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1) Will I dump my bike?
2) Do I need a Basic 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) I'm concerned about doing this.
9) 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!!!
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2) Do I need a 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
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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
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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 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 a rider pool. When RidingSafety schedules
a class, you will be emailed and provided the date. If the scheduled
date will work for you, you pay and get a class slot -- it is that
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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) I'm concerned about doing this. Most
riders are, if they are honest. The two questions most rider wonder
are: "Am I good enough?" and "Will I embarrass myself?"
(there are others, but these 2 concerns normally surface.)
If you meet the definition of an experienced rider (which is time
on a bike and some current mileage -- like 3000 within the last
year), you are good enough to complete this course.
We are a team... you want more out of your riding... I take pride
in my coaching ability... we will work together to succeed.
Using a controlled, building block approach that you will find
very comfortable, we will concentrate on three specific areas to
improve your riding skills -- braking, cornering, and swerving.
You will learn with each exercise, and find yourself enjoying doing
them. They will also form the basis for your practicing on your
own.
As for embarrassing yourself, you may! We've had some great laughs
during the range exercises because you're amongst friends and having
fun -- so if you mess-up, fess-up, and watch and see if someone
else doesn't admit to doing the very same thing or having the same
problem!
This course was built for you, the experienced rider -- take it,
you'll see. Other riders had concerns too, but took the course,
and are glad they did. Take a minute and read the Graduates'
Feedback
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9) 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
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