The California Superbike School has returned to NZ. New website up and running!

[neil_cb125t]

Hi everyone,

Some of you may know that CSS is back in NZ. What most of you wont know is that 90-95% of the students that attend this school are road riders trying to improve their ability in operating a motorcycle. We do operate on Taupo raceway to ensure all participants are in a controlled environment. HOT OFF THE PRESS.... you can be insured while attending this school....STAR INSURANCE have just given our training days a Grade 1 rating, which means if you insure with them that you will be covered while out on the track! (contact them for full t&c's)

Find our new and progressing website here: http://www.californiasuperbikeschool.co.nz/

and face book site here: http://www.facebook.com/#!/Californi...hoolnz?fref=ts

Now who wants to improve their riding......

[steve_t]

Great news

[sil3nt]

Taupo seems like a much better location. Wonder what the pricing will be like.

[neil_cb125t]

Taupo seems like a much better location. Wonder what the pricing will be like.

Pricing is confirmed at $499.00 per level, one level per day. We really pushed to keep the school as affordable as possible for NZ riders and visitors - Its still the cheapest CSS training ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD.....have a look at Euro and Aussie sites to compare.

We are very excited to run these days at Taupo - plenty of accomodation options for anyone taking part and the track it self is one of my favourites.

Any other questions just ask

[Deano]

I've noticed an e-mail from you in the inbox at home.......I think my wonderful wife is lining up another birthday present !!

Level 3 here I come......maybe

[GrayWolf]

Hi Neil,
Just a thought,
I AM one of the 'anti track day' brigade, this I will freely admit. Reason's have been discussed in various threads. I do understand and can see the benefits of learning bike control in a 'closed environment' but have always maintained the 'roadcraft' aspect learnt on the road itself.
However, I had a good read of the website as it stands, and I am a little confused... (old and senile) The 'appropriate' gear requirements? You say that most of your students are 'road riders' but really the stipulated gear actually precludes a lot of us. Reason? I wear a lot of textile gear as a choice due to travelling most days (commute) and need it to dry quickly. I do wear/buy quality textile, some of which has leather panels on the 'high friction' areas. I also have pants and jackets that DO zip together.
In reality we are being 'forced' to either buy a one piece suit (rossiwannabe), or go and buy leather gear just to meet this requirement?
Yes we both know leather is the MOST resistant material to friction, but not always designed for 'touring purposes'. So, maybe there could be a little rethinking to allow quality textile, or textile/leather mix 'touring style' apparel?
Zips can and DO burst, so if a 'zipped' two piece leather suit is acceptable, it has as high a chance of zip failure as a textile 2 piece.

[Deano]

Under previous management there was the ability to hire gear, and a bike - not sure if that still stands?

Are you actually thinking of attending (being a track day knocker) ?

[GrayWolf]

Under previous management there was the ability to hire gear, and a bike - not sure if that still stands? Do/did they supply 'fat bastard' size?

Are you actually thinking of attending (being a track day knocker) ?

Hmmmm well now, yes sometime next year I would look at this.... Main reason I track day 'knock' is that I feel too many here tell learners/newbies that track days will 'sort them out'.... As agreed it can very well teach bike control, but not 'roadcraft'.. THAT is your 'mental' survival toolkit, riding skills are the action toolkit.

My new years resolution, IS to book in with Andrew.. (after much 'ready for major ego bashed' preparation) and I would also look at a CSS course or two? It has been too long since I did any training, I have to admit it,,,,

[neil_cb125t]

Hi Neil,
Just a thought,
I AM one of the 'anti track day' brigade, this I will freely admit. Reason's have been discussed in various threads. I do understand and can see the benefits of learning bike control in a 'closed environment' but have always maintained the 'roadcraft' aspect learnt on the road itself.
However, I had a good read of the website as it stands, and I am a little confused... (old and senile) The 'appropriate' gear requirements? You say that most of your students are 'road riders' but really the stipulated gear actually precludes a lot of us. Reason? I wear a lot of textile gear as a choice due to travelling most days (commute) and need it to dry quickly. I do wear/buy quality textile, some of which has leather panels on the 'high friction' areas. I also have pants and jackets that DO zip together.
In reality we are being 'forced' to either buy a one piece suit (rossiwannabe), or go and buy leather gear just to meet this requirement?
Yes we both know leather is the MOST resistant material to friction, but not always designed for 'touring purposes'. So, maybe there could be a little rethinking to allow quality textile, or textile/leather mix 'touring style' apparel?
Zips can and DO burst, so if a 'zipped' two piece leather suit is acceptable, it has as high a chance of zip failure as a textile 2 piece.

Hi there!

Yep I here ya, totally understand the whole concept of road craft...and its difference from track and race craft, I spent a year commuting from Kapiti to Wellington in 2010, this was about 4 years after I gave up road riding due to the increasing dangers on the road.

I have asked our directors about the textile isssue - I have seen what our website states but have questioned due to the points that you have raised. Student safety is of course paramount, we do have a limited supply of rental leathers/gear if this is the only thing stopping you from attending....I suppose if the worst was to happen, you fell, at least the damage would be to a hired set of leathers rather than your nice road gear or yourself!!

Textiles are far better now than they ever have been, I will also ask Steve Brouggy CSS Head Australia his thoughts and what the Aussies allow.

Wait out on a response!

Re Road riding, have you had a look at first Twist of the Wrist book? Its heavily around road riding and a riders attention.... Its where Keith Code started the CSS journey.

Any other Q's just ask :-0

[frogfeaturesFZR]

Any plans for a session or two at HD ?
did the last ride day there in feb this year, and had a ball !

[neil_cb125t]

Any plans for a session or two at HD ?
did the last ride day there in feb this year, and had a ball !

Hey there - there are Play days happening at HD yes - email Ash Hare on Ash@shorebuild.co.nz he is administering track days at HD

[neil_cb125t]

I've noticed an e-mail from you in the inbox at home.......I think my wonderful wife is lining up another birthday present !!

Level 3 here I come......maybe

Sweet - Level 3 is mainly about how your body affects the motorcycle, pretty darn useful on the track my Deano....like how can you to tighten your line when your at full lean angle already......yes NEO.... anything is possible.

Hope to see you up there

chap

[Katman]

What most of you wont know is that 90-95% of the students that attend this school are road riders trying to improve their ability in operating a motorcycle.

I'd be more inclined to think that they're hoping to be able to get from A to B faster.

[frogfeaturesFZR]

I'd be more inclined to think that they're hoping to be able to get from A to B faster.

by improving the way they operate the bike !

[GrayWolf]

by improving the way they operate the bike !

You poor deluded fool!!!!! (insert ambulance and 2 smiley's in little white coats here)