MSF - Vermont for Girlfriend

[SSearchVT]

My girlfriend has never ridden a motorcycle and wants to learn. The only bike I have is my CBR600, which I think is way too much to learn on. Is the basic rider course appropriate? Also, where and when is one scheduled in Vermont?

Thanks in advance.

[02SuperHawkRdr]

Well, I Googled my way to an answer for you. It appears that VT has 3 courses (basic, which is what she would need; intermediate, and experienced).

The number to call for class dates and info is:
1-800-529-2535

The cost is only $125 for the BRC, which is pretty cheap. It says that everything is provided, so you don't need to put her on the CBR to attend the class.

[sahd03]

That's the cool thing about the MSF BRC, they provide the bike! Usually a bunch of 250's randing from an enduro to a cruiser-style. It's lots and lots of fun and I highly recommend it. I did mine after already having ridden a bit and it was still a blast.

[OreoGaborio]

werd, all ya need is a permit & proper clothing... jeans, close toed shoes, raingear if needed (i needed it one day) etc etc etc. They give you helmet & bike. I think they had Suzuki GZ250's and Honda Nighthawk 250's at my school in MA

hit up the MSF webpage for more info

http://www.msf-usa.org/

[Nikon]

Scott - they provide everything you need but they fill up FAST. I don't know when the next one avail is but if you call the number that Super posted and leave them your addy they will send you the info. A buddy of mine is taking it this july and the 4th of july was the first date they had avail when he called in March......Get on that # fast - its a machine so 24 hrs a day works.....

[sahd03]

Check and see if you need your own helmet - I had to take my helmet to the course I did while living in NY State. MA provides helmets, dunno about VT.

[02SuperHawkRdr]

I'm pretty sure the helmet is included.

EDIT: oh, here we go... INFO

[VTSV]

In VT, its a very good idea to take the MSF and get the license exemption because as far as I remember, the road test is a bitch. Lots of tight slow 1mph turns in a sandy, cracked pavement, parking lot. Also, depending which examiner is having a good or bad day will determine who passes or not.

The test is really a great determining factor as who will be a good driver and who will not...no seriously...no sarcasm in what I'm saying...i swear...

[SSearchVT]

I took the riding test back in 1985. I remember people chuckling when I unloaded my 100 cc enduro bike out of the pickup truck, and put on my full faced MX helmet with numbers on the side. They were on Intercepters, A gold wing, and a few harleys. The guy giving the test was the only one with a straight face.

I had been racing MX since I was 6, and was the first to go on the course, which on that bike was a breeze. My truck was blocked in so I had to wait until everyone was done. After the second guy dropped his bike they all wanted to borrow mine... :-)

Thanks for the responses guys, The girlfriend is excited about the course and is saving up the money...

[Borislav]

Can't say enough about that class. It was so much fun and I learned so much, pluse you get your liscence in the end.

[Nikon]

Originally posted by VTSV
In VT, its a very good idea to take the MSF and get the license exemption because as far as I remember, the road test is a bitch. Lots of tight slow 1mph turns in a sandy, cracked pavement, parking lot. Also, depending which examiner is having a good or bad day will determine who passes or not.

The test is really a great determining factor as who will be a good driver and who will not...no seriously...no sarcasm in what I'm saying...i swear...

not too bad - I took the test a month after I got my permit with only that long on a bike and I passed with no points taken off...

but then again - I rule