards people who have no experience, so learn step by step as they teach you. go in with a good attitude and you'll be fine. gl

June 21st, 2009, 04:05 PM	#5
mfmclain ninjette.org member Name: Matt Location: North Adams, MA Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Kawasaki Ninja 250R Posts: 11	Thanks everyone for the encouraging words! My course has ended, and I'm proud to say that I passed! I scored a 100 on my written exam, not sure about the skills evaluation since the instructors didn't tell us. I feel like the course has made me a much better rider than I was before. Lot's of skills developed, and it wasn't rushed at all. Very laid back.

June 21st, 2009, 04:21 PM	#6
CANTFUNCTION ninjette.org member Name: Chris Location: Georgia Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 09 ninja 250(red) Posts: 193	Glad to hear that Matt. What was the thing you like the most. I my self like doing figure eights.

June 21st, 2009, 04:28 PM	#7
mfmclain ninjette.org member Name: Matt Location: North Adams, MA Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Kawasaki Ninja 250R Posts: 11	I really struggled with the figure 8s, and I plan on practicing them much more. What I liked the most I would say is weaving, u turns, and press to lean cornering. Overall that class was a blast though, everyone had a great time.

June 21st, 2009, 04:32 PM	#8
kkim Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: Too much.	congrats!

June 22nd, 2009, 09:06 AM	#11
mfmclain ninjette.org member Name: Matt Location: North Adams, MA Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Kawasaki Ninja 250R Posts: 11	I know tell me about it! I feel like it's been raining ever since I got the bike! Luckily it stopped for enough time to not have it rain during the course.