question about taking the Virginia Rider Training Program
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question about taking the Virginia Rider Training Program
where can i call for dates / pricing for this class?
i'd like to take the course first,
then pass the vision tests etc.. and get all the DMV work done...
THEN buy the bike...
also, how long is the course?
do they go over EVERYTHING (i dont even know how to ride / start a bike.)
i'd like to take the course first,
then pass the vision tests etc.. and get all the DMV work done...
THEN buy the bike...
also, how long is the course?
do they go over EVERYTHING (i dont even know how to ride / start a bike.)
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Re: question about taking the Virginia Rider Training Program
it is a weekend course (Fri-Sun) if you are talking about MSF
I know Bayside Harley and TNCC does it, not sur of the schedule but i am sure their websites have info
The go over absolutely everything you need to know when starting off riding. once it is done you get you official license (well a temp one to turn in to get your card updated).
I know Bayside Harley and TNCC does it, not sur of the schedule but i am sure their websites have info
The go over absolutely everything you need to know when starting off riding. once it is done you get you official license (well a temp one to turn in to get your card updated).
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Re: question about taking the Virginia Rider Training Program
it is a weekend course if you are talking about MSF
I know Bayside Harley and TNCC does it, not sur of the schedule but i am sure their websites have info
The go over absolutely everything you need to know when starting off riding. once it is done you get you official license (well a temp one to turn in to get your card updated).
I know Bayside Harley and TNCC does it, not sur of the schedule but i am sure their websites have info
The go over absolutely everything you need to know when starting off riding. once it is done you get you official license (well a temp one to turn in to get your card updated).
well im going to give them a call and find out dates / prices
once i get this, what do i have to get from the DMV?
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Re: question about taking the Virginia Rider Training Program
thomas nelson community college =tncc
the only thing you have to do with the dmv is give them the temp license and let them know you want your drivers ID updated
real easy
the only thing you have to do with the dmv is give them the temp license and let them know you want your drivers ID updated
real easy
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Re: question about taking the Virginia Rider Training Program
Good ?
If you're in the 757 I know of the TCC Motorcycle Safety Foundation Course and the one offered at Portsmouth Bayside Harley.
TCC's Website:
http://www.tcc.edu/wd/motorcycle.htm
Bayside Harley's:
http://www.tmstrain.com/Default.aspx
Looks like both have yet to put their 2008 schedules up although TCC has their weekend ones up. I personally took the basic rider one at Bayside Harley. It teaches you all things you'll need to know to ride a bike and do it safely, it's designed for people just like yourself with no prior riding experience whatsoever. It's a great class, timewise it's usually 3 days, the first is a half day where you watch some video's and go over the MSF booklet. Second day I believe you take the written test the go out on the track/course and get actual bike time in. Third day is another hands on day with the actual riding/driving test at the end. You pass that test and all you have left to get your license is the written test at the dmv. While I took the basic rider course at Bayside, I took the advanced at TCC portsmouth and they were great instructors also. I believe the price at both places for the basic rider course is $90, then there may be a $10 fee for something I can't remember what at Bayside. When the classes become available though, sign up! They fill up quickly, this way when the season starts you should be set to go and not have to wait til summer to take a class.
edit: Ya'll already responded by the time i finished typing. As Q mentioned, TNCC available also on the peninsula.
If you're in the 757 I know of the TCC Motorcycle Safety Foundation Course and the one offered at Portsmouth Bayside Harley.
TCC's Website:
http://www.tcc.edu/wd/motorcycle.htm
Bayside Harley's:
http://www.tmstrain.com/Default.aspx
Looks like both have yet to put their 2008 schedules up although TCC has their weekend ones up. I personally took the basic rider one at Bayside Harley. It teaches you all things you'll need to know to ride a bike and do it safely, it's designed for people just like yourself with no prior riding experience whatsoever. It's a great class, timewise it's usually 3 days, the first is a half day where you watch some video's and go over the MSF booklet. Second day I believe you take the written test the go out on the track/course and get actual bike time in. Third day is another hands on day with the actual riding/driving test at the end. You pass that test and all you have left to get your license is the written test at the dmv. While I took the basic rider course at Bayside, I took the advanced at TCC portsmouth and they were great instructors also. I believe the price at both places for the basic rider course is $90, then there may be a $10 fee for something I can't remember what at Bayside. When the classes become available though, sign up! They fill up quickly, this way when the season starts you should be set to go and not have to wait til summer to take a class.
edit: Ya'll already responded by the time i finished typing. As Q mentioned, TNCC available also on the peninsula.
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Re: question about taking the Virginia Rider Training Program
"Registration is closed for the 2007 training season"
im actually looking for January of '08 though...
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Re: question about taking the Virginia Rider Training Program
Good ?
If you're in the 757 I know of the TCC Motorcycle Safety Foundation Course and the one offered at Portsmouth Bayside Harley.
TCC's Website:
http://www.tcc.edu/wd/motorcycle.htm
Bayside Harley's:
http://www.tmstrain.com/Default.aspx
Looks like both have yet to put their 2008 schedules up although TCC has their weekend ones up. I personally took the basic rider one at Bayside Harley. It teaches you all things you'll need to know to ride a bike and do it safely, it's designed for people just like yourself with no prior riding experience whatsoever. It's a great class, timewise it's usually 3 days, the first is a half day where you watch some video's and go over the MSF booklet. Second day I believe you take the written test the go out on the track/course and get actual bike time in. Third day is another hands on day with the actual riding/driving test at the end. You pass that test and all you have left to get your license is the written test at the dmv. While I took the basic rider course at Bayside, I took the advanced at TCC portsmouth and they were great instructors also. I believe the price at both places for the basic rider course is $90, then there may be a $10 fee for something I can't remember what at Bayside. When the classes become available though, sign up! They fill up quickly, this way when the season starts you should be set to go and not have to wait til summer to take a class.
If you're in the 757 I know of the TCC Motorcycle Safety Foundation Course and the one offered at Portsmouth Bayside Harley.
TCC's Website:
http://www.tcc.edu/wd/motorcycle.htm
Bayside Harley's:
http://www.tmstrain.com/Default.aspx
Looks like both have yet to put their 2008 schedules up although TCC has their weekend ones up. I personally took the basic rider one at Bayside Harley. It teaches you all things you'll need to know to ride a bike and do it safely, it's designed for people just like yourself with no prior riding experience whatsoever. It's a great class, timewise it's usually 3 days, the first is a half day where you watch some video's and go over the MSF booklet. Second day I believe you take the written test the go out on the track/course and get actual bike time in. Third day is another hands on day with the actual riding/driving test at the end. You pass that test and all you have left to get your license is the written test at the dmv. While I took the basic rider course at Bayside, I took the advanced at TCC portsmouth and they were great instructors also. I believe the price at both places for the basic rider course is $90, then there may be a $10 fee for something I can't remember what at Bayside. When the classes become available though, sign up! They fill up quickly, this way when the season starts you should be set to go and not have to wait til summer to take a class.
awsome. thats prolly where i'll go is bayside....
about when would i be ready for the advanced @ tcc?
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Re: question about taking the Virginia Rider Training Program
You can take the advanced right after the basic if you want. I guess you'd be ready when you've got your license and your own bike as they don't provide a bike for you like they do in basic. It mainly goes over some of the things they teach you in basic but with more time and emphasis into what they go over. It's a one day all riding thing, they answer any questions you may have about riding in general also.
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Re: question about taking the Virginia Rider Training Program
You can take the advanced right after the basic if you want. I guess you'd be ready when you've got your license and your own bike as they don't provide a bike for you like they do in basic. It mainly goes over some of the things they teach you in basic but with more time and emphasis into what they go over. It's a one day all riding thing, they answer any questions you may have about riding in general also.
btw, is there any place other than on here to look for good deals on bikes?
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Re: question about taking the Virginia Rider Training Program
^ Yep you can take the advanced after you get used to your bike.
Used bikes, you can check craigslist, the wintertime is supposed to be best time to buy a bike pricewise, norfolk's craigslist doesn't have as big a selection as richmond and washington dc, you're more likely to find better deal on one of their sites. Also bike specific forums (600rr.net, SVrider.com) usually have deals you can checkout.
Used bikes, you can check craigslist, the wintertime is supposed to be best time to buy a bike pricewise, norfolk's craigslist doesn't have as big a selection as richmond and washington dc, you're more likely to find better deal on one of their sites. Also bike specific forums (600rr.net, SVrider.com) usually have deals you can checkout.