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I'm 19. I've always wanted to get a motorcycle. My father's been riding for 25+ years, and I can't wait for a day until I can ride with him. My Prelude sits next to his 100th aniversary HD Classic in the garage. The problem? My parents, specifically my mother, are not inclined to let me get one, basically until I move out. I'm sure a lot of it has to do with the fact that I lost my uncle (father's brother) last year in a motorcycle accident. That still weighs heavily in all our minds.

Anyways, I have made it known to them that I wish to start riding. At first, my parents thought that I meant a sport bike like my older brother had (he was not able to start riding until he himself moved out, this is before my uncles accident). I want a cruiser, specifically I've been looking into a Honda 600 Shadow.

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I mentioned to my old man that I will take a safety course first. He said that's a good start, so maybe after taking the course I can convince them. In Illinois, there's one done through Northern Illinois University. It's only $20 for 4 days. Problem is, it's so popular it fills up the day slots open, and I missed out.

I was looking around for others, and found MRS ( http://www.motorcyclelearning.com/ ). It looks good, 14 hours total of training, but the problem is it costs almost $300, $350 includes the endorsement as well. Is this a lot for a class like this? Does anyone else know any options in the Chicagoland area? Any help would be great

Edit: Just found this one as well http://www.ride-chicago.com/ . Anyone know if one is better than the other?

 

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Not really although some states offer it free. $350 to not have to take the DMV test is well worth it IMO.

 

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I think I paid like $350 for the MSF class here in NY.

Worth every penny

 

aye man all my friends took msf, even though they fill up quick, if you report on the friday they take role call, you prolly will get in because there are usually 2 or 3 no shows

2 of my friends did this. they both got in

 

Im paying $150 for a MSF course that Im taking at the end of June. But I actually got my permit a couple of days ago for $20 which lets me ride during the day. But Im in a simliar situation as you because my father really isnt sure about me riding yet. Even though he has let me take his H-D out on the road. He has also told me that even with my license I cant get a bike and isnt sure how much he will let me ride his. But I think you have to build trust in him that you are going to be a responsible rider and starting with taking a safety course is the right way to go.

 

100 bucks here. Subsidized FTW

 

I paid $212 and it was well worth it

 

200 bux... great class, u will learn a lot

 

i paid about the same and the class was great.. i was already riding for two years but they still give you alot of good pointers plus your insurance gets like a 10% discount if you take the class

 

I paid 190 here in FL for the MSF class.

 

Damn I got in the class for $100. It was ran by Evergreen here in Seattle. But IMO $ deosnt matter when it comes to safety and learning from the best

 

i paid 350 in NYS 3 years ago.... well worth the money... you will learn a decent amount... little things that you do naturally but you will understand it more

 

The local classes here are around $200.