A Puget Sound Safety Exclusive!
Puget Sound Safety has begun to offer motorcycle maintenance classes designed to provide riders with the simple skills to keep their motorcycles in top running condition. Basic maintenance is essential to staying safe on the road by avoiding mechanical failures that could cause a crash. Even if a crash is avoided, roadside breakdowns are inconvenient and expensive. Let us help keep you safe and save you money!
We accommodate clubs, groups and even custom classes!
Level I "What Every Motorcyclist Should Know"
This course is 6 hours of instruction. The text Motorcycle Owners Manual by Hugo Wilson is included with this course. For beginners (no experience necessary).
This level is designed to give basic knowledge and skills such as:
- The parts & pieces that make up your motorcycle (terminology)
- Adjustments for control, comfort, & fit
- Owner maintenance (oil change, cable inspections, chain maintenance, free-play adjustments, replacing light bulbs, etc.)
- Suspension (what it is and how to adjust it)
- Properly clean your motorcycle
- Preparing your bike for winter or long term storage
With this course you will learn how to do essential service and inspections in your driveway or garage using common tools. You will be able to identify the most needed repairs & perform detailed pre-ride inspections that can help avoid a dangerous accident or costly breakdown caused by disrepair. Keep your bike in top running condition or ensure that service performed by others is done correctly. As a bonus you will learn how to properly prepare your bike for winter/long term storage.
Level II "How It All Works"
This course is 8 hours of instruction. This course will utilize the text Motorcycle Owners Manual by Hugo Wilson which can be purchased at the course.
Beginner and intermediate students are welcome, however some familiarization with motorcycles is needed.
These are some of the topics Level II covers:
- What makes our bike go (air filters, fuel system care, electrical systems, spark plugs)
- What keeps it running (lubrication explained, cable lubrication, oil and oil filter changes)
- What stops us (brakes explained, changing brakes
- What drives our bikes (clutch, drive systems, chain & sprocket replacement)
- The parts to keep things rolling (wheel alignments, steering and suspension, suspension problems)
- Valve maintenance (4-stroke engines, what are valves, why they need adjustments, how to use a feeler gauge, what do we adjust)
Level II begins to explore how all of the parts work together to form complete systems. By learning how things are put together and interact you will be better able to identify and repair problems before they leave you stranded. Where as Level I is the "do it" class Level II is the "how does it all work" class.
Level I is recommended before taking Level II.
How much does it cost?
The Level I course costs $95 and includes a copy of the book Motorcycle Owners Manual by Hugo Wilson. The Level II course costs $150 and is a couple hours longer than Level I.
Courses scheduled at non-PSS locations may have an increased cost to compensate for instructor travel time and setup.
How do I sign up?
- Check the schedule for open availability. Click here to view the Schedule.
- Once you find a training date you are interested in you may register:
- Online (click the Register Now button next to your training date)
- Call our office (253) 770-8888 (Monday - Friday from 9am - 5pm)
- In person at our office (address is at the bottom of the page, or call for directions)
- For your convenience you may use your Visa or Mastercard over the phone or in person at our office to secure your spot.
- You will receive a confirmation letter (receipt) prior to your course start date with the appropriate information including directions.
Do I need my own motorcycle?
You are not required to have your own motorcycle with you at the class but it is highly recommended. The instructors will be able to tailor the content of the course to fit your make/model of motorcycle.
Where do you offer the courses?
Beginning in 2010 we will have four set locations:
- Olympia - At our Olympia classroom.
- Tacoma - At our Tacoma Mall classroom.
- Puyallup - At our office in our classroom.
- Seattle - At Ride West BMW in their Club Room.
If you have a group of people (i.e. a club) we can take the course to you. Call our office for information about a custom course date and location.
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