How I crashed my motorcycle & became an MSF Instructor

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Category: Motorcycle WisdomBy Kevin @ MCrider January 7, 2022 12 Comments

Tags: Rider Coach Riding Instructor Motorcycle Safety Foundation

After a 35 year hiatus, I decided to return to riding motorcycles. Internet searches for instructional material provided a vast array of choices for my questions. MCRider was one that coming up with lessons for the topics I was interested in. The videos on YouTube were extremely helpful in rebuilding my confidence and skill level. I was aware there was a forum for quite some time before joining and am glad I took the plunge. The depth of knowledge from the membership, as well as the willingness to answer questions and offer guidance cannot be overstated. I purchased some practice cones and used the Field Guide exercises to hone my riding skills and my practice sessions are now something I look forward to.

Perhaps the most beneficial parts of the forum are the discussions pertaining to safe riding and rider awareness. One of the forum members made a comment to the effect of ” A superior rider uses his superior judgment to avoid situations which require the use of his superior skill.” That statement stays in the forefront of my mind and I believe it helps make me a better/safer rider. I am much more aware of the potential dangers due to reading the discussions on the forum and it has helped increase my enjoyment of being on 2 wheels again.

Hatchetjack

Nice information Kevin, excellent stuff, I use these strategies all the time.

Charles Bailey

I enjoyed your videos for a while now, and this has probably unknowingly saved me from riding hickups. and maybe more. When I ride now, Kevin is constantly on the back seat. Turn your head in the direction you want to go. Leave more space with the car in front of you, move to the right to see ahead of the traffic… as I have free loaded the video for a while, I have decided to become a patron. the $5 a month won't make any difference to my bank balance but might well save my life. If you enjoyed Kevin ‘s video and think they are contributing to your better riding skill. join as well. This is now his job and we should financially appreciate it and keep it going. See you all on the road.

Sweet Artist Academy

You add a lot of values to riders of all levels. Thumbs up!

Clarence Ha

Thanks for your videos. You've got me out in the parking lot practicing my skills regularly. I have gained a lot of confidence and I'm enjoying riding more.

Peter J. Francis

Thank you Kevin for all that you do on your channel. Your videos are an inspiration and have helped me become a better rider. God Bless!

B A

Great place for riders from beginners to advanced. Can’t say enough about the way the field guide has helped me and I really enjoy the forum. It has shown me to continue to practice and you never stop learning.
Don
Williamstown, NJ

Don

Thanks for the great tips. I've only been riding a few months, and could have avoided the one spill I had if I'd watched more of your videos beforehand!

Steven Godfrey

Many congratulations and thanks for following your passion while sharing your knowledge along with your commitment to safe and fun motorcycling education. I mention your channel to many of my classes as a valuable resource for information!

Jody O’Dell

The MCrider forums are the best online resource I’ve found on the web. Becoming a motorcyclist is a lifetime of learning and it is great to have a place to find the right help with taking next steps. There are those times along that journey where we need to go back to review basics. MCrider is there in both cases. Whether we are a beginner, highly experienced, or anywhere in between, we have found the right place, to be both enriched, and to add to others’ lives.

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