Re: Advice needed

Posted by Cabreco on Jul 02, 2012; 10:57am
URL: http://vintage-and-classic-hondas.81.s1.nabble.com/Advice-needed-tp4022187p4024166.html

shinyribs wrote

I really need my M endorsement.I'm going this weekend myself.

Ribs,

There are 4 componentst to the final test & they are weight graded
1. The u-turn test: 2 opposing u-turns in a box (lowest weight score).
2. The swerve test: head for a target & swerve L or R at last moment.
3. Stopping test: Head towards target,shift to 2nd pass marker & stop within given points.
4. Turn test: Start off, shift 2 second. Slow at markers & take 130 degree turn within set time. (highest weight score).

Each test is not pass/fail but points taken off. If you bomb one, the inspector will immediately tell you to redo. You get 2 attempts.

They take points off for failure to shift. Failure to downshift. failure to use front brake. putting your foot down.
Dropping the bike or falling during the test is an IMMEDIATE fail!

Written test 50 question - need to get an 80% to pass.
Road test - they allow max 20 points taken off.

Bring a cooler with LOTS of fluids and a small "brow wipe" towel, as well as sun block. (a dew rag or head band is good to keep the sweat off yor brow)
They need you to wear riding gear like:
over ankle boots
eye protection (sunglasses ok)
jeans
gloves
& long sleves (Walmart sells these Starter shirts made of Dri something or other for $7. long sleve. Worth it to keep you from sweating yourself through.
I recommend a 3/4 helmet as it is HOT out there on the range. They do supply them if you don't bring yours but...YUK!

If you need the MSF course book (with the answers written in) send me yr email,  I have a PDF I can send you so you can prepare this week.

Don't sweat it it is not hard for anyone who rides but the 2 days in the blaring sun in a brain bucket is GRUELING!

Good luck, you'll do fine.

Andy