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Here you will find links to helpful places for motorcycle safety classes, group riding, hand signals, and more.    

Rider Education and Endorcements- 2004 Guidelines - This document was distributed at the Jan 8, 04 chapter meeting by the safety officer.  It covers the changes this year for rider education, motorcycle endorsements, and new procedures.  Check it out!

Rider down! - What do you do when a rider goes down - and doesn't get right back up?

Group Riding Tips - Includes tips on ferry travel.

Group Riding Techniques by Dave Hansen of Waterford HOG (MI) - A great 39page document showing group riding techniques- hand signals, group bike orientation, safety concerns, etc.   PDF file is 160kb.   

Hand Signals - Graphic displays of the most commonly used hand signals in group riding.  Safety tip:  Use hand signals whenever possible and when they can be used safely. They are more visible than using turn signals alone.

Helmets, part 1 - Helmets, Love 'em or Hate 'em...

Helmets, part 2 - Helmets, Love 'em or Hate 'em... continued.

First Aid - Motorcycle basics.  Also, what should you carry in your first aid kit? 

Riding in the Rain - A safety tip from the Safety Officer


The Motorcycle Safety Foundation offers information on choosing a helmet, safety riding gear and clothing, publications, riding courses, etc. 
Phone: 800-446-9227.

http://www.msf-usa.org/
  

The Motorcycle Safety Company's primary goal is to provide the best possible motorcycle training experience for both novice and experienced riders in a fun environment. 
Phone: 206-838-1010
http://www.motorcyclesafetycompany.com/

The Department of Licensing- Washington Motorcycle Safety Program website offers information for licensing and registration of motorcycles, and class descriptions and dates for Motorcycle Safety Training in beginner, and experienced rider
Washington Motorcycle Safety Program
PO Box 9030
Olympia, WA 98507-9030
Voice: (360)902-3853
Fax: (360)586-8351
Check ‘em out on the web: http://www.dol.wa.gov/ds/wmsp.htm
  

The Evergreen Safety Council website offers class descriptions and dates for Motorcycle Safety Training in beginner, advanced, sidecars and trikes. 
Their phone number is 206-382-4090 or 1-800-521-0778.  
http://www.esc.org/cycle.html
Rider's Edge- The Harley-Davidson Academy of Motorcycling.  Classes now offered at Harley Davidson of Seattle.  Start your adventure today and register for the Rider's Edge New Rider Course. Call 425-921-1100 or send an email   Or <Click here> for more info.   Find out when the next classes will start.


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