Comments on: How to Choose a Motorcycle Safety School

on 3/24/2008 An update to the top comment. The product is called Black Magic tape strips and it's a shiny black reflective tape that is bright white under reflection. Even if you are a biker that does not want to put anything on your bike, these strips are invisible on any black frame and can not be seen day or night unless you are a motorist and your headlights are pointed at the bike, you will see bright white reflections. It's an excellent way to be seen at night. The product is located at: http://www.streetglo.net/reflective.motorcycle.frame.kit.html

on 3/11/2006 Check for proper aim and angle of your headlights and running lights. Set them to maximum height based on your state laws. JC Whitney has an excellent hi-power headlight lamp that will increase your front appearance. They also have a replacement taillight bulb that is 2 times brighter than stock. StreetGlo Decals has an invisible black motorcycle frame reflector kit and an assortment of safety reflective graphics and decals that can be applied to your motorcycle fenders, frames, helmet and fairings. They also have reflective motorcycle gloves as well.

on 11/22/2005 Illinois runs an excellent 2.5 day (Friday night, Saturday and Sunday) course in basic motorcycle riding. It is free ($20 deposit) and they supply the bikes and the helmets.

When complete, you get a certificate that you take to the DMV and they upgrade your license. Check it out on the web.

on 11/22/2005 In Washington State, if you attend and graduate from a state-approved safety class, you may skip the skills portion of the motorcycle license exam.

on 11/22/2005 At most shows, there will be a booth for motorcycle schools. Also check out some charity rides, or if you see a group ride where the riders are wearing "L" vests, follow them back to the school if you like what you saw the riders doing. Don't go cheap!

on 11/22/2005 Many insurance companies will give you a discount for attending a safety course. What a great incentive to practice/improve your skills, increase your knowledge, enhance your safety, and have fun.

on 11/22/2005 In California, if you take a Highway Patrol certified training course (1 800 CCRider) you don't need to take the DMV skill test to get your license.