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So, I know that some people are strongly opinionated on this subject, but I have a real conundrum in my hands. Just started riding in Octoberish and only have around 600ish miles under my belt. I've read a few books and watched a multitude of YouTube videos ( not Max Wrist) from Dan Dan the fireman, motojitsu, jerry Palo...(sp?) Etc and have gotten a good mindset of what to do/ look for in traffic. The msf courses aren't offered in my area in the winter and I signed up for one of the earliest BRS courses in May. By that point in time I should have well over 1000 miles on the bike, with a decent chunk of time in parking lots practicing slow speed maneuvers, u-turns, quick stops up to 35 mph without lockups (no abs), etc. At stop lights I try to offset myself into an almost lane filtering position so as not to be rear ended and watch my mirrors for people coming behind me and flash my brake lights. I try to be aware of edge traps, manholes, potholes , left turners, and watch car rims at intersections and wear hi-viz ATGATT. I try to predict vehicle behavior but also try to take each second and it comes and try to stay calm and composed. It took me quite a few miles to learn to relax on the bike physically but stay mentally aware. I try to operate controls smoothly and the list goes on.
Anyway, to get back on track... I only currently posses a learner's permit and was going to wait to take the BRC to get licensed. However, I've been thinking of going ahead and taking the state test, getting licensed and then taking a slightly more advanced course through the MSF. The website description for the course list it as "for riders with 1k + miles".
So my question is, should I stay registered for the BRS or go ahead and transfer the class to an "experienced", website also says "75% of riders involved in crashes considered themselves experienced" , not that I do. I don't want to unnecessarily waste my time and money at the BRC if they're only going to teach me the VERY basics. Like how to start the bike, get a feel for the friction zone if the clutch, start stop on hills, do a u-turns in under 20'
Anyway, to get back on track... I only currently posses a learner's permit and was going to wait to take the BRC to get licensed. However, I've been thinking of going ahead and taking the state test, getting licensed and then taking a slightly more advanced course through the MSF. The website description for the course list it as "for riders with 1k + miles".
So my question is, should I stay registered for the BRS or go ahead and transfer the class to an "experienced", website also says "75% of riders involved in crashes considered themselves experienced" , not that I do. I don't want to unnecessarily waste my time and money at the BRC if they're only going to teach me the VERY basics. Like how to start the bike, get a feel for the friction zone if the clutch, start stop on hills, do a u-turns in under 20'