I had to retake my MSF course and THIS happened...

[@tashawroten5895]

Great instructors is definitely a huge plus. So proud of you and more importantly you are proud of yourself. Yay🎉

[@KomotoVlogs]

I absolutely agree and thank you so much😊🤘🏻

[@SnepSnep420]

Good instructors make or break the moto courses

[@scripteaze]

The instructors at my MSF course were joking with the girls who dropped their bikes, giving them trophy's of broken parts that came off the bike when they dropped it. But they all passed. You need to have people around you who just want you to succeed.

[@redtheexovet]

I feel you. I took mine at the Harley Davidson place. When we did the hands on it was a struggle. It felt they would go so fast and pushing us. I was so frustrated. They bike they had me use was just too big. Dropped it like 3 times. At that point if was not safe for me to continue. I cried all the way home that day. I passed the written test so all I need was the hands on. They sent me to another Harley Davidson place and I rode a Eliminated which way better and smaller. I finished the rest of the cource and riding test but was 3 points too much to pass. Re-did the driving test at the mfs headquarters but dropped it during the test. Did it once again but this time 1 on 1 with the trainer and passed with 0 points! If you put your mind to it anything can happen. Got my license and my first bike both in December. Kawasaki 2023 Z400.

[@KomotoVlogs]

Good on you for knowing what you want and continuing to try!!! Getting back on the bike is the hardest part, but better to fail time and time again in class than out there in the real world. All those “failures” taught you valuable lessons you probably use on the road every day! Congrats on passing and your bike. Ride safe!🤘🏻

[@Vespyr_]

How much did you spend taking these tests?

[@YamahaAlpaca]

Getting my license felt like unlocking a whole new world. It’s so cool seeing other people experience that excitement! Also you and Burch have such a genuine way of talking to the camera, it doesn’t feel like you guys are playing a character which is really refreshing.

[@LinkFelton]

Hell yeah!!! Congrats Nina! So proud of you! The non-Harley courses are so much better. Really laid back and so much less stressful. I'm glad y'all found a non-Harley course. I'm sure Burch has already said this, but training is not over. You will learn more now riding out on the road than in that course. Keep yourself safe and ride defensively! I look forward to riding with you!!!

[@KomotoVlogs]

Thank you Link!!🙌🏻 Training is never over! There will always be something to learn and improve on… it’s just now I can go further than a mile in a parking lot to test the theory 😂😂😂🤘🏻

[@KomotoVlogs]

Can’t wait to ride with you!!

[@brianhanlon9602]

I took my MSF through the local Harley dealer and it wasn't stressful at all. The way the second course is described in this video was my experience in the local Harley course.

[@dauntlessoperator41]

​@@brianhanlon9602 Same here.

[@LifeOfBurch]

SO FREAKING PROUD OF YOU BABE!!! I knew you could do it, and Mrs. V was the PERFECT teacher for you! 🎉 🙌🏻 🧡 “When the student is ready, the master appears.” -Confucius (probably??)

[@KomotoVlogs]

Thank you love😊🤍 and yes… Confucius.. for sure😂

[@jweav151]

I only remember Anthony Hopkins saying that in the Mask of Zorro. lol

[@skmartausa]

This what happened to me. I left my hd class on a first day! I was so stressed and needed more explanation from instructor. He told me that I have to decide if I want to stay or leave but remember that future exercises will be even harder and if you want to stay you have to show me you are able to do this exercise that the group is almost done with. Hearing that will all the stress I just left

[@floridaredneck]

A good instructor that wants you to pass won't treat you like that. I don't like Harleys or their dealerships and heard their classes are like boot camps. Mine was nothing like that. I try not to even converse with Harley riders at stop lights, because my experience with them is complete arrogance (Kawasaki here). I don't know if it's their culture or what, and I certainly don't mean all of them. When I get hate comments for this, it will prove my point.

[@Curious_Skeptic]

OMG, So sad! Failed yesterday! I love the Course overall as to learning the basics. As to shoving in so much info that you are expected to nail all that in two short days and pass a test? Holy cow! I walked away disappointed in myself. Anxiety, nervous, all played into a bad day. DAY ONE was near perfect! Which, never riding a bike more than maybe a couple hours years ago on a little motor dirt bike, made me happy. The pressure of starting day 2 out on figure eights and watching one young guy dump pretty hard? It was all down hill. Congrats! Being 51, I start to feel age is the issue.

[@KomotoVlogs]

It’s all about what you learned while you were there!! Take another course, I highly recommend the one I took and she also offers a 3 wheel class!

[@lilynorthover8378]

Hey I'm 62 and some people take longer to absorb information, not age related. If it's possible, I recommend learning one to one. Always go at your own pace, you will become a much happier and more confident rider. I'm waiting to take the on road part of the course and it will be my third course. I'm doing it my way and really enjoying it. You can do this 👊

[@floridaredneck]

I'm 64 and agree with you. For me it wasn't the exercises themselves, but trying to figure out which way to go on the course. I've always have direction issues (nothing GPS can't handle), but if I'm following an example, I'm fine. Given multiple direction at once can be confusing to me. I can play Chopin's Military Polonaise in A Maj from memory, but to get from A to B, then C to D, not so much. We all have our talents. @@lilynorthover8378

[@misaelmora3796]

My first time ever riding a motorcycle was in my MSF class and the instructions in mine did an amazing job and they do work with you. It’s been 7 months and I wake up looking forward to ride

[@KomotoVlogs]

See this course brought back my passion that exact way! So glad I took it!

[@richardmoreno2849]

I just failed my MSF course here in texas.. my instructors were similar to your first instructors. I'm still debating what to do. I'm pretty crushed by it, but I really appreciate you sharing your story with us.❤

[@KomotoVlogs]

You can do this!! It’s all about the skill you learned while you were out there. Passing the test really means nothing. Jim bob can pass the test and be the worst rider on the road or you can continue to learn in your skill, pass the test and be an excellent rider. You got this!!

[@adriannarobeson4758]

Just do it again that's what I did ,, the first class I fell off the bike 🏍 and was recommended to take a one on one class with a personal coach to work with you for a extra $200 and the retake class is free and I have been riding with my motorcycle license for three years now ,, this is up in Maryland , if I can do it anyone can . You got this 👍🏻

[@GwenMotoGirl]

I have a 2022 Rebel 1100 manual and that’s how I found Burch’s channel in 2022. After a long absence from his channel, I saw your new 500 (and the yellow tank ❤) and the road trip, then this video showed up in my rec list. I realize this was last year, but congrats on your license and riding! Instructors make or break us. I’ve taken the class 3x, 1st to get licensed (at age 52 woo hooo!) and 2nd as a seat filler when they only had 1 person that weekend. I became good friends with both instructors and 1 became my bestie. Participants didn’t know we were doing the road skills test either. It was so fun and rewarding. 3rd time was at the Harley dealership in Spring, TX. I was an advanced rider but I took the course with my daughter for a daughter/mother weekend. I traveled 600 miles to be there. They promised we would be together through the course. It was horrible and your boot camp description pretty much sums it up. No breaks, heavy sighs/eye rolling /shaming when asking for a bathroom break, and they separated us with our answers to 1 question: who here is interested in buying a Harley. I said no because I already had bikes. My daughter said yes. Those who said yes got nice bikes. Those who said no got trashy bikes that were falling apart. My bike’s shifter was broken and even though there was an unused better condition Rebel, they wouldn’t let me use it. Both groups were equally yelled at and I walked out mid-day on day 2. Others left, too. Nobody got a refund. Half didn’t pass. And you can probably guess that my daughter never rode again. She’s okay with it although I felt that she really wanted to. The course was a gift to her from her boyfriend. I’m glad you went back and more so that you got Miss V who clearly wants riders to succeed. Subscribed.

[@UncleBogator]

Sorry you had a bad experience at your Harley course. The dealership I'm at is very highly regarded and I wish folks who had your experience could have gone through ours instead. Congrats on getting it done regardless.

[@KomotoVlogs]

I’m sure there are good ones out there! And who knows maybe the instructors were just as heat exhausted as us. I appreciate you!!🤘🏻

[@cramoundos]

Good for you , love watching your video I too took my test on April 15th and 16th , and passed. I turned 60 on April 15th ,this was on my bucket list , love my Honda Rebal . Keep doing your videos you are very encouraging. Congratulations on your pass

[@baconbiketours9166]

The difference is a good school wants to show you how easy and fun it is so you want to do it. At a bad school, the instructors want you to think it's difficult, almost "see how good I am because I can do it". Sounds like you found a good school the second time. Also, and it shouldn't be this way, some male instructors like to play the "Big Man" with younger female riders. My wife had the same when she took her first course here in the UK, we found her a different course and she nailed her test mas they had more respect for the students. Glad you got sorted and hope you enjoy your ongoing motorcycle journey :)

[@MotoMuscleChick]

🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉hell yeah another female rider. I know right i feel the same, for the rest of my life I get to ride! Congrats girl

[@dauntlessoperator41]

At my Harley course near the end of May, we had breaks, clean bathroom on our longer breaks, snacks if we brought them, an hour lunch break. Money welll spent. We had 12 in our group. Congratulations on your success!!!

[@robb0117]

I too hit the cone on my u-turns. Totally get it. I loved the MSF course as well. Took last weekend passed, also have a Rebel 300. Love it. Congratulations and love the honesty of your post. Very inspirational to us new riders!!

[@jakeave]

That's so awesome!! I just showed up to my MSF class without knowing how to start a bike, so I can't imagine doing that in 100 degree weather. The instructors really do a great job making the class a good experience.

[@Sniper_Cat_71]

Congratulations on your success! I live in Wyoming, here we have the department of transportation course or the H-D program. I have a family member who had to take the WY DOT class twice. He had no prior experience on motorcycles. Now you have true freedom, just be alert on the road.

[@Hallowcore]

I recommend looking into the next step, the advanced riders course. I was riding for over 20 years before I took my first ARC, and I wished I had known about the course back when I was younger.

[@floridaredneck]

Those are hard to find. Nearest one to me is over 100 miles away.

[@weatherwatchTX]

Congrats! Crazy to hear about your first experience...I took my MSF at a Harley Dealer this last weekend and it was awesome. 8 people, 3 instructors, plenty of breaks and multiple bathrooms. They provided food and drinks. It was a 10 out of 10 experience. It must come down to the instructors and program managers at each location that make it or break it.

[@IAMAYESHAJAE]

Great video…..I was the only girl in my class 34 years ago and I cried too! I was determined and I almost quit and the instructor said to me U R NOT QUITTING!!! You are the best rider in the class…that boosted my career and I passed! I literally just bought my first bike a day ago and I am gonna take the course again…I rode a bike twice in over 34 years….so yes I will take the course again.

[@therichmohr]

Congrats! I got my permit a few weeks ago and I'm scheduled to take my training June 8th and 9th! So excited! If you told me a year ago that I'd be going for my motorcycle license at age 52, I'd look at you like an alien lol! Funny how working in a motorcycle shop opens up your mind to possibilities. :) I'm subbed!

[@m.sparkle9533]

I’m glad that I took my course with the Motorcycle Safety Foundation. We had a class of 8 including me. Amazing instructor and positive experience.

[@BodyRocker9]

Good job on passing the course. Keep practicing, have fun, and ride within your skill limits. Don’t ever be pressured into going too fast.

[@KomotoVlogs]

Thank you so much and I’m always of the mindset of riding my own ride!

[@robertriedinger9695]

congrats, I remember how happy I was when I passed my MFC course. My class was very similar to what you said. My class was twice that size and we had two male instructors. One instructor was really trying to help me with my turns. He really wanted me to get my certification. On the skills test they did the same thing as your instructor did. Didn't tell us it was starting however I notice he had a clipboard in his had so I caught on real quick. I missed 2 points because I had trouble with the right hand turn and I put a foot down trying to do the box. All in all was a fun experience that I will never forget.

[@Pretty_phoenix305]

You've definitely given me the validation to look for another course. My experience with the Harley course was very similar, I withdrew the first range day because of the bootcamp style training. I want a fun learning environment, that wasn't it.

[@KomotoVlogs]

If you are in Maryland PLEASE sign up for Ms. V’s class. I promise you it will change your whole attitude and make you love riding again. Honestly even if you’re not in MD, it’s worth the hotel.

[@Pretty_phoenix305]

Im fom MD but living in FL... range day in full gear and that heat was no joke! I visit MD often so I can for sure look into classes ❤ Thank you & congratulations!

[@KomotoVlogs]

@@Pretty_phoenix305 good luck!! And trust me I understand the heat😫

[@floridaredneck]

Did mine in early December. If you do it in summer, borrow a half-helmet from the instructor. You'll look goofy, but will be comfortable. We didn't have to wear full gear either.@@Pretty_phoenix305

[@Skipshift]

Awesome! Instructors can make a big difference in anxiety and learning. Get out there and put on some miles! Ride safe ✌

[@KomotoVlogs]

Thank you!! I’m so stoked to ride!🤘🏻

[@gerrybailey447]

​@@KomotoVlogsTry accelerating in a straight line then breaking hard. Build up your speed and get to feel how much more stable the bike feels under power and when breaking don't surprise your tyres, once you feel the tyres starting to grip and settle increase the pressure smoothly and firmly. When you master stability and no longer pootle about and prevent the wobbly feeling you'll be much more confident in your and the bikes ability. If you ride around constantly thinking about falling off you can never enjoy motorcycling for what it is, I don't mean you have to ride balls out with your hair on fire, but it needs to become second nature to you and confidence is the key, I know you'll get there, relax and enjoy.

[@FastSundayflyer]

Great video Nina!! You seem to be a nice person that I wouldn't mind having as a neighbour. I just back into riding again after a 25 year break so I'm sort of a new rider again. Its fun to watch your videos and happy that you share your experiences. The bikes are very different now, much heavier and 50% more power than I was used to. There is much more traffic to deal with. I am slowly getting used to all of it and starting to enjoy riding again. Btw I am 70 years old now. 😎

[@klaytonmayeaux8966]

Congrats Nina! Yeah I haven't been the biggest fan of Harley riders so I'm not surprised you had that experience with them. Glad you had a genuinely good instructor to guide you properly towards being more comfortable and enjoying your two wheeled experience!

[@KomotoVlogs]

Thank you!! I’m so glad I went with a different course! Made the world of difference!🌎

[@JHerchh]

Same bike I used during my course. That bike makes you feel confident for sure.

[@Foodgeek]

Congrats Nina, that's so awesome

[@KomotoVlogs]

Thank you so much!😊🤘🏻

[@Foodgeek]

Two weeks ago, I went to an advanced class for safety, getting better at counter-steering and cornering. It was excellent, with great instructors. I came out of those two days as a better rider. You never stop learning :D

[@D-Rock-lg1kp]

Congratulations! I did not like my Harley class experience at all for the exact reasons you listed minus the heat. It was freezing. But no breaks, being rushed, yelled at, pushed beyond when you're ready, large class sizes. Glad you achieved your goal! Now you guys can ride anywhere you want!

[@KomotoVlogs]

Crazy right?! Did you end up taking another class or you passed there? And exactly! Thank you!🤘🏻

[@D-Rock-lg1kp]

@@KomotoVlogs no I did manage to pass the Harley course. But I remember leaving thinking I never want to ride a bike again if that's what it's truly like. After watching your experience and talking with some others, I realized the course was just wrong for me. If I had to do it over again, I'd find a course like you did for sure.

[@tnetroP]

It's really interesting to hear how similar in some ways and different in others the US training is compared to the UK and Europe. In the UK (and Europe) we split into into four stages: Stage 1 - Compulsory Basic Training (CBT): A days basic training which starts in a parking lot and then progresses to a couple of hours on the road when ready. Typically this will be with three or four trainees to an instructor. A CBT cerificate only lasts two years and you have to either pass your full licence or retake the CBT to ride beyond that. After you pass your CBT you can only ride a motorcycle or scooter up to a maximum of 125cc. With only a CBT you also have to put Learner plates (red and white L plates) in the front and back of your bike. Stage 2 - Theory test. This can be taken before or after the CBT. It is also split into two parts where there is an actual theory test with 50 questions and also a reaction test using a computer simulation where you have to react to multiple scenarios correctly and quickly enough to detect the hazard. Stage 3 - Module 1 ("Mod 1"). This sounds a little like part of your MSF where we learn manoeuvres around an enclosed training area (handling the bike, weaving through cones, figures of eight, acceleration, emergency braking, u-turns, etc). We are then tested by a different qualified examiner at a later date (our trainers don't examine us). Stage 4 - Module 2 ("Mod 2"). We then train on real world riding on the road for a couple of days, followed by a professional examiner testing us. The test involves about an hour of riding with the examiner following you and marking you on minor and major faults. Only after Stage 4 can we ride a more powerful bike than a 125cc. But depending on your age you may then be able to ride an unrestricted bike or only be able to ride a bike with 47bhp. There's a complex set of rules sometimes needing a second test to get access to an unrestricted power bike if you are young.

[@KomotoVlogs]

I actually love the way the UK etc. has their riding school set up, I genuinely think it’s the correct way to do it. It would prevent a lot more 17/18 year olds getting on liter bikes and ruining their lives. I was determined from the get go to learn slowly and properly and share with the internet every step of the way so that I could “influence” in a safe and informative matter. Riding motorcycles is dangerous and you HAVE to learn properly. Everyone can go straight and fast but what happens when that car pulls out in front of you? Or there’s an object in the road? Yknow?

[@patrickrobertson7124]

Congratulations Nina, I'm extremely excited for you

[@KomotoVlogs]

Thank you so much!!🤘🏻

[@evyvas]

Your energy is the best you're giving bestie vibes 😩😩 I'm gonna take the course next month and you kinda just simplified it all for me I hope the nerves don't wreck me! Super happy I found your channel !

[@HenryBaker-z2k]

I feel your pain10 years ago Laconia Harley-Davidson NH, I was 1 of 12 that passed the Harley Beginner Motorcycle course. I was so nervous, but I had 12 years of off road under my belt. After I passes and licensed I still had a friend pick up my new Harley street 750 cause I was not ready to ride in traffic, 1 day at a time. Now on a Kawasaki Vulcan 900. I am very proud of you for your inner strength and your bo he had so much faith in you.

[@deb3710]

Congratulations Nina!! 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉 It's a great feeling to have motorcycle license!!! 👍👍👍👍

[@KomotoVlogs]

Thank you! It really is!!🤘🏻

[@jessicaromanoff7079]

Congratulations on trying again and getting it done. When I live in Canada, Manitoba has now made it a prerequisite to getting your beginner's license that you must first pass a provincial motorcycle safety course. I did have to do my knowledge (written test at a driver licensing place) before you are allowed to participate in the course. At the end of three days they gave us all a fairly simple test. a short curved path that we had to get up to speed in second gear by a certain point, do a quick stop at the first end, a u turn, and then get back to the start in under 20 seconds (it could be less than that all I know is I passed. But then we have a graduated licensing program so I had to wait nine months before I can do my final road test under a driving tester. I haven't done that yet because I haven't had enough practice time. Our instructors were wonderful. very nice and empathetic knowing we are all just learning. They would stop you to give you some feed back, it was great. Relaxed and fun. have a Rebel 500 and I am loving it.

[@deedle6073]

Congrats! I still remember the feeling after I passed, but it wasn't until I got my updated license card with M1 printed on it, that it felt fully mission accomplished.

[@KomotoVlogs]

See that’s next on the list!! Can’t wait to see it!

[@nancysherrill3189]

This is such WONDERFUL NEWS 🎉 CONGRATULATIONS 🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳

[@KomotoVlogs]

Thank you so much!!!😊🤘🏻

[@budmc121]

It’s awesome you found a course that was such a positive experience! I think it really comes down to the instructors because I took my MSF class at a Harley dealership. My experience was a lot like how you described your positive experience and nothing like how you described your Harley course experience. Our instructors were SOO experienced and SOO good. I think your best bet is probably to check reviews and talk to people who have taken the course you’re looking at. Also keep in mind that the same course may have different instructors at different times. The Harley course sure did and I took the class when it was being taught by my preferred instructor. Probably a huge part of why it was such a positive experience.

[@ComputerChickProductions]

Girl I feel this I had my MSF course on Sunday April 7 in a THUNDERSTORM at a Harley place. Keep in mind I was nervous and getting yelled out to go fast fast fast and the "range" was wet I was cautious because of the wet and I did drop but still getting yelled at to go go fast on a wet range I did pass the online MSF written. Also keep in mind the bike I had wasn't mine and I felt the chain was loose and mentioned that a loose chain on a bike can cause issues.

[@cajun_hawk]

I hate that it felt like a boot camp at your HD course. My instructors were awesome. I’m glad you finally got your motorcycle license! Congratulations!!🎉 🎉

[@KomotoVlogs]

I’m starting to wonder if they were heat exhausted too! It’s all about the coaches.. and thank you so much! Ride safe🤘🏻

[@Handrack]

Yea, that's unfortunate, my HD MSF instructors were freaking awesome. They had to kick a girl out though because she just kept dropping the bike... like dozens of times. They tried their best to give her special treatment, by like extending the class almost an hour longer than usual, but it was just slowing the rest of the class too much. They didn't want to do it, they want everyone to pass.

[@iwish1982]

Omg, I’m so happy for you. I still have my first bike sitting in the back of the garage. She isn’t running these days but I have plans to get her that way. Enjoy riding, it’s what keeps me sane most of the time.

[@KomotoVlogs]

Thank you!! You gotta get her up and running 100%! I can’t wait to get out and ride more!

[@RyanSmuz]

Just passed my MSF course down in Waldorf 🎉

[@Jmanji33]

Hell ya!!! So excited for you! Congrats! Having the right instructor makes a huge difference. From what I've heard the Harley classes seem more geared to people who already know how to ride and just need the class for their license. I took a class similar to yours and it was wonderful!

[@KomotoVlogs]

Thank you!! And yes! I was thinking recently that most of the people in my Harley class were exactly that, riding dirty for years and finally decided to get the big M! Lol! Congrats on your class as well!🤘🏻

[@dustinmcclure-fh7jh]

I actually took my MSF course at the Lexington Park safety zone a year ago and had Ms. V as the instructor. She ran a great course. Good job!

[@KomotoVlogs]

She’s the best!!🤘🏻 thank you!!

[@bigriceburner]

Congratulations and welcome to the fraternity of riders. After you learn and get over the initial fear you can ride anything. Once that “m” endorsement is on your drivers license, it will be there the rest of your life... again, congratulations.

[@andy5786]

Congratulations on passing your motorcycle test safe riding girl👍

[@ironbanhammer3492]

I didn’t know you had your own channel. This is great. My wife is curious and watching your progress is showing her a real example of getting started. Thank you and enjoy your ride.

[@KomotoVlogs]

Thank you!! I hope she goes for it!!🤘🏻

[@stephaniepostelmans2936]

Congrats Nina! 🎉 Happy to see that this time you had a great instructor. Just in time for the season! Stay safe ✌️

[@KomotoVlogs]

Thank you so much!!🤘🏻

[@dannyd8918]

I have issues with the Harley instructors method. Most important thing about riding is to get comfortable, build confidence and to enjoy the ride while being safe and alert. Them pushing you to do something you’re not comfortable doing is a hazard. Good thing you learnt in a more relaxing and comfortable environment. I had the same problem on my first day, I was very anxious and drop my bike twice( along with myself). The MSF instructor was calm and cool and help me relax. I rode much better the next day and pass the test. I’m hoping to get a bike soon and return for the intermediate classes with them.

[@kerrystephens4496]

3rd vid of you today young lady. Serious time lapse. Your happiness is so contagious that I have a big grin on! Still can't wait to take my course at the end of April. Two and a half days. Ends on my 66 birthday. The school I'm going to has been training riders for 50 years. Nothing but rave reviews and I know how important that was for you in the end. Ride with Jesus and be safe!

[@KomotoVlogs]

Thank you so much!! Good luck in your course and ride safely🤘🏻🙏

[@usmileeveryday]

Congrats! Super proud of you Nina. Keep those videos coming, I enjoy them.

[@KomotoVlogs]

Thank you so much!! And I will!🤘🏻

[@usmileeveryday]

Rock on 🤘🏼you got this! Burch is a good teacher 😂

[@benorrock2753]

yeeeeee haw congrats Nina!!! You guys are going to have so much fun riding together!!

[@KomotoVlogs]

Thank you!!🤠

[@zalindae]

So proud of you Nina!! You are such an inspiration. Congratulations on your motorcycle endorsement. I’m so glad my first msf experience was good. It was at the local area tech school so we had a real bathroom in a building and vending machines. I never thought people would have to deal with portapottys what a nightmare.

[@KomotoVlogs]

Thank you so much! And ikr?! I would’ve loved to have a building near by in either of my courses, but I’ll take a clean portapotty lol!

[@MaddyMcjagger]

I'm so glad I came back and to see you upload with the best news!! I"m taking the MSF course this June and I'm so excited to get that license and start on a Honda Rebel 500!!

[@KomotoVlogs]

I’m so excited for you!! Good luck!🤘🏻

[@sidy94]

F*** yea!! Congrats Nina, thats amazing!🥳🥳

[@KomotoVlogs]

Thank you so much!🤘🏻

[@josephdavis1797]

Keep your Head up never give up.keep riding that rebel

[@Emmiiillyyy]

Thank you for this inciteful video on your experience taking your rider course outside of a Harley davidson. In my area there isnt a whole lot of options and a lot of people push to go to the Harley academy ( Which not hate to them) and while yes in my area they have good reviews I wanted something different since at the end of my course I dont plany to purchase a harley rather I love sports so much more. This video helped a lot to keep looking at other places near me. I found one and I plan to soon schedule my class thank you (:

[@keithdosik]

So exciting! You’ve got this

[@KomotoVlogs]

Thank you!!🤘🏻

[@stevemcdermott8263]

Congratulations!! Nothing better!

[@KomotoVlogs]

Thank you!!🤘🏻

[@happylucky29]

Harley course with MSF is amazing. No problems. Endorsement achieved.

[@KomotoVlogs]

Glad you had a good experience, congrats on your endorsement!🤘🏻

[@ca11mestephen]

love to hear it, I had no riding experience and I was extremely nervous but today i just did day 1 of my course here in FL and i was doing so well the instructor choose me to be the first person to demonstrate new exercises, Day 2 tomorrow and test tmr and i'm so exited. Taking my MSF on a 2021 bmw 310

[@KomotoVlogs]

Omg how did it go?!

[@ca11mestephen]

passed with flying colors and now own a 2021 yamaha MT-03 @@KomotoVlogs

[@joelguitarist2012]

long overdue! super excited to see the future of the best bike couple!!

[@KomotoVlogs]

I can’t wait either!!🤘🏻

[@bstubblefield59]

I'm 48 and just took and passed my course. I wish I would have done it at your age. Congratulations!!

[@alhernandez1595]

You made it because your mind, body and soul were in it and you were ready to learn. Congrats.

[@KomotoVlogs]

Agreed! Thank you!🤘🏻

[@justinowens2077]

I watched this before my MSF and now after I’ve passed today and so agree with you about everything!

[@KomotoVlogs]

Congrats!! And ride safe!🤘🏻

[@lizhernandez918]

Congratulations 🎉🎉🎉 Nina!! Great job!!!

[@KomotoVlogs]

Thank you so much!🤘🏻

[@fourtenlife1731]

Great video congratulations on the license and achieving your dream!!!!!!!

[@KomotoVlogs]

Thanks Dom!!🤘🏻

[@thebikersandthebees7850]

man Harley is not the place to do MSF course. I feel for ya for sure. I did my MSF course at Harley and they had us TOASTING in the sun in June. I thought they were giving us enough water breaks but I was dead wrong. When I got home that night I had some severe heat exhaustion symptoms. Shivering, shaking, body aches from hell. One girl almost had a emergency cardiac event cause she got so hot. Congrats on the course completion! Do an advanced course next! it's so fun and much less stress than the initial MSF course!

[@torquer9669]

Congrats!! Never stop learning.

[@KomotoVlogs]

Thank you!

[@allansmith5236]

So great to hear you passed and have your mojo back too! Looking forward to some videos of you riding out and about…..

[@KomotoVlogs]

Thank you so much! Me too!🤘🏻

[@Mikey00000]

Congratulations!! You deserve it!

[@KomotoVlogs]

Thank you so much!🤘🏻

[@eightballsidepocket]

Glad you found a better course with better instructor! The secret exam is brilliant! My class was all freaking out leading up to the exam. Lol

[@KomotoVlogs]

Thank you!! And ikr? She was sneaky😂

[@johnmackeymusic]

Glad you stuck with it and passed!

[@roymctarsney5655]

Congratulations! Welcome to the family!

[@KomotoVlogs]

Thank you!!🤘🏻

[@molly_nap_queen]

Congratulations. I'm so proud, and jealous. I'm trying to take my bike license, but here in Sweden it's so much more difficult and so many more rules and red tape.

[@KomotoVlogs]

Thank you!! It seems like anywhere in Europe it is far more difficult to get any type of license!

[@nicomeurs7009]

Congrats on getting your license, I’m very happy for you. 🎉 Kind off a weird process in the states for getting your motorcycle license. Over here its, do the written test and pass. Then sign up for a road course. 20hours off driving. 2 hours on a closed course learning to start and stop and turn and then 18hours on the road in traffic with a instructor behind you in a car telling you where to go trough an earpiece. And then the test is like 10min closed course and 45min in traffic again. Have fun riding!

[@KomotoVlogs]

Thank you!! And if you’re in the UK or Canada that is exactly what I’ve been hearing! I was born and raised in Scotland but I’m so glad I learned to drive in the US.

[@unwantedbs2571]

Congratulations! I feel like I had it easier than you. I started riding at 7 (I'm 63 now) on a dirt track in the middle of nowhere. I never took a class and by the time I got my license (at 21), I'd already been racing on two wheels for about 5 years. Loved your enthusiasm and found it inspiring. Motorcycles shouldn't be stressful or intimidating and it seems too many courses, especially Harley courses, go out of their way to make them that way. I'm glad this journey had a happy ending but this is the beginning of an even grander journey. Biking is freedom. You get to experience the sunshine, the smells, the flowers, the scenery, and yes, the rain, bugs, and heat, or in my case, the cold. I hate the cold. Cheers!!!

[@KomotoVlogs]

I love this comment!! Thank you! I can’t wait to experience all the things. P.s I always wished I had grown up on two wheels, mighta made this whole ordeal a bit easier lol!

[@unwantedbs2571]

I was fortunate that a close family friend was a serious bike fan and had several. He convinced my mom it'd be perfectly safe though she cringed every time I got on one. He simply told me what to do and let me go. Since mortality is just a vague concept at 7 I quickly learned cornering fast was a serious adrenalin rush and I've been addicted ever since, Motorcycling is like breathing. 🙂

[@marthaburcham3509]

WOOT WOOT!!!!!! So PROUD of you!!! Great video!

[@KomotoVlogs]

Thanks momma Burch!!😊💚

[@rickhill6277]

Congrats Dear!! Have fun and be safe!!

[@KomotoVlogs]

Thank you!!🤘🏻

[@MaNtIcHoRaOfficial]

Congrats!!!!! Keep practicing and be safe!!!!

[@KomotoVlogs]

Thank you!!😊🤘🏻

[@Kristy.G.135]

Congrats. I’m enjoying your journey. I hope you keep your YT going. I’m learning from you. 🎉

[@nsnowaert4690]

congratulations! im glad it waws a much better experience!

[@KomotoVlogs]

Thank you!! Me too!🤘🏻

[@brents1541]

Heck yeah!! Congratulations!!!

[@KomotoVlogs]

Thank you!!🤘🏻

[@robodude666]

Hell yeah! Super proud of you Nina! Passed my written test on the 3rd try two weeks ago and took my Rebel 500 out on the streets a few times. It's so much fun. Looking forward to your 1st vlog taking the Rebel 300 out 🥰.

[@KomotoVlogs]

Thank you so much! And congrats! Keep crushing it :)

[@feloniousmonk3049]

Jeezus, can't believe they issued you a permit. I passed it the 1st time, and I'm 64 years old. Had my learners permit so I could ride my Harley Davidson home from the private party seller 50 miles away. Those multiple choice tests are too damn easy, no wonder there's so many idiots driving on our roads.

[@robodude666]

@@feloniousmonk3049 It's actually the avacado toast that's making everyone an idiot.

[@tenza7545]

Good job. Finding a good instructor can make a huge difference.

[@KomotoVlogs]

Thank you! And that is what I’m learning!

[@martinwild4818]

its a great feeling passing. enjoy your new freedom of riding. here in the UK getting a motorcycle license, you need to pass - a theory test, a one day compulsory test (which is similar to what you have jus done ) then module one on a test circuit and finally module two out on the road. then it all depends on age as to what you can ride. we have 3 classes of license depending on your age. took me a year to do mine as test centre was booked up a lot.

[@KomotoVlogs]

I’ve heard the UK test is crazy, I was born and raised in Scotland but I’m so glad I learned to drive in the US. Lol!

[@KenOtwell]

I just finished the HD New Rider Course. I had two great instructors, lots of personal coaching, no yelling, frequent breaks... Sorry you didn't have the same high-quality training I got. Mine was at the HD dealership in Madison, Alabama. We used their training bikes (mid-sized sport bikes.)

[@jerwears]

Congratulations! It feels wonderful having the motorcycle license! You did great! Enjoy your bike and keep learning

[@tomwilliams288]

Thank you for sharing this message 🙏 😊

[@KomotoVlogs]

Thanks Tom!

[@robertmoore9941]

You go, girl! I enjoy watching videos by you and Burch because you’re good people!

[@KomotoVlogs]

Thank you!😊

[@postersm7141]

I like your attitude so much that I’m sending this video to my daughter. I’ve been riding for decades and my 32 year old daughter wants to learn! After all she grew up being around motorcycles because of her dad. I used to think that I would teach her how to ride but instead we’re gonna take a class together. I don’t want to teach her the bad habits that I’ve learned over the decades. I want to take her to an instructor like yours so she can learn good habits from the beginning!! By the way I’m always learning and pushing myself to learn from every ride. I do however think she would benefit from a formal class that I never had when I was her age!!

[@laybkwya3101]

Congratulations!!! I just got my motorcycle license 2 weeks ago

[@sinakimyu]

Congrats! I’m taking my course this weekend. 😊

[@KomotoVlogs]

Thank you! And good luck! Bring water and snacks, you’ll do great!!

[@mannydcbianco]

I have heard a lot of bad things about the Harley MSF course. Some people say they're great, but way too many people seem to not at all care for how they do things. Too much damn pressure and stress, which doesn't benefit anyone, least of all a nervous new rider. And most people who are taking the MSF course are just that - nervous and new to riding. The MSF course my wife and I took (not a Harley one) was much more like you describe your second course: relaxed and friendly and the instructors were super patient and helpful for the riders who needed a little bit more coaching and support, like my wife. I think there were 10 people in our class and three of us already had motorcycle licenses and plenty of riding experience so the two instructors had plenty of time to assist the seven who were new to riding. At the end of the two day course everyone had passed the course! Great experience.

[@KomotoVlogs]

I’m so glad to hear you both went with the MSF course! I had only heard high praises of the Harley course so I thought it would be okay but my goodness those instructors did not care. Ms V seemed to care a lot more about safety than passing and that’s what counts at the end of the day! Y’all ride safe out there and thank you for the support!🤘🏻

[@jaysant196]

i have to agree, if your paying for classes it should feel good and support. mine was the same, tough but respectful.

[@KomotoVlogs]

It should be tough but respectful exactly!!🤘🏻

[@motonoob-i2d]

Good for you for persevering!

[@KomotoVlogs]

Thank you!!🤘🏻