License Without MSF?

[AdroitCelerity]

I tested for my M class permit and now I have the J restriction
(I'm 20 yrs old). I'm in Austin, TX btw..

I can't even count how many times
I have seen people suggesting taking the MSF course as though
it weren't mandatory to get your license.

So anyhow, now I've got a 2006 Ninja 250R that I can't ride
legally. Can I get a real license without taking the msf course?
Does DPS offer any kind of motorcycle road test? Do cops really
care about the J restriction?

I've always intended on going through MSF, I only ask because all
local MSF courses are booked until October and I need to ride around for transportation.

[185EZ]

Can't help with TX laws but,
I suggest trading in the 250r for a zx14 and then follow instructions in the thread "who doesn't pull over"

[AdroitCelerity]

Hahah, nah that's insane. I can't believe so many people don't pull over to cops.
Just got a $200 ticket for doing 65 in a 55 yesterday *le sigh*

That hardly even qualifies as speeding!

[BeeGee]

what is a J restriction?

[AdroitCelerity]

J - Lic M/C oper 21 or over in sight.

[rhd]

Originally Posted by 185EZ

Can't help with TX laws but,
I suggest trading in the 250r for a zx14 and then follow instructions in the thread "who doesn't pull over"

hahaha.....
so what does happen if you get pulled over with-out a MC lic.? i was told that its just a ticket so i would think it would be the same for what you are talking about

[Shifty1]

That is the dumbest restriction I have ever heard of.

[Freddiebigfoot]

Originally Posted by 185EZ

Can't help with TX laws but,
I suggest trading in the 250r for a zx14 and then follow instructions in the thread "who doesn't pull over"

i like the way this guy thinks....

just do msf, i did it and its a great way to get your mc license and even though u are there with some people that shouldnt be on a bike, you do learn a lot, get cheaper insurance, get to beat on a couple of kawi eliminators for a couple of days and its accually kinda fun

[hutch]

Originally Posted by Freddiebigfoot

i like the way this guy thinks....

just do msf, i did it and its a great way to get your mc license and even though u are there with some people that shouldnt be on a bike, you do learn a lot, get cheaper insurance, get to beat on a couple of kawi eliminators for a couple of days and its accually kinda fun

I'd say just go ahead and take MSF, it wasn't too bad, and I actually learned a few things, besides the group I took it with wasn't as bad as I expected, they were actually pretty cool for a group of old guys!

[Freddiebigfoot]

Originally Posted by hutch

I'd say just go ahead and take MSF, it wasn't too bad, and I actually learned a few things, besides the group I took it with wasn't as bad as I expected, they were actually pretty cool for a group of old guys!

my group wasnt too bad either everybody that should have failed failed and should have passed passed and only one bike was dropped at the very end after the final test parking back in line and the poor girl failed

[jadel]

Just take the MSF. It will do more good than harm for you. You'll get to learn a lot for sure.

[maddmaxjack67]

yeah i got pulled over yesterday doing 60 in a 35 and plus no m-class so its just gonna be a big ticket... i should really go get that too

[ZX7Project]

In the same boat as the OP, To a degree, im 17. Recently got my Ninja ZX7 Which has been a project. But Its nearing completion.

I waited till i was 17 before I got my Drivers Permit. Which I will have my Licenses Dec 12th.

Anyone have any idea if i can get my M/C Permit While under a Vehicular Permit phase?

[ajtmex]

Jus go ahead and drive ur 250 around, as long as u don't break the rules, u shouldn't get stopped.

[tone1378]

just do what my buddy in ft worth did... go out and go to one of the private places throw down a few bucks and get it done quicker then the dps one... he said it wasnt too bad at all