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FAQ's about our classes...
Frequently Asked Questions
WHAT DO I NEED TO DO TO
SIGN UP FOR THE COURSE?
Sign up online! The cost of the Basic Rider Course is $220. Look at the
top of the page, click on application. Complete the online application
and hit submit. Our staff will contact you about payment arrangements
as soon as possible or you can simply call 904-292-2121 and
sign up over the phone.
CAN I TALK TO SOMEONE
ABOUT THE COURSE?
Sure, Staff is available at 904-292-2121 for all questions.
WHAT WILL I NEED TO BRING
TO THE COURSE?
You will need over the ankle boots, long pants, long sleeve shirt,
full-fingered gloves and eye protection. Glasses are considered eye
protection.
WILL THE CLASS BE CANCELED
IF IT RAINS?
No. We will ride in the rain, just as you would in real-life. Bring a
rain suit.
CAN I USE MY OWN BIKE IN
THE COURSE?
Only if you have a motorcycle that meets at least two of the following
criteria: seat height of 30 inches or less; engine size of less than
500cc; motorcycle weight of less than 400 pounds. You must have full
coverage insurance on your motorcycle and sign a waiver that absolves
JMST of any responsibility for damage incurred to your motorcycle. So,
the best plan is to use one of our bikes!
DO I NEED MY OWN HELMET?
No, we provide DOT approved ¾ helmets for each student however, if you
have a DOT approved helmet you may wear it provided it is not a half or
“shorty” helmet.
HOW OLD DO I HAVE TO BE?
If you are a Florida resident you must be 15 ½ and have held a car
learners permit for 6 months.
WHAT KIND OF BIKES DO YOU
USE?
We use wide variety of Kawasaki’s, Honda’s, and Suzuki’s.
I ONLY WEIGH 95 POUNDS ARE
THE BIKES HEAVY?
No, we have bikes that you will be able to easily control and be
comfortable on.
I AM ONLY 4’ 11” TALL WILL
THE BIKE FIT ME?
Yes, we have a wide variety of bikes to fit all heights and weights.
I AM 6’ 6” AND WEIGHT 385
POUNDS DO YOU HAVE A BIKE FOR ME?
We sure do!
HOW WILL I GET MY
MOTORCYCLE ENDORSEMENT ON MY DRIVERS LICENSE AFTER THE COURSE?
Take your current Florida Drivers License to the DMV along with the
Motorcycle Safety Foundation Course Completion card that you will
receive upon completion of the course and $15. They will issue you a new
license with “MOTORCYCLE ALSO” printed in the lower right corner.
REFUND POLICY:
Cancellation: Student must call
904-292-2121
or email bikertrainer1@yahoo.com 48 hours prior to their scheduled class to
obtain a partial refund. A partial refund is full tuition minus a $50 processing fee.
Postponement: There is no charge for
postponement provided student calls or emails 48 hours prior to their
scheduled class.
Late Arrivals:
Learning to ride a motorcycle
requires skill progression. This progression begins with small tasks and
builds to larger, more complex tasks. It is critical that students
arrive on time, especially for the range portion of the class. |
