Motorcycle Safety Foundation - Rider's Course

Creeper · 02-28-2005, 12:54 PM

I finally took the beginner's Motorcycle Rider Course at my local community college. I should have taken this last year but I procrastinated. I definitely recommend this to anyone who is new to motorcycles. I believe the MSF offers this at community colleges all over the country. Aside from learning how to execute the basics properly, there are a million little things you never think of that you will learn in the class and it will make you a better rider. Enrollment was $100 and every student has their own motorcycle throughout the course. It pretty much killed my weekend but it was worth it. Friday = 5:30pm-9:30pm, Sat = 7:30am-6:00pm but we finished by 4:45pm, Sun = 7:30am-5:00pm but we finished by 2:30pm. Everyone passed the course and now any of us can walk into the DMV and get our Class M endorsement without taking the DMV's test. For those interested, there is also an advanced course. Overall it was well worth the $100!!

Newfie TLR · 02-28-2005, 1:00 PM

Congrats Creeper

It's a little different here, but eventually to the same effect.

CRU · 02-28-2005, 1:33 PM

$100? Damn that's a deal compared to here. They want $235 here.

Newfie TLR · 02-28-2005, 2:24 PM

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Originally Posted by CRU

$100? Damn that's a deal compared to here. They want $235 here.

$370 Cdn Funny Money here, maybe going up this year.

Red Rider · 02-28-2005, 3:29 PM

Didn't Honda used to pay like $75 towards the MSF course when you bought a new bike? Money well spent regardless of the cost.

EDDIE110171 · 02-28-2005, 4:11 PM

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Originally Posted by CRU

$100? Damn that's a deal compared to here. They want $235 here.

It's $250.00 in Miami, but it includes the bike and insurance for the bike. It's worth the extra $150.00 because if you drop you own bike, it will surely cost more than $150.00.

Newfie TLR · 02-28-2005, 4:17 PM

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Originally Posted by EDDIE110171

It's $250.00 in Miami, but it includes the bike and insurance for the bike. It's worth the extra $150.00 because if you drop you own bike, it will surely cost more than $150.00.

You allowed to ride your own bikes for the course down there?? Anyone else know of a course that allows you to ride your own??

deftones156 · 02-28-2005, 4:28 PM

Only $75 at Western Wisconsin Technical College.

That was a while ago though. I don't know if prices went up.

EDDIE110171 · 02-28-2005, 4:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Newfie TLR

You allowed to ride your own bikes for the course down there?? Anyone else know of a course that allows you to ride your own??

You can ride you own too, I usually tell people to pay the extra and drop someone elses bike. Heck some newby might even run into your bike.

SJ96F3 · 02-28-2005, 4:59 PM

Check with your insurance provider. I know some will actually discount your cycle insurance once you've taken the course. That's the real financial benefit.

Newfie TLR · 02-28-2005, 5:06 PM

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Originally Posted by SJ96F3

Check with your insurance provider. I know some will actually discount your cycle insurance once you've taken the course. That's the real financial benefit.

I think all (correct me if I'm wrong) insurance companies will give a discount upon completion of an MSF course. The amounts may vary though. I've heard figures from students ranging from $200 / yr to $3500 / yr.

thompsonian · 02-28-2005, 6:10 PM

Man...I got my MSF course from Honda Rider Ed. in Troy OH for only $25. Lucky me!

Northern RR · 02-28-2005, 7:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Newfie TLR

You allowed to ride your own bikes for the course down there?? Anyone else know of a course that allows you to ride your own??

You have to ride your own on the M2 exit course that you need to take to get your full liscence now. if you take the course through the college you have to as well...dont know if that is what you meant but...

oh well

freq · 02-28-2005, 8:18 PM

Free in the state of Pennsylvania. Actually the cost of your permit covers it. $16. I took the test many years ago and re-took the test with the wife about five years ago. Upon completion of the test your permit automatically become a license. Never even see a Pa. State Trooper. No offense Chain, I just have an aversion toward authority figures.

deez · 02-28-2005, 8:33 PM

Thanks for posting this, I need to go take the experienced course again, I like to take it every couple of years, just to refresh, that and my insurance companies only allows the discount with a 3 year window of taking the course.

CBR929RE · 02-28-2005, 9:15 PM

I took it a couple years ago. I think it was $225 for the beginner course. All I can say is I definetly woulda have paid more if it was more. I don't think you can use your own bike in the beginner course but in the advance course you used your own. The only part of the little license test at the end (all the manuevers you had done the previous couple days) was this simple right hand curve I actually took on the wrong side of the cones. I took it tighter than it was. Oh well. I got sorta yelled at a couple times for getting into third. Another kid did also. We used little Honda Rebel 250s, fun little bikes. I also get a discount on insurance, not sure how much it is though. It's not listed on my coverages pages anywhere as an amount but its on there.

Intimidator · 02-28-2005, 9:28 PM

I believe here in CA it's $100 if you're under 21 years old and around $250 if you're over 21.

Scout · 03-02-2005, 3:48 AM

For the lazy:

http://www.msf-usa.org/

and for the really lazy Californians:

http://www.ca-msp.org/RiderCourse_Lo..._locations.htm

CA Basic:
Fees range from $150 for students under 21 to $198 for others depending on the training site. Most motorcycles used in the course are loaned by local dealers and are either 125cc or 250cc.

CA Experienced:
Using your own motorcycle, you'll put into practice the techniques of managing traction, stopping quickly, cornering and swerving. The ERC Suite courses may qualify graduates for insurance premium discounts with some motorcycle insurers.