Pasco motorcycle training school. terrible experience.

[ArañaRider]

I went to get my trike endorsement today at the Pasco motorcycle training. Has any one else been to this school? I walked out with in the first 20 minutes along with another person. Instructor was so rude and unprofessional. made up inappropriate and offensive nicknames for some of the people in the class. you could not even ask a question with out being scolded like a child. No way I was spending 2 days with that guy. Does anyone know another school in the Tampa area that will accept the Can-am promo code? thanks in advance

[PrairieSpyder]

I can't help you with a place to get the endorsement there, but if it's a place recommended by Can Am, you should let them know about it.

[ArañaRider]

This is basically how the morning went.

[ARtraveler]

Sounds like you had a bad experience. The facility and the name of the place is new to me, so I cannot add much more at this time.

[Bob Denman]

I'd be cautious about "burning bridges"... You might just need to get back into that particular classroom for your training.
No having been there; I can't comment upon what was, or wasn't said. But anybody can start out having a bad day. Sometimes, you can be the one that turns it around for them!

[SpyderAnn01]

I'd be cautious about "burning bridges"... You might just need to get back into that particular classroom for your training.
No having been there; I can't comment upon what was, or wasn't said. But anybody can start out having a bad day. Sometimes, you can be the one that turns it around for them!

While I feel that our country has become a bunch of whining sissies I don't think the behavior of this instructor should be tolerated under any circumstances. It seems that this is SOP for the instructor based on the other review and he should be reported to his superiors.

[Blue Star]

I'd be cautious about "burning bridges"... You might just need to get back into that particular classroom for your training.
No having been there; I can't comment upon what was, or wasn't said. But anybody can start out having a bad day. Sometimes, you can be the one that turns it around for them!

While I do not have any experience with this particular class/instructor. I did have a similar experience with an instructor (not Spyder related), and when I complained to the school manager they didn't do anything to correct it. I never went back, and found another school. While I admit I had to drive an extra 30 miles each way, but I enjoyed the class. Yes I "burnt my bridge" with them, but I learned something because I wanted to be there, and felt like they wanted me to attend.

[3 Wheel Rider]

There are more options available to you than simply reporting the instructor's conduct to the manager/owner of the training site, you can always file a complaint with the motorcycle safety unit at the state's motor vehicle licensing division and can also file a complaint with the Motorcycle Safety Foundation. Complaints filed at the state level and MSF level don't fall in deaf ears.

[JayBros]

Are there not MSF courses taught in local community colleges in FL? That's how they are done in NC addition to courses presented by Harley Dealers at considerably greater cost than the community colleges.

[rcturner]

Around my part of the world, there are no three wheel classes available. That said, you can get a two wheel endorsement that will also cover you for three wheels. The trainers provide the bikes and once you have completed the training (two days) you get your endorsement. All is good for any kind of bike you choose to ride.

[ArañaRider]

I'd be cautious about "burning bridges"... You might just need to get back into that particular classroom for your training.
No having been there; I can't comment upon what was, or wasn't said. But anybody can start out having a bad day. Sometimes, you can be the one that turns it around for them!

Burn my bridges? I don't think so. Actually they burned a bridge to a customer. I will drive to Kissimmee and take the course(1.5 hours away)before ever setting foot in a classroom this "instructor" is in. Made me sick to my stomach and disgusted the way he talked to people. I believe in being direct and straight forward. I don't believe in being verbally abusive to others. Let me put it this way I've always told my sons that no matter how mad you are at the situation you should always behave like a gentleman. this guy made it very difficult for me to behave like a gentlemen. So I just left.

[UtahPete]

There are more options available to you than simply reporting the instructor's conduct to the manager/owner of the training site, you can always file a complaint with the motorcycle safety unit at the state's motor vehicle licensing division and can also file a complaint with the Motorcycle Safety Foundation. Complaints filed at the state level and MSF level don't fall in deaf ears.

We only have one side of this disagreement. I suggest we leave it be. I think OP was just using the thread to vent, not look for ways to make the experience better for others.

[Chupaca]

Totally uncalled for .... but if only one of the instructors you should go to the boss let him know and maybe get another instructor. Now if he is it...then move on. Hope you can find another place...

[Bfromla]

Burn my bridges? I don't think so. Actually they burned a bridge to a customer. I will drive to Kissimmee and take the course(1.5 hours away)before ever setting foot in a classroom this "instructor" is in. Made me sick to my stomach and disgusted the way he talked to people. I believe in being direct and straight forward. I don't believe in being verbally abusive to others. Let me put it this way I've always told my sons that no matter how mad you are at the situation you should always behave like a gentleman. this guy made it very difficult for me to behave like a gentlemen. So I just left.

Ok now if that course is on the MSF recommended list maybe you should contact them, let it get the proper attention so we can have happy riders

[BoilerAnimal]

I can't help you with a place to get the endorsement there, but if it's a place recommended by Can Am, you should let them know about it.

I would also report them to the Better Business Bureau and you could also see if there is a state regulatory agency that has oversight of them. If they are as bad as you say, they should not be allowed to prey on people looking for training to ride motorcycles.

[WilderThomas]

Around my part of the world, there are no three wheel classes available. That said, you can get a two wheel endorsement that will also cover you for three wheels. The trainers provide the bikes and once you have completed the training (two days) you get your endorsement. All is good for any kind of bike you choose to ride.

I live in Idaho. There are courses of instruction for three wheeled vehicles like the Harley trike and the Spyder. If you take the course on your trike, you will receive a three wheeled endorsement which allows you to ride a trike, but not a two wheeled motorcycle. If you have a motorcycle endorsement, or take the course and obtain the motorcycle endorsement, you are allowed to ride both a motorcycle and a trike.

[Easy Rider]

So I just left.

Good first step.
But you should NOT stop there.

"If you SEE something, SAY something." applies to a lot of things.

Do your fellow riders a favor and report your bad experience.
PLEASE.

[ARtraveler]

Post #3 shows a reply on social media. Am guessing that there was more to the situation than just leaving the class for another.

The media these days can be used for a lot of things. We all know there are three sides to most situations. Theirs, his, and what happened. Don't know if that applies here--but we have pretty much just heard one out of three.

OP has not been around to long, so I have developed the wait and see. A bunch of bad reviews for the instructor--and we got something.

Same with bad reports about dealers and service. One bad does not indicate that is the general pattern. Many bad reports--and that sums it up.

Being conservative--I say exercise some caution at this time.

[cptjam]

He has a boss, and needs to be reported. If an MSF School, contact them. If he were in NV, he would be long gone!!

[scarecrow]

Check with Westcoast powersports in Clearwater. They can direct you to a place to get your classes.

[Kwalsh]

That does suck that you were treated so bad, maybe a little video to his sanctioning body whether it's MSF or dmv and his style would change. Good luck on your new class

[ArañaRider]

Check with Westcoast powersports in Clearwater. They can direct you to a place to get your classes.

will do thank you all for your support!

[Bfromla]

I would also report them to the Better Business Bureau and you could also see if there is a state regulatory agency that has oversight of them. If they are as bad as you say, they should not be allowed to prey on people looking for training to ride motorcycles.

Yup there is according to MSF : Florida State Motorcycle Safety Coordinator, Mr. Kip Bickford, who will be able to follow up on this situation/complaint.