Required Gear

Required Items for the class:

  1. DOT Approved Helmet (loaner helmets available)
  2. Eye Protection (sunglasses or eyeglasses are ok)
  3. Long Sleeved Shirt / Jacket
  4. Long Pants
  5. Sturdy over the ankle boots appropriate for riding (ankles MUST be covered and protected and more than 1" heel is not recommended.  Uggs and converse are not permitted)
  6. Full Fingered Gloves

Please wear weather appropriate gear, we ride rain or shine.

JumpStart - Brand New Rider Class

Who Should Take This Class?

JumpStart Class is designed for the brand new rider and offers both a smaller class size and more time to practice just the basics.

Class Description:

We provide you with the motorcycle and the helmet! Our Professional Instructors will help you achieve good clutch control, posture and directional control. Lots of time is spent practicing the basics: starting and stopping, shifting and straight-line riding. Dramatically improve your success and level of fun and learning for the Basic Rider Class, by getting the basics in JumpStart. Perfect for the brand new rider!

All exercises are completely voluntary, students may opt to participate in all riding exercises, or stop riding whenever they choose with no penalties, although students must sucessfully complete each task before proceeding to the next. Additional time is available during this class for students who need more practice or one on one coaching with our professional instructors. This class does not qualify students for their 2 wheeled endorsement. JumpStart was designed as a pre-Basic Rider Class and students should plan to sign up and complete the Basic Rider Class upon completion of the JumpStart Class.

Covered Topics:

  • Controls
  • Clutch (Friction Zone) control
  • Starting & Stopping
  • Basic Handling Skills

Cost:

Tuition for this class is $75

 

Jump Start

JumpStart was designed as a pre-Basic Rider Class and students should plan to sign up and complete the Basic Rider Class upon completion of the JumpStart Class.


2012 JumpStart Class

Pre-Basic Introduction - Motorcycles provided

Schedule: approximately 2  hours riding practice

 

           
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Motorcycles for use during class

At Spokane MotorSchool we have a selection of motorcycles that you get to use in our class.

Honda Rebel 250

The Rebel has ample power and handling to get you round your learning curve.

Engine

243cc SOHC Parallel Twin Engine - Proven four-stroke powerplant is smooth, quiet, fuel-efficient and easy to maintain.

Chasis/Suspension

Semi-double-cradle frame allows a long wheelbase and extremely low seat height (26.6").
Hydraulic front fork with dual Syntallic bushings and dual rear shocks with five-position spring preload adjustability deliver a smooth ride and light, agile handling.
Semi-double-cradle frame allows a long wheelbase and extremely low seat height (26.6").
Hydraulic front fork with dual Syntallic bushings and dual rear shocks with five-position spring preload adjustability deliver a smooth ride and light, agile handling.

Rebel 250

Suzuki GZ250

Engine:

Fuel efficient four-stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, 2-valve engine with Twin Dome Combustion Chamber (TDCC). Provides a wide power band, good acceleration and with the simplicity of a single cylinder engine

Chasis/Suspension:

Large cruiser-style fuel tank, rear fender and comfortable 2-piece seat with low 27.8 inch seat height

Long 57-inch wheelbase supported by oil-damped front forks and preload-adjustable twin-shock rear suspension for a comfortable ride

GZ250

Sachs MadAss 125

Engine:

125cc

Light weight and has a low seat height of only 33.7 inches.

Madass

Yamaha TW200

Those big fat tires deliver great traction and rider comfort over a wide range of terrain, and they make the TW200 the most distinctive-looking dual purpose machine around.

Engine

Strong-pulling 196cc air-cooled, four-stroke single delivers torquey low- and mid-range power perfectly suited to off-road exploring.

Chasis/Suspension

A low seat and compact chassis help inspire confidence in anybody who rides the TW200, making it one of the most user friendly on/off-road bikes on the market.

Seat Height: 31.1in

Long, two-tone, motocross-style seat creates a balanced riding position for optimal rider movement and comfort.

TW200

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