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Hey all,


If anyone fancies some track training this year, I've just booked myself in for level 1 of the California Superbike School which will be May 10th at Brands.


Although the training is on the track, a lot of it can be used on the road i.e throttle control, turn in points, looking through the bends, entry speed etc, so if you're looking for confidence in yourself and your bike it's definately worth a look.


It's quite pricey but after much research I realise it's worth every penny, and arguably the best on track training in the UK.


Loads of info can be found here


P.S I don't represent CSS

Posted

I'd love to do this one day,


wonder if they allow restricted licenses? :P

Posted

Chris,


This is taken from the CSS forum and quoted by Andy, the UK school's top boy.

 


New to the forum and fairly new to biking.Can you still attend the school with a Restricted License (33bhp)? I want to attend level 1 at silverstone next year on an SV650s K5. Thanks

 


Hi there,


Yes you can but only on your own 33bhp bike. We cannot Hire you an R6 becuase it is well over the 33bhp limit. I would advise because of this that you look at booking Silverstone Stowe as it is a short track and the 33bhp will not be noticed as much as on more open 'faster' tracks.


Andy

 

Still hope for you yet

Posted

Never understand this wi track days, many racers dont even have a bike licence, just a race one... i can see the need to be able to ride a bike... but not which licence you have, especially with a bike school like this one, where they will be teaching you loads of skills anyway... not whizzing round at 1000 mph!


Ah well, sure theres some insurance related reason :)

Posted
Chris,


This is taken from the CSS forum and quoted by Andy, the UK school's top boy.

 


New to the forum and fairly new to biking.Can you still attend the school with a Restricted License (33bhp)? I want to attend level 1 at silverstone next year on an SV650s K5. Thanks

 


Hi there,


Yes you can but only on your own 33bhp bike. We cannot Hire you an R6 becuase it is well over the 33bhp limit. I would advise because of this that you look at booking Silverstone Stowe as it is a short track and the 33bhp will not be noticed as much as on more open 'faster' tracks.


Andy

 

Still hope for you yet

 

I wonder if they notice if the 33bhp "fell out" for a day?


Or if they even check? lol....

Guest philgale
Posted

been looking at this but for the price you can do a few different track days and that appeals more

Posted

Very true, but you wont learn anything just going to loads of track days and riding around, CSS strip the corner apart and make you learn each part individually.


If you can afford it I don't think you'll regret it, but I agree its a lot of money

Guest philgale
Posted

which is all really useful when racing, just getting on a track day will teach you what your bike can actually do....


i will be looking at doing one of these schools, but dont forget you can get tuition on track days ;)

Posted

After reading around most people said 1 on 1 track day training is good for sorting out a niggle you have but nothing compared to a full structured school.


Yeah I suppose if you just want to open your bike up and aren't worried about your lap times going on loads of TDs is fine. For me though I want to get good as I'd love to do club racing in the future.


Don't fancy coming to brands then? :lol:

Guest philgale
Posted

would love to do brands, fancy putting me up for a night or two :cheers:

Guest philgale
Posted

its only that much if you rent a bike and leathers.


if you use your own bike its 448.99


i could be tempted, might be a nice trip for me and my brother...


alternatively you cand do this.......Le Mans Bugatti Circuit - 11/12 Aug 2010 - £289.00


erm...i wonder which would be more fun

Posted
£732!?! HAHAHAHA!

 

Not quite sure where you saw that? £380 for silverstone, £450 for brands.


Considering haslam is £280 (going up in 2010) for 3 sessions, I don't think it's too bad.

Posted

Saw it here buddy:


http://www.superbikeschool.co.uk/school ... -100510-BH


I COULD do it on my bike, but having never done a track day before I'd most probably trash it quite a lot...and I don't have track approved leathers, just some farmer Joe Hein Gericke pants. Chuff me that's pricey, and just after Christmas too! I guess you're either rich, or...a Scrooge!

Posted
Saw it here buddy:


http://www.superbikeschool.co.uk/school ... -100510-BH


I COULD do it on my bike, but having never done a track day before I'd most probably trash it quite a lot...and I don't have track approved leathers, just some farmer Joe Hein Gericke pants. Chuff me that's pricey, and just after Christmas too! I guess you're either rich, or...a Scrooge!

 


Or has no kids :lol:

Posted
Saw it here buddy:


http://www.superbikeschool.co.uk/school ... -100510-BH


I COULD do it on my bike, but having never done a track day before I'd most probably trash it quite a lot...and I don't have track approved leathers, just some farmer Joe Hein Gericke pants. Chuff me that's pricey, and just after Christmas too! I guess you're either rich, or...a Scrooge!

 


Or has no kids :lol:

 

...and live at home with mummy and daddy.


It's pretty much my xmas prezzie from everyone, hoping to get a bonus in April which will be level 2 :wink:

Guest philgale
Posted

or using his own bike so its a far bit cheaper.....


im really tempted, gonna look at booking a holiday soon so will see what cash i got left after that

Guest philgale
Posted
Dooooo iiiittt! You know it makes sense

 

its a long way to travel so will either need somewhere to crash or book hotel for 2 nights 1 before 1 after

Posted

I'd offer you a bed but unfortunately no spares.


If you can't stretch to CSS with BnBs etc then maybe come down for a track day later in the year to keep costs down.

Guest philgale
Posted

well pricing it up,


450 for the day

60-70 fuel for my car to get there and back

30ish quid fuel for bike

60ish for 2 nights travel lodge


over 600 notes for one day.....nar i think ill look for a 2 day track day there makes it worth going down if i get to do a few days

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