What is cost of the class?
What do I need for the classroom?
What do I need to ride the motorcycle?
What size motorcycles do we use?
Can I use my own motorcycle for the Basic Course?
Do I have to be a certain height?
How old do I have to be to take the class?
How long does it take to complete the class?
Are there any insurance discounts for completing the course?
Will I have to go to the DMV for my license after I pass the course?
FAQs
What is the cost of the class?
The Basic Rider Course is $198.00 for students over 21 and $150.00 for students under 21. The Experienced Rider Course is $75.00.
Some manufacturers and riding groups offer rebates to students who take the course. Back to Top
What do I need for the classroom?
You will need either an automobile drivers license, ( any current license any state), or a DMV learners permit, or your classroom Drivers Education Certificate.
If you are under 18 years old you will need a parent or guardian to sign the necessary paperwork. Back to Top
What do I need to ride the motorcycle?
You will need a DOT approved helmet, which we will supply if you don't have one.
Some form of eye protection.
Sturdy footwear, that covers the ankle.
Full fingered gloves made of a sturdy material.
A long sleeved shirt or jacket and full length trousers. For your protection all of your clothng should be of a sturdy, durable material.
It may rain, so you may want rain gear. . Back to Top
What size motorcycles do we use?
For The Basic Rider Course we use 125 cc and 250 cc training motorcycles.
For the Experienced Rider Course students can use their own motorcycles or one of our training motorcycles. Back to Top
Can I use my own motorcycle for the Basic Course?
Most students prefer to use our motorcycles but you can use your own provided it is less than 350 cc's and in safe riding condition.
If you want to use your motorcycle you will have to provide the current registration and proof of insurance to the instructor. Back to Top
Do I have to be a certain height?
We have no minimum height requirements, but you must be able to touch the ground with both feet while straddling the motorcycle.
We have motorcycles with low slung seats for people who need to be closer to the ground. Back to Top
How old do I have to be to take the class?
You have to be 15 1/2 years old and completed classroom Drivers Education . Back to TopHow long does it take to complete the class?
The Basic Rider Course is scheduled over one weekend, friday night, saturday and sunday
The Experienced Rider Course is approximately 4 hours usually on a saturday or sunday afternoon. Back to Top
Are there any insurance discounts for taking the course ?
Most insurances companies offer 5% to 10% for completing either the Basic or the Experienced Rider courses.
Check with your insurance company and compare overall rates.
Also some motorcycle dealers and shops give discounts for completing the course, ask. . Back to Top
Will I have to go to the DMV for my license after completing the course?
Yes, we are a California State sub-contracted motorcycle training facility, recognized by the DMV. Upon completion of Basic Rider Course you will be mailed a DL389 document. When presented to the DMV, the DL389 will waive the riding portion of your motorcycle test only.
The State of California requires successful completion of the state auto and motorcycle written tests. For more information contact the State of California Department of Motor Vehicles.
The DL389 document will be mailed to you within ten working days. . Back to Top