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  2. How Old Do You Have To Be So Apply For The School?

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    Hey.

     

    Im Kristian Waring im 16 and live in the UK, been riding for 6 month's now on an Aprilia RS 50.

     

    I am really keen on racing next year when im 17, and so i think the School will really help me boost my confidence on a bike and also the potential I could have on the race track.

    My dad has offerd to supply me with everything i would need for racing, as he has raced, and has just currently quit about 3 years ago. So its not to hard to get started up, thank god!

    But was wondering, could i apply for the course now, or would i have to be 17 and take my A1 then take the course?

     

    Thanks.

     

    Kris.

     

    If I were you i'd contact the school in the UK direct, here are the contact details if you don't have them.

     

    Contact Details

    We are open for telephone enquiries and visitors between 10:00am and 6:00 pm, Monday to Friday.

    Out of office hours or on School dates, you can contact us via our answerphone, fax, or e-mail address.

     

    California Superbike School

    Unit 92 Leyland Trading Estate

    Irthlingborough Road

    Wellingborough

    Northants

    NN8 1RA

     

    Telephone +44 (0)8700 671 061

    Fax +44 (0) 1933 229389

    E-Mail info@superbikeschool.co.uk

     

    School Director Andy Ibbott

    andy@superbikeschool.co.uk

     

    Operations Manager & Chief Riding Coach Johnny Haynes

    johnny@superbikeschool.co.uk

     

    Marketing & Press Manager Donna Ibbott

    donna@superbikeschool.co.uk

     

    Office Manager Lynn Burdett

    lynnb@superbikeschool.co.uk

     

    Deputy Chief Riding Coach Paul Debnam

    paul@superbikeschool.co.uk

  10. Am Very Nervous

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    I am doing the Silverstone circuit in a little under 2 weeks and I am very nervous (huge understatment by the way !).

    I have been reading on the forum for a couple of weeks now and it seems that bikers are going to improve their skills for Track Days ... i just want to know how to go round a corner faster and safely; I have never done any track days and have been deristriceted just over 6 months and i didnt get out a lot before that ! i have done a bit more riding over the past 6-8 months but not a lot at all. My fella bought me this for a christmas present as he knows how nervous (and rubbish) i am at cornering at the moment.

    I got all the kit i need think I just need reassurance that im not going to look like a complete berk and it is for people like me as well as more experienced riders ?

     

    I would think most people will be nervous to one degree or another, i am sure i will be on the day. I have been riding 26 years and have done a handfull of track days. I am certain the coaches will ensure you enjoy yourself and improve accordingly. I wish my girlfriend had bought me the course.. hmmmm maybe a xmas pressie for next year!

  13. Penske Shocks?

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    The Penske shock is ordered and i'll report on it when it is fitted. I have just picked up my forks after being resrung for my weight (ohlins) and revalved and rebound needles replaced. Cant wait to try it out. :) What model9R do you have Cobie? I have an E1 model and have also raised the rear 10mm with the ride height adjuster, this has speeded up the steering and hopefully the suspension upgrades will improve the slightly harsh ride and bouncyness at the rear.

  14. Hi From Scotland

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    Welcome :) I'm doing CSS at Rockingham on July 8th if you fancy joining me!

     

    Hi Rick, I wish I could but due to working commitments I cant do july this year!

     

    I will hopefully manage one later this year!

     

    I have a couple of questions for you, hope you dont mind.

     

    do you intend doing all 4 levels eventually?

     

    also are you going to use your own bike when you go or hiring a school bike?

     

    if using your own bike are there hotels in the rockingham area with secure bike parking?

     

    I ask this as when I go I would preffer to use my own bike but i have no trailer or van so would be driving the bike down and staying for a few nights.

     

    I notice your local track is cadwell, I would love to do a track day there sometime, I love wacthing the bsb guys on tv jumping the mountain section there, it makes for really exiting racing

     

    cheers

    bobby

     

     

    I am hoping to do all 4 levels if my finances allow it, I will be using my own bike as I would prefer to learn the techniques on my own machine. I know they are generic methods but I would still like to prove to myself I can do it on mine :)

     

    When you book you will get a documentation pack with details of accommodation in the area, I will be travelling down on the day.

     

    Yes Cadwell is great and I will be getting back to doing some more track days there later this season, the mountain is awesome, but not as easy as it looks.. I prefer to leave the heroics to Karl Harris and the likes! If you are going to come over sometime let me know and I'll see if we can do one together and you could probably doss down at mine if you like or I could recommend somewhere for you as I am only 30 mins away.

  18. Gear Change

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    That was to be next question, but Rick448 got in first

     

    A few advantages:

     

    1. When hung off on the right, it is easier to make an upshift by simply pushing down--one doesn't have to get their foot under it. For me, this was significant, I have short legs, and it was hard to get my foot under it.

    2. When in a left hand turn, if you are still leaned over a bit and wanting to get an upshift, you don't have to dig your foot under the lever.

    3. Downshififting is a little easier and very positive as you have the heel on top of the footpeg, it's easy to get a positive downshift done (ever see guys lifting their legs up and stomping on the gear shift lever?).

     

    Most like it when they try it and get used to, but for sure there have been top riders that haven't done it--I think Mladin would be the current one that still rides street pattern.

     

    C

     

    Thaks Cobie, I guess that makes sense, though so far I can't say I have had a problem with the street pattern. I'd like to try the GP one though, maybe I'll get a chance sometime.

  19. Gear Change

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    Agreed. I think Cobie may be refering to me when it came to the GP shifting. Once I spent time using it I loved it. My street bikes are standard shift (unable to swith them) and my track bikes are GP shift. GP is the way to go, but he should eventually learn both when the time is right. Just my two cents.

     

    JR isn't the only one that had to switch, there have been others, and I've just been a bit of a tyrant, and unsympathetic. In the end, pretty sure all have preferred it anyway. I have tried it on a few students recently, suggested that they try it, and the few that were willing had very little difficulty adapting.

     

    CF

     

    Cobie, what are the advantages of the GP shift pattern?

  23. What To Wear?

    in School Questions/General Discussion

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    Hi. I will be attending Level 1 at Pocono Raceway on 5/16. I will be riding your bike and also renting the gear (i've paid for it already).

     

    I'm only going to bring the helmet.

     

    I'm not sure what should (can) i wear underneath the AGV leathers that will be provided by your school.

     

    Would you please clarify?

     

    Thanks!

     

    Here are the possible things:

     

    1. A t-shirt and underwear. I don't like this, cotton when it sweats just sticks you to the leathers, not that comfortable.

    2. Under Armour--a lot of guys like this. Wear long sleeve, slides better in the leathers. Some wear similar type shorts too. It's better in the hot than cotton.

    3. Inner suits, like the ones from Kushitani or RS-Tai Ichi. My first choice. Kushitani is the most comfortable, RS is more durable, and cheaper.

     

    We try and stock the inner suits, but don't always have them (supply issues) on hand. You can certainly call the office if you'd like to check on that. The inner suits if you are going to do any amount of riding in warm weather, are the way to go (I won't get in my leathers without it). Cooler, and they let the suit move on you, not bind, which is what happens when one sweats in them. In cost weather, I just long sleve long johns like the under armour.

     

    Hope this helps, let us know if you have any other questions.

     

    Best,

    Cobie Fair

    Chief Riding Coach

     

    What under armour do you recommend Cobie?

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