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From: barbay@spp2.UUCP (Chris Barbay)
Newsgroups: net.cycle
Subject: Re: request for guidance in purchasing a first bike
Message-ID: <492@spp2.UUCP>
Date: Fri, 22-Mar-85 16:49:09 EST
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Posted: Fri Mar 22 16:49:09 1985
Date-Received: Mon, 25-Mar-85 02:18:54 EST
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Reply-To: barbay@spp2.UUCP (Chris Barbay)
Distribution: net.cycle
Organization: TRW, Redondo Beach  CA
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Summary: 

I would like to second the recommendation of the Motorcycle course
given by the MSF.  I went through the course in Long Beach, CA and 
I really enjoyed it.  The instructors I had were two motorcycle
police officers and they had many tips on accident avoidance.  When
I went through the course, I was required to wear long pants, a
jacket, and gloves.  If I had a helmet, I could have brought it 
along, but they do provide them for those who have none.  The course
was 24 hours over 3 Saturdays.  8 hours were devoted to lecture and
16 hours to practical riding.  We rode Honda 250s.  This bike was
small enough to handle for most people, but also had enough power
to make it seem more practical.  (Unlike riding a minibike)
I took the course only 15 months ago and I recommend it highly
to those who have limited or no riding experience.  After the course
it was suggested that when we accumulated approx. 9 months of
riding experience, we should take the advanced course.  This course
is one day, and you bring your own bike.  The course is composed of
all riding and going through extensive accident avoidance manuevers.
I am plannning on going through that course soon.

			-- Chris Barbay