haakon59Yes, I plan on taking the MSF and there are 3 companies in my area which offer it. I am guessing most of my riding will be in town, but I will likely be using it on highways too (50 mph).
Lately, I have been looking at 750cc size motorcycles which weigh around 500 lbs (depending on the brand) and which I feel comfortable on. But, I think I am going to stick with a 250cc motorcycle, if I go this direction. Several writers have commented on the usefulness of learning on a smaller bike which doesn’t have the power to accelerate as much, etc., and I feel this is good advice. Besides, part of my motivation is gas savings.
I am a little worried that I won’t be able to learn how to shift fast enough to pass the MSF course–even though generally I am coordinated, etc. 8 hours of practice seems like a very short timespan to me and I don’t currently own a bike so I can’t practice. This is part of the reason I am a little concerned.
