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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.

WOW!!!!! The past few mornings I've applied some of the things you mentioned - on a favorite overpass (15 south fast track to 163)... and holly hell!!! Never been more stable, confident, smooth and, of course, FAST. THanks again Cobie!

Thanks for the pointers, Cobie - less ass, more meat oh... and a special thanks for telling my friend 'the bike thinks he's a bad passenger' That innovative tool is amazing - and should have about 13 patents Now I can hardly wait to progress to the other levels to try the other teaching bikes. And off topic -- CONGRATS to Josh Galster; 22nd is awesome!!!

Looking the outside leg in and 'push and release' countersteer. After I got those down fairly well, my coach, Josh, gave me a pointer or two about my body position - wasn't too bad, just had to open up a bit more. I think it important to point out, all the positioning stuff I read / heard did nothing compaired to getting locked in with the push/release steering. After the steering drill, all the other skills presented in level 1 became almost immediate and natural... take with a grain of salt, in context and all that stuff/.

Feeling stable body position Tipping in Maintenance throttle reference points SPEED ... I think the most important is skill is stability. Once you feel stable; body postion, tipping in, looking through turn etc all come much easier. I've only been to level 1, so my list is probably very elementary.

I can't speak to Level 2, but Level 1 will blow your damn mind. From what I noticed, in Level 1, we were all a box of rocks fumbling around -- at first. It was pretty cool to see how with each step we all got faster, more confident and smoother. And by the day's end, I think, everyone had a real sense of accomplishment, a pretty good foundation and most importantly... more confidence in ourselves and the bike.

Cobie, Where did you get the layers of foam? Any particular type? I've always thought my helmet sits too low, which I chalked up as just one of those things I had to live with. Thanks, Josh

Hey Mark, I had a similar experience on Saturday. I haven't read any negative comments about the school. TO be completely honest, before the school, I thought it was a bit on the pricey side - and hoped it'd be worth it. Like everyone else, I found it to be well worth the cost. Although I would have prefered more track time... something like 55 min on track 5 debreif - but maybe that's due to me becoming a track whore... I even noticed a difference while commuting to and from work. Nothing dramatic, just a small, yet noticeable, little suttin-suttin. ...and now I have more to say inside my helmet... find it, now, relax, knee...

The bottle of JD would be cool, you're right... but... couuld there be a better gift from a friend, than a track day???? unless it's a chick, then..... well.... perhaps there could be others

That'd definitely be something dealt with over the phone. Maybe the Kawi dealer could pony up some sponsorship dollars in exchange for a dicount. As Jody said... it IS completely worth the cost!!!

The BEST money I've spent on riding. If all the coachs are half as good as Josh (from what I've read, they're all top-notch)..... they need as RAISE!!! Excellent in class instruction by Dylan and Keith. Many thanks to whole CSS team I'd suggest the steering exercise, with James, be incorporated into the first session - not a few during each down time. That 5-10 minutes added SOOOO much confidence it's almost unreal; that so little did so much. Level 2 will be as soon as possible.

Thanks Jody! Do we reeeally need paper work between friends Let's just ride

I can't remember, deleted the email ... but wasn't a letter or something supposed to come in the mail a few weeks before the class date? Thanks, Josh

Is bringing a tank cam okay? No class room stuff, though. The 13th is finally in sight

Thanks man, that statement really resonates... reminds me of, just about, every time I saw pictures taken of me. gonna try to remember: titty to tank.

Thanks. You do bring up some good points; especially the one thing at a time -- seems like a common theme throughout the forum And, I'm much better at longer, faster, sweeping turns. The tight, quick, slower right/left flickin' stuff is what really gets me... Definitely have more of those SR's to get over.

Ok, hopefully the June 13th class will help as well, but until then... are there any techniques for correcting your perception? I'm not dragging knees and logically understand I have more lean angle, but still "can't" go lower. It's been a while since I've read the Twist books, so I'm going to refresh myself before the class. Any suggestions??? Or just quit being a wuss and do it Oh, and I will admit, while leaned over, I do say to myself - don't go lower, or you'll tuck the front. Again... logically I know it's in my head and I can go lower; I'm just finding it hard to overcome. Body position, needs inprovement, but: half off the seat, outside knee in the tank, looking through the turn, somewhat kissin' the mirror. Any help is appreciated, Josh

Is there really any bike other than the 10r...

Hey man, I think there's a few of ya going out to Vegas this weekend. After I go to this class I think I might try corner working - seems pretty cool form what I've heard. Have fun!!

Hey there fellow SoCal'er. When are you taking level 1? Josh

Thanks Cobie, and yes, I've read volume 1 and have started volume 2. They are 2 of the first books suggested on several sportbike forums. Some of the Survial Reaction explinations have already helped.

Thanks man, I can hardly wait.

Waiting for the confirmation, but I should be attending the June 13 SOW class; level 1. I've been riding for about 8 years, during which I have learned a few things. Recently I started riding with faster and more experienced riders (some of which ya'll probably know), who have passed alone some pointers. I don't think I have too many engrained habits - I've changed/tried new things over the past few months, which have increased my confidence and stability while turning - but I need more. I hope after level 1, I will have better skills: turning stability and confidence being the 2 most important. Last year I did my first trackday (at Streets coincidently). I'm hoping for more this year and within the next 12 months trying wsmc. See ya in a few months, Josh