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Hey, new member here. I decided to register because I have my first bike on back order, the CSC TT250. I figured this forum would be a good wealth of information to begin tinkering around with my bike once it comes. I'm probably going to add a bunch of upgrades such as digital instrument cluster, aftermarket exhaust, rejetting, etc. My only other riding experience is on a Honda XR100 .... so I'm hoping the TT has enough balls to satisfy my speed craving

So thats basically it. Looking forward to meeting a bunch of new people on here. The TT seems to have gained a small cult following.

:hi:

Welcome , we will see you posting in the middle of the night like the rest of us.:ohno:

Welcome!


At the risk of sounding like your Dad, please plan to take a MSF course. Totally worth it.

I'm definitely planning to take one in lieu of my license test, apparently they allow that in NY. From what I've heard from friends they just make you do figure eights in a parking lot for your license test. Also the insurance benefits are definitely a plus.

I'm actually going to take the written permit test at the DMW today. Should be easy enough now that I'm read up on the DMV's motorcycle manual...

As you probably know, after 2009 we had no choice here in Texas for motorcyclists (msf)

It was great as a refresher for the operation of a 4 wheel automobile as well after decades of driving.

Excellent! Good luck on the written portion.

I had no idea. I have no problem with such things being mandatory.

Passed the permit test... It seemed more centered around driving a car which seemed weird but I got my interim class M

Congrats! Will the MSF course be on your new bike when it arrives, or on a rental bike?

I believe they provide training bikes at no additional charge, so I'm planning to take the course over a weekend before my bike comes. I think its around $350 for the whole thing.

This is what the MSF site says: "Prerequisites: Ability to ride a bicycle. Full protective attire is required. Must be of legal age to operate a motorcycle on the street. Depending on State, participants may need a driver's license and/or motorcycle permit.
The Basic RiderCourse is a complete entry-level, learn-to-ride class that consists of at least 15 hours of formal classroom activities and on-cycle riding exercises conducted over two or three days. About five hours are devoted to learning activities in the classroom, and around 10 hours of hands-on practice are included. Training motorcycles are provided. Successful completion may lead to a waiver of the motorcycle license skill test and an insurance discount."

So what do they mean by successful completion *may* lead to a waiver?

Perhaps some States don't allow it. I'd give the local MSF office a call to find out about NY.

The NY DMV website says that its okay, but im definitely going to give MSF a call once I get the money together to register for a course. With the horrible bureaucracy here you really never know.

those classes are free in illinois