So let me get this straight...nobody cares if I took a riding course?

[Kedo]

I understand about the accident. The price isn't my problem as I am willing to pay Jevco $2300 for the year. My concern is that they don't give a crap if I've taken a rider training course and that I've essentially spent $500 learning how to ride for nothing in return. I mean I could have had a buddy teach me how to work the clutch for a case of beer instead of spending an extra $485.

$15 is not a case of beer its more like 6 tall boys or a really lousy 12 so that is why all you are going to learn is how to work the clutch.
If you bought him a two-four he might have even taught you how to stop.

For $485 more they will teach you proper riding technique, defensive traffic behaviour, proper lane position, etc and most important, some life saving emergency skills (swerving, braking and decision making).
ya know, all the stuff you need once you let the clutch out.so most people take the course prior to getting a bike.

Based on this fact, Insurance now rely more on the amount of time you have been licenced/experience.