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TRike MSF Class to get license

spyder3

spyder3

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Hey guys/gals,

I just did a little looking around and found a place that does Trike MSF basic rider classes to get your waiver & MC license. Its done at englishtown raceway.

There obviously isn't alot of call for this, but the lady i spoke to said it would only take 6 people to form a class. You must provide your own trike and gear etc.. I like it becuase I'd rather train on what i will be driving since there are some diferences between 2 & 3 wheelers.

Anyone interested contact Donna at [email protected]

She will put it together and contact everyone to set it up.

John
 
spyder3 said:
Hey guys/gals,

I just did a little looking around and found a place that does Trike MSF basic rider classes to get your waiver & MC license. Its done at englishtown raceway.

There obviously isn't alot of call for this, but the lady i spoke to said it would only take 6 people to form a class. You must provide your own trike and gear etc.. I like it becuase I'd rather train on what i will be driving since there are some diferences between 2 & 3 wheelers.

Anyone interested contact Donna at [email protected]

She will put it together and contact everyone to set it up.

John
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Good luck. I tried to get interest up here for a class at Rochester, NY about 2 years ago. They only needed 5; but, there was no response.
 
Jersey Spyders!

Well, maybe since the spyder web is growing, it can happen. No harm in trying.:helpsmilie:
 
When I took my MSF class, one of the instructores told me about MSF offering advance classes in trikes. However, the training was being held in another facility instead of the Basic classes. I guess I will get a hold of that instructor and see what he has to offer, I already have my motorcycle license but a little more training won't hurt.;)
 
endorsement

I think it is still an "M" endorsement.

She did say they had 2-3 people already licensed that wanted an advanced class, unfort. that doesn't fit me.

We shall see what happens.
 
Yes it is an M endorsement but it has an attached restriction (#5) good only for trikes, not two wheelers.
 
the MSF classes we have here provide a bike for you, but as far as i can tell all of them will let you bring your own bike/trike to learn on (at least in the Raleigh/Durham area).

has anyone in NC found out anything different?

also, how many peeps on here live in a state where there is a seperate 3 wheel endorsement (in NC MC covers anything less than 4 wheels)?
 
Illinois has, I think, 2 'M' classifications for 2 wheeled cycles (one for 250cc and under; the other for over 250cc) and a 'J' for 3 wheeled cycles. IL Dept of Transportation has associations/partnerships with community colleges, universities, etc., all over the state, The courses are offered many times per year. There are basic and advanced classes on motorcycle education and actual on the bike training. They supply the bike if you request it. (They're little, bitty 2 wheelers.) If you pass the course, they waive the skills test and you get the appropriate license.

When I was looking to get my license the classes at the local community college were booked for weeks and all had waiting lists. I wasn't too keen on spending all that weekend time anyway, so I studied the book and took the written exam at the local DVM. The learners permit is good for a year. You ride with an experienced cyclist and can't ride at night. So, I practiced for a couple of months riding with my brother and others. When I was ready to do the skills test, I set up a course in the parking lot of a nearby park and practiced the 4 required skills. A few days later, went to the DVM, took the test and aced it. Then I was issued a 'J' license. Neither test were difficult in any sense.
 
Apex Cycle Education offers an MSF Trike / Sidecar class in Northern Virginia. It's not cheap, BUT passing the written & range test gives you a waiver for your Virginia M license. They supply all the gear, and while they encourage riders to bring their own three-wheelers, they do have their own trikes (no Spyders) or bikes w/sidecars available if you reserve far enough in advance.

FYI, in Virginia there is only one tier of M license-- it covers both motorcycles and trikes. A law that I doubt will last long, as it makes little sense, they're two different machines.

Now, granted, it's one thing to learn how to ride a motorcycle, get your M license, and then learn how to ride a different-yet-forgiving trike or Spyder. But the way the law is written in Virginia, you can actually learn how to ride a trike *first* in an MSF class, get your M license waiver, and then be considered legal riding a *very* unforgiving two-wheeler. Peculiar quirk.
 
In South Carolina, we don't need no stinking license to operate 3 wheelers. Your regular drivers license covers them now. I have had my M certification for ages, but my wife refuses to go test on her Spyder since she doesn't have to.

If the classes are way too expensive, perhaps you could move. :roflblack:
 
With all due respect to the thread ... I offer this clarification:
"Nothing runs like a Deere, which is way out front of the cat." :2thumbs:
 
In MD, we need a "M" class license and/or with a "J" restriction...meaning, if you take the test with a three wheeler, you can only ride three wheelers.

As far as classes go, all my riding buddies take them...however, they are not set up for three wheelers...if I could get in on a safety class for one day, it would save me another 10-20% on my insurance...it would be worth it for that reason along with the other riding tips I'd pick up!
 
tofriendscreek said:
Illinois has, I think, 2 'M' classifications for 2 wheeled cycles (one for 250cc and under; the other for over 250cc) and a 'J' for 3 wheeled cycles.........
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I'd heard that IL was going to have a 3 wheel only lisc, good to know. I took the MSF several years ago to get my M lisc but I have several friends that don't want anything to do with 2 wheelers even to get a lisc.

I also found a trike/sidecar class in Champaign this summer. It sounds like a beginner course but i'm sure i'll learn stuff. Besides it gives me a discount on bike ins & for $20.00 not a bad investment

http://www.mrp.uiuc.edu/selectCourse.aspx?sitecode=UOI#schedule


janetb
 
SpyderWolf said:
:roflblack: This has been a fun side track. :thumbup:
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:2thumbs:
Yep that's what makes Spyderloves so interesting, [enjoyable].
When someone needs help with a problem they get it quick,, then later on down the Thread they can smile a little. :thumbup:
 
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