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To each their own. I found it advantageous for me to have learned the mechanics of the bike before coming to the classes. Any bad habits I had got picked on by the instructors and it was even more of a learning experience for me.
Do what you feel most comfortale with Drake_Demi. There are a ton of instructional videos online that'll help you if you feel confident enough to learn it yourself.
 
While riding your bike or driving your car, practice looking through the corner to where you want to end up.

Rain jacket and pants, along with something for your hands such as vinyl gloves. Garbage bag at a bare minimum.

If you do ride your own bike before the course, relize that this is when you are most likely to drop it and scratch up the fairings and chrome. It's your call, I'd advise waiting it out.

Most of all have fun on the course and try to relax.
 
Thanks everyone for the advice. I have been watching videos online and done a bit of riding to get a feel for it. I've heard a number of people telling me to being rubber gloves just in case it's raining. I also have rain gear to borrow too. I'm just getting excited. It's coming up in 2.5 weeks
 
Drake_Demi said:
I'm going for the motorcycle course the first weekend in April. The course includes my M2 test. Any tips or suggestions that anyone would have for me?
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Don't crash.
 
D-3vil said:
I disagree... "learning" how to ride before the course will just make him/her develop bad habits.
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In a short period of time, it's not too likely inflexibility will cement itself in his skill set. Especially if he is open minded to learning as asking this question indicates. I've been on bikes for 32 years and still want to learn better ways of doing things. And none of you jokers need to say it's because I suck. :)
 
I'm always willing to take advice. As far as I'm concerned everyone else on this forum as significantly more experience than I do.
 
kamikaze said:
if you got a cheap helmet, your visor may not block UV, so bring sunscreen for your face. Ask me how I know. They want you to have a clear shield so bring sunglasses if you need them also. Bring lots of water, gatorade, snacks, etc.
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I learned last summer that there are many tinted visors that are not DOT. Learned that from Dee

malim said:
Where are you taking the course ?

Also, How booked are the schools ? I know RTI is usually very booked so you have to do it in advance but what about "Learning Curves". Can I book the week off ?
Also, what if it rains, what kind of rain gear are you guys talking about ? Just a rain jacket over the leather jacket ?
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When its raining and you have 300km to go to your destination, you'll wear a garbage bag.... I throw two plastic bags over my feet before my boots. A pair of latex gloves under my riding gloves and whatever rain gear I have. I usually have gloves bags and some garbage bags stashed in my saddlebags just in case.

Drake_Demi said:
I'm always willing to take advice. As far as I'm concerned everyone else on this forum as significantly more experience than I do.
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Just use your good judgement also. There are a few people who post illegal or unsafe stuff from time to time. So trust your gut.
 
Tinted visors not dot approved lol.

So are sunglasses under a clear visor classified as dot?
 
So are you saying that A non DOT approved visor on a full face helmet offers less protection than a DOT approved half helmet?

Just because of the DOT sticker eh...
 
Drake_Demi said:
I'm always willing to take advice. As far as I'm concerned everyone else on this forum as significantly more experience than I do.
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You will be taught basic skills. That's the important to remember, and that everyone has an opinion which they think is correct.
 
Jayv said:
So are you saying that A non DOT approved visor on a full face helmet offers less protection than a DOT approved half helmet?

Just because of the DOT sticker eh...
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Where the hell did I say that?! I am just saying that a lot of tinted visors are not DOT approved. Didnt say that it was illegal cus half lids wouldnt work. Nor did I tell anyone what they should or shouldnt do with that info. Just sharing info incase it matters to someone. There are people out there who want every factor on their side possible in case of an accident and I see that as a positive thing.
 
Water water water. Even if its cool and raining, you dehydrate and don't notice as much in the cooler temperature. Rain gear and sunscreen for the back of your neck. This was advice given to me and I'm glad I took it. Had a few people with bright red necks at the end of day 1 and wore scarves/hoodies on day 2 in 30 degree sunny weather.

Open mind. Have fun.
 
Don't wheelie in front of the instructors and don't kick the guy in the full Harley gear off his bike. In front of the instructors. Try to chat up the female instructors, they love the attention.
 
Fiery254 said:
Don't wheelie in front of the instructors and don't kick the guy in the full Harley gear off his bike. In front of the instructors. Try to chat up the female instructors, they love the attention.
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You are bad.... I've actually had issues with students to the point of my bf purposely dropping by the class to see if they would lay off. Had one class with Goldie that was really bad.
 
Have sex the night before


That's my advice for everything
 
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