A & J Motorcycle Safety School

Fantastic experience: I a 17yr old came to this school not knowing what to expect. if you are looking for a place to get your motorcycle license this is the place. They were extremely professional and simple with instruction. They were also very patient and I never felt like any task was too large because of how they instructed us. I had a lot of fun while taking this class but, I learned even more. I would highly recommend coming here I drove 3 1/2 hours for it and I have no regrets.

Fantastic experience: A&J is your best chance at passing your motorcycle test, hands down! Dave and Chris are very good instructors being patient when things don’t go right, providing the necessary feedback for improvement. I highly recommend them.

Fantastic experience: If you want to learn to ride, want to feel comfortable, have fum and learn then go here! These folks are the absolute best!! My wife does t even want to ride and she scheduling her two days after I just did mine!

Fantastic experience: Great facility with second to none instructors! Two days of fun and learning!

Fantastic experience: Fun !

Fantastic experience: Absolutely great experience! My class had Dave and I can't tell you enough, it was humorous, serious and just an extremely great learning experience. I wouldn't want to have gone anywhere else. I plan to send my daughter here too asap. Really really great experience! Thanks Dave you da best, and hope to see you guys again soon!

Fantastic experience: I couldn’t be happier about choosing A&J. Not only are the instructors kind and funny, they create a great, positive atmosphere to learn in and are great teachers encouraging you every step of the way. HIGHLY recommend A&J if you are looking to learn how to ride!!

Fantastic experience: My 18 yr son loved the class and got his license today. He was very impressed with the professionalism and humor of the dynamic father and daughter team. Keep it up.

Fantastic experience: Just finished my all woman's class today (5/3) absolutely loved the class. Dave and Chris were great! They were really good at explaining to each individual person what they needed to start doing/work on more throughout the whole course, then would praise them when they got it down. Highly recommend them!

Fantastic experience: Outstanding course, highly recommend. Kate and Kyle are top-notch instructors. Learned so much and feel the appropriate level of confidence as a new rider. Lives up to its motto of Serious Fun.

Fantastic experience: The instructors were very knowledgeable and enthusiastic to TEACH people how to safely ride a motorcycle.The course was well marked and maintained. They made sure everyone there felt welcome and I am very glad I decide to go to A&J to get my license. I wish the class was longer so I could continue to ride with these guys!!

Fantastic experience: I came to the BRC class with zero experience on a motorcycle. Dave and Chris are amazing instructors and really care about the students, their safety, and their success! I would highly recommend this driving school and will plan to take more advanced classes in the future! Thanks Dave and Chris for creating a learning environment that makes it fun and safe to learn in!

Fantastic experience: Purchased my brand new Ryker and took the 3 wheel class. I was scheduled at KMD driving school in Winslow which would have been much closer to where I live in Southern Maine but called me the day before and said we overbooked and called to cancel. They did not apologize at all and said we can reschedule you in mid August. My class was set for Tuesday May 16th. I thought they were calling to confirm not cancel. On a hope and prayer I called A and J explained the situation and the owner was awesome got me in the very next class which was May 22nd and May 23rd. So happy to go there the instructors made it fun, learning, and very educational. I would highly recommend them to anyone going for their bike license. To this day the other class at KMD still has not reached out.

Fantastic experience: Kate and Kyle were amazing instructors very good with Communication it was a fun learning experience definitely recommend them

Fantastic experience: Dave and Kyle the instructors at A and J need a raise. I'm a novice rider and after taking the beginner course (BRC) this past weekend , I have more confidence and now possess the proper skills and techniques to help me become a better and safe rider. I would recommend to anyone no matter what you think your skill level is , to take the BRC challenge. Thank you A and J for making me and the roads I ride on a safer place.

Negative experience: Not safe! Great example of how unsafe they are. Pick up truck with advertising almost ran me off the road on on ramp by Texas roadhouse at 5:15 pm 4/26. Would never go there.

Fantastic experience: Outstanding at what they do! They make the learning how to be a safe motorcycle operator fun as well as extremely informative. Keep up the GREAT work A&J Motorcycle Safety School School! You folks are rocking it and setting the bar for other Motorcycle safety programs in our wonderful state of Maine!!.

Negative experience: I wouldn’t recommend A&J’s motorcycle safety school for new riders with no experience even though they claim that they are new rider friendly. I took their class in 2019 as a new rider, with a large class full of somewhat experienced riders whether it be dirt bikes, etc. I asked many questions and they seemed to get annoyed, I didn’t receive much help, and when riding, I dropped my bike due to lack of information and experience regardless of my effort to learn. When this happened they kicked me out of class and took my money anyways (even though this is their fault for the misleading information that this is a beginner friendly course and the lack of instruction and willingness to help me). The misleading information and kicking me out of class while continuing to pocket my money even though I did not get the service I paid for was shady on their part and extremely discouraging as I had chose this school based on their good reviews and had a high opinion of them until my experience with them. On top of that, they told me to practice riding before I come back, promoting unsafe riding rather than just teaching me like I had paid for. I wouldn’t recommend them due to their questionable actions, unethical advice and not following their own refund policy. In conclusion, it seems like this business is only in it for the money rather than genuinely caring about students learning to safely ride. As a follow up, I took a rider safety course at Central Maine Harley Davidson in 2020 and they had a more personable instructor who cared about each individuals knowledge of safely riding and actually took the time to teach me and others in my class properly. I received my motorcycle endorsement first try and have been riding since. The information I learned from Central Maine Motorcycle academy versus AJ’s is comparable like night and day. Central Maine Harley did it right and taught me everything I needed to to be a safe rider. I wouldn’t recommend AJ’s and I was very disappointed in their business.

Fantastic experience: Awesome experience, first time riding! The instructors have a passion for riding and are very capable. Drills are used to ease students through the hardest parts of getting started. Each skill builds on the next and work towards basic and urgent maneuvering. The drills are run at a pace that ensures everyone has the skill and has built it before moving on. They can answer just about any bike question you can think of, so don't be shy! The instructors bring their energy and make the course a lot of fun. If you need a sterile, PC environment you might get agitated, but for anyone else, it's a good time. They tie right into the Maine licensing laws, so once you pass the riding and written tests, you get a certificate that grants you 60 days of riding. Take that thing to the BMV and cash it in for a real license! Just do fill out the whole green form - you actually do need your social and all that or the state will reject it.

Fantastic experience: Great facility for teaching folks motorcycle safety and safe driving skills. Very friendly instructors and owner! Highly recommended!

Fantastic experience: Took the 3 wheel course this weekend. Learned a lot and had fun! I’m 55 and so excited to get riding!

Fantastic experience: The experience was amazing. I went into this course not even knowing how to turn a motorcycle on and I left with my license. The instructors were extremely friendly and only used positive reinforcement to help their students. They were also very good at correcting things that students were doing wrong and as someone their availability was also amazing and I would 10 out of 10 recommend this course to anyone

Fantastic experience: The class was a good combination of learning, being safe, and having fun. The instructors provided each student with detailed and personalized tips and instructions on how to improve after each lesson and exercise. The instructors were also very encouraging and determined on making sure every rider developed confidence and skill during exercises. If I could give them 6 stars I would.

Fantastic experience: I took a trike course the instructor Larry, Kyle and Chris were awesome at teaching us to ride safe and cautious and making sure we understood everything that was being presented to us, I would highly recommend A&J Motorcycle Safety School!

Fantastic experience: Absolutely wonderful class!! Great instructors that are very knowledgeable and more than helpful to new riders!! Such a great atmosphere even during the rain I still had a wonderful time. 10 out of 10 recommend!

Fantastic experience: Great place. Great guys. Made me feel comfortable. highly recommended!!

Fantastic experience: Fantastic school. I went in knowing nothing about bikes and left learning tons, everyone who works there are fantastic and super down to earth. Would recommend to anybody.

Fantastic experience: This class is really great for beginners and people that have experience u do learn alot and the staff make the class extremely fun I would recommend this class to anybody that wants a motorcycle license this is the safety class u want to take!!!

Fantastic experience: i can't recommend A&J enough! the teachers were fantastic! they made it interesting, entertaining, and most importantly informative. if your even just thinking about lessons just do it and go to A&J. simple as that

Fantastic experience: This BRC course at A & J gives you more confidence for riding and really drills in how to keep yourself and others safe while riding. The instructors are great, and if you are feeling nervous, they are awesome at making you feel more relaxed before every exercise on the bikes (that also means don't hesitate to ask questions!). The techniques you will learn fully prepare you for the evaluation at the end, and if you pay attention, and listen to their advice, you will be on the way to being a better rider. One thing they said that I will focus on (paraphrasing), 'learn something every time you go for a ride'. Looking forward to taking the advanced class after putting some serious work/miles on my bike. Highly recommend A & J!

Fantastic experience: Wonderful people, very thorough and experienced. Always safety first.

Fantastic experience: Great place to learn to ride! I have no prior experience, and the instructors were fun, engaging, and dedicated to making sure we all learned how to be comfortable on a motorcycle with the basics! Would go back to them in a heartbeat to learn more! Definitely recommend them!

Fantastic experience: Very well knowledgeable instructors and very layed back to go at the pace you are comfortable at. If you don't understand a task they will help you or demonstrate it for you.

Fantastic experience: Excellent course. They make it fun. Would recommend to anyone looking to get a motorcycle license

Fantastic experience: Excellent school, great people, and extremely knowledgeable!

Fantastic experience: Very thorough training, very nice fun instructors. Would highly recommend this motorcycle school to anyone. What they can do with new drivers that have never even been on a bike before is amazing. Great job guys.

Fantastic experience: Great time and a great opportunity to learn. Thank you!

Fantastic experience: I love the school and the trainers. Wish the exercises were longer though. Well worth the cost.

Fantastic experience: Great humor and hospitality

Fantastic experience: Just went to a class this weekend and really learned a lot and had a great time. Good instructors and collaborative environment. Also a super nice area so a great place to stay and explore if you don't live locally (as I don't).

Fantastic experience: I have never ridden a motorcycle outside a parking lot before and after taking this class i have learned how to have full control of a motorcycle while i am on it. The instructors are fantastic. They are very knowledgeable and know exactly what they are doing. They also do an amazing job at making sure the students understand the information and are comfortable on a bike. I would 100% reccommend any new rider to take this course. After the second day i was very comfortable riding and maneuvering a motorcycle.

Fantastic experience: Took a class with them fall of '16. They prepared me to be a cautious yet confident rider. My first bite is a Honda 1100 first time ever riding. They were great.

Fantastic experience: The best!

Fantastic experience: Staff was patient and encouraged the students to have confidence in themselves. Amazing environment to learn and everyone passed that were able to stick it out. Highly recommended for anyone who is experienced or new to riding, man or woman. The skills that they teach will stay with you for a lifetime of riding. Thank you guys very much for everything. Kylie

Fantastic experience: This is the best motorcycle school and I highly recommend taking this course Both instructors are the best and both class and outdoor training were very informative and patiently taught Love These Guys !!!!

Fantastic experience: Excellent way to learn how to ride a motorcycle and to get your motorcycle license. I had only been on a dirt bike once in my life and was able to get my motorcycle license after the 3 day class. The best way to get a motorcycle license in my opinion. Definitely well worth the money. The instructors did their best to make the classroom part as interesting in possible. A lot of time spent learning on a motorcycle was great although it was extremely hot out. There were maybe 20 people in the class and everyone passed the test. I would highly recommend this school if you are looking to get your license.

Fantastic experience: Fantastic class, very well put together. Instructors were full of knowledge and personal experience. The class was awesome. I am so glad I went. Thank you Larry and Nat