Congrats on the MSF....Now practice ...practice ....practice......ride safe and often

 

Another congrats here. I took mine 2 years ago. This past summer I did BRC2 and last weekend, ARC. I highly recommend these, ARC was really good.

It seems like I learn something every time I ride.

Hey, post a pic of your bike, I'd love to see it.

 

Congrats!





I've got 2 schools at the end of my road. For a while there, every time I took a ride, I'd swing in, do a figure 8, and continue on my way. Even now, I'll swing in occasionally, and do a figure 8 or two for no particular reason. Never stop practicing the fundamentals!

 

The 1 thing that helped me the most was Slow Look Press Roll SLPR in a curve. I don't see it in the latest MSF Riding Tips. Wonder why?

 

That's because the MSF has "left the building."

Foolish, I know. But that's what they did almost 2 years ago.

 

Ditto. Besides, if you think about it, handlebars only move forward and backward on the steering head bearing. They can't go "up and down".

Then, to make your turns really like butter, always use both arms: push and pull.

 

After 39 years off of bikes I got back on 2.5 years ago. First thing I did was take the MSF - BRC. Arizona issues your full bike license once you complete the BRC, no test, written or driving involved. The best thing I learned was just how much I still had to learn.

Earlier this year I rode to San Diego and took the Advanced Rider Training{.com} - Advanced Rider Skills Course. Wow, what an amazing experience. They had us doing things most could not even imagine. Great course, awesome instructors that I would recommend to everyone.

Next year I will take the next level or perhaps even do a track course but in the mean time it's practice, practice and practice some more. For the record I am 65 and currently ride 15,000+ miles year {easier to do when you are retired}, and yes they can and did teach this old dog more than a few new tricks....Woof!

 

And broke some old bad habits.

 

You're not the only one to get used to the bike before getting the license.

I hadn't heard that. I knew only that the course could substitute for the test in some states, and might be required for younger riders, similar to the way driver's education is treated.

 

Congratulations, and you are right a 2015 Fat Bob is defiantly not exactly a beater. Stay safe by keeping your eyes open for trouble before it happens.