Cobie Fair

Jaybird, Let's touch on your last point. The Q's (3+, 4) are very good tires and as you said do fine at A group pace, but they aren't quite as good as slicks. For example, all my coaches will opt for the slicks on a warm enough day. Even w/out tire warmers. The Q tires are for street and track day as you say, but the full pace of racing is that bit more, and the Q's aren't made for that. We good on this point? I'm thinking the next part of this would be an earlier point made, about how can you tell when they are working?

Let's start broadly, then narrow this down, and see about 1 piece at a time. First issue will be getting the tire up to temperature. What is the correct temperature? That will depend on the type of tire, say street tire vs slick (only meant for track). A street tire like the Q3+ will work at a lower temp, and broader temp than a slick. I'm not an engineer, and so this will be approx numbers. Q3 would be 120-180, front, a little more for the rear. A slick will be a higher and narrow band. I wasn't able to find much data on this, but maybe 180-200? The engineers test with a probe, to get the carcass temp, not the surface temp. Surface temp is not as reliable to measure (tire could get spun, be hotter on the surface). All good on this so far?

The Schools at the early and later part of the year, when it's cooler have the most issues with tire management. There seems to be a lack of good information regarding tires. Before we launch into that, is this a subject the forum readers are interested in more information? Potential points of discussion: How do they work (general info). How to warm? How to tell when warm/hot? How long to scrub in a new tire? Difference between street tires and slicks? When should one run slicks? Let us know if this is of interest to any of the readers/lurkers on the forum. Best, Cobie

Yes, so true!

Thanks for the summary on the Japanese champs...Spain will be interesting!

Yeah, the announcers were commenting a lot on how close it got a few times...sure was entertaining :). If I were on the Ducati management team, think I'd be missing some chunks of hair.

Yeah, Pecco's impressive now. But the Suzuki (Rins, correct?), wow! And they are out at the end of the year, whaaaa :(.

Dave, If I'd not said this, I'm jealous of your avatar name, that's perfect. He had been amazing on the brakes, literally backing it in a number of times. Though, I wonder if that really helped him at all. I agree with you on this, looked to me like he added lean angle towards the end of braking. I wonder how many riders, even at the top level, have done this and had it bit him in the booty. I guess he got a little greed for those 5 points. Look at what'll have to happen to win the title in Spain...I'd say might not be that likely now. Kinda too bad, I think it'd be good for the sport to have a Japanese champ, when (if ever) has their been one for Moto2? Anyone know? CF

What did Ogura do that was different, and caused his incident...?

All dates are up on our website, https://superbikeschool.com/schedule/ Call, email, or go to the site to register. Always recommend signing up, and cancel if you can't make it, rather than wait too late, not get the exact school and date you want. If you give more than 2 weeks notice, no charge to re-schedule. 800-530-3350. We like talking to our students! Best, Cobie

There is a lot to consider with that race, but I'm curious what you guys think about Ducati team orders? Should there be some, and if so what? The commentators mentioned if a rider is in contention (even if not close) for the title, should he just go for the win? Long time since Stoner won a title for Ducati...

Did you have a favorite rider from that race, and if so, why? (not question I've asked much, but I'm curious).

As one of the best races at the MotoGP level in a while, I was curious as to what the members thought about the riders. Obviously pretty amazing that Rins on the Suzuki made it to the front (too bad out next year :(), but I was impressed my Bagnia and keeping his cool.

Just watched the Oz GP...wow. Question: who was/is your favorite rider from that race, and why?

Hi All, Looking like a pretty busy winter schedule. The new schedule will be released in a few weeks (late October approx), we'll be assisting at the RR Fest at Chuckwalla (with Femwalla) in mid-December, sending some staff down to the Philippines and Australia for schools/coach training. Still looking for office staff at our World HQ in LA, give us a ring if you are interested. Best, Cobie

Full-time position available immediately at our LA office (just north of downtown LA, CA). Here is a brief description from our VP Admin Whitney Fair: Looking for Office Admin person to take and process student registration, organize paperwork for students and yearly classes, customer service by email and phone, and other duties. Needs to be upbeat, reliable, good with people, trustworthy, detailed oriented, and organized. Hourly pay based on experience plus commissions. Work in-office from 9am-5pm, M-F. Call Whitney at 323-224-2734 or email her at whitney@superbikeschool.com

The Ridge...right up there as a staff favorite. And July has been great weather for us!

This is an interesting topic, how to hold onto the bike under braking. We've had many do well with keeping the inside knee on the tank (I do for sure). But some can support themselves with the inner thigh, as is seen by some braking with the knee out, or dangling the leg.

Hey All, I've been here 34 years, and never seen anything like the response we are getting! We sold out our first school in 24 hours! If you plan on attending this year, there is no such thing as registering too early. You can switch/cancel a date if you give more than 2 weeks notice, but once a school is full, then it will be onto the wait list. And we don't mind talking with people, so feel free to call give us a call: 800-530-3350. Best, Cobie

Been months since I've ridden anything but my dirt bike (that's been fun), so ready to ride. Anyone going to join us in Vegas in Feb?

Passing...an art really. A bunch of visual components, and then the different arenas where it's used, and requiring a different attitude. Passing at the School, as opposed to passing in racing. Back in the '90's one of the top guys in the US at the time was Miguel DuHamel. Over from Oz came Anthony Gobert. Watched Miguel try and stuff it in on Miguel at Big Willow, turn 1. Most riders would have changed line, moved over, flinched, run wide, etc. Gobert didn't alter line at all, he just didn't care. Great example of solid visual skills, no narrowing of his attention, didn't get surprised. But...he also just didn't care. He was a little young for this line, but "Rubbin is racing" obviously was fine with him.

JJ tried some of their products in his car and was quite enthusiastic...bodes well for us. 😁

Hah, Red Baron, so now you are coming clean, Keith did put you up to it :).

We need to have the new fleet firmly available before selling the current one. Looks like that is not far off, the bikes are in the country, but not yet delivered to our local dealer. Best thing would be to contact JJ (our chief mechanic)and he'll put you on the list of interested buys). His email is: Jeremiah Morrison (chiefmechanic@superbikeschool.com). Best, Cobie