New Rider Course at Thunder Tower West Harley-Davidson. If you’re ready to experience the unique thrill of riding your own motorcycle for the first time, there’s no better place to learn than the New Rider Course at Harley-Davidson™ Riding Academy. What To Expect : Learn to ride on a genuine Harley-Davidson® motorcycle; Get in-class and on-range instruction from Motorcycle Safety Foundation® (MSF) and H-D® Certified Coaches; Learn to safely accelerate, shift, brake, and turn, along with maneuvers like controlling skids and surmounting obstacles; Earn an MSF Basic RiderCourseSM Completion Card, which may (varies by state) exempt you from the riding portion of your license exam and score you a discount on motorcycle insurance. The class fee is $250.