My sister and I were looking for a motorcycle school, and each found MSS on our own independent search, so we signed up for the 'Two Day Basic course with NYS DMV waiver'. Initially, at first booking ... Read More
My sister and I were looking for a motorcycle school, and each found MSS on our own independent search, so we signed up for the 'Two Day Basic course with NYS DMV waiver'. Initially, at first booking this, $350 for two days, seemed like a HEAVY financial hit. It's essentially 5 components; Online self study instruction/testing at your own pace, then 2 days of 2 sessions each day, a classroom portion, then 'ridercoach' supervised skills/drills instruction on a private course, mixed with breaks, lunch periods, along with a with a 'expletive' amount of fun. The class was varied ages, Guys & Gals with cycling experience ranging from never motorcycled, to owning bikes for 10 years. Joseph, our main instructor, was on point. Knows his stuff, book wise, and streets wise.. Very realistic and common sense approach to riding, your personal saftey depends on the knowledge he can instill into your noggin while your under his wing, and he does it in a very personable and relatable way.. Along with Joe, he was assisted by Schamuel, and Andrew aka Yoda, each with their own different approach and techniques, so by the end of the course, everything you've heard about was covered multiple times, explained multiple different ways. Something is going to sink in.Most people I know, learned to ride by jumping on a friends bike, and having a go.. Yes, you can do that still. The problem is, when you encounter a 'situation' when riding, your going to be required how to solve your problem, off your limited experience and knowledge, in seconds. All the YouTube vids and motorcycle mags you consume aren't building your physical skill set and confidence either. Taking the MSS class, you'll KNOW your possible options before hand, feel comfortable executing severe swerve or braking action, before you need to put a plan into motion. The MSS program is a nationally accredited saftey school, requiring instructors to meet MSS's own skills and saftey criteria, and also be NYS DMV certified motorcycle instructors; (As a 'saftey' program, also qualifies you for insurance discount) This is NOT a 'teach to the test' program. Yes, you will have all the skills needed for handily passing the testing portions, but you'll also have about tenfold the motorcycling knowledge you actually need, for them, a good head start on a long, safe, fun, activity. Upon completing the class, $350 I paid seems a bargain. ONE incident while motorcycling, whether its equipment damage, damage to someone else's property, or the worst case if all, personal injury to yourself or even death, all would be more expensive, so I feel this is probably the best money I'll spend on motorcycling. You KNOW you won't leave home without your cellphone anymore, so don't ride without taking a MSS saftey class. Read Less