7 People You Meet at Your MSF Course 

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Great video. As an MSF instructor of 24 years, I have to add: 8. The "Don't Call it a Comeback" already endorsed rider who wants to get back into it after a 20 year hiatus because (divorce/empty nest/mid-life) and you wonder how they ever survived out there because they literally can't remember which lever is the clutch and which is the brake. Fails the skill test. Asks if you are revoking their endorsement. 9. The "(Wo)Man in Black" student who remains nearly silent throughout class, rarely asks a question, responds to coaching with a silent nod and corrects any riding defects on their next attempt. When asked, claims never to have ridden before. Loses between 0 and 2 points on the skill test. You can't remember their name or face after they leave class. 10. The "You're Never Too Old" 50+ year-old lady who enrolled because "motorcycling looks fun". Roll 2d6. On a 2-4 she will be counseled out of class before exercise 4. On a 5-11, she'll wobble through class, barely pass the skill test and awkwardly hug you when you hand her the license endorsement paperwork, though you will worry for her safety for months after. On a 12, she'll completely smoke everyone in class on the skill test, including the Ridin' Dirty guy and the 16 year-old who has been on dirt bikes since before he could toilet unsupervised.

Forgot the guy who keeps to himself, has never sat on a motorcycle before, but instantly understands riding and is able to zip around on the bike within 5 minutes

In my msf course this lady whiskey throttled the bike and crashed into the fence and broke her arm. Great first day

I had the course all to myself. The only other person passed out due to lack of food and from partying too hard the night before.

"Turn Your Head! Turn Your Head! Turn Your Head!" - The MSF Instructor who thinks you have to visibly crank your noggin around so far during turn follow-through that you could remake The Exorcist without special effects

Still waiting for the “I bought a ‘Busa” video Papa

I am a MSF instructor and your descriptions are spot on. Student #4, replace “R6” with Panigale or Hayabusa and you have the typical student here in WA state,,

When I was doing my MSF course there was one lady who couldn't balance her bike and dropped the bike several times. She was told to leave, found out later from the instructor that she had never ridden a bicycle but wanted to ride a motorcycle.

Had a guy in our MSF class who'd never rode a bicycle. He lasted about half a day and called it quits just before the instructor did it. He had zero sense of balance or ability on the motorcycle. The prerequisite even required you be able to ride a bicycle.!!!

You forgot about the old dude who’s been riding without an endorsement and finally got pulled over. Now he needs to take the course so he can get his sweet loud pipe Harley out of impound. Otherwise spot on 👌

I was the first guy. Finally decided to take the course after 7 years. There was this guy there and he seemed really nervous. As we were walking out to the bikes he asked me what bike he should get on. I told him the little Honda Rebel is perfect if you've never ridden. He chose one of the other bikes of course, and couldn't handle the lean angles/ more aggressive stance on the other bike. He high sided on the final test. I felt bad for the guy but I tried to help him. We also had a guy that rode his brand new ninja 600 everyday to the class and dropped it on the way in on the final day of the class and got dropped off by a cop.

That class was cake walk. I got my permit before I took the class. The only thing I learned was that most people shouldn't ride a motorcycle.

anyone mention the guy who convinces himself before lunch the first day that he made a mistake or isn't ready and has a "family emergency" never to be heard from again.

Another that you forgot, the "Brand new gear guy." Before enrolling in the class and ever riding a bike, he/she goes out and drops a ton of money on a top of the line helmet, brand new leather jacket, and a pair of track boots. Wears them the entire time and then fails the class.

As an MSF instructor... you nailed it!

My MSF course: The hipster: wants a triumph Bonneville The international rider: detailed in video A girl not completely sold on the idea of 2 wheels A clueless 16 yr old Me: internet certified smartass/got told to slow down twice Old guy: never been on a bike, but has always thought it was cool A Mexican dude who barely spoke English but shared the top score on the exam with me

I actually had a blast at my MSF course too. The instructors were awesome guys. They were really hardcore rider futs. We actually hung around after class with just to talk motorcycles. It's fun playing with the loner 250 they give you. I even had a good time with the other students. It's a very basic course but I feel like a learned important things that got me started right.

Dude this is crazy because I had almost every single one of these guys in my course. The most notable one was a French guy that was in the US for military reasons. Claimed to never ride a bike in his life but was nearly perfect in every test.

I got my class m a couple years ago. I have been riding over 50 years. My oldest daughter found out. I had more riding experience than both of the instructors combined and they let me do the riding demonstrations. I never felt older in my life.

I was the guy who grew up with a motorcycle and never took the time to get a license, and yes I got pulled over. The crazy thing is that, I was 2 blocks away from my house going 38 in a 25. So anyway I had to take the msf, and not it wasn't fun especially the first day.but going through the course, helped me to see how freaking complicated it is to ride a motorcycle, I grew up with one so I never had the struggle, I thought everyone can just get on it and go, it's overwhelming for a person that never been on top of a motorcycle.

The guy that has been renewing his permit for years and has never taken the time to get his actual endorsement

I bought a used Ultra Classic in January, I had not ridden in 36 years. I took the MSF class in April. The second day I felt terrible so I self counseled out. Took 2 private lessons. Came back on a weekday. Six people in class. The second day it began to rain heavy. We all did the skills test in a driving rain. Everyone passed. If you’re nervous sign up for a one hour lesson.

#2 Here, I spent two years researching before I bought my first motorcycle.

Yo Yam, thanks for promoting the MSF classes as a good thing! I used to teach for Team Oregon, Oregon's version of the MSF, so I was indeed that instructor with my beard, thermos of coffee, and loud ass Ducati Hypermotard 1100, but I absolutely loved doing demos on the scooters. On character we encountered quite often was the 60 something Harley lovin' female getting her license so she could ride her own bike, and not have to sit for days on her Husband's on the way to Sturgis. Thanks again.

I was the "old guy" in my class, lol. Took the class in 2016 at 41 yrs old. Never rode before. Tried to buy a bike back when I was around 20, probably a good thing I didn't get it. Would most certainly have gotten killed. Was making a lot of bad decisions back then. Got most of the "stupid" out of my system in cars, I'm a very safe rider!

I love this guy. Supplies alot of information and is funny also entertaining

I had a guy in my class who, “ONLY RODE 1000s, bro!” But failed the class.

My MSF course went fantastic. Two out of the three guys that I was with, I am now good friends with both of them and plan to ride with both of them when we all get our bikes 🤙🏼

Getting quick with them uploads.

I actually just signed up for my course yesterday so this video is coming at the perfect time. Thank you so much papa yam

I liked the energy and tone in this video. It's different than in other videos of yours I've seen, and those are fine, but I appreciate the calm here.

Best thing about this video? Daddy yammie likes his own videos 2:41

The "my husband got me a bike and I'm tired of riding on the back"

Great video! Everyone in my class was really nice and supportive, but many of them did fall into some of the categories you mentioned. We had a couple of guys who were experienced but had been riding dirty; nice guys though, and even the super-experienced Harley guy said he learned some things from the course. There were six of us who were total newbs, two voluntarily withdrew and four of us stuck with it and passed. Our instructor was very nice and just as you described: retired military and motorcycles are his life, so he taught out of love for riding. The second instructor who helped out was also prior military, very helpful, and very skilled. It was a great experience (I didn't care for the box though...LOL)!

HAHAHAHAHA did you get the Daytona fitted with that optional equipment? THIS is why I love this channel! Well done brother! 1:41

1:41 who else spotted it 😭

Msf was a great experience. Can’t recommend high enough to someone learning. Loved every minute of it and money well spent getting the bare rudiments not to kill myself on two wheels . But it’s just the beginning you learn every time you gear up get on the highway and crack the throttle .

Subscribed. MSF and all bike skill classes are great. Well worth your money. Funny characters always show up to these courses.

Got on your channel about a month ago and dude this is sweet asf lmao you added the phrase dank nooner to my vocabulary subbed after like the second one I watched. Appreciate the content keep blasting these dank vids my guy!!!

My goodness your timing is so creepy I was just searching this lmao

I had a Honda Rebel 250 for my first. I'm only 14. Yes, I legally rode at 14. Notice how i said HAD. I wrecked it. God bless America. Even us, Alabama, even us.

I’ve been watching so many videos and my course in next month. I’ll prob be the knowledge guy, but I just got my bike. Now to practice on my own till then :) thanks poppa yam!

I'm in Texas also, taking my class this weekend! Thanks for the heads-up!!

Who writes your material? This is network worthy stuff here! Subbed after 2 minutes of watching, keep up the good work!

Someone's got a cold. Hope u feel better broham

Thank you for putting classical music over your videos, puts me right to sleep when staying up a little too late! Naturally, I restart the video the next morning

Sweet video, and funny that you made it I start my first class (MSF) this weekend, but I’m that guy that got his first bike/ dirt bike at 3 and forgot everything years later is it’s a refresher for me. Anyway great video

The only channel i don’t mind watching an ad for 👌🏼

When i took the class (in CA) every single person has been riding dirty. even myself.

I’m like the humble version of number 2. I do hella research and try to learn as much as I can before I do anything. I like to think before my actions. I’m the humble version as I will act like I know nothing so I don’t miss anything new I could learn. Acting like you know everything closes your mind off and prevents you from learning new things. I personally enjoy hearing something I already know. It helps me with memory retention and increases my confidence. I plan on taking the course one day but I need to watch more videos. Never been on a bike either lol.

Awesome videos!

Recently went through the msf course. I identify with the international rider to the "t". Got my European A1 and A2 long ago. MSF was exactly as described, a speed bump.

Allergy season is upon us in the great DFW, and papa noob sounds like our spokesperson!

my Team Oregon instructors were so cool. One was some kind of military guy and the other was an ex racer with several years of track experience. The entire class aced both portions of the test and they told us some cools stories about bikes. One of the best weekends of my life.

Great videos always papa greetings from Costa Rica

One of my instructors rode an RC51 and went totally off-script when it came to helmet standards. It wasnt as glorious and legendary a rip on DOT as FortNine, but it was good :)

I really don't think I was any of these when I took it. I was more of the person who was so nervous and felt like they were failing everything they were being thought. Had huge regrets of thinking that they could possibly do this and felt like everyone was looking down on them. Still passed with a pretty solid score and when I look back it I kind think of it fondly lol.

SO ACCURATE! Just took this class last month in Columbus Ohio

Excellent video 👌🏿

Some of the ones I remember: 1. Lady who was training to be an MSF instructor but had to take the course first. 2. Guy who had been riding dirty on a supersport for a couple years 3. Old guy who had a bike in the 80s, was getting back in. He dropped his bike a couple times and was very incompetent. I felt bad though because he was genuinely very nice and lent me a pair of gloves. 4. My brother (and me) new riders.

My wife took the course with me. She crashed her bike into another guy at slow speed on the practice course.. Then she dropped the bike during the test, and held onto the gas so it spun in a half circle on the ground. She redid that portion and was ok. She still passed, and she absolutely is absolutely a danger to herself and others on a bike. I love her to death, but yeah...

Watching this on the eve on my first ever msf course. Wish me luck!

I really enjoyed my MSF class. The instructors were super down to just chat with us students on range day breaks, and one of them is a regular at one of the restaurants I work at.

They American MSF class system actually sounds really fun. Here in Europe, you need to sign up for expensive 1 on 1 classes, so it's just you and the instructor

1 weekend of MSF and 2 full weeks of binge watching yammie noob, mcrider, twist of the wrist, ddfm, and 40 times around, and I'm almost an expert....

Take mine tomorrow morning. I'm pumped!!

When I did my course in the UK my instructor had a broken leg from where he crashed during teaching a few weeks ago...Just fills you with confidence XD he was a lad though and it was an awesome day!

Thats how I remember my MSF class. Also, some insurance companies will give you tremendous discounts if you're an MSF instructor. My instructor got free race track time just for being an instructor. (FYI ask your insurance company for discounts if you can prove you've taken MSF classes).

Honestly the last point is so true, the actual people you meet at the MSF class are the most unique and random individuals of all time. I've had a politician, a retired pro boxer, a carpenter, and everything in between within my class alone lol.

#1 made so much sense xD, besides that my MSF instructor was the greatest dude anyone could probably ever have, he was an ex-MOTOGP 600cc class rider, that turned to teaching people how to ride after he retired, he was a great guy to talk to. Went on a ride with him after I left the class too.

This video came out at the perfect timing I'm taking my msf course next weekend 😂😂

I feel called out with the research one... I still live with my parents and they say they'll kick me out if I get a bike so I settle for just drooling over facts and beautiful bikes 🤤😂😂😂

Haha! I was the researcher and the illegal rider. I must have watched hours of videos, read every piece of information, and took a few online courses. I’d ridden 25 years prior, meaning that it had been 25 years since being on a motorcycle. Yet, I rode for 5 years without getting an endorsement. Even received a speeding ticket or two, with no consequence for not having and endorsement. Sure that was the early 90’s. I do say all of that to say, I wish I hadn’t done so much research. I actually failed my first try. I had WAY too much confidence in myself and just kept running the “don’t do this don’t do that” through my head. Which made me miss the “Do this and do that”. The second time through the course I just paid attention to the instructors and the bike. And tried to forget anything I thought I knew. That time around aced everything. And now for a little ball licking. I must have watched every video you have. 😂 I’m from New Braunfels, so I was feeling some kindred vibes when watching your vids. Great content, and always on point. Stay safe!

My MSF course is in 2 weeks and I am so excited to see some of these people

I took the Ontario Canada equivalent of the MSF and we definitely had a few of these. None who got kicked out, but the most memorable was the 'dude showing off the bike he's gonna get' except it wasn't even him -- the poor dude -- it was his MOM who was doing the course as well. It was lighthearted and in good nature though but it was a bit silly heheh. I was the 'researched' guy because I was so nervous about getting into riding so researching helped calm my nerves a bit, but when I got to the course I was so excited that I just couldn't help throwing a hand up for each question. C'est la vie! Didn't make a lick of difference though 'cause I still had to do the final test twice haha. All of the instructors were super-duper chill and buddy-buddy with eachother. Their level-headed, down-to-earth, friendliness made the class super fun and made for a great learning environment. The passion was real

Euro bro here. Had to take classes that spanned over the course of +1 month (3-5 hours per week, including first aid course). My instructor was super cool, the practical lessons work like this: You have a few days on closed course getting to know the motorcycle, as well as practicing emergency maneuvers at high and low speeds. From that point you head out on the public roads, usually 3-5 riders in a group with radio comms, while the instructor follows the group in a car and gives instruction on direction and specific maneuvers he wants us to do. Those maneuvers can be "make a U turn here" which requires you to do all safety steps of stopping up, looking behind, signalling for the turn, then making the narrow U turn in one go without putting down any feet from the moment you set off, to the moment you complete the turn. Then you wait for the rest of the group to do it. If the instructor is satisfied with everyone's performance, he signals to continue riding. It's actually super fun, you get the immediate experience of riding in a group, while in the secure hands of an instructor who both knows the route as well as has authority to act as emergency police force. By law he is allowed to obstruct traffic lanes if he deems it necessary to ensure the safety of his student riders, and is allowed to cross red lights (at a safe manner of course) in order to stay with the bike group. This taking place over the duration of a month or so, also means people get a better feeling with what they like/dislike about the bikes they ride, and have plenty of time to discuss with their instructor about potential bikes they wanna take a look at, and get some valuable insider info along the way. It's such a great entry into the biker world. When I took my final exam (in Denmark) it was sub zero degrees and both the public roads and the test track were completely covered in ice. They had to lay down a 2 feet wide path of salt to melt the path we had to ride on during the closed track tests, which meant that if you went even slightly off course the bike would go down in the blink of an eye xD And mind you, we still had to do all the emergency tests like high speed braking, emergency obstacle avoiding, complicated super slow speed maneuvering on technical track, high speed cornering, etc. I can't help but think of how many people would have dropped their bikes if they had only been on an MSF equivalent course.. I'm thankful for my extensive learning period, even though it was a bit costly and lengthy. It was not all bad, made tons of great memories along the way, and I certainly became a better rider - not just in my comfort zone, but especially outside of it. I've since had to use some of the emergency techniques we extensively practiced, and I am certain that this practice has saved me from going down a few times, especially when having to avoid idiot cagers who can't be trusted to drive rationally..

As someone who never rode prior to the class, 2 days not enough. I think there should be 2 versions, 2 days for people who have ridden before, and add a day for completely new riders

Nice vlog, good shout out to MSF. 👍

Hey Yammie, here to ride legally start writing the standard drivers theory test if you aren’t licensed to drive a vehicle. You then get a provisional learners license which allows you to begin practical training on public roads. If you are already fully licensed you can start with practical training. M20 X 30 minute lessons by law. You can do 10 X 1 hour lessons too. You then go to the VID (our DMV) and do a practical test which is split into two parts. The first is done in the VID yard and it’s : 1) instruments check (the buttons, switches, pedals etc.) 2) lights, turning signal checks 3) hand signals 4) weave through cones and back at a snails pace, no hanging feet, no feet on the ground. 5) hill start If you pass all these, you move on to part 2. The 2nd part: City drive. They follow behind you in a car or on a motorcycle on a predetermined route which they discuss with you before you leave the VID yard. 20 minutes later, you are back at VID. If you passed, you submit your license and get Class 3 stamp on it. We have 5 Classes (Endorsements) you can be licensed for. Class 1 = Passenger Buses Class 2 = Semi-Trucks/Lorrys Class 3 = Motorcycles Class 4 = Cars, Minibuses, Class 5 = Farm vehicles like tractor (You get the class 5 endorsement automatically when u get a class 1,2 or 4. There’s no practical test for it) Zimbabwe licensing system.

Shoutout to my fellow research bros!

Been riding for 22 years....gonna do it soon....I swear! (I've been saying this for many many years. I honestly do gotta do it, there is no reason not to. I got into the embarrassed and don't want to have to go thru it but it needs to be done.

Taking my msf course this week!

Scrolled down to read comments whilst letting advert play, NO SKIP BOIS WE SUPPORT THE YAM BOO

Knowledge guy checking in. I kept it mostly to my self however unless directly asked a question.

I feel like when I eventually take the MSF course, I'm going to end up being Mr. Knowledgeable, just from watching all the "How-To Ride" videos on RU-vid 😅

I did mine in canada 2 weeks after I turned 16 and the instructor was a ex navy guy actually super chill and taught me alot of things

PA'S course was free! Super awesome instructor. I took my driving test in the pouring rain.

i'm starting to think that if you're a MSF instructor you're legally obligated to own an adventure bike

Im a new rider, and im excited to go to a course because, hey the more you can learn the better. I was dissapointed to find that my buddy who got me into the sport seems to be the first type and even ridiculed me for wanting to take a course.

Can't wait to get my endorsement, been practicing cone dodging on my street, watching yammi, riding test videos, I gotta get something before I get pulled over😬, just can't wait to go down the road and keep going.

You legit mentioned every character that was at my Learner Rider Course here in Australia. I'm shocked at how accurate 😂

I really saw my self being the research guy :D

Is someone sick?🤔

I plan on getting my License this summer, so im really exited.

The msf class here in Pennsylvania was totally free, but was over the course of four days. Two days in a classroom learning the fundamentals, then two on-the-bike days doing the course and tests.

My class had almost every one of these, but we had a good explanation for #6, the scooter guy. He had previously been in a car accident and had very weak stability and grip on his left hand (kind of like Doctor Strange) so he was there just for scooter/automatic since it was safer for him than driving a car. Also the #4, guy who won't shut up about his ride... he wasn't in our class but when ours was just starting (at Saturday 7am...) this guy shows up with a huge expensive cruiser bike and was showing it to all the instructors. We thought he was OUR instructor... turns out he did his MSF only 2 weeks before us and came to show the instructors what he was talking about. This dude made me uncomfortable just to look at him on that bike.

You missed the "I got my permit at the dmv guy and have been riding everyday since and im in a rush because I forgot that I only have one week to finalize my M endorsement until I have to start all over again guy"... AKA... me

Took the MSF course and bought an fz-07 this weekend! You're the shit papa

Just signed up for my course, bought a helmet, gloves and riding shoes. Taking it in Buda, just south of austin :)