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Well you mentioned the motorcycle course and that , atleast here, teaches you on a bike they have. That will help quite a bit. If you are still not comfortable you can pick up a used jap bike for $200 to $500 that is good enough to learn on but not a worry if you drop it a couple times. Wendy simply started on her America. She did drop it a couple times at a dead stop with no damage when she first started to ride. Then after a couple weeks and more confidence she has been fine. Confidence is the key but by the same token don't get over confident and out ride your ability.