MSF class, yay.. - Page 2

RCM78 · 01-18-2009, 06:20 PM

The easiest way to perform all the slow speed manuevers is hold the throttle at a certain point and control the speed of the bike with the clutch. They call it the friction zone. Makes it alot easier.

OneSickPsycho · 01-18-2009, 06:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RCM78

The easiest way to perform all the slow speed manuevers is hold the throttle at a certain point and control the speed of the bike with the clutch. They call it the friction zone. Makes it alot easier.

And drag the rear brake...

Sixxxxer · 01-18-2009, 06:44 PM

I did everything right except braking...I braked late and got marked off otherwise i was perfecy...But those figure 8's were definatly a bitch.

As stated, Practice is the best thing to do.

Mr Lefty · 01-18-2009, 06:49 PM

i got marked down for doing the two finger mcgillicutty... don't need 4 fingers to stop my bike... bitch will stand on end with just two.

the instructor who rode a old fireblade said she understood but had to mark me down because of it.

Sixxxxer · 01-18-2009, 06:52 PM

I would put my feet down before i came to a full stop...Instructor was like Stop ddoing that...I was like sorry it happens without me even realizing it. And I loved when we were sitting therer you HAD to have both hands on the bars...I got yelled at like 5 times for not doing it.

njchopper87 · 01-18-2009, 07:19 PM

I passed! I fucked up on the cone swerving though. I tried doing it in 1st because I couldn't get to 2nd in time, and I suck riding around in 1st. My U-turns blew too, but I wasn't expecting much going into that part anyway. I didn't put my foot down, but made a fucked up 8 lol. Clutch issues dissapeared on the plus side. Thanks for the advice on that btw.

All in all, I'm glad I took the class. It was fun, and having the practice bike was nice too. Many lessons both big and small were learned.. including to check and make sure the kickstand is down.. This shit should definetly be required to get a license. The instructors also said they'd be happy to give one on one lessons free of charge as well for everyone wishing to follow up on what they've learned. Something I'm definetly gonna take advantage of.

Now I need a bike.. and an emptly parking lot.

I'm not sure if you guys know, but they updated the policy reguarding licensing. You can now get licensed to ride just from taking the beginer course. We weren't even told they updated that either, so that was a nice surprise.

Mr Lefty · 01-18-2009, 07:29 PM

congrats! yeah get a bike and hit the lot!! be safe and HAVE FUN!!!

rogue · 01-18-2009, 08:03 PM

Woot! Congrats on passing!

Cutty72 · 01-18-2009, 08:41 PM

Congrats.

ND has the same rules. Get your license by passing the MSF and your permit test.

Ninjakel · 01-18-2009, 08:43 PM

congrats!!!!

01-18-2009, 06:20 PM	#1
RCM78 Slow Poke Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: NJ Moto: '05 R1 Posts: 61	The easiest way to perform all the slow speed manuevers is hold the throttle at a certain point and control the speed of the bike with the clutch. They call it the friction zone. Makes it alot easier. __________________ ---RCM78 '01 Valk '05 R1 TPM Coach #71 http://www.teampromotion.com

01-18-2009, 06:44 PM	#3
Sixxxxer Like Gixxxxer But Not Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Dirty Jersey Moto: 2008 ZX6R Posts: 4,891	I did everything right except braking...I braked late and got marked off otherwise i was perfecy...But those figure 8's were definatly a bitch. As stated, Practice is the best thing to do. __________________ [FRSH] Candy Plasma Blue

01-18-2009, 06:52 PM	#5
Sixxxxer Like Gixxxxer But Not Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Dirty Jersey Moto: 2008 ZX6R Posts: 4,891	I would put my feet down before i came to a full stop...Instructor was like Stop ddoing that...I was like sorry it happens without me even realizing it. And I loved when we were sitting therer you HAD to have both hands on the bars...I got yelled at like 5 times for not doing it. __________________ [FRSH] Candy Plasma Blue

01-18-2009, 08:43 PM	#10
Ninjakel Post whorette Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: South Florida Moto: 2006 GSXR 600- Posts: 3,992	congrats!!!! __________________ I'm gonna punch you in the ovary, that's what I'm gonna do. A straight shot. Right to the babymaker. --Ron Burgundy-- Anchorman

01-18-2009, 06:49 PM	#4
Mr Lefty TWFix Legend Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Denver CO Moto: 01 BMW F650GS Dakar Posts: 15,677	i got marked down for doing the two finger mcgillicutty... don't need 4 fingers to stop my bike... bitch will stand on end with just two. the instructor who rode a old fireblade said she understood but had to mark me down because of it.

01-18-2009, 07:19 PM	#6
njchopper87 Bored Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Sumter, SC Moto: '01 Spirit 750 Posts: 1,535	I passed! I fucked up on the cone swerving though. I tried doing it in 1st because I couldn't get to 2nd in time, and I suck riding around in 1st. My U-turns blew too, but I wasn't expecting much going into that part anyway. I didn't put my foot down, but made a fucked up 8 lol. Clutch issues dissapeared on the plus side. Thanks for the advice on that btw. All in all, I'm glad I took the class. It was fun, and having the practice bike was nice too. Many lessons both big and small were learned.. including to check and make sure the kickstand is down.. This shit should definetly be required to get a license. The instructors also said they'd be happy to give one on one lessons free of charge as well for everyone wishing to follow up on what they've learned. Something I'm definetly gonna take advantage of. Now I need a bike.. and an emptly parking lot. I'm not sure if you guys know, but they updated the policy reguarding licensing. You can now get licensed to ride just from taking the beginer course. We weren't even told they updated that either, so that was a nice surprise.

01-18-2009, 07:29 PM	#7
Mr Lefty TWFix Legend Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Denver CO Moto: 01 BMW F650GS Dakar Posts: 15,677	congrats! yeah get a bike and hit the lot!! be safe and HAVE FUN!!!