Minimal Competency

Diane from the Big Apple Motorcycle School on the track

Competent or proficient? By George Tranos Most beginners at any sport are “minimally competent”. They’ve just learned the skills and need more experience and training to get better. Practicing the correct techniques creates good habits.  Ask any golfer or skiier how long it takes to become proficient … it doesn’t happen overnight! Additional training and coaching can help.  Riders can also develop…

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Experienced RiderCourse Skills Practice (BRC2uSP)

Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF) Experienced RiderCourse Skills Practice (BRC2uSP) This course does NOT provides the road test waiver! Experienced RiderCourse Skills Practice (BRC2uSP) schedule at Heckscher State Park. NOTE: Registration is open!This course is designed for experienced riders! Riders must provide their own street-legal and safe motorcycle (no open pipes or loud exhaust) and be experienced riders holding a motorcycle…

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The latest inside information from the Big Apple Motorcycle School

9/21/10 Big Apple Motorcycle School President tours Idaho Diane Ortiz rides through Yellowstone National Park BAMS President Diane Ortiz had the pleasure of touring Idaho, Wyoming and Montana on Harley-Davidson motorcycles courtesy of the Idaho Tourism Board. The trip included a loop of Yellowstone National Park. Diane spent time riding the new Harley-Davidson XR1200X and the Sportster 1200 Low. The…

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MSF Basic RiderCourse

The Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF) Basic RiderCourse (BRC) is a nationally recognized rider training program. This extensive course is held over a three-day period and includes a 3-hour online learning component (eCourse), 5-hours of classroom instruction and 10-hours of on-motorcycle training. All training for the MSF BRC will be held at on the south shore of Suffolk County in Great…

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Package 5 – Street Rider

Our Street Rider package emphasizes improving cornering ability, crash avoidance techniques, street skills and on-road riding. Includes two one-on-one lessons that are each one hour long. Your first lesson will consist of cornering exercises and crash avoidance techniques. Your second lesson will consist of street skills practice and actual on-road riding. This package includes use of one of our training…

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Package 4 – Premiere Express

Our premiere express service gets you riding quickly and teaches you all the skills you need to help you pass your road test and be proficient on the street. Includes five one-on-one lessons performed sequentially in one day. It also includes our road test service. Your first and fifth lesson are one and one-half hours long. All the rest are…

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