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

[Voltaire]

Maybe Katman should change his handle to Patman as he reminds me of Patricia Bartlett....
Just a tiresome old scratched record.....

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patricia_Bartlett

[SVboy]

I ain't getting any younger Deano.

and neither are we as wait for you to substantiate your claims. Still...I suppose it will give Mr code a chance to wash the blood off his hands...

[Katman]

Still...I suppose it will give Mr code a chance to wash the blood off his hands...

Hey, I didn't accuse him of murder.

[neil_cb125t]

PS-Would LOVE to have the CSS do a course down here.

AWESOME - we want to take it to Ruapuna.....BADLY!!! its a the plan, but we need the first few days to be a success - then we can take it to the MECA race track down your way

[Berries]

I am not sure what CSS is, but just to lighten the thread here be some Californian superbike skills -

[GrayWolf]

See that's the problem. Someone posts 'anything' on KB and it turns into a fucking argument. CSS is what it is. Get over it.

Arguement is a process of exchanging ideas and thoughts, not the simple gainsaying and inability to accept and/or discuss the others viewpoint.

Get over that!

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I am not sure what CSS is, but just to lighten the thread here be some Californian superbike skills -

Impressive catch at the end.

[Zedder]

Hey, I didn't accuse him of murder.

Sign up for CSS Katman, then do a review on it. Go on, you know you want to.

[neil_cb125t]

I am not sure what CSS is, but just to lighten the thread here be some Californian superbike skills -

AWESOME skills shown there - how do you learn that!

[Grant`]

I have done all 4 levels of the superbike school.

Always having done the majority of my riding on the road, I found the superbike school an invaluable tool in improving my riding skills as a rider in general, It taught me a number of things about my riding that I was doing incorrectly and confirmed some of the things I was doing right but wasn't sure of.

levels 1 and 2 would be great for anybody young and old, level 3 is in my eyes more towards a track rider than a road rider (personal opinion) but once completed level 4 is all about working more one on one with an instructor and focusing on your individual style and honing the skills learnt in the 3 levels.

Worth every penny!

[pritch]

Like I said earlier in the thread, it would interesting to compare the accident statistics of those who have done the CSS course with those who have done the IAM one.

No such statistic would be meaningful. CSS are a commercial venture, they are available, and they advertise, they provide their training to the multitudes.

The IAM types are amateurs, they don't advertise. Many (most?) operate at a fairly low activity level, you actually have to go to some trouble to seek them out. They would train only the very few most highly motivated.

Of course, in a perfect world we'd all do both.

[awa355]

I am not sure what CSS is, but just to lighten the thread here be some Californian superbike skills -

It's sad to see lovely machines that I will never be able to afford, being wreaked through sheer stupidity by brain dead drongos.

[ckai]

See the major failing of this sort of programme is that there is no vetting of riders beforehand.

Some might take from the course skills to make them a safer rider.

Many will only be set on the road as a grenade with a shorter fuse.

mmm don't think this "vetting" process would be very feasible. Please, enlighten me as you see this being implemented.

Personally, if I see a tosser squid on the road using it as a race track, I think CSS is a perfect course for them. Having done 3 levels, I'm in a great position to say this.

What I like about CSS compared with other track based training, is they actually slow riders down if they think they're going beyond their ability to effectively learn. Happened a couple of times when I've been. Talking to the riders after, they all said they ended up learning a lot more by being pegged back. Funny, I'm always told to go faster

What I find interesting is those that have done training on a track say it's one of the best ways to learn. Those that haven't done track based training say it's rubbish, ineffective and can't train for the road. Those that have done both (myself included) say there is a place for both and each is more effective at certain things than the other. Coincidence?

I suppose it's like asking a virgin what sex is like.

Anyway, I only hope by the time we have some coin together that there are still some spots open. Out of all the training and money I've paid, CSS is by far the most effective and valuable.

[neil_cb125t]

mmm don't think this "vetting" process would be very feasible. Please, enlighten me as you see this being implemented.

Personally, if I see a tosser squid on the road using it as a race track, I think CSS is a perfect course for them. Having done 3 levels, I'm in a great position to say this.

What I like about CSS compared with other track based training, is they actually slow riders down if they think they're going beyond their ability to effectively learn. Happened a couple of times when I've been. Talking to the riders after, they all said they ended up learning a lot more by being pegged back. Funny, I'm always told to go faster

What I find interesting is those that have done training on a track say it's one of the best ways to learn. Those that haven't done track based training say it's rubbish, ineffective and can't train for the road. Those that have done both (myself included) say there is a place for both and each is more effective at certain things than the other. Coincidence?

I suppose it's like asking a virgin what sex is like.

Anyway, I only hope by the time we have some coin together that there are still some spots open. Out of all the training and money I've paid, CSS is by far the most effective and valuable.

Some good thoughts there - 3 levels done, so your due for a level 4....? do you know the process for a level 4, its a bit different from the 3 instructional levels you've completed (if thats correct) Level 4 is purely consultive, you have an off track coach AND on track coaches assigned to you were we tailor the whole day to what you need or want to improve. Instead of riding 5 sessions, you can ride up to 12 (I think) all for the same price as any other level

[ckai]

Some good thoughts there - 3 levels done, so your due for a level 4....? do you know the process for a level 4, its a bit different from the 3 instructional levels you've completed (if thats correct) Level 4 is purely consultive, you have an off track coach AND on track coaches assigned to you were we tailor the whole day to what you need or want to improve. Instead of riding 5 sessions, you can ride up to 12 (I think) all for the same price as any other level

Yeah we touched on it during my level 3. I know level 4 is gonna be the most benefit to me and I'm gonna be SHAGGED from all the sessions wanting to get the wife on first though so she can at least understand why I rave on about it all the time

If she doesn't feel she's ready by the time we have the money together, I'm in with a big arse grin!

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