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ALVIN
04-28-2007, 11:42 PM
If you have taken it...it is bad ass. If you have not taken it then do so.


It's fun as hell.
Nice way to spend a weekend.
It will change the way you drive period.
and for me...well it helps me get on a motorcycle lol

Honestly this class is very good and somewhat hard...at least it is when you have to weave through staggered cones that are no more than 5-6ft apart, and look straight ahead without looking down.
GIXXERDK
04-29-2007, 12:48 AM
How many times did you drop it?
ALVIN
04-29-2007, 06:10 AM
actually to my surprise I did not fall once (knock on wood)...and besides myself and another dude. We were the youngest in there. Most of the other people were females in their 30s early 40s and a couple older dudes.

The class started off simple. First everything in the book. "To turn do not push on the handle bars press down on the side you want to go. Look right, Press Right, Lean Right" and until I got the hang of it Looking in the direction you want to go is actually the key in turning sharp without falling because, as the instructor stated, the nose acts as a pointer and the bike will go where ever your nose is pointed.

PLus they made it a point not to look down. They say if you look down while you are riding than eventually you will fall.

We'll see how I do today. Its my final day, and today is the day we take the state riding test/evaluation and a written.

They also tell me to start riding as soon as possible while all of this is fresh in my mind.
civic95
04-29-2007, 12:42 PM
Is this the one at Honda in Alpharetta?


I'll be there May 22nd-24th
Blitanicle99
04-29-2007, 01:15 PM
Ive been considering doing it so insurence is hella cheap.
_Christian_
04-29-2007, 01:17 PM
i need to take one of these stat. where did u take it?
David88vert
04-29-2007, 03:57 PM
Alpharetta Rider Education Center
1450 Morrison Parkway
Alpharetta, GA 30201-2199
Phone: (770) 442-2043
Fax: (770) 442-2416

http://powersports.honda.com/the_ride/rider_education/?Resource=Honda+Rider+Training
robbyrob016
04-29-2007, 09:21 PM
Yeah, i definately recommend it. I took it when i was 16 to get my class M license. It was fun, easy (if you know how to ride), and watching other stall out never gets old lol.
ALVIN
04-29-2007, 10:09 PM
Nope mine isnt by Honda. It was a GA DMV class and there is about 19 places in GA to take them. just go to www.dds.ga.gov and go to the training section and the BASIC COURSE. It is fun as hell.


I PASSED BITCHES!!! haha! and they say its harder than the actual tests at the DMV.

The hardest part was doing figure 8s in a box no bigger than 7ft wide and 10 ft long. I mean you pretty much have to lay the bike down and keep riding lol.
ALVIN
04-29-2007, 10:11 PM
I took mine in Winder BTW at Winder-Barrow High.
Lucky DAWG
04-29-2007, 10:14 PM
sounds cool
how much it cost to do it?
ALVIN
04-29-2007, 11:46 PM
250 and they provide the bike and helmet. If you pass the two tests then you dont have to take the Motorcycle test at the DMV you just give them this little card that you get in the mail and they have to give it to you.
ahmonrah
04-30-2007, 05:05 PM
CTRL C like a mofo!!
ALVIN
04-30-2007, 11:56 PM
huh? lol. I learned what they call a "FINE-C" Fuel, Ignition, Neutral, Engine cutoff, Choke lol. basic steps to start most bikes.
VooDooXII
05-01-2007, 02:04 AM
Is this the one at Honda in Alpharetta?

I'll be there May 22nd-24th

I've been there for dirt-biking...great class. :goodjob:
ALVIN
05-01-2007, 09:59 AM
they say the dirt-biking class is actually good for people that want to take the street class as well.
con
05-01-2007, 01:24 PM
oh shiat, you're a newb and getting a RC51 :no:
ALVIN
05-01-2007, 04:07 PM
yup and at me being 300 lbs i wouldnt have it any other way...but don't get it twisted. I am a pussy and will not do any twisties until I can successfully learn my bike. I'm not some dumbass wanting to show off the power. I honestly can say that the RC51 is comfortable TO ME. I don't do wheelies, endos, and honestly I do not want to try them in fear that I will have to change my pants (in a bad way).

Ohh and insurance for full coverage on the RC51, and me at the ripe age of 20 is $76 a month for full coverage.
2.0civic
05-01-2007, 04:11 PM
I took mine in Winder BTW at Winder-Barrow High.

haha yeah those bikes they have are easy to learn on:goodjob:
ALVIN
05-01-2007, 04:35 PM
very very easy...they told me (whatever) the bike I get do the same exercises and I'll be well on my way.
VooDooXII
05-01-2007, 05:14 PM
they say the dirt-biking class is actually good for people that want to take the street class as well.

I plan to go back for that. I really enjoyed it and I learned a lot.
ALVIN
05-01-2007, 10:12 PM
Yea I am taking the ERC (Experienced Riders Course) as soon as I am somewhat comfortable with my bike