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does anybody have one of these?
if so, can i see it?, im just curious how it looks.
or does it look like a regular driver license?

 
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I think its just a regular license but under "class" it just has an 'M' or something
I plan on getting it before i turn 22 cause the cc rider class is only like $80 for those 21 and under but like $200 for those who are 22 and over

 
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Yup, me too. Not a short joke or anything David, but are you gonna be able to reach the ground? I mean I barely reach the ground and I'm 5'8.

 
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LOL you know what.. i worried about that too.. i got on my friends r6 and i think i had to tippie toe and even then i dont think i could touch both sides at the same time. Maybe i can drop the bike a little bit and work out my legs so that i can easily hold it up with one foot on the ground

 
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can you just get a smaller bike?

 
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so under class it says "M"
hmmm...
not so fun as i thought i was.....

 
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how much smaller can you get... anything less than 600cc is a freakin dirt bike...

 
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i mean shorter/lowered

 
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i dont know the height difference between different bikes but i do know you can lower them. my friend said they dont ride as good though but eh if thats what its going to take for me to get on, i just might end up lowering it.

 
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i want a motorcycle. =(

 
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dont ride motorcycles. they are dangerous!!

 
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true but they are so much fun to ride, its almost like riding vnlilman... i mean.... hahah j/p

 
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i'm around motorcycles all the time...just gotta be careful! know your limits and use your common sense!

Jeff

 
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mine say M1 next to class C....there is a M2 also....california issue

 
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can anyone give me a short overview or link to the process of getting a class M license? Is it like getting a regular license (classes, permit, written test, driving test,etc)?

 
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well if you take the cc rider class, they teach you how to ride a bike and at the end they test you. if you pass the test you automatically get it...

i'm sure you can get it without the class but not quite sure about the process involved in that

 
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Yea! thats the best way. Its no longer cc-rider. its the MSF motorcycle course! The DMV test is super hard, and a waste of time!!
definately worth it because there are hella bad drivers out there!!! I have a 02 honda cb750! Fun utility motorcycle!

You will always ride safe, but morons will run you off the road!

 
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Yeah, its just a regular license with either M1 or M2 next to the C (or A or B if you have that license as well) depending on the class of motor cycle you would be operating.

 
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i want a bike.
maybe next year.
but im gonna get my lic. this year hopefully.

 
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I took the class it was cool and I met 2 fine *** girls in the process and I get the DL89 form requird but never actually went to DMV for the license

 
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So if you take the class and pass, there's no going to the dmv for tests or anything?
How much is the class?

 
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I think I remember my cousin saying that you have to take the written drivers test too (automobile). Or not, I could be trippin.

 
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Sorry I guess my last post sounds misleading what I meant to say was I went to take the class and completed it and I got the required documents (DL389) to get a written test from DMV and obtain my Moto license after the test ,but I never went to DMV to take the test so I basically I started the process but never finished it. So now I do not have a moto license but I have a card that says I completed the "Basic Rider course" and the DL389 form so I guess I just have to pretty much set up an appointment to complete the process. As for the cost of the course I paid $75.00 last summer but I hear its like twice as much now so figure $150.00 + for it depending on your age.

 
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at the time when i got my M1.....back in 7/99, if u pass the course u didnt have to take the driving test at the dmv.....all i had to do since i passed the cc rider course was one side(half) of the auto permit(cant miss more than 1) and the motorcycle permit test..............Personally me, id just go n get the permit, only restrictions are 1.cant ride at night 2. cant take passengers. but its only good for couple months

 
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since I recently switched from 4 to 2 wheels I'll try to clear it up for ppl

getting your moto license.
A) take the MSF, pass the course, go to dmv take the written test, pass, get your license.
total cost about $300

B) go to DMV pass the written test, take the riding test, pass, get your license.
total cost $27.

your choice.

there is always choice C

C) buy a bike,
ride it

i recently pick up a gixxer and rode it for about 2 weeks with out any papers. no big deal. just be safe always, no papers can save you from an accident.

 
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M1 is for all motorcycles, M2 is for only 125cc and under. It will Say CM1 or CM2

 
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wtf its $300 now??? gaaay...
edit: nevermind its $150.. but still gay, i remember it was under $100 before

 
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the MSF course is 200, i believe to get a new license is about 36 bucks... So total is 236?

I suggest taking the course. They teach you good things even for people who have been riding for a while!

 
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awesome! thanks for clearing that up sepudo.

Anyone know where i can sign up for the course and how long the course is? Or if anyone has a number, i'll call them myself.
Thanks

 
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http://www.msf-usa.org/

THAT WILL ANSWER ALL YOUR QUESTIONS!

I took the course in corona!
Another tip for motorcycle noobs... if you are going to wear shorts while riding watch out for calf burn!