bike for M class test

nismo se-r · 05-30-2007, 02:27 PM

I think I might swing by today and try to pass the test on my gsxr 750. Il see how it goes.. I think I might be able to do it.

If I cant, is there somebody whos got a smaller bike, a 250 or 500 who would be willing to meet me at the dmv for me to test. I can go to whatever dmv is closer to you and can get ya gas and lunch or something. Let me know I can do it whenever you can.

Star_Fire · 05-30-2007, 02:29 PM

If your weekends are free, try to get a walk-on at one of the MSF classes. You don't have to use your bike or your helmet that way if you fall.

DailyDriver · 05-30-2007, 03:33 PM

I passed the test on an old ass 1990 Katana 600. The thing was a pig and heavy as heck.

My suggestions are to practice the course on your own and do NOT bring a full face helmet. I was told if you wear a helmet to the DMV, you have to wear it when you run the course. Since the course is so small and you really need to be looking down, a full face helmet totally obstucts that vision. Anway, I failed the first time when I wore my helmet. Went back the next day without it and passed without a problem.

Star_Fire · 05-30-2007, 03:36 PM

You go where you look - you look down, you're goin down.

But, yes, an open face helmet is best for the tests. THe MSF had open faced ones for borrowing during classes

Jibit · 05-30-2007, 05:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Star_Fire

You go where you look - you look down, you're goin down.

+1

I wouldn't dare try the course with that bike, the figure 8 is going to be a pain

Star_Fire · 05-30-2007, 07:47 PM

I once did the figure-8 on my V-Star 1100 - fun times. Almost dropped the damn thing....

Arch · 05-31-2007, 07:33 AM

Taking the test on a bike other than the one you ride is like testing someone else's blood to see if you have aids.

Learn to control what you will be using. If you can't pass that little test maybe you shouldn't be on the street yet. It's a test of balance skills that directly apply to the real world. Anyone can go fast in a straight line because the gyroscopic effect of the wheels keeps you upright. If you don't have the feel for the balance point of the bike you ride you are just begging for a disaster. Go find yourself an empty parking lot and practice, practice, practice. Make sure your tires are inflated. You would want to be on the higher side of inflation versus the lower side. You will avoid that squishy spongy feeling when you start to lean and it will be much more fluid. Avoid the front brake as much as possible on the low speed stuff so your front end doesn't dive on you and learn to feather the clutch so that the clutch actually acts like your throttle (while keeping the throttle near constant or very low)

If you are near the naperville/aurora area I will gladly help you master this with your current bike. I'm usually available and out and about almost every evening.

Star_Fire · 05-31-2007, 10:17 AM

I took the class on the little shadow 250 and I ride a full-size 1100. Learned a shit-load and applied it to my daily riding. That statement is counter-active to what the MSF is there for.

nismo se-r · 06-01-2007, 05:21 AM

Yea thanks for everyones help, btw, im not new to riding. Been riding for 2 years now. I guess il just go and try the test, only was a little worried because I dont know tight the course is. Il just go and try.

badls1 · 06-25-2007, 08:39 AM

a few friends of mine just took the test like 2 weeks ago and they both passed on a 2007 ZX10. If you cant pass the test on the bike you ride, I dont know if you should be riding it. Unless its slammed to the ground, cause then your turning is really terrible regardless of whose riding it.

**IdleSnake** · 07-15-2007, 08:33 AM

you ever get your license?

moparscatpack · 06-12-2008, 09:02 AM

r-smotorsports@comcast.net 815 337 7270 rents bikes for the test.. good luck