Shany

how about the latest ducati 1098/s or the bmw hp2 sport? those ones are very top of the line and since non Japanese they are more pricely and less wide spread to the regular riders?

also, to become a better rider, for the love of god keep going to CSS 1. we learn how to save our life. 2. we become better (Turns - brake/clutch control since its mainly track environment) 3. we help maintain a high level of instructors for the future generations. I wonder though is CSS is also doing street riding? maybe bike trips where they can also teach how to behave on the streets where the riding is completely different?

There are two different types of riding.. Track races riding (WSK, BSB, MotoGP) And Street riding. Both from both world will sharpen your skills to the highest posible level. At race track you will sharpen your turns and clutch/brake control to the highest level At street ride you will sharpen your awareness and bypassing to the highest level. * Stunts like willy, stoppie and the rest will increase your balancing on your bike.

Yup, 3 levels, some must have a time period limit. A2 = 14.6hp and upto 125cc. A1 = 33hp bikes (some bikes are hardware converted to 33hp even if they can produce way more). A = unlimited. (Must have A1 for a least a year, bike riding/owning isn't a muss.) Maybe this is mean and evil, but there are no restrictions in the US for private racetrack riding. There can be insurance restrictions for younger riders at some tracks, but not at most. I think we can take from 14 year old on up (no bike restriction) at most tracks. Come on over on holiday Best, Cobie Lol Cobie, putting a 14 year old on a ZX6? hahaha

Yup, 3 levels, some must have a time period limit. A2 = 14.6hp and upto 125cc. A1 = 33hp bikes (some bikes are hardware converted to 33hp even if they can produce way more). A = unlimited. (Must have A1 for a least a year, bike riding/owning isn't a muss.)

Unfortunatelly, the europe licence restrictions prohibits us from driving a motorcycle who's cc is above 33hp when your licence is A1 or above 14hp if you have a A2 motorcycle licence. Also, in order to get an unlimited bike restriction, you must own an A1 licence type for at least a year before attending motorcycle school again in your area. note that you don't have to prove that you have ridden a bike this entire year, just to hold the A1 licence for a period of year the day you got your licence. A2 -> A1 (wait 1 year) -> A (Unlimited) -> California Supersport School ( UK ). I'm in the same bout as you buddy, I need to wait at least 6 months to get A class :/

Yeah it makes sense... Well I have not ridden on a 600, so I don't know about it, only bike I rode on was Suzuki 250Gn, as far as shifting, it's all the same , braking (more pressure on the front, not to much on the back brakes). I guess the engine braking of a 600 is something that I will have to accustom too and of course the heavy weight when it comes to the turns. I'm 1.73cm so I guess 600 won't be that tall for me ?. I might look like an ass going to Level I without 600 pre experience, but I rather look like an ass riding safely and correct than an ass riding without any life saving knowledge. Who knows what will be, So i', aming down the positive thinking

"Are dirt bike cost that high too--seems like for practicality, a nice dual sport bike might be fun?" Cobie Fair, Dual sport bike would be nice indeed, but the good ones are all above 33hp (remember we got limitation here, just like in Europe), I.E: Yamaha XT660 or Kawasaki KLE 500, where the asking price is around $19,000. Jaybird180, you are correct. a lot of riders here are buying stuff off the net from private people or places like eBay just because parts here are well expensive. hubbard_28, Eilat was the correct spelling I hope you enjoyed your self when you were in Israel! I've got a question for the teachers here (Cobie Fair), Even though with my very little experience (as you see from the explanations above), can I still sign up for the CSS? I.E: Level I ? and start learning the building blocks for the correct driving/sport driving?

Shane "Shakey" Byrne, is my favorite rider just because his riding skills are amazing! And of course watching him in the Fastbikes Movies doing some insane riding and the latest BSB championship made me a big fan!

Hi Shany, and welcome to the forum! What kinds of bikes do you have there? Are there many decent curvy roads to ride? CF Well, Israel ins't that very big country, most of the bikers here ride on scooters and 33hp (also because of the new law) and few on 600+ or custms. We pretty much have all the standard european/asian/japanese bikes here, from vespa to hayabusa and so on. what doesn't make sense though (and the reason there isn't much bikers here) is the pricing on the bikes and biker. Just for example, a Ninja 250R 2008 costs here approximately $13,000 and I'm not kidding! So just figure how much a 600 costs ($35,000), or 1300 costs ($50,000)... It's kinda insane. That's why it is: 1. Not easy to own one here (work you ass off just to buy one). 2. Not fun to ride one (well ofcourse its fun, but this country is too small and there aren't any big roads here). 3. Hard to maintain one (buying is the easy step, maintainance is a $ drainer here). 4. Insurance costs x3 than a car here. 5. Roads are not wide and there are a lot of traffic jams (hench why most ride on scooters and low-end bikes). There for, I rather buy my bike in europe, train in europe (Thank god I got family in europe) and travel in europe and keep my car here. Cobie Fair, Since israel is mostly a terrain based country (Dunes /sands and desert) it is a good place for dirt bike riding, but as for Sport, it isn't.

Hey guys! My name is Shany, 26 from Israel. I'm new here at the forum, and as well in the motorcycling world. I got my medium level licence (up to 33hp) few months ago and need to wait 1 year before I'll have a permit to drive unlimited bikes (33hp and above), Since my licence permit I haven't rode, because I rather study right insted of my own and get used to huge life threatning mistakes. Utill i'll get my new licence (few months left) I'll read here and learn some basic and advanced material. Since I live in israel, the only way I can participate in this amazing superbike school is via the school that is located in United Kingdom, So once I'll get my permit, I'll be heading my way to study how to ride properly there (courses and 2days camps). Until than, Nice to meet you all. -Shany