Bullet

Hi mate, Thanks for the update, sounds very promising indeed. I race a Ducati, it has about 195bhp, (which has had quite a bit of engine tuning work and racing gearbox, suspension, etc). We don't run a PCV on her, she has the Ducati racing ECU reflashed, as this allows us a lot more options (though of course it's more complicated and expensive route than a PCV). I do understand, (not having had mine fitted yet), it will cause some issues with dash lights (due to control of coils), but we can resolve that if I also get the nemesis ecu (which is available for Ducatis). We're going to have her updated and installed over the winter, and I will update you on what I find, (which incidentally), we'll be endurance racing on Dunlop slicks and wets (not sure what you're using). Thanks for the note, Bullet

how do you find the TCS Nema? Just aqcuired one of these pieces of kit for my race bike. Bullet

well done, and you started off such a doubter. Bullet

I'm glad you agree. Over the years of coaching, I've met many, many students, looking for complexity and difficult answers to explain there problems/predicaments. In most cases the actual problem is often not the immediate one that the rider thinks it is. The reason we ask questions by the way, is to make you think about your problem and to make you part of the answer, rather than just giving you the answer on a plate. In the riding world, there are so many, many riders full of false advice, (advice like, oh, just go faster, you'll be ok mate), and misunderstandings of "the why", and we like to cement your learning by making you part of it. After all, aren't all the best things in life, hard earned and thus fufilling? Bullet

I have tried putting my attention on different things, and find I do better if I sort of think about trying to "work the tires", i.e., consciously try to build up lateral g's, while also staying relaxed at the bars. However, even then, I eventually reach a lean angle that makes me think "eek, is my boot going to hit the ground?" You can see from the photo that that is not likely! So, in other words, I *try* not to think about lean angle, but it ends up popping into my head at a certain point when I am farther over than normal. What tyres are you running, what level of prep do you goto with them to establish confidence in them? Bullet

Can we ask what it is you think the tyres are going to do on you? Do you believe the bike will just spit you off mid turn with no sign or warning? do you think the bike will give you some feedback before you start a slide? How do you think that might be communicated to you? Are you aware of the consequence of the wheels spinning, and their effect on bike stability with speed? What does a bike wheel become with more speed? The lean angle of the bike is dictated by the speed, and it's combined mass of you and the bike. Would it be possible therefore, that your issue with lean is actually related to your sense of speed, your feeling of being comfortable with the speed you're going? i.e. if your brain was more comfortable with the speed, you'd feel capable and able to roll into the turns a little quicker, and thus you'd enter the turns a little quicker, and use more lean angle? I'd wager there's both factors at play here, you're understanding of what your bike will do, and removing your attention from the tyres into the turns might be a massive factor here? How can we help you? Well, certainly the TWII book is a good place to start, it will give you an understanding of the challenges and gives you some of these questions. Your next step up from this clearly is the school. Visiting the school would give you the opportunity to have the problems explained (certainly much of your issues are covered in Level 1), and some answers to fix/remedy them too. Working with an on track coach would enable your riding to be tweaked and be improved where neccesary to make sure you just nail those turns and give you a much greater confidence in your riding. I guess, which is exactly the answer you're really looking for? Bullet

Now that's cool. Bullet

Ah, mr Hollywood, he loves his photo being taken. Bullet

Hi Bullet and thank you for addressing my question. To answer your following question, I'd say: - before the turn both pegs evenly carrying weight. - into the turn(right hander), inner peg is biased for weight(to help initiate the turn?) but outer peg is "ready" - turning in, outside peg becomes biased in weight to leverage the left knee and inner peg carrying weight but not weighted any more. - I'd want to set up the bike so that I can use the momentum from entry point to apex without further steering inputs after turn in and before the apex, as I suspect this will make my entry look "wave" like or "untidy" and probably force me to correct my line mid-corner. .... ? Brgds/Ridiculefr35 So, by now, you've probably discovered the word stable/stability in our world of cornering? I wonder what difference you think those answer might make to stability of you and more importantly your affect on the bike? Bullet

Hi Ridiculefr35 To answer this question, you will carry weight on the inside peg, but you base/stability comes from the outside peg. If you lean off too far on the inside (well I always find), you'll have achy knees). Now, as tto timing? When do you think it might be better to this in the turn, before the turn? What difference would it make with each approach? Bullet

Nope, had a fair lick on though, who was it? Bullet

Hi Steve, Thanks for your interest. Yes, we're always on the look out for coaches in the UK. This applies to anyone who may feel that they might be interested in coaching students, and giving back to the students what the have learnt themselves. In preparation for your trip to the school, I'd speak with Andy & Jet (director and Cheif riding coach), tell them you've expressed an interest in exploring the coaching program and that I've sent you from here to them. you can contact them at [email protected] and [email protected] drop them an e-mail, tell them you're coming in April and they'll no doubt come back to you, sound you out a little further. even if you're not ready for coaching right now, there are opportunites to become part of the crew to learn more about the school, and get good insight into what goes. We always have need for support teams as well, so if the coaching thing isn't right now, perhaps that might work? I wish you good luck, I hope you get to become one of our team, it's a very enjoyable job, it's long days, hard work, but very rewarding.and good fun. See you on the 22nd. If you have any further questions, please either post, or PM me directly. Bullet

Wales (ie: UK) Kai OK, thanks. I haven't been there or heard much of it, I'll have a look. CF It's a great circuit! Terrible facilities and is at the arse end of nowhere too! Bullet

Mine was measured at 122dB @ 3/4 rpm, including a dB-killer that took 10dB out . The guy measuring it said he wasn't surprised, as most Yoshi's he had measured was significantly louder than, say, Akrapovic's. Like I said, I replaced it with stock and haven't looked back. Oh my god, really! That must have sounded amazing! Bullet

Hi guys, A great deal of students come to school with race systems and I only remember one instance where we have had to stop them riding the bike. I think that bike was measuring around 114db by the circuit staff and they stopped it from riding. We don't do static noise tests at Silverstone and I would be surprised if your can caused you any issues at all, as the limit is 105db which is very loud. Check out our FAQ on the uk site. http://www.superbikeschool.co.uk/faq.php You yoshi being new should be close to it's standard rating which would normally be around 102db. my advice would be bring as it is and enjoy! Look forward to seeing you this year. Bullet