I am a rider from Nashville, TN. My first bike was a 2012 Yamaha XT250 which I still own. I bought a 2016 Harley Davidson Iron 883 this year. They are different styles of riding, but I love them both. I am soon going to be teaching my husband how to ride a motorcycle. Other than taking a MSF course, do you have any tips for teaching other how to ride?

Any and all tips appreciated.

Thanks

After my son took the msf course and he started riding i would limit him to local rides, 10-20+ mile radius and I would follow him. After each ride we would talk about his performance. How he felt he did. What he thought he did good. What he thought he could do better. Taking the corner to fast,to high. Riding to fast over the speed limit. Approaches to stop signs. And he could not ride without me the first year.

3 years in and so far so good.

Welcome to the forum.

The MSF course is pretty comprehensive, if he pays attention and used the lessons he should have a great start.

I took the course in 1994 in N Hempshire. Don't know if it is the same any more.

In my experiences with new riders, just practice. Most important lessons were making sure they knew how to panic stop under control. I learned this at the MSF.

Speed Kills - so take it easy.

badinfluence63 made some great points - well worth listening to.

ALWAYS LOOK OUT FOR THE OTHER DRIVER - NEVER ASSUME THEY SEE YOU UNTIL YOU SEE THEIR EYES LOOK RIGHT AT YOU.

I like to point my finger at them - when i see a reaction I know they saw me.

Best of luck with all your adventures.