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    Anyone here go through the training offered by the state police? I see that they require gloves and boots for the course. Is this absolutely required? I can borrow a helmet, have eye protection, pants and long sleeved shirt they require. Anyone have specific recommendations for gloves and boots?

    I think this is the year I am finally going to get off my ass and get the endorsement. Been looking at the Kawasaki Vulcans too long and am finally in a financial position to purchase one by the end of the year.
     

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    I took it last year after a 20 year riding hiatus. My instructor was pretty strict about the riding equipment. At the time, I actually just wore a pair of mechanics gloves that I had laying around because I was lazy. Seems like one kid had high top tennis shoes, so I think they just want ankle protection, but your guy may not allow that. Gloves and long sleeves were required, even if it's just a shirt. Call the cycle training unit and ask about the boots. They are pretty helpful. Also, unless you're dying to ride, take the class when it's cool. You'll be out on the blacktop for several hours each day. I can't imagine taking it right now.....

    I bought these gloves and am really happy with them
    https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B019U0KRDK/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1
     
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    nolaradio

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    Thanks for the reply. Definitely waiting until the class in October. My schedule won't allow me to take the class in September if I wanted. There's another in November but I'll likely be on a family vacation then. I have no problem with getting some boots, just was wondering how strict they were about it. I need a new pair of decent boots anyway.
     

    MOTOR51

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    Anyone here go through the training offered by the state police? I see that they require gloves and boots for the course. Is this absolutely required? I can borrow a helmet, have eye protection, pants and long sleeved shirt they require. Anyone have specific recommendations for gloves and boots?

    I think this is the year I am finally going to get off my ass and get the endorsement. Been looking at the Kawasaki Vulcans too long and am finally in a financial position to purchase one by the end of the year.

    Find a pair of “work gloves” like deer skin and you will be perfectly fine.


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    Specularius

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    I took it last April in Alexandria. They required leather shoes that covered the ankle, long sleeve shirt, and gloves, a helmet, and eye protection. If the helmet has a face sheild, that counts as the eye protection but our instructor required safety glasses if you road with the shield up. I used Mechanic Impact gloves. The Monday after the class I went to the DMV. Handed them the class certificate, a few dollars and walked out with my new license with a MC endorsement. I think the class is a great learning experience even for while driving a car.
     

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    If you have some previous riding ability I would encourage you to attend this course over the LSP course.

    http://www.gcminow.com

    Yeah, the LSP course is definitely for the rider with zero experience. It did teach me out of a few careless habits, so it was definitely worth it. But if this guy can teach you out of more bad habits, even better! Although, reading his site, you have to already have your motorcycle endorsement. One of the main points of the LSP basic course is to fast-track the endorsement by passing the course.

    You have piqued my interested, I may give you a yell about this.
     

    nolaradio

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    If you have some previous riding ability I would encourage you to attend this course over the LSP course.

    http://www.gcminow.com



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    No experience riding a real motorcycle, just scooters. I can balance with no problem and can drive a stick. Learning how to shift gears on a motorcycle shouldn't be too hard. So far I've been able to drive anything asked of me. Bobcats, forklifts of all sizes, 24' box trucks with air brakes, even a stupid little Dodge Spark. Just a matter of getting some time on a motorcycle.
    Thanks for the link. I'll check it out later in depth at home. I'm all for more training.

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    krotsman

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    No experience riding a real motorcycle, just scooters. I can balance with no problem and can drive a stick. Learning how to shift gears on a motorcycle shouldn't be too hard. So far I've been able to drive anything asked of me. Bobcats, forklifts of all sizes, 24' box trucks with air brakes, even a stupid little Dodge Spark. Just a matter of getting some time on a motorcycle.
    Thanks for the link. I'll check it out later in depth at home. I'm all for more training. .

    There were actually several no experience riders in my course. One hipster kid picked up right up and went from nothing to fairly competent by the end of the class. Another girl picked it up, but needed a lot more practice to be out on the road. She knew it and said she would practice off-road before getting on a street bike.

    My biggest complaint was that you couldn't use your own bike if it was bigger than a 450 (I think). It would have been nice to do everything on my bike. The advance classes LSP offers allows for bigger personallly owned bikes.
     
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    JBP55

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    Got my class D Chauffeur's License about 1960 and my Motorcycle Endorsement about 1970.
    I keep them in case I drive a Truck which breaks down and I have to ride away on a Motorcycle. :cool:
     
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    Yeah, the LSP course is definitely for the rider with zero experience. It did teach me out of a few careless habits, so it was definitely worth it. But if this guy can teach you out of more bad habits, even better! Although, reading his site, you have to already have your motorcycle endorsement. One of the main points of the LSP basic course is to fast-track the endorsement by passing the course.

    You have piqued my interested, I may give you a yell about this.

    The riding test for dmv is pretty basic. You can compare it to the shooting course for a CHP vs an advanced handgun course from a reputable instructor lol


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    I have no problem with answering questions about operation of a motorcycle if any of you have any. I don’t have 100yrs of riding experience but the experience I have is better than most people that “ride” a motorcycle. The instructors at the school I linked will operate a motorcycle better than anyone you know and you will be amazed I can assure you.


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    I'm not a motorcycle guy but I have a story.
    About 10 or 15 years ago Debbie and I were in Kevin's restaurant in Maurepas on Sunday. At the table next to us was about 6 people that were 'motorcycle' folks with the cool clothes and rags on their head the age group that can now afford a bike. I could head one of the females talking her class she took. She said after some classroom time the instructor said everybody to their bikes and to start them. She said she could get hers to start and the instructor came to find out what was wrong. He told her to take the key out of the gas cap and try the ignition.

    We left before them I hope she made the curves on 22 they get a biker about every weekend.
    A couple years later I found a guy out in a field down there at 0400hr. in the winter with a broken back He's paralyzed now in a chair.

    Have fun and be safe.
     

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    I'm not a motorcycle guy but I have a story.
    About 10 or 15 years ago Debbie and I were in Kevin's restaurant in Maurepas on Sunday. At the table next to us was about 6 people that were 'motorcycle' folks with the cool clothes and rags on their head the age group that can now afford a bike. I could head one of the females talking her class she took. She said after some classroom time the instructor said everybody to their bikes and to start them. She said she could get hers to start and the instructor came to find out what was wrong. He told her to take the key out of the gas cap and try the ignition.

    We left before them I hope she made the curves on 22 they get a biker about every weekend.
    A couple years later I found a guy out in a field down there at 0400hr. in the winter with a broken back He's paralyzed now in a chair.

    Have fun and be safe.

    It was always interesting when we were tasked with escorting a large group of motorcycles.


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    charlie12

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    It was always interesting when we were tasked with escorting a large group of motorcycles.


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    I always loved seeing the BRPD motors when I was a kid when saw them doing funerals. My uncle was probably in the first motor's at BRPD that was the OLD days. He was a Capt I think he was in charge.
     

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    I always loved seeing the BRPD motors when I was a kid when saw them doing funerals. My uncle was probably in the first motor's at BRPD that was the OLD days. He was a Capt I think he was in charge.

    Probably so. My dad and uncle also rode motors for BRPD


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    Probably so. My dad and uncle also rode motors for BRPD


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    Dennis Heap who was a BRPD Motor Man was killed while escorting a funeral in the 1960's when a car pulled out in front of him and he hit it broadside.
    I think it happened on Government Street.
     

    charlie12

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    Probably so. My dad and uncle also rode motors for BRPD


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    My uncle was Irvin W. Hanks he died in 1959 at 55 there was a story in the paper when he made Capt. they thought he was the youngest in the US. He was 21 I think. I wish I could find the old picture of his motor unit and the men.
     

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    My uncle was Irvin W. Hanks he died in 1959 at 55 there was a story in the paper when he made Capt. they thought he was the youngest in the US. He was 21 I think. I wish I could find the old picture of his motor unit and the men.

    That would be awesome to see. I have one of my dads old helmets somewhere around here and safety has def improved LOL


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