ReconRat Posted September 5, 2010 Report Share Posted September 5, 2010 (edited) But it's in Illinois!Listen up Ohio, how about free motorcycle classes for Ohio riders. At least for the first time riders under 25 or something. Sounds like a good idea to me.http://www.bnd.com/2010/09/05/1388912/state-officials-to-offer-free.htmlSunday, Sep. 05, 2010State officials to offer free motorcycle classes The Associated Press SPRINGFIELD, Ill. -- Illinois officials say they're offering free motorcycle riding courses. The idea is for novice and intermediate riders to learn how to ride safely.The Illinois Department of Transportation says the weekend courses for beginners will be offered in seven locations, including Pontiac, Galesburg, LaSalle and East Peoria. The classes include hands-on instruction experience and a textbook. Helmets will be provided.Any Illinois resident who's at least 16 years old and has a valid license is eligible. The courses start this month and go through October.An intermediate course will also be offered in select locations. Edited September 5, 2010 by ReconRat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReconRat Posted September 5, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 5, 2010 errr... comments says Illinois increased the licensing fee for motorcycles to pay for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jst2fst Posted September 5, 2010 Report Share Posted September 5, 2010 Just go to MSF and do Motorcycle Ohio at the BMV. Its only $25 I did mine last weekend plus wouldn't getting a motorcycle license in IL be a bit hard to transfer to Ohio? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
max power Posted September 5, 2010 Report Share Posted September 5, 2010 I believe the Junkies were offering that service. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benyen Soljax Posted September 5, 2010 Report Share Posted September 5, 2010 the motorcycle ohio classes are 25 bucks, that is practically free. The class is subsidized in ohio through a motorcycle-only fee. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shittygsxr Posted September 6, 2010 Report Share Posted September 6, 2010 I heard that a local group is securing a private MSF course for their members. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_silverfox Posted September 6, 2010 Report Share Posted September 6, 2010 Just go to MSF and do Motorcycle Ohio at the BMV. Its only $25 I did mine last weekend plus wouldn't getting a motorcycle license in IL be a bit hard to transfer to Ohio?Transferring an out-of-state license isn't hard; if you have a valid endorsement in the other state you just have to take the written test over and then pay for the license transfer. I had to transfer both a car and bike license to I had to take the written test twice. Kinda redundant, but rules are rules. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DGTL GRL Posted September 6, 2010 Report Share Posted September 6, 2010 Thanks for the info.. I'm from Illinois so I'll tell some people back there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAC Posted September 6, 2010 Report Share Posted September 6, 2010 I believe it's free for U18 here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jst2fst Posted September 6, 2010 Report Share Posted September 6, 2010 Transferring an out-of-state license isn't hard; if you have a valid endorsement in the other state you just have to take the written test over and then pay for the license transfer. I had to transfer both a car and bike license to I had to take the written test twice. Kinda redundant, but rules are rules.That was kinda my point, I mean you'll have to pay to transfer your license and what other little goodies they feel like charging. This program is good for people in IL but not so enticing for people in OH. $25 for MO or face paying fee's for an out of state license transfer and taking the written test all over again IMO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Posted September 7, 2010 Report Share Posted September 7, 2010 free would be good, but i mean come on... its only 25 bucks now. if you can afford a motorcycle and all the gear, then you can afford 25 dollars for the MSF too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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