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Course Info
- Two day range course + one classroom session
- Motorcycle and helmet (if needed) provided
- Qualifies graduates for motorcycle license test
waiver
- Qualifies graduates for insurance premium discounts
with some motorcycle insurers.
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What
You'll Learn |
In the Basic RiderCourse ,
you will learn:
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To have more fun by riding your
motorcycle safely.
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The basics: what to wear, how to start
and stop your motorcycle, and motorcycle
controls.
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Street strategies to avoid trouble and
stay safe.
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How to maneuver your motorcycle in tough
situations.
Swerving, avoiding collisions, special
situations,
lane changes, passing, and avoiding
hazards.
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The Basic RiderCourse is
a 16 hour program, which provides
classroom and actual motorcycle
operator training in a controlled,
off-street environment.
No experience is necessary; a good
sense of balance is required (you
must be able to ride a bicycle).
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Motorcycle Basics |
 The
basics: Look at the primary
controls, their location,
and what they do on a
typical motorcycle.
In addition, you'll learn
the pre-ride checks you
should make before getting
on your motorcycle (T-CLOCS),
as well as a helpful
reminder of what you should
do when you start your
motorcycle (FINE-C) and the
importance of reading your
motorcycle operator's manual
(MOM). Click each of the
following to learn more.
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Classroom Training |
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In the classroom, you will
learn about the different
kinds of motorcycles, their
controls and how they
operate. An important
segment of the course will
show you how to create a
strategy for dealing with
normal as well as critical
traffic situations. The
importance of protective
gear will be discussed.
 Generally
you will take a portion of
the classroom and then the
first on-motorcycle day,
followed by the second
portion of the classroom and
the second on-motorcycle
day.
There is a knowledge test at
the end of the second
portion of the classroom,
and a riding skills at the
end of the second
on-motorcycle day. Passing
these two tests earns you an
MSF Completion Card and a
licensing waiver if
applicable in your state.
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On-Motorcycle
Training |
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10 hours
of the
course is on-motorcycle
instruction. Motorcycles and
helmets are
provided.
You are taught techniques
such as:
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Basics of motorcycle
operation.
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Straight-line riding,
turning, shifting and
stopping.
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Cornering, maximum
braking, and swerving.
The Motorcycle Safety
Foundation certifies your
RiderCoach.
During the on-motorcycle
portion of your training on
an off-street practice
range, you'll learn the
proper way to:
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Start your motorcycle
engine and shut it
down.
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Slow and brake to a
stop.
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Riding in a straight
line and turning.
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Shifting.
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Avoid objects by
swerving correctly.
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Ride safely, enjoy your
motorcycle and avoid
becoming impaired.
Before starting on the
range, your RiderCoach
will review the
range signals and hand
signals that will be used in
the riding portion of the
course.
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To
see the full Basic RiderCourse
Interactive Tour go to
www.msf-usa.org or clink on the
following link:
Basic Rider Course |
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Basic RiderCourse Review
(this will take you to
www.msf-usa.org)
Test your knowledge on motorcycle
basics by taking the Review.
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BRC Key Features are...
Motorcycle provided for class
Safe learning environment
Road test waiver upon successful completion.
Knowledgeable Instructors
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| News & Info.
2010 Prices:
BRC = $205
Scooter BRC = $205
ERC = $65
Military = FREE
We're sorry. We are closed for the season.
2010 schedule will be available NLT March 1st.
Oct/15/2009
The Military
Sportbike RiderCourse is available at Fort McCoy
- Spring 2010.
Oct/25/2009
Do you have a scooter and need your motorcycle endorsement? Earn your motorcycle
road test waiver by riding a scooter.
Oct/1/2009
Locations:
Onalaska - BRC, ERC
Fort McCoy-BRC, ERC, MSRC
Now you can pay using:
Call for information.
Payment required upon registration.
KEY MESSAGES:
1. Get trained and licensed.
2. Wear protective gear.
3. Ride unimpaired.
4. Ride within your limits.
5. Be a lifelong learner. |
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