Motorcycle License, MN
#1
07-19-2007, 11:55 AM
Motorcycle License, MN
Does anyone know what the road skills test consits of in MN? I'd like to practice for it.
#2
07-19-2007, 01:53 PM
RE: Motorcycle License, MN
In Texas if you take the beginner MSF course you don't have to take the driving part of the license exam. I had been driving for years without a motorcycle license but I wanted to get legal and decided the MSF course was the better route to getting my license. Good thing I did as I had picked up some bad habits over the years and the MSF instructor helped me get rid of them. I was also pleased that they had some XT225, which are very similar to our KLX’s, and I felt instantly comfortable on the bike. I would highly recommend the course if available in your area. Also, the exam part of the MSF course consisted of doing a measured panic stop, 2 slow speed turns in a very small box (about 2 parking spaces), a 20mph 180-degree corner (brake before the corner and roll on the throttle through the corner) and a 20mph avoidance maneuver.
#3
07-19-2007, 03:58 PM
RE: Motorcycle License, MN
I have taken the skills test in mn but it has been awhile (lost endorsement due to legal snafu) but what typesh said is pretty close. maybe a half dozen manuvers. I took it and will take it again in eagan. If you are comfortable at slow speed (-25) manuvers you should be fine but it is 1 mistake and you're out ifI remember right. Good luck! You may be able to get an idea from motorcycle manual at dmv as well
#4
07-19-2007, 09:25 PM
RE: Motorcycle License, MN
Here in Maine the driving test for bikes is on the road being followed by a car that honks for L,R and stops.Takes about 10minutes and as long as you drive normal like in a car you pass.
#5
07-20-2007, 12:11 AM
RE: Motorcycle License, MN
ORIGINAL: TypeSH
In Texas if you take the beginner MSF course you don't have to take the driving part of the license exam. I had been driving for years without a motorcycle license but I wanted to get legal and decided the MSF course was the better route to getting my license. Good thing I did as I had picked up some bad habits over the years and the MSF instructor helped me get rid of them. I was also pleased that they had some XT225, which are very similar to our KLX’s, and I felt instantly comfortable on the bike. I would highly recommend the course if available in your area. Also, the exam part of the MSF course consisted of doing a measured panic stop, 2 slow speed turns in a very small box (about 2 parking spaces), a 20mph 180-degree corner (brake before the corner and roll on the throttle through the corner) and a 20mph avoidance maneuver.
In Texas if you take the beginner MSF course you don't have to take the driving part of the license exam. I had been driving for years without a motorcycle license but I wanted to get legal and decided the MSF course was the better route to getting my license. Good thing I did as I had picked up some bad habits over the years and the MSF instructor helped me get rid of them. I was also pleased that they had some XT225, which are very similar to our KLX’s, and I felt instantly comfortable on the bike. I would highly recommend the course if available in your area. Also, the exam part of the MSF course consisted of doing a measured panic stop, 2 slow speed turns in a very small box (about 2 parking spaces), a 20mph 180-degree corner (brake before the corner and roll on the throttle through the corner) and a 20mph avoidance maneuver.
#6
07-20-2007, 03:15 AM
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RE: Motorcycle License, MN
The riding test is so easy on the klx it was a breeze
. Here's what they have us do in Oregon.
. Here's what they have us do in Oregon.
#7
07-20-2007, 10:28 PM
RE: Motorcycle License, MN
I couldn't imagine failing on a klx being so light compared to the guys bringing their 600+ lb bike to navigate through a course.My buddie has a 67 sportster with the right side shift and left side brake and borrowed a hondamatic from a buddy just to make it even easier. Maybe I should start renting mine out for the driving tests and make $$$$$
Maybe I should start renting mine out for the driving tests and make $$$$$
#8
07-21-2007, 11:00 PM
RE: Motorcycle License, MN
Thanks for the diagrams! Much appreciated! What is the distance between the cones and what is the stopping distance and from what speed?
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