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Originally Posted by Michael211_2000
Any updates on where one can find Spyder-friendly MSF (MFS?) state approved courses?
Last I heard Lufkin, TX had one and there was another down near Lamark, TX at the old greyhound racetrack.... it's like a 2 hour + drive either way for me.
I'd like to take the course so as to get the insurance discount and be legal, but I'm NOT a fan of long rides or drives either for that matter.
Thanks.
- Michael
Any MSF approved trike course will do. They all require that you provide your own machine. You will be among traditional trikes, along with other Spyders. It doesn't matter, as long as you pass the written test and the skills test, you will get your endorsement.
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Motorcycle Training Center (MTC) has numerous training sites across the state, including one range in the Houston area. Call the main office (1-800-410-4549) and ask if the 3WBRC is offered in the Houston area.
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Ok that's new information to me Pam! The last time I'd called around (back when I 1st bought this Spyder) the Harley Davidson place in Kingwood only taught on 2 wheels they said (as did a few others I'd called... I just don't remember their names now). I'll try calling around again though.
Can anyone tell me if there is a 3M (or M3?) endorsement in TX or is it only an M? I have never and never will have any interest in less than 3 wheels that's my minimum on land!
Thanks!
- Michael
Originally Posted by Pampurrs
Any MSF approved trike course will do. They all require that you provide your own machine. Pam
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Originally Posted by Michael211_2000
Ok that's new information to me Pam! The last time I'd called around (back when I 1st bought this Spyder) the Harley Davidson place in Kingwood only taught on 2 wheels they said (as did a few others I'd called... I just don't remember their names now). I'll try calling around again though.
Can anyone tell me if there is a 3M (or M3?) endorsement in TX or is it only an M? I have never and never will have any interest in less than 3 wheels that's my minimum on land!
Thanks!
- Michael
Not all Motorcycle schools offer trike classes, you have to google around to find them. And unfortunately, the trike classes are more expensive. I was looking into it for a friend of mine who didn't have a motorcycle endorsement, and asked a couple places why its more expensive for trike classes, and was told its because the classes are smaller thus less people to spread the overhead.
I'm not sure how Texas works, but here in Arizona if you pass the trike skills test, you get the "M" on your license just the same as those of us who tested and road on two wheels.
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Michael, as Pam said it is in Arizona so it seems in Texas. My wife took the MSF approved trike course here in Amarillo last year, passed the skills test, passed the DPS written test and received her "M" license. Her license looks no different then mine, which I got on two wheels several years ago. Hope this helps.
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Originally Posted by BigLefty
Michael, as Pam said it is in Arizona so it seems in Texas. My wife took the MSF approved trike course here in Amarillo last year, passed the skills test, passed the DPS written test and received her "M" license. Her license looks no different then mine, which I got on two wheels several years ago. Hope this helps.
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They changed this late last year. If you take a trike class you get a trike restriction on your license (assuming you don't already have the M).
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Originally Posted by Michael211_2000
Any updates on where one can find Spyder-friendly MSF (MFS?) state approved courses?
Last I heard Lufkin, TX had one and there was another down near Lamark, TX at the old greyhound racetrack.... it's like a 2 hour + drive either way for me.
I'd like to take the course so as to get the insurance discount and be legal, but I'm NOT a fan of long rides or drives either for that matter.
Thanks.
- Michael
I took the course in Lufkin last year and really enjoyed it. Marcus was such a great teacher, I plan to take his one day refresher course next summer. While he rides a Harley he converted to a trike, he doesn't care what you are riding, as long as you are riding.
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Oh I believe ya! I just will not spend 4+ hours round trip for 8 hours of "instruction". That's just too far for me to go, too much time spent getting there and then getting back home (which is a hard limit for me!).
- Michael
Originally Posted by br54999
I took the course in Lufkin last year and really enjoyed it. Marcus was such a great teacher, I plan to take his one day refresher course next summer. While he rides a Harley he converted to a trike, he doesn't care what you are riding, as long as you are riding.
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Originally Posted by Michael211_2000
Oh I believe ya! I just will not spend 4+ hours round trip for 8 hours of "instruction". That's just too far for me to go, too much time spent getting there and then getting back home (which is a hard limit for me!).
- Michael
I understand the travel time, since I live outside New Waverly. One thing to consider is the class in Lufkin is 2 days and cheaper than the 3 days for the South Houston classes. I rode over on Saturday morning and spent the night in Lufkin. Even with the cost of a hotel for one night, it was cheaper than spending 3 days at the class in South Houston. Good Luck!
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Originally Posted by br54999
I understand the travel time, since I live outside New Waverly. One thing to consider is the class in Lufkin is 2 days and cheaper than the 3 days for the South Houston classes. I rode over on Saturday morning and spent the night in Lufkin. Even with the cost of a hotel for one night, it was cheaper than spending 3 days at the class in South Houston. Good Luck!
I cannot spend the night... I have furry-kiddos at home that have to be taken care of every night, and nobody else but me to care for them. So... no long road trips, no overnight stays away.
Right now I don't have the money for a course anyways, I'm having problems getting paid for work I did this summer for a company down in Houston. Arghhh!
Thanks for the info though.
- Michael
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Originally Posted by Michael211_2000
Any updates on where one can find Spyder-friendly MSF (MFS?) state approved courses?
Last I heard Lufkin, TX had one and there was another down near Lamark, TX at the old greyhound racetrack.... it's like a 2 hour + drive either way for me.
I'd like to take the course so as to get the insurance discount and be legal, but I'm NOT a fan of long rides or drives either for that matter.
Thanks.
- Michael
Contact Mancuso Harley on 290. Tell them you want to know about the next course. There are four or five Mancuso Powersport dealers in and around the Houston area.
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Hey UtahPete, you might want to check the date on the original post that you just quoted....
I agree it might be just a little confusing, but it's also just a leeedle bit old!
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