Dropped bike
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i also "dropped" my bike because i tried to ride off with a caliper lock on. it was a nice flight.
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I took both the MSF and the HD riding academy courses. They were supposed to be the same, they were not. Similar for sure, but not identical. The MSF course was cheaper than the HD one.
The MSF course was easier on the students for the riding test. You could miss 20 points and still pass, the HD guys allowed only 10 points before fail. The test was the same for both courses.
I rode a Honda Rebel for the MSF course, and a Street 500 for the academy. The 500 was like new with 3000 miles on the clock, the Rebel older and in much worse shape (broken turn signals, blue smoke from one exhaust). The HD was kitted out in a way the bike will not be hurt if you drop it. Instructors were very good, but I give the nod to the HD guys. In both courses, we rode 15 miles in two days, but they are hard learning miles!
Your experience may be different, as the instructors and businesses setting up those courses will vary, but I agree: do take a course, it's worth it.
The MSF course was easier on the students for the riding test. You could miss 20 points and still pass, the HD guys allowed only 10 points before fail. The test was the same for both courses.
I rode a Honda Rebel for the MSF course, and a Street 500 for the academy. The 500 was like new with 3000 miles on the clock, the Rebel older and in much worse shape (broken turn signals, blue smoke from one exhaust). The HD was kitted out in a way the bike will not be hurt if you drop it. Instructors were very good, but I give the nod to the HD guys. In both courses, we rode 15 miles in two days, but they are hard learning miles!
Your experience may be different, as the instructors and businesses setting up those courses will vary, but I agree: do take a course, it's worth it.
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