I just registered for the class and will be starting on August 11th. I'll probably pick up the booklet tomorrow and take the written exam next week to get it over with.

Anyone got tips or things not to do on first day of class? HAHAHAHA

 

Dont be late is the first thing, Cause if you are not there when they start roll call, they will give your spot up to someone on the waiting list. The first day is classroom session, pay attention because a majority of what they will tell you will b eon your final test on the third day.

Pay attention and use common sense when you are on the riding portion of the class, they will teach you many important manuevers(sp) that you will have to demonstrate properly when you take your riding test on the third day. Take your time and enjoy the course, you will definitely have a different outlook in how you will want to ride.

 

Whoa, you're going to be a rider?! Can I suggest a Kawasaki ex250 because of your stature? You'd be able to touch the ground with this. :deek: I keed, I keed. How are ya?! When are you coming back to up Rick's place for a wash and wax? =P

Anyway, like the guy said, DO NOT BE LATE. Otherwise they'll give up your spot to someone else and then you'll have to go for the next session. Just pay attention and get ready to do some cheesy motions with your body like how to have the correct body position and how to ease on the throttle and let out the clutch. Pretty corny stuff but it works.

As for the first course class(when you're at the range), again, DO NOT BE LATE. And some of those instructors are like drill sargents. Pay attention and don't give them any bs. I remember mine was a strict bastard. Well, good luck when you go!

Remember to get a hemet, gloves, and some shoes/boots that cover your ankles.

 

Oh and a long sleeve shirt or light jacket. They recommended that we wear one of those two attires.

 

sweet....thanks guys

and :fawk: jooz about the height comments :fawk:

hahahahaha

sadly, I am 5'5" or so. No way can I flat foot unless I am lowering the bike a bit. We shall see

 

Well if you lower a bike you have to remember that you are taking away from the bikes original suspension and geometry. I myself am a short asian(5'4") and i can tippy toe/almost ball of my foot on an R6 but usually when i am at a stop i will peg leg it with my left leg flat footed with my right foot on the brake.(they will teach you how to properly stop in the MSF course)

I too have considered lowering the bike i plan on purchasing soon, some say it might be good because when you are sitting on your bike and you need to back up its alot easier to back a 350+ pound bike while being flat footed as possible, as opposed to being on the balls of your feet.
But you can't be aggressive on corners(which you shouldn't be anyways) but if need be it you can't because of the height of the bike. ANother thing is you have to get another kick stand to be fitted on to your lowered bike. also you have to be careful with speed bumps, you never know if you might be scraping the bottom.

With you being 5'5" i would suggest just getting some riding boots with an extra inch sole on the bottom, and shave another inch off your seat. average height on most bikes are 32.xx i beleive the Hondas are rated around 31.7 600rr f4i f4 / the yamahas r6 around 32.3/ Gsxr600 is 32.7.

Personally i wouldn't worry about lowering just yet until you really sit on the bike that you choose, get a feel for it first and then decide if you feel you need to lower.

 

Read this

http://www.honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=585065

 

Here's a pretty good post for new riders http://www.sportbikers.net/forums/showthread.php?t=4390

 

Good find

 

Thanks for the great links fellas.