Passed MSF w/HD guys

**schoeney** · 07-13-2008, 10:45 PM

Well I spent 2 afternoons and a total of 8 hours in the D*mn hot sun to pass the MSF Intermediate course today. Several HD's there and they went out of their way to compliment the Nad. Two of them shared how they dislike all the rattles on their bikes and were considering selling and getting a metric. I took the high road and just said they had great looking bikes.

Things went very well...doing the figure eights in the little box was a challenge but fortunately I nailed it when it counted on the test. Felt good about my scores (95 on the written and 95 on the riding) but felt terrible for the one guy (out of 12) that dropped his new Suzuki Vstrom during the test (automatic failure)....after all that time baking in the sun...that sucks. Not to mention he broke his gear shifter, he is out $125 for the course and had to sit waiting while the rest of us finished and received our cards. I think we are were all a little more nervous after he dropped his bike.

I didn't think I would learn alot before the class but glad I did ....I am a better rider for it. I guess you can teach an old dog new tricks.

jussmatt · 07-13-2008, 11:04 PM

Congrats Schoeney on passing the MSF Intermediate course!! You're right, that sucks for the one guy!!

**coacha** · 07-13-2008, 11:06 PM

Congrats on passing the course. I wish we had an intermediate course here. We just have beginner and experienced.

**schoeney** · 07-13-2008, 11:18 PM

They told us Washington did away with the "experienced" name and just call it Intermediate.

aj · 07-14-2008, 04:45 AM

They do a "dont drop it" thing over here and some say its ok. From what I've seen they do a lot of dirt bikes etc. I'll look a little harder at it. Is there a web site for what you guys have??

07-13-2008, 10:45 PM	#1
schoeney Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: NW Region Posts: 5,222	Passed MSF w/HD guys Well I spent 2 afternoons and a total of 8 hours in the D*mn hot sun to pass the MSF Intermediate course today. Several HD's there and they went out of their way to compliment the Nad. Two of them shared how they dislike all the rattles on their bikes and were considering selling and getting a metric. I took the high road and just said they had great looking bikes. Things went very well...doing the figure eights in the little box was a challenge but fortunately I nailed it when it counted on the test. Felt good about my scores (95 on the written and 95 on the riding) but felt terrible for the one guy (out of 12) that dropped his new Suzuki Vstrom during the test (automatic failure)....after all that time baking in the sun...that sucks. Not to mention he broke his gear shifter, he is out $125 for the course and had to sit waiting while the rest of us finished and received our cards. I think we are were all a little more nervous after he dropped his bike. I didn't think I would learn alot before the class but glad I did ....I am a better rider for it. I guess you can teach an old dog new tricks. __________________ VBA #659 2003 Nomad 1500 (Gone but never forgotten) 2005 Honda ST1300 - Sweet and still kickin 2006 Honda Goldwing - Best Boat in the Marina Login or Register to Remove Ads
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07-13-2008, 11:04 PM	#2
jussmatt Sr. Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Richmond, TX. Posts: 2,588	Passed MSF w/HD guys Congrats Schoeney on passing the MSF Intermediate course!! You're right, that sucks for the one guy!!
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07-13-2008, 11:06 PM	#3
coacha Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Haysville, KS Posts: 6,259	Passed MSF w/HD guys Congrats on passing the course. I wish we had an intermediate course here. We just have beginner and experienced. __________________ Ron "Coach" Allan, Haysville, KS 1999 Nomad Wine and Red "KawaTanker" 2009 BMW R1200RT 2003 BMW K1200LT "Magic Carpet" DOA 11/7/2015 VBA #00291 IBA # 41995 DS #320 '08 Elkins, WV; '09 Helen, GA; '09 Custer, SD; '10 Stanton, VA; '11 Maggie Valley; '12 Townsend, TN; '13 Estes Park; '13 Blairsville, GA; '15 Eureka Springs; '16 Helen; '18 Custer, SD
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07-13-2008, 11:18 PM	#4
schoeney Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: NW Region Posts: 5,222	Passed MSF w/HD guys They told us Washington did away with the "experienced" name and just call it Intermediate. __________________ VBA #659 2003 Nomad 1500 (Gone but never forgotten) 2005 Honda ST1300 - Sweet and still kickin 2006 Honda Goldwing - Best Boat in the Marina
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07-14-2008, 04:45 AM	#5
aj Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Victoria, Australia Posts: 419	Passed MSF w/HD guys They do a "dont drop it" thing over here and some say its ok. From what I've seen they do a lot of dirt bikes etc. I'll look a little harder at it. Is there a web site for what you guys have?? Login or Register to Remove Ads
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