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Welcome to Rider’s Edge® :the Harley-Davidson Academy of Motorcycling. Whether you're a two-wheeled novice or a seasoned road veteran, we can help you take the ride of your life.
Combining the time-tested curriculum of the Motorcycle Safety Foundation with the passion of Harley-Davidson, the Rider's Edge® New Rider Course offers hands-on instruction and real-road experience that can teach you the skills you need to get the most out of riding.
A proven blend of classroom instruction and range riding, the Rider's Edge New Rider Course delivers the basics of motorcycle operation in Harley-Davidson style. You’ll learn from devoted instructors certified by both the Motorcycle Safety Foundation® (MSF) and Harley-Davidson to create a relaxed, supportive environment that fosters camaraderie and confidence. And after passing a written and riding skills evaluation, you'll receive an MSF RiderCourseSM Completion Card that could exempt you from the written and/or riding portion of the motorcycle license test, as well as possibly qualify you for discounts on insurance. But more than that, you'll begin a journey that lasts a lifetime.
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To take the course, you will need:
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To know how to ride a bicycle, |
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A valid automobile driver's license or learner's permit, |
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Jeans, sturdy over-the-ankle boots or shoes, full-fingered motorcycle gloves, a heavy long-sleeved shirt or jacket and protective eyewear, and |
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A helmet that meets DOT specifications. | |
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You’ll be riding the 492cc Buell® Blast®, a light easy to handle sportbike with a rider-friendly design that will have you feeling in control.
The New Rider Course costs
$295 per person, which includes the use of a Buell® Blast®. |
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Classes are offered April-October (weather permitting)
The course is held over 4 days, from Thursday to Sunday. All sessions are mandatory, so make sure the course fits into your schedule. Times are as follows:
Thursday: 5:30PM – 9:30 PM
Friday: 5:30PM – 9:00 PM
Saturday: 7:30AM – 5:30 PM
Sunday: 7:30AM – 4:00 PM
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| Click Here to view pictures of this years New Rider Classes! |
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The Skilled Rider Course
Ride like you were born on a bike. Take your riding to the next level with the Riders Edge Skilled Rider Course. Because the more you know about the road, the more it has to offer. There is a better rider in all of us - no matter how long you've been riding. It's time to get more out of the road, more out of the ride, and more out of yourself.
This eight hour course is held on the range over one day and designed to take your riding to the next level. The Course uses the proven curriculum of the Motorcycle Safety Foundation Experienced Rider Course with some enhancements developed by Harley-Davidson enthusiasts. Participants use their own motorcycles to enhance the following skills: control at low speeds, risk management, limited space maneuver, cornering judgement, stopping quickly in a curve, swerving and stopping quickly, multiple curve maneuvers ans surmounting objects. Upon completion of the course, students will earn a Skilled Rider Course pin and patch set, as well as a completion card from the MSF that may assist you in getting possible discounts on insurance.
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To take the course, you will need:
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A Street-ready motorcycle, |
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A valid driver's license with motorcycle endorsement, |
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Proof of motorcycle insurance, |
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Jeans, sturdy over-the-ankle boots or shoes, full-fingered motorcycle gloves, a heavy long-sleeved shirt or jacket and protective eyewear, and |
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A helmet that meets DOT specifications. | |
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You will be learning these skills on your own street-ready motorcycle.
The Skilled Rider Course costs
$100 per person. |
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Classes are offered April-October (weather permitting)
This one day course is scheduled based on a minimum participation of 4 students and a maximum of 10 students per class. |
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Ready to ride?
Start your adventure today and register for our Rider’s Edge® New Rider Course. Call Paula Miller at 231-722-0000, print up the New Rider's Edge® or the Skilled Rider's Edge® course form, or send an e-mail to paulamiller@hotrodhd.com.
Hot Rod Harley-Davidson
149 Shoreline Drive
Muskegon, MI 49440
T: 231-722-0000
F: 231-722-4098
Contact: Paula Miller
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 The Rider's Edge New Rider Course is designed to meet the needs of novice riders with no prior riding experience.
The course schedule includes extra time to practice the riding exercises. |
 The Buell® Blast® has a low center of gravity and is easy to maneuver. |
 Students learn the proper way to operate a motorcycle. |
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 Students learn about the different types of motorcycles, accessories and riding gear. |
 Personal interaction and fun! |
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