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Looking for a motorcycle safety class.
Posted on 2/26/24 at 2:47 pm
Posted on 2/26/24 at 2:47 pm
I'm bike-curious and considering getting a weekend ride. I see that you need a course just to get an endorsement and buy a motorcycle.
Some take the bike safety course at the westbank race track?
I see Harley offers one as well. As does some other groups.
I've long held a fear of motorcycles after my friend died on one, at the same time sometimes they look like fun.
I would get a touring bike that I could bring on the back of my expedition vehicle.
Something like this set up more so than a Harley.
Some take the bike safety course at the westbank race track?
I see Harley offers one as well. As does some other groups.
I've long held a fear of motorcycles after my friend died on one, at the same time sometimes they look like fun.
I would get a touring bike that I could bring on the back of my expedition vehicle.
Something like this set up more so than a Harley.
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Posted on 2/26/24 at 2:52 pm to Napoleon
Some people dog on it but the MSF course in Louisiana by the State police is decent and cheap. I am not familiar with what they do at the Nola track but I am not a fan of the local Harley course, I hear it varies a lot from dealer to dealer.
If you want to really have fun go fly and do the socal supermoto course, it is right up your alley for what you are looking to do.
If you want to really have fun go fly and do the socal supermoto course, it is right up your alley for what you are looking to do.
Posted on 2/26/24 at 2:53 pm to Napoleon
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I see that you need a course just to get an endorsement and buy a motorcycle.
In Louisiana? It's been a few years but I don't recall there being a course requirement. Take the written test and do the riding test, for me that was making a lap around the DMV parking lot, and you're good to go. Put your helmet on before you get on/start your bike, they deduct if you don't.
But yea, if you have no bike experience then I suggest a class. I've always hard good things about the Harley classes and they let you learn on a small/easy bike.
Posted on 2/26/24 at 2:54 pm to Napoleon
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motorcycle safety
1. Don't own a motorcycle
2. See 1
Posted on 2/26/24 at 2:54 pm to Napoleon
If you are getting a dirt bike to ride on tracks and trails then you dont need a safety class. I have ridden and raced dirt bikes most of my life. All you need is the proper safety gear (helmet, boots etc)and watch some YouTube videos on safety if your really need it.
Posted on 2/26/24 at 3:00 pm to WHS
You do if you get a street legal one.
I would get a dual sport.
I used to have a 250 mx 2 stroke back in the day. It was a lot of fun.
I would get something street legal. Like I'm thinking of being into camping and that would be my exploration vehicle.
I would get a dual sport.
I used to have a 250 mx 2 stroke back in the day. It was a lot of fun.
I would get something street legal. Like I'm thinking of being into camping and that would be my exploration vehicle.
Posted on 2/26/24 at 3:01 pm to Napoleon
Knievel Group has a decent one, I think they hold it near the Snake River Canyon
This post was edited on 2/26/24 at 3:29 pm
Posted on 2/26/24 at 3:04 pm to secfballfan
MSF is a pretty garbage course. It's only good for the insurance discount and ability to skip the practical test for your license. As for learning to ride a bike well, it's crap.
See if you have any total control courses in your area. They step up in ability and are much better for learning to ride well.
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BMW also offers courses for heavier ADV bikes
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If you want to learn dirt riding, look for tracks in your area and see if they offer any training camps.
See if you have any total control courses in your area. They step up in ability and are much better for learning to ride well.
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BMW also offers courses for heavier ADV bikes
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If you want to learn dirt riding, look for tracks in your area and see if they offer any training camps.
This post was edited on 2/26/24 at 3:09 pm
Posted on 2/26/24 at 3:08 pm to Napoleon
Don't wear a three piece patch
Posted on 2/26/24 at 3:12 pm to Napoleon
I took the HD class in Baton Rouge years ago. 3 nights to go over rules and recommendations and then 2 days riding in a big parking lot. Nice thing was that they provided the bikes (BUELLS). I still laugh at some of the riders that forgot to put kickstands down when they stopped. When you finished the course, you didn’t have to ride for the endorsement. All you had to do was take the state written exam. Then Harley had a program where you could rent bikes at a serious discount when you finished. I’m not sure if they still do that.
Posted on 2/26/24 at 3:14 pm to GEAUXT
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1. Don't own a motorcycle
2. See 1
How to be a pussy, see above
Posted on 2/26/24 at 3:15 pm to Napoleon
I’ll second the MSF course.
It’s a great course for beginners. I actually started my street riding by taking that course when I was 19, 53 now and still riding.
If you want specialized training for track activities or spirited street riding on a sport bike, there are dedicated courses for that. Likewise there are dedicated courses for dual sport/ off road riding.
But get you some good gear, a good fitting helmet, and take the MSF course, they even provide the bike for the beginner course. You can then move up to the next course on your own bike.
It’s a great course for beginners. I actually started my street riding by taking that course when I was 19, 53 now and still riding.
If you want specialized training for track activities or spirited street riding on a sport bike, there are dedicated courses for that. Likewise there are dedicated courses for dual sport/ off road riding.
But get you some good gear, a good fitting helmet, and take the MSF course, they even provide the bike for the beginner course. You can then move up to the next course on your own bike.
Posted on 2/26/24 at 3:56 pm to Napoleon
Go to the Harley dealership.
They have tons of info on the state certified bike safety stuff.
That’s how i took mine and then went and got my motorcycle endorsement
They have tons of info on the state certified bike safety stuff.
That’s how i took mine and then went and got my motorcycle endorsement
Posted on 2/26/24 at 4:05 pm to Napoleon
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I've long held a fear of motorcycles after my friend died on one,
Time to update that death and dismemberment policy, hoss...
Posted on 2/26/24 at 4:11 pm to Napoleon
If you do get a bike a highly recommend taking a course. I took one and didn't think I needed to because of riding dirt bikes since I was a kid. I learned a tremendous amount from that course. It was while I was in California back in the early 2000s and you had to have the course to legally ride at night or on the interstate. This course was half a day for a week.
Posted on 2/26/24 at 4:14 pm to Napoleon
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I've long held a fear of motorcycles after my friend died on one, at the same time sometimes they look like fun.
Yes..."fun".
Watched a dude die when hit by a gravel truck at high speed. Had a wife and kids. At least he went out having fun.
Posted on 2/26/24 at 4:17 pm to Napoleon
Safest bet is to not get on one. I see bad things in the ER with motorbikes almost weekly.
Posted on 2/26/24 at 5:45 pm to Napoleon
I live in middle TN. Our local community college hosts a two day course that is given by Boswell’s Harley of Nashville. I found it to be informative and passing that course got my motorcycle endorsement on my license. Before I took the course, my brother in law suggested I ride out in the country (less traffic) for a few weekends since I had never been on a bike. His advice and taking the course were both invaluable. In my class there were men & women of all ages and levels of experience.
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