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Posted by gdrudd13
 - March 27, 2014, 07:55:29 AM

I took the rider's edge course. They used the MSF book similar to what is in the picture. But I don't remember which version. I thought it was very helpful. A lot has to do with the instructor I'm guessing. The instructor I had was great. Really helped with build confidence while riding. Although I really got tired of riding the box. We rode that a lot.

And yes, those Buell's have seen better days. So much road rash, and those poor clutches.

Posted by 2beers
 - March 26, 2014, 20:45:56 PM
Quote from: Troll on March 26, 2014, 20:28:10 PM

The tour is a pretty obvious attempt at indoctrination. Most of the BRC classes are about 1/2 that much money. With riders edge, you get the blasts, with the other ones, you get all kinds of different bikes to choose from. The curriculum is supposed to be the same, but there are subtle differences. I've heard some pretty strange feedback from students....Enjoy yourself and keep your head up, look where you want to go...you should hear that about every fifteen seconds from your coach!

Thanks for the answer, and I'll report again tomorrow. It may be regional, but the price here was less than the alternatives I had and also was located closer to me.  There is a less exoensive course offered by the DMV but I heard nothing good about it.

Yes!  I have heard that many times today from my coach!  And it was great to see that, step step, by the end of the day, all 5 students were riding. We accomplished the first three field exercises, the fourth is scheduled for early morning and it is going to be a chilly 29 degrees in Atlanta!

Posted by Troll
 - March 26, 2014, 20:28:10 PM

The tour is a pretty obvious attempt at indoctrination. Most of the BRC classes are about 1/2 that much money. With riders edge, you get the blasts, with the other ones, you get all kinds of different bikes to choose from. The curriculum is supposed to be the same, but there are subtle differences. I've heard some pretty strange feedback from students....Enjoy yourself and keep your head up, look where you want to go...you should hear that about every fifteen seconds from your coach! I see they are using the older curriculum, based on the version number of your book...no worries, it works.

Posted by 2beers
 - March 26, 2014, 20:06:19 PM
Quote from: Troll on March 26, 2014, 18:36:04 PM

Motorcycles do two things the same way...Start and stop in a straight line. Sooo, your taking a rider's edge course... Be aware that it's NOT the same as the MSF Basic RiderCourse...close but not the same. How much did you have to pay for this?

Hey,Troll!  $325 for 3 days, 8-5.  I did research the MSF vs Riders Edge course (which now has a new name, but I can't recall it at the moment).  Around here, I was told it is the same except for the added dealership tour.  Here's my course book...am I missing something?  I know you are an instructor and respect your opinion.

2beers Bride

Posted by DriftinGirl
 - March 26, 2014, 18:47:49 PM

Sounds like you are having fun and learning at the same time!  ;D  I'll be watching for more reports.

Posted by Troll
 - March 26, 2014, 18:36:04 PM

Motorcycles do two things the same way...Start and stop in a straight line. Sooo, your taking a rider's edge course... Be aware that it's NOT the same as the MSF Basic RiderCourse...close but not the same. How much did you have to pay for this?

Posted by 2beers
 - March 26, 2014, 18:21:26 PM

Well, today was Day 1 of my 3-day MSF approved beginner/refresher course at our local Harley dealer.
Now that I'm home for the evening I thought I'd share a few observations.

My class is comprised of 5 females, with riding experience ranging from 'never, and don't know where the throttle is' to 'ride daily since 2003 but never got my license'.  I sit somewhere in between those two extremes, having 10 years of riding experience...but didn't ride for the past 28 years.

The morning session allowed some chit chat to get to know each other, gave us good valuable safety basics for the course and for always, provided a tour of the dealership, and a review of motorcycle controls and proper riding apparel.

After the lunch break, we met our Buell motorcycles and Bless them, they've had hard lives.  I begged a wrench to reposition the clutch lever on mine (oops, I think I wasn't supposed to tell about that lol).  The new HD bikes that will be used for these courses were being delivered about that time...the 500 Streets will replace the retiring Buell fleet in the next few weeks once they've had some breakin miles and are outfitted with rider/bike safety bars, etc.

All in all, I must have been doing OK in the instructor's eyes, as she asked me to switch bikes with a less experienced rider because hers was 'too peppy'.

Important things I learned today that I never knew...
--Handlebars must be pointed straight ahead before applying the brakes to avoid falling down
--Apply both brakes together when practicing to establish muscle memory, you'll need it if you need to stop
quickly.

Good Stuff!!!  I'll report in again tomorrow.  We meet on the course at 7:30 am... :)

Regards, 2beers Bride

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