ABATE Motorcycle Classes

BARB · 01-29-2012, 06:41 AM

The sign-ups are open! Go to www.abateofalaska.com and click the red star on the main page. Classes start the last weekend of April. Summer is on the way. Thanks, Barb

marbee40 · 01-30-2012, 09:49 PM

Barb,
Any idea when Valley ABATE will post their schedule??? Trying to get Junior signed up and running him into Anchor-town for classes is a tad bit inconvenient!

J

BARB · 01-31-2012, 07:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by marbee40

Barb,
Any idea when Valley ABATE will post their schedule??? Trying to get Junior signed up and running him into Anchor-town for classes is a tad bit inconvenient!

J

Probably another week or so. You can always call the shop and ask Joanne, her husband runs the valley program. Thanks, Barb

marbee40 · 02-09-2012, 12:08 AM

They posted the Valley ABATE sched 1st of Feb. Thanks!
Jim

Drunk_Uncle · 02-10-2012, 07:29 AM

Unfortunately no ERC classes available.

BARB · 02-10-2012, 08:01 AM

The erc's posted at the same time as the basic. Just click on the sign up button-then pick experienced riders course. Thanks, Barb

BARB · 06-07-2012, 06:39 AM

bump

marbee40 · 06-07-2012, 12:42 PM

Just a quick comment in support of said "bump"...

Jr completed BRC a few weeks ago out in the valley. Great class facilitated by two friendly and knowledgeable instructors. I observed both range days from afar and also spent a few breaks talking to both instructors and students. I'm impressed that the program is much improved over recent years. I'm also impressed with quality control. If you don't pass, you don't pass. (Yes, Jr passed). Unfortunately a student conducted an epic fail during the final testing and was asked to leave/no certificate. He was invited to attend the course again in the near future. Thankfully the only thing hurt was the student's pride. Anyhow, I'm very satisfied with both the instruction and integrity of the instructors!

Just my .02!
J

AlaskanMudder · 06-07-2012, 03:25 PM

You cant just leave it like that.... What did he do? Inquiring minds want to know!

subybaja · 06-07-2012, 06:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by marbee40

Unfortunately a student conducted an epic fail during the final testing and was asked to leave/no certificate. He was invited to attend the course again but not anytime soon. Thankfully the only thing hurt was the student's pride. Anyhow, I'm very satisfied with both the instruction and integrity of the instructors!

Just my .02!
J

How's that work?

Isn't the BRC training as well as testing? It'd have to be epic indeed for the teacher of a paid training course to say "You're outta here- I'm not teaching you any more!"

I guess if you run over the instructor...or get mouthy...

BARB · 06-07-2012, 10:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by subybaja

How's that work?

Isn't the BRC training as well as testing? It'd have to be epic indeed for the teacher of a paid training course to say "You're outta here- I'm not teaching you any more!"

I guess if you run over the instructor...or get mouthy...

If you drop the bike during the final test, it's an automatic fail. He or she is allowed a retest after a 1 week wait period. Barb

subybaja · 06-08-2012, 05:40 PM

. "during final testing". Yeah, I missed that part. Makes sense.

Brendon@TMS · 06-08-2012, 05:47 PM

I've had so many customers come back from this class super excited, praising how much fun they had! Thanks for putting the classes on!

marbee40 · 06-12-2012, 12:26 AM

MSF would look kinda silly (and legally liable) if they tossed them out into the world with a card after a student dumps a bike in testing.

Yeah, I know, $275 and "Sorry, bub" sure sucks. Better than "Oh, no big deal! Here's your card". Sometimes the truth hurts less than a lie. Sometimes it cost's only $275 for someone to save your life. The MSF Instructor's are facilitators.....

As for what happened: Too much speed, too much front brake "grab", and VIOLA...you're doing combat rolls across the pavement. Don't worry, the bike was only slightly damaged.

Jim

BARB · 08-13-2012, 08:22 AM

Classes will run through mid September, openings every weekend. Barb

01-29-2012, 06:41 AM	#1
BARB ^OP Beastly Adventurer Joined: Sep 2003 Location: ANCHORAGE, ALASKA Oddometer: 2,669	ABATE Motorcycle Classes The sign-ups are open! Go to www.abateofalaska.com and click the red star on the main page. Classes start the last weekend of April. Summer is on the way. Thanks, Barb __________________ www.alaskaleather.com

01-30-2012, 09:49 PM	#2
marbee40 Some Fear is Good Joined: Jan 2007 Location: 45 minutes-North-of-Los Anchorage Oddometer: 946	Barb, Any idea when Valley ABATE will post their schedule??? Trying to get Junior signed up and running him into Anchor-town for classes is a tad bit inconvenient! J __________________ R1150GS *01 WR426F*

02-09-2012, 12:08 AM	#4
marbee40 Some Fear is Good Joined: Jan 2007 Location: 45 minutes-North-of-Los Anchorage Oddometer: 946	They posted the Valley ABATE sched 1st of Feb. Thanks! Jim __________________ R1150GS *01 WR426F*

02-10-2012, 07:29 AM	#5
Drunk_Uncle Beastly Adventurer Joined: Dec 2009 Location: Anchorage, AK Oddometer: 1,446	Unfortunately no ERC classes available. __________________ "I refuse to tiptoe through life only to arrive safely at death" 2009 Buell XB12X(sold), 2006 Triumph Sprint ST, 2006 Tiger 955i, 01 XR650L replaced by a KLR, and now a 2010 Honda NT700V for the wife.

02-10-2012, 08:01 AM	#6
BARB ^OP Beastly Adventurer Joined: Sep 2003 Location: ANCHORAGE, ALASKA Oddometer: 2,669	The erc's posted at the same time as the basic. Just click on the sign up button-then pick experienced riders course. Thanks, Barb __________________ www.alaskaleather.com

06-07-2012, 06:39 AM	#7
BARB ^OP Beastly Adventurer Joined: Sep 2003 Location: ANCHORAGE, ALASKA Oddometer: 2,669	bump __________________ www.alaskaleather.com

06-07-2012, 12:42 PM	#8
marbee40 Some Fear is Good Joined: Jan 2007 Location: 45 minutes-North-of-Los Anchorage Oddometer: 946	Just a quick comment in support of said "bump"... Jr completed BRC a few weeks ago out in the valley. Great class facilitated by two friendly and knowledgeable instructors. I observed both range days from afar and also spent a few breaks talking to both instructors and students. I'm impressed that the program is much improved over recent years. I'm also impressed with quality control. If you don't pass, you don't pass. (Yes, Jr passed). Unfortunately a student conducted an epic fail during the final testing and was asked to leave/no certificate. He was invited to attend the course again in the near future. Thankfully the only thing hurt was the student's pride. Anyhow, I'm very satisfied with both the instruction and integrity of the instructors! Just my .02! J __________________ R1150GS *01 WR426F* marbee40 screwed with this post 08-13-2012 at 11:26 PM Reason: Correction

06-07-2012, 03:25 PM	#9
AlaskanMudder not AKMUD Joined: Apr 2011 Oddometer: 88	You cant just leave it like that.... What did he do? Inquiring minds want to know! __________________ 84 KL600 05 Vstrom 1000 I may not have gone where I intended to go, but I think I have ended up where I needed to be. Douglas Adams

06-08-2012, 05:40 PM	#12
subybaja Beastly Adventurer Joined: Jul 2007 Location: Anchorage (Spenard) Oddometer: 2,874	. "during final testing". Yeah, I missed that part. Makes sense. __________________ We had part of a Slinky. But I straightened it.

06-08-2012, 05:47 PM	#13
Brendon@TMS The Motorcycle Shop Joined: Nov 2011 Location: Anchorage, AK Oddometer: 207	I've had so many customers come back from this class super excited, praising how much fun they had! Thanks for putting the classes on! __________________ Brendon Gallant Assistant GM/Systems Admin The Motorcycle Shop 400 W. Potter Dr. Anchorage, AK 907.561.1165 Facebook! facebook.com/themotorcycleshopak

06-12-2012, 12:26 AM	#14
marbee40 Some Fear is Good Joined: Jan 2007 Location: 45 minutes-North-of-Los Anchorage Oddometer: 946	MSF would look kinda silly (and legally liable) if they tossed them out into the world with a card after a student dumps a bike in testing. Yeah, I know, $275 and "Sorry, bub" sure sucks. Better than "Oh, no big deal! Here's your card". Sometimes the truth hurts less than a lie. Sometimes it cost's only $275 for someone to save your life. The MSF Instructor's are facilitators..... As for what happened: Too much speed, too much front brake "grab", and VIOLA...you're doing combat rolls across the pavement. Don't worry, the bike was only slightly damaged. Jim __________________ R1150GS *01 WR426F*

08-13-2012, 08:22 AM	#15
BARB ^OP Beastly Adventurer Joined: Sep 2003 Location: ANCHORAGE, ALASKA Oddometer: 2,669	Classes will run through mid September, openings every weekend. Barb __________________ www.alaskaleather.com

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