Hey /o/ I just passed my MSF course
Post things that happened to you and recommend me a good starter bike
>practice before the evaluation
>coach tells that if I fell on the evaluation it's immediate fail
>fell when taking a U turn
>evaluation time
>got perfect zero
well that was something
msf a shit
>>15401979
a cbr1200
Read the sticky.
>>15401979
used ninja 250 off craigslist for 1300 and resell it in a year for the same price.
>>15402511
>used ninja 250 off craigslist for 1300
It's been a month since I passed and the cheapest I found was $2300 for a salvaged one.
Oldfag reporting - I'm 44.
>grandpa dies when I'm a teen.
>has 1981 honda c70 "passport" (google it)
>grandma gives it to me
>I take test on a 70 cc scooter
>wasn't 18 yet, had to take the class
>go through all the drills/aspects of the test on the same course as the test multiple times
>test day arrives
>all my classmates there plus a bunch of randos
>one blonde chick (rando), super hot - 9/10, sport bike, matching leathers, boots, graphics helmet
>she fucks up the first part of the test, offset cones, puts her foot down in first 10 seconds
>insta-fail
>all my classmates pass
>still have 1981 honda c70 in my shed
>>15401979
This is me 3 years ago
>browse /dbt/ for a couple months after I decide I want to get into motorcycling
>pick out all the gear I want to wear, ATTGATT!
>Spend a grand on leathers and helmet
>Oh boy! Now I can pick out a bike!
>get memed on hard by the 250 meme and try out a ninja 250
>what a joke, hated it
>hear the other side of /dbt/ saying 'fuck 250s, get a SV'
>find a SV6t50 in excellent condition
>call to see if I can look at it
>"Yeah, I got someone looking at it at 10am though"
>I'll be there at 9
>ride it, fall in love with it
>buy it for $2000
Been riding it ever since. Looking to get into a new bike though. Thinking about getting into a liter bike
this is my story; if I don't like it, I'll end it here...
>took the MSF course at my local community college
>passed but I was given shit for my long hair and putting my foot down too quick after a full stop
>first bike was a Suzuki Katana 600cc
>loved it to death but broke down every other month due to carb issues
>my friend had a Yamaha R1 that he was getting rid of due to moving across the country and didn't want to take it with him
>pick it up for $1000 + reg. fees
>been riding for 5 years, wouldn't trade it for anything
>>15402576
what year R1? I haven't had carb issues on my SV, knock on wood
>>15402593
it's a 2005 R1 but when I got it, it had 35 total miles on it (it has 13k on it now and no issues so far)
>>15402593
also, the R1 is fuel injected, the Katana had the carb problems
>>15402599
Hot damn that's a sweet deal. Mad jelly
You think a liter bike would be a fine upgrade after a SV650, or should I go 600 first?
>>15401979
Congratulations op.
I'm avoiding taking the course because I have nothing to practice on and I'm honestly scared I'll embarrass myself.
>>15402634
sv guy here, I had nothing to practice on at all and passed the course with flying colors.
The course gives you the tools to ride, just do it and get a bike after to hone them.
>>15402640
Lately everyone has been saying to not take the course without practicing everywhere I read online, it isn't reassuring at all.
>>15402222
Dmv a shit
>>15402634
Don't be a wuss, I had a girl in the class that stalled at least 20 times and dropped the bike at least 10 times. She was also the only one that failed the course.
I dropped the bike once during emergency brake practice because I looked to the left after stopping and also turned the handle to the left for some reason. I just threw the thumbs up and everyone was laughing, it's a fun course don't take it too serious.
>>15402603
yeah got really lucky on that one
as for the upgrade, liter bike would be fine assuming you haven't crashed or laid down the SV650; just because you have the power doesn't mean you have to use it but be warned, the riding posture is radically different that what you're used to
>>15402651
My experience with the course is this
>4 hours of classroom, and 4 hours of riding the first day
>first day of riding consisted of sitting on the bike
>starting the bike
>walking the bike
>power-walking the bike
>up shifting
>finding neutral
>and going around in a circle.
>>15402661
I did a low-speed drop one time, here's the story
>got off work and was excited to get home
>fired up my bike, shoot the shit with co-workers as it warms up
>they leave, I hop on the bike
>get to the end of the parking lot, getting ready to turn right
>complete turn and goose the throttle
>back end kicks out due to cold tire
>chop the throttle
>high side, bike slides away from me
>rear set cracked, turn signals fucked, and frame slider was completely worn down.
>fixed it up and it's good as new
I then realized that my rear tire was from 2003 and my front was from 2007, so I got a new set of pilot power 3s and called it good
>>15402682
>frame slider
At least you prepared to done goof.
>>15402634
I have that same fear, especially since I'm rusty on stick shift (learned to drive on one but it's been years) and I don't ride a bicycle often. I've never been on anything motorized with two wheels either which I think is probably not the norm going into the MSF.
Oh well, my course is in 2 weeks, we'll see how it goes. I'm honestly not TOO worried, since if I fail all I have to do is go get a permit and either
A) convince my dad to pull his wife's bike out of storage and unfuck the carbs so I can practice (it's an '85 Nighthawk 650)
B) buy a piece of shit bike for like $1000 to sell immediately after I get a real endorsement
After it's all said and done I plan on getting a CBR250. They're cheap, fuel injected, and they seem easy to maintain. I'm 6'2" but the thing doesn't seem uncomfortable.
>>15402684
Frame sliders can do more harm when going down.
>>15402688
>nighthawk
My dream bike.
Im a noobie looking into taking a training course then going to the dmv.
Nighthawks have always interested me since i like old Hondas.
>>15402704
I heard of a frame slider causing a frame to crack, too. Also on a SV. Guess I got a lucky roll
>>15402713
Honestly they seem like nice, comfortable bikes and I'd totally ride one but it's been suggested to me by a few other people to look into something newer and fuel injected if I'd rather not spend much time wrenching on it. I'm looking for something I could feasibly rely on to commute so something newer than 30 years old serves my needs a little better.
>>15402713
I loved my nighthawk.
It wasn't a big nighthawk, it was the little 450CBSC nighthawk.
Man, I did everything to that bike besides tearing down the engine. New fork seals, new front rotor, caliper rebuild, SS brake lines, new shoes and pads (lol rear drums)... Hell I got new mikuni carbs and boots to get rid of those shitty CV carbs. I mean literally everything I could touch was new besides body farings and internals.
Then some shithead decides to cross a double yellow on a blind corner, forcing me to either head on or bail down a embankment.
Still have the bike. Bodywork is roughed up, seat needs a new cover which I have. Only thing is finding some decent fucking headlight mounting tabs. the headlight is mounted to some tabs by the shocks, and everything I have found has been rusted to shit and cracked.
>>15402783
I fucking LOVE that style of bike, im so jealous.
Like its not flashy at all, looks like it has a comfy riding position, and has a very plain jane look.
God i want one.
Would it be stupid if i bought a project bike and rebuilt everything myself?
Im mechanically inclined, just never tinkered with a motorcycle.
>>15402682
the slide happened to the R1 before I got the bike
previous owner panic'd when he hit water in a residential neighborhood and gassed it as he was going down
fairings were destroyed and the crank case got scratched the internals were still solid
hasn't been down since but I ride like an old man outside of long open straights
My only experience was in bicycles, once a long time ago, I got on a moped for a few feet.
>take MSF which is required for a motorcycle endorsement
>first day was very good
>learn clutch, brakes and controls
>drive a manual so i already have a good grasp on it
>second day very good, make a few mistakes but recover by the end of the day
>instructors give me thumbs up with very little coaching
>take test at end of second day
>first eval
>stall the bike, even though I probably stalled it 3 times in the whole 2 days
>cant make the turn, foot down, run over a cone
>can't make the U-turn
>fuck me wtf
>second eval
>brake test
>first run, so nervous I brake way too early
>second try brake so hard I lay the goddamn bike down
>no injuries but feel like complete shit
>get insta fail for dropping bike
I rarely ever fail at anything I get my mind set on but I guess my nerves, heat and stress contributed to my complete fuckery.
Later on I took the test again after some practice on the obstacles and passed it with ease.
>>15402795
I have never myself as well.
I loved the 80's era of bikes. Back straight, literally a standard according to bike specs. Now a days, you only have 2 "real" choices, a crotch rocket or a cruiser.
I really enjoy a standard. This has your back straight and can allow leaning forward if needed (like hardcore turns).
I have driven cruisers, they really hurt my tailbone after a few hours. Sportbikes tend to kill my back as well. Seriously, I am 29 with no back problems. I enjoy a standard bike, as I choose if I want to be upright during normal riding or cinch down for speed runs.
My bike history is a 82 yamaha seca 650 (first bike)
90 R100 yahama dirtbike
86 450 nighthawk 450sbsc
79 Yamaha xs1100
I totally digg the bikes of that gen.
As far as
>Would it be stupid if i bought a project bike and rebuilt everything myself?
NO! I was in the same boat as you. I could do whatever, but never on a bike. I bought this bike and suddenly it was easy as pie.
I have FSMs of a ton of bikes, these were literally the model T's of bikes. Not to say they were antique, but they were basic. I love this. Modern bikes have nothing on this classic style and engineering.
>>15402858
Might have to buy a Nighthawk with the money i have stowed away from my Taxes.
Maybe even a rebuild kit for it.
Ive tinkered with alot of 2 strokes over the years, as a kid i would take apart, clean, and rebuild my dads and uncles yard equipment.
Im not saying the Nighthawk is a 2stroke but yeah.
I imagine i can prob find an aftermarket seat and make it even more comfy
>>15402898
Good luck on the aftermarket seat on a 450. Corbin doesn't even make one.
>>15402533
>1981 honda c70
i dig those, can't find a decent one on craigslist or anywhere though
>>15402652
laws a shit
who cares if I went 40 in a 25, just pass me you fucking jew, you just want another $50
jokes on him I'm taking the test somewhere else
>>15402682
I did a hi speed drop ones
>cold winter and frost on the gravel roads
>going 60, come to a curve
>slow down to 50
>o shit, a ice appears to be on the turn
>eat shit, bike slides 10 feet into a dirt hill
>face first into the gravel
>deep scratches on helmet visor
>mirror shattered, blinker shattered, clutch lever snapped, grips torn to fuck, bike scratched to fuck
>chipped front tooth