RDJeff

AGV Sport. There are the shelf suits are pretty decent. They fit pretty well, good ventilation and pretty tough. CF How about the boots and gloves? Guess I should have been more complete with that answer! AGV Sport supplies boots and gloves also. Sometimes the boots need 2 pairs of socks, that's what I use. Thanks Cobie, I'll have to give it some thought!

AGV Sport. There are the shelf suits are pretty decent. They fit pretty well, good ventilation and pretty tough. CF How about the boots and gloves?

That helps a lot, thanks. No problem on the size, 5'8" @ 165, so the leathers should fit. What brands of gear does the school supply?

They're still very light! I can pick the bike up with my left hand on the left grip and my right hand on the right footpeg, and turn it around. I've gotten to where I can move around on the bike pretty well without upsetting it too much, but it took a while. Hanging off can also slow the bike down just from wind resistance, so it pays to stay tucked in as much as you can.

On the 125, it is all about the entrance speed, at least as far as I can tell. Now when I go to the school, I'm hoping to learn more about the lean angle. There's a little bit of Honda propoganda going on there! My '95 RS weighed right around 190 lbs. with half a tank of gas. Tha manual claims 156 lbs. with half a tank. They are a hoot to ride either way!

I'm struggling with this issue, and could stand to hear the thoughts of some of you. I have full gear, but am a bit concerned about hauling it down on the plane, and worried about the airline losing it for me. What gear does the school provide? TIA, Jeff

Jeff, Checked out the site, that track looks kinda interesting--what is it? I'd head somewhere in Alaska you used an old airfield. We'll see about getting you further up the pack! You will do both level 1 on the first day and level 2 on the 2nd, that will be a good start for you. If you haven't yet, the Twist books are excellent, especially T-2 for what we are training now. See you in a few weeks! Cobie The track is interesting for sure! It is a WWII Lend/Lease base, and is actually in better shape than you'd think for being 65 years old. Sometimes your line is determined by how bad the bumps are in each corner! I have the original Twist on VHS, nearly worn out, and have a fresh print copy of Twist II that I've been through a couple of times.

Hi Jeff, Welcome! Vegas should be excellent. It's a fun little track, good traction and we run it both ways at the 2-day camp. Introduce yourself that morning, I want to make sure I have you paired up with a coach that will be good for you (easiest for me to chekc on that the morning of the school, after your register). Best, Cobie Thanks Cobie! I've been trying to get to the school for years now, can't believe I'm finally going! I'll be sure to look you up first thing. I've been running mid-pack on a 125, against all the other classes, now I want to step it up a bit. Check out www.akroadracing.com to see the way we race in Alaska.

Hi all, I'm Jeff, and I'm heading to Vegas for the 2-day school on March 26 & 27, can't wait. I've been riding for 30 years or so, and racing for the past 6 or 7, and now I need to learn how to corner!