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I did the 2-day camp at Streets of Willow Springs on April 24-25. I just posted a writeup about my experiences as a guide to other riders that are thinking about taking the school. Hope folks find it useful. http://red-baroness.net/Motorcycling/Calif...bikeSchool.html I still don't have any good "after" pictures from the school or from my trackday since, but I'll add them on when I have them. And to the CSS folks: Thank you for everything you guys did for me! I feel like a new person and a way better, safer rider this year than I have been in the three years that I've been riding. I'm getting better everytime I go out on the bike - whether it's on the streets or the track, and I know I will keep improving. I hope to be back for Levels 3 and 4 next year.

I'm signed up for the 2-day school at Willow Springs on 4-24/25. If anyone else is flying in to LA, I'm interested in carpooling to Willows Springs (or wherever the closest accommodation is) and to the track and back. I'll cover half the cost of rental/gas. If you're a woman, I'd be interested in sharing accommodation too (I'm a woman too). Note: I have already booked a car and hotel.

Really hope so, Kevin! :|

Thanks, Mike! It would certainly help is someone was around to help in case I start teetering over. I'm probably worried about nothing, and should start getting in shape for the class.

Thanks, Racer! I did see that thread, however the rider in question has a full 2 inches on me. I am way shorter.

Well that explains it. Oh well, I have plenty of time until June in any case. Do you know how long it takes before they send you the "welcome packet" in the mail? I signed up 2-3 weeks ago, but I haven't received it yet.

Hi there, Thanks for your response. I did indeed look at older posts before making this one. They all stated that folks were pleased with the bike they got, but they either didn't mention details of the rider's height and inseam, or the rider was taller than I am. I should probably call the school and talk to the mechanic. I just posted here because I thought that the boards are actively monitored by the school and it would be the same thing to discuss it here as to talk on the phone. Also, this way the knowledge could be archived for future short riders.

Hi there, Thanks for your response. I did indeed look at older posts before making this one. They all stated that folks were pleased with the bike they got, but they either didn't mention details of the rider's height and inseam, or the rider was taller than I am. I should probably call the school and talk to the mechanic. I just posted here because I thought that the boards are actively monitored by the school and it would be the same thing to discuss it here as to talk on the phone. Also, this way the knowledge could be archived for future short riders.

Hope to hear from one of them soon!

Hi there, I agree that it was a big challenge switching from my first cruiser to the SV650. I am assured that the switch from the SV to a sportsbike would not be nearly that big. I'll try the mountain bike suggestion though, as I've actually got one laying around gathering dust.

Folks, I reckon that you've had plenty of these questions in the past, but I do hope you will humor me. I've signed up for CSS at Miller Motorsports in June and am super excited about it. I have a whole bunch of questions though, and I hope someone here can answer them and put me at ease. Here goes nothing: 1. As mentioned in the title, I am super-short - meaning all of 5 feet, with an inseam of 28". I wear the Frey-Daytona Ladystar boots that have an inset of about 2". I've been riding a slightly lowered 2001 SV for about a year now - stock seat, it had lowering links put in at some point to lower it about an inch, and then it was raised back again, but it is still lower than a stock SV. I went to the Kawasaki store to try the ZX-6R, but it was really tall for me. I couldn't even touch the ground with my toes. If it were lowered an inch, I might just *barely* touch the first mm of my toes to the ground. I know that everyone says that being able to flatfoot isn't important, but I'm very nervous about getting adjusted to riding such a tall bike in a matter of hours. I don't do well under pressure. I've also never ridden a sportsbike before and am not used to the positioning of the handlebars and the rearsets. [i do have a lot of touring/commuting miles under my belt on a cruiser/standard.] I've heard that your mechanic can do wonders, but what exactly can he do for someone like me? (Riding my own bike to the track is not an option, as I live in WA state.) 2. Will I be able to ride the other instructional bikes inspite of my height? I mean the various stationary bikes that are supposed to teach leaning/counter-steering etc. 3. You guys came to Pacific Raceways last year. Why aren't you doing it this year, and do you anticipate coming here anytime in the future? Thanks in advance!