Motorcycle school

[KAR]

Hey don't know if I've really said it in any other post but I'm fairly new to riding and was thinking instead of just practicing in a parking lot to take the test for the m license, rather actually go to a school. So I came across this place in west chicago http://www.illinoiscouncilofsafety.org/index.html . Has anyone here gone or know some one that has gone there? I'm pretty sure everyone here would highly recomend atleast going to one since the person/I would learn more there then just from other people and riding.

Any input would be greatly appreciated.

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[EmersonHart13]

I did this and it was awesome.

http://www.msf-usa.org/

 

[Riski]

Niu has classes all over it's a 3 day class and u get to take your and written test on the last day and get the certificate and go to DMV n walk out w ur m class. It's free and they take donations and u use thier bikes.

 

[EmersonHart13]

That is the local MSF class.... And I believe U of I has one too.

http://www.niu.edu/mcycle/

 

[KAR]

So checked out the msf website and the site I posted is listed in there. Now gotta check out niu but that might be a bite of a drive coming from elk grove but will also check out the distance. If I remember correclty it's about a forty minute drive for myself

 

[KAR]

So looked up niu and looks fine. Free which is nice(donate which is cheaper then the one place) now just gotta wait till they update there site to see registration which is near the end of the month and also noticed they have one in Elgin.

 

[Riski]

You will have to register AS SOON it opens oherwise it will be filled up within 2 mins

 

[EmersonHart13]

Check daily for the schedule. Set it as your browser homepage.

 

[LIGHTNING MIKE]

If you can pass the whole 15 question paper test,then thats half the battle.Borrow a buddies scooter and done deal.Scooter has to be 250cc and its good for class m license.

The MSF class is good for women.

 

[KAR]

See i've thaught of just taking the test but figured it wouldn't hurt any to do the school. I can already pull the u turn in the required distance on my stretched ass bike and my buddy that I bought it from actually passed the test on this bike when he had it. So my thought is if he can do it why can't I? Well see what happens will also hve to see when the dmv's will start doing the riding portion for the m license.
I mainly just wanna get my license asap so I can ride(legally).

 

[Jakeman17]

Niu has classes all over it's a 3 day class and u get to take your and written test on the last day and get the certificate and go to DMV n walk out w ur m class. It's free and they take donations and u use thier bikes.

I am completely doing that. When you go to DMV so they make you do a driving test or you just get your M class

 

[espresso8097]

I am completely doing that. When you go to DMV so they make you do a driving test or you just get your M class

About a week after course completion you get a certificate to bring to the DMV, then pay something like $10 for license.

I did one at U of I last summer.

 

[Jakeman17]

sweet

 

[EmersonHart13]

The MSF class is good for women.

Wow, great advice.

Thanks for your "contribution".

And may I also add the successful completion of the MSF course entitles you to an insurance deduction.

 

[LIGHTNING MIKE]

He asked for "input" so that comment was my input.Its true,the majority of the classes have women.

They have you learn on a 250cc motorcycle,its not rocket science to learn.I gave him a easy option.Many people dont know, you can take the class m driving test on a scooter.

Also you wont gain much skill from a 2 day course,getting your permit 1st and getting real riding time on the street is the best way to really earn that class m license.It was just my input,hes a big boy and can figure whats best for him.

 

[EmersonHart13]

My class had 2 women, which translates to mostly men... Do you have a real source for your mostly women statistic? Have you attended the courses as a student or instructor?

And from the men I have talked to they have benefited from the MSF course so I believe that translates into it is good for men as well. Especially when coupled with the insurance benefit.

And for the record I did not quote and therefore question your recommendation of using a scooter, because yes that was good advice.

 

[LIGHTNING MIKE]

well thats great you enjoyed your class.Its just my input,thats all.

 

[XxApollynxX]

www.ridechicago.com

I tried to get into the free one, and just ended up paying for the class. It paid for itself in the insurance break I got.