warregl Posted May 24, 2011 Report Share Posted May 24, 2011 Last May I signed up for CSS level 1. I had never been to the track and my motorcycle education consisted of MSF class required to get my license. Even though I had been riding for years I was woefully ignorant of what makes a motorcycle work with it's rider. After taking level 1 I immediately signed up for level 2 in August and last week I completed levels 3 & 4 at the two day camp. I took the advice of many and sprung for the track photos, primarily as trophies (and possibly to impress the occasional young lady should the opportunity present). That said I thought it would be interesting to look at my progress through the levels by comparing pictures of the same turns (I took all 4 levels at Virginia International Raceway). Here's me at Turn 7: Level 1: Level 2 Level 3/4 Turn 5: Level 2 Level 3&4 I know I am still very much a neophyte in the art of cornering however Keith and crew were able to teach even this old dog a few new tricks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fossilfuel Posted May 24, 2011 Report Share Posted May 24, 2011 Quite an improvement! Maybe I'll see you at a track day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasonzilla Posted May 24, 2011 Report Share Posted May 24, 2011 Great improvement. Incredible changes both small and big. You look so much more comfortable in your newer photos. I love seeing the progression. Thanks for sharing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Rutter Posted May 24, 2011 Report Share Posted May 24, 2011 Yeah looks great, I see you too have noticed that the tank on the S1000RR is perfectly shaped to act as an arm-rest when cornering. I like looking back through my old track photos (even though the oldest are still under a year old) and seeing the improvement I made, I was going round almost vertically thinking I was within millimetres of touching down, funny how your perceptions soon change and you re-adjust once you break down those barriers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warregl Posted May 25, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 25, 2011 Thanks guys. Yes there is quite an improvement and I do now feel much more comfortable on the bike. A little education is a powerful thing. I'm looking forward to taking what I have learned and continuing my improvement. And I did notice the tank arm rest on that S1000RR, once I had that knee planted and stopped riding like a sack of potatoes on the bike. Next up is refining my visual skills. At least that is something I can practice on the road without breaking and (major) laws. And strengthening my thigh muscles, maybe I need a thigh master... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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