is the safety course worth the 500$$?

**Rotten_Ronnie** · 03-27-2012, 11:50 PM

Call your insurance agent and ask if they offer a discount for taking the course as some insurers will no longer offer a savings for taking the training.

Good luck.

**PLau** · 03-28-2012, 12:46 AM

Originally Posted by Rotten_Ronnie

Call your insurance agent and ask if they offer a discount for taking the course as some insurers will no longer offer a savings for taking the training.

Good luck.

I called around and none of the insurance companies gave a crap about rider course training.

**Dayao12** · 03-28-2012, 12:48 AM

Originally Posted by 09SV650S

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You're missing one, Punctuation. b!tches love punctuation. XD

**ModularGT** · 03-28-2012, 06:16 PM

I took the Sheridan course in Burlington. Most of the things that stick out in my head when I'm riding, are what they told us during our breaks. I do not recommend anyone without prior motorcycle experience to ride without first taking a course.

**drax666** · 04-05-2012, 06:51 AM

There are two points to the course, riding, and the other safety....
I took the course, having ridden motocross for years... so not a lot learned there, as I was already very comfortable with the bike... that being said, I still picked up some riding skills!!!
Secondly its safety... being aware of where you should be and more alert to the cagers and what they aren't aware is priceless...
short term, could save money by not taking it... but that is narrow minded... in my opinion... take the course, and it could save you a hell of alot more.
For the insurance implications... for me, this was not part of the equation. Insurance is a reactionary type coverage... take the course and help yourself avoid having to use insurance... besides the fact you have a deductable.... blah blah blah... no need to say more....
enjoy the course... I wrang the snot out of the bikes, where else can you do that..... he he

**awesm-o** · 04-08-2012, 04:35 PM

how much do you value your life at? if its less than the $450 course fee, then by no means the course is worth that much

**wormburner** · 04-12-2012, 05:49 PM

I was riding for about a month with my M1 before I passed the RTI course this past weekend (Easter Sunday.) I can tell you that I have a new sense of confidence on the road. I learned new skills like emergency swerving, emergency braking, and cornering that I don't think I could have picked up as quickly just riding on my own. They also corrected my riding position... now I know where my hands and feet should be in each situation. (It's not as simple as you think.)

Simply put - It was worth every penny - and I'll probably go back for my M2 exit just to polish up my skills once again.

**Tazmaniac** · 04-16-2012, 06:50 PM

I thought I could get by without the course too, but after having taken the course...Its totally worth it! Altho I was riding ok, the instructors watch very closely and got me out of a few bad habits. Things I still keep in mind when I'm on the road today.
Just the other day I was heading to work going down the 401 with seemingly good traffic flow when I had to do an emergency braking stop to not rear end a car and go flying over it. Also my insurance company Meloche Monnex DID ask if I had the certificate for a small discount.

TAKE THE COURSE...might save your life one day.