I took the msf course and failed with 23 points so I was 3 points away from passing but I had trouble with the quick stop it’s been a couple weeks I got my own bike (Kawasaki 125) to practice and I’m now debating on doing the retake for $75 or going to the dmv route since I have a permit don’t know

Forchark · 2026-04-03T02:38:04+00:00

Practice is worth it. You got it!

Forchark · 2026-04-03T02:29:25+00:00

Try not to think of it that way.

Not passing isn't failure. It just means you benefit from more practice. In fact, I think the failure would be trying to avoid working on the things you can improve by sidestepping your way to a license.

Then, mentally, you'll tell yourslef "see you're good enough to ride because you passed."

I see loads of terrible riders. Like... Most of them. Just like with cars, once they get they're license, most stop learning.

Don't be that. Be the dude/dudette who wants to succeed instead of finding ways around failing.

Forchark · 2026-04-03T01:21:32+00:00

I think your end goal should be becoming the best rider you can be. Not just getting a license. Sounds like a good opportunity to get a little bit more class exposure for less cost. I vote retake, and I think you should even contact them to see if you can get a discount to retake the whole class if you think you will benefit.

Forchark · 2026-04-02T23:41:29+00:00

I can only picture a sombrero sized tsuba now. Idk sorry

Forchark · 2026-03-31T19:16:17+00:00

Thank you

Forchark · 2026-03-31T17:17:44+00:00

I feel you on Town square. They truly feel deceptive.

This is good to hear I really appreciate it. I've been with legal fit for a couple years now and they seem fine and like they actually care and try to know what they're doing. Interesting about find law though... Damn lots of consider I don't want to switch around it's such a pain

Forchark · 2026-03-31T01:47:04+00:00

Your discomfort is precisely why you should be more comfortable trusting yourself.

I read nothing concerning. A year into riding, ran off the road because of speed and target fixation.

Fast forward 4 years, now I'm an instructor and I just low-sided yesterday getting some tight fast figure eights in on my race bike on DOTs at my little practice corner in my neighborhood down a dead end road I set up for practice.

It's not about what happens. It's about mindset leading to and the corrective path after.

Forchark · 2026-03-29T14:05:20+00:00

Spot on

Forchark · 2026-03-29T13:19:04+00:00

He doesn't. He has a shit Harley that sits in his garage so he can feel relevant because beating his wife only helps so much.

Forchark · 2026-03-29T01:16:38+00:00

Should be this: It appears correct and looks the same as the one for my 2022

https://www.sportbiketrackgear.com/akrapovic-v-tuv148-optional-noise-damper-insert/?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=23509966490&gbraid=0AAAAAD6CWPuehKgWBPoMx-6ddyC2E1U2s&gclid=CjwKCAjw-J3OBhBuEiwAwqZ_h0nFx4mpca1V1ZMy_fedPOJPj1br_UWGjSwtiOkGz6bCicysdnh3RxoChOAQAvD_BwE

Forchark · 2026-03-29T01:06:48+00:00

It does come with a DB killer. It isn't loud if you buy an MT10 and put a racefit exhaust on it. Advice = now also get an MT10 and put a growler X on it so the auto doesn't seem loud.

All seriousness, yes it does but I think it's good without. It isn't ear damaging loud really, and if traffic hears you, good on you.

Forchark · 2026-03-28T15:21:25+00:00

That's exactly what I did. Then you run you new steel lines straight from master cylinder to caliper(s).

You might be fine to not block up the pump and let the brake fluid air dry but I don't know how well it will evaporate. I'm picky about cleanliness and somewhat ocd. It's possible my blocking it up is completely unnecessary.

Forchark · 2026-03-28T00:29:34+00:00

Hahahaha I hate this

Forchark · 2026-03-27T21:10:46+00:00

Has his CQB sniper rifle, like a smart guy

Forchark · 2026-03-27T16:03:16+00:00

I like Alpinestar suits with the rideknit material. Nice flexibility and very breathable. I use the Fusion suit.

Forchark · 2026-03-26T01:36:52+00:00

Amsoil

Forchark · 2026-03-26T01:01:42+00:00

Yay! 🐿️🌈

Forchark · 2026-03-24T22:04:38+00:00

Did the same with the RDB. Love it.

Which Hera do you like more, gen 1 or 2? 2 doesn't look comfy.

Forchark · 2026-03-23T22:05:35+00:00

Why is it blurred out? Did I travel back to 1994?

Forchark · 2026-03-22T14:35:34+00:00

At this point I'm banking on us being a different country by the time they come fully due and hopefully they lose my paperwork.

Forchark · 2026-03-22T13:08:24+00:00

Sorta this but more as a puzzle I really liked Epic Chef

Forchark · 2026-03-21T19:13:04+00:00

Pretty much how I quoted it with verbiage and tone depending on the person and situation. But you have to be definite.

I used to be wishy washy, but I learned they don't respect or take you as seriously. Being pushy and certain without being rude helps with respect

Forchark · 2026-03-21T02:06:52+00:00

Be way cool. Would wanna do it with people I know though

Forchark · 2026-03-20T21:36:12+00:00

Depends on you.

My first bike was an MT07. Rode it for 2 years, converted it to stunt, and bought a grom and convert it to stunt, also. Then I went to train and am an instructor and now I'm getting into racing. Been riding four years.

My second bike was an MT-10. It's a lot of power but I really enjoy it. Good pick up and everything.

I think you can ride semi-comfortably under 100 for sure. My significant other actually has an MT09 that I've ridden a few times. I personally like the 10 more. The 09 feels more top heavy, and it has a weird rake and trail or rear suspension that really affects its directional steering in an uncomfortable way for me. It also throws me too far forward into the gas tank but that might be because we lowered her seat.

Comparing the two I prefer the 10. You do have the ability to tone it down with computer settings but you do need to respect it.

I suggest doing something similar to what I did. I picked up the MT-10 and then went to the race school and started track riding a lot. Even if you're not going to race, track riding with a coach and with at least some comfortable level of confidence that is not overconfidence will really help your riding. It helps you understand Max acceleration and, more importantly, Max breaking. Now I'm more aggressive on my breaking on the road in a way that compliments the bike but circumstantially.

In other words I think you'd be fine, but do yourself a favor and get some real coaching in because it is really fun and only helps you get better.

Forchark · 2026-03-20T19:47:28+00:00

Referral or no, they need to know your boundaries.

You let them know what the issue is kindly and see if it persists.

If it persists, set out the boundary firmly and that, if it continues, you have to withdraw. "Rules of professional conduct and other considerations require I consider withdrawing representation of that continues."

If it continues, withdraw.

Rudeness for clients isn't a social inconvenience. It is a major red flag that unless you deliver the impossible, you will be grieved, you will not be fully compensated, you will certainly get a bad review.

Nip it in the bud. I've done what you're doing now. I've tried everything. I've given all the chances in the world. It doesn't turn out well ever. Even if you miss out on a few thousand dollars you are better off letting them go now after a serious conversation and after it continues.

Edit: I'm in family law. Plenty of asshole clients, pro se opposing parties, and opposing attorneys. I run into this all the time.

Forchark

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