California Motorcyclist Safety Program - CMSP

Negative experience: This place was the worst for me. They string you along like your passing then nail you on the skills test. I've been riding and owning Harleys since I was in my 20s. I own 2 bikes now. I scored 96 on The written test and on the skills test they said I didn't understand, huh? After you fail the skills test of course you can pay $250 and take it again. Then someone calls you at home to convince you it was your fault. Some of thier bikes are not even street legal, no mirrors, broken tail lights etc. When they called me at home I stringed them along like it was cool, I hope they see this review and feel how I felt. If you're not passing or so called don't understand then you shouldn't move forward period. It also means they haven't done their job and 1 things for damn sure,they're not always right. I'm in my 60s now and ride a chopper and 2018 Street Glide. I have a commercial license and M1 since 2015. I see why Matthew Harley doesn't use them anymore. So if you're prepared to spend $600 go to them. I'm a veteran so I'm going back to Matthew's Harley. I learned my lesson.

Fantastic experience: I had a great experience! I did the eRider online course and riding training at the Visalia location. 29170 Drive 85, Visalia, CA. Instructions are knowledgeable, fun, and supportive. ️

Fantastic experience: Took the 1 day premier course 1-31-25. As someone who’s been riding/racing dirt since early childhood and new to street I came in thinking I was an okay street rider. Decided to sign up for the course anyway to avoid doing the dmv test. I learned very quickly riding street is completely different technique and I had a lot of room for improvement. Ofir and Stephanie are great teachers and I can genuinely say I learned a lot. I now have a much better foundation to build upon and the difference in stability, control, and confidence on the bike is night and day. This class was worth every penny.

Fantastic experience: Trained 11/30 & 12/1 at the Visalia airport under Al and Ron as the instructors and I just want to say these courses are amazing, I felt like if I was training with family the entire time alongside my trainers and fellow riders. Trainers are great instructors, make you feel comfortable, motivate you, treat you as human beings and last but not least they train you efficiently and teach you skills you’ll remember for a lifetime. I highly recommend this course to any new or experienced rider and for my instructors you are greatly appreciated, thank you.

Fantastic experience: Hi, Do you guys have a number I can call. I would like to know if I can enroll on a course, I live in Fresno, I'm 18 and I'm about turn 19 but I've never ridden a motorcycle in my life or own a motorcycle. I have knowledge on how to turn on a motorcycle and upshift and downshift a motorcycle because I've been learning on the Internet, I'm looking forward to be a new rider.

Fantastic experience: Great instructors learned a lot more after 20 years of riding.

Negative experience: Wouldn’t recommend this class in fresno the instructor’s do not explain well and do not follow the book and what’s worst is they’ll tell you how you passed just to get a call a day or 2 later saying you failed…also the dealer will push a bike on you pretty hard on you… recommend Visalia for the class it’s night and day

Negative experience: Reading the reviews wish I would of took this course 4years ago with Kristie and Nathan. 1star the other girl that was with me was crying cuz riding a 500cc Harley for 5hrs 1st time ever will kill your grip and arms. So being the only 2girls in class, yep we didn't pass. Wish the class would be broken down into more days less hours cuz wearing a heavy helmet for 6hrs was soo bad. Only part I loved was riding that was soo much fun doing the turns, so start off with a regular bike I highly recommend for your balance and close turns.

Fantastic experience: What's the schedule for the beginners class? Is it on weekends? And what is the prize?

Fantastic experience: This place is awesome the instructors were so cool and nice..they teach you stuff to rude safe on the road even if your experienced or not. They were really helpful..did one day today need to do one more tomorrow and I will get my m1 license. Even the in class training is good it will give you more knowledge for sure. I would highly recommend registering to take this course if your a rider or new to it. I loved it and I been riding for years.

Fantastic experience: Best experience of my life CJ & Warren I could not ask for a better dynamic duo…

Fantastic experience: I took the training for here. That was really good experience. Also helpful for future motorcycle driving.

Fantastic experience: Outstanding clas even for the seasoned rider

Fantastic experience: Great training no matter what level your at.

Fantastic experience: The Best! These Instructors take someone who has never been on a motorcycle and teach them to ride safely.No matter your skill level you will learn to be a better rider.And they make it fun looking forward to the intermediate class.

Fantastic experience: Oli great classroom instructor, Chris and Garrett handle the outside class. Wow what a great experience of learning the proper technique.

Fantastic experience: Taking the Beginner Motorcycle Riding course here is a definite must if you are looking to get a bike or already have one. Kristen and Nathan ware absolutely spot on when it comes to training no matter what skill level you are. I had never riden anything other than quads so this was a whole new world. Both Kristen and Nathan are so patient when coaching and patient when it takes a couple tries to get the hang of the new skill being taught. I really wish this class would be mandatory to ride a bike. So much great information in the classroom portion as well that I would have never thought about unless I took this class. Lee who instructs the classroom portion of the course was a great teacher. He broke down scenarios and really explained himself well. He also had a great since of humor so that made it fun and kept us engaged. I have a total different perspective and respect for motorcycles.

Fantastic experience: CHRIS AND PAPPI ARE THE BEST! This course is amazing for beginner riders (like myself). You have to make sure that you pay attention to their instructions, they are there to help! You also have to trust yourself. The bike doesn't want to fall over unless you yourself make it fall. Thanks again guys I really had a blast. P.S. GIVE CHRIS AND PAPPI A RAISE! -LEVI!!!

Fantastic experience: Great instructors, learned very important information, highly recommend.

Fantastic experience: Fantastic program. Hadn't be on a motor cycle since the 60's. Wanted to start riding again at 82yoa. Patient, very understanding. Received all the help I needed. Learned to ride again. Thanks Pat & Christian. Great Experience

Fantastic experience: It was awesome, great instructors and good training schedule,,,,,,certainly recommend

Fantastic experience: My husband took the motorcycle safety course. I have to say I feel a lot better about him riding since he took the course. He learned a lot. The instructors were great. I would recommend the course to new and old drivers. Alot of people pick up bad habits over the years its good to go over motorcycle safety.

Negative experience: It strikes me as a complete scam. You still have to pay for and take the test at the DMV.

Fantastic experience: I almost have a chance to experience this place but I was late this morning. Because I took 4 hours drove from L.A and gotta drive back before the other day so I quit the class. But this is a very professional place, looks clean, and the bikes are new, staff is helpful even though they rejected me but I can tell. Very good place! I’m on my way back to L.A HOPE Next time I have better luck.

Fantastic experience: Very helpful

Fantastic experience: The instructors are great. They really know how to teach someone with no motorcycle skills at all.. They are very patient and teach property riding. Any one that wants to learnd how to ride.. Must attent this class

Positive experience: It's okay. Basic skills.

Fantastic experience: All of the instructors were very competent very nice and thorough with what they taught you. You got to ride actual Harley-Davidson Street motorcycles and learn on something bigger than a moped

Fantastic experience: Helpful staff. Knowledgeable instructors. You will definitely come out more confident in riding a motorcycle if you are a newbie. A con though: You better pass the written test the first time, or else they will charge you $75 to re-take it. I personally did not see the reason why. I mean, I took it during their business hour.

Fantastic experience: Training was awesome got my license and my bike...

Fantastic experience: Great instructors, fun experience, definitely learned a lot. Highly recommend. Plus you get to learn on a Harley street 500 rather than a rebel or grom.

Fantastic experience: I just completed the beginners course and very much enjoyed it. My classroom teacher was Lee and he taught at Mathews Harley Davidson. My in field instructor were Warren and Ike and I enjoyed both of them. They are very positive. The facility is also very nice and was built by Mathews. The beginners classes drive a HD street 500