Cobie Fair
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It's a dualsport, don't think that would ultimately work out
pfft...I didn't even catch that part. I just assumed it was a big SV.
Just caught up on some of the Moto2 from Mugello--one guy was in the grass passing down the front straight, maybe he could have used a dualsport there
CF
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Hey Ben!
Good to see you up here! We did have a couple of good days down there, and glad Lonnie looked after you, don't want to have to torture him.
CF
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hi all just done level 2 at a very wet level 2 at silverstone
so im now nic the rain trucker. apart from that i found level 2 pretty hard to take in. so wen i did level 3 the next day i was still trying to think about level 2 which made my head wanting to blow up 
apart from that i had a great 2 days my bp is far much better after level 3 i feel more stable and look better in my pics i know it takes me a long time before it all sinks in . thanks to ben on my level 2 and gary on level 3 for helping me so much 
I was talking with Keith recently, and it came up that Level 2 can be a difficult level, but also the most rewarding when one gets it correctly. Some of those skills can apply to all manner of activities (driving, most sports?) maybe some of you can think of others.
Nic, anything in specific that you found difficult, or is it more that you need to practice?
Best,
CF
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Hi All,
I'm looking for a good helmet painter in the SoCal area, anyone know of one?
Best,
Cobie
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Back from Barber,
Flew back yesterday, the trucks got it at 5am in the morning. A/C went off in one of the trucks starting around Oklahoma City. Drove the rest of the way w/out it and in some case over 100 degrees--man, what a bummer. The a/c was just "fixed" too. Trevor told me at 2pm he was still dehydrated
Barber went very well, the last day there was postcard stuff--cooler and clear blue sky, low humidity, just perfect.
3 days in the office, then back to the Streets for 4 days coming up, looking forward to that, and a few weeks in SoCal!
Best,
Cobie
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Off road riding is a lot of fun, and yes can learn a lot.
After a while you might be able to keep up with the girls!
Best,
CF
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quite a few students have left darker lines churning the tires. One thing that I've noticed lately is when riders add lean angle mid-turn, with throttle, they churn the tires before they are supposed to (and not as much when they are supposed to).
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I enjoy looking at things with a fresh eye and just wondered since Buell is almost gone and Ducati twins are still competitive, would you consider racing in Daytona Sportbike with a Suzuki V-Strom 1000? Lots of torque. Plenty of ground clearance. More style than a GSX-R600.
Is the SV-1000 low cost Sportbike fun or strictly for fire roads?
It's a dualsport, don't think that would ultimately work out
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Hi... I'm Jude from New Orleans.
Just completed Levels I, II & III @ Barber... WOW what a great learning experience!
Thanks to all who were there and I hope to see you again soon.
Keith... your a freakin' genius!
Open invitation to all CSS staff... come to NOLA for a weekend.
Ciao!
J
I have been to most of the country, but never NOLA, like to do that some time!
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Hi All,
Been too long since I've been up here, only in the office today, back to Barber for 4 days tomorrow morning.
The spring early summer tour has gone very well so far. Thunderbolt was great, a bit cold and wet part of the first day, but all in all turned out well. Very popular track, fun to ride, nice long straight can let the bikes breath a bit
.Some of the guys from BMW came down, got a chance to run through the school, nice to have them there, get their take on what's going on in the industry.
Next to VIR, also went very well. Off to a few days of military schools after that, then as it turns out I got to fly home for Memorial day (first time in I can't remember how long).
We've got a few new staff this year: Katie took Judy's place, Jessica is her assistant, and Melissa is Trevor's assistant at course control. I like them all, they do an excellent job, and nice to have some girls around. Boys left to themselves for extended periods of time can degrade into a certain kind of humor...if you know what I mean.
The bikes are continuing to impress just about everyone that rides them, crash statistics still very low. I ended up putting Stomp grip on mine, and also got some rear sets. Wouldn't want that for street riding, but helps at the track.
We are off to Barber tomorrow (some of the crew stayed back east, some came back) for 4 days of schools. Will has been messing around with his RC cars a bit, basically has some factory sponsorship--don't ask me what/who/how much, cause I don't know.
When in Alabama, we will probably eat just about every night at Jim and Nicks. Really kick ass barbeque and food overall--Keith and Dylan like to eat good food (well, so do I), and we haven't been disappointed there.
The difference in ages in the coaches is now at the biggest spread. I'll give you a hint: one is called "Gramps" and the other "Squirt". They usually room together, cracks me up (great guys both).
Back in the office next week, see about getting back up here!
Best,
Cobie
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Just got some new rearsets for my coach bike, makes this easier for sure.
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ok i must be doing fine then because ive not hit a tree or a post yet
but i do go wide sum times not nice wen a car is on the over side off the road
There are a few pieces to the visual side Nic. The 2 step technique in the book doesn't cover all of it, it's designed for the first part of the turn, but then what comes next? How long does one look at the apex area? What if a late apex turn that apex isn't visible from turn in?
CF
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It will be back at some level... we needed to take care of some other items first. Hopefully there aren't any major hiccups along the way.
Looks like all is going well so far. Good luck as I'm well aware upgrades can be traumatic.
OK, what's "UI"?
CF
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Bobby,
Looks like you lost the front and might have been slowing (the camera bike seemed to be gaining ground).
What lap was it, and how many turns on that side fo the tire? Was it dramatically faster than the lap before? What was the temp of the day, and any wind (cool wind really cools tires off if one pulls over).
CF
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THanks Cobie. I still practice the steering drill (up and down my street), as well as less ass more meat off. Ithink I might try putting it on the stand to find a comfy spot and try to remember where/how my leg/pelvis is (opening hips does make a world of difference) and practice some more at Streets - going May 17th
I just wish June wasn't so damn far away
ima jones'in fo level 2. the more solid riding is feeling, the more im becoming a track junkie. I remember reading threads of people talking about "when's the next day" the very night they got home from the track; I now understand 
I know what you mean! We're all a bunch of hopeless addicts it seems. If we aren't doing it, were reading/writing/talking about it
.Mostly unrelated, but since we are talking about motorcyclists, here's a fact for you guys:
In the 31 years of doing schools, we aren't aware of anything be taken from our trucks at a school. Nice commentary on riders as a group, isn't it?
CF
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Getting ready for our big trip back east, trucks leave in a week!
CF
Are you going to be at the event at the Pentagon this weekend?
Next weekend for us, May 7, in the outer parking lot---going to be there?
CF
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The further over you get, the better one's technique has to be, and the less effective the suspension is. The new BMW's lean into next week, but it's simple the angle of the forces applied. Throttle control, bar input are critical leaned over fully.
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Hi Mr,
I'm going to let the Chief Riding Coach for Oz know about your post, have him get back with you.
Best,
Cobie
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I have tried to relax my death grip on the grips for 30 years without much success, but for some reason it is no coming together. It makes the riding much more pleasant and far more relaxing. I use force - and hence need to grip hard - briefly when changing direction, but quickly relax again. Most likely I would start gripping like crazy again if I go fast enough (but not actually fast compared to real riders) to scare myself, but I am making a great effort to also stay within my comfort zone now.
I have just put Tech Spec Tank Grips on my bike and I can get alot of weight off the bars now... It makes me realise that when I had my lowside 2 months ago on the street, that apart from cold tyres and road, I had too much weight on the bars, so the bike could not do what it wanted to, and I made it do something wrong.
Good observation!
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A few years back, a used 125 GP bike was $3-4k.
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Nic,
There are a few variables on looking: when before turn (there is a too soon as well as too late), then where exactly does one look? Your coach should be able to help on this at the school.
CF
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I remember my level 1 coach, Josh, saying that level 2 has goes into some positioning stuff - but the next CSS class ain't till JUNE (close enough, that is).
So here's the thing, I just did a weekend at Pahrump with trackXperience; only time there and its already in my top 3 favorite tracks (only been to 3 tracks lol) aside from going faster and hitting the turn-in points every time whilst following a control rider - is there anything that can help with getting in the "right" position consistently?
The times my lower body had a nice solid hold on the bike, I was smooth and fast (for me) in the longer sweeping turns. Still working on loosening up in the slow turns; working being the operative word.
Josh
Hi Josh,
Getting all the pieces of body positioning: that's the primary purpose of the Lean Bike. You should have gotten the Steering Drill in Level 1, and gone over going with the bike, which is one big part. That is a key piece, if you hang off (or not). Another key piece is making sure you don't strangle the bars.
As for all the rest, and how to be consistent, the best answer is going to be on the Lean Bike. This is really more of a show you kind of thing, than a tell you.
I know, I'm mean and selfish, but I also don't like incomplete answers.
Best,.
CF
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Find your turn point
Just before turn point, look into the turn
BEFORE you steer the bike
It's covered in quite a bit more detail in the T-2 book.
CF
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What makes a good student? Just look at my profile page...
SO glad to see you back on the board, I missed ya.
think you need a new avatar.
CF
ima jones'in fo level 2. the more solid riding is feeling, the more im becoming a track junkie. I remember reading threads of people talking about "when's the next day" the very night they got home from the track; I now understand 
Level 2 And 3
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That's good use of video!