Riders Edge Skilled Rider course
Tourer
Joined: Jul 2011
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From: Indianapolis, IN
My "riding group", about 8 of us plan on taking the ABATE advanced course this spring once we all get our calendars aligned. I rode for 2 years before taking any class. My son started riding and I had a minor incident so we signed up for the basic class. I wish I had done it when I first started, I really learned a lot. We finished up around noon on a Sunday. The instructor was a great guy, he realized I had some experience and a lot of the class was wasted on me, although it was still worthwhile. After everyne left he ran my son and I through some of the stuff they do in the advance class, I can't wait to take it. The ABATE advanced riders course is only $25 for members here in Indiana, $50 if not which includes your annual membership. It is truly amazing what an experienced rider can do on these big machines when properly trained.
Road Captain
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 692
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From: Texas
I took the Rider's Edge course about three or four months ago. It was worth it. The riding was not difficult, but it helped me improve my already lousy low-speed maneuvering skills. It did help reinforce some stuff I had just read in a book (I think it was the proficient motorcyclist, but not sure) especially on where you should be looking when turning. Making myself look further down the turn has helped my riding skills a lot.
Personally, I would like to find a course where one is taught how to really handle these big baggers, particularly in adverse conditions, etc.
No bikes were damaged, dropped, etc. during our class which included some riders with very limited experience.
Personally, I would like to find a course where one is taught how to really handle these big baggers, particularly in adverse conditions, etc.
No bikes were damaged, dropped, etc. during our class which included some riders with very limited experience.
Cruiser
Joined: May 2011
Posts: 137
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From: Mass
Take the course you will be glad you did.
Will really assist you with your skills and improve your confidence
One other plus will also get you a discount on your insurance and if you are a hog member you will get $50 back from HD
Will really assist you with your skills and improve your confidence
One other plus will also get you a discount on your insurance and if you are a hog member you will get $50 back from HD
Road Captain
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 692
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From: Texas
Don't think that $50 back thing applies any longer. I know I did not and the instructor was unaware of such being offered any longer.
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Jan 2011
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From: Wisconsin, USA
They filled out the form for HOG members, last August when I took the Riders Edge SRC. I am not in HOG, so I didn't take the form.
At the Harley Owners GroupŽ, safe riding is a top priority. So, to encourage all our members to ride as skillfully and safely as possible, we offer tuition reimbursement up to US $50* (in the form of a coupon see guidelines below) for the successful completion of an accredited Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSA) rider training course, including Harley-Davidson Rider's EdgeŽ courses in the U.S. or the outlined courses below for Canada. Successful students will also receive a pin and patch featuring the "Safe Rider Skills" logo.
Tourer
Joined: Nov 2010
Posts: 365
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From: KENTUCKY
Just relax and enjoy the class. You will learn a lot. It's not all or nothing...if it takes running over a cone to keep your bike upright, that's no big deal. Make the adjustment and get it the next time. The class starts out slow and you just keep increasing your skill level and knowledge as you go through the course. It will be worth your while.
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Joined: Mar 2007
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From: Minneapolis, MN
Thanks to all for the great tips! I really appreciate the comments and suggestions. I'm on a wait list for a class in May, and after reading your thoughts, I'm thinking: "bring it on"!
But if I scratch my baby... oh hell, it's not a holy relic. It would give it character.
Thanks again!
But if I scratch my baby... oh hell, it's not a holy relic. It would give it character.
Thanks again!
Road Master
Joined: Feb 2012
Posts: 1,124
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From: pittsburgh, pa
Thanks to all for the great tips! I really appreciate the comments and suggestions. I'm on a wait list for a class in May, and after reading your thoughts, I'm thinking: "bring it on"!
But if I scratch my baby... oh hell, it's not a holy relic. It would give it character.
Thanks again!
But if I scratch my baby... oh hell, it's not a holy relic. It would give it character.
Thanks again!