Better picture of my two wheels good thing

"shop-teacher" (shop-teacher)
08/02/2016 at 16:40 • Filed to: Two wheels good

Here’s some better pictures of the Kymco Super 8 I bought last night. Tomorrow I’m going to the DMV to get my M-class license. I hate that I have to load it back into my truck, to drive it 2 miles to the DMV, to then take the test. Such a PITA. Thems the breaks I guess.

DISCUSSION (18)

JawzX2, Boost Addict. 1.6t, 2.7tt, 4.2t > shop-teacher
08/02/2016 at 16:48

your state doesn’t offer a motorcycle learner’s permit? Vermont offers a Learner’s Permit which is attainable by passing a written test, it limits you to no passengers, daylight hours only, and is valid for 90 days only, but at least it lets you *RIDE* the bike to the certification test.

Also, how are you supposed to learn how to pass the M-cert test if you can’t ride a bike on public roads? Practice in a private parking lot/driveway?

also, also: MSF?

Party-vi > JawzX2, Boost Addict. 1.6t, 2.7tt, 4.2t
08/02/2016 at 16:54

Tests aren’t very demanding. In MD the MVA offers test classes over a couple weekends IIRC. I took one through a local community college over two weekends and a couple weeknights. The worst thing on our test was a small figure eight within two parking spaces and swerving to avoid an object in the road. Everything else was cake.

fintail > shop-teacher
08/02/2016 at 16:57

Not taking an MSF class? They can be pretty fun.

In WA anyway, the course is something like $125, they supply the bikes and when you pass, you can get the endorsement. Easy.

Sam > shop-teacher
08/02/2016 at 17:03

Screw the RallyX Roadmaster, you should ride this absolute beast to the meet.

AdverseMartyr > shop-teacher
08/02/2016 at 17:52

Can’t a friend ride it over for you?

Also, more power to you for choosing two wheels without anything between your legs. I’ve ridden a moped once or twice, and I can’t stand not having something to lean into with my legs.

nermal > fintail
08/02/2016 at 18:14

Was same when I took it. Had to go to the DMV and take a dumb test to get a permit first, then take MSF course on their bikes, and that was that.

shop-teacher > AdverseMartyr
08/02/2016 at 18:20

I don’t have anybody who’s close by and free tomorrow morning to ride it over for me.

I’ve never ridden a motorcycle, so I don’t know the difference.

shop-teacher > Sam
08/02/2016 at 18:23

I live very close to Lombard, where we’ll end up on Saturday night. I’m planning to stop at home and hen the scooter.

shop-teacher > JawzX2, Boost Addict. 1.6t, 2.7tt, 4.2t
08/02/2016 at 18:31

I have a permit, but you have to be under the supervision of a rider with at least one year’s experience.

shop-teacher > fintail
08/02/2016 at 19:26

I took a 5-hour scooter specific class last month, the last hour was practicing the skills test. I’m quite confident that I can pass the test.

If I ever decide to get a proper motorcycle, I’ll take an MSF course for sure.

JawzX2, Boost Addict. 1.6t, 2.7tt, 4.2t > shop-teacher
08/02/2016 at 19:43

that’s irritating. Riding with a buddy is good policy for a beginner, but your buddy isn't always available.

shop-teacher > JawzX2, Boost Addict. 1.6t, 2.7tt, 4.2t
08/02/2016 at 19:51

I’d love a riding buddy, unfortunately the only friends I know who ride live nowhere near me.

JawzX2, Boost Addict. 1.6t, 2.7tt, 4.2t > shop-teacher
08/02/2016 at 20:21

exactly. That restriction is bull shit.

fintail > nermal
08/02/2016 at 21:00

It’s pretty handy. When I did my MSF, I didn’t even have a permit - I just took the class, written test which technically gave a permit (but I didn’t bother to get it), then the MSF test which earned the endorsement, then I was good to go. Scary, in a way.

fintail > shop-teacher
08/02/2016 at 21:01

You’ll be fine. In WA anyway, you can even use a scooter for the endorsement test - it’s the same license for all. Just as the same drivers license will put you behind the wheel of a Smart car or a Veyron or a 42' motorhome, the same endorsement will put you on a Ruckus or a turbo Busa.

shop-teacher > fintail
08/02/2016 at 22:44

Yep, same in Illinois too. As long as the scooter has at least 150 cc.

shop-teacher > JawzX2, Boost Addict. 1.6t, 2.7tt, 4.2t
08/02/2016 at 22:46

Yep!

fintail > shop-teacher
08/03/2016 at 00:07

I think it was/is the same here too. Good times.