This was a great class. Learned a lot, great fun, teachers were fantastic. I am a much better rider after taking this class. Highly recommended. If you are thinking of getting your motorcycle license, this is where you start. Read Less

Great school for beginners and for individuals who think they know everything about motorcycles. Instructor Ali was professional and pushed me into trusting myself on turns, his instructions were honest & accurate. Plus you learn to ride on Harley Davidson's, which is exactly what I want. The safety course is very informative and they take it serious, so don't be late & pay attention. I highly recommend this school for everyone. Read Less

Amazing experience!  I took the 2 day brc class to get my waiver. Never been on a motorcycle before.  I went from not knowing where the brakes were to being really confident in my ability to control a motorcycle.  I still have a ton to learn but I feel good about getting on the road.  Ride coaches yoda, Scott, cole, and jimmy not only taught us how to ride but went above and beyond to instill in us a sense of responsibility for our own safety and the safety of others when riding. Read Less

Joel and Danny were the ABSOLUTE BEST!!!!! I think I speak for my entire class the did an amazing job. The were clear, kind, and efficient. They made you feel comfortable. They explained everything and provided demos for each course activity. Joel even gave imaginary bike demos and they were awesome. It was very informative and interactive. I will definitely recommend to others and take the second course as long as Joel and Danny are my teachers. They are a great duo. Thank you guys for such an phenomenal experience. It was easy to find class was right down the block from the range. Very convenient. We did the two day course. It was all absolutely perfect. Read Less

Joel and Danny were the ABSOLUTE BEST!!!!! I think I speak for my entire class the did an amazing job.  The were clear, kind, and efficient.  They made you feel comfortable.  They explained everything and provided demos for each course activity.  Joel even gave imaginary bike demos and they were awesome.  It was very informative and interactive.   I will definitely recommend to others and take the second course as long as Joel and Danny are my teachers.  They are a great duo.  Thank you guys for such an phenomenal experience.  It was easy to find class was right down the block from the range. Very convenient.  It was all absolutely perfect.  It was my dad's birthday gift to him and you guys just exceeded both of our expectations.   It was worth every penny so again THANK YOU!!! Read Less

My experience was great from the private lesson I took with Boris prior to the actual course until the end of the brc. I took the two day course being a complete novice never have ridden before.  I still am a novice but they teach a wealth of information that you cannot learn from your rider buddies or self learning.  My instructors were ray, adam, steven, I forgot the other 2 but all around great guys who explained every part and then did it themselves. Taking this course was a very good investment in my opinion. If you do plan on taking it and have never ridden before trust me take a private lesson before you take the course.  It will help you greatly.  Highly recommend this school. Read Less

Fabulous instructors who were thorough and very patient. I felt very comfortable and in good hands despite never having been on a motorcycle before the course. I also really enjoyed getting to know the other people in the class in the in-the-classroom portion of the course during the exercises. We were all very supportive of one another. I highly recommend MSS! Read Less

Took the 5hr course with Joe today, have to say he is the best~! anyone who has a problem with joe the problem is with you. He was extremely knowledgeable and is a motorcycle king, i recommend this place to ANY person looking for a license.                                                                                                                           G. Read Less

Msf school is the way to go if your serious about riding and you want to ride for the rest of your life this is the way to go the instructors where very knowledgeable and everything that's in the book will be used on that bike so take advantage of this Class you can never be to safe or stop learning once you stop learning you gave up on you life I just want to make a shout-out to the spring creek msf and thank you for helping me make my dream come true I passed mins 8/31/16. Read Less

Highly recomended for anyone who is planning to learn how to ride a motorcycle. Instructors are very professional and patience. I never been on a motocycle before and after the 90 mins introductory class and couple of private lessons, i feel very confident and comfortble riding the bike. Taking BRC this week and im pretty sure i will pass the test. Thanks to Sandra, Andrew aka Yoda and Bruce for helping me learn what i needed to learn. 2 thumbs up!! Read Less

Excellent school Ricky, Tony and Ray were all great instructors who not only taught me how to ride safely but gave me the confidence to do so. My only complaint would have to be the instructor Jeffrey. He was unsupportive and made rude comments to people who were on a motorcycle for the first time i.e. "Oh looks like you're not ready for the big time" or "were you even paying attention during the demo?". Besides his attitude the course gave me the skills to get out on the streets right away. I highly recommend this school! Read Less

I took the 2 day basic rider course and the first day I was frustrated because of the instructors that were there that day specifically They were not helpful to me at all and not that one of them didn't try but their style of teaching is not the best. I was so frustrated I almost did not go the second day but I went to give it another try and on that day JIMMY came to the rescue; what a guy. He was so patient, understanding explained like a true pro. If it wasn't for JIMMY I would of NOT passed. Yet I passed and I was so excited ALL THANKS TO JIMMY. So whoever goes to MSS club seek out JIMMY and I promise you that it would work towards your benefit. Read Less

I took introductory course here in summer 2015. This was great experience for me. Highly recommend this course and the place to every one who wants to get a feel for the motorcycle ride. Better later than never! Read Less

Danny and Jason are great. They emphasize safety but also make it fun. If you want to get your motorcycle license and live in manhattan this is the way to go. Right off the 4 train. Just bring bottled water for when you are riding outside in the afternoon.  If you follow their instructions and do the course pre-work ahead of time you'll be set. Read Less

I took the 2.5 day Basic Rider Course to get my road test waiver this past March.  I think there were 12 of us in the class, with skills ranging from "never been on a motorcycle" to "been riding for years without a license." (Other statistics: two of us were women; ages ranged from ~20 to 60+; and at the end of the course, two people did not receive their road test waivers.)  (NOTE: according to the instructors, if you "fail" and don't get your waiver, you are allowed to take the skills test one more time at no additional cost.)Jason was an amazing instructor out on the range: super patient, explained the different lessons and techniques very clearly, and provided great feedback.  You develop a great sense of comraderie with the other students, which helps when you're feeling nervous. The course isn't cheap, but if you just want to get your license quickly and without too much hassle, and if you want to start off with a solid understanding of basic safety principles, MSS is definitely the way to go. Read Less

My husband signed up for a class to take with his new bike. He got in an accident when he was on his way to the class and called to let them know he wouldn't make it. The bike wasn't rideable, and even if he tried to make it there on public transportation, he would have gotten there the class was halfway over. They said due to their "strict cancellation policy" they could not let him reschedule or refund him ANY portion of his fee, even after he offered to send them proof of the accident. I've never heard of such insensitivity in the services industry! How can you penalize someone for something beyond their control? Even places that have strict cancellation policies usually allow a one-time exception, especially for repeat customers. A horrible experience! Read Less

Whatever has brought you to this page is real.Listen to this instinct and take the course.The trusted staff are a passionate group.Joseph ran point on my group. Legend.This man speaks of his motorcycle as a samurai would of his blade.His ability to communicate directions effectively made me comfortable operating the machine before ever having done so. This was also thanks to Ed. Ed killed it.WATCH OUT FOR YA BOY SCOTT THE MAN THE MYTH CLASS A GENTLEMANI mean, I'm telling you, you've gotta talk to these people.Be reasonable and take the course. Read Less

I took the basic rider course which I highly recommend for any new rider.  The first day was a solid six stars if Yelp went that high.  The instructors were Joseph and Ray, both of whom were outstanding.  Joseph in particular is a great instructor and even the classroom session, which I assumed would be boring, was informative and entertaining.  The riding portion was really well done, and the feedback of both instructors was encouraging and always valuable.The three stars is due to the instructor on the second day, a rodeo clown named Chris.  Clearly couldn't care less.  Class started an hour late (and this place is a pain to get to on public transport) with stupid youtube videos unrelated to the class.  The whole day was this guy giving clipped answers when he answered at all.  Total jerk and, educationally, a wasted day.  Pretty much ruined the MSF experience for me.  I'd go back if I could be assured of getting one of the excellent instructors.  But I'll be going somewhere else for the higher level courses. Read Less

KELVIN KU IS THE BEST THERE IS! I was super excited to learn about riding motorcycles but at the same time, ridiculously nervous and scared! I arrived at the site to learn and not only was the team very helpful and gave us a good run through, but it was who I was paired up with that really sealed the deal. Mr. Kelvin Ku really made me feel at ease and educated me A LOT on the bike and the most important things for beginner riders to know. He showed me the ropes and really knows his craft! I began to feel more and more comfortable and I have to say, even confident that everything Kelvin was telling me will certainly stick! With the positive and contagious energy he had, my nerves were put to rest and this instant jolt and boost of energy overcame me!  There was not one question I asked that was left unanswered by Kelvin. He was able to give me the best answer there was and not afraid to correct me. He instilled a new sense of thinking when it came to riding motorcycles and he stressed the importance of safety and what to do if you are (God forbid) ever in danger. OK.. I must be very honest and also mention that not only was he an AMAZING, FRIENDLY, WELL EDUCATED, ENERGETIC, INTELLIGENT, POSITIVE, HILARIOUS instructor, but SUPER DUPER HOTTIE! So ladies... if you are interesting in learning to ride motorcycles, what can make a better class then a top notch instructor who is total eye candy!!!All in all, MSS is a great program and everyone on the team was like a big family and greeted myself and any first time riders with open arms! THANK YOU KELVIN KU! Read Less

Highly recommended ! As a beginner I needed a lot of practice and confidence in my own capabilities before I dared to take a motorcycle. I got both over a weekend that was challenging at times but always progressively built upon learnt skills to go to the next level. Read Less

Brett, Danny, Jimmy and Monica took really good care of us and I think this place is freaking awesome! They were really patient, knowledgable, and kind. Not just with me either but the entire class. I couldn't have enjoyed my experience there more and I recommend it to anyone and everyone! Read Less

The best part about the school is the friendliness of instructors.  They do make it a lot of fun and are very engaging.  And the accessibility from NYC is great.  But I have some criticisms.  First is that there is too much "down time".  Both in the class room session and during the actual riding session.  Morning session that is scheduled from 7:30-12pm actually can be easily finished from 9-11:30am max!  Similarly I feel you don't actually "ride" the motorcycles as much as you should.  And we never went onto an actual road.  The whole training exercise was in a parking lot!  From start to finish.  It almost made me wonder if everyone gives the course five stars because it has been made too easy! The other major criticism is not necessarily about the school, but DMV rules.  I used to ride a 150cc bike for years and I absolutely did not need a course on a 250cc bike.  And it appears quite irresponsible that you can give someone, who has never ridden before, a crash course on a 250cc bike in two days, and then they can go and legally ride a 1200cc or even bigger bike! While it is quite convenient that after finishing this course you get exemption from DMV road test, it feels like DMV has outsourced the process to compensate for their own sheer incompetence.  Finally, DMV should structure courses for riders with different abilities.  We had people in our group who had zero experience with motorcycles, while I had significant experience, and a Ducati-owning Italian guy who could be a professional racer was also in the same group.  Why can't DMV think through these issues that are blindingly obvious to anyone with 10 minutes of starting the class?  Mind boggles...... Read Less

Before I contacted this school, all I knew how to ride on two wheels was a bicycle and after being introduced to a motorcycle by Jimmy and then taught more while being coached by Danny and Jason, I could say omg... I rode a motorcycle and these guys thought me. And yes, we even rode in the snow as well... The best place to learn how to ride a bike.... I've had a few bumps during the lessons but they kept on coaching me and made sure I was ok.You guys are the best. Read Less

Danny and Jason, you guys rock!!!! Thanks for helping me out, even after the second day of the BRC 1.... Also I appreciate that you guys stuck by me and coached me all throughout. Even when I doubted the tight turns, you guys made sure I learn it. I really appreciate it and expect to see me every season. Read Less

Worst school ever, took a class at Lehman college in winter 2014. Terrible instructor, does not teach anything in class, just tells you to answer questions at the end of book he hands out... without giving you time to read the book. Didn't show how to ride the scooter either, some other guy on the field had to show me how to navigate. Similarly terrible phone receptionist Audrey. They also lied to me about getting a refund. Read Less

I am so grateful to the MSS. I have dreamed of riding a Motorcycle for years now. This place was the best . I did a few private lessons and then the 2 day course. Now I am riding my Harley around N.Y.C ! Shout out to Zaid , Ray and Preston.Look nowhere else for lessons just go here! Read Less

So you wanna ride a motorcycle? Look no further! This is a very well run and quite intensive 2 / 2.5 day course. Don't be scared people! Every step is talked about, explained and ultimately experienced repeatedly on motorcycles as provided by MSS. A few notes from my experience:- Don't be late! I took the course out in Spring Creek and as someone without a car had to rely on weekend trains (the closest being the A/C at Euclid Ave then a 15 minute walk). To make it there around 7.15 meant having to get up at the un-Godly hour of 5:30am! I can't believe I managed that!- Plan ahead! Aside from the required riding clothes bring plenty of water, some snacks and a packed lunch. It's amazing how dehydrated you can get after a few hours on a bike, always have water at hand. There is a vending machine inside but unless you want to live on junk food for 2 days I say bring your own.- Relax! Don't go into this having never ridden a motorcycle before expecting to be some kind of automatic Hells Angel. This is a completely new skill set that your body has to learn so take everything slow and don't get frustrated with yourself. The instructors here are very patient and understanding and will encourage you to LEARN in a group where everyone is at the same level.This was a great overall experience. I would say this course should be the starting point for everyone before getting a motorcycle for the safety education, basic 101 riding skills and knowledge of how motorcycles work. I now have a license and feel like I am capable of taking the next step by buying my own motorcycle and taking (cautiously) to the streets of NY.Thanks MSS! Read Less

Never in my wildest dreams would I ever think to say the words "I love school."  This place is where its at, through and through. Super informative. I have rode bikes in the past and took this to get my license and a refresher. Took the two day course. I would recommend  this to ANYONE that is considering having a motorcycle or motorcycle license. Jason, Omar, and Rick were such great instructors. Money well spent. Thank you. Ride safe everyone. Read Less

This weekend was the first time I ever sat on a motorcycle, and I must say. Monica, Brett and Danny were amazingly helpful. I use to ride old school mopeds, but never had to deal with clutch work before, but the staff guided me and made me feel comfortable with the adjustment. I recommend these folks 1000% to anyone interested or teeter tottering on the idea of riding a motorbike. Thank you so much guys!-Guy with the space helmet. Read Less

I never rode a motorcycle in my life when I showed up at Lehman College for the first of two Fridays spent there. I must say I was a little intimidated by some of my fellow students who looked as though they had been riding motorcycles all their lives and had the tattoos and looks to prove it. Monica was there the first Friday in the classroom and after moving around to 3 other classes she turned some pretty dry information into easy going and fun stuff to learn. My first day on the range was really scary, as I said I never drove a motorcycle before, and at one point I lost control and almost drove through a fence. I was sure I would be "counselled out."My second Friday with instructor's Jason and Jimmy was a complete turn around. I felt better around the bike and rode so much better. Jason and Jimmy are SAINTS to have to deal with my group of 12. I was really nervous (and exhausted) during the riding test and I was sure I would never get the  two U turns in the box. But I did it perfectly and after that everything else was easy!I got my motorcycle licence and I'm so happy!!I would totally recommend MSS Lehman to anyone and everyone. It doesn't get better than this!Last thing. Make sure to bring plenty of water and snacks to the range. You'll need them. Read Less

An amazing experience for a motorcycle newbie. As the other reviews say, the instructors are great (friendly, funny and informative). I would definitely recommend to riders of all levels of experience if you're after your license. My group was mostly experienced riders and they all said they learned something new. I'll probably head back for the advanced course after I get my new bike! Read Less

Ed. is the best instructor ever! He is very patient, cheerful and nobody explained to me the "friction zone" like he did.He starts with the basics and make you more confident. Joseph is an excellent rider and was very nice too.They give you good advices and it's amazing how you make progress during this 2 days courses! Great experience, thank you. Read Less

Super A plus teaching mechanism,  cant complaint about anything.Just pass my BRC today thanks to the instructors Joseph, Omar, Tony, or antonio, not good with names lol. Great teacher,money well spend.My first time riding a motorcycle, and let me tell you, this guys will make you understand every part of the motorcycle, point your mistakes as soon as you make them so you wont do it again, help you build your confidence in the bike,teach you good riding strategies,From baby steps, to Pro handling experience, overall Take this class If your serious about riding safety, not only becuase it gives you the opportunity to get your license.The class session is "great" nice and smooth, with lots of video interaction. (Better than the 5 hour pre licensing class, At any driving school lol, DMV ORG, please Make a better video.) :)The range session, "Even Better" with lots of simulation,Lots of exercises. And teaching strategies. Knowledge test, multiple choice question.Skills test, 4 Evaluation parts, U-turn, swerve, braking, making a turn.Had a great class, thanks guys, and the Last class of the Year.Thanks for reading, Merry Christmas guys and have a Happy New Year. Read Less

Echoing some of the previous yelper experiences, the instructors are absolutely fabulous and lovely. However, the management and the administration are terribly trained, inconsistent, and insistently do not take responsibility for their errors on top of being accusatory and rude. It is a shame because the instructors really are wonderful. They clearly are not supported by the "support staff". Many errors abounded in my 2 day riding class at the Spring Creek location. 1) 3 of the 5 of the students were never informed about how the start time was rescheduled to an earlier time so they showed up for the original later start time. We had to start the class very late (~40 minutes). Since I got there early, I waited about an hour for the class to actually start. 2) I was called the Monday of the week that my Th-Fr class was canceled and I was rescheduled to the Sa-Su class but then wasn't put on the roster. I didn't realize this until the 2nd day, got thru day one and the morning of day 2 totally fine with nothing mentioned to me. Then on the 2nd day afternoon, when the instructor couldn't boot up, in the frigid cold, enough bikes for everyone, I was called into the office and admin dressed me down for not confirming with them and tried to make it my fault. At this point, the class had already waited an hour for the bikes to be ready and I had already offered to step aside if need be (everyone else had taken time off from work/family/etc. to take the class; I had a flexible schedule currently so was taking the class for fun/no deadlines). It was an offensive way to deal with an issue of their equipment by making it seem like it was the student's fault there were too many students/not enough bikes. It was a slippery/morally-convenient way to deal with the issue of not having enough bikes, EVEN after I had already offered to step aside separately. They could have resolved it gracefully but chose to not only not do that, but to escalate and accuse. 3) When I asked for a supervisor, the person was like "you're talking to one". It was really sad. Then I asked to talk to the owner and was told a manager would be in on Monday. After that the Manager did call and was very solicitous. Clearly, it seemed they realized how terribly the situation was handled. I was comped and rescheduled for February and was told I could just come in for the 2nd day afternoon, by the Manager and the instructor. 4) But then when I called back to inquire about my rescheduled class (for February of the next year), they said I had to retake everything, including the written test I had passed already. This is totally different than what the Manager had said that I could just come to the 2nd part of the 2nd day. The person on the phone was just also rude, assuming that the miscommunication was due to the fact that I was on speakerphone or bluetooth. (Wut??) They really go out of their way to put blame (even for minutia, like a poor line connection) on the client, rather than take any responsibility as a professional company. (Sorry for the minutia, but it seems they can't get it together so here's a solution that could be tried: They could easily ask for call back numbers when they answer the phone in order to call you back should the line be dropped or unclear. Why ever waste your energy insisting it is the customer's imagined bluetooth or speakerphone?! If your customer service folks are frazzled or overworked and therefore obnoxious to customers, rotate them.)The communication is not clear/rigorous. There is a lot of back-and-forth, cancellations, missed communication, poor scheduling. Be prepared to waste some time dealing with inept admin/managers and doing a lot of the extra work yourself, confirming and re-confirming things have not changed and that you have the right information (different people will give you different information). It's unfortunate that you, as the client, have to take on the burden of providing an extra time cushion in the case your class is canceled/rescheduled/something happens--so if you have to get your license before your permit expires, do it well in advance and don't rely on the MSS getting it right the first time around.  Again, the instructors are great and know what they are doing and clearly love to ride and introducing that to others. It's clearly an administrative/managerial issue. If they were not one of the few in NYC that offer the test waiver, I don't think people would put up with their unprofessional and abrasive administrative/managerial staff. I certainly wish there were more options for a similar class such as this in NYC. For $350/person, and very little overhead costs (old bikes and some cones?), you'd think they could get some customer service training for the staff for the holidays. Read Less

Fantastic experience.  I can't say enough about MSS.   I have wanted to get my motorcycle license since I was a teenager and I finally decided to just do it some twenty years later after seeing students practicing in the Lehman College parking lot throughout the summer months.  So, with some trepidation, I finally signed up for my class that was held over three days in September.The training is intense and can be a bit intimidating, but the MSS staff make you feel at ease.  They are knowledgeable, thorough, and all have a good sense of humor.  And while they can also be stern at times, they really want  you to learn, so that by the time you are finished midday on Sunday, you are prepared to dip your toe in on the real streets and begin riding.  I am so glad I took this training and I highly recommend it to anyone considering getting their motorcycle license.  I can't wait to start riding in the spring. Read Less

This place is awesome. I never had experience riding any type of motorcycle and MSS taught me all the fundamental basics to boost my confidence and become street legal in 2 days. The administration office is professional and friendly, but the actual training locations are mind-blowing. The Sprink Creek location is simply the best!! The instructors are mad chill and answer all your questions thoroughly and professionally. Ray and Zaid especially. Those guys are freakin' awesome and I couldn't have asked for a better learning experience! Read Less

EDITED to add: I did not take this class at Lehman College (looks like the business address was changed after I reviewed)I took the 2.5 day version of the Basic Rider Course (BRC) a couple of weeks ago and the day after I passed the course, I became a fully licensed motorcylist.The location isn't TOO bad - about a 5-10min walk from several bus and subway stops, easy to find - there's a large empty lot for riding (the range), and a double-wide trailer for the classroom (ignore the shaking from the trains passing by), getting out of the sun, lunch, bathroom (there's also a porta-potty outside), etc.I purposely arrived early for all sessions - we were warned that if we arrived late, we would not be able to continue - ESPECIALLY for the riding portions.They limit the classes to 12 students so that the range isn't overloaded and they can give everyone enough attention - our class ranged from young (18ish, I'd say) to older (50's), and I was the only female - we had 2 scooter and 10 motorcycle students, but one guy didn't show up past Friday night.  Our instructors were great -  Monica (Holmes - I believe there are 2 Monicas), Ed, and Dan - there were always 2 instructors on the range with us (sometimes a 3rd would join) and 1 in the classroom.  There was a 2 day class going on at the same time as our 2.5 day class - we were on the range while they were in the classroom, and vice versa.Monica started us off on Friday evening with the classroom portion - not exactly the most exciting material, but safety/logistics material that needs to be covered - there's a fair amount of video watching involved in the classroom portion to make sure all the requisite material is covered. The next morning, we geared up - long pants, long sleeves, over-the-ankle boots, helmets and eye protection - then hopped on some hogs on the range with Dan and Ed (they have Suzuki GZ250/TU250x motorcycles and Kymco scooters, in case you were wondering).  We reviewed and expanded on several things we learned in the classroom portion - spent a lot of time in the friction zone and learning various methods and skills - how to start, stop, turn...we even got up into 3rd gear!  It was pretty darn cold at first, but kind of nice to be outside once it warmed up :)It was back in the classroom for the afternoon - and at the end of the afternoon, we took our written test - if you pay attention in the classroom portions, the test with be a piece of CAKE.Sunday brought more new skills - U-turn boxes, swerves, more turns and stops - and then we got to take our on-bike test - although several of us were nervous, most of the class passed (one person dropped his bike, which is an automatic fail, but I'm guessing he has since re-taken and passed the test), and we walked away with our BRC card in hand, smiles on our faces (I even saw a classmate at the DMV the next day!).Overall the class was great - I wish we spent more time on the bikes - I started to LOVE the feeling!  Oh well, guess I have to get one of my own now ;) Read Less

To start this off, I took this course about a year or two ago. My experience with them was great. The location I picked was the Mott Haven one. I had three instructors. Ray would be the main one and the other two sometimes took alternating shifts or were there together. When I arrived we sat down in the I think trailer office. The class was given a booklet for the course. We took sometime and went over some basic material for motorcycles. The instructors also took a survey of how people got there. They also inquired about if people ever took lessons and/or rode a motorcycle. He did tell us that people do fail this course, but the instructors try to help everyone pass. In my class I think we had about twelve people. Age range of my classmates was from 18 to 50. There were about as many girls as there were guys. I could be forgetting something, but next came the outdoor experience !If you brought your own helmet good, if not you had to borrow one from them. I had to borrow one and buy a bandana to put on my head. Kind of embarrassing because I had to ask the instructor how to tie it lol. I personally suggest people that do not have any experience to at least take one lesson before they do this course. They do go over everything starting from the basics. But I felt overwhelmed as I never did this before. I messed up a lot trying to listen to the instructions and remember where certain controls were. They will lecture you if you do something wrong and compliment you if you do a good job. Only one person failed in my class. It was because she dropped the motorcycle twice and could not really maintain balance. I think she bumped into another classmate as well lol. I personally believe she was given enough chances and any more would be a hazard to the rest of the class. We move in a line and if she goes down while we are in motion, the rest of the line might go down as well. The instructors go through everything on the test. They will tell you this. The best way to prep for the test was to do the test. I have ridden a bicycle all my life and I believe that is what helped me pass. The one thing that people might not understand is counter steering. When they explained it, I had no clue. But I realized it that I do it on my bicycle, just that I never knew it was called counter steering. I will not get into because I can not explain things very well and do not want to confuse anyone. After all that was done and over, test day came. We all lined up behind each other and off we went. After road test, we went inside to test the paper test. Finally after that the instructors told us if we passed or not. I did not realize this but while we were taking their road test, the instructors were taking notes. They explained to all of us where we could have done better and why that score was given. Now on a side note. The motorcycles they provided us are great for " short " people. So if you are tall, you might feel a bit cramped on it. You will have a break for lunch. The instructors were great. They are extremely supportive and funny. Almost felt like a friend teaching me on how to ride a motorcycle. Thank you guys ! Read Less

Having no experience at all with motorcycles.  I took the MSF Basic RiderCourse at the Bronx location in Sept. 2011, passed, receiving the BRC waiver for the license.  Took a private refresher course in Spring at the Spring Creek, Brooklyn location before renting a motorcycle and taking the road with my father on a 500 mile road trip.  The instructors prepared me and gave me the confidence to achieve this goal.  The instructors are amazing, positive and point out areas you need to work on.Thank you MSS! Read Less

Had no experience on a motorcycle before and they recommended a 2-hour private lesson before taking the Basic Rider Course. I did prep work by reading the BRC course book online and watching youtube before taking the private lesson. It helps cut out the time it takes to explain basic controls. The private lesson gives you the extra seat time beforehand so during the BRC you can work on perfecting the maneuvers for each exercise instead of learning for the first time during the BRC. Read Less

I must say, I was so scared when I went here to learn because of the way it looks. It is a little office shack outside in the middle of no were!BUT DO NO BE FOOLED!!!I recommend this place to anyone looking into ridding! It was worth the money and the time! The instructors are awesome and make sure you know what you are doing because hey face it we live in NY and we have to be aggressive on these streets!.I would go back anytime or even ride out with these instructors! They are just that awesome and cool =) Read Less

Pros: instructors (Lenny, Robert, and the guys) are very friendly, they'll kick you in the butt or give encouragement as needed; instructors pass on a lot of real world experience; very positive atmosphere (no stupid questions); they supply the bikes and even helmetsCons: most locations are a pain to get to (I took the course at Mott Haven in the Bronx); bikes are old and banged up and very very finicky; really need more time on the course practicing and less class room time (though the class time is informative)Conclusion: highly highly recommend, it's a bit pricey at $350, but well worth it. Read Less