Nervous About MSF

1994juggernaut · May 11th, 2012, 11:46 PM

I'm going to the first day of the course tomorrow and not gonna lie I'm nervous. Any tips would be great.

nautica · May 12th, 2012, 04:43 AM

Relax and have fun. I just completed mine a few weeks ago and had almost no riding experience but learned a lot. It's not too difficult, just pay attention and really try to learn instead of only trying to pass the exercise, and don't get egotistical thinking you're too good. Other than that, enjoy it and good job getting some training for yourself.

NathanUc · May 12th, 2012, 04:45 AM

I'd say relax and you have little to nothing to worry about it. It's mega mega easy as long as you pay attention and don't try anything stupid.

At least here,they seem to pass just about anyone as long as you don't crash...

Sigma.40 · May 12th, 2012, 05:28 AM

They take small baby steps. Its nothing to be nervous about. The only people that failed in my class were a grandmother and her granddaughter that dropped the bike 4 or 5 times. They probably would've failed if they were riding bicycles.

Alex · May 12th, 2012, 08:38 AM

/moved to riding skills

SharInATL · May 12th, 2012, 04:08 PM

I just finished day 1 of my MSF course. I'm a total newbie, no experience outside of a 2hr intro course I took about 2 months ago. We started the day on the range, not in the classroom. Is this normal? And since it's supposed to rain tomorrow we spent the ENTIRE day on the range to minimize riding time in the rain tomorrow.

I will say that the box u-turn and S curves were super hard to me. Is that a pass/fail test or do they just take points off if you don't do it right? I only did it in the box and between the lines once out of like 4-5 times.

Other than than I had fun and learned a lot. One person, an older gentlemen was asked to leave as the instructor didn't think he was quite ready. One person low sided in a turn because he was going too fast and panicked by using the front brake in the turn. Interesting day to say the least.

Jimboslice32 · May 12th, 2012, 04:42 PM

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Originally Posted by SharInATL

I will say that the box u-turn and S curves were super hard to me. Is that a pass/fail test or do they just take points off if you don't do it right? I only did it in the box and between the lines once out of like 4-5 times.

Usually, it is not a pass/fail kind of test. I just recently took the MSF course (3-4 weeks ago) and the instructor told us he simply had to take points off if we "had a wheel go outside of the line, or if we put our foot down in the middle of a turn". So you aren't going to fail unless you a) drop the bike, or b) seriously screw it up repeatedly. I'm sure you will do fine; just make sure to have as much fun as you possibly can!

Good luck!

SharInATL · May 13th, 2012, 03:45 PM

I totally FUBARed the box turn lol, but I passed the test and got my waiver. WOO HOO!

I couldn't help myself so I took my bike for a celebratory ride down my street and back. That was the first time I got to ride my own bike since I bought it 10 days ago.

xSean13 · May 13th, 2012, 03:57 PM

As a person who scored 100 on the written and riding skills test, I'm not sure what all they take points off for.

I also took my bike up and down the street before having the chance to get the M on my license & any tags :P

Congrats, though!

SharInATL · May 13th, 2012, 04:01 PM

I was the only person in my class to score 100 on the written test. I should add that we took our skills test in the pouring rain so I got points taken for the quick stop as well...guess I was being cautious and didn't want to skid or lock up on the wet pavement. I would think they'd take that into consideration but they don't. Either way, can't wait for my first official ride once I get my license!

UjaasG35 · May 13th, 2012, 04:42 PM

nervous about what? just get proper rest, bring lots of food for lunch, and really practice the practical part

1994juggernaut · May 13th, 2012, 05:43 PM

I passed! Only ended up with 1 point for the skills test and I had a perfect score for the written. Only one person failed but he dropped the bike so...

Hoodie Ninja · May 13th, 2012, 06:14 PM

Congrats! Ride safe!

May 11th, 2012, 11:46 PM	#1
1994juggernaut ninjette.org member Name: Logan Location: Henderson Join Date: Feb 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2003 Vulcan 800 Classic and 2005 KX250F Posts: 110	Nervous About MSF I'm going to the first day of the course tomorrow and not gonna lie I'm nervous. Any tips would be great.

May 12th, 2012, 04:45 AM	#3
NathanUc B-Town Ninja Name: Nathan Location: Bloomington, IN Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): Black 2013 Ninja ZX6R ABS Posts: 609 Blog Entries: 3	I'd say relax and you have little to nothing to worry about it. It's mega mega easy as long as you pay attention and don't try anything stupid. At least here,they seem to pass just about anyone as long as you don't crash... __________________________________________________ Downgraded to a 2013 636. Previous owner of a 2010 250r --------------------------------- My moto-vlog YouTube channel http://www.youtube.com/bloomingtonninja

May 12th, 2012, 08:38 AM	#5
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May 12th, 2012, 04:43 AM	#2
nautica Gixxer Powered Name: Brett Location: OH Join Date: Mar 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2007 GSXR 600 Posts: 397	Relax and have fun. I just completed mine a few weeks ago and had almost no riding experience but learned a lot. It's not too difficult, just pay attention and really try to learn instead of only trying to pass the exercise, and don't get egotistical thinking you're too good. Other than that, enjoy it and good job getting some training for yourself.

May 12th, 2012, 05:28 AM	#4
Sigma.40 ninjette.org member Name: Alex Location: Traverse City, Michigan Join Date: Mar 2012 Motorcycle(s): 1999 "1000cc" ZX9R Posts: 194	They take small baby steps. Its nothing to be nervous about. The only people that failed in my class were a grandmother and her granddaughter that dropped the bike 4 or 5 times. They probably would've failed if they were riding bicycles.

May 12th, 2012, 04:08 PM	#6
SharInATL ninjette.org member Name: Shar Location: Atlanta Join Date: May 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2011 Black 250r (SOLD) Now - 2006 GSXR 750 Posts: 79	I just finished day 1 of my MSF course. I'm a total newbie, no experience outside of a 2hr intro course I took about 2 months ago. We started the day on the range, not in the classroom. Is this normal? And since it's supposed to rain tomorrow we spent the ENTIRE day on the range to minimize riding time in the rain tomorrow. I will say that the box u-turn and S curves were super hard to me. Is that a pass/fail test or do they just take points off if you don't do it right? I only did it in the box and between the lines once out of like 4-5 times. Other than than I had fun and learned a lot. One person, an older gentlemen was asked to leave as the instructor didn't think he was quite ready. One person low sided in a turn because he was going too fast and panicked by using the front brake in the turn. Interesting day to say the least.

May 13th, 2012, 03:45 PM	#8
SharInATL ninjette.org member Name: Shar Location: Atlanta Join Date: May 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2011 Black 250r (SOLD) Now - 2006 GSXR 750 Posts: 79	I totally FUBARed the box turn lol, but I passed the test and got my waiver. WOO HOO! I couldn't help myself so I took my bike for a celebratory ride down my street and back. That was the first time I got to ride my own bike since I bought it 10 days ago.

May 13th, 2012, 03:57 PM	#9
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.	As a person who scored 100 on the written and riding skills test, I'm not sure what all they take points off for. I also took my bike up and down the street before having the chance to get the M on my license & any tags :P Congrats, though!

May 13th, 2012, 04:01 PM	#10
SharInATL ninjette.org member Name: Shar Location: Atlanta Join Date: May 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2011 Black 250r (SOLD) Now - 2006 GSXR 750 Posts: 79	I was the only person in my class to score 100 on the written test. I should add that we took our skills test in the pouring rain so I got points taken for the quick stop as well...guess I was being cautious and didn't want to skid or lock up on the wet pavement. I would think they'd take that into consideration but they don't. Either way, can't wait for my first official ride once I get my license!

May 13th, 2012, 05:43 PM	#12
1994juggernaut ninjette.org member Name: Logan Location: Henderson Join Date: Feb 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2003 Vulcan 800 Classic and 2005 KX250F Posts: 110	I passed! Only ended up with 1 point for the skills test and I had a perfect score for the written. Only one person failed but he dropped the bike so...

May 13th, 2012, 06:14 PM	#13
Hoodie Ninja ninjette.org member Name: Zach Location: Vestal, NY Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2011 Ninja 250R Special Posts: 78	Congrats! Ride safe!