Fox Powersports Grand Rapids Lessons On The Range

While attending Fox Riding Academy you will learn the following.

  • 1. Familiarization

    Identify location and operation of important controls and major parts. Review mounting/dismounting procedures. Use engine start and shutdown procedures

  • 2. Using the Friction Zone

    Become skilled in using the clutch friction zone for control

  • 3. Starting & Stopping Drill

    Learn clutch/throttle coordination to start out and stop with precision and control

  • 4. Shifting & Stopping

    Shift gears and stop smoothly

  • 5. Adjusting Speed & Turning

    Develop the basic skills of adjusting speed and turning (counter-steering technique)

  • 6. Controls-Skills Practice

    Combine throttle, clutch, and brake use with a variety of maneuvers

  • 7. Cornering

    Develop the slow/look/press/roll technique for smooth, precise cornering

  • 8. Matching Gears to Speed

    Practice matching gear shifting to road speed

  • 9. Stopping Quickly

    Develop quick-stop capabilities

  • 10. Limited-Space Maneuvers

    Refine maneuvering skills to allow turns in limited spaces

  • 11. Pressing to Initiate Lean

    Develop deeper understanding of counter-steering for initiating turns

  • 12. Cornering Judgment

    Develop cornering finesse through additional rider judgment of entry speed and degree of curve

  • 13. Negotiating Curves

    Demonstrate smooth and precise cornering techniques through various paths of travel

  • 14. Stopping Quickly in a Curve

    Learn techniques to maintain control while stopping in a curve

  • 15. Obstacles & Lane Changes

    Develop proficiency in crossing over obstacles. Practice making safe lane changes

  • 16. Avoiding Hazards

    Learn the collision-avoidance skills of swerving and quick braking

  • 17. Skills Practice

    Capstone exercise that combines a variety of maneuvers

  • Skill Test

    To assess basic skills using a U-turn, swerve, quick stop and cornering maneuver. To demonstrate basic motorcycle control skills and ability to avoid and obstacle. To demonstrate ability to use the proper technique to negotiate a curve

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