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rpounds · 06-09-2011, 04:16 PM

I've been looking around a bit online to see if there is an MSC that would be appropriate for a guy like me that's been riding for nearly 40 years. I don't really want to take a beginner's course that teaches the real basics. I'd rather take something a little more advanced. I've found a couple, but I'm a little confused as to which one is best for me. One of the courses is billed as a "getting to know your bike" kind of course and is geared towards experienced riders, but I guess I'm more interested in improved defensive riding skills. So far I've been lucky - no street crashes. I would like to improve my chances. So two questions:

Have any of you, as experienced riders taken an MSC?

If so, which course is most appropriate?

83vt500 · 06-09-2011, 04:36 PM

Motorcycle safety foundation offers several experienced rider courses.

Looks like your local office is in irvine. If you contact them they can put you in touch with a dealership/place that offers the courses you're interested in. In Pennsylvania all rider courses are free for residents of the state the course is in.

Motorcycle Safety Foundation
2 Jenner # 150, Irvine, CA 92618-3812
(949) 727-3227 ‎

Motorcycle Safety Foundation

93gc40 · 06-09-2011, 04:49 PM

Actually all of them will be benificial. You won't beleive how much of the basics you have forgen and just didn't know. That said I'd start off with a more advanced class. Save the beginner class for when you take the kids or grand kids through one.
My dad am I started taking the classes about 10 years ago, I had 30 years under my belt at that time, Dad 15 years more than me. We did the Basic class and an advanced rider class. I had done a racing school and defensive riding/Police pursuit course, before that. Learned or relearned something each time. If my kids or even grandkids want a bike, I will be going back to school with them.

gat803 · 06-09-2011, 06:13 PM

My Thoughts on the Experienced Rider Course.

Have you taken the BRC, IRC, and/or ERC?

rpounds · 06-09-2011, 07:05 PM

Good food for thought. My oldest son would like to get his ML, so maybe I'll take the beginner course with him - if nothing else, it will be good moral support.

06-09-2011, 04:16 PM	#1 (permalink)
rpounds Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Whittier, CA Posts: 183	MSC for experienced rider I've been looking around a bit online to see if there is an MSC that would be appropriate for a guy like me that's been riding for nearly 40 years. I don't really want to take a beginner's course that teaches the real basics. I'd rather take something a little more advanced. I've found a couple, but I'm a little confused as to which one is best for me. One of the courses is billed as a "getting to know your bike" kind of course and is geared towards experienced riders, but I guess I'm more interested in improved defensive riding skills. So far I've been lucky - no street crashes. I would like to improve my chances. So two questions: Have any of you, as experienced riders taken an MSC? If so, which course is most appropriate? __________________ '07 Shadow Spirit VT1100C Only a biker knows why a dog sticks his head out of a car window. ~Author Unknown

06-09-2011, 04:36 PM	#2 (permalink)
83vt500 Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Reading, PA Posts: 403	Motorcycle safety foundation offers several experienced rider courses. Looks like your local office is in irvine. If you contact them they can put you in touch with a dealership/place that offers the courses you're interested in. In Pennsylvania all rider courses are free for residents of the state the course is in. Motorcycle Safety Foundation 2 Jenner # 150, Irvine, CA 92618-3812 (949) 727-3227 ‎ Motorcycle Safety Foundation __________________ Mike 1983 VT500

06-09-2011, 04:49 PM	#3 (permalink)
93gc40 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Visalia, CA Posts: 2,576	Actually all of them will be benificial. You won't beleive how much of the basics you have forgen and just didn't know. That said I'd start off with a more advanced class. Save the beginner class for when you take the kids or grand kids through one. My dad am I started taking the classes about 10 years ago, I had 30 years under my belt at that time, Dad 15 years more than me. We did the Basic class and an advanced rider class. I had done a racing school and defensive riding/Police pursuit course, before that. Learned or relearned something each time. If my kids or even grandkids want a bike, I will be going back to school with them. __________________ 93 VT1100C Harley Killer (1150cc), VH Exhaust, 2mm sleeved and bored, Modified Heads and Valves, Adjustable Timing, Touring Seat, Baby Apes, Metzlers

06-09-2011, 06:13 PM	#4 (permalink)
gat803 Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Michigan Posts: 3,460	My Thoughts on the Experienced Rider Course. Have you taken the BRC, IRC, and/or ERC? __________________ ...She said, I should go climb a tree...

06-09-2011, 07:05 PM	#5 (permalink)
rpounds Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Whittier, CA Posts: 183	Good food for thought. My oldest son would like to get his ML, so maybe I'll take the beginner course with him - if nothing else, it will be good moral support. __________________ '07 Shadow Spirit VT1100C Only a biker knows why a dog sticks his head out of a car window. ~Author Unknown

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