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The Deuce · 05-21-2002, 12:46 PM

This is the best thing to happen to motorcyclists since the advent of a rear suspension.

Seriously though, it is a class that teaches you how to ride a bike properly. They teach braking, slow speed manuvering, rules of the road and theory. When I got my license in CA, it was required that I take the class because of my age (18 then). I personally refuse to teach people how to ride, because I don't want to pass any bad habits on to them.

One of the largest benefits of the class is understanding the way a bike stops. 70% of the stopping power comes from the front wheel and being able to rely on that in a panic situation can mean the difference between staying up and playing slip and slide on the asphalt. (which I did once)

Gald to hear he's not in too bad shape. How's the bike look?

05-21-2002, 12:46 PM	#14
The Deuce Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 2,325	MSF course This is the best thing to happen to motorcyclists since the advent of a rear suspension. Seriously though, it is a class that teaches you how to ride a bike properly. They teach braking, slow speed manuvering, rules of the road and theory. When I got my license in CA, it was required that I take the class because of my age (18 then). I personally refuse to teach people how to ride, because I don't want to pass any bad habits on to them. One of the largest benefits of the class is understanding the way a bike stops. 70% of the stopping power comes from the front wheel and being able to rely on that in a panic situation can mean the difference between staying up and playing slip and slide on the asphalt. (which I did once) Gald to hear he's not in too bad shape. How's the bike look? __________________ 1997 Mustang GT "The Freak" - 13.80 @ 101.70, 2.07 60' 1995 Honda VFR750 - not much @ really fast (actual data pending.) 1964.5 Mustang 289 Rice Haters Club Member #13