OK-ANOTHER MSF question - Page 2

Angee · 05-17-2009, 12:38 AM

I'm fortunate to have someone who has been riding for over 20 years and is a pretty good teacher. He's anal about gear and good habits. I can drive a stick, but this is definitely different for me in that it's all done with opposing appendages...i.e.: clutch with hand, gears by foot. It can't hurt to put it on the centerstand and let her get a feel for it at least, but that's y'alls call. I'm a hands-on person, so I'm tootling around the drive at VERY low speed. If you guys feel better about waiting, then by all means wait. It's all about who you are and what's right for YOU. I can't get into a class until at LEAST August (not even a weekday class), and I'll go nuts by then

JoJoYZF · 05-17-2009, 01:07 AM

I had friends who had a lot of dirtbike experience and one who rode a sportbike that showed me the controls before hand and I think it helped. My car is a stick, so between knowing the controls and how to work a clutch I did pretty well at getting started and was able to pay more attention to other things they were teaching us.

cbrchick · 05-17-2009, 04:55 AM

Heck, why not show her? The first night of class, we were taught how to shift in a school desk. We didn't get on the bikes until the next day. My sister and I were pulling wheelies in our desk when no one was looking

We got the highest scores on our tests - written and course - and we were 16 (grew up a little on dirt bikes).

It's sooo slow to start, that any basic knowledge before you go in is just that, basic.

Not really related, but years later I taught my cousin how to drive a standard car from knowing how to drive a motorcycle. I never drove/owned a standard. I sat in the passenger seat and told her what to do...

NONE_too_SOFT · 05-17-2009, 06:31 AM

if she passes the course does she get her endorsement? if so, i'd prepare her as much as possible for everything they go over in the class.

Particle Man · 05-17-2009, 07:31 AM

If she has ridden pillion enough she probably has some idea (possibly the wrong one). Ask her how SHE thinks the controls work first...

Ducati Diva · 05-17-2009, 08:54 AM

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Originally Posted by NONE_too_SOFT

if she passes the course does she get her endorsement? if so, i'd prepare her as much as possible for everything they go over in the class.

Don't know about there but here if you pass the course you get a card to take to the DMV that let you get out of taking a driving test. You still have to take the written test. You also get a nice discount on insurance for taking the course.

Gas Man · 05-17-2009, 10:59 AM

I taught my wife everything before class. She rode abt 800 miles before class. She also read 2 books before she ever touched her bike on pavement. But then again, I am very good at teaching things. I tought her how to drive a stick shift mustang GT back in the day and told her she would have to know how to drive a stick in her sleep before she could ride a bike. My rule. And she owned a stick shift for 3 years after that. Never yell at the person is also a good rule.

But you will find a parking lot will only get you so far on a big street bike. Hard to get speed when nervous and confined to a parking lot. Everntually you just need to hit the street.

Find out the local laws, you can probably get her a permit where she can ride with you on the street. Do a few parking lot hours then hit the road. it will comfort her nerves if she has the upper hand of expierence before the MSF.

That is all IF IF IF you think you can properly teach. Not all husbands are up to the task regardless if they know it or not.

azoomm · 05-17-2009, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Gas Man

That is all IF IF IF you think you can properly teach. Not all husbands are up to the task regardless if they know it or not.

Since you are questioning it, I would vote no.

My daughter is taking it in August - and she's been asking me all sorts of questions. I told her I would go over anything she wanted to know - but won't go outside of that to teach her something.

EpyonXero · 05-18-2009, 09:43 AM

I dont really think driving a stick is a prerequisite for riding a bike. I taught myself to ride a bike at least a year or two before I drove my first stick shift.

shmike · 05-18-2009, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Gas Man

That is all IF IF IF you think you can properly teach. Not all husbands are up to the task regardless if they know it or not.

Best advice in the thread.

Many guys don't have the patience to teach something if the student doesn't 'get it' right away.

I'd be all for it assuming you can both stand each other afterward.

05-17-2009, 07:31 AM	#15
Particle Man Custom User Title Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Central NY Moto: 2003 SV650S Posts: 14,959	If she has ridden pillion enough she probably has some idea (possibly the wrong one). Ask her how SHE thinks the controls work first... __________________ I'm not "fat." I'm "Enlarged to show texture." Handle every stressful situation like a DOG: If you can't eat it or hump it, pi$$ on it & walk away.

05-17-2009, 10:59 AM	#17
Gas Man Trip's Assistant Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Imported from Detroit Moto: 2009 HD Street Classic Posts: 12,149	I taught my wife everything before class. She rode abt 800 miles before class. She also read 2 books before she ever touched her bike on pavement. But then again, I am very good at teaching things. I tought her how to drive a stick shift mustang GT back in the day and told her she would have to know how to drive a stick in her sleep before she could ride a bike. My rule. And she owned a stick shift for 3 years after that. Never yell at the person is also a good rule. But you will find a parking lot will only get you so far on a big street bike. Hard to get speed when nervous and confined to a parking lot. Everntually you just need to hit the street. Find out the local laws, you can probably get her a permit where she can ride with you on the street. Do a few parking lot hours then hit the road. it will comfort her nerves if she has the upper hand of expierence before the MSF. That is all IF IF IF you think you can properly teach. Not all husbands are up to the task regardless if they know it or not. __________________ -Chris "Why pay somebody else to fuck up your bike?" Run Amsoil Product

05-17-2009, 01:07 AM	#12
JoJoYZF Bring on the Zombies! Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Cleveland Moto: 2000 Yamaha YZF600R Posts: 2,691	I had friends who had a lot of dirtbike experience and one who rode a sportbike that showed me the controls before hand and I think it helped. My car is a stick, so between knowing the controls and how to work a clutch I did pretty well at getting started and was able to pay more attention to other things they were teaching us.

05-17-2009, 04:55 AM	#13
cbrchick Canyon Carver Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Moto: Honda CBR 600, Yamaha Zuma 50, Suzuki SV1000 Posts: 395	Heck, why not show her? The first night of class, we were taught how to shift in a school desk. We didn't get on the bikes until the next day. My sister and I were pulling wheelies in our desk when no one was looking We got the highest scores on our tests - written and course - and we were 16 (grew up a little on dirt bikes). It's sooo slow to start, that any basic knowledge before you go in is just that, basic. Not really related, but years later I taught my cousin how to drive a standard car from knowing how to drive a motorcycle. I never drove/owned a standard. I sat in the passenger seat and told her what to do...

05-17-2009, 06:31 AM	#14
NONE_too_SOFT Chopstix / \ Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Akron OH Moto: 03 CBR RR Posts: 5,350	if she passes the course does she get her endorsement? if so, i'd prepare her as much as possible for everything they go over in the class.

05-18-2009, 09:43 AM	#19
EpyonXero AMA Supersport Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Redneck Riviera, FL Moto: 2003 VFR800f6 Posts: 2,531	I dont really think driving a stick is a prerequisite for riding a bike. I taught myself to ride a bike at least a year or two before I drove my first stick shift.