What to expect from an MSF Course (Motorcycle Training in USA)

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CHAPTERS
0:00 Intro
2:35 Gear
3:16 Classroom Time
5:06 Learn the Bike
6:41 Skills Exercises
9:53 Avoid Risk
11:25 Continue Learning

[Enjoytheinbetween]

Texas MFS last November: Took online training courses, then 1st day of class was a 25 question test based off the online course then went to track for basic motorcycle operations. Day 2 you practice basic riding then at the end you take a riding test. It’s easy, they want you to pass. FYI 12 students and 2 had never been on a motorcycle, all passed. It was actually fun.

[SBK]

I remember when I passed my MSF course, drove back home smiling the whole way. Best feeling ever

[cadebrown]

In my course right now on lunch break. Got 100% in the skills. Now time for the written

[chaseweeks]

Best way to get better: Buy a bike, do the MSF, then sell your other vehicles so you have no choice but to ride every time you leave home. Lugging 40lbs of groceries home on the back of your bike in rush hour traffic is... an experience.

[Toasty_Boi]

I’m starting my local MSF course today, and this was the positive reinforcement I needed!!

[noahjones]

Just took the msf course last weekend and I can’t stress enough how important it is to look through your turns!!! Look where you want to go! So many people in my class struggled with it and it makes those low speed u-turns so easy. Also have confidence. You’d be amazed at how much you can do with no prior experience like me. You got this!

[domesticrifles]

After started riding I started to see how many drivers actually blow lights 10 seconds or even a minute after they turned red. Once you ride your awareness increases 20 time more

[Jonboy-]

I watched a bunch of your videos and went to a parking lot to practice. After feeling comfortable with the low-speed drills, I went to the DMV and passed my riding test... Thank you !!

[jaybou]

Pro tips:
- Do not be impressed by experienced riders who never got their license and act like "know it all-s". They generally have no idea how to properly ride and their tips will most likely be bad ones. Don't listen to them and say "yes, sir" to your coach and your coach only;
- If you never drove stick, thing is easy to learn. Once you get how the clutch work, you'll be good. You got this;
- You probably watched a couple videos of how to drive a bike at this point. You might be a tad scared by all the steps and all the things you gotta pay attention to. Do not worry: most of these things will come naturally once you'll get on the bike;
- Do not overlook parts of the course you learn to drive slowly. They're the most important. That's when you'll learn balance and handling. Driving slowly between cones might sound and look stupid, but that's when you'll learn the most;
- NEVER hesitate to ask your coach about ANYTHING. Don't be scared to sound or look stupid: if you wonder about something, chances are the majority of the class has the same question.
- Don't. Look. Down. Look where you want to go. It seems hard to do and you might get scared at the beginning, especially if you always drove your car looking right in front of you. But persist: the bike will naturally go where you look.

[parminderjaura]

I had a terrible experience during my MSF course. They went on with the riding lesson in the heaviest rainstorm we had in NJ this year (in april). 15 students, more than a full class (there were two classes at once) failed. I became sick and sore from the cold weather even with rain gear. Additionally the instructors were very unprofessional and rude with everyone, they treated it all as a joke. I personally advise people against their particular course and location but I hope everyone else has better experiences.

[pazzpop]

I took the MSF last month. I was the only one who passed and I was the only one there who has never ridden a motorcycle before. There were 3 of us taking the class in total, one kept dropping his bike and almost crashed and the other did not pass the riding test. I thought it was pretty easy but I did do a lot of studying about motorcycles and watched a lot of riding tutorials and I think that helped me a little bit.

[zthecat]

I actually just completed my MSF basic course this past weekend. While I've been riding bicycles my whole life, and I know how to drive manual, this was my first time riding a motorcycle. it was honestly so much harder than I expected. And because of that, it was even more worth it than I thought. I was completely exhausted after the first day, and I didn't know if I would make it make the second day. But I did it, and the second day was so much better. Everything just clicks at the end, and you start to finally have fun. The thing is that I can't imagine trying to learn, and do all that stuff on my own.

Also, an important thing to note is that all of our "book learning" was done online at home. I'm in Minnesota by the way. We just had to take a 5 hour online course, and then bring in a printed certificate the first day of the class. I'd definitely prefer that over an in-person class, since you could take as many brakes as you wanted, you could do some one day, and finish it the next, and I could go over the material again if I felt like I missed something.

Anyways, my point being that if you're a new rider, and you care about your safety or riding skills at all, you should absolutely take one of these classes. I saw some people in the comments had less than great experiences, but mine was awesome. The instructors were amazing. The main thing I would recommend is DO NOT plan to go on a hot weekend. You're spending a lot of time sitting still, or going at slow speeds. It was only 75 degrees during my course, and I literally wouldn't have been able to finish if it was like a 90 degree day. Wait till later in the year when it cools down if you have to.

[davidleatherwood]

It's next-to-impossible to fail the MSF course. One of the students in my class crashed their bike right in front of the examiner and still passed with flying colors

[michaeladjei]

I failed the msf course but I will take it again can’t give up.

[nicholas]

For those watching this, know this, your biggest thing to overcome is your own thoughts. Listen to your instructor and follow their advice. Don't let your own thoughts tear you down. A good instructor will identify your mistakes immediately and give you commands to fix them. They'll say things like, "Use your head more" or "Knees tight to the tank" or "Eyes up." Take those commands literally. They will improve your ability and boost your comfort and confidence. I took my msf with zero motorcycle experience. I was familiar with shifting from an atv I had 20 years prior, and of course, I could ride a bicycle. I passed my test with just 1 foot down penalty on the low-speed u-turn. I had a great time and owe it all to the expertise of my instructor.

[Kagawwy]

Just took my MSF Course today and passed.
It really depends on the teacher and class size. I had a class size of 6 and a great teacher(shout out to Camden in Anderson, IN) who helped when I was getting stuck.

[shamrockjack]

I took my bike out on the street for the first time yesterday with a friend and I stalled 3 times in a row on green and I can't begin to describe how embarrassing that was.. definitely need that MSF course asap

[Gratefulgod]

Passed mine last weekend, definitely gonna remember that class man. If ur tryna ride don’t be a dumbass. Take the time and spend the bread for the class. You’ll get cheaper insurance and you’ll learn first hand techniques from the older instructors that have been doing this shit for a while. I thought I didn’t need it but surprise surprise I in fact did and am glad I took it. Be safe out there homies and watch out for target fixation. People will literally be looking at you and still drive toward you, happened to me like four days ago. Be safe love you bois ❤

[todayzmomma]

I was so happy nothing could bring me down. I've been riding everyday every since

[grntprkns]

The most recent MSF “classroom” section was online. We spent maybe 30 minutes in the classroom with introductions and what to expect. Then we spent the rest of that day and the next on the actual riding course. At the very end of the second day we took the final “written” (multiple choice) exam which took about 5-10 minutes depending on how much you paid attention during the online course.