Comments from Students:

We get letters from our former students!
If you have taken the class and would like to add your comments please press on the "flying pig" and send me your comments by e-mail.
Thanks, Carol.

Zsolt, ( awesome name)
My buddy and I would like to congratulate you and you staff on the professional training that you provided to our class. Your unflappable patience with all the students (some more than others) was apparent at the end of the class which was displayed by everyone's marked improvement in their ridding skills. I'm not sure about the other riders but between Bill and myself, combined, total over 100+ years of ridding experience and like most baby boomer cyclist we felt that we were a bit above average in the proficiency dept. That is until we met "The Zsolten" of motorcycle maneuvering. I can't really say what we expected out of the class, having attended numerous m/c training classes, but what we got was probably the most thorough and useful information and practical training we have ever received. If anyone deserves an "ATTABOY" for contributing to public safety in motorcycling it is definitely Northwest Motorcycle instructional school Inc. Without a doubt our shadows will definitely always be behind us thanks to you.
Regards
Ron Jett
Bill Kessler

Hi Carol
Well I passed and after 4 days on the course I found it wasn't so much about the certificate I got, as it was about the skills I had learned. I felt I was a pretty good rider when I came to school but with room for improvement. Just didn't know how much room. Well Zsolt, Craig and Jim didn't waste any time showing me how much room there was. I truly enjoyed the class in every way.

The instructors are very knowledgeable and skilled in riding motorcycles and have a special way of teaching there skill to all the different skilled level students. This was defiantly not a one size fits all type of course. They worked with each student at there skill level and every one was a much better rider when there left.

Well I am not sure but i think there is a new time on the proficiency course to beat. I know I wasn't close to it. And by the way the proficiency exam is just like it sounds it test your riding skills like they have never been tested before but after you pass it (TWICE) you feel like you can do anything on a bike. Again thank you guys, I not only learned a lot but I had lots of fun doing it
Thank you
Jim Francis
Craig,
I never knew a motorcycle, especially one as big as a Harley-Davidson, could do so much more. Through your class I have learned how to be in far better control of not only the motorcycle, but myself and the situation. The escape measures, while a challenge for me at first, may save me from a serious injury. The handling in a tight environment may also prove to be beneficial in saving my life. As a professional teacher I found the style, content, and humor of the curriculum to be of exceptional quality. The patience of the instructors is invaluable. Having additional instructors available allowed me to "listen" to the same words, but in a context the was a little different. I can't wait to bring my own bike to master the "Terminator.

Respectfully,
Dr. Jeff Jorgenson

P.S. Please feel free to use the above on the web site. I am still sore from my fall on Monday. My collar bone is sore (right side), my right forearm is sore. My left thumb can finally be bent. But, am I happy - I passed!!

Hi Carol.
I wanted to share my experience with the NWMIS. I have a lot of miles and years on motorcycles. I have been a Road Captain for the Seattle Chapter of HOG for 7 years. One of the requirements of being a Road Captain is to take the WMSF Experienced Rider Safety Course at least every 2 years. I have taken that ERC 3 times. I have been looking for something to take my motorcycling skills to a new level. After all my years and miles, I considered myself a good rider, a skilled rider, a safe rider. All it took was one day on the course with Zsolt Dornay and Craig Sjolin and I was humbled. I didn't know anything about slow speed controlled maneuvering. I knew nothing about Look/Lock/Lean. I didn't know I or a motorcycle could do that stuff. Now, after four days on the course, I KNOW I'm a good rider. Zsolt and Craig are great guys and they know how to communicate. They made it a lot of fun to learn step - by - step like a building block. I have been recommending this course to all my friends ever since.

RC Quint
425-337-5058

Carol,
One of the proudest and most fulfilling moments of my life was when I passed my final proficiency exam at the Northwest Motorcycle Instructional School. When I started, I knew it would be valuable, but I had no idea, until I got out on the course, just how valuable it would be. Not only did I learn about motorcycles and how to handle them under difficult conditions, I also learned about myself. This class will teach you how to learn, how to push yourself, and what remarkable things you are actually capable of. Zsolt's classes should be required for anyone out there riding on the public roadways. If you can't define the phrases "lock and lean", "gray area", "head and eyes" and "J.F.M.", then this class is for you.

Sincerely,
Joe Brown

Hey Craig & Zsolt, Had a great time at your school, learned tons, thanks for offering this training it's made all the difference in the world- I just have to Keep repeating Head-Eye, Head-Eye,-Three to Five Thousand repetitions-and you know the rest...

Seriously-THANKS again
Doug Wilder-take care and keep your shadow behind you.

Dear Carol,
I passed the course!
After riding for 30 years, I only knew three tenths of what I now know about riding. The course is demanding. The instructors, Craig, Chad, J.D. and Pat (Marty), continually gave instruction, constructive criticism, positive reinforcement and encouragement. Each step of progress was thrilling for me, and they exulted with me. It was well worth my time and money. I'll be spreading the word, and riding more safely. I really appreciate all the time and effort those lovable instructors spent on me.

Sincerely,
Howard Carr