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Old Mar 7, 2007 | 05:09 AM
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Default Re: Riding school?

Originally Posted by Vdublyou
You should probably learn how to ride before you take the class. If you have never ridden a bike and think the class will teach you how to ride it isn't going to happen. I wouldn't buy a brand new bike for your first bike either get something used and learn to ride on that. The HD dealership in Ptown also offers the motorcycle training course.
I hate to disagree with you, but your first statement is 100% wrong. The MSF course is designed for prospective and current riders with all levels of experience, including no experience what-so-ever. The course specifically caters to prospective riders with no experience. They make everyone go through the same process of identifying the parts, discovering the friction zone, all the way up to swerves and high speed stops.

For more information on who offers the MSF course in our area, check the MSF site: Link. Also, the last time I checked, the phone number for TNCC is wrong. The correct number is: 757-825-2758. The Spring classes are full, but registration for the Summer starts in April. Give them a ring and get a definite date for registration because classes fill up quick. Another thing you can try is show up to the class a couple of hours early. If the class has no-shows, you can take the course in their place. This occurs in almost every session but there are usually several people trying to take the place of the no-shows.

Either way, good luck and definitely re-think getting a brand new bike for your first.