dmj120
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Hey Brent, those are some nice bikes. Its always good to have high ambitions... reach for the stars and you'll hit the moon
I'm sure this forum (and the school, if you go) will help!!!
Josh
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Ciao, Steve. Benvenito; e come stai, amico mio?
That's quite a bit of schools; I'm only at one.
I love the DVD, it really helps to clear-up some of the book.
Josh
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For brisk street riding, these lads will use what I consider to be the safest riding style. Or posibly the safest riding style, period, since they basically cannot risk falling off. The majority do not hang off much and generally keep their torsos more over the fuel tank that what you typically see on pure race tracks. My guess is that they want to have a fairly strong grip on their bikes over the jumps and bumps, and probably also to be able to see as far as possible through the mostly blind corners.
So, what do you reckon - do they choose this way of riding out of necessity, safety, control or speed? What would be the main issues on a pure race track against this way of riding and why?
No... dont get hd channels
the best damn racing and i cant watch 
I think the TT race continues due to tradition. I'd have to think some of the racers -who do on-track racing too- do it for the challenge and prestige... cause winning a TT race is not that common, ya'no.
I think the main issue for a TT race is 100% accuracy --- inch-perfect to the N'th power. Miss your marks by a hair and in the bails you go
Next would have to be mental stamina; notice that hot chick in reaching distance and you could end up ion her bed -through her wall, that is. -
I am curious, thanks to this excellent fourm and Twist of the Wrist II, I have gotten my rear chicken strip down to about a quarter of an inch, but my front tire has a two inch strip. I don't ride that hard, I must maintaint the "reasonable and Prudent" speeds on public roads. I am wondering what my tires say about my riding and how I might improve?
I say who cares. Your tires are saying you know what you're doing and what not to do... how many squidly-didlies have you seen with no chicken strips one day and the next see him assfault-surfin?
I used to worry about having virgin pucks until I realized I easily pass people draggin knees -on the outside- at the track; or watching those up/down mid-turn wobble while in the canyons.
Although, even riding slow [reasonably so], turning later and faster (quick-flick) will get you from a 10-piece down to a 6-piece
I think it best to be stable, smooth and bring home a clean bike... and this is coming from a slow guy.
just my 2 cents....
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It will depend a lot on your natural ability and your level, of course, how long it takes to get back to speed, but I agree that for most people, one track day is probably "wasted" trying to get back to speed after a several month layoff.
However, the most important thing is that you will not become all that fast with random riding. Pro riders will ride a LOT, even when they are not at the track. They do motard, MX, trial, dirt track etc. to keep sharp and also to constantly learn new things and push envelopes.
So if you really want to become good, you'd need to ride at least a couple of times every week for a couple of hours each time. In addition, you can do mountain bike riding in difficult terrain to get in better shape and to teach yourself bike control at the ragged edge. Yes, it can partly be transferred motorcycles riding around a race track.
Basically, the more you work on something, the better you become. It's all down to what you can afford to spend in money and time and how important it is to you to perform.
That is an excellent answer - thanks for your insight. I know some folks how do in fact ride mountain bikes, but never associated the control aspect transfering to the track.
and to think all I can come up with is: I have to ride several times a week, or I get bitchy
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This solution is a lot more money ($999), which I got from Jeff at Optimum MotorSports. Lucky for me, he moved from Detroit to within 10 miles of my
It's not cheap, but it's built like a tank. For about $1250, you would have a complete setup that reads ECU data and overlays it on the screen like this:
That's a cool system.... but I think I'd rather spend a grand on a suspension.
Here's a video taken yesterday at Sturup Raceway. It's tight, twisty, bumpy in places, has weird tarmac changes in a couple of turns ... but, hey, it's the track closest to me and it's possible to ride there almost every Sunday
Let's see if I can figure out how to embed the video... whee - it worked!
[shot using the "ActionHD" mode (720p@60fps).
Kai
Kai -- that's a cool vid, man!! Looks like a fun track.
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Hello,
..... and when applying those techniques on the track I realized that it greatly improved my riding on the streets and the track, instantly I was hooked! ...... because I would like to do some racing eventually...
You will absolutely love level 1. The difference in stability, control and that solid-feeling is amazing. Can't say anything about level2, which I hope to attend in Sep. I too would like to get into some club racing, for some time now; but probably after level 3 -to get that confidence needed.
If you haven't noticed (from lurking), CSS coaches have a way of gettingthe info through [some of] our thick skulls
Take it easy man.
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Damn fine vids!!! I've only done level 1, but its nice to see some of the drills at work.... sooo that's good trottle control
Compared to you, I look like the 2 fools going up the mountain on the Twist2 dvd
Looking forward to more vids... am a subscrber now
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Guys,
Just a quick note, as I'm on here quite a bit answering your threads and posts, that I've got to take sometime out for a while. I've got a lot going on in my personal life at the moment so I'm going to be taking some down time for a little while, but I assure you all "I'll be back". So in the meantime, if you have any UK questions on schools, if you post and don't get an answer from others in the forums, just ring into the office and ask.
See you all soon, stay safe, smiley and keep practising.
Bullet
Hope everything works out for you - you're a good guy, that's helped answer many of our questions!
Take it easy,
Josh
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What about simply using a street/ trackday tire?
I'm nowhere near the level where I need a dedicated track tire or much less warmers.
I am on streets - bt016's. I feel pretty confident on these (I like the 'stones anyway), especially after Keith mentioned in the level 1 class "if you're not at racing speed, anything more is a waste." Something to that effect, anyway.
I'm not in need of warmers --- but dedicated track tires... if I could afford spare rims, I'd definitely have dedicated track tires (hell, i'd love a dedicated track bike). Commutting kills my tires and I always seem to need a new set to go to the track. But I knew wha'cha meant.
Don't know if this gave you any answersYes it did, thanks
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I've seen dvd's listed on cyclemall.net and youtube has some tuning vids
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No, not without warmers on tyres before, and even then, they're never quite the same operating temperature as really running. 2 laps is ok if your gradually build up your speed, but first corner max lean/cold tyres = crash typically.
Bullet
Thanks Bullet. That brings up another question.
Why the dual temp? Everyone I talked to says the single temp warmers are fine. Are there specific conditions that necessitate multiple temps? I'll probably get some warmers when I get to an upper "B" pace; so this is really just curiosity.
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Thanks!!!
That's it. I totally forgot about centripetal forces . Oh and in the US we have saying for people who go down in the first few laps --- another fck head tucked it... well maybe its only my saying
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On the Twist2 dvd, in every riders' meeting, and at level 1 - it is said let your tires warm up; also keith say no quick-flick.
I understand how hard acceleration or filcking the bike too fast can cause you to have a bad day - but what about the lean angle? Having less than a dozen trackdays under my belt, it's obvious I'm not the fastest guy out there; and I always do at least 2 laps to warm the tires, I've felt the rear get a loose upon acceleration, which is kinda fun
during these warm-up laps. But.... i never lean that far over - for fear of the washing out... my biggest fear is being one of the dumAzzes causing a red flag and taking other peeps' track time.Can you lean all the way over (mind you, I don't drag a knee) before the tires are warm?
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Here are some videos. In both cases we were asked to go 75% of "normal" speed. The second day video was done in third gear with little or no braking, but it was 4 seconds faster than day 1. After the critique of the second video and correction of the glaring error (pretty obvious once it was pointed out), the lap time dropped 8 seconds!!
Wow! That's some good progression!!
Stuff like this makes increases my desire to attend Level 2.
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I envy you! Honestly. After nearly 50 broken bones, internal injuries and permanent muscle and nerve damage, I still willingly take risks on virtually every ride by overriding the conditions. Just because it is fun. Overriding the conditions on the road without taxing your own limits are easily done. Ask yourself what will happen in the next bend if the road is covered in sand or oil - will you make it through or stop in time? I find myself generally relying on the road surface being clean and ride accordingly.
Wow, not too many people I've spoken with had more broke than me, I'm 32 bones, 6 surgeries and several concussions -- your the second, the other guy feel out of helicopter.
Overriding for the road conditions is one thing, I think the danger comes with taxing yourself too much. I think the twist 2 dvd has the best example => sliding and crashing through wet surfaces, and rolling through using good thottle.
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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?
So driving away on one of the BMW's after a day is probably not going to be taken too well?
Awe, shucks!
bah, bet we could do it.... you gotta beee bewy bewy quiet. Plus, Kieth did say these are the best bikes to learn on, and learning is a life-long commitment ---- I think he'd want us to contnue to learn on the such gooood bikes
Seriously though, that's how it should be. I can't remember the youTube vid about wsmc racing, but the comrodery, family atmosphere and the fact everyone is willinjg to help you out - well, anything these would necessitate a burn out on the theiving bastards sac.
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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
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 
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You seem to be asking, how can you steadily increase throttle throughout the turn without having to lean lower in order to stay on the line?
Seems like a good question to me, since physics would dictate that to maintain a constant radius arch through the turn you would have to lean lower and lower as you speed up. The other option though is that you maintain the lean angle but the radius of your line through the turn increases as you add speed. At severe lean angles, you should only be using enough throttle to create a subtle increase in speed, and so the increase in the radius of your line ends up being so subtle as to be basically imperceptible. Once you get to the exit of the turn, the radius of your line will get wider more progressively as you pour on the power and stand it up, so it flows quite naturally this way and leads to faster speed on the following straightaway.
Maybe the reason you feel you have to lean lower and lower is because you are turning in too early, causing you to run wide on the exit, and/or you are rolling on the throttle too aggressively or starting the roll-on too soon. Maybe try going in deeper, turning in later, and since throttle comes on after turn-in, that means the throttle would come on a bit later too.
excellent thoughts and viewpoint harnois!
Bullet
Yup!!! Give that man a beer!
I do quite a bit of self-talk through the turns - wait, turn, don't be lazy, look, once cracked open slow/smooth roll-on, etc. ANd when I do the more throttle & lean angle thing, I then say - it's good I'm slow or that coulda sucked (minus the colorful stuff); especially when I'm adjusting myself throughout the turn.
Thanks for asking the question, Andrew. I never associated adding lean angle and throttle as being so bad.
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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
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I'm awaiting an update from Whitney
Hopefully, I'll be able to get at least 1 day in.... until that pesky virus pops up on her laptop again
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In general, is there a max number of students? I don't see anything alluding to this?
Dropping the hints for levels 2 and 3 at Streets for my birfday
--- my wife's laptop hassome sort of virus... it constantly "pops" up with the CSS site with the schedule pulled up. hhhmmmmm gonna have to get it looked at -
Sorry to hear about your leg; take it easy, man.
I'm late to this thread - but LOVE it. Downhill turns are still a mess for me - I end up with too much weight on my arms... well you know the rest
but some real good info here. I'm gonna try it; especially the throttle on AFTER full lean/stable. I look, lean (puuuush/release I love that drill), throttle on, fine tune lean and continue. -
I can't say anything regarding this technique (haven't done leverl 2), but on the road, I sometimes use the electrical poles/trees, if possible, which helps to find some sort of reference point.
the best damn racing and i cant watch 
Next would have to be mental stamina; notice that hot chick in reaching distance and you could end up ion her bed -through her wall, that is.
--- my wife's laptop hassome sort of virus... it constantly "pops" up with the CSS site with the schedule pulled up. hhhmmmmm gonna have to get it looked at
Css Coach Josh Galster
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Congrats man!!!! You should be a coach or something
:lol:
Take it easy.