Motorcycle Safety School -at SUNY Niagara

Fantastic experience: I recently took the MSF course in Sanborn, and I can’t recommend it enough, especially for beginners like myself. Ken, our instructor, was absolutely amazing! He was incredibly patient, understanding, and supportive, creating a welcoming environment where everyone felt comfortable and encouraged to learn. Our class included people at all skill levels—from those who had never been on a bike to those who had been riding since they were kids. Despite these differences, Ken’s approach brought us all together, and we supported each other every step of the way. He answered every question—no matter how basic or advanced—making sure everyone felt safe, included, and never judged. By the end of the course, I was so proud of our entire class. We all passed, which speaks to Ken’s skill as an instructor and the positive environment he created. It just goes to show that, regardless of your skill level, the right instructor, a good attitude, and the willingness to keep trying can make all the difference. If you’re considering learning to ride, this course is absolutely worth it!

Fantastic experience: I don’t typically write online reviews, but I wanted to write one about my experience at the Sanborn location MSS 2-day licensing course. After a bad experience at the other location, that I reported and was supported through by staff at MSS, I decided to try the course again at the Sanborn location. I had considered giving up and bailing on the class several times prior to taking it over this weekend out of fear that I would run into similar issues with staff or I would feel like a failure again. Nonetheless, I took this class over the weekend and had the instructor Ken. Ken was thorough, engaging, humorous, and made learning less anxiety-provoking. He allowed me to ask several questions and never made me feel stupid or dumb about not knowing something. His calming energy helped our class to bond better and he had good rapport with a couple students who had taken 1:1’s with him. He was able to make learning fun, but still respect the seriousness of the skills we were learning. I felt like he genuinely wanted us to succeed. The instructor of the course makes a world of difference and I was very grateful to have worked with Ken! I do recommend taking a 1:1 prior to this course so you can keep up a bit better with the other learners. I was able to practice with my dad several times beforehand and it definitely made a difference.

Fantastic experience: Me and my friend took the licensing course a month ago. Sue and gin were our instructors and they did a fantastic job. 10/10 would take the class again if they were the instructors and will recommend to my friends as well. Thank you again sue and gin!

Fantastic experience: Great course Ken was a great instructor learned a lot he made it fun

Fantastic experience: Kenneth Punnett was the instructor for this course. As a college student who has been very nervous about the entire process of gaining my motorcycle lesson, this coach was one of the best teachers I have had the pleasure of interacting with. First, he made the experience fun rather than stressful. From the continuous comedy, to the ongoing support and complimenting of every rider. Of course, this coach's feedback was also amazing! Very detailed and engaging feedback, which would continue to develop as skills increased or decreased. He would always demo each exercise before we began, and if we ever had any questions, they were encouraged and answered thoughtfully and clearly. It is rare that I make reviews for organizations, but this was one fun and enriching experience; which I will carry with me throughout my motorcycling journey. I highly encourage anyone looking to increase their motorcycle experience to attend this school!