tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2522826563802293833.post6118854893811250717..comments2023-10-29T08:45:23.900-05:00Comments on Winnipeg Report: Manitoba Motorcycle Safety CourseWinnipeg Reporthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14555577636944861907noreply@blogger.comBlogger48125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2522826563802293833.post-38732767805735979272021-05-09T16:52:07.792-05:002021-05-09T16:52:07.792-05:00Hi, I was just reading your post. I intend to do t...Hi, I was just reading your post. I intend to do the same, buy a bike first and practice in an open parking lot. Now the question is, are "M" holders can legally do that somewhere in the city? <br /><br />I would appreciate you response to give me some tipsAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03503610817261970593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2522826563802293833.post-26255226743544721192019-11-15T21:21:36.263-06:002019-11-15T21:21:36.263-06:00I wish the course was more helpful but CFB Shilo i...I wish the course was more helpful but CFB Shilo is the best location for this. its not in some random parking lot and there is a lot more room. You don't have people walking in front of you or bothering you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2522826563802293833.post-4315196369502280512018-07-02T09:22:12.580-05:002018-07-02T09:22:12.580-05:00Hi-I took the course in the summer of 2016-well i ...Hi-I took the course in the summer of 2016-well i should say i took it twice-I did not have any experience on a motorcycle-total beginner-I took the 2 day course and the instructors were not patient-they yelled more than they spoke-the pace was the hurry up and wait-not much room for individual teaching or questions-no acknowledgment that people learn differently-I had a mishap and walked away-I found the 2 day course too compacted-too stressful being yelled at -I re-took the course over the 5 evenings-i found the shorter sessions more beneficial-got my beginners - I am a firm believer in the safety courses however-i do believe smaller classes and different types of beginners classes would be beneficial-having no experience is different than having experience on dirt bikes, riding on the farm etc - Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2522826563802293833.post-64495120118919281232018-04-22T06:16:26.694-05:002018-04-22T06:16:26.694-05:00You have a very nice layout for your blog. i want ...You have a very nice layout for your blog. i want it to use on my site too , <a href="https://www.wfa.sg/courses/courselist?lkey=fvl819jo&ckey=3ny9q7lb&lakey=" rel="nofollow">bizsafe level 2</a><br />James joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06988287027393855580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2522826563802293833.post-52044138746635192772016-07-29T08:19:12.948-05:002016-07-29T08:19:12.948-05:00I took the course 4 years ago. I never had motorcy...I took the course 4 years ago. I never had motorcycle experience. Passed both test with flying colors . The trick as pay attention. And if you failed the rebate test . You shouldn't be driving a bike then .<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18049041943660701799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2522826563802293833.post-54710489182018172532016-06-25T23:18:59.942-05:002016-06-25T23:18:59.942-05:00This course is geared very heavily towards having ...This course is geared very heavily towards having control of the bike through any scenario. Majority is slow riding because riding at speed is very easy (higher speed means more balance on a bike). You will learn controls, controlling the bike at slow speed, obstacle avoidance, braking, etc. These skills easily transitioned for me on the road. What you will not learn and something that is missing is things like lane choices, avoiding panic responses, etc. I would agree that the course is a drag if you have experience but if you don't have experience this will be invaluable. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17500500414632081843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2522826563802293833.post-44638773765913437262016-06-25T23:18:04.002-05:002016-06-25T23:18:04.002-05:00This course is geared very heavily towards having ...This course is geared very heavily towards having control of the bike through any scenario. Majority is slow riding because riding at speed is very easy (higher speed means more balance on a bike). You will learn controls, controlling the bike at slow speed, obstacle avoidance, braking, etc. These skills easily transitioned for me on the road. What you will not learn and something that is missing is things like lane choices, avoiding panic responses, etc. I would agree that the course is a drag if you have experience but if you don't have experience this will be invaluable. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17500500414632081843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2522826563802293833.post-20401779228876771462016-06-18T22:57:31.422-05:002016-06-18T22:57:31.422-05:00If anyone is still reading these comments to learn...If anyone is still reading these comments to learn more about this course, I'll leave mine... <br />I took the 21 hour course with zero experience. I had a tough time with parts, and at times felt very frustrated. However, over the course of the evenings, I learned a lot, and I loved it. I stuck with it, and was very proud of the skills I gained. The instructors I had were fantastic - patient and helpful and kept our course moving well.<br />Ultimately, I failed the test - and this was because I'm a newbie, I was not confident enough in my skills, and I knew immediately when I disqualified myself. <br />I think this course is excellent - it gets the ready riders on the road, and it pauses the ones like me who either need more time, or need to reconsider if this is something they want to pursue. This was money well spent, in my opinion - even though I "failed", I learned a lot and had a great time.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2522826563802293833.post-86313765239929231002015-09-07T19:23:46.447-05:002015-09-07T19:23:46.447-05:00I just took the 8 hour course. I literally had 0 r...I just took the 8 hour course. I literally had 0 riding experience going into this. IF you've ridden a bicycle, you can get your license...the 8-hour course was fun, but even this was a little bit of a drag. I cant imagine the 21 hour course.....seriously, you are wasting time if you take the 21 hour course, something money cant buy. during the course, you will learn everything...literally. AS for the test, its almost impossible to fail. you dont need to shift gears for the TEST...so easy. Instructor on my side was great, dont know about other group.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2522826563802293833.post-15769552035579075672015-09-04T19:21:49.291-05:002015-09-04T19:21:49.291-05:00Hi, what can I expect for the Basic motorcycle cou...Hi, what can I expect for the Basic motorcycle course (8 Hour). sort of like a list of what you actually do. thanks.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2522826563802293833.post-9832659513340095032015-08-19T22:10:32.546-05:002015-08-19T22:10:32.546-05:00I took this the 21 hour coarse last summer and lov...I took this the 21 hour coarse last summer and loved it! As a kid I rode little hondas around the farm, so I was familiar with handeling a bike, a small one anyway. I had never driven on highways or in traffic, so I was a little nervous starting.<br />But what this coarse taught me, was how to handle a bike in slow motion, steering around pillions over and over again untill I could do it without putting my feet on the ground :-). How to make 90 degree turns, up hill! swerving quickly to avoid things on the road, emergency stopping etc. etc. and etc. this coarse was exactly what i needed to build up my skills so I could be ready and be confident on the roads at any speeds, and in any dangerous unseen situation. Hats off to the teachers! They did a great job! Worth every penny! Fyi...I passed both tests and got my 200 bucks back������ my husband bought me an Indian Scout, and I've been riding all summer, highways, winnipeg city! I love it, and its defenitly because of the skills this coarse has taught me.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2522826563802293833.post-26428578574163934432015-08-17T12:52:20.346-05:002015-08-17T12:52:20.346-05:00Just finished the gearing up course this weekend a...Just finished the gearing up course this weekend and I learned a lot! I had to come back and write this as I was apprehensive after reading some of the other comments. I'm guessing those complaining were those that can't be taught. We were warned that motorcycling isn't for everyone...<br /><br />The three instructors were fantastic and funny. We had a small group of only 13 people (we were told it's normally two groups of about 10-14 people each). All of us passed. It sounds like only the two weakest students didn't get their rebates. I'd highly recommend the gearing up as opposed to the basic course, I felt so much more confident after day two than I did on day one.<br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2522826563802293833.post-20388952906049241642015-07-09T22:50:17.375-05:002015-07-09T22:50:17.375-05:00Took the 8 hour course. All the instructors were g...Took the 8 hour course. All the instructors were great. Went in with little to no bike experience and came out feeling like I could easily ride a bike in traffic. <br /><br />Ignore all the comments from 2 years ago saying the course is garbage. Clearly they have worked out the kinks by now and everything is as it should be. <br /><br />I actually had a considerable amount of fun and learned a lot.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2522826563802293833.post-50105190877441549522015-05-04T08:24:00.808-05:002015-05-04T08:24:00.808-05:00I think all the comments here that are negative ar...I think all the comments here that are negative are hilarious! <br /><br />I took this course 2 weeks ago and it was amazing ! <br /><br />If you know your shit then take the 8 hr one and stop whining. <br />I took the 21 hr one and I HAVE NEVER DRIVEN A BIKE BEFORE AND I LEARNED ON STICK OVER 10 YEARS AGO so i don't even remember how to drive stick. NEVER been on a scooter or anything. <br /><br />The teachers were amazing - not yelling just talking above the noise but they were very helpful with the comments and if you just listened to them you got words of encouragement and praise they were super!<br /><br />I loved that we had riders that were slow--- i think a huge thing i had to learn was clutch control and since we did it so well in class im a pro now. anyone can go fast the trick is having slow speed control it makes you a better rider. <br /><br />I passed my course on the first try and i went to the 2nd part..... I HAVE NO IDEA HOW YOU ALL THINK THAT IT WAS HARD?!?!?<br /><br />it was everything they taught in class and simple -- i passed and got my rebate as well as more then half of my class. <br />...you know who didnt pass.... all you squids and some older people who didnt handle the bike well to begin with....<br /><br />if anyone is reading this just realize this - your life is worth more then $430 just pay it once learn everything you can and it WILL make you safer and more aware of other bikers on the road. If you hate it then so what you could spend $400 on worse things like a tv that doesn't do anything but make you lazy sitting in front of it. <br />and most people should pass the test unless they really shouldn't be on the road.... if not re test...then spend years riding the streets and forget about the $500 you "wasted" Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2522826563802293833.post-13896085645105941002015-04-25T10:56:10.315-05:002015-04-25T10:56:10.315-05:00I am 54 years old and had no experience prior to t...I am 54 years old and had no experience prior to taking the 21 hr MSF course.<br />I found the course to be very efficient and the instructors to be very helpful. I passed both components of the testing, including the skills test and found it to be quite fair. There was nothing asked of you that hadn't been covered and practised in class. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2522826563802293833.post-81689435603000889802015-03-11T20:00:52.339-05:002015-03-11T20:00:52.339-05:00I took the 21 hour course last year and found it i...I took the 21 hour course last year and found it invlauable as a novice rider. However it does not prep you for real road riding. I undestand we need to get out and ride and gain experience with our bikes, however more intermediate and advanced training courses ar required. Saskatchewan is offering an experienced rider tsining course on the rcmp track. If mpi wants to charge us such high insurance rates maybe they should give us more options to get better training and subsequent discounts on our insurance for taking this training. Most accidents are due to driver inexperience . So provide the opportunity to take intermediate to advance motorcycle courses!!!!! If mpi is not willing to provide such training contract it out to a private company. BC, AB, ON have such courses! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2522826563802293833.post-16537091671379493392014-09-08T11:41:01.707-05:002014-09-08T11:41:01.707-05:00tip for riders who have yet to take the course- es...tip for riders who have yet to take the course- especially females: use the dual sport (dirt bike style) and 'standard' bikes instead of the cruiser-style bikes. They feel more like a bicycle and have wider handlebars giving you more leverage. imo they are more confidence-inspiring than the cruiser-style bikes, and will likely be more intuitive to ride slowly. They have dual sports with shorter shocks on them for shorter people. sit on a few different bikes before picking one to stick with for the rest of the course.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2522826563802293833.post-79599624334018717022014-09-07T18:23:21.163-05:002014-09-07T18:23:21.163-05:00I just finished this course. I agree that the clas...I just finished this course. I agree that the classroom part was a bit dry. However, the rest of it is really good. They try hard to teach you how to control your bike. If you can't control your bike on low speed, obviously you won't be able to do it on high speed. They provided constructive feedback and instructors were very friendly. They have to yell because once you put your helmet on you can't hear well and when there are 14 bikes running around you, it's really loud and you won't hear anything unless somebody is yelling. If you are that sensitive that yelling offends you, you might want to reconsider driving/riding all together. People on the street not only will yell at you, but also will honk and swear! The final test is not easy, but not a surprise either. It's what you have done during the course over and over. Money well spent. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2522826563802293833.post-86541876770009564082014-08-30T17:51:32.247-05:002014-08-30T17:51:32.247-05:00I also had to jump on here with all the negative c...I also had to jump on here with all the negative comments. I completed the 21 hour course with rebate and I would recommend it to everyone. I had no riding experience before hand. I learned so much that I wouldn't have been able to do on my own and the instructors were consistent and kind. The skills tests aren't a surprise at the end. You know exactly what you'll have to do because you've done it all weekend. My entire class passed. Even if I didn't get the rebate; with the quality of instructors I had, and the stuff we got on the second riding day, I would take the 21 hour course anyway. I felt much more prepared after the second day than the first.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2522826563802293833.post-81138921254252262922014-08-20T12:24:38.422-05:002014-08-20T12:24:38.422-05:00Sounds like not everyone gets the same standard of...Sounds like not everyone gets the same standard of instructors and evaluators. That, in itself, is an institutional problem within SSM. On the positive side, it seems like the course has improved over the seasons base on the post dates above.<br /><br />I'm on the 8-hour course starting tonight. As I mentally prepare, I do appreciate the feedback posted here. Especially the details on what led to success on the course and the overview of the test at the end.<br /><br />Good luck to all.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2522826563802293833.post-85999701337999380362014-08-16T00:41:42.975-05:002014-08-16T00:41:42.975-05:00This is a great course. I passed all tests, got my...This is a great course. I passed all tests, got my 6L and rebate by paying attention, practice during class and asking questions.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2522826563802293833.post-11458470374884138262014-08-13T23:16:56.496-05:002014-08-13T23:16:56.496-05:00I took the 21 hour course a week and a half ago an...I took the 21 hour course a week and a half ago and I have zero experience riding motorcycles or manual transmission. <br />Don't let these other negative people turn you away from taking the course. THe instructors can be hard on you at times, but they are only doing it because they want you to improve, not because they just want to be a-holes.<br />The course slowly progresses adding onto existing knowledge while re-inforcing past knowledge. <br />It can be pretty hot with all the gear on, but they do have frequent water and bathroom breaks so there is nothing to worry about. <br />As long as you pay attention, practice properly, and ask for pointers on areas that you are struggling in you will do fine.<br />As for these people complaining about not getting the rebate. They are the ones who shouldn't be on the roads. Like I said I had ZERO experience and I passed it easily with no points against me. I actually did better on the rebate test than I did on the licensing one.<br />It was $450 well invested and I'd spend it again in a heartbeat.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2522826563802293833.post-85883531989906275952014-08-08T18:15:26.058-05:002014-08-08T18:15:26.058-05:00Not a troll for mpi, but my class last year had 95...Not a troll for mpi, but my class last year had 95% pass their rebate test. If you pay attention in the class you'll pass both tests with ease. I took the 21hr course because it amounts to less cost with more time to know what the skills test will be like. I do agree that it should be cheaper to offset the high insurance coverage. Well worth the $230 after the rebate. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2522826563802293833.post-23971765246580951532014-08-07T18:42:22.955-05:002014-08-07T18:42:22.955-05:00I took the 21 hour course 3 years ago, having no p...I took the 21 hour course 3 years ago, having no previous experience with Motorcycles. The course taught me how to use the Brakes, throttle and clutch simultaneously, which helped me ride on the Street. I passed both tests with no Problems and got the Rebate. For me it was $400 well spent.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2522826563802293833.post-17015167917640353062014-08-01T21:43:27.377-05:002014-08-01T21:43:27.377-05:00I did not like this course (21 hr.). It was not te...I did not like this course (21 hr.). It was not teaching me how to ride on the street at all. No safety about being in traffic or anything. It was great if I were to only ride in sealed off parking lots forever, but otherwise it's a TOTAL robbery of my hard-earned money. Only 2 people out of our entire group got their rebate. I am NOT impressed. Also, I feel that some of the comments on here are trolls for MPIC. Especially the one who said almost everybody in his group got the $200.00 rebate. I totally cal B.S. on that. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com