I've compiled the following list of discounts offered to MSF Instructors.  This info came from email messages to the list, and I take no responsibility for accuracy.

If you find any of this information to be inaccurate, or if you know of other discounts available to us, please email me at marc@shadowriders.org

 

Accessories International (http://www.accessoryinternational.com/)  Discount will vary depending on their markup on individual items.  I've been dealing with these guys for more than seven years and have found their prices to be among the best around, even without an MSF discount.  They are HONEST and RELIABLE!!  Phone them at (888) 725-3679 and speak only to Al (the owner).  Identify yourself as a RC and be prepared to fax him a copy of your ID card.
AEROSTICH - 10% on riding apparel; cordura & armoured, & accessories; I've been given 10% on my entire order,so....http://www.aerostich.com provide instructor number when ordering. This web site DOES NOT contain information on the discount. 800-222-1994 (catalog is a must-have!)
 
AMERICAN ROADRIDER  (http://www.americanroadrider.com/) - We are pleased to give 10% off HeadSkin of Choice - place order on toll free order line (800-600-1358) and identfiy as MSF instructor.

Again, thanks, Del

 
AUTOCOM
20% discount for MSF Instructors on communication systems.
Call TopGear 888/851-4327.
 
BELL Helmets
35-65% depending... (Caution - surf mail order; can probably meet/beat prices)
http://www.bellbikehelmets.com/bell.htm
e-mail bellhelmets@earthlink.net

949-476-3150 Erin or Scott to discuss the style, graphic, color etc. to determine the price. Be prepared to provide your instructor number. This web site DOES NOT contain information on the discount.

 
If you want a real discount on some good luggage, call Chase Harper. They gave  
50% their products for instructors. Just have to call them or email them.
http://www.chaseharper.com
 
California Sport Touring - Discounts Vary (typically very good. i.e. 25% on Autocom). www.CaSportTouring.com  Motorcycling Accessories Dealer: Helmets, bags, luggage, clothing, gloves, springs, shocks, shields, bar risers, and more. Call for price. Kim Leong  888-799-5445;  925-229-5000  Fax 925-229-5450  email:Sales@CaSportTouring.com.  May require copy of current MSF Instructor card.
 
Comagination (Headlight Modulators)
 
Phil <sales@comagination.com> tells us:
Your cost for the sS115H4 headlight modulator will be 49.95 + s/h/i. (not 69.95).
 
We must provide proof of status.
Conspicuity offers distributor prices to Instructors

They have some great stuff including a vest with a retro-reflective American flag on the back. (last one in the first section [Super See Me Vests] at  http://www.conspicuityinc.com/ConspicWeb/CatNavFrame1.htm )

They offer discounts not only to us, but also to our students as long as WE are the ones who make the group purchases.

I have a complete listing of their discounted prices, but it's too big to put up here.  One of these, when I'm feeling energetic, I'll put it up as a a separate page and link this to it.

Personally, I LOVE the vest with the flag.  It has a permanent home on my riding jacket - they go on and off as a single unit.

The discounts run somewhere around 25-30%.

Contact info: 847-697-4550.  
                       
info@conspicuityinc.com
                  http://www.conspicuityinc.com

 
Custom Dynamics  (http://www.customdynamics.com 10% discount on their custom motorcycle lights.  Either place your order by phone (919-554-0949) or call them for a discount code to use when ordering on-line.
 
www.cycleemporium.com offers a 10% instructors' discount
If you have a local Cycle Gear store, they will offer 35% discount on
select items (I believe they said tires and jackets didn't count for
35%) for card-carrying instructors.

Conflicting info, but good either way:

Cycle Gear gives a 30% discount on everything except tires
which is 20% off. http://cyclegear.com/
Contact your nearest store and give them your instructor #.

  
Draggin' Jeans  is offering us a discount of up to 30%; the exact amount will depend on the item ordered.  Contact them toll-free at (877) 372-4446.
Because this is a really significant discount, they will be verifying that those ordering have CURRENT MSF status, so be prepared to give them your id number.

When I spoke with them, they said they had no objection to an instructor buying for an immediate family member, but they want to control this to the point that we're not buying them for other people.

 
We also get a standing discount @ http://www.electricalconnection.com/
they give 15%-20% plus free shipping. Good products, I deal with Lewis
over there
 
Ehlert Publishing Group  (magazines)

As a MSF Instructor, I have been receiving two copies, per issue, of two great motorcycle magazines to share with my students.  The magazine titles are  Rider, American Rider and  Cruising Rider.  I find having magazines for students to peruse while waiting for class to begin is very helpful.  I have also received permission to copy some articles for my students.

This offer is good for all MSF instructors.  If anyone else is interested, the contact person is Bernadette Wohlman at 763-383-4400 or bwohlman@ehlertpublishing.com

Let her know which magazines you are interested in and she will set you up to receive any or all of the magazines.

***************************************************
I contacted Bernadette, and she has asked me to post this.

Merlin
***************************************************

 
FogTech  advanced anti-fog solution from www.fogtech.com  - Their web page indicates free samples for "safety professionals", but they're also extending a 30% discount to us.

YOU MUST FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS when you order from the website or the discount will not be calculated:   

On the payment page, enter "Rider Coach" into the box as the coupon name   and click the button.  That is important.  If you don’t click the button and just go next, you will not see the discount.

PLEASE DON'T PASS THIS DISCOUNT INFO TO ANYONE OUTSIDE THE RIDER-COACH COMMUNITY

Contact Gene Menzies (gene@motosolutions.com).

 
Frogg Toggs Raingear - 25% discount. www.froggtoggs.com 800-349-1835  Waterproof, breathable, windproof outerwear.  This is a new discount (2002) and the order taker may not know - tell them you want the discount for motorcycle instructors. If they question it - mention the discount was approved by Neil Eggers.

4/05 - discount increased to 35%. as per Michelle Bryan, Customer Service Rep. 1-800-349-1835, michelle@froggtoggs.com  

 
GearUpDirect.com offers MSF Ridercoaches discounts on their riding gear. In order to receive the discounts which range from 10% off to cost plus $20, they need to send an email to the company introducing themselves and requesting what merchandise they would like to purchase.

Gearupdirect.com offers ridercoaches one helmet per year at cost plus $25.00 which is a great deal on helmets.

The owner, Kelly, is a Site Administrator and takes good care of us.  She goes out of her way to get us the right items at the right prices.  I strongly suggest talking to her before making purchases elsewhere.

Kelly Appleton
gearupdirect.com

 
Geico Insurance offers an MSF Instructor discount on motorcycle policies. www.geico.com

1/14/04
I just had an extensive discussion with Geico. Apparently their rules are
set by the state, not by them, and Georgia says that if the bike is used AT ALL in business (e.g. to demo A SINGLE ERC EXCERCISE), it must be registered as commercial vehicle. I did NOT discuss any other state, but this really issomething that needs to be looked at.

Gerbing Electrics

we give 15% off for MSF instructors, and are the only company to offer  a lifetime warranty on the electric's. Also the only company to custom make sizes at no extra cost ,and provide the warmest heat. Looking forward to keeping you warm.

--Thank You, Jeff Gerbing Gerbing's Heated Clothing, Inc.

 
Heat-Troller -- 20% discount to MSF Instructors -- click here for details
 
HJC helmets
Discount is about 40% to 50% of MSRP price.  Please email me (kristene@hjchelmets.com) the helmet model, graphic, size and color (three different models in case we do not have your 1st choice in stock) with your mailing address.
   
Helmet will be send via UPS ground.
 
Kristene Park
Accounting
 
(3/27/07)
HYPERLITES
www.hyperlites.com
20% off to instructors/coaches
1.888.770.1010
HYPERLITES
www.hyperlites.com
20% off to instructors/coaches
1.888.770.1010

                                      ICON MSF Rider Coach Program

 ICON High visibility “Mil Spec” vest

-         Fighter mesh chassis for maximum airflow

-         Available with “RiderCoach”, “Instructor”, or “ICON” printed on back

-         Front & back reflective taping

-         Removable ID holder

-         Storage pockets

-         Adjustable fit

-         2 sizes available S-L and XL-3XL

-         Secret good luck charm 

 The ICON “Mil Spec” vest, high visibility vest is specifically designed to pass all military requirements for a mandatory reflective vest without looking like a construction worker.

 We at ICON are proud to offer MSF Rider Coaches this special purchase 50% off regular retail on this product only. Allowing you to receive this $55 item for only $27.50 + tax and shipping.               

28300022

VEST MIL SPEC MESH ORANGE "ICON"  S/L

28300023

VEST MIL SPEC MESH ORANGE "ICON" XL/3XL

28300024

VEST MIL SPEC MESH YELLOW "ICON" S/L

28300025

VEST MIL SPEC MESH YELLOW "ICON" XL/3XL

28300038

VEST MIL SPEC "INSTRUCTOR" orange only S/L

28300039

VEST MIL SPEC  "INSTRUCTOR" orange only XL/3XL

28300040

VEST MIL SPEC MSF "RIDERCOACH" orange only S/L

28300041

VEST MIL SPEC MSF "RIDERCOACH" orange only XL/3XL

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 ORDERING PROCEDURE

Orders may be placed by fax at (608) 758-1097 or by email at info@rideicon.com. No orders can be placed over the phone. Orders will not be accepted without a current valid MSF Rider Coach Card on file here at ICON. For your convenience, here is a link to retrieve an order form. *********Just print, fill out and fax it or fill out all of the highlighted areas and send it from your email system.

If you have any questions feel free to call us at (608) 758-1111 ext 4998 M-F 10am-8pm central standard time or email us at info@rideicon.com.  

KILLER HATS CO. (http://www.killerhats.com)- 10% discount with your id card. 
I spoke to these guys at Americade, 2008.  
They have some REALLY nice hats that are great on the range.
KISSAN TECHNOLOGIES
headlight and taillight modulators, tire pressure monitors, etc 15% to instructors, 10% to students!
http://www.kisantech.com
orders 888-GO4-kisan This web site DOES NOT contain information on the discount.
 
MCN subscriptions - $19/year (same offer aswe hand out to students, just
write instructor/coach on the card) Thanx, Fred!
MOTOLIGHT www.motolight.com
1 set per instructor number. MSF # must be provided with order.

1/14/04
Clarification:  $35 discount on 1 set per instructor.

MOTONATION www.motonation.com
SIDI High Performance Boots

5/26/04:
We do offer a discount for MSF instructors it is 25% off of retail.  All
I need is a copy of your Instructor card either faxed or emailed to me.

Thank you,
Kyle Smith
Rider Support
Motonation

1100 North Magnolia Ave ste A
El Cajon, CA, 92020

Phone: (619)401-4100
Fax: (619)401-4108
Voice: (877) 789-4940
kyle2@motonation.com
www.motonation.com

MOTOPORT riding apparel, cordura and armoured. 30% - nice catalog, nice choice of rainsuits

http://www.motoport.com

800-777-6499 to request free catalog fax 800-766-6661 Per MOTOPORT: "fax in a copy of your instructor card and drivers license so we can set you up in our system as a MSF instructor, thereby granting you the 30% discount. We also need your complete address and phone no. Fax everything to Motoport at 1-800-766-6661"

3/25/03

I talked to Motoport (Cycleport) today. They offer 15% off on inhouse manufactured items, and 20% on imports

 
MOTORCYCLE SUPERSTORE  

12/2/04:

Per our conversation this morning I am willing to offer you and your list of contacts a 5% discount on all orders that you place here with motorcycle-superstore.com. I will need to get an email or fax of your certification and once we verify the information I will contact you to place the order as the 5% has to be taken manually from the system.

If there is anything else that I can help you with please let me know.

Thank you

Sincerely,
Alishia Thomas
Customer Service Manager
www.motorcycle-superstore.com

Toll Free: 877-668-6872
Fax: 541-227-0046

 
Motorcycle Training Supplies (formerly Garrett Diversified)  

 - - - IMPORTANT - - -  click here to see a complaint about this vendor.

http://www.motorcycletrainingsupplies.com

I just talked to someone at www.motoringadgets.com and they gave me an instructor's discount (15%)  on a transponder holder they sell called a zip pass.  Its not too much but its something!!!
OLYMPIA       (From Bill Harrington)

I spoke to Kevin, the owner of Olympia Motorsports today and he is offering us 20% on their products. They have a really nice one-piece suit in Hi-Vis that I am going to buy. He would prefer that we check the dealer locator on the site and purchase from local if possible, but if there are no dealers in the area he will work with us direct. The site is www.olympiamotosports.com  

ROADGEAR

from Jody at ROADGEAR on 3/23/2007:

 

     Yes, we do offer a courtesy 15% discount to all MSF instructors.  If you place an order online you just need to mention you are an instructor and put your [RC] number and we will apply the discount when we process the order. 

http://www.roadgear.com e-mail: mansoor@roadgear.com

800-854-4327

Scorpion

From: Joleen Hawks <joleen@scorpionusa.com>
Date: Mon, Apr 14, 2008 at 5:15 PM
Subject: RE: Consumer inquiry from scorpionusa.com
To: Steven Longstreet <slongstreet@gmail.com>

We do offer an MSF instructor discount. We need a copy of the MSF card and we can issue a 25% discount.

Joleen Hawks
Scorpion Sports, Inc.
West Coast Inside Sales Support
949-421-2057 Direct Line
949-334-9701 Fax

 


SHOEI HELMETS   (also see  Tour master)

We offer a discount of 30% off MSRP on any of our helmets to MSF
instructors. Please call 714-730-0941 x 101 and ask Pat for more details.

Thank you,

Bret Milan
Marketing Manager
Shoei Safety Helmet Corporation
3002 Dow Ave
Suite 128
Tustin, CA 92780
714-730-0941 x 106
 
(3/26/07)

 

Sound Rider offers us a 15% discount OR free shipping, whichever benefits us more.

You must fax them a copy or your current instructor certificate.  YOu can contact them at:

Sound RIDER!
2226 Eastlake Avenue East
Suite 69
Seattle, WA 98102

206-329-7808
206-362-3027 Fax

As per Tom 8/2/07

TOUR MASTER/CORTECH, 
SHOEI PRODUCTS

 

  Because proper safety gear is an integral part of motorcycle training, Helmet House, distributor of Tour Master/Cortech apparel, gloves, rain suits and luggage as well as Shoei & HJC Safety Helmets, is pleased to offer you an opportunity to purchase these products direct. 

To view what is available please log on to www.tourmaster.com , clicking on “Links” will show you additional products available to you. 

 

This offer is made to you under the following conditions:

 

1.  Must be for the express use of the instructor.

2.  Have a current MSF instructor certificate.

a.     This must be faxed to the distributor at time of order.

3.  Credit card sales only. No C.O.D. or checks. (Visa or MasterCard)

4.  Freight to be paid by instructor.

 

Pricing is at a special MSF discount.


[Note from Merlin:  FYI - I've found the discounts to range between 30% and 40%] 
 

Call 1 (800) 421-7247.  *Dial 1 for customer service  

(Click here to see a review of the Tourmaster Cortech jacket.)

 

 

updated 8/21/07

TwistedThrottle.com currently offers a 10% discount on products we import and distribute to the following individuals:

o Currently active MSF instructors; and
o Media test riders, writers, and editors working for a limited number of nationally marketed print magazines.

Upon request, we will provide free reflective "Twisted Throttle" safety stickers to MSF instructors when placing an order. These stickers are provided for distribution to students.

This discount is offered only to outfit bikes owned by the industry professional. Verifiable written proof of active employment in these positions and bike ownership is required to receive this discount. Twisted Throttle Ltd reserves the right to extend this discount on a limited case-by-case basis.

Those interested in an industry professional discount must contact TwistedThrottle.com to receive discount pre-approval prior to placing the order. Applications for a discount submitted after the order is placed will not be considered.

(6/14/07)
US Superbikes.com www.ussuperbikes.com
offers a WIDE range of products, generally at 10% over cost, to MSF Instructors.

Contact Randy at sales@ussuperbikes.com

VANSON LEATHERS www.vansonleathers.com
offers a 25% discount for MSF Instructors
WHITEHORSE PRESS www.whitehorsepress.com
10% discount to MSF instructors & students.
Rita Roy @ rita@whitehorsepress.com
WIDDER heated riding apparel 20%

http://www.widder.com/
http://www.widder.com/msf.htm for discount info
e-mail widder@widder.com
 (1-800-WYB-COLD)

This web site DOES contain information on the discount.

Works Performance Products

I wanted to pass along that I have recently made a purchase from Works Performance Products Inc and they offered a 10% discount on my shock purchase for being a MSF RiderCoach.  They do have a website and here is some other contact information.

21045 Osborne St Canoga Park , Ca. 91304   ph. 818-701-1010
http://www.worksperformance.com./