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1)
Will I dump my bike?
2) Do I need a Basic Rider Course first?
3) What do I bring to class?
4) How long is the course?
5) What does it cost?
6) How do I get into a class?
7) What do I get when it's done?
8) Anything else?
1)
Will I dump my bike? No -- unless you do something completely
outside the norm! The exercises are designed to build your
skills, not scare you. Bottom line: if this WERE dangerous,
or I had to worry about my bike going down, I wouldn't be using
MY motorcycle to demonstrate these exercises!!! Return
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2)
Do I need a Basic Basic Course first? No, it is not a
requirement. The vast majority of riders who take this course have
not had any previous formal training. But that doesn't mean you
shouldn't take a BRC -- if you haven't had one, take one -- every
rider should have a BRC in their riding history, you will ride so
much better if you take one. Return
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3)
What do I bring to class?
- Thursday
nigh, just yourself and your riding experience
- On
the riding weekend you need your motorcycle --
- You
must be the owner of the motorcycle you are riding (no loaners).
Insurance and registration must be in your name [exception --
when motorcycle is owned by spouse]
- Motorcycle
must be roadworthy (good tires, working brakes, bike burns more
gas than oil, etc)
- Tire
pressure and suspension checked according to MOM (Motorcycle
Owner's Manual) to ensure proper tire inflation
- Set
suspension for how you usually ride
- Paperwork
- Valid
photo driver license with motorcycle endorsement
- Current
motorcycle registration
- Current
motorcycle insurance
- Riding
gear
- Helmet
-- minimum DOT (Department of Transportation) approved
- Eye
protection -- goggles, face shields, impact resistant prescription
glasses are authorized
- No
skin below the chin, which means:
- Long
sleeve shirt/jacket
- Full
fingered gloves
- Long
pants (not flared)
- Ankle
protecting footwear
- 2
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4)
How long is the course? Just over two hours of classroom
on the Thursday night prior to the riding weekend. Then approximately
5 hours of riding on the designated Saturday or Sunday doing exercises
that concentrate on braking, cornering, and swerving. About 7 hours
total. There are no tests, academic or riding... the
whole program is geared to giving you techniques, not evaluating
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5)
What does it cost? $45 total per rider -- $40 tuition
fee plus a $5 registration fee. There is a $20 co-riders fee if
you wish to ride 2-up -- most, but not all exercises, can be done
2-up, and if uncomfortable, riders are allowed to practice 1-up
before putting your Co-riders on the back. There are reimbursement
and incentive plans available to those who qualify. [Check out possibility
of being reimbursed for course at Reimbursement
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6)
How do I get into a class? You register on-line, and become
part of the ERC Rider Pool. When RidingSafety schedules a class,
you will be emailed and provided the date. If the scheduled date
works for you, you accept the date and pay your tuition fee to secure
a slot in the class -- it is that simple. Link to ERC
Pool Registration. Return to
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7)
What do I get when it's done? A MSF (Motorcycle Safety
Foundation) Completion Card -- proof of training that is honored
by most insurance companies for a discount on your motorcycle insurance
premium. You also leave a better rider -- with new techniques, a
heightened awareness of motorcycling hazards, and more capability
to defend yourself against them. Return
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8)
Anything else? Yes, come expecting to have fun and learn something.
If neither happens, let me know!!! Also, you must sign
a RELEASE, WAIVER AND INDEMNIFICATION
form and acknowledge you understand the TRAINING
RULES before you participate in class. These forms are posted
here to allow you to read and comprehend them before signing up
for the class. You must sign them to receive this training.
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To register for the ERC Pool
press this button and fill out the simple form:
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