Angrish Posted June 3, 2008 Report Share Posted June 3, 2008 If you run they take it.That course is for girls...J/K:lol:I took my test ....switch back on a big hog dog copper!! W/ matching shoes and brain bucket. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gixxie750 Posted June 3, 2008 Report Share Posted June 3, 2008 test,got 100% but was hard as hell! I wish car drivers had to do tests like that to drive! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fonzie Posted June 3, 2008 Report Share Posted June 3, 2008 Just went for the test....No MSF.Took mine on an '82 Yamaha Vision 550. Great bike to do it on....lightweight & nimble. Adjusted my idle so I just released the clutch & coasted through everything without having to worry about my throttle. Passed the first time.Only thing I had to re-do was the part where they have you race up to the line, then slam on the brakes for a controlled skid/stop. I sandbagged the guy the first time, so he sent me back to "go faster" Good luck again tomorrow Maggs!! Post up when you get back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul2280 Posted June 3, 2008 Report Share Posted June 3, 2008 went for the test right away after 6 months of temps.....did well enough to pass the first time.....I put my foot down in the slolam course .it waslike -3 points Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAMBUSA Posted June 3, 2008 Report Share Posted June 3, 2008 Yep, 2001 XX is my dream bike, and i got her a few months ago...I've been riding since i was 8 (i got a minibike) when i turned 12 i traded up for a kawasaki 550 ltd...had a couple of CB750's since then, and have had my permit more times than i care to count: something always happens to get in my way (last year i couldn't get my bike to charge, so i needed a new battery every 15 miles or so)Nope, not new to riding, 6 years of exp..(legally)I'm same as you. I've had to get a permit every year because somethin happens. Last year it was because I broke my arm in 3 places. Prior to that I tore my MCL in my left knee, broke rib and dislocated collar bone. Prior to that was back surgery, fractured vertebrae and more broken ribs. Only one injury was from a motorcycle wreck.Going the 9th for the MSF course so i can get the insurance reduction. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magley64 Posted June 3, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 3, 2008 test cancelled, rain...maybe next tuesday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Posted June 3, 2008 Report Share Posted June 3, 2008 lol i took my test in a slight rain. the guy here said he doesnt cancel unless its a torrental downpour. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magley64 Posted June 3, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 3, 2008 I had no problems, my pirelli's are great in rain, but i guess they didn't want to put on their raincoats... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shittygsxr Posted June 3, 2008 Report Share Posted June 3, 2008 it was lightly raining when I took mine and dude just hurried me along and I passed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magley64 Posted June 3, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 3, 2008 the only think that i'm even slightly concerned with is the tight u-turn...i haven't quite turned with my forks against stops yet...if they give me 2 full lanes, i can definitely do it, a lane and 1/2, maybe not... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Posted June 3, 2008 Report Share Posted June 3, 2008 u turns are easy. you get more than 2 spaces if you are using a 500cc or larger. stay in first gear, use the rear brake to control your speed.the most important thing about making u turns though, is look where you want to go and not where you're going. turn your head around and look over your shoulder.easy peasy.another trick ppl do is, like fonz said, turn your idle up a bit. when you let out the clutch you should just coast along, and not have to worry about the throttle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magley64 Posted June 3, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 3, 2008 thanks for the tips, the 'bird has enough torque to idle out the clutch without stalling, she rolls along at about 8 mph with no throttle in 1st Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Posted June 3, 2008 Report Share Posted June 3, 2008 good deal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magley64 Posted June 17, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 17, 2008 shit shit shit shit shit....shit...mother nature HATES me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disclaimer Posted June 17, 2008 Report Share Posted June 17, 2008 Ha... you need to keep posting the dates you want to take your endorsement.I'll be sure NOT to ride into work those days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flounder Posted June 17, 2008 Report Share Posted June 17, 2008 Took the test 1 month after buying my first bike 05-750 and having never ridden before. Passed the first time. Im sure luck helped. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jon_SV650 Posted June 17, 2008 Report Share Posted June 17, 2008 Took the test 1 month after buying my first bike 05-750 and having never ridden before. Passed the first time. Im sure luck helped.same here...I have only been on the road (used to dirt ride) for 2.5 weeks. Got my endorsement last week...test is very easy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teej Posted June 17, 2008 Report Share Posted June 17, 2008 Test is to easy. But then again i took it on a DR 350 suzuki. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magley64 Posted June 17, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 17, 2008 i can pass the test in the rain...but it doesn't count... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAMBUSA Posted June 17, 2008 Report Share Posted June 17, 2008 I'm finally legal as of last Wednesday. So where's that poll thread so I can change my vote lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BonkerS Posted June 17, 2008 Report Share Posted June 17, 2008 I didn't think it was hard at all. The only pain is the cone weave IMHO. I had been riding for only two weeks, took it on my 600rr and passed with only five points in deductions (missed 2 cones in the cone weave, lol). Three others were there though. Two of them were on 250cc bikes, one of them failed on his 600 and borrowed the 250cc, third guy was on a lil scooter. The two guys on the 250cc bikes failed half-way through, scooter barely passed with 10 points (11 is failure). Biggest thing is not getting worked up if you FUBAR the cone weave, just make sure you keep trucking along, keep your feet up, and nail the u-turn (LOOK WHERE YOU WANT TO GO, NOT THE LINES!!!). Everything else is a cake walk! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
50znfty Posted June 17, 2008 Report Share Posted June 17, 2008 Just took the MSF course. Got my endorsment. Picked up my 750 the next day and have been comfortable riding. Learned a lot of skills that will be helpful. For $25 and a few hours of my time and the chance to use a 250 to do all of that on, worth my money and time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troyec001 Posted June 18, 2008 Report Share Posted June 18, 2008 Taking the MSF Course drops your insurance? I wasn't aware of this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magley64 Posted June 18, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 18, 2008 yes troy, most insurance companies will knock off a few $ for passing the MSF course... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DangBruhY Posted June 18, 2008 Report Share Posted June 18, 2008 I took the MSF course a LONG time ago. It was worth the $100 I had to spend, when I was in California.Yall have it lucky here in Ohio. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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