nksmfamjp
Junior Member
When I took the MSF beginner course ~7 years ago, it shaped my safety gear view in 2 ways. First, it was taught that riding in a long shirt, long pants, gloves, helmet and over the ankle boots is enough. Second, my teacher rode 100mi each way on his VFR. he wore a nice 2 pc textile/ ce padded suit, so I knew I could do more.
I wish they would have taken a stronger approach like riding boots and riding jacket were a must. It would have set my pace better.
Also, I wish they would have laid out a clear bike cost better like:
Bike cost
Maint cost
Helmet...plan for 300-500, but maybe you can get lucky and find a good fit for under 200. My GMax was $140ish and fits great.
Jackets, pants, etc. Plan like $250 each +$100 for gloves. And you probably need 2-4 sets of top and bottoms. I have mesh, spring/fall and a winter suit.
Boots 150-400.
Basically, with $5000, don't buy a $5000 bike. Buy $3500 in bike, $600 in helmet/boots and $900 in suit roughly. I think this would help the $5000 bike $1 in gear problem we have in America.
Any thoughts? What was taught to you in MSF?
I wish they would have taken a stronger approach like riding boots and riding jacket were a must. It would have set my pace better.
Also, I wish they would have laid out a clear bike cost better like:
Bike cost
Maint cost
Helmet...plan for 300-500, but maybe you can get lucky and find a good fit for under 200. My GMax was $140ish and fits great.
Jackets, pants, etc. Plan like $250 each +$100 for gloves. And you probably need 2-4 sets of top and bottoms. I have mesh, spring/fall and a winter suit.
Boots 150-400.
Basically, with $5000, don't buy a $5000 bike. Buy $3500 in bike, $600 in helmet/boots and $900 in suit roughly. I think this would help the $5000 bike $1 in gear problem we have in America.
Any thoughts? What was taught to you in MSF?