3 Wheel Basic Rider Course Description:
Made for anyone who wants to enjoy the fun of riding WITHOUT worrying about balancing on
two-wheels… and for those who realize it’s time to go from two-to-three wheels! No matter your reason, RidingSafety has a trike class for you. If you have your own trike, you can ride it. See why so many riders are triking!
LOCATION: Current location for the Classroom is at G & C Honda, 2415 E. 70th St., Shreveport, LA. Riding Range Location: Louisiana State Fair Grounds, 1000 Pershing Blvd., Shreveport, LA
FAQ: The questions below are asked all the time. Click on a question to see the answer. If you don’t see your question, please use this “Email” link to ask it.
1) Do I need my own 3 wheel motorcycle?
2) Do I need any experience on motorcycles or 3 wheelers?
3) What do I bring to class?
4) How long is the course?
5) What does it cost?
6) How do I get into a class?
7) What do I get when it’s done?
8) Anything else?
1) Do I need my own 3 wheeler? Yes
. 2) Do I need any motorcycle or 3 wheeler experience? No… the program starts with basics and just keeps building using great riding techniques. No experience necessary. Return to Top
3) What do I bring to class? We ask that you bring any full fingered gloves, sturdy footwear-over the ankle, eye protection (safety glasses or sunglasses or daily glasses), long sleeve shirt, long pants and of course a DOT helmet.
You need the following:
— Your 3 wheeler (You must be the owner of the motorcycle you are riding or provide proof the owner understands you are using it for training.)
— Motorcycle must be roadworthy (good tires, working brakes, bike burns more gas than oil, etc)
— Tire pressure and suspension checked according to MOM (Motorcycle Owner’s Manual) to ensure proper tire inflation
— Set suspension for how you usually ride
— Paperwork
— Valid photo driver license
— Current motorcycle registration
— Current motorcycle insurance
— Riding gear
— Helmet — minimum DOT (Department of Transportation) approved
— Eye protection — goggles, face shields, impact resistant prescription glasses are authorized
— No skin below the chin, which means:
—- Long sleeve shirt/jacket
—- Full fingered gloves
—- Long pants (not flared, no tears)
—- Ankle protecting sturdy footwear
—- 2 piece rain suit (we ride rain or shine) Return to Top
4) How long is the course? FThis is a two day class. We start on Friday evening from 5:30 PM- 9:30 PM (bike is NOT needed). Saturday starting at 7:30 until about 5 Return to Top
5) What does it cost? $304 per rider. Return to Top
6) How do I get into a class? You register on-line, and become part of the 3W Rider Pool. When RidingSafety schedules a class, you will be emailed and provided the date. If the scheduled date works for you, you accept the date and pay your tuition fee to secure a slot in the class — it is that simple. Link to 3Wheel Registration. Return to Top
7) What do I get when it’s done? A MSF (Motorcycle Safety Foundation) Completion Card — proof of training that is honored by most insurance companies for a discount on your motorcycle insurance premium. You also leave a better rider — with new techniques, a heightened awareness of motorcycling hazards, and more capability to defend yourself against them. Return to Top
8) Anything else? Yes, come expecting to have fun and learn to get comfortable maneuvering your 3 wheel motorcycle. Return to Top