[Visionary]

So I have been riding around on my motorcycle permit the last few months. Some 23 years ago was the last time I rode a bike up until January of this year when I bought a Suzuki M50 and then in February I bought my Stryker. So I decided to sign up for the Motorcycle Safety Foundation course. This class was great and alot of fun bringing some new stuff I never knew to the table and refreshing what I used to know. While I had to endure riding a Suzuki GZX 250 for 2 days which isn't the most comfortable thing to ride at 6'3" and 280 pounds it made me realise how much I needed to practice certain things. Almost anyone can ride in a straight line, these guys put us through some really good scenarios and cornering test. In the end my confidence and skills definately improved and I walked away with a waiver for my license! ;D I would recommend a course like this to new and old riders. If anything it puts you to the test in what you know.

 

[11Stryker]

Sounds like you went to Groton where my Son and I went?

 

[Visionary]

Sounds like you went to Groton where my Son and I went?

I sure did, great way to spend my 40th Birthday...on a bike away from the wife, lol....

 

[fujums]

Did the same thing here in Illinois last fall and I'm with you on the 250cc bikes. That said, I'm really glad I did it too and recommend it to anyone whose been away from bikes for a while. A great refresher and you don't have to take the state test if you pass.

 

[J4patrice]

I too use to ride over 20 years ago and then 2 years ago went to the Illinois motorcycle training class. It was a great refresher on skills that I hadn't used in years. Definitely something everyone should do.

 

[snowman68]

My bro-in-law took the class and said even with riding many years, moved from different state, he learned new things and other stuff was a good refresher. Also learning new things are a lot easier on a 250 than a 1300 or bigger. This spring or summer my lil bro n I are gonna do it.

 

[Visionary]

Waiting for the DMV to open and I will finally be legal to ride : . Going to be a beautiful 84 degree day today!

 

[roger]

In my opinion they should make this class mandatory in NY. I have attended many bike nights and as i walked around and over hearing people talk i was amazed at how many people are riding around on just a permit, mostly the young crowd on sport bikes some older people too. In SC you are aloud to ride on your permit alone so they have no reason to get a full lisence.

 

[J4patrice]

In my opinion they should make this class mandatory in NY. I have attended many bike nights and as i walked around and over hearing people talk i was amazed at how many people are riding around on just a permit, mostly the young crowd on sport bikes some older people too. In SC you are aloud to ride on your permit alone so they have no reason to get a full lisence.

It should be mandatory everywhere. Lots of young people riding around in IL without a permit or license, mostly on sport bikes. In IL you cannot ride alone and you cannot ride after dark on your permit.

 

[iweldit]

I'm in SC, and they are a little lax with the permits around here. I've ridden bikes here for several years, all on a permit (just go in, give them a couple bucks, and it's renewed). You are not supposed to ride after dark here, unless you are with a guardian. Since I'm 44, I figure that's guardian enough.