Hello, from Northern CA!

supersippycup · May 30th, 2016, 06:33 PM

New rider here! Took the class but still need to take the written but have been practicing here and here in the backroads around my neighborhood. I have a 2009 Ninja 250 that I actually had to take apart and fix a little and have been using this forum for info on my bike and finally signed up to be a member. Yay my first time signing up for a forum!

snot · May 30th, 2016, 06:47 PM

Welcome.

What class did you take? The MSF requires a permit in my area. So you have to take a written test before the classes.

csmith12 · May 30th, 2016, 06:51 PM

Welcome Stephanie!

supersippycup · May 30th, 2016, 06:57 PM

California Motorcyclist Safety Program

It's a 3 day class that teaches you in the classroom as well as outside on bikes. At the end they evaluate you and if you pass it counts towards you behind the wheel. You can take the written test before or after taking the class.

snot · May 30th, 2016, 07:01 PM

Thanks for clarifying.

motodancer · May 30th, 2016, 07:09 PM

It's interesting to see the different requirements for each state!
I took the MSF, which cost $20 in my state (you get it back if you complete the course, so it's free basically, and no permit needed) and if you pass the riding & written at the end of it, they give you a certificate to take to the DMV so you can get your license!

supersippycup · May 30th, 2016, 07:15 PM

http://2wheelsafety.com/course-information/

This is what I took for the course... $258 =[ and you don't get it back and you still have to take the written test..

Alex · May 30th, 2016, 07:36 PM

Where did you take the class? Some of the folks I ride with occasionally are MSF (and now CSMP) instructors here in northern california.

supersippycup · May 30th, 2016, 07:38 PM

I took the class at Mission College in Santa Clara. Awesome people to be taught by.

CaliGrrl · May 30th, 2016, 09:18 PM

Welcome! Yeah, here in CA you can take the class whether you've passed the written test or not yet. If you take the test, you can get your permit and ride (with conditions) for a year.

Glad you enjoyed the class! I took it, too, and they had a lot of great info and it gave me a lot of confidence.

motodancer · May 31st, 2016, 05:47 AM

somewhat related question:
when you move to a different state, will everything transfer onto your new license? Ie., you wouldn't have to retake the motorcycle class/tests, right?

CaliGrrl · May 31st, 2016, 09:32 AM

Might have to retake the written test in a new state.

VaFish · June 1st, 2016, 10:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by motodancer

It's interesting to see the different requirements for each state!
I took the MSF, which cost $20 in my state (you get it back if you complete the course, so it's free basically, and no permit needed) and if you pass the riding & written at the end of it, they give you a certificate to take to the DMV so you can get your license!

Virginia has the Virginia Rider Training Program, courses are offered by many community colleges and private companies. Cost varies from $150-$450 and you don't get anything back.

Same thing, when you pass the skills test and written test you get a certificate to take to DMV and get your license.

You can alternately take the written test at DMV, practice for 30 days, then take the riding test, which is only offered at select DMV locations.

VA does have one strange part to the Motorcycle License law. If you are under 19 years old you must hold a permit for 9 months before you can get your license. While you have your learners permit you must ride with another licensed rider over the age of 21. My 17 year old daughter has been riding for 9 months now, hasn't gone back to DMV to get her license yet so she has to ride with myself or her older brother, who just took his class a week ago and is not as good of a rider as she is.

VaFish · June 1st, 2016, 10:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by motodancer

somewhat related question:
when you move to a different state, will everything transfer onto your new license? Ie., you wouldn't have to retake the motorcycle class/tests, right?

Depends upon the state. Most will accept another states license and issue you one of theirs. However I know VA will not accept another states training course, so if you took the training course in your old state but did not get a license issued to you, then you must take the VA course.

Snake · June 13th, 2016, 04:22 PM

Hello and welcome!

cbinker · June 13th, 2016, 09:23 PM

hi

May 30th, 2016, 06:33 PM	#1
supersippycup ninjette.org newbie Name: Stephanie Location: California Join Date: May 2016 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R Posts: 4	Hello, from Northern CA! New rider here! Took the class but still need to take the written but have been practicing here and here in the backroads around my neighborhood. I have a 2009 Ninja 250 that I actually had to take apart and fix a little and have been using this forum for info on my bike and finally signed up to be a member. Yay my first time signing up for a forum!

May 30th, 2016, 06:47 PM	#2
snot sammich maker Name: snot Location: West Ohio - in the kitchen Join Date: Feb 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2013 white 300, 09 KLX 250 SF, 09 thunder blue 250(traded) Posts: A lot. MOTM - Apr '15	Welcome. What class did you take? The MSF requires a permit in my area. So you have to take a written test before the classes. __________________________________________________ https://www.brocksperformance.com/VZ...0035+C450.aspx

May 30th, 2016, 06:51 PM	#3
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snot sammich maker Name: snot Location: West Ohio - in the kitchen Join Date: Feb 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2013 white 300, 09 KLX 250 SF, 09 thunder blue 250(traded) Posts: A lot. MOTM - Apr '15	Thanks for clarifying. __________________________________________________ https://www.brocksperformance.com/VZ...0035+C450.aspx

May 30th, 2016, 07:36 PM	#8
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May 30th, 2016, 06:57 PM	#4
supersippycup ninjette.org newbie Name: Stephanie Location: California Join Date: May 2016 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R Posts: 4	California Motorcyclist Safety Program It's a 3 day class that teaches you in the classroom as well as outside on bikes. At the end they evaluate you and if you pass it counts towards you behind the wheel. You can take the written test before or after taking the class.

May 30th, 2016, 07:09 PM	#6
motodancer ninjette.org member Name: S Location: Midwest Join Date: May 2016 Motorcycle(s): 08 250 Posts: 134	It's interesting to see the different requirements for each state! I took the MSF, which cost $20 in my state (you get it back if you complete the course, so it's free basically, and no permit needed) and if you pass the riding & written at the end of it, they give you a certificate to take to the DMV so you can get your license!

May 30th, 2016, 07:15 PM	#7
supersippycup ninjette.org newbie Name: Stephanie Location: California Join Date: May 2016 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R Posts: 4	http://2wheelsafety.com/course-information/ This is what I took for the course... $258 =[ and you don't get it back and you still have to take the written test..

May 30th, 2016, 07:38 PM	#9
supersippycup ninjette.org newbie Name: Stephanie Location: California Join Date: May 2016 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R Posts: 4	I took the class at Mission College in Santa Clara. Awesome people to be taught by.
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May 30th, 2016, 09:18 PM	#10
CaliGrrl ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Kerry Location: Ventura, CA Join Date: Jan 2016 Motorcycle(s): Ninja650 Posts: A lot. MOTM - Apr '18, Apr '17, Apr '16	Welcome! Yeah, here in CA you can take the class whether you've passed the written test or not yet. If you take the test, you can get your permit and ride (with conditions) for a year. Glad you enjoyed the class! I took it, too, and they had a lot of great info and it gave me a lot of confidence.

May 31st, 2016, 05:47 AM	#11
motodancer ninjette.org member Name: S Location: Midwest Join Date: May 2016 Motorcycle(s): 08 250 Posts: 134	somewhat related question: when you move to a different state, will everything transfer onto your new license? Ie., you wouldn't have to retake the motorcycle class/tests, right?

May 31st, 2016, 09:32 AM	#12
CaliGrrl ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Kerry Location: Ventura, CA Join Date: Jan 2016 Motorcycle(s): Ninja650 Posts: A lot. MOTM - Apr '18, Apr '17, Apr '16	Might have to retake the written test in a new state.

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