Motorcycle Liscense

[HorsePwrAddict]

I have had my permit for 2 years in July. It expires in july and ive just been putting off getting my liscense because i never really cared about the 'no riding past dark' rules.Anyway. those of you who have your liscense, what did you have to do for the test.

[EDB78]

I have had my permit for 2 years in July. It expires in july and ive just been putting off getting my liscense because i never really cared about the 'no riding past dark' rules.Anyway. those of you who have your liscense, what did you have to do for the test.

Go take the three hundred dollar safety course in West Boylston and you dont have to take the "Test"

[HorsePwrAddict]

Go take the three hundred dollar safety course in West Boylston and you dont have to take the "Test"

ive thought about it, heard good things about it, but i dont exactly have 300 bucks for it, i wish i could seeing as it saves on insurance too if you pass the course

[EDB78]

Just let it run out.. They are too dangerous anyway.. too many other idiots on the road, it only takes one

[H3llphyre]

Just let it run out.. They are too dangerous anyway.. too many other idiots on the road, it only takes one

I agree. Its bad enough I almost get killed from idiot drivers, when I am in my car, in a motorcycle, there is no protection... Motorcycles should only be used offroad.

[EDB78]

I agree. Its bad enough I almost get killed from idiot drivers, when I am in my car, in a motorcycle, there is no protection... Motorcycles should only be used offroad.

Ive only been involved in one motorcycle accident in my entire life.. thats all it took for me not to get on another one..

[EDB78]

ive thought about it, heard good things about it, but i dont exactly have 300 bucks for it, i wish i could seeing as it saves on insurance too if you pass the course

But seriously thats the easiest cheapest way.. If you go to the registry to get it itll take a couple times.. they suck.. and you have to bring your own bike.. it has to pass their requirements.. blah blah.. taking it on a rice rocket sucks also they dont turn as nice and easy as the training bikes they have at the courses..

[Black Rob]

I disagree with Ed. 1st time I took it,I showed up (16 years old). Officer comes and does a safety check (horn, lights, etc). Then he hands me my permit back. I thought I failed. As he walked away he said "congrats". I said don't I need to ride it? He said "you got here in one piece, right?" . I didn't ask questions. Rode away happy.

Then I let it expire and had to re-take it. I passed easily (couple figure 8's, stopping carefully, safety inspection and WHAAALAA).

It's really not that hard. Just don't let a cop intimidate ya. You still keep your permit and can still ride away if you fail. It's not the end of the world.

[misfitmalibu63]

i'v had my permit for 2 years in august, so this year for christmas my parents signed me up for a class and i can't wait to take it. its just a class then a test or so i heard.

[Paulie C.]

Go take the three hundred dollar safety course in West Boylston and you dont have to take the "Test"
i have pamplets here at the store for it cuz i am taking the course in a month or so. if you are interested, they are on the opposite side of the building... its $249 if you dont have a bike and like $149 if you have a bike.

[540Malibu]

I agree. Its bad enough I almost get killed from idiot drivers, when I am in my car, in a motorcycle, there is no protection... Motorcycles should only be used offroad.

typically what people who dont ride say. every accidents avoidable, and your chances of dying are exactly the same if one happens.

[Paulie C.]

typically what people who dont ride say. every accidents avoidable, and your chances of dying are exactly the same if one happens.
why focus on what could happen.. if it does its meant to be

[H3llphyre]

typically what people who dont ride say. every accidents avoidable, and your chances of dying are exactly the same if one happens.

Not every accident is avoidable... Unless you have a 6th sense. Chances of dying on a motorcycle is MUCH higher, as there is no safety. Your body gets tossed, into whatever you happen to land on, breaking bones, liquifying organs...

Typically what people who ride motorcycles say, until they get into an accident.

[H3llphyre]

why focus on what could happen.. if it does its meant to be

Because it has happened to people, even people who post on this forums, and people HAVE died. At no fault of the motorcycle driver.

[HorsePwrAddict]

Not every accident is avoidable... Unless you have a 6th sense. Chances of dying on a motorcycle is MUCH higher, as there is no safety. Your body gets tossed, into whatever you happen to land on, breaking bones, liquifying organs...

Typically what people who ride motorcycles say, until they get into an accident.

i know the risks, Ive had some hairy moments and thought about selling my bike right on the spot, i took a break, cooled down for a few days and took it real easy, fuckin around teaches you a lesson. Both my uncles ride and have ridden since highschool, they are the ones who got me interested in bikes and cars to begin with. Depends on the kind of person you are, some have all the luck. one of my uncles was in intensive care for several weeks 2 times and my other one lost his spleen in a bike accident. Both of them have crazy bikes now but are very experienced and learned there lesson...most accidents are avoidable, some aren't (just like in cars) you always have to be in defensive mode on a bike.

[JS240SX]

i have pamplets here at the store for it cuz i am taking the course in a month or so. if you are interested, they are on the opposite side of the building... its $249 if you dont have a bike and like $149 if you have a bike.

How much experience with a bike is neccessary for those courses? (besides having a permit)

[HorsePwrAddict]

How much experience with a bike is neccessary for those courses? (besides having a permit)

none. they will teach you how to use the clutch if they have to. i wouldn't go if you dont know how to ride yet tho, litte embarassing,lol

im not positive tho, correct me if im wrong

[EDB78]

i know the risks, Ive had some hairy moments and thought about selling my bike right on the spot, i took a break, cooled down for a few days and took it real easy, fuckin around teaches you a lesson. Both my uncles ride and have ridden since highschool, they are the ones who got me interested in bikes and cars to begin with. Depends on the kind of person you are, some have all the luck. one of my uncles was in intensive care for several weeks 2 times and my other one lost his spleen in a bike accident. Both of them have crazy bikes now but are very experienced and learned there lesson...most accidents are avoidable, some aren't (just like in cars) you always have to be in defensive mode on a bike.

The ONLY real defensive mode on a bike is not to get on one.. In not going into details but I am an expert on this..

[HorsePwrAddict]

The ONLY real defensive mode on a bike is not to get on one.. In not going into details but I am an expert on this..

im not trying to prove you wrong, just saying i know the risks.

[EDB78]

im not trying to prove you wrong, just saying i know the risks.

Not trying to get nasty or anything, Im just a little partial about the dangers..

[Paulie C.]

none. they will teach you how to use the clutch if they have to. i wouldn't go if you dont know how to ride yet tho, litte embarassing,lol

im not positive tho, correct me if im wrong
they will push u on it with it off so u get the feel of balancing it

[Paulie C.]

Because it has happened to people, even people who post on this forums, and people HAVE died. At no fault of the motorcycle driver.
right...but jay basically what im getting at here is people who get on a bike generally know this getting on the bike and if your passion is riding a motorcycle than why worry about what could happen.. I mean you al;ready know it but why let it ruin it for you if its your thing. I definetly agree with you though..

[H3llphyre]

right...but jay basically what im getting at here is people who get on a bike generally know this getting on the bike and if your passion is riding a motorcycle than why worry about what could happen.. I mean you al;ready know it but why let it ruin it for you if its your thing. I definetly agree with you though..

Oh, i understand... It's kinda how I drive. When alone, I drive like an insane asshole, when no one else is on the road around me. Put someone in the passenger seat, and I drive a LOT safer... The issue is, when someone else is with you, you are responsible for their wellbeing. Even if I did get on a motorcycle, snowmobile, dirtbike, 4 wheeler, I will NEVER EVER allow ANYONE on with me. They don't always know the risk and I know they are dangerous, why put that risk on someone you care about. That's my point.

[540Malibu]

The ONLY real defensive mode on a bike is not to get on one.. In not going into details but I am an expert on this..
im more of an expert on this than you and you're wrong. the only mishap on a bike that is unavoidable is getting a laser guided bomb dropped on you, and that doesnt happen.

[H3llphyre]

im more of an expert on this than you and you're wrong. the only mishap on a bike that is unavoidable is getting a laser guided bomb dropped on you, and that doesnt happen.

Hey spence... Drive your bike to Dunks... You will then have to show me how to avoid me running you over...

[H3llphyre]

im more of an expert on this than you and you're wrong. the only mishap on a bike that is unavoidable is getting a laser guided bomb dropped on you, and that doesnt happen.

On another note, not getting into details, but you know who you are talking to, right?

[540Malibu]

Hey spence... Drive your bike to Dunks... You will then have to show me how to avoid me running you over...whats more dangerous, the chance i might get run over, or the chance that you would die shortly after trying?

[540Malibu]

an accident is when someones car breaks the parking pin and rolls into yours.

everything else is neglegence.

[EDB78]

im more of an expert on this than you and you're wrong. the only mishap on a bike that is unavoidable is getting a laser guided bomb dropped on you, and that doesnt happen.

You should pray to god every day that you never learn as much as I do about the dangers of being on a bike.

[540Malibu]

You should pray to god every day that you never learn as much as I do about the dangers of being on a bike.

i know the dangers, and i've had to deal with them every single day of my life.