How long is MSF valid?

Brian* · 05-11-2004, 08:38 AM

I passed the MSF last summer, but never got my license (or bike for that matter). Does anyone know how long the MSF approval lasts? I'm pretty sure it's quite a while because I did not see an expiration date on the card. Thanks

Brian

JoshRambo · 05-11-2004, 08:43 AM

I would think it is good for a long time. Once you pass it thats it you don't have to retake it.

97Civic-R · 05-11-2004, 09:11 AM

i agree..i know it's good for atleast 5years

Apocalypse · 05-11-2004, 10:08 AM

I think you're okay.

Road Skills Test Waiver
DMV will waive the road skills test for motorcycle license applicants who have successfully completed a motorcycle rider training course approved by Virginia. Applicants still will be required to pass written and vision tests and meet other DMV requirements.

If you have completed a Virginia Rider Training Program class within the last two years, bring your course completion card with you when you apply for your motorcycle license. You will not be required to take the road skills portion of your test.

http://www.dmv.state.va.us/web...t.asp

Turbo Squid · 05-11-2004, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Brian*Blue95M3

I passed the MSF last summer, but never got my license (or bike for that matter). Does anyone know how long the MSF approval lasts? I'm pretty sure it's quite a while because I did not see an expiration date on the card. Thanks

Brian

if am not wrong it should say on the card and i think its good for one year.

Apocalypse · 05-11-2004, 12:40 PM

You are indeed wrong.... see my post above.

Just an FYI, the course is put on by MSF and issues the card not the state's DMV. The DMV chooses to honor the completion of the course and therefore sets the length of time they will honor it. MSF has no control over that and therefore doesn't print an "expiration date" on the card. Other states may have some special agreement with MSF that changes this, but this is how it is in most states.

buji · 05-11-2004, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Apocalypse

Other states may have some special agreement with MSF that changes this, but this is how it is in most states.

Yeah, it varies state to state. My card from taking msf in WA has the expiration printed on it (180 days).

Turbo Squid · 05-11-2004, 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by buji

Yeah, it varies state to state. My card from taking msf in WA has the expiration printed on it (180 days).

In cali u get 1 year.

rotten · 05-11-2004, 03:53 PM

I'm in washington state and mine wasn't accepted when I went to get my endorsement. It was over 180 days, but actually they recently bumped it down to 90 days. Mine didn't have an expiration date so I was upset.

What sucks is that if I had just gone and gotten my endorsement then I'd have it for like as long as I renewed my license. I don't understand why it matters how long it is before you get the endorsement, becuase your endorsement doesn't really expire and require you to take the MSF course again. It is just stupid.

Apocalypse · 05-11-2004, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by rotten

I don't understand why it matters how long it is before you get the endorsement, becuase your endorsement doesn't really expire and require you to take the MSF course again. It is just stupid.

It's because they accept the course as a waiver with the undertanding that you've demonstrated a certain skill set. With time, skills generally get lost somewhere in the brain and people often get rusty. They don't want to hand you a license if you haven't demonstrated the required abilities within the recent past.

F4i · 05-12-2004, 05:30 AM

I don't know if this is true or not but someone told my father u can go back and retake the course for free or very little money as like a reminder course or what ever u want to call it...

Newkdog · 05-12-2004, 06:26 AM

I rode for the first time yesterday after taking the safety course a year ago, I was definitely a little rusty and seems like I have to learn everything over again.

05-11-2004, 08:38 AM	#1
Brian* Honda-Tech Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Colorado Springs, CO Posts: 6,934 iTrader Rating: (0)	How long is MSF valid? I passed the MSF last summer, but never got my license (or bike for that matter). Does anyone know how long the MSF approval lasts? I'm pretty sure it's quite a while because I did not see an expiration date on the card. Thanks Brian __________________ '12 GLI 6M

05-11-2004, 08:43 AM	#2
JoshRambo Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: May 2001 Location: Kutztown, PA Posts: 1,630 iTrader Rating: (0)	*Re: How long is MSF valid? (BrianBlue95M3)** I would think it is good for a long time. Once you pass it thats it you don't have to retake it. __________________ 2002 VW GTI 1.8T 2004 Candy Blue CBR 600RR - Jardine FULL Exhaust(Jardine Video Clip) - BLING! BLING! Gold Rims - Renthal 15/45 Sprockets - D.I.D VM2 Chain - PC III - BMC Race Filter Former Owner of: 2001 NightHawk Black ITR 01-0310

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97Civic-R Garage is empty, add now Join Date: May 2003 Location: Lancaster, CA Posts: 770 iTrader Rating: (0)	Re: How long is MSF valid? (Gravity) i agree..i know it's good for atleast 5years __________________ 05 RSX-S BOM..5%tint 04 ZX-6R 636 orange..stock 04 RSX-S premium white pearl..Hondata #4, Injen intake, Tein S-techs(totalled)

05-11-2004, 10:08 AM	#4
Apocalypse Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: cAshburn Posts: 7,978 iTrader Rating: (0)	*Re: How long is MSF valid? (BrianBlue95M3) I think you're okay. Road Skills Test Waiver DMV will waive the road skills test for motorcycle license applicants who have successfully completed a motorcycle rider training course approved by Virginia. Applicants still will be required to pass written and vision tests and meet other DMV requirements. If you have completed a Virginia Rider Training Program class within the last two years, bring your course completion card with you when you apply for your motorcycle license. You will not be required to take the road skills portion of your test. http://www.dmv.state.va.us/web...t.asp __________________ '08 spec.B \| '85 944 \| '03 SV650S \| '06 VT750 <FONT COLOR="green">"I dont recall in my driving test the road sign warning of death by ********* who dont know any better." -Luke</FONT>

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Apocalypse Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: cAshburn Posts: 7,978 iTrader Rating: (0)	Re: How long is MSF valid? (bLaCK_GsR) You are indeed wrong.... see my post above. Just an FYI, the course is put on by MSF and issues the card not the state's DMV. The DMV chooses to honor the completion of the course and therefore sets the length of time they will honor it. MSF has no control over that and therefore doesn't print an "expiration date" on the card. Other states may have some special agreement with MSF that changes this, but this is how it is in most states. __________________ '08 spec.B \| '85 944 \| '03 SV650S \| '06 VT750 <FONT COLOR="green">"I dont recall in my driving test the road sign warning of death by *********** who dont know any better." -Luke</FONT>

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05-11-2004, 03:53 PM	#9
rotten Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: bellingham, wa Posts: 1,006 iTrader Rating: (0)	*Re: How long is MSF valid? (BrianBlue95M3)** I'm in washington state and mine wasn't accepted when I went to get my endorsement. It was over 180 days, but actually they recently bumped it down to 90 days. Mine didn't have an expiration date so I was upset. What sucks is that if I had just gone and gotten my endorsement then I'd have it for like as long as I renewed my license. I don't understand why it matters how long it is before you get the endorsement, becuase your endorsement doesn't really expire and require you to take the MSF course again. It is just stupid. __________________ Fatboy Raceworks -- Honda/Acura Rally and Honda Challenge http://twitter.com/krisdahl

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F4i Junior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: May 2004 Location: Westport, MA, USA Posts: 128 iTrader Rating: (0)	Re: How long is MSF valid? (Apocalypse) I don't know if this is true or not but someone told my father u can go back and retake the course for free or very little money as like a reminder course or what ever u want to call it... __________________ 1991 CRX Street Project http://images.honda-tech.com/set1/smile/emhammer.gif 1988 CRX B16 Swaped 2007 CBR600RR

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