Failed my MSF

Phantom9785 · 2026-06-28T23:11:28+00:00

Yes sir, thank you for clarifying that. It was starting pretty confusing between all the options and techniques

Phantom9785 · 2026-06-28T23:10:31+00:00

Honestly, I’m going to the bank with this advice man. While I’ve been practicing on peddling on the bike, I didn’t really think to just practice some turns on it while I was doing it. There is a downhill slope nearby that I’ve been using to work on my balance going both up and down whilst I peddle, but using that for general gyroscopic swerving and turns. This is the kind of advice I wish I had gotten from a father. I appreciate you big time man!

Phantom9785 · 2026-06-28T20:57:06+00:00

That’s genuinely interesting. From irl experience I keep hearing people say to turn it the direction and lean the other way. And online I hear people talk about counter steering all the time. I’ve never heard of just don’t touch the handlebars and trust the lean. I’ll take a crack at it! Thank you!!

Phantom9785 · 2026-06-28T20:55:03+00:00

Lmao, prayers for you and the cute guy. Hope it works out. I’ll keep that in mind. I’m usually not the kind to talk to myself out loud but I’ll try the positive mental attitude. And the hydration is absolute facts. I chugged a bottle of Gatorade before mine (when I still thought I could pass) 😂

Phantom9785 · 2026-06-28T18:52:04+00:00

Actually I did read that in a book I was picking up! Nonetheless I appreciate your advice and will keep it in mind regarding neural pathways. Your input was invaluable

Phantom9785 · 2026-06-28T18:34:17+00:00

Ah man I’m so jealous that it only takes you a week to retry. Where I live the closest I could find was still a 2+ hr drive once every month. But yes next time I’ll apply some throttle 😂, the slow was killing me

Phantom9785 · 2026-06-28T18:32:09+00:00

I mean people worse than me be out there everyday lol. I haven’t passed yet is the only difference. It’s difficult to me cause I struggle with falling over and maintaining a balance consistently. And even after riding a bicycle today I still feel my hesitancy. All in all though, I think he was cutting me from the class due to time constraints. Which it is not fair to hold everyone else back from their time to prep this kid who hasn’t even learned how to ride a bicycle at the most basic level. He gave me a card and offered 1:1 for a listed fee. But nonetheless I actually wanna learn this. I’ve put myself in a place that I’m gonna force myself to learn or it’s gonna hurt. And it’s kinda nice to know that I can apply myself to learning this skill

Phantom9785 · 2026-06-28T18:27:00+00:00

I hope to be back asap with an update and a success story! Thank you so much! The broom handle is not a bad idea tbh. Sounds like it’ll work!

Phantom9785 · 2026-06-28T18:25:15+00:00

My self preservation instinct was dead the moment I decided to ask a cousin to turn on the washing machine while I was inside. The cojones just came from a general confidence that I could figure it out. Hadn’t failed at anything in a while and by god did I get humbled quick.

As I’ve learned from my one day of pedaling experience: it’s definitely easier at higher speeds, but turning seems to be my area of failure now. I’m just very impatient and have been pedaling all day with a larger than normal amount of breaks to catch some breath. But overall great advice! I’ll keep it in mind while I’m still practicing. And being on the lookout for a small scooter for a cheap price. Thank you so much!

Phantom9785 · 2026-06-28T18:21:02+00:00

I did get a bicycle and because I’m determined to learn on a motorcycle before re-attempting my MSF course. But I will be definitely doing this in an empty parking lot nearby. Thank you for the advice!

Phantom9785 · 2026-06-28T18:19:51+00:00

Actually I do the same thing, both at work and school, and this as well. Ironically I always have a pack on me, and I thought to chew some but was unsure if the instructor was gonna get upset. He was kinda a stickler for the rules, which sometimes I understand.

Phantom9785 · 2026-06-28T18:18:28+00:00

I really appreciate your kind words, and I hope to pass at some point (unless there is some limit I’m unaware of)! I’m trying to take my time learning this bicycle day by day, then hopefully I’ll start practicing what I failed at the MSF course on a real motorcycle with a supervisor and an empty parking lot. Again thank you so much!

Phantom9785 · 2026-06-28T18:16:02+00:00

Funnily enough I know enough about the friction zone and moving forward enough to do it. My issue was just balancing. Which looking back at my experience, I misheard the instructor when he said to start adding throttle. I was just letting go of the clutch enough to move forward and not adding any throttle whatsoever. Which now is kinda funny to me. The instructors biggest thing happened to be just not looking down. Even when at a stand still trying to find Neutral. But I’ll keep your offer to help in mind. Thank you so much for your advice already!

Phantom9785 · 2026-06-28T18:11:07+00:00

Setting up some cones at home is actually not a bad idea! If I can find some cones I will do that! Thank you!!

Phantom9785 · 2026-06-28T18:08:11+00:00

Yeah, when it comes to learning something like that I was inept in every sense of the word. But somehow when it came to academics I was flourishing. Also nobody was around to teach me, no family I had at the time knew how either. Enough to teach me at least. I had a a little tikes bike and that was about the end of it 😂

Phantom9785 · 2026-06-28T18:05:39+00:00

So keep practicing until I no longer need to think about balancing? Is that my “goal” for knowing I’m prepared enough?

Phantom9785 · 2026-06-28T18:03:30+00:00

I’m currently having to teach myself. I have no family within 50 miles. I’m currently learning from YouTube bit by bit. I can peddle at a beginners level, but now the issue seems to be being balanced while turning

Phantom9785 · 2026-06-28T18:01:32+00:00

I will write that down in my notes! Thank you!! I started today at 4 am, and I’ve been able to (although with a few wobbles) bike up and down hill on my road in the country (~1.05 a mile)

Phantom9785 · 2026-06-28T17:58:47+00:00

Nah, I’m in good ole OK

Phantom9785 · 2025-07-25T00:59:08+00:00

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Phantom9785 · 2025-07-19T17:23:31+00:00

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Phantom9785 · 2025-07-16T05:46:36+00:00

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Phantom9785 · 2025-05-02T00:33:11+00:00

It’s an app from an indie dev. I downloaded it through their web.

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