SeanPaul
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We are really amped for the April 4th school at Infineon.....can hardly wait...
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Sean,
Just to make sure I get it right, shoot me a pm (or e-mail) with your names, first and last. Likely I could figure it out, but if there is more than one Sean or Erik...this will keep the double work down.
They used to call me lazy, now they call me efficient
CF
PM sent.....so you can be 'efficient'.
--SP
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SP,
Won't matter to the coach, as he will ride with and deal with each individually for the debriefings. Sometimes is better to split couples up, just so one isn't tempted to try and "coach" or interpret what the other is being coached on. Some couples its no problem, they want to do it together. We'll accomodate whatever you like on this!
CF
Hey Cobie,
Sarah and I are signed up for the 4/4/11 date at Infineon, both in Level 1. If you could, see if it's possible to get us with the same instructor. We've talked about it and think it would be fun to be with the same instructor. I'm not the type to be giving her rider instructions when I'm getting them myself, so I think we'll be fine together.
We are also attending the event with a friend of ours who already has registered from Santa Barbara, Erik Poulsen. If you could place him with the same instructor we'll have, that would be awesome.
Thanks in advance for whatever you can do....
--Sean
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Howdy. That leather design is..... unique. Makes me think of pajamas for some reason. Now I'm tired. Welcome to the forum. I'm going to sleep.
Well, the leathers looked cooler when I was riding a green/black Kawasaki......but when you cough up for custom leathers, you don't stop wearing them just because they don't match the paint scheme on your current bike. LOL!
Some guys used to give me ###### saying the leathers looked like something the Green Latern might wear.
--Sk
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Hi Sean,
I have talked with Keith about this subject, how long to repeat a level, how much time in between? Keith (if I recall correctly) thinks that over 3-5 years and it would be good to start at the beginning (if no schools in between).
This can for sure vary with the person, riding, how much he studies (if at all) between schools.
I had a student that had 3 years+ in between schools, came back and did level 2, and really should have re-done level 1, and didn't recall that info well enough to get the most out of his day.
On another note, if you guys are coming together, let me know if you want the same coach, or a different one--just shoot me an e-mail on that, or pm or whatever!
Best,
Cobie
Cobie,
I've not set foot on a track since 2000, so it's been 10 years since I've really put the majority of my cornering skills into play. I've ridden extensively the past 10 years but don't use the street as a racetrack, so again, L-1 sounds like the most logical place to start.
Since Sarah and I have different levels of riding experience, do you think having the same coach would benefit each of us on our own skills, or would it be better to have different coaches considering we are at different levels?
--SP
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Hi Sean,
Hmmm...need to see your face, that might ring the bell better!
Glad you are up here and posting, look forward to seeing you and your girl, for sure need to come and say hello that morning when you get there.
Best,
Cobie
Hey Cobie,
It's been a number of years. We both had a little less grey hair back then. LOL!
You may or may not recall that at the '97 Pikes Peak Raceway school I was riding one of Doug Chandler's ex-Muzzy ZX7RR bikes (the bike in the photo above). You helped me do a quick suspension setup as we set sag and preload. Damn that thing was a handful to ride compared to my Yoshimura prepped GSXR in '98. Don't feel bad if you don't recall....you've likely met thousands of riders in the past 14 years. No hard feelings....
A Pikes Peak Open Supersport Race, '98
Me nowadays.....South of Big Sur on PCH1 (my butt is heavier now and so are my bikes)
Sarah on PCH1 in Big Sur(yes, she's really that tall....6 ft)
Sarah and I picking up her Ducati last Spring
--SP
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Hi Sean,
I've been coaching for almost 4 years now (full time). Come this March I'm going to do the school myself as L-4, but most likely will work on L-1 techniques. That's not to say you would too, but it is a common theme.
It has been a while since you've done the school. The quality and service just keeps getting better and better every year. I'm willing to bet you'd learn something "new".
Cheers,
Hey Pete,
Thanks for your reply. I agree with you, I'm sure there is plenty to be refreshed in my mind so the L-1 class will get me back into the swing of things. I'm psyched to ride Infineon and try out the new BMW.
I want the L-1 class to be a good learning experience for my girlfriend who has been riding for approx. a year. This will be her first track experience and although I've shared what I know about cornering with her, I'm stoked for her to get the Superbike School's instruction directly on a track under controlled conditions. She's been an exemplary student thus far but has a good deal to learn. She tends to hesitate and back off in situations where a deep breath, some counter-steer, and a little roll-on of the throttle would be warranted. I'm hoping the L-1 class will give her some additional confidence to curb her hesitation. If she really likes it, we'll be back for a L-2 class....maybe at Barber or Streets.
Will you be at the Infineon April 4th date?
--SP
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Sean;
In your earlier post you didn't say that you have already taken Level's 1, 2, and 3 so my response before was incorrect (the AMA Expert license along with racing experience is very impressive but doesn't qualify for an exemption. Those facts could however get you a try-out as a School Track Coach).
You could take Level IV but I would recommend that you go back and retake Level 1 nontheless. Fourteen years is a long time to even remember our own names and if you are looking to restart your track life Level I is still the place to start even if it is a do-over. YRMV.
Rainman
Hey Rainman,
I did post up in the earlier thread that I'd already taken Level 1, 2, and 3 classes....
You might have skipped over that sentence....no worries.I think there is value in taking the Level 1 class again. I can work with my instructor and if my skills come back quickly, I'm sure we can find some cirriculum that will be beneficial to me in the Level 1 course.
As for the School Track Coach.....that would be a cool job. Maybe I should try out.....
--SP
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Hi Everyone,
Thought I'd sign up and do a little research in the forum as my girl and I will be attending the April 4th Infineon date.
I've been riding for 20+ years, taken Level 1, 2, and 3 classes but it's been 10+years since I took them. I raced in '98 & '99 as an AMA Expert but haven't been on the track since.
We ride a lot of twisty Colorado mountain roads and I'd like my girl to gain some track experience to increase her survival rate on the public highways, hence the class we'll be attending.
I'm not sure if Cobie will recall, but he was my instructor back in '97 at a Pikes Peak International Raceway class. Here is a photo of me from that day:
Cobie was 10 bike lengths ahead of me when this photo was taken and I think he was looking over his shoulder watching me exit Turn 2. LOL!
We are looking forward to getting back out on the track with the School.
--Sean
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Sean;
We all start at Level I with no exception. As for differing levels of experience it is an issue the School manages seamlessly every day of the week.
Rainman
Cool....I'm not against taking the Level 1 class again. I'll sign us both up for the Level 1 class.
Thanks Rainman......
-SP
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I'm looking for a recommendation on what class level I should take for the April 4th Infineon date.
I'm planning on attending the April 4th date with my girlfriend and we plan on using the school's bikes. We have mixed riding experience:
She's been riding for a year and is ready to step it up with a Level 1 class.
I've been riding for 20+ years, taken Level 1, 2, and 3 classes but it's been 10+years since I took them. I raced in '98 & '99 as an AMA Expert but haven't been on the track since.
Should I start out taking the Level 1 class again or would it make more sense to do a Level 2 or 3 class since I have a decent cornering foundation but feel my skills are rusty?
Cheers,
--Sean
Classes For Mixed Experience Couple
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Cobie,
Just wanted to say "thanks" for putting Sarah and I together with Josh. We had a great day at Infineon and Josh is a great instructor.
We are looking forward to making reservations for the Level 2 and 3 classes later this year.
thanks again....
--SP