Basic Rider Course | Web Enhanced ePackage 1 -One Weekend - All Classes Are Full
Web Enhanced - One weekend - Auburn Hills Campus | Parking Lot 10
- HFHD-1033-T1609 - April 12, 13, 14, 2024 - Registration Closed
- HFHD-1033-T1610 - April 19, 20, 21, 2024 - Registration Closed
- HFHD-1033-T1611 - April 26, 27, 28, 2024 - Registration Closed
- HFHD-1033-T1612 - May 3, 4, 5, 2024 - Registration Closed
- HFHD-1033-T1613 - May 17, 18, 19, 2024 - Registration Closed
- HFHD-1033-T1614 - May 31, June 1, 2, 2024 - Registration Closed
- HFHD-1033-T1615 - June 7, 8, 9, 2024 - Registration Closed
- HFHD-1033-T1616 - June 21, 22, 23, 2024 - Registration Closed
Requirements:
This course is designed for someone who has little or no experience operating a motorcycle,
and it focuses on the development of basic riding skills: clutch and throttle coordination,
straight-line riding, braking, turning, and shifting. Training motorcycles are provided.
Privately owned motorcycles are NOT permitted. Successful completion results in a
certificate that waives the written knowledge test and riding-skill test, which would
otherwise be administered by the Secretary of State and third-party testing agency,
respectively. Class meets Friday, 6 pm to 8 pm; Saturday and Sunday, 8:00 am-8:00
pm. You need to be available during the 12-hour period, but are not expected to be
on site the entire time. Group A will ride in the morning, and Group B will ride in
the afternoon. You will be assigned the first night of class.
Instruction consists of approximately 16 total hours: 5 hours of online preparation
to be completed prior to your class start date and 11 hours of hands on training,
activities and evaluation.
Prerequisite:
Ability to ride a bicycle and have a valid email address on file with the College.
Students must complete the MSF ePackage 1 eCourse (online component) and bring the
certificate of completion to the first in-person session. The link to the eCourse
will be distributed by the College via email at least 1 week prior to the start date
of your class. If you have not received an email by this time, please call (248) 232-4167
or (248) 232-4150.
Basic Rider Course | 2 - For Experienced Riders - All Classes Are Full
One day - Auburn Hills Campus | Parking Lot 10
- HFHD-1017-T1013 - May 11, 2024 - Registration Closed
- HFHD-1017-T1014 - June 15, 2024 - Registration Closed
This one day course is designed for the experienced, but unendorsed rider to become
licensed and legal, or for already endorsed riders to refresh and improve their skills.
This course is NOT designed for beginning riders. Students must demonstrate competency
with basic operational skills and pass the Level 1 written test during the screening
exercises in order to continue in the course. If it’s determined a rider needs additional
skill development before proceeding, the rider will be referred to the Basic Rider
Course (no refunds; no transfers). Topics include: speed control, braking & stopping,
counter steering, cornering, hazard avoidance and other techniques necessary for the
experienced rider to operate a motorcycle skillfully and safely. Each student must
provide their own motorcycle and riding gear. Sharing is not allowed. Scooters will
be allowed in this course. The cycle must be titled, properly registered, and display
a valid license plate. Each student must provide proof of insurance and the bike must
pass a safety inspection. Successful completion allows a student to waive the Secretary
of State written and riding skills tests. Class meets 8 am to 6 pm with a break for
lunch. You must be on time.
Prerequisite:
Ability to ride a bicycle.
The following protective clothing/gear are required for all Motorcycle classes on
the first day of class.
No sharing of gear/clothing/equipment.
- Helmet: Wear a DOT-approved helmet.
- Eye protection: Goggles or glasses (no face shields – they make it harder to hear
instructions).
- Long sleeve jacket or heavy shirt: Arms must be covered while riding. It is best to
dress in layers according to the weather; the outermost layer must have long sleeves.
- Long pants: Long pants only – no shorts! We suggest jeans; man-made materials can
melt when exposed to heat from engines or exhaust pipes.
- Gloves: Any gloves will do, as long as they fit your hand and are full-fingered.
- Boots or heavy shoes: Your ankles must be covered. A shoe or boot with a six-inch
top is fine. No high heels or high-top tennis shoes are permitted.
- Pen or pencil.
- Optional: rain gear; sunscreen
- Water and snacks
Refund Policy
The $50 Course Fee is Non-Refundable and Non-Transferable
If after starting a class, we have to cancel it due to inclement weather, the class
will be made up the following Tuesday and Thursday weather permitting.
Instructors/Equipment: All instructors are certified by the Motorcycle Safety Foundation
and are approved by the Michigan Department of Education.
Motorcycles are furnished for all classes except for the Basic Rider Course 2 – For
Experienced Riders. Riders are required to furnish their own helmets, gloves, over-the-ankle
boots, heavy-duty pants, jacket and rain or cold weather gear. THIS EQUIPMENT IS REQUIRED
FOR ALL RANGE ACTIVITIES. NO SHARING OF GEAR OR EQUIPMENT.
Within each of the class sections (time frames) you will receive approximately 18-20
hours of instruction excluding the Basic Rider Course 2 – For Experienced Riders.
Each section number represents one class, i.e., the class meets on all days listed
with each section number. You must be on time for your class or you may be denied
admission.