where did you TAKE your Tenere today?

[14kmtnman]

Not many miles from the house, but about 10 hours in the saddle over the weekend taking the MSF Basic rider course. This is in preparation for taking the MSF Rider Coach program to become a certified instructor. There is a Friday evening classroom session. Saturday was a little chilly, in the 40's and low 50's. On Sunday we got hit with some sun, wind, rain and snow, but kept on with the training (mostly in the mid 40's). There were 2 instructors, and 11 students. Ages ranged from 16 to around 70. All but one or 2 of the new riders were getting or already had Harleys, so they went after the cruiser style bikes first. I was given the choice of riding my own bike or one of theirs. I opted to ride one of the Yamaha enduros with street tires to make things a little bit more fun. I'm glad I did because the first thing they had us do was dog paddle our bike way over to the other side of the course. Dog paddling a 250 pound bike is much easier than the ST beast. There was only one person who crashed whole weekend and that was doing the drills right before the final test. Unfortunately she was the only one to have a cheering section (family) on the side lines watching every move she made for the whole final day. The lady was ok with just a badly bruised ego.

Most of the bikes were in the 250cc range. The instructors warmed up the bikes before anyone else got there.


Getting ready for their first ride.


Between sections instructor conference


Looking back while being first in line


Looking ahead to the front of the line.

 

[lund]

I also took a rider training safety course back in 2016, my wife is going to be taking it here for the purpose of becoming an instructor.
It was one of the most eye opening thing I have ever done for myself. You really don't realize how bad of a rider and driver you are till you take these courses. It should be mandatory IMO.
The strategies they teach you on being safe and how they break old habits and bring in new ones made it well worth every pennies. Now I find my self using these strategies even while driving the truck.
The funny thing after taking these courses you can easily point out riders that have never taken a riders course to those that have and this applies to all experience.
For me it made a difference for group rides on how or if I'll join.
Good on anyone who makes this their own.

 

[Sierra1]

. . . .This is in preparation for taking the MSF Rider Coach program to become a certified instructor. Most of the bikes were in the 250cc range.

Using TWs is brilliant. Perfect little bike for the job.

I also took a rider training safety course back in 2016, my wife is going to be taking it here for the purpose of becoming an instructor. . . . It should be mandatory IMO. . . .

I too was going to do the instructor thing. Even took the first aid class. (a Texas requirement, don't know if other states require it) I then realized that the courses were held on weekends. I didn't retire to work weekends. So . . . . that was that.

I agree with that the class should be mandatory. And in Texas it is required to get your motorcycle license. I don't know when the requirement was enacted, but it's been a good 15 years. I told my boys that they had to take the course if they were going to get bikes. They laughed and said "duh, it's the law". Sassy shits.

 

[14kmtnman]

Sierra1 - I understand not wanting to "commit" the weekends. Since I am retired too, that leaves the rest of the week open when there are much fewer people on the backroads and trails. Plus I'll get to meet a lot of like minded people in a relatively small group environment. Any more, a day is a day to me. Probably leaning more to just weeks, months or seasons.

 

[Sierra1]

I think it was more a mental thing. I've worked so many weekends, that once I didn't have to . . . . I wasn't going to. And, I'm a pavement princess.

 

[moto.monk]

Also most was an MSF instructor years ago but after doing an intro to being one and being told I was going to be on my feet for 10+ hours I decided not to be one.

 

[14kmtnman]

Sierra1 and Moto.monk Thanks for the input. Both of you have good points to consider. The weekend classes are 5 hrs each day of class time with another hour of prep (setting up the bikes and then putting them away for the instructors). With all of the walking and moving that needs to be done, I don't think either issue will be a problem, yet.

 

[Jiivee]

Spring 2022 first ride. South-Karelia, Finland.

 

[Sierra1]

Hope nobody runs you over parked in the travel lane. Nice pic, but it gave me chills.

 

[StefanOnHisS10]

Hope nobody runs you over parked in the travel lane. Nice pic, but it gave me chills.

I’ve been there for over a week and it is very unlikely. The Finnish people are very easy going, calm and social drivers I noticed. Until they get in their rally cars of course!
Fantastic country.

 

[Jiivee]

No worries, picture slightly distorted. Slow traffic and I parked at the bus stop. Maybe the cold shivers came from the snow...?

 

[sheikyerbooty]

Arn't the Dudesons Finnish? crazy moth&#r fuc%!ers

 

[Jiivee]

Yes they are! Real Finnish heroes!

 

[moto.monk]

Work

Also work earlier in the day. If anyone needs help with claims or dealing with the VA. I am more then happy to help.

 

[Quique]

Castle of Coca

 

[Samuel Shinn]

paradise valley Montana early spring, just riding between snowstorms. The ride home was 35 mph sidewinds and wet snow…fun on A bun!

 

[Sierra1]

Work
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Also work earlier in the day. If anyone needs help with claims or dealing with the VA. I am more then happy to help.

MMMM . . . . burgers.

 

[ErictheBiking]

Mt Glorious - Queensland

 

[Fpalbrecht]

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Love the yellow

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[robp]

Mt Glorious - Queensland

Tell us more about the sidecar . . .