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It is a bad idea to preload the shifter, but hotfoot has explained the process very well.I think people should put up videos if possible so that we can compare technique.

That is all well and good for well known models from Dunlop etc.Here in India...there is very little data available for race tires made by local manufacturers.

One observation i have made - Moto3 and Moto2 guys just dump the clutch after downshifting.MotoGP guys, specially Rossi let the clutch out gently at the end.Just slow down the release the last few millimeters.

A little on the lower side seems preferable to being on the higher side, per anecdotes.I have however not found concrete guidelines on how to choose pressures for the track.

I make it a point to verify advice for myself, in a controlled environment of course.Heard and observed a lot of BS about launching until i figured what works and doesn't, for instance.

Thanks.Any more recommended reads?

Yep, i saw his company Catalyst Reaction was a sponsor of the CSS.Wondered if you guys took classes or something.Ahh America....so many opportunities there.Sigh..

It was his classes that got me wondering.350 bucks it seems....care to try Robert?

Hi Guys, Has anyone attended a suspension school or had coaching for technical stuff? I am curious to know how you all learn about the technical aspects of bike setup. How do you improve your bike along with your riding?

Cobie, as a coach with a ton of experience can you tell the difference if the bike has lost or gained 1-2 psi?

Pecard's leather dressing and Skidmore's Leather Cream are at the top of my list after some research as far as leather conditioners go.There are also some equine products - Effax Lederbalsam and Passier Lederbalsam which are highly thought of.Others like Oakwood conditioner and Obenauf's are also spoken highly of. Pecards makes a motorcycle leather kit you might want to check out. http://www.pecard.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=Pecard&Product_Code=MLK-L&Category_Code=mleathdress

AAH i was looking at this also.How has it served you? How has it held up?

I see.I will be using my jacket [ have procured a 2 piece suit ] daily.So i think i will need to take care of it more.Any inexpensive undersuit you guys recommend for the track?

IMO, it's best to practice without aids.

Mid-Late Nov is when everything is finalized if i recall correctly.

Hey Guys, I am finally getting a full kit of gear.I wanted to ask you all how you maintain it.Anything specific you do to your Helmet, Leathers, Gloves or Boots to keep them in good shape? I was thinking of some kind of leather conditioner and waterproof for the leathers, gloves and boots to start with.Any suggestions? Anything else i should know of? I ride in a hot climate, quite dusty also.Any deodorizing agents or something you guys use? Please advice as i am in the dark regarding this.

This is Stage 1 so to speak.Marquez is stage 2 lol....

This is what i am talking about.Note the angle of his forearm and slightly opened fingers.

COnsider trying to find out what you don't like about rights and working on it.Try relaxing your grip and opening the index and middle finger a bit.

I thought it was the hard front tyre that caused Lorenzo to slip back.

Reminds me of Phillip Island and the Sachsenring.Always wondered how they managed there.

Are those hot or cold pressures?

Wes - I think that is a picture of a rear tire? You might want to get your suspension set up checked.The tire is suffering a bit when you are leaned over and gassing it, hence the feeling of a loss of traction.

I am waiting for the answers.

Good point, but for some reason it seemed like someone kicked the front away from them....just a sudden crash. I wonder if we should have a " Crash Stories " thread...where we can discuss crashes we have had.