So I'm wanting to get my motorcycle endorcement. Anyone know of any classes I can take in the Highlands Ranch area or pueblo. Or do any of you run these classes.
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So I'm wanting to get my motorcycle endorcement. Anyone know of any classes I can take in the Highlands Ranch area or pueblo. Or do any of you run these classes.
Good for you for wanting to take the class!!!
I always beg my friends that want to get into riding to take the class worth every dime and most insurance companies will give you a discount for taking it so it does pay for itself !
I dont have a suggestion on where to take it since I took mine 20 some odd years ago in new mexico ( where it was at the local DMV office put on by the MOST organization ( I cant recall what MOST stands for ))
I had to go google but I believe ABATE is the big one up here
http://www.abateofcolo.org
They run a class frequently at the ACC campus in Littleton.
The ABATE class is the way to go. The classes book up in advance, but call them up and ask to be put on the waitlist...you may get in a class sooner. The course I took was held at Arapahoe CC on Santa Fe.
Ill look into that. I know they had one at Thunderridge high school up here. If I take the class I get the endorsement right?
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Originally Posted by Gunner
That is how it worked when I got mine way back when.. took the class.. went in to the DMV office with my paperwork .. took the eye test, pic and they handed me my license
But that was way back when and in New Mexico.
From what I read its the same. ..
I did the ABATE in 2007. I don't think DMV even made me re-do my eye test.
On the one hand, at the end of the class you'll be fully trained to do cone patterns in an empty parking lot at 11MPH on a one-lung 250cc UJM. OTOH, everything else you need to know starts there.
MSF classes are great. I'm taking a refresher in the next couple months. If they don't provide the bikes, make sure you take a beater than runs ok.
Have you ever ridden before?
I did the Abate class in Broomfield/Westminster, great instructors. The end of the class is your motorcycle test so that you do not need to take the test with the DMV, just walk in with the card and you get your endorsement.Quote:
Originally Posted by clublights
A couple if my friends (Bob & Jim) teach this class at ACC. I definitely recommend it as a good starting point. If you have questions let me know.
http://abate.si2.com/ABATE/TRS.nsf/L...s-BRC?OpenForm
My wife did the ABATE class at Front Range Community college. Took the certificate to the DMV and they gave her the motorcycle endorsement. Simple. And she learned quite a bit too.
I worked for Motorcycle Training Academy, they were supposed to open a Pueblo site but not sure if they did. They teach MSF curriculum, all instructors are screened and well trained. Check them out.
Yeah I have ridden dirt bikes etc. The reason I want it us a picked up a Suzuki DRZ a month or so back and want to ride it on to and from trails around town etc.Quote:
Originally Posted by Jim B
I took the MSF class and highly recommend them. After the class I basically walked into the DMV, gave them my training card, and got my endorsement. The class was good for people with no experience riding and people that just wanted a refresher.
My wife just completed the course.through the Harley dealership. They instructed on Korean cruiser style 250 twins.
Wonder if they were my instructors, Does one of them have short hair and ride a Goldwing and the other have a mustache and ride a Harley?Quote:
Originally Posted by Jmetz
Negative. They both ride sportbikes and race in the MRA.
Took the abate class at the arapahoe community college on Easter week end and will highly recommend it. I have been riding on and off for 30 years and passed the license test in Europe 27 years but I still did learn some good tips form these folks.
You probably had Bob and Jim. I'm pretty sure they were teaching that weekend.
+12 on ABATE. Great instructor ... Learned quite a bit even though rode for years in my younger life.
Z
Just about any motorcycle shop will have course info from multiple providers. Good luck and here are the two most important things to remember about riding motorcycles:
1) Never argue the right of way, they will just say they didn't see you.
2) Never, EVER, let your friend ride your bike. (You will and then you will understand)
A good friend of mine has been running the state sponsored classes for years. Great guy. Last year he got certified in the 'Faster' training on top of the regular gig with a GoldWing! Yes, a track level training course with that big of a bike. This just shows the caliber of trainer he is. That is not where I am saying you will start, he also does the beginner to advanced classes.
If you are interested PM me with you phone #, I will give you a call when I am free.
Well I passed the class today and got my endorsement. I did it with iron buffalo it was the best value I found and was MSF and MOST.
Cool, congrats! Ride safe.
Good job, now find someone who's experienced to un teach the stupid shit MSF crams down your throat that can get you killed
I think the Harley dealer off county line host that course. My friend a few years ago looked into that class and I want to say it was roughly $250Quote:
Originally Posted by Gunner
Oops. Guess I should have noticed the date. Congrats! I am around the way, PM me if you want to go on a ride.
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Originally Posted by Gunner
Good for you! With that said; I rode motorcycles since I was ten. Had dirt bikes, GSXR's, and a couple Harleys. Funny thing; never had the endorsement! Had insurance and even financed my last Harley with out the endorsement. Let's see that is like over 20 years! Good thing I am off of them now.....
Ride hard, Live FREE!
Anyone else beside jerrymc and I REMEMBER WHEN ABATE stood for
A Brotherhood Against Totalitarian Enactment
After they changed their wording to something less sinister we called them mastABATE
Well I got a bike today 2002 Suzuki SV650S. Not to radical of a seat position since I'm used to dirt bikes. http://i1061.photobucket.com/albums/...4C22005F1C.jpg
Good choice. These bikes when well maintained will run forever. it's the same engine and component as the DL 650. My dl1000 is @ 58K miles and running strong.Quote:
Originally Posted by Gunner
A couple of my friends are instructors for them. Good program!
Nice looking bike! I've heard a lot of good about them from the people I've known that rode them. Congrats on getting your endorsement as well!Quote:
Originally Posted by Gunner
I love my '02 SV650! Great bike, economical, easy to ride. Congrats!!
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This is how i got mine. I thought the class improved my regular driving skills also. Very good stuff in them there classes...Quote:
Originally Posted by Bailey Guns
Good choice on that as a first bike. You can not go wrong with an SV650. Experts love them and they are very tameable for a new rider. Its a bike you can ride when new and grow with.
If you have not heard about it already, I recommend getting a series of books called "A Twist of the Wrist". There is part 1 and part 2. http://www.amazon.com/Twist-Wrist-Mo.../dp/0965045013 The books goes into how to ride smooth and practicing good habits.
God... this makes me want to go out and ride my bike. I have an FZR400 with a YZF600r shoe horned into it.
May God forgive me, I'm about to agree with nynco about something.
I love love LOVE my SV650N.
Keith Code's Twist of the Wrist books are good. I also like Hough's Proficient Motorcycling.
There's an SV-specific forum, SVRider.com, where I lurk sometimes.
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Originally Posted by nynco