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Scotty · 24-11-2009, 09:49 AM

So on a more positive note, how was the school? I'm definately going to do stage 1 in the new year.

Mort · 24-11-2009, 10:14 AM

You may have heard me rant on about the superbike school before... I did level 1 - 4 in the UK. It is without doubt the best thing you can do on a bike . Yes its is expensive (The UK is more than twice the price of down here but you can hire a track here for next to nothing comparably).... but its far more effective than spending money on go faster bits or a dozen track days.

Level one is about Throttle control, Counter steering, Turn points, Rider Input, and a vision/co-ordination skill called 2-step. By the end of that day you are riding better than you've ever done.

Level 2 is about vision skills. Level 3 is about bike control and body positioning etc. Level 4 is a tailored package for what you need.

Basically it doesnt matter what you ride or how good you are it's worth it. (I did Level 3 with Leon Camier).

There's a new DVD out which is worth a look.

Scotty · 24-11-2009, 07:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Mort

There's a new DVD out which is worth a look.

It's on my Christmas list already

p.s. I met Leon Camier one evening at our advanced riding group. Seems like a nice bloke but I can't ever think of him without picturing the accident over the Mountain <shudder>

irishejit · 25-11-2009, 08:15 PM

nasty accident that,i think if it was me i would ride the bike to the track and leave the car and trailer at home.

Mort · 07-02-2010, 10:28 PM

Well I finally got my bike back fixed. Over ten weeks since it was left in the shop. First they fitted a cracked fairing panel then they forgot to re-order a replacement. I am so pissed off with Honda NZ. I have never come across such a bunch of half-arsed gits who don't give a shite about their customers and their parts supply is dismal... everything is ordered from Japan. Pathetic. ... anyway its back now and I've booked a few trackdays (seems like months since I last rode it).

I fitted a HRC fast action throttle kit to it which increases the throttle turn to full throttle from one fifth to one sixth ... for some reason I always stuggled to get on full throttle without adjusting my grip... makes the bike go a lot faster for the same throttle opening too. Its a fiddly job though.

Scotty · 11-02-2010, 06:44 PM

When my 600 needed a fairing I was pi55ed with waiting a month for Honda. 10 weeks is simply stupid!

I also struggled from normal grip to full throttle on that. I could do it but it always felt like a more direct throttle would be beneficial.

I don't know if it'll be an issue on the Blackbird as I've not have the balls to pin it yet

dukeboy749r · 19-02-2010, 12:13 PM

Mort

I have also added CSS to my 'wish list' - as I am slowly recovering from being in my own company and the associated debt pile, it may not be until the Summer - but someone very kindly paid for a trackday for me and then I rode home straight afterwards - BIG mistake. Although thankfully got home safely. I like your spirit towards the whole thing.

Nice and positive - hope the two days were as good?

24-11-2009, 09:49 AM	#11 (permalink)
Scotty OAP Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Essex, UK Posts: 12,326	So on a more positive note, how was the school? I'm definately going to do stage 1 in the new year. __________________ Audi B8 A4 Avant 2.0T FSI quattro S-Line Executive avec toys Honda CBR1100XX Super Blackbird Honda CBR600F6

24-11-2009, 10:14 AM	#12 (permalink)
Mort Mitsubishi Evo X Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Auckland NZ Posts: 2,066	You may have heard me rant on about the superbike school before... I did level 1 - 4 in the UK. It is without doubt the best thing you can do on a bike . Yes its is expensive (The UK is more than twice the price of down here but you can hire a track here for next to nothing comparably).... but its far more effective than spending money on go faster bits or a dozen track days. Level one is about Throttle control, Counter steering, Turn points, Rider Input, and a vision/co-ordination skill called 2-step. By the end of that day you are riding better than you've ever done. Level 2 is about vision skills. Level 3 is about bike control and body positioning etc. Level 4 is a tailored package for what you need. Basically it doesnt matter what you ride or how good you are it's worth it. (I did Level 3 with Leon Camier). There's a new DVD out which is worth a look. __________________ *It's not what you ride, it's how stupid you look.*

25-11-2009, 08:15 PM	#14 (permalink)
irishejit Ford Ka Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: n.ireland Posts: 96	nasty accident that,i think if it was me i would ride the bike to the track and leave the car and trailer at home. __________________

07-02-2010, 10:28 PM	#15 (permalink)
Mort Mitsubishi Evo X Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Auckland NZ Posts: 2,066	Well I finally got my bike back fixed. Over ten weeks since it was left in the shop. First they fitted a cracked fairing panel then they forgot to re-order a replacement. I am so pissed off with Honda NZ. I have never come across such a bunch of half-arsed gits who don't give a shite about their customers and their parts supply is dismal... everything is ordered from Japan. Pathetic. ... anyway its back now and I've booked a few trackdays (seems like months since I last rode it). I fitted a HRC fast action throttle kit to it which increases the throttle turn to full throttle from one fifth to one sixth ... for some reason I always stuggled to get on full throttle without adjusting my grip... makes the bike go a lot faster for the same throttle opening too. Its a fiddly job though. __________________ *It's not what you ride, it's how stupid you look.*

11-02-2010, 06:44 PM	#16 (permalink)
Scotty OAP Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Essex, UK Posts: 12,326	When my 600 needed a fairing I was pi55ed with waiting a month for Honda. 10 weeks is simply stupid! I also struggled from normal grip to full throttle on that. I could do it but it always felt like a more direct throttle would be beneficial. I don't know if it'll be an issue on the Blackbird as I've not have the balls to pin it yet __________________ Audi B8 A4 Avant 2.0T FSI quattro S-Line Executive avec toys Honda CBR1100XX Super Blackbird Honda CBR600F6

19-02-2010, 12:13 PM	#17 (permalink)
dukeboy749r Vauxhall Corsa VXR Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Essex, UK Posts: 454	Mort I have also added CSS to my 'wish list' - as I am slowly recovering from being in my own company and the associated debt pile, it may not be until the Summer - but someone very kindly paid for a trackday for me and then I rode home straight afterwards - BIG mistake. Although thankfully got home safely. I like your spirit towards the whole thing. Nice and positive - hope the two days were as good? __________________ baby is now nearly two and is just a joy, work definately on the up, now waiting to reap the benefits!