anyone interested E.R.C

hadesducati848 · May 12, 2010, 11:23:06 PM

LCC is offering the Experienced Riders Course for the month of May for free. i was wondering if anyone here would like to take the course as a group. we can schedule it for either a sat or sun and its about 4 hours long plus we get to use our own bikes. my understanding is that if you do not have the motorcycle safety basic road course you can use this ERC course to get the discount from your insurance company. i am still waiting to see it in writing before i say for sure but at least that is what the administrator at lcc has told me. PM me if your interested and i can see about getting a registration from to you or you can pick one up from LCC anytime during normal working hours.

whackie · May 13, 2010, 12:03:19 AM

i faxed in my paperwork to do it on the 23rd, but i haven't got confirmation yet.

here's the link to the site

http://www.leeward.hawaii.edu/ocewd/public/ms3000.html

objectives:
1. Blend various techniques for seeing and being seen in the traffic mix.
2. Judge proper lane positioning for space cushioning, lane protection, and following distance.
3. Select an appropriate space cushion to other vehicles in a moving traffic environment to maintain proper motorcycle control and avert collisions.
4. Develop advanced turning and braking techniques including maximum braking, and controlling skids.
5. Demonstrate techniques and procedures for carrying passengers and loads, and handling a motorcycle under adverse weather conditions and motorcycle malfunctions.

MadDuck · May 13, 2010, 07:37:19 AM

That may be interesting and for $50.00 plus an afternoon I suppose it's not too bad. I can't help but ask though, and not in a negative, critical tone, but how much value could some of us really get out of that? Do you think it would add to what was learned at CSS? As for avoidance, traffic spacing & hard braking you could argue that we practice that every weekend.

I guess I could always take the course and see for myself. I think my insurance discount was less than the price of the course so there wasn't much of an incentive there.

Speed 3 Pilot · May 13, 2010, 07:49:12 AM

This is something that's been on my "to do" list since I retired...I think I'll stop by LCC today or tomorrow and pick up the paperwork...

Mac what's CSS?

DRKWNG · May 13, 2010, 08:08:58 AM

Quote from: Gene V on May 13, 2010, 07:49:12 AM
what's CSS?

California Superbike School I believe. That's Keith Code's outfit.

As far as insurance goes, Geico offers discounts to anyone who has successfully completed a rider's safety course, whether it is BRC, ERC or what not. I would only imagine that the other underwriters would do the same.

hadesducati848 · May 13, 2010, 01:29:00 PM

Quote from: mac900 on May 13, 2010, 07:37:19 AM
That may be interesting and for $50.00 plus an afternoon I suppose it's not too bad. I can't help but ask though, and not in a negative, critical tone, but how much value could some of us really get out of that? Do you think it would add to what was learned at CSS? As for avoidance, traffic spacing & hard braking you could argue that we practice that every weekend. I guess I could always take the course and see for myself. I think my insurance discount was less than the price of the course so there wasn't much of an incentive there.

Well its free and something to do, i hope it will at least make me aware of bad habbits so that i have some thing to work on in the future. plus it will just be another thing to add to my list of achievments. ill be bringing some extra registration forms to the ride on sunday if anyone is interested.

MadDuck · May 13, 2010, 10:54:30 PM

I don't know about free. I read $50.00. ----- Oh, "I see", said the blind man. It's free during May -- Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month.

hadesducati848 · May 13, 2010, 10:56:16 PM

only during the month of may as part of the motorcycle safety month.

whackie · May 13, 2010, 10:59:30 PM

Quote from: mac900 on May 13, 2010, 10:54:30 PM
I don't know about free. I read $50.00. ----- Oh, "I see", said the blind man. It's free during May -- Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month.

yep, i figure i give it a try. if i don't learn anything, then all i lost was time...

MadDuck · May 15, 2010, 08:50:53 AM

Well, I faxed in my application also. Trying for Sat the 22nd. If no room available then the 23rd. Haven't heard anything back from them yet too.

Speed 3 Pilot · May 15, 2010, 09:37:08 AM

Stopped by LCC yesterday afternoon to apply for the course, but as luck would have it they were closed (12:00 on Fridays)...will try again Monday, shooting for next Sat or Sun.

Speed 3 Pilot · May 17, 2010, 12:00:14 PM

registered for Saturday's ERC this morning...

MadDuck · May 18, 2010, 07:57:45 AM

Quote from: Gene V on May 17, 2010, 12:00:14 PM
registered for Saturday's ERC this morning...

Are you verified? I still haven't heard from them.

Speed 3 Pilot · May 18, 2010, 09:48:15 AM

Quote from: mac900 on May 18, 2010, 07:57:45 AM
Are you verified? I still haven't heard from them.

yup, confirmed as of yesterday...you might want to call them 455-0477

hadesducati848 · May 18, 2010, 02:15:13 PM

i am confirmed for the 23rd, i hope we have some fun and learn something new.

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anyone interested E.R.C

DRKWNG