Motorcycle Rider Courses
Personal Enrichment
Offered through Continuing Education
@ Forest Park
These motorcycle rider training courses are geared toward the novice to experienced motorcyclist or scooter operator, and also provide an excellent skills update for returning riders or those with experience but no previous formal training. These courses consist of classroom and on-bike instruction with furnished motorcycles or scooters (loaner scooters are limited—check availability before registering; personal scooters are also permitted). These motorcycle training courses are not offered online.
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Motorcycle Safety Basic Rider Course
The Basic Rider Course (MSF-BRC) is geared toward the novice motorcyclist or scooter
operator, and also provides an excellent skills update for returning riders or those
with experience but no previous formal training. The course consists of classroom
and on-bike instruction with furnished motorcycles or scooters (loaner scooters are
limited—check availability before registering; personal scooters are also permitted).
This is a MO State waiver class; those who successfully complete the course will be
issued a completion card to obtain the MO license endorsement. Students must be at
least 15 and a half years of age and able to ride a bicycle. Those under 18 years
of age must have a release form signed by a legal guardian or parent. Students must
bring a three-quarter or full helmet that meets Department of Transportation standards
(loaner helmets available), over ankle boots with 2-inch or lower heels, full fingered
gloves, long-sleeved jacket or heavy shirt, eye protection, sturdy pants and a photo
ID. At the discretion of the instructors, students who are unable to safely operate
the motorcycles will be dismissed from class for their own protection and the safety
of the group. No refunds will be given if you are unable to complete the class for
any reason. Class held rain or shine. You must arrive on time for class; late arrivals
will not be admitted. To view a five-minute video of Basic Rider Course highlights,
visit msf-usa.org.
MOTR:700 | 2 sessions | $152.50 AGE 60+ | $225 REG
Motorcycle Skills: Basic Rider Course II
Offered in May and June | The BRC-2 was developed to hone your skills and fine-tune the mental drills crucial
to being a safe rider while using your own motorcycle. This is an excellent class
as a refresher after winter storage, to update your training for insurance company
discount or as an intermediate level of training after the Basic Rider Course. Put
into practice the techniques of managing traction, stopping quickly, limited space
maneuvers, cornering, and swerving using your own bike. There’s always something left
to learn! This course is for two-wheeled motorcycles only (no scooters). Required
items include Class M driver’s license, be 18 years of age or older, and provide own
street legal and insured motorcycle. Students should have successfully completed a
Basic Rider Course or have sufficient riding skills and experience to operate a motorcycle
with basic proficiency. Students who cannot demonstrate basic low speed maneuvers
in Exercise 1 can be counseled out of the class. Students must bring DOT-approved
three-quarter or full helmet (loaner helmets available), over ankle boots with 2"
or lower heels, full fingered gloves, long-sleeved jacket or heavy shirt, eye protection,
sturdy pants and a photo ID. Passengers are permitted to accompany riders; all safety
gear and rules apply. Class held rain or shine.
MOTR:702 | 1 session
Motorcycle Skills: Advanced Rider Course
Offered each spring | Get the most out of your bike with the Advanced Motorcycle Safety Course Level III
(MSF-ARC), while improving your ability to deal with hazards. Riders will enhance
skills to improve cornering, swerving, and braking techniques, as well as develop
additional expertise in the areas of risk management, decision-making, riding strategies,
and rider behavior. Developed for street bikes using techniques developed by sport
bike riders, you will learn how to maximize your turning abilities, how to stop as
well as your machine can manage, and how to swerve around large objects. This course
is for two-wheeled motorcycles only (no scooters). For the beginning or casual rider,
the BRC-2 would be a recommended prerequisite. Students must have an M-endorsement
on license and provide their own street legal and insured motorcycle. No passengers
allowed! Required items include: DOT-approved ¾ or full helmet (loaner helmets available),
over ankle boots with 2" or lower heels, full fingered gloves, long-sleeved jacket
or heavy shirt, eye protection, sturdy pants. Class held rain or shine.
MOTR:705 | 1 session
Motorcycle Skills: Basic Bike Bonding Rider Course
Offered in May, June and July | Bike bonding refers to the connection and interaction of the rider and motorcycle.
Good bike bonding helps riders automate their physical skills so they can devote more
attention to road and traffic conditions (searching and evaluating). The objective
of the Basic Bike Bonding Course is to develop and practice basic skills beyond those
acquired in the Basic Rider Course. The course is designed to provide sufficient control
skills to handle a motorcycle in more challenging street situations in a low risk,
effective, and enjoyable training environment. The BBBRC is also an excellent refresher
course for those who may not have ridden for a period of time since their Basic Rider
Course or who desire additional practice time. You must have completed the BRC or
have sufficient riding skills and experience to operate a motorcycle with basic proficiency.
There is no classroom portion to this course. Training motorcycles are provided. The
BRC is a recommended prerequisite for the novice rider; however, not required. Must
have motorcycle permit or M-endorsement on license, be 18 years of age or older. Those
under 18 years of age must have a release form signed by a legal guardian or parent.
Required items include DOT-approved three-quarter or full helmet (loaner helmets available),
over ankle boots with 2" or lower heels, full fingered gloves, long-sleeved jacket
or heavy shirt, eye protection, sturdy pants and a photo ID. Loaner motorcycles provided.
This is not a MO State waiver class.
MOTR:703 | 1 session
Motorcycle Skills: Ultimate Bike Bonding Rider Course
Offered each spring | Bike Bonding refers to the connection and interaction of the rider and motorcycle.
Good bike bonding helps riders automate their physical skills so they can devote more
attention to road and traffic conditions (searching and evaluating). This is a precision
riding curriculum derived from police motorcycle training courses and consists of
drills and skill circuits to improve a rider’s performance. Controlled motorcycle
operation and body positioning are emphasized to maximize low-speed operation and
control. By the end of the course, participants should be able to handle their motorcycle
in a more precise and smooth manner. There is no classroom portion to this course.
Participants must provide their own motorcycle and pass an on-site safety inspection.
The BRC-2 or ARC are recommended prerequisites if the student has never taken a formal
class for low speed maneuvers. Must have an M-endorsement on license, use their own
street-legal insured motorcycle (no scooters permitted), be 18 years of age or older.
Required items include: DOT-approved ¾ or full helmet (loaner helmets available),
over ankle boots with 2" or lower heels, full fingered gloves, long-sleeved jacket
or heavy shirt, eye protection, sturdy pants.
MOTR:704 | 1 session
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