is there a riding school in hampton roads that provies bikes for you to learn on?

I am looking to buy an R6 this summer and I wanna learn to ride before I buy it so that i dont fuck it up

TIA

 

BUMP

I was about to post something similar, I also would love to know.

 

TCC Chesapeake
http://www.tcc.edu/wd/courses/courses2.htm

http://www.tcc.edu/wd/motorcycle.htm

Maybe Thomas Nelson for the penisula side has the same MSF course

 

They do.

 

You should probably learn how to ride before you take the class. If you have never ridden a bike and think the class will teach you how to ride it isn't going to happen. I wouldn't buy a brand new bike for your first bike either get something used and learn to ride on that. The HD dealership in Ptown also offers the motorcycle training course.

 

I hate to disagree with you, but your first statement is 100% wrong. The MSF course is designed for prospective and current riders with all levels of experience, including no experience what-so-ever. The course specifically caters to prospective riders with no experience. They make everyone go through the same process of identifying the parts, discovering the friction zone, all the way up to swerves and high speed stops.

For more information on who offers the MSF course in our area, check the MSF site: Link. Also, the last time I checked, the phone number for TNCC is wrong. The correct number is: 757-825-2758. The Spring classes are full, but registration for the Summer starts in April. Give them a ring and get a definite date for registration because classes fill up quick. Another thing you can try is show up to the class a couple of hours early. If the class has no-shows, you can take the course in their place. This occurs in almost every session but there are usually several people trying to take the place of the no-shows.

Either way, good luck and definitely re-think getting a brand new bike for your first.

 

Wrong. The MSF course is designed to teach those with ZERO riding experience. There's a reason why the first lesson once you get on the bike is learning the clutch engagement point. You think they just go ahead and start teaching how to turn before teaching how to take off? Plus, most people who take the class and plan to ride have ridden a dirt bike or scooter or something with 2 wheels before.

 

The last two statements are correct. The only thing that they don't teach you is how to ride a bike. What i mean by that is you should already know how to ride a bicycle for balancing purposes before you come to the class, THAT is what they dont teach you. I went in there with no knowledge of riding motorcycles whatsoever, and I aced the riding portion of the test of all other experienced riders. Go in there and soak up as much as you can, you will walk away having learned something. I picked up a '99 R6 a couple weeks after the course and felt it was a good bike to start out on. Respect the power, and take your time, even after the course. For the first half of the week i stayed in my residential area, then i moved out to the big roads, then the interstate. I found that each step i took got me not only more comfortable with the bike, but also with riding on the roads in general. Its a harsh and cruel world out there when you're a biker, so always keep your guard up when riding.

I highly encourage riding courses, and might even consider taking the advanced course later in the summer since there's usually no wait for advanced courses. Never hurts to learn new things. (edit: TNCC does offer the course, but i'm sure they are full for spring. Try for summer, and atleast get ur name on the list. If you are hell bent then show up and wait in line incase there are no shows.)

Welcome to the addiction.

 

ahahaha, indeed, its worse than crack

and yeah, like everyone else said, the MSF class is like Riding for Dummies, if you have any experience on a bike the class will be easy, if you have no experience on a bike it should still be pretty easy, lol

 

+1 I bought a bike before I took that course...i screwed around with it going down the road (in the neighborhood) The course was great...for two reasons...it actually teaches you everything you need to know to start riding...and it gives you a little insurance break.

I dont think you should get a new bike...i bought a 2002 honda shadow 750 spirit...in hopes that after a few years i'll upgrade to a CBR or a gsxr...we'll see