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From: plaskon@hplabsc.UUCP (Dawn Plaskon)
Newsgroups: net.cycle
Subject: re: motorcycles for beginners
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Date: Thu, 9-Feb-84 14:44:23 EST
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Posted: Thu Feb  9 14:44:23 1984
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I learned to ride a motorcycle about eighteen months ago through
a course given by the Adult Education Center and sponsored by the
Motorcycle Safety Foundation.  I recommend anyone interested in
learning to ride to check with your Adult Education Center.

The course I was given was oriented to give thorough training in
safe riding in traffic conditions.  Bikes were provided, 125's
through 250's; there were classroom sessions which covered riding
rules and included films about motorcycle safety.  The course ended
with a written and a riding test and certificates were given out.
The only advantage of the certificates is that they will get you
a ten percent discount on insurance rates through one of the companies.
The course was quite reasonably priced, about $20.00.

One point can not be hounded enough.  WEAR A HELMET, at the least, and
preferably, protective clothing as well.  If you are at all interested
in riding though, do learn.  It is fun, challenging, and invigorating.