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by MikeL
Sat Jun 09, 2012 12:04 pm
Forum: Beginning Bikers
Topic: Which Course?!
Replies: 12
Views: 9460

Re: Which Course?!

I appreciate all the responses everybody. I feel a lot more comfortable starting from the ground up, tbh. At least this way I know they're starting assuming I know nothing about bikes, instead of saying "ready, GO" and having play catch up with everybody else. :P I'm stoked. I can't wait t...
by MikeL
Wed Jun 06, 2012 8:05 pm
Forum: Beginning Bikers
Topic: Which Course?!
Replies: 12
Views: 9460

Re: Which Course?!

My dirt skill level? Beginner. Haha. I know how to start a bike, use the clutch, shift gears, use the breaks, etc. I'm familiar with the operation of a bike. And that's about it. =\ Well then it goes without saying - I'm going to recommend you stick to the beginner's class. :motorcycle: Wouldn't yo...
by MikeL
Wed Jun 06, 2012 1:36 pm
Forum: Beginning Bikers
Topic: Which Course?!
Replies: 12
Views: 9460

Re: Which Course?!

Hi and welcome! If you've never had formal training and have had very limited time on your dirt bike I'd say you'd be better off with the beginner course. I know three days sounds like a lot but you'd be surprised at all the things you learn when you start from scratch. That being said, when I took...
by MikeL
Tue Jun 05, 2012 3:56 pm
Forum: Beginning Bikers
Topic: Which Course?!
Replies: 12
Views: 9460

Re: Which Course?!

That is what the beginner course is. Keep in mind though in a lot of states when you complete the BRC you come out with your license, plus you use their bikes. In the intermediate course you use your own bike and it's expected you already have your license. Actually here they have bikes for both cl...
by MikeL
Tue Jun 05, 2012 2:46 pm
Forum: Beginning Bikers
Topic: Which Course?!
Replies: 12
Views: 9460

Which Course?!

Hey everyone. New guy here. =] I don't know how other states are, but here in Oregon we have different levels of Saftey Courses to take. I initially signed up for the 3 day beginner class. But after thinking it through, and not wanting to miss work, I decided to upgrade to the 1 day intermediate cla...