+1 I did the same...the MSF class did wonders and I recommend it to all new riders or those interested in riding...(heavybusa @ Aug. 19 2007,09:17) I did the MSF course here in Va to get mine.
I cannot speak highly enough about these I recommend the course to anyone.
Yes and no... It teaches you lots of stuff and you're doing it on your bike so you're applying everything immediately. But it's also nerve-wracking 'cause you're doing it on your own bike so if something goes wrong... We saw a guy drop his 3 month old GoldWing - makes your heart drop!(VaBusa @ Aug. 21 2007,12:12) Never taken the advanced course...was it fun LCB?
The key to getting is is to have a family member work for the MVC in Trenton. that's how we got in. in previous years, i paid to do it.Hey Guys,
I took it two years ago after a long hiatus from riding, and it was a great refresher. Of course, I waited around trying to catch one of the free courses in NJ, and from the moment the registration opened, I stayed On Hold for about two hours, before having the message change that the class was now full. After two attempts with the same outcome, I just paid for the course and took it at a community college up in North Jersey, about two hours away. It was well worth it. If I remember, the instructors were equating the skills learned with about six months of actual riding experience for the untrained.
I hope this helps.
Respectfully,
Harry