Keith Code CSS October (10/27-10/28, RACE) - 2009 TBD

[MetalDuc]

I can't keep track of threads like this

Who is in for Sat? I'm on a yellow SV come and say hi!

Just check the first post for updates. Here is a freebie

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aprilmaybe Level 1 on 10/25
Ivan Level 1 on 10/25
madmatt (CW 10/25 & 10/26)

 

[MetalDuc]

Oh yeah and have fun out there kids!

[gm2]

can't wait 'til next friday   

josiah, you coming?

[sqweak]

dude, you're cross polinating the school and trackday threads

[ducpainter]

dude, you're cross polinating the school and trackday threads

he can't help himself...

he's all excited and stuff.   

[madmatt]

Just check the first post for updates. Here is a freebie

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aprilmaybe Level 1 on 10/25
Ivan Level 1 on 10/25
madmatt (CW 10/25 & 10/26)

 

correction 10/26 only.

[Evil_Ductator]

OK, sounds like most folks were at CSS today, I am there tomorrow for Level I (Sunday 10/26).  Will post my experience up in this thread.

Off to bed!

[Ivan]

I did the CSS level 1 class yesterday (10/25).  It was everything I hoped for, and none of my worst fears materialized.    I must admit that I was very apprehensive about doing this, the previous posts in this thread had a lot to do with my finally taking the plunge.

Riding the Kawasaki took some getting used to, the Monster is the closest thing to a sportbike that I've ever ridden.  At first I had a tendency to not lean forward enough, so my arms were not relaxed because I had to reach for the bars.  Once I realized that I had to pretty much lay on the tank, everything came so much easier.  My lap times for the first session (4th gear only) were in the 2:40 range.  In the last session I was down to 2:03, and the last 3 laps were all within 2 seconds of each other.   I'm sure these times are way slow, but I was pleased with what I got out of it.  I could have gone much faster on the straights, but that just didn't interest me at the time because the corners were so much fun.

Its one thing to read the books and understand the concepts, but it really clicks when you get to put it into practice in a controlled environment, taking the same set of turns over and over again. Riding in the canyons will never be the same.

So I saw a salvaged 996 for sale today.....

[madmatt]

another fun weekend (well, Sunday) at SOW. One of the corner workers had a pretty bad highside and wadded his bike in the bowl during the free-ride lunch session...bummer. which posed problems when it came time to load his bike and it was was stuck in gear (5th?), no left clip-on/clutch lever, no shift peg, no left spool...

As for me, was feeling a bit under the weather and took it easy. The good news is that I managed to lead 3 laps with Stuman behind me during lunch. Not quite as impressive when you know he was on a 450 supermoto...

[MetalDuc]

I did the CSS level 1 class yesterday (10/25).  It was everything I hoped for, and none of my worst fears materialized.    I must admit that I was very apprehensive about doing this, the previous posts in this thread had a lot to do with my finally taking the plunge.

Riding the Kawasaki took some getting used to, the Monster is the closest thing to a sportbike that I've ever ridden.  At first I had a tendency to not lean forward enough, so my arms were not relaxed because I had to reach for the bars.  Once I realized that I had to pretty much lay on the tank, everything came so much easier.  My lap times for the first session (4th gear only) were in the 2:40 range.  In the last session I was down to 2:03, and the last 3 laps were all within 2 seconds of each other.   I'm sure these times are way slow, but I was pleased with what I got out of it.  I could have gone much faster on the straights, but that just didn't interest me at the time because the corners were so much fun.

Its one thing to read the books and understand the concepts, but it really clicks when you get to put it into practice in a controlled environment, taking the same set of turns over and over again. Riding in the canyons will never be the same.

So I saw a salvaged 996 for sale today.....

Awesome to hear you had a good day and this thread helped take the plunge. No, the canyons will never be the same again and some might even tell you why go to them at all 

[gm2]

The good news is that I managed to lead 3 laps with Stuman behind me during lunch. Not quite as impressive when you know he was on a 450 supermoto...

that mothereffer is fast on that thing.  we'd pass eachother 5, 6 times in a lap.

[gm2]

TDB?

[MetalDuc]

TDB?

Better?

2009
To
Be
Determined

 

[gm2]

....oh 

[aprilmaybe]

That was fantastic!
It was a great experience and considering all that goes into it, its a great value.

The entire staff was awesome and they really have their act together. Code is both passionate about what he is doing and a gifted speaker. Breaking the process down to just one element for each drill allowed you to really focus on what you were doing. Simple as it might be, just making you repeat the drill and the hand signals before being cleared to go helped keep the focus.

I initially hated the super-tight section instead of the skidpad but I got much better though there.

My coach was cool. He was totally straight forward which is actually refreshing. I've had this discussion with another female rider--we've both had too many control riders that sugarcoat things. Don't tell me I'm doing great when I'm trying to improve. I also liked the WIDE OPEN tattooed across his knuckles.

There was an 11 year old running around on a 125 in the higher levels that was amazing to watch. Keep an eye out for Peter Lenz in the future.
This was from April at Streets with CSS.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kU6xrs7SOCc&feature=related
Its like pop-up video...he dosen't like mayo 

Ivan, It was nice meeting you. We were in different groups so we didn't get to chat too much. Ryan it was nice seeing you again. 

I'm soooooo looking forward to the trackday on Friday. I wish the turn in points would still be marked though.