Dave Moss in NZ. Book now to get a spot

**SuperSonic** · 23rd January 2013, 08:21

Ok all lets hear your answers for this qustion....

Friday question time on street bikes for a change.

Subject - a used 2007 GSXR 600 for a 130lb rider with 12,000 miles on it (new to them)

Create a sequence set for the rider from the below list based on priority not budget:

1. Gearing changes (no need for new parts)
2. Ergonomics (OEM levers and rear sets)
3. Suspension (never serviced)
4. Brakes (never serviced)
... 5. Windshield (OEM in place)
6. Engine case guards (OEM in place)
7. Clip ons (OEM in place)
8. Slip on exhaust (OEM in place)
9. Tank grip pads (none on the bike)

**White trash** · 23rd January 2013, 08:49

Dave will be at TSS Red Baron Motorcycles in Lower Hutt February 14th and 15th for a seminar for on road bikes on the first night and off road bikes the second night. Cost is $50 per person.

Give the sales team a call to register on 04 569 3989.

There is also the option to have your own bike set up by Dave on the night but spots are strictly limited to 10 bikes per seminar. Price is only an extra $50 for this service and it's first in best dressed so book now.

**davemosstuning** · 23rd January 2013, 09:21

One of the most frequently asked questions that I get is why should I set sag and hydraulics? Doesn't the factory do that? The short answer is no - settings are installed and the bike is shipped. Think of it this way - is it possible for the manufacturer to spend all that extra time with data tables to set t an individuals weight, riding style and type of use? Good grief no - they want to produce and sell, not fine tune for 1 person.

That's where the suspension tuning industry comes in to provide you with all the knowledge and expertise to make your bike work for YOU (not your mates). There's a fair amount of time needed to do this as weight ranges can vary from 30kg to 90kg as a broad range of rider weight. Sometimes the OEM suspension can be made to work reasonably well - other times it will have to be upgraded with softer or stiffer springs based on body weight.

The bottom line is this - do you want your bike to handle correctly, or are you willing to live with the risks of just throwing a leg over it and dealing with the consequences? Seems that with a little forethought and understanding, it will inevitably lead you to the decision to get it set up right. Roll the dice in Vegas - not with your bikes handling!

**SuperSonic** · 23rd January 2013, 15:51

Yes all you CHCH people get along to Avon City Suzuki

, book your spot now for a one night only seminar with Dave Moss.

This is to be held on 11 Feb start time approx 6pm to 8pm ish. More details when making your booking at Avon City Suzuki,you can also get your bike worked on for set up on the night by Dave Moss for an extra $50 per bike, this is limited numbers for bikes so be quick!

**davemosstuning** · 24th January 2013, 05:11

Why is that so critical. Short answer:- springs are put on a bike in the forks and shock that are not matched front and rear in rate or strength. Street bikes are usually stiffer on shocks for load/2 up/acceleration while dirt bikes have softer shock springs to keep more weight on the rear wheel. Add body weight into the equation and you see how that directly affects the handling of the bike.

**saul** · 24th January 2013, 05:46

Originally Posted by SuperSonic

Hi Saul, as yet I have no seminar in your area, I am working on one in Hamilton, next closet could be on the night of 9th Feb at track, after track day with PMCC. PM me if interested in this one.

Oh bum I thought you meant BayRide motocycles in Tauranga. Is Lyndsay not interested?

I see white trash is in for Red Barron TSS. How about Owen at GP Red Baron Mount Maunganui?

**300weatherby** · 24th January 2013, 07:55

Originally Posted by davemosstuning

I'm really excited to be heading over in the next week to help riders get a much better understanding of ergonomics, concepts, suspension, chassis, tires and gearing in an every day world (from Jan 28th to February 17th). I want to make sure that hundreds of riders are much more knowledgeable about their bikes, how to set them up right, correct maintenance schedules and geometry and suspension changes for different brands or sizes of tires. My mission is to save lives by making the bike react much more positively to you in a crisis situation, and that may save your life.

There's a lot of information for you and all seminars etc have question and answer sessions afterwards that usually last a long time. That allows you to ask for clarity on something that didn't quite click for you to ensure you leave with a positive experience and a plan of action for you and your bike.

All types of bikes will be covered - on and off road!

If you would like more information to see what you can learn, go to FaceBook:- davemosstuning, or go to YouTube channels catalystreactionsbw and sportbikewrench. There's also an enormous amount of free information at www.feelthetrack.com

Thanks to Sam Neilson for his tireless work over months getting this trip organized.

Shame you couldn't be here another week, to take in the largest and most colourfull motorcyling event on the NZ road racing calander, Sound of Thunder, the Nationals are just a race weekend, Sound of Thunder is an EVENT!!!! Feb 21 open testing/practice, 22/24 official
SOT. Everything from the bloke with a beard to his knees racing a 1920s hand gear change Indian, Manx Nortons, to the bright and shinys on RSV4s, methanol, kerosene, blowers, you name it, it will be there (cept for Jappas, obviously)

**SuperSonic** · 24th January 2013, 08:32

Originally Posted by saul

Oh bum I thought you meant BayRide motocycles in Tauranga. Is Lyndsay not interested?

I see white trash is in for Red Barron TSS. How about Owen at GP Red Baron Mount Maunganui?

HI

Time as been my biggest problem, one Daves in and out flight times, two me finding time with working full time to call the nation's bike shops

But I am happy to email Owen now and see if he is interested in holding a seminar on 4,5,7 Feb, maybe not 6 as this is waitangi day what you think??

**SuperSonic** · 24th January 2013, 08:33

Originally Posted by 300weatherby

Shame you couldn't be here another week, to take in the largest and most colourfull motorcyling event on the NZ road racing calander, Sound of Thunder, the Nationals are just a race weekend, Sound of Thunder is an EVENT!!!! Feb 21 open testing/practice, 22/24 official
SOT. Everything from the bloke with a beard to his knees racing a 1920s hand gear change Indian, Manx Nortons, to the bright and shinys on RSV4s, methanol, kerosene, blowers, you name it, it will be there (cept for Jappas, obviously)

Yes it is a shame that we could not get Dave Moss for longer, but maybe next year I can get Dave to come earlier and stay to end of Feb

This weekend that Playdays are putting on sounds mint as.

**SuperSonic** · 25th January 2013, 09:24

AFC have their seminar this coming Tuesday, 29 Th Jan, better get hold

of them to book your spot, there maybe a spot left to have your bike worked on too.

Dave lands in NZ on MOnday the 28th JAN Wahoo

**HenryDorsetCase** · 25th January 2013, 09:46

Originally Posted by SuperSonic

Yes all you CHCH people get along to Avon City Suzuki

, book your spot now for a one night only seminar with Dave Moss.

This is to be held on 11 Feb start time approx 6pm to 8pm ish. More details when making your booking at Avon City Suzuki,you can also get your bike worked on for set up on the night by Dave Moss for an extra $50 per bike, this is limited numbers for bikes so be quick!

bump: also I have booked a spot.

will be interesting.

**davemosstuning** · 25th January 2013, 11:04

Why do people think some tires are better than others? Feel, grip, makes the bike handle better? Even within a single brand across tire models, the carcass construction can change dramatically. That will change a host of things in the suspension and chassis, but very few take the time to review those carcass differences and make appropriate changes to the bike. There's not a really bad tire out there anymore - it is just a case of understanding what you purchased and what you need to do now to optimize it.

**davemosstuning** · 26th January 2013, 14:06

What is the correct amount of chain slack? What the OEM manual says or more? How do you check chain slack - on or off the bike?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ljRtU-pjTk

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vGCmpHLdxB4

**SuperSonic** · 28th January 2013, 09:52

Just got email form Dave, he is currently in Sdney airport looking at the crap weather coming down

al things going well he will touch down in PN later tonight for first seminar tomorrow night at AFC Palmerston North.

**SuperSonic** · 6th February 2013, 07:36

SO Dave has a week and a half left in NZ, this is what is left

8th Honda day Taupo, track day set ups/teaching
9th PMCC track day Taupo, track day set up/teaching and a Seminar held sat night at track. No need to book for seminar just turn up with entry fee.
10th PMCC race day support of riders

11th Avon city Suzuki CHCH seminar, contact Avon for bookings
12th Bay motorcycles Hastings, seminar, contact Tam at Bay motorcycles

14th TSS, Red Baron in Wellington, seminar, contact TSS for spot.
15th TSS, Red Baron in Wellington, seminar, contact TSS for spot.

16 MotoTT day at Manfield, set up of any and all bikes, no riders of track days too.
17 Vic club track day, Manfield, set up of any/all bikes at track plus any non track day riders too.

Contact me for all track day sets to book spot as limited places, if you like to meet Dave and have bike set up but not riding track, no worries contact me to book a time spot on above track days.