Casper Posted June 19, 2016 Report Share Posted June 19, 2016 I've wanted to do one of those superbike schools for a long time. Finally decided to go ahead and do it. Anyone here do one? Which one and how did you like it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zx3vfr Posted June 19, 2016 Report Share Posted June 19, 2016 Just say no to Keith Code and his Xenu worshiping friends Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casper Posted June 19, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 19, 2016 45 minutes ago, zx3vfr said: Just say no to Keith Code and his Xenu worshiping friends California Superbike School is by far the highest rated, and most recommended school I have found so far. Why say no? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonik Posted June 19, 2016 Report Share Posted June 19, 2016 Someone here did that school and raved about it. I remember the thread very clearly, maybe 2 years ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonik Posted June 19, 2016 Report Share Posted June 19, 2016 Here it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zx3vfr Posted June 19, 2016 Report Share Posted June 19, 2016 2 hours ago, Casper said: California Superbike School is by far the highest rated, and most recommended school I have found so far. Why say no? Because there are reports of the church of Scientology writing reviews praising the school as well as twist of the wrist. also don't send your money to a tax haven for the rich and famous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
what Posted June 20, 2016 Report Share Posted June 20, 2016 (edited) just wear a tinfoil hat under your helmet and you'll be ok Edited June 20, 2016 by what 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue03636 Posted June 20, 2016 Report Share Posted June 20, 2016 Loved the California superbike school. Say what you want Keith knows his shit and is at every event. I hope to get to so level 3 and 4 next year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wojo72 Posted June 20, 2016 Report Share Posted June 20, 2016 Dumb question: If I go there and I learn what I paid for then why do I care what his worship preferences (within reason) are? This coming from a guy who is in a mid-life anti religion phase. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zx3vfr Posted June 20, 2016 Report Share Posted June 20, 2016 6 minutes ago, Wojo72 said: Dumb question: If I go there and I learn what I paid for then why do I care what his worship preferences (within reason) are? This coming from a guy who is in a mid-life anti religion phase. Because his choice of worship is not within reason, it's a tax haven for the rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmh_sprint Posted June 20, 2016 Report Share Posted June 20, 2016 1 hour ago, zx3vfr said: Because his choice of worship is not within reason, it's a tax haven for the rich What religion isn't?!? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zx3vfr Posted June 20, 2016 Report Share Posted June 20, 2016 9 minutes ago, cmh_sprint said: What religion isn't?!? Most religions don't function as a, you put money in, you get something out scheme. typical religions when you give money you don't get anything out other than a tax deduction. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Casper Posted June 20, 2016 Author Popular Post Report Share Posted June 20, 2016 I'm not asking about anyone's religion. I'm just asking if the school is good. I don't judge people based on their religion. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
what Posted June 20, 2016 Report Share Posted June 20, 2016 I'm interested in your findings Ben, whenever you end up getting to that point. also, praise Xenu Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casper Posted June 20, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 20, 2016 19 minutes ago, what said: I'm interested in your findings Ben, whenever you end up getting to that point. also, praise Xenu A lot of people love the California Superbike School. I'll most likely end up doing it. It's something I've thought about for a long time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkow97 Posted June 20, 2016 Report Share Posted June 20, 2016 The schools that manage to stay operational do so because they are doing something right. I would be less concerned about whose name is on the school, and more concerned with who the individual instructors are. Nick Einch (sp?), Jason Pridmore, and a bunch of other people whose names escape me have good reputations as excellent INSTRUCTORS, as well as being great riders. If you want to go to a specific school because they rent __________ bike, or run at ___________ track, then go for it, but you might get just as much out of more local instruction through a traditional trackday org that offers private coaching. Pridmore may be able to turn lap record pace at any given track you visit, but a guy who is 2 seconds a lap slower is still plenty quick enough to help you improve a LOT. You planning to run your 675, or rent a liter bike? Calabogie is a HUGE track in Canada, and I know they rent Kawasakis for their riding schools. It only takes a few hours to get used to them saying "zed ex ten." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casper Posted June 20, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 20, 2016 24 minutes ago, redkow97 said: The schools that manage to stay operational do so because they are doing something right. I would be less concerned about whose name is on the school, and more concerned with who the individual instructors are. Nick Einch (sp?), Jason Pridmore, and a bunch of other people whose names escape me have good reputations as excellent INSTRUCTORS, as well as being great riders. If you want to go to a specific school because they rent __________ bike, or run at ___________ track, then go for it, but you might get just as much out of more local instruction through a traditional trackday org that offers private coaching. Pridmore may be able to turn lap record pace at any given track you visit, but a guy who is 2 seconds a lap slower is still plenty quick enough to help you improve a LOT. You planning to run your 675, or rent a liter bike? Calabogie is a HUGE track in Canada, and I know they rent Kawasakis for their riding schools. It only takes a few hours to get used to them saying "zed ex ten." I'd rather use their bike. This way I can fly in, do the class, and fly home. I don't care what bike, nor what track. Just looking for a great school. Calabogie looks more like a regular track day deal than a full blown school. Looks like they go through Pro 6 Cycle for all motorcycle stuff. Right now I'm leaning towards either California Superbike School or Champions Riding School. I'm very used to the zed thing. Lots of Canadian and European coworkers/clients. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimTheAzn Posted June 20, 2016 Report Share Posted June 20, 2016 (edited) I wanted to go west and do a school, then I realized how much it would cost me to get out there and do the school. Think i could roll this into my student loans? Edited June 20, 2016 by TimTheAzn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helmutt Posted June 20, 2016 Report Share Posted June 20, 2016 Good on ya Ben for pursuing more riding skills, even if the instructor is an atheist agnosatanic catholichristian If you think about it, paying him for superbike school is sort of like enabling his other cult....hmmmm, food for thought Well, I'm off to cancel all of my mail because my postman never goes to church and steals from the penny trays at local gas stations Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cOoTeR Posted June 21, 2016 Report Share Posted June 21, 2016 I started looking into the Yamaha Superbike school or Yamaha riders school or whatever the F their name is because they run at a pretty decent local semi private local track out here. Then I saw the price tag of over 2 grand and decided to stick to the track days and what not. There's a track over in Demming NM near me that isn't super nice but is pretty cheap to ride. Occasionally they do riding schools there with some pretty high level riders and it's under $300. I haven't been able to take advantage of it yet with getting time off of work but would love to get out there one day. Basically I don't think that at my level of riding I will gain enough at the high dollar big name schools over the small track days with instruction to justify the cost. Even if I did gain enough knowledge to justify the cost I'm not a racer so it's hard for me to justify the investment of the big name schools over the small stuff. I'd rather invest in a few days of instruction at a lower level (closer to where I'm at) than in one or two days of a high level school. But if you come out this way for one of the schools your liking at your welcome to crash at our place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strictly Street Posted June 21, 2016 Report Share Posted June 21, 2016 Ben are you focusing on the options locally in Ohio or all over. California Superbike I've heard of, the others not so much. You mentioned flying in and using their bike. Wonder what the TSA would think of a set of leathers/helmet in your luggage . Sounds like a blast no matter the choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue03636 Posted June 21, 2016 Report Share Posted June 21, 2016 If you are going to fly and decide on California superbike school, I would recommend willow springs, the track was designed for his class. I will be doing my next 2 there, the first 2 were at VIR which is an absolute blast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casper Posted June 21, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 21, 2016 31 minutes ago, blue03636 said: If you are going to fly and decide on California superbike school, I would recommend willow springs, the track was designed for his class. I will be doing my next 2 there, the first 2 were at VIR which is an absolute blast. I was thinking VIR for the first two levels and Laguna for the second two. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue03636 Posted June 21, 2016 Report Share Posted June 21, 2016 1 minute ago, Casper said: I was thinking VIR for the first two levels and Laguna for the second two. Laguna would be a blast. VIR is easily top 2 favorite tracks I have ridden. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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