Wish me Luck....

Good luck buddy!! I'm sure you'll do great.

So does this mean you are going to turn into THAT guy ... the guy who tells all of us (read MUNTZ) how they are riding wrong?!? LOL

Hey, I'm already "that guy"

congrats on going through this, I'm a RiderCoach here in WY and all I got to say is be thankful you're not going through it here. WY is one of only two states that maintain total control over the MSF program in their state, and has the strictest requirements to being a riderCoach. We had to go through the normal MSf training and then about 100 hours or so of WYDOT training. Every year we have about 30 new guys trying to get on board and each year ends up with about 2-3 new RiderCoachs, usually to replace the 2 or 3 who quit from last year due to our boss being "over demmanding"

I love it, it's a blast for sure and I'm actually thankful of how strict thigns are around here cause it definately pays off in the quality of education the student recieves.

My only word of advice is to take ti seriously while having fun and if you're not willing to do it 100% don't do it at all.

If you have any questions feel free to PM me or give me a call (307)277-6878

George

Hay what do you mean, Darksides at a MSF function???? What is going on here. Everybody knows that riding dark is a no no.

Peace yall. I still have not installed my Toyo. Still have tread left of that damned ol Dunny.
Moon

Good luck with the course Darkshadow. Got nothing but respect for the guys that coach the course.

When I went through the msf course last year I was riding darkside. I rode my bike to the course, with them knowing I was there to get my M endorsement, everyday. I was a darksider then too. There were 2 coaches, a young 20's something (read crotch rocket rider) and a 50's something guy. The young un noticed the car tire and immediately commenced to tell me it wouldn't work. The old guy shut him up by saying apparently it does as he rode it in.. The next morning the young un had a new perspective of the car tire as we went for a ride after class that day. Now he believes it works and also knows it friggin sticks. Sorry for the hyjack.
Have fun in the class and like George said take it seriously.

See you out there
Smokey

smokey2255 wrote:Good luck with the course Darkshadow. Got nothing but respect for the guys that coach the course.

When I went through the msf course last year I was riding darkside. I rode my bike to the course, with them knowing I was there to get my M endorsement, everyday. I was a darksider then too. There were 2 coaches, a young 20's something (read crotch rocket rider) and a 50's something guy. The young un noticed the car tire and immediately commenced to tell me it wouldn't work. The old guy shut him up by saying apparently it does as he rode it in.. The next morning the young un had a new perspective of the car tire as we went for a ride after class that day. Now he believes it works and also knows it friggin sticks. Sorry for the hyjack.
Have fun in the class and like George said take it seriously.

See you out there
Smokey

No you didn't Hijack it at all....
On my range aide days I road my bike in on the Darkside of course... My "boss" if you will, the gentleman that I will be working for noticed it right away and was really intrigued by it. Didn't bat an eye. He was all questions ..... in a positive way. I was glad he didn't give me a hard time. I actually think he was impressed, as he know how I ride and has seen me ride as well.

I've got a friend I ride with that has a VTX 1300... I might get him to go darkside soon. and I've even got a harley guy wanting to put one on his HD, who'd a thunk it!

My CT

The HD buddy of yours will have to replace his rear wheel. So far we have not found a tire to fit them.
Good that your "boss" was positive about the darkside. I love fielding questions about the whole car tire thing. I really like the ones when you are just standing around bull shitting and someone starts with "dude, what the hell is that?" It usually goes all uphill from there.


See you out there
Smokey

You'll do fine.....But since you asked....Good luck

Jerry

Thanks for the up-date Darkside Shadow! You will do good!


....................bobby


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Good luck on ya! It's always nice when you meet someone who says, "Well they're DOING it so it must work to SOME degree" and keep their minds open. Unlike some we've run into... LOL

good luck and have as much fun as you can!

Good luck sir. Hope ya learn alot but have fun doing it.

smokey2255 wrote:The HD buddy of yours will have to replace his rear wheel. So far we have not found a tire to fit them.
Good that your "boss" was positive about the darkside. I love fielding questions about the whole car tire thing. I really like the ones when you are just standing around bull shitting and someone starts with "dude, what the hell is that?" It usually goes all uphill from there.


See you out there
Smokey

Thanks for that info on the HD tire.


Also, to everyone else! thank you for all the well wishes and good lucks coming my way! I do appreciate it.

So? How's it going so far??? Having fun I hope.

Oh yeah, you're going to love the questions that some of your students will inevitably throw your way. My favorite is from a ditzy little blonde that went something like this....

(she stall bike for the millionth time)

Me: So, why did your bike stall that time??

Her: I dunno, was it that clutch thingy again??

Me: Well, did you squeeze it in when you came to a stop?

Her: I guess not..(pause and look of confusion) .... So, do, like I umm have to squeeze in that clutch thingy evertime I stop????

Me:(restraining a laugh) Not every time, just the times you want the engine to stay running

I absolutely love being a ridercoach, it's the funnest job ever.

Have fun,
George

gstanfield wrote:So? How's it going so far??? Having fun I hope.

Oh yeah, you're going to love the questions that some of your students will inevitably throw your way. My favorite is from a ditzy little blonde that went something like this....

(she stall bike for the millionth time)

Me: So, why did your bike stall that time??

Her: I dunno, was it that clutch thingy again??

Me: Well, did you squeeze it in when you came to a stop?

Her: I guess not..(pause and look of confusion) .... So, do, like I umm have to squeeze in that clutch thingy evertime I stop????

Me:(restraining a laugh) Not every time, just the times you want the engine to stay running

I absolutely love being a ridercoach, it's the funnest job ever.

Have fun,
George

Now George, you know that needs a picture or small video to go along with that. There are some that would love to know what she looked like.

I plan on going back and taking the advanced rider's course, my original instructor didn't like the idea of a Darkside, kinda of have to wonder what he'd think if I showed up on mine and passed with flying colors.

gstanfield wrote:So? How's it going so far??? Having fun I hope.

Oh yeah, you're going to love the questions that some of your students will inevitably throw your way. My favorite is from a ditzy little blonde that went something like this....

(she stall bike for the millionth time)

Me: So, why did your bike stall that time??

Her: I dunno, was it that clutch thingy again??

Me: Well, did you squeeze it in when you came to a stop?

Her: I guess not..(pause and look of confusion) .... So, do, like I umm have to squeeze in that clutch thingy evertime I stop????

Me:(restraining a laugh) Not every time, just the times you want the engine to stay running

I absolutely love being a ridercoach, it's the funnest job ever.

Have fun,
George

I want to know what she looks like so I can go the other way if I see her.

Jerry

David, you have to let us know how your first day was......
I dont expect pictures, yet, but a simple sentence would work for now.
Inquiring minds and all that.

Jerry

Good luck David. You will do well. I want to see you do the figure 8 and cones with your engine guards on....

Steve-O wrote:Good luck David. You will do well. I want to see you do the figure 8 and cones with your engine guards on....

That would make a good picture. Good Luck David!!!

Steve-O wrote:Good luck David. You will do well. I want to see you do the figure 8 and cones with your engine guards on....

I have NO problem doing that... It's a requirement and Oh So possible in the Experienced Rider Course! Done that, got the certificate! I practice that every time I goto a training weekend. In the ERC course you actually have a longer BOX to start out with but now I do the small 20' wide box you guys did in BRC course. It's great practice. It's all about HEAD/Eyes turn and Counterbalance and knowing how far you can lean your bike and of course Clutch/Brake control.

Gosh... that sounded like something I've heard before

First two days have been GREAT. Yes, I'm having FUN. There is A LOT of information but it's all digestible after a good download in the evening. I have some homework I need to go do.

Talk to you tomorrow!!

Sweet, glad everything is going good and you're having fun. And yes a VTX can go through the entire BRC if you know how to ride. The hardest is probably exercise #6 on the VTX, but with a little scraping of the hard parts it is doable.

Have fun and keep us up to date.

George

Bump........

I forgot to tell everyone... Last weekend on Sunday I FINALLY finished all my training.

It's Official... I'm now an MSF Certified 'RiderCoach'.

I will be training new riders twice a month (every other weekend) starting May17th, 2008.

Thanks for all the well wishes.. They workded!!

See you on the road....

Congrats, glad we have folks like you willing to commit and follow through.
Thanks

See you out there
Smokey

Congrats, have fun out there.

George