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WHAT TO EXPECT DURING YOUR HARLEY DAVIDSON RIDING ACADEMY EXPERIENCE

Now’s the perfect time to get ready for Riding Academy. Get ready for your Harley Davidson classes, the classroom and range experiences.

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More Questions? e-mail us @ ridingacademy@hooliganhd.com

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Get Ready to Ride Orientation


Excited about Riding Academy but wondering what to expect? We’re here for you! 

Get a head start before your class by joining the Get Ready to Ride Orientation.  

  • We’ll make sure you’re ready to roll with the proper riding gear like a jacket, gloves, boots, and most importantly, a helmet.
  • Receive a Discount on your Riding Gear purchase. 
  • Go on a tour of the dealership, introduce you to the staff, and get a feel for the controls on a Genuine Harley-Davidson® motorcycle. 

This orientation will help you feel comfortable, prepared, and relaxed to get on the bike for your first class.

Give us a call or e-mail us to schedule @ ridingacademy@hooliganhd.com

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GEAR LIST

ESSENTIAL GEAR

Having the best experience in class requires appropriate motorcycle gear. Check out what you should bring on day one.

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MEN'S MOTORCYCLE GEAR

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NEED TO KNOW

The riding Academy Class at Hooligan Harley-Davidson is $250.00 for a three day class.

You'll need a valid automobile driver's license or learner's permit, and have the ability to ride a bicycle.

You'll need to bring the following:

  • Your Driver's License and/or Learner's Permit
  • Proof of completion of any pre-required course study
  • Any materials provided to you prior to or during class
  • Long-sleeve shirt or jacket
  • Long pants (heavy denim or riding pants recommended)
  • Over-the-ankle boots (sturdy, not canvas, low heel)
  • Eye protection (helmet visor, eye glasses, sun glasses, goggles acceptable)
  • Full-finger gloves (motorcycle specific recommended)
  • DOT-certified helmet style based on the requirements of your state.

SHOP MEN'S MOTORCYCLE GEAR FOR NEW RIDERS

SHOP WOMEN'S MOTORCYCLE GEAR FOR NEW RIDERS

For the riding portion, the H-D® dealer will provide you with a Harley-Davidson®motorcycle suited for the course.

Contact your local Harley-Davidson Dealer with any questions you have about Riding Academy

You must attend the entire course and participate. You must come to class with all the required safety gear and have completed the MSF online E-Course (if required by your state) and pass the riding evaluation at the end of the range sessions. 

Yes. A lunch break is incorporated to all full days of Riding Academy.

Yes. However, we recommend that all riders take the Harley-Davidson Riding Academy Class to learn the rules of the road

Contact your dealer as soon as possible to get rescheduled into another class. There may be additional fees to change classes, consult with your dealer.

Riding Academy classes take place rain or shine, hot or cold. Be ready for whatever your local weather might have in store for you. In the event of dangerous weather, the class will be halted. Arrangements will be made to adjust the schedule around the weather if possible. Consult with your Coaches and or Academy Manager if weather results in a class being rescheduled or cancelled.  

Yes! The bike you try is a 100% street-ready Harley-Davidson® motorcycle.