Safety Tips for Motorcyclists

• Complete the Rider's Edge® New Rider Course & get a motorcycle license. Courses give motorcyclists the skills & confidence to ride safely in all kinds of traffic. WI offers both basic & advance motorcycle rider courses.
  

• Wear the proper gear: Helmets, eye protection, jackets, jeans, gloves & proper over-the-ankle footwear. Make yourself visible through the use of bright colors and retro-reflective material.
  

• Never mix alcohol and motorcycles. Alcohol affects balance & coordination, both
  essential to motorcycle operation.
  Ride Safe & Have Fun!

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Testimonial from Ron Doering
My experience with the Rider’s Edge Training at Vandervest Harley was great. Just what I needed to get on the road. My instructor was Ray Bovee. If he could teach me to ride a motorcycle, he can teach anyone!

The dealer provided a nice facility and rider’s track to learn how to ride. Really a nice set up. The class size was six students. That was great because the instructor could do a lot of one-on-one instruction. I gave the instructor a challenge, me and my slow learning habits. Plus I have a hard time following instructions, I have to see how something is done.

The first two days of the course was all class room instruction. It was very important. You learn a lot about riding safety and operation of the motorcycle. For dudes like me, it was very critical to my learning. I never operated a motorcycle, just rode on the back. The next two days were on the course riding. The instructor did not waste your time. You do a lot of riding. My hang up was learning to shift. When the final driving test was given, I passed. It was one of the happiest days of my life! I can now ride a Harley!! The instructor gave me the “Sure Shifter Certificate”!! Little humor there, Ray.

I now live my dream. My dream happened because of Rider’s Edge New Riding Course.
Ron Doering
White Lake, Wisconsin

Testimonial from Billie Jo Willems
As a woman with absolutely no experience on a motorcycle, however an incredible drive to learn, I was extremely excited for the opportunity to participate in the class. Larry, the instructor was fantastic! All I can say is "Patience of a Saint!" We had a class of very little experience overall and he paced the class for our experience level. We all made it through the class unscathed, had a great time and were able to set the foundation for many years of great riding. I would recommend the Vandervest Riders Edge program to anyone and everyone. (I had heard such great things about your program prior to signing up, that I drove from the other side of Green Bay to come up to this one in Peshtigo).
Kindest of Regards,
Billie Jo Willems

Testimonial from L. Anderson:
Thanks so much for all you and your staff offer. I enjoyed the riders edge course and continue to enjoy the friendliness of every one in the store. You are all very helpful and make everyone feel welcome and at home. It is exciting to get into the Harley group, but also scary when everything is so new and there are so many questions. You have been wonderful and I appreciate your patience and understanding when I need help with things that aren't yet clear to me. Thanks for being there and I look forward to being a part of the Harley family.
Sincerely,
L. Anderson

Testimonial by Pam Hansen, Escanaba
Ray, I just wanted to let you know what a fantastic Riders' Edge instructor Steve is. Wow. The entire class agreed that he was awesome. We've never come across a man with so much patience and trust in our abilities. There aren't many people who will let you aim a moving vehicle at them when you don't know what you are doing.
I enjoyed every aspect of the course, and will recommend it to everyone. The size of the class allowed us to become better acquainted with our instructor and the other students. I think we all left feeling as if we had made 6 new friends. Actually, we all exchanged phone numbers and e-mail addresses and promised to keep in touch. One of the guys even suggested that we have a 'reunion ride' when we all get bikes. How cool is that? So, give Steve a bonus and please pass the word on to Rick and Erik about what a great job he does.
Thanks!
Pam Hansen, aka "Crash" and "Queen of Swerve"

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