Moto-Brian

In race trim, that thing is going to look MEAN!!! GO ROG!!

Level 1 should have included " Turn points". Level 2 should have included "Changing lines"... Line choices aren't specific for every track in the lessons, of course. It is the overall and general point of the sweeping line theory he teaches. It isn't "sweeping lines" that I refer to as it is what I describe it to be. Wide out before a turn, apex, wide out. Works great at speed, but if a GSXR1000 running 1:30 at Mid-Ohio and a DRZ400 running 1:48 are on the same lap, the DRZ has no reason to run wide on teh exit of turn one. His speed doesn't warrant that line choice. All he does is push the GSXR out to teh grass because that's where the GSXR should be. However, DRZ guy went to teh Code school and was taught that was the correct way to do it. When, in fact, it isn't. At a 1:30 lap pace, sure. At 1:48, keeping an awareness of others, he should know that he can be in the middle to outside middle of the track and maintain speed and allow for outside passing to occur from MUCH faster riders on MUCH faster machines. The issue I get from track days is the amount of rider who ride like the DRZ example. It isn't their fault by any means. They are still learning. However, it is those few I pull aside and try and explain why that is not a good idea to only find them doing it again and again. Seemingly not understanding what I said. I try and run teh riders on what I call a modified race line. The idea is that they will eventually come up to speed and can understand that big sweeping lines aren't needed. The modified part is where I leave at least 5 feet on either side with exception being the apex. That way, they hopefully understand that allowing space on either side at most points of the track, they allow for passing and the result will be more control of their surroundings and less being spooked by a passing rider which results in imediate changes in their lines and can cause chain reactions to other riders around them. It all needs to be correctly implimented... Many riders have a different view of close passing, as well. Allowing that room on either side reduces the feeling they were passed so "closely". What is close to me isn't what is close to others. What happened in a situation with Drew was that a rider got spooked by his pass. He passed 100% cleanly and the passed rider was spooked and tucked the front. In advanced, passing isn't restricted to a set amount of feet. Had that rider allowed more space and controlled his area of comfort, Drew would have not spooked him as much. The spooking comes more from differences in speed than anything, but Drew passed on the outside cleanly. The rider reactions were what caused the crash. All in all, go up to teh instructors at your track day and TALK to us. Get some ideas and TRY them. We're not telling you how to ride, we are simply trying to make it work for you.

Code's mentality towards teaching riders is pretty much in the middle. The books and his lessons are good to review and put into action with YOUR own style, but outside the genral design, he tends to make you believe there is only one right way to ride a bike. He doesn't seem to include the fact that if you watch any top 5 riders in any top professional series, they will have totally different riding styles. What bugs me about Code's approach is that he seems to somehow convince riders otherwise. Students come out feeling as if his way it absolutley correct. It isn't wrong, really, but it isn't the end all... I challenge ANY rider who is average to above average in ability to take teh Code school and teh Swantz school and report as to which was better. Issue is going to be presentation, I suspect and the fact that Code has done it so long, it may move him up further. The crew he runs is a good crew. I was going to join the crew and was happy with it until the whole focus of Scientology came around. Where that plays in I have no idea and I am certainly not comfortable in people pushing their religous or life beliefs on others. Code's school is great for basics. It is a great place to start and maybe a good place to go before track days. However, just like any school, people come out with either a book full of knowledge they feel is 100% gospel, or they come out and when they put that knowledge into action, they understand there are other ways to do things and appreciate the knowledge they recieved, but move forward because they know it was simply a start. In general, doing a school is a good idea. Any of the top schools is a great place to start. However, track days will be a place to develope skills and one can learn a lot at the track. Especially, if they ask instructors for help. Riding around doing it wrong makes things worse. Getting some insight to possibly help you along is a great thing. I wish track days were as popular when I started racing...

Code's is a school and is very unique. We see his "students" a lot at teh track and let's just say they have some interesting line choices... Code's isn't near the top of schools I'd suggest if you are looking for good skills. Look at Swantz, Spencer, or even Penguin's for that... As far as the free track stuff, I actually got hooked up and almost became an instructor with Code. I interviewed and as soon as the Scientology stuff kicked in, I was out. It's cool you get to do free track time (I worked it in 2003), but it isn't anywhere near the track time we get with STT. It is also not close to the same pace, either... Tony's your buddy, right? Why doesn't he come to any track day events?

It is a step backwards if that's the case. The headlights aren't right and teh ram air intake is a progression backwards. Totally fake and you won't see ANYTHING concerning 09 this early.

Nope... Revisions at best. The 2007 was a complete change from the previous model. Again, two year cycles, guys.

I'll be there. Sure Drew will be, as well.

Hey there "Saw"!!!

Nice toy. Ain't got nuthin on the ol' Sable: Maybe a nice "daily driver" in this S10. It has since "lost" teh cap. It was a tragic accident where it might have been bumped by a certain Sable driver who will remain annonymous... How about a set of "SLIGHTLY" used S10s? I mean, a little TLC and a wax job and they'll look GREAT! Well, except the one we sheared 3 of the 4 cab bolts...

Hmmmm... YOU said it!

Hey!! I at least wave!!

Go to www.sportbiketracktime.com They have rentals at times through someone else. However, you really should just use your own. Why wouldn't you, anyways?

It's not real anyways and I think he was saying it looks like a combo of brands. Hence the Honda and Yamaha name "Hondaha" and the GSXR and ZX6R "GSX 6RR"...

We field race them in Cincy. Buddy has an MX track and field we run them on. Let's just say there's a bit of rubbing going on. Oh, and jumping, crashing, tearing off parts, etc... RIOT!!

It isn't the GSXR, that's for sure and the 2008 ZX6R will be the same - it is in it's second year. No changes until 2009... The ZX10 is changing as it is the start of another 2 year cycle for that model. Most bikes in the sportbike category are on 2 year cycles before changes occur. Small things change at times, but overall, for two years they are the same...

Go to www.sportbiketracktime.com and check it out. There are forums and all the staff are quite good about helping with questions. Cost varies dependant on the event. LEDs are Limited Endurance Days and are the best bang for the buck. But, as stated earlier, you'll need at least a session in Novie. It'll do ya good anyways - there's a bit of classroom stuff - nothing heavy - that will help with basics that are sometimes overlooked when a track day org simply releases the riders... As far as the Katana 750 - well, it isn't a bad choice as long as you are comfy with it. You will, however, experience issues since the bike is not as sport oriented as say, it's bigger brother the GSXR. With that said, I would try it out first, ride until it becomes an issue and decide then. I wouldn't go selling the farm right away as you may be very fast on that bike. Now, realize this - track days are ADDICTIVE!! You'll be hooked. Try and get to one of the 6 remaining STT events at Mid-Ohio. We are blessed with one of teh best tracks in the country. However, another great track is Putnam Park. They run NESBA and local track day events along with STT. GREAT track and really a challenge. Looks boring, but if you want to learn corner speed, it is the track to do it at. Most get it wrong and either don't care for it or struggle, but if you try hard and focus correctly, it is better than most places you'll see... Good luck!!

I had an 88 Sable I rallied. Along with an S10 and even an old Nissan. That was right before we killed them and we had to haul them to the scrap yard. EVOs ain't got nuthin' on the Sable...

I won't be able to attend the AMA Pro AM event next weekend, unfortunately. I am sorta upset as I was looking forward to it, but I have to go to the Des Nations MX event. I'll be back for the monday STT event, though... The red paint was because of his bike still in primer... I was willing to offer my painting abilities to make it look spiffy!!

Only 6 STT events at Mid-O left. These would even be great for next season as you can put in bags and put in your basement over winter... $100 for the rains (8 laps) $50 each set of Michelins with teh PRC front...

Willing to listen to offers... I am also willing to sell it with select spares as I have TONS of guys asking about them. Price can be adjusted according to what spares you want. However, it is more cost effective to buy as a package as the price is WAY better than if you bought the spares via Ebay or whatever...

Ah, yes... now I know... Tell your boy I have some red paint ready for application. Is he going to make any of the STT events left? There's only 6 more to go... Love to have him come out and play. As far as the "save"... Well, I've highsided enough to know that sometimes, even though one tries, it usually goes the way the bike wants it to go. In this case, I thought for a split second to let go, but I held on. It was really just pure luck. No skill at all... held on, rode it out, pointed it towards the outside edge of the track and rode 'er until she calmed down...

You're way too kind. I am by no means fast, but I would like to think that I am "OK" as a racer. I just wished I could get these guys to the track and help them get better as riders instead of them doing what they do on the street. They could be MUCH better than they are if they would just stop and get to the track...

Who's this? Are you refering to my dumbass move into turn one for the TR day? I was a lucky camper, for sure... I'm game for anyone of these street squids to come up and ride. I just cannot understand why the hell anyone would think about "racing" the street as they sound like they do. Pretty F'ing stupid.

FAAAAACK!!! That thing is gonna be the shit!!! Now, if they addressed the breaking frames issue...

Why aren't you riding that thing at the track? Waste of a perfectly good bike...