Help asap: DMV skills test.

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Mr.P

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Got a friend going at noon tomorrow to take his M1 driving test at dmv...

We practiced at the el cerrito dmv tonight and I had alot of trouble on my husky doing it. He told me both wheels must stay between the lines.

I looked online and it says the FRONT must not leave the lines, the rear tire is of no concern...




So what is the story?:thumbup
 
oorahduc

oorahduc

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All I can say is good luck and for him to keep both wheels in just in case. Leniency varies on location.

If he fails, there's always MSF... I'm set up to start on Thursday =)
 
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Some people cannot afford to spend the money on msf course btw.

Rephrase, some people do not have daddy's money to spend on a msf course.

Anyone actually know the answer?
 
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The msf is cool, but I have seen a guy on a full dresser harley (i was at dmv doing registration) go out and pass the test. Also witnessed a ktm adventure do it no problems while keeping both tires in the lines.

So which is it?
 
oorahduc

oorahduc

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Rephrase: I spent my own money on it, and my bike. I'm nearly 30 and have never taken a dime from my father.

That being said, from a quick google search, I've found that the wording is:

To obtain your license, you must pass a knowledge test and a motorcycle skills test. .... which include tracking paths (the area within and including the tracking lines): ... around the circle twice in a clockwise direction keeping the front wheel within ...
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One can assume it ends with "...the lines".

So front wheel it is.
 
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Thank you that is also what I have been reading. The comment was not quite directed at you but the first response of "take the msf" that was supposed to end the thread.

Wondering why so many people fear the dmv skills test? Yes, FEAR.
 
oorahduc

oorahduc

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I think it's a combination of fear spreading from people that had difficulty with it, and the various difficulty levels between locations with different attention to details and strictness.
 
Cycle61

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Front wheel is required. I've done it on my 800# YamaHarley. With a celebration burnout down the exit stripe. If your friend is struggling to handle a motorcycle in a circle, I'd suggest that his skills may need improvement. Have you watched him do it? Does he turn his head? No, farther. More. Even more. Modulate clutch/throttle/brake to control speed? It seems like a silly test, but it does actually hit many of the important aspects of actually controlling a motorcycle.
 
Paulo666

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Dont stress out about doing it. I passed the test on my Honda 750 Nighthawk
Its all about modulating the throttle and clutch at the same time. The clutch is never fully out and I just give it enough gas to make the bike move w/clutch slightly out then clutch back in and coast. Repeat

If you just give gas and not coast a bit, you will run wide. Its a small tight circle and they want to see that your in control. Good luck dude you can do it :thumbup
 
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Mr.P

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I had trouble on my husky 450. But I was focused on keeping both wheels in the circle which made my entrance and exit "tight"

Also found the bike lacking torque and rev happy which makes it rather tough to keep tamed at 4mph. Actually the faster I took it the easier it became to a point.

I raised my idle to 2k and it was MUCH easier. But we were trying by keeping both wheels in the lines and practicing rather incorrectly. It was interesting.

It would be easier on my honda. Let out the clutch and just steer it in a circle. Super easy. Love torque.

I think it will be much easier trying it "correctly"
 
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I had never really done the test except on a klx250sf which is actually like a scooter in reality.
 
Gabe

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Mr.P said:
Thank you that is also what I have been reading. The comment was not quite directed at you but the first response of "take the msf" that was supposed to end the thread.

Wondering why so many people fear the dmv skills test? Yes, FEAR.
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What they should fear is being 30 times more likely to die on a motorcycle than driving a car (40X if you're under 30). If you can't handle a dual-sport on the DMV lollypop, you need to practice riding more. If you don't have $250, how are you (not you, your friend) going to buy tires? Pay for a service? Buy a new helmet and proper protective gear?

Seriously, to ride a motorcycle safely you need to have more money than what it takes to just buy and register the bike itself. It's not a two-wheeled car. It's a very serious decision to take on massive (that's right, massive--I challenge you to identify a daily activity that's more risky) personal risk for entertainment and transportation.

We say "Ride Fast Take Chances" tongue-in-cheek, mocking those who ride without proper training, gear or a survival mindset.
 
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ANNNNNNNNNDDDDDDDDDd here we go with the 250$ better spent on training than anything else discussion.


Thanks for answering the question about how the test is actually administered. I was wondering how the hell people did it on a long wheelbase bike.
 
EjGlows

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Mr.P said:
ANNNNNNNNNDDDDDDDDDd here we go with the 250$ better spent on training than anything else discussion.


Thanks for answering the question about how the test is actually administered. I was wondering how the hell people did it on a long wheelbase bike.
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If you fear the peanut gallery then a quick google search would have given you the answer.
 
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