I am planning on taking the course. When you take the course, can you ride your own bike, or do you have to use there's? Is there anyway of getting a learners permit.
The Beginning Riders Course uses their bikes, it is part of the cost. Good thing too, people tend to drop 'em (the bikes) during the course of instruction. Better you ding their scoot and not your own, brand new $6,ooo to $15,ooo Belchfire 3K, or whatever. Plus, the turns on the MSF course are tight, real tight and inexperienced riders on bigger bikes have a very hard time.
You can go down and take the written exam for your state and get your "permit." That would give you a basic grounding on the laws as they affect motorcycles (not much different from cars). In most states, a "learners permit" requires that you ride in view of an adult
with an endorsement. Often there are other restrictions, like no night riding and no freeway riding until you pass the practical.
For many states, you will be given a completion certificate at the end of the MSF class. This may will entitle you to go down to the DMV and pay your fee and get your M/C endorsement,
usually without having to take the state practical exam.
Hope this helps. Get signed up, go take the class, relax, listen closely, don't get discouraged, don't panic when the scoot falls over (if it does), and enjoy the class.
I have taught the class to both beginners, experienced riders and drivers ed instructors. Trust me, it is fun and builds confidence.
John
