Heavy Motorcycle Training Course (HMC)

Duration

7 Hours

Course Outline

Theory session (+/- 2 hours):
» Understanding the motorcycle controls
» Pre Ride checklist
» Rider Safety and Rider Safety Equipment
» Hand signals

Practical training session (+/- 5 hours) in closed off training area:
» Motor cycle familiarization, Friction zone
» Slow cone weave, Slow left to right and right to left, staggered offset cone weave
» U-Turn, Circle (riders encouraged to experience the maximum lean of their motorcycles), Figure 8, Multiple U-Turns “Iron Cross”
» Emphasis placed on front wheel placement
» Emergency braking, Counter steering, and Proper method of picking up a downed motorcycle

Riders that master the techniques presented in this course become competent to progress to the Advanced Rider Skills Course.

Who Should Attend this Course?
For existing riders, riders moving up to a heavy motorcycle, experienced heavy motorcycle riders wanting to enhance and refresh existing rider skills.

Pre-Requisites
The following is required in order to attend the course:
» Participant must be able to ride a heavy motorcycle
» Participant must have appropriate riding gear:
– A CE / SABS-approved helmet
– Eye protection, sunglasses, goggles, or glasses
– Long sleeve shirt or jacket as well as long pants, preferably jeans or leather
– Over the ankle boots or shoes
– Full fingered gloves
» You will not be permitted to participate in the practical, range sessions without proper riding gear.

Pricing
This course is R1 950.00 per person and includes:
» Instructor for the duration of the course
» All meals and Refreshments
» Group bookings are welcome please contact us for more information

Bike can be rented for the training duration at an extra expense – price on request. This is only for use at the ADA Training Centre.