Want to take the MSF course cheap???

[e30addict]

well when I went they wouldn't even let us sit the class if we didn't show them our permit but it could have changed

that's because cycles doesn't know their ass from their elbow

[toocrazy2yoo]

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Hey, just cause we had words a couple of years ago on the subject doesn't mean you have to grab popcorn, Degsey..

Doc, you can drop in anytime to defend my honor on the subject. I only said the Virginia MSF folks were tools, not you guys up here!

Edited to add:
I rode for 28 years and 150,000 miles on bikes and never turned a bike upside down and Va. dropped the requirement on all Va. riders in June 2009 right when I bought a $14,000 Councours14. So I took the course--on a Kawi KN250 or some such which had been crashed 90 times before the buttheads down there put me on it. I passed all their stupid little exercises and watched them flunk ten of twenty larval-stage bikers who crashed as a result of their MSF instruction. When I reported that, half the MSF community up here came down on me for complaining about the shitty bikes and shitty instruction down in Va. I'm sure MSF instructors here are better than down south in Andy Griffith territory, but still, Deggs, let the record show, I offered lobsters and scotch to make up for the perceived insult.

Deggs, put AWAY the popcorn! Yankee-bastid!

[toocrazy2yoo]

Well, I don't think that Mr. Crawford is going to be responding to you anytime soon....

However, many people take the MSF for either the insurance discount, to fulfill requirements to ride on Military bases, or to just to refresh their skills.

You can never be Toocareful, Toocrazy.

Careful is all fine and dandy, but if you HAVE to take the course to get a motorcycle endorsement on your license, what's insurance got to do with it? If you HAVE to do MSF basic to get a motorcycle endorsement on your license (and insurance on a bike) and you already have it, why take MSF basic again? Makes me wonder how many peeps are wandering around on bikes without the endorsement and insurance. Just asking. I'm ugly, but I mean well..

[toocrazy2yoo]

Well, I don't think that Mr. Crawford is going to be responding to you anytime soon....

However, many people take the MSF for either the insurance discount, to fulfill requirements to ride on Military bases, or to just to refresh their skills.

You can never be Toocareful, Toocrazy.

Who's Mr. Crawford? You mean THAT Mr. Crawford? Mr. Crawford wouldn't ride bandit-illegal, would he? Is Mr. Crawford an arch-criminal?

[Degsy]

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Grabs popcorn and comfy armchair.......

Hey, just cause we had words a couple of years ago on the subject doesn't mean you have to grab popcorn, Degsey..

Doc, you can drop in anytime to defend my honor on the subject. I only said the Virginia MSF folks were tools, not you guys up here!

Edited to add:
I rode for 28 years and 150,000 miles on bikes and never turned a bike upside down and Va. dropped the requirement on all Va. riders in June 2009 right when I bought a $14,000 Councours14. So I took the course--on a Kawi KN250 or some such which had been crashed 90 times before the buttheads down there put me on it. I passed all their stupid little exercises and watched them flunk ten of twenty larval-stage bikers who crashed as a result of their MSF instruction. When I reported that, half the MSF community up here came down on me for complaining about the shitty bikes and shitty instruction down in Va. I'm sure MSF instructors here are better than down south in Andy Griffith territory, but still, Deggs, let the record show, I offered lobsters and scotch to make up for the perceived insult.

Deggs, put AWAY the popcorn! Yankee-bastid!

Lol. I'm smiling here. I have a nice bottle of Johnny walker gold waiting for ya!

[noxin]

Careful is all fine and dandy, but if you HAVE to take the course to get a motorcycle endorsement on your license, what's insurance got to do with it? If you HAVE to do MSF basic to get a motorcycle endorsement on your license (and insurance on a bike) and you already have it, why take MSF basic again? Makes me wonder how many peeps are wandering around on bikes without the endorsement and insurance. Just asking. I'm ugly, but I mean well..

In Massachusetts, it's not a requirement to take the MSF Course to receive your endorsement. That's why the Insurance companies give a discount on your policy because you have extra training that not everyone has, which means you are slightly less likely to have a crash and file a claim.

Also, in Massachusetts, you can't legally get a license plate for your motorcycle without Insurance. Nor, can you renew your registration yearly without insurance. There's a sticker on every civilian license plate that says when the registration expires.

That doesn't mean asshats don't ride around without insurance or an endorsement, just means it's a lot less likely than you think.

[toocrazy2yoo]

In Massachusetts, it's not a requirement to take the MSF Course to receive your endorsement. That's why the Insurance companies give a discount on your policy because you have extra training that not everyone has, which means you are slightly less likely to have a crash and file a claim.

Also, in Massachusetts, you can't legally get a license plate for your motorcycle without Insurance. Nor, can you renew your registration yearly without insurance. There's a sticker on every civilian license plate that says when the registration expires.

That doesn't mean asshats don't ride around without insurance or an endorsement, just means it's a lot less likely than you think.

Gotcha..Va. started requiring the course no matter what. Man, I've been with State Farm without wrecks or tickets for so long I'm flat run out of discounts for them to give me and they didn't care about the course.

[jwm2k3]

Just get your fucking permit first you whiney bitches. Agonizing stupid debate over.

If you dont live in MA, the go somewhere else and take the friggin course. Jesus Christ...

[OreoGaborio]

well when I went they wouldn't even let us sit the class if we didn't show them our permit but it could have changed

that's because cycles doesn't know their ass from their elbow

How many MA certified MSF RiderCoaches need to say it before people are convinced you don't need a permit to take the class in MA?

[schleppy]

Anyone know if this deal will come back? I have a couple slacker friends who want to sign up but missed the discount cutoff.

Thanks!

[jcrawford]

Anyone know if this deal will come back? I have a couple slacker friends who want to sign up but missed the discount cutoff.

Thanks!

I would call the riding school and ask. This is the first time I have seen this deal but that's not to say they don't do it at the end of every season.

[schleppy]

I would call the riding school and ask. This is the first time I have seen this deal but that's not to say they don't do it at the end of every season.

That's pretty much what I told my friends too. Can't hurt to ask...

[mell0]

Ah I'm pissed I missed this/ am 450 miles away! I hope this comes around again.