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  1. Code Race - Streets Of Willow - March 29-30

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    I had such a great time during the 2 days of the Code Race!

    Thanks a lot to my coach (Pete) and the all CSS team that was as usual wondeful.

    The BMW SS1000R is an amazing bike!

    I found this picture quite interesting as it illustrates how bumpy turn 14 is: look at the front wheel that is not touching the ground... (no photoshop I promise!)

     

    Benoit

     

    code_race_1.JPG

     

    Great shot Benoit!

     

    Your riding is looking really, really good these days, no kidding!

     

    Best,

    Cobie

  2. Sears Point March 2010

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    I just took the levels 1 & 2 courses at sears point in March. I had a great time and wanted to thank the staff for everything! It was great to meet fellow riders and listen to their riding stories. although I am sophisticated with technology, I am lacking in social networking skills (patience)....however, it would be great to stay connected with my fellow classmates and make friends in locals I may be interested riding in/to.

     

    Cobbie, if you are out there...you would have been really proud of me on my ride back to Palm Desert. I took hwy 1 from the pennisula and had a BLAST!!!! I hooked those corners like crazy and rode like a new woman! the fear and anxiety :unsure: I had prior to the course regarding turns (like on hwy 1) were replaced by focus and confidence :P . Thanks for your coaching. If only hwy 1 went directly to the desert and by passed LA freeways and traffic!!!! LOL!

     

    Hope to see you soon. I may take my next course closer to my temporary home in the desert.....

     

    Hi AJ,

     

    Normally I get up here frequently, but we have been flat out since Sears, so just now got a chance to read this.

     

    Great on the way back, and I know exactly what you mean about skipping the freeways in LA!

     

    You made nice progress (very nice) during the day Lyle and I worked with you. One of my favorite skills (other skills help make it happen, like the level 2 skills you did) is turning the bike quickly. This can take a bit of practice, and move your skill level up a click at a time. Both for spirited riding on your favorite curvy road, or missing the odd 4,000-6,000 pound mobile metalic cage (car:).

     

    Let us know how that goes!

     

    Best,

    Cobie

  3. Trackdays And Safety

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    Good observation Oz, tired is a big issue.

     

    One thing that can help is hydration and electorlytes (discussed at length elsewhere.

     

    A recent bit of information I got was, the body needs 1 quart of water to just handle the bile produced by the liver, much less a hot day in one's own private sauna (leathers).

     

    CF

  4. Level 1

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    may be a real silly thing to say but had a ride out with a mate over the week end . and he was behind me he said wen i go round the corners my ass cheek is hanging of the bike my leg is out but my bike is not going with me :angry: so this is y my chicken strips r a long way from the side of my tyre . so any help from sum one its getting me down ? :( im doing level 1 in june

    Hi Nic,

     

    So you are hanging off a lot with the butt, and the bike isn't leaning over much, do I have that correct?

     

    CF

  10. Clutchless Down Shifting?

    in Cornering and Techniques

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    clutchless downshifts...

     

    cons

     

    i would rather deal with a messed up upshift than a downshift especially going at pace. having to downshift 2-4 gears after a straight without clutch modulation is going to be a disaster. and your clutch is not only used for chaning gear but is also used for traction management with or without slipper clutch especially when you are trail braking.

     

    i dont see any benefit of clutchless downshifting.

     

    I find it easier. Less work to get the same result. Does have to be timed correctly, but less pressure on the bars too--I don't have to have both hands open from the grips.

     

    Not saying its the only way, know a number of guys that do use the clutch, some do/some don't at the school. With the new bikes and the shift assist, upshifts don't even require letting the gas off, whee!!

     

    CF

  11. Noob From Los Angeles, Ca

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    Hey, everyone! Just thought I'd pop in to say hello!

     

    A little about myself: I've been riding for three years, since 2007. I currently have an '07 Suzuki GSX-R 600 and an '09 Buell XB12Scg. I've attended all four levels of Keith Code's Superbike School and a class with Kevin Schwantz Suzuki School. I've adopted the name of "Bobblehead Biker" because I'm only 5' 1", and look like a little bobblehead with a helmet on! :lol:

     

    I'm looking forward to interacting with you all here, sharing experiences, and learning more about the art of cornering! ;)

     

    Welcome Bobblehead,

     

    Now that's an unusual name!

     

    CF

  13. New Bike - School Questions

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    Hi JasonZ,

     

    Thanks for the nice words, didn't even bribe you :)

     

    We usually keep the video after the school in case for any reason there is a problem. I'll ask Pete to see if we still have it, but for sure next time let us know (if you didn't already), so we can get you another CD. Sometimes there has been operator error, but if we know often can get you on the bike again.

     

    Best,

    CF

  15. Where We Are, And What We Are Doing

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    Feb 25, a few days away from our first schools, yahoo!

     

    The trailers are almost done. New paint, complete new wrap with new logos, they look very sharp. Will and the boys have been working hammer and tongs getting the bikes ready--wow, what a bunch of work that has been. Camera bike, NO B/S bike, brake bike--all being converted over to the new bikes.

     

    Looking forward to Laguna next week!

     

    CF

  18. Radical "racing" Idea

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    I know this is the Cornering Forum, but because of some muscle problems, track days and road racing aren't high on my list of things to do. I have a rare muscle condition that makes me weak from excitement (like racing) and exercise (you know, like riding a motorcycle at speed around a road course). But I WOULD like to experience SOME of that. So, I'm thinking about trying some land speed record stuff.

     

    There is an air strip here in North Carolina that has timing and radar equipment. I saw a guy do 242 mph on his turbo powered Haybusa last year. It looked like fun. I figure that for me, it would be easier, and safer, to stay strong for 2 minutes flat out, than 20 minutes or 2 hours or braking and clutching like crazy. Have any of you done this type of time trial/speed record racing? I'd love to take out an S1000RR and just see what 193 horsepower can really do. What do you think?

     

    Here is a link to the East Coast Timing Association website:

     

    http://www.ecta-lsr.com/

     

     

    I'm a bit lazy, so don't get worked too much (don't hang off much, never use the clutch, etc.), unless I'm absolutely going as fast as I can.

     

    CF

  19. Can Css Handle Almost New Riders?

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    Hi Crash,

     

    The point has been covered with some different views for sure. We have had fairly new riders, but as was pointed out earlier, attention on shifting or the other control actions of the bike--if they are still putting a lot of attention on them, then more experience would be needed (small dirt bikes can help with this too).

     

    Another point on if the student is "ready" or not. My wife came to the school and has done it 4 times. When I asked her initially about the other riders, they didn't bother her at all, but for some other riders going around can be distracting. If you did decide to bring her, and could swing it, the 2-day camp is the easiest step into this kind of riding, and some tracks can be a little better than others for this. For example, the Vegas infield course can get a litte cozy at times.

     

    Good idea on being in different groups, know what you mean!

     

    Best,

    CF

  20. New Bike - School Questions

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    Hi Gary,

     

    For sure the skills will transfer, very well in fact.

     

    There are pluses and minuses both ways: for some riding our bikes makes it very easy, and they don't have to worry about our bikes at all. Its also a very long day, you'll be worn out.

     

    For others, they REALLY want to practice on their bikes.

     

    Best thing to touch base with the office regarding availability, some dates are selling or sold out already.

     

    Best,

    Cobie

  21. Camping At The Track

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    Hey Guys,

    So I'm planning my trip from BC down to Laguna in march. I'm planning on arriving march 1st. Are we allowed access to set-up & drop the bike off that day as I don't really want to leave it on a tailor at the hotel. Which brings me to the next question.

     

    Are we allowed to camp at the track for the days the school takes place?

     

    Cheers,

    brianp

     

    Hi Brian,

     

    Laguna is a government facility, I think you have to set up your camping in advance, just contact Laguna Seca directly.

     

    We will be bringing out trucks in the night before, but we normally have to wait until they are done at the track say 5pm or so.

     

    Best,

    CF

  22. Sv650 Set Up Recomendations...

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    Hello every one... My name is Luis...

     

    I am looking foreward to attending school... But fist I want to make sure my machine is set up as good as can afford to do it...

     

    I am about 200 lbs + gear... I ride a 2006 SV650... I am an intermediate skill track day rider...

     

    I have a 2008 GSXR 1000 front end with Traxxion AK20 and 0.95 kg/mm springs...

    I have a Penske double with a 550 lbs/in spring... Total shock lenght is 343mm...

     

    I have 2007 GSXR 750 front and rear wheels... And I am using Michelin Power One tires 120/70R17 front and 180/55R17 rear... Air pressure is 30 psi front and 29 psi rear (hot)

     

    I am considering installing the Traxxion 07 - 08 GSXR 1000 fork cap extensions...

     

    Any advise to set up the bike would be appreciated... Thanks in advance... Luis

     

    Hi Luis,

     

    J/rod had some suggestions, not familiar with setting the bike up that way w/out the rider, we normally do it with the rider on the bike. For sure agree do the springs before you do the damping, as it could change a lot. We certainly have had guys going quite well at the school, but it for sure is a learning day, as opposed to an open track day.

     

    I think youtube has our bike suspension set up on it, you could try there, this should be the link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bBlqVx4mWUw...PL&index=12

     

    Best,

    CF

  24. Demoed The S1000rr

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    Cobie,

     

    I was curious, are the S1KRR's the school is using equiped with the ABS and DTC?

     

    Will we be directed to use specific fuel map modes in our drills (god forbid we have to stay in Rain mode the whole day..) Or will that be up to us, or based on individual riders?

     

    I took another spin on one yesterday, and the bike is freakishly fast, at least for someone not accustomed to race bikes - perhaps other race-prepped literbikes are just as fast, I don't know.

     

    - Tom

     

    Tom,

     

    All the bikes are fully loaded, so yes on both (ABS/DTC). I think you might get a suggestion on which mode to start with, but will have some leeway. Stay in communication with your coach for specifics, he might have a specific suggestion based on what he sees.

     

    CF

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