Introductory Motorcycle Experience (IME)

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The Introductory Motorcycle Experience (IME) is designed for those who are not sure if motorcycling is for them, and for those who want some practice getting used to using a clutch before taking the Beginner Safety Course (BRC1). 

This 1 to 1 1/2 -hour private lesson will familiarize you with all the motorcycle controls and give you some time to practice using the clutch and throttle. This is a great way to see if riding a motorcycle is for you, and to get some practice using the clutch and throttle before attending the BRC1 with other students who may already have experience using the clutch and throttle. The session is conducted as a private one-on-one lesson on the weekend at MSU, or during the week when MSU doesn't have classes scheduled. The IME is conducted on one of our training motorcycles.

 You will need the following; 

1. Possess the ability to balance and ride a bicycle. 
2. Sturdy over-the-ankle footwear (leather preferred) to protect your ankle from injury.
3. Long non-flare denim pants or material of equivalent, or better, durability.
4. A long sleeve garment (shirt, sweat shirt, jacket).
5. Full-fingered gloves (leather preferred) to protect your hands from injury.
6. Eye-protection (glasses, sunglasses, goggles, face-shield).
7. A DOT (Department of Transportation) certified motorcycle helmet. (We have some full-face motorcycle helmets with face-shields available if you do not have a motorcycle helmet).

We are not allowed to conduct the IME unless you have all of the last six items listed above.

HEIGHT REQUIREMENT 

You must be able to place both of your feet on the ground when sitting on our training motorcycles. You should be at least 5 feet tall or have a 28 inch inseam. If you cannot place both of your feet on the ground, you will not be allowed to take the course for safety reasons. (We have a height measurement chart on site).

The IME is held at Montclair State University by parking lot 60 located at 35 Clove Rd in Little Falls behind the student bus platform and the bus garage. (From Rt. 46 East, make a right onto Clove Rd, which is just before Six Brother's Diner and McDonalds. Bear right at the traffic circle, make a right after going under the train trestle and go to the end of the lot by our storage container).

The price for the IME is only $99. (There is a $20 discount if you have already registered for a BRC1 course with us. Show your IME instructor your BRC1 confirmation email ticket).

Email us at RidingAcademy1@aol.com to arrange a date and time for a private session. IME's are scheduled from March to the middle of October.

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