Black Bag
Motorcycle Testing

Black Bag
Motorcycle Training

Your safety, is our business.

Hello! Thanks for taking the time to research your Colorado motorcycle class options.
At BLACK B.A.G. Training, we’ve been offering quality motorcycle classes at a fair price for over 17 years.
Our main concern is giving new and continuing riders the training and knowledge
they need to get on the road and stay safe.

We partner with the best, and offer you nothing less.

Black Bag Motorcycle Training works with organizations like the Red Cross and Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF) to offer certified Motorcycle Operator Safety Training courses. In addition to qualifying you for a Motorcycle “M” Endorsement, successful completion of a M.O.S.T. course can earn you valuable discounts on riding gear, parts, insurance, and even a brand new motorcycle!

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Introductory RiderCourse | $50

Not sure if motorcycle riding is for you? Take our introductory course and find out!

Basic RiderCourse | $240

If you need to get your Motorcycle License Endorsement and don’t have a lot of motorcycling experience this is the class for you.

Intermediate RiderCourse | $75

Looking to develop your skills? Take our intermediate course and get more practice!

Once a student, always a student.

Once you pay for a class, such as the BRC, you can come back and repeat it on a space available basis as often as you need. If you fail the first time, you can always come back and take the course again at no additional charge. We are the only motorcycle school in Colorado to offer that service!

If you decide you need a refresher — say you took the course but didn’t buy a bike right away and want to refresh your skills — on a space available basis you can also come back and take the class again.

We want you to be a success!

Motorcycle Lessons, DMV Testing, and More

At Black Bag Motorcycle Training, we strive to provide the coaching and experience you need to improve your overall riding skills and stay safe on the road. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced rider, we have a motorcycle lesson just for you! Register for a class today and start riding with confidence, common sense, and the skills you need to tackle any curve along the way.

Basic RiderCourse (Most Popular Service)

If you need to get your Motorcycle License Endorsement and don’t have a lot of motorcycling experience, this is the class for you. The Basic RiderCourse is a 16-19 hour two-day program which provides classroom and actual motorcycle operator training (20 – 25 miles of riding) in a controlled, off-street environment. No experience is necessary, but a good sense of balance is required (you must be able to ride a bicycle).

In the Basic RiderCourse , you will learn to have more fun by riding your motorcycle safely. This course introduces students to the basics of riding, including what to wear, how to stop, start, and control your motorcycle, as well as strategies to maneuver your bike in tough situations. Here’s a short list of some of the topics covered in this course:

Introduction to motorcycling
Protective gear / what to wear
Controls (i.e. clutch and brakes)
Pre-ride preparation/inspection
Riding strategies to avoid trouble and stay safe on the road
Driving and riding impairments such as the use of drugs and alcohol
Maneuvering your motorcycle and avoiding obstacles
Passing/lane changes
Riding at night
Collision avoidance skills
Swerving
Special situations
Carrying a passenger or cargo
Dealing with tire failure
Dealing with animals
And other topics, all included to increase your motorcycle riding enjoyment and safety

You must complete the MSF BRC workbook prior to class (a 2-3 hour task). The workbook is included in the class fee.

Introductory RiderCourse

If you’re not sure that motorcycling is for you and are concerned about committing to a full two day class, the Introductory RiderCourse is an excellent option. This is a 2-3 hour class that reviews basic motorcycle or scooter riding concepts including:

Pre ride safety check (personal gear and motorcycle / scooter)
Mounting/dismounting
Posture/balance
Clutch/throttle control
Walking the motorcycle/scooter (under power)
Braking
Slow, controlled turns

At the end of this course you will have two choices:

Stop with the knowledge that you gave it a try, and have decided that motorcycling is not for you.
Continue on with the Basic Rider Course (BRC), and we’ll credit the $50 you paid for the introductory course towards the BRC.

It’s up to you.

Intermediate RiderCourse

This class is for those who have just completed the Basic RiderCourse, but would still like to get more practice before you head out on the road or buy a bike. NO REQUIRED TEST, 1/2 day class, a little faster pace than the BRC and it’s FUN!

The Intermediate RiderCourse includes about 4 hours of riding time and covers eight of the key exercises from the Basic RiderCourse with no required testing. However, at the end of class, an optional license waiver test is offered at no additional fee.

BRC2 (Experienced RiderCourse w/ License Waiver)

This is the EXACT same course that other schools are charging up to $250.00 dollars for! It’s a half day course, you use your own motorcycle, and it may qualify graduates for insurance premium discounts with some motorcycle insurers.

Even if you’ve been riding for some time, there’s always something new to learn. Increasing numbers of seasoned riders are flocking to the half-day Experienced RiderCourse to hone their skills and fine-tune the mental skills they need to survive in traffic.

You’ll learn to balance the mental and physical aspects of safe riding, manage risk, increase visibility and optimize your lane position. The Experienced RiderCourse also covers protective gear, the effects of alcohol and other drugs on riding, rider responsibility, motorcycle inspection/care, and can include an optional skill evaluation and knowledge test.

Using your own motorcycle, you’ll practice managing traction, stopping quickly, cornering and swerving.

Private Lessons

Private lessons are taught by Bob Frank, owner of BLACK B.A.G., LLC. Bob is an MSF RiderCoach Trainer. In addition to teaching students to ride, Bob teaches individuals to become qualified RiderCoaches, who in turn teach other students to ride! He’s a ‘Train the Trainer’ instructor for MSF.

For all private lesson requests, please call Bob Frank at 303-233-0081. Bob has personally taught over 4,000 individual students as well as instructed and mentored 35+ RiderCoaches.

Cost | $65.00 hr | 3 hour minimum

DMV Testing (Riding & Written)

We are a State of Colorado Certified DMV Motorcycle Testing Facility. We administer the exact same test that the state requires to receive a permit or license endorsement. We administer tests by appointment only. Please call us at 303-233-0081 for further information or to schedule an appointment.

The required paperwork and test can normally be completed in 30 minutes or less, so you can complete it during your lunch hour or right after work. We operate one of the only certified lighted night time DMV Test Ranges in Colorado.

You must have your State of Colorado Motorcycle Learners Permit in hand before you can take the DMV Riding Test. In addition, please bring the following gear:

Helmet, must be DOT approved 3/4 or full faced. If you don’t have one we provide helmets.
Eye protection, regular eyeglasses or sunglasses.
Sturdy (leather) full fingered gloves.
Long sleeved shirt or jacket.
Sturdy full length, non flared, pants (Levis).
Sturdy (rubber soled) boots or shoes that cover the ankle.

We’ll work with you and your busy schedule to help get you legal! Call Bob Frank at 303-233-0081 and schedule your Motorcycle DMV Test today!

Riding Test Fee | $35.00 on your motorcycle | $40 on your 3 wheeler | $50 on our motorcycle

American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED Seminars

Learning to ride, or learning to ride better, is only one part of the equation.

We feel that riders should first be able to take care of themselves in the event of an accident or emergency, and thus be able to help others under the same or more adverse conditions. During your rider education we will focus on your riding skills, but not neglect to cover a lot of “what if” scenarios should things go wrong on the road. While we won’t be able to cover everything during an MSF stand-alone class, you will get a flavor of what additional training you may need.

The American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED class gives individuals the knowledge and skills they need to recognize and provide basic care for injuries and sudden illnesses, including how to use an automated external defibrillator (AED) for victims of sudden cardiac arrest until advanced medical personnel arrive. During the class, we focus on situations a rider might encounter as well as cover what the general public would be exposed to.

Learning objectives include:

How to recognize and handle an emergency.
How to check the scene for safety and the victim for consciousness.
When and how to move a victim from a dangerous scene.
When to call and how to interact with the emergency medical services (EMS) system.
Why and how to apply basic precautions to reduce the risk of disease transmission during and after providing care.
How to prioritize care for life threatening injuries or sudden illnesses.
How to check a conscious victim for life and non-life threatening conditions.
How to recognize the signals of a heart attack and how to give care.
How to recognize and care for a victim of sudden illness.
How to recognize and care for different types of wounds, including burns and bleeding.
How to recognize and care for a victim of a heat or cold related emergency.
How to care for a victim who is having a breathing emergency.
How to perform CPR to an adult.
Precautions for using an AED (demonstration of use on an adult experiencing cardiac arrest).
How to control external bleeding.
How to recognize and care for muscle, bone and joint injuries, including injuries to the head, neck and back.

Classes can be held at our location or on your site. We can accommodate up to 20 people at our location for most Classroom Seminars, American Red Cross, Group Riding, and Accident Scene Management classes.

Additional Course: Group Riding – $15.00 per person

Group Riding is a short, fun, non-riding (off the motorcycle) course on safe methods for street group riding. It involves viewing a short video tape, reading a workbook, and a moderated class discussion.

Please call Bob Frank at 303-233-0081 for more information about Red Cross Seminars, Group Riding, or Accident Scene Management Classes.

Gift Cards and Referral Incentives

Referral Incentives: As a way of saying ‘Thank You’, we offer an incentive of $10 for each referral. When you think enough of our services to send your family and friends to us for training, we want to show our appreciation with a small, but sincere, Thank You. To receive the referral incentive, the referred student must provide us your full name at the time of the class.

Gift Certificates can be purchased in specific amounts or in $25 multiples to help pay for a class. We can accept payment now and apply it to a specific class at a later date.

The recipient must call and register for a specific class prior to attending.

“Four wheels move the body, two wheels move the soul.”
-Harley Davidson

Visit Black Bag Training at 8820 Washington St Denver, CO 80229!

MSF Course Information

You will participate in classroom activities with up to 15 other individuals and ride with up to 7 people with similar experience levels on 250cc or less motorcycles/scooters in a controlled, safe, and relaxed range environment.

You must bring the following gear with you:

DOT approved helmet (3/4 or full faced). If you don’t have one we provide helmets.
Eye protection, regular eyeglasses or sunglasses.
Sturdy (leather) full fingered gloves.
Long sleeved shirt or jacket.
Sturdy full length, non flared, pants (Levis).
Sturdy (rubber soled) boots or shoes that cover the ankle.

What sets BLACK B.A.G. apart from other schools?

Our company is owned and led by Bob Frank, a certified Motorcycle Safety Foundation RiderCoach Trainer (RCT). Bob has won MSF’s ‘RiderCoach Trainer of the Year’ award in 2005 and 2011. In addition to being an outstanding motorcycle coach, Bob has EMT experience and is an American Red Cross certified trainer with experience teaching Accident Scene Management classes.

Pricing

We offer the most competitive pricing in the state, including 2-day Basic Rider Courses for just $240! Other Denver area schools charge up to $350.00 for the same training!

Motorcycles

Our motorcycle fleet consists of Honda’s, Suzuki’s, and Yamaha’s. They range in engine size from 125cc’s to 250cc’s. The seat heights range from 25″ to 33″ and weigh between 250 and 325 pounds. We also have 125cc scooters to choose from.

Curriculum

All schools teaching the Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF) RiderCourses use the same material and are certified by the same organization. We feel we offer an excellent training option for you.

Classroom, range, and location details

Our riding range provides a dedicated smooth surface for training use only. For student safety, comfort, and convenience we provide a permanent dedicated classroom with heat and air conditioning, running water, microwave, refrigerator, and a real restroom. You can park within 50 feet of the classroom and range facility, and we are within walking distance to over 20 restaurants within a five block radius.

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