I recently completed the 3-day Basic Rider Course taught by Joe and Chuck in Auburn.  The course started in the classroom on Thursday evening and continued all day Saturday and Sunday.  I started on Thursday with virtually no motorcycle experience.  8 days later (after passing the course on Sunday and officially getting my endorsement on Monday), I took my bike out on a 20 mile ride with a buddy of mine loving every second of it! Joe and Chuck did a great job communicating the fundamentals and safe riding practices.  I remember one lesson (in the classroom) of how to deal with dogs (that love to chase motorcycles).  I encountered this the day after class on my own bike and was ready.  If you're about to take the course and also have no experience riding, you can do it too!  Some parts of the course may be a little nerve wracking at first (because you're out of your comfort zone when you're learning new skills), but stick with it and it should come to you with some practice that you'll get during the course.  To be honest, after Saturday was over I was thinking I maybe have a 50/50 shot of passing the test the next day.  I was kinda getting it, but felt I was a long way from proficiency.  After the first exercise on Sunday it started to sink in much better.  By the time we got to the test, I felt like I had a good chance of passing.  I ended up passing the test with just two minor black marks!  yay!When you get your card saying you passed the course, make sure everything on it is correct.  My Driver License # was wrong (two letters were mixed up).  I didn't notice this until the next day. Tina at the main office got a new card sent out to me as soon as she could.  Fortunately this was not an issue when getting my endorsement :)Tip: After you pass the test on Sunday, you can get your endorsement on Monday at the Federal Way Driver License office.  Virtually all Driver License offices are closed on Mondays, but not this one.  I was riding (legally) after work Monday which was super cool!If you're thinking of riding a motorcycle, even as just a passenger, you can't go wrong with Pacific Northwest Motorcycle Safety.  I may return for one of the more advanced courses after I get a little more riding time. Read Less

My boyfriend and I just passed (Whoohoo!) our Basic Rider Class taught by Ken and Steve. We took the class over 2 days period. First day consisted of some class time Inside, then we moved to the range after lunch for a good 4 hours of riding fun! Second day, we switched things up since it was so hot outside, and went to the range right away in the morning, had the riding "celebration" (AKA Test!) before lunch, then returned to class afterwards to talk a little more about different riding scenarios and take the written part of our big celebration.... ;-)The classroom part was instructed by Ken who has a great way to involve everyone by using an interactive approach. All students got to know each other very well which helped out on the range. We were only 9 students, 4 women and 5 men,probably between the age of 18 to 50, Some of us had ridden before, others never had been on a motorcycle. Steve, who joined us to instruct the riding portion of the class with Ken brought 8 different motorcycles and a scooter for a student who requested it. We had a few options from different makes 250 cruisers, CB 300s, as well as an enduro. Their approach on teaching was incredible; The information we received was precise, easy to follow, and helped build our confidence. The riding test, I mean celebration, was not that easy, and required some good balance as we had to perform some sharp turns and U turns in first gear using friction. I "might" have gotten frustrated a few times (...), but the calming attitude of Steve and Ken really helped me relax and focus on each drill separetely. I am recommending this class to everyone I know, and will definitely go back for the Street Riding and Advance Course at some point.Big thank you to Ken and Steve whose patience is examplary! And like Steve told us the first day "If you're not smiling (while riding) you're doing it wrong!" Read Less

Awesome class! I did the 2 day basic rider class and it was perfect. The instructors really do an amazing job and help you gain so much confidence. I had a blast!They take people who have never sat on a motorcycle and make them proficient in a short amount of time.I can't wait to take the advanced classes.Thanks to Joe, Dan, Mercedes and Carey. You guys were awesome. Read Less

I took the 2 day course about 5 months ago and got my license. It was very easy to understand and the pace was perfect for me. I really liked the instructor but I forgot his name (he was an older man with white hair). Anyways after the class I was able to immediately start riding on the freeway and thank God I was safe, no problems. I still remember most of what was taught at this class. I now ride a 1000cc sport bike and am able to handle is perfectly Read Less

Worst experience ever! The instructors are so rude. Especially chuck and Dave. I paid 200 and got kicked out of class after 3 hours because they claimed I wasn't moving fast enough. They kicked out a quarter of the class and said to join again we have to pay another 200. They are shading and out to scam hard working individuals. They keep reminding you throughout the class period, if you drop the bike or aren't picking up the riding skills fast enough they kick you out. Is that the kind of environment you want to learn in? If not, choose a different school. This is my first review on yelp and I'm only writing it to warn other new riders to avoid this school and do your research when picking a school. They aren't there to teach you how to ride. They are there  to make money off of you in an unethical way. The instructor chuck kept using profanity throughout the whole class period. He also kept making remarks about using drugs such as meth and crack. I've never seen anything like it! Out of all the years of schooling and work trainings I've never seen a instructor who carried himself in such a unprofessional matter. I'm warning you to avoid this school and take your money elsewhere. I will also be reporting this school to the state and better business bureau to take further action. Read Less

I picked the three day course located in Auburn.  Jeff was our classroom instructor and he was fantastic.  During the written DOL test, he encouraged us to ask questions and helped us clarify our answers.  The only thing I did not like was the classroom portion. I guess MSF is using a new curriculum and it is ALL book work, which becomes tedious and monotonous, especially if you have been on the range for 4 hours prior or are trying to learn after coming straight off of work.He helped on the range as well during the 'on bike' training.  He was more than willing to provide helpful feedback and answer any questions we had about technique.  I would highly recommend this training school. Everyone who took with written and riding test passed, which has to say something about the ability of our instructors.  Many of us had never ridden a motorcycle or scooter before and it is very different from driving a car. I live closer to another course, but they didn't have any openings for about a month.  There were plenty of openings for classes at PNMS, I registered about five days prior to the class starting. At the time I registered, there were still six openings in a 12 person class. Read Less

I took my two day motorcycle course on March 31st and April 1st. My instructors were Clint and Lee. I didn't have any expectations going into the class other than learning to ride a motorcycle and hoping to pass with flying colors. Clint was a great in room instructor. I liked his teaching style and his lack of caring to rest his injured foot while teaching and helping us all learn. Lee's field instruction was outstanding as well. They both were very encouraging. After my first day of class I was nervous going into the second day, as I knew it was test day. After a couple hours in the morning came written test time. I unfortunately failed the written test and thought, oh boy, I'm going to have to pay for another class. I was encouraged to continue the class and take the riding test. I did so, and passed with the help of Lee telling me to smile and keep my concentration. Aside from having to return to take my written (of which I passed) I would say my experience here was unforgettable. I'm glad to have both these instructors for my course and won't forget learning to ride, as it's the beginning of a lifetime of fun. Read Less

I was honestly expecting something equivalent to drivers' ed when I signed up for the 1-day intermediate class.  Instead, I actually got a lot of valuable tips, useful classroom exercises, and good instruction on their training course.  I had Dan as my classroom instructor, and he presented an appropriate level of material that was neither too basic to be of interests, nor too advanced to even be applicable.  The class was broken up into a few 1 hour chunks where we would watch instructional videos and work out situations on the whiteboards in the room.  Dan's knowledge level, efficiency as an instructor, and balance between humor and instruction were all spot on.  The class time flew by and then we were off to the range.On the range, I had Dan and Steve as instructors.  I brought my own bike to the exercises, and they made some helpful observations about things that I might want to adjust.  All the exercises were well prepared and clearly explained, and all of them were helpful in performing the tasks the state required for an endorsement.  Seeing someone as old as Steve perform the maneuvers gave me the confidence I needed.  (Sorry Steve, I couldn't resist)  The 1 day course was pretty long, and I was totally wiped out at the end of it, but it was money and time well spent.  I plan on taking at least one additional class with them (3-wheel), and perhaps also the on-road class as well. Read Less

I took the Basic Rider Course in Silverdale last November. It took place over two days and involved quite a lot of actual riding time, along with classroom time. The motorcycles are provided. I brought my own helmet, although they did have helmets to borrow.It was not easy to pass this course. Much of the riding involved developing skills to be able to stop quickly, turn sharply, and finesse the clutch. Yes, you do have to master a slow, tight figure-eight, weaving through cones, and stopping on a dime. Fortunately, i had plenty of opportunities to practice and ask questions. The teacher, Steve, is a longtime Harley rider. He knew what he was doing and was patient with the class as we were put through the paces.I passed the riding test and written test, but I was not confident at the beginning that I would. Thanks to the quality instruction by the teacher, I was more confident of my abilities at the end of the course. Now that I have my motorcycle endorsement on my WDL, I am a much better driver as well. I highly recommend Pacific Motorcycle Safety training courses. Read Less

If you go to their website, they offer a number of different classes.  I attended their Novice Rider Course over last weekend.  It was a two day course (Saturday and Sunday) from 8am to 6pm.The course consisted of a few hours in a classroom environment with an instructor, who was teaching from a manual, showing some videos, and showing the class a motorcycle.  Then the second half of the day is spent out on the range learning to ride.  There are a large number of pretty intensive drills that they put you through.  Overall you are outdoors riding for about 5 to 6 hours each day, so you will be exhausted by day's end.  Day two consists of more classroom time, followed by a written exam.  After which you go back out to the range, finish some more practice drills, then take a riding skills test.  If you pass the test (which is not easy for a beginner), you are awarded  a certificate that you can redeem at the DOL for your official motorcycle endorsement on your license.My instructor, Doug, and his assistant, Susan, were very good.  They are both extremely knowledgeable about motorcycling, and take their responsibilities very seriously.  The whole thing can be a little intimidating, as there is a lot of information to absorb, and a lot of skills to learn in a two day stretch, but I feel very confident after taking the course that I have the foundation to become a competent rider.  Highly recommended! Read Less