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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
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2)
Do I need a Basic Basic Course first? No... it's nice
to have, it makes the RiderCoach’s job easier, but it's not necessary.
This Course is a condensed version of the Basic Course that takes
advantage of your knowledge and experiences. The vast majority of
riders who take this course have not had any previous formal training.
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3)
What do I bring to class?
- 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
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4)
How long is the course? Approximately 5 to 6 hours...
mostly doing range exercises that concentrate on braking, cornering,
and swerving. There is a period of time when we talk about our motorcycling
experiences. If you share your experiences with your fellow
riders you will find this time a lot of fun, and a learning experience.
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5)
What does it cost? $40 per rider ($20 for co-riders if
you wish to ride 2-up -- most, but not all exercises, can be done
2-up, and if uncomfortable, I allow you to practice 1-up before
you put your Co-rider on the back). There are reimbursement
and incentive plans available to those who qualify. [Check out possibility
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6)
How do I get into a class? You register on-line, and become
part of a rider pool. When RidingSafety schedules a class, you will
be emailed and provided the date. If the scheduled date works for
you, you pay and get a class slot -- it is that simple. Press the
button at the very bottom of the page to Regiser for the ERC Pool.
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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
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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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