[madjak30]

I know the class is modelled after the MSF classes, they even use their videos for training. Most of the class is spent in a controlled environment doing the skills building and evaluations…but on the final day, they take you on a road ride for about an hour and stop about every 10-15 mins to give pointers and hints to help you with your road test. You know, things to watch out for…when stopping at a stop sign, be sure to stop at the line then move forward to see the on coming traffic…I forgot that one on my road test a couple of times…BAD BAD BAD…

Anyway, I think the course itself is very similar to the MSF course…but they add in the road ride part. I learned more in those two and a half days than I probably would have in a season of riding…and without the bad habbits that would have to be un-learned if you took the course later…it was by far the second best choice I made, the first being deciding to get a bike and ride…lol

[owlie]

Yep- I took my class Thursday evening. I posted up my thoughts here: https://www.bestbeginnermotorcycles.com/forum/forum/3776/experiences-experienced-rider-course

[owlie]

It is great to hear that you passed. It sounds like you had a fantastic time.

[ShamRock229]

Congrats on having a successful class! I’ve done the same thing before in regards to the stop sign, but once you experience more of them, you get a lot better at it stopping before the bar. Plus if you take the same route everyday, you know which stops have a limited view that requires you to move forward to get a better view. One thing I had trouble was with coming to a stop at a redlight in the right turning lane. I would have the habit of slightly turning right before I stopped completely and I almost dropped the bike.

It sounds like you guys have the better structure for the class up there. Dont get me wrong, I learned 90% of what I know about riding from the BRC, but I was still hesitant about getting on the road the first time, even with hours of practice by myself. I think if they could have worked in some road time with the instructors, I would have been feeling twice as confident.

[madjak30]

The road ride was right at the end of the day and did a lot for the confidence…I think everyone mentioned it at the end of the day…there were a couple of the riders that were very uneasy getting much past first gear when we were practicing on the course, but part of the road ride was down the hiway (secondary) at 55mph…so they didn’t have a choice, they had to pick up the pace. They were the ones who really appreciated the road ride…it made them realize that the ride smoothed out past 15mph…

I think the course was absolutely great, kinda pricy but worth every penny.

[gitchy42]

Congratulations on completing the course and passing the test! Sounds like a great course too. Can’t wait to hear how the GS500 rides.

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