California Superbike School (Silverstone): 20 Apr 08 - Page 11

**JerryXt** · 17 Apr 08, 01:12 PM

hrmph, just received my papers for Saturday. 105db @ 'three quarters of max revs'. Well, bollocks to 3/4 max revs in neutral. However, the Monster is 105-106 at 4,500, but that was with the probe stuck inside one of the cans - they're measuring some way back at Silverstone.

Even so, I'm taking the bike up in a van, so maybe I'll take the KTM up too for insurance. That's a bit fruity too, but less than the Rs. A little less fun...

**Paivi** · 17 Apr 08, 01:15 PM

Got my leathers back y'day; I'm ready to go round some corners!

**JerryXt** · 17 Apr 08, 03:40 PM

Paivi, it's a shame we won't be doing the course on the same day, but there you go! Did you get a new rear tyre?

**Paivi** · 17 Apr 08, 03:54 PM

Did indeed, Michelin 2CT, fabulous grip!

**singletrack** · 17 Apr 08, 04:31 PM

I won't be using the Hypermotard now as i have just sold it - I'll be on the Monster.

I'm really looking forward to Sunday, but I am a bit nervous.

**JerryXt** · 17 Apr 08, 04:54 PM

Paivi, excellent choice. I bet that has transformed the bike. You'll be using a lot of that tyre on Sunday! It will warm up quickly, so don't think about it after the first couple of laps.

I'm looking forward to it. My mate Bungi has lent me a CSS DVD to give me a heads up. From what I've seen so far, the pupil/instructor ratio is low and that makes for good feedback. From previous instructor sessions on trackdays, the instructors will be very clear about what they expect you to do and how each session will proceed. When you think you're pushing it, they'll come past one handed, looking backwards at you and generally make you feel slow. But they will only ride close to you if they think you're safe and riding predictably.

I always try to remember that I'm paying for tuition because I'm aware that there are things I can do better, but at the end of the day, the instructor has only done the job I've paid them to do if they address the issues I can see, they can see, or both.

**955SP** · 17 Apr 08, 07:47 PM

Im there on Sunday also! Be good to see you guys there, Im bringing my Monster DD bike which I have never ridden before because I crashed the 848 and the fairings havent arrived yet and I wouldnt risk the 955 even if it was ready (which its still not!).

**Jolley** · 18 Apr 08, 09:43 AM

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Originally Posted by 955SP

because I crashed the 848

what happened?

**David.Hicks** · 18 Apr 08, 10:25 AM

Looking at the weather forecast I'm quite glad I'm not going

Metcheck.com - Global Weather Forecasts - Weather Forecast for Silverstone - [Updated on 18 April 2008 at 11:00] - Weather Feeds - Live Data - Long Range Weather Forecasts

Best of luck everyone - I hope it warms up and stays dry

**JerryXt** · 18 Apr 08, 03:52 PM

0.2mm of rain? In an hour??? When we'll be doing 20minute sessions??? Bah. When I was a lad, we had..........

Seriously, it can only help improve the experience.

**Paivi** · 18 Apr 08, 04:35 PM

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Originally Posted by JerryXt

0.2mm of rain? In an hour??? When we'll be doing 20minute sessions??? Bah. When I was a lad, we had..........

Seriously, it can only help improve the experience.

Yeah, looking forward to it... Rain, wind, cold and me in my summer leathers with a bronchitis...

**singletrack** · 18 Apr 08, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Paivi

Yeah, looking forward to it... Rain, wind, cold and me in my summer leathers with a bronchitis...

Not forgetting the 1 hour 45 minute journey there in the rain !

**David.Hicks** · 18 Apr 08, 06:14 PM

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Originally Posted by singletrack

Not forgetting the 1 hour 45 minute journey there in the rain !

If anyone wants to go up the day before so that there is less travelling in the morning, I have a reservation for a Family room at the Buckingham Travelodge which I haven't been able to cancel - you are are more than welcome to it. Just PM me.

**sweetpea** · 19 Apr 08, 11:01 AM

I am almost ready for the off, my tank bag is packed - just having to learn to pack light. Brought some waterproofs today

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It sure is cold and wet out there........

Oh WHY, OH WHY, did this seem a good idea all those months ago? Oh yes, because the end of April is normally warmer!

Shame Ducbird (Viv) can not make it and it now looks like Paivis friend can not attend as she does not have a parking pass.

Can anyone tell that I am not looking forward to this now? Well I suppose it will be useful to learn about corners in the wet..

**Paivi** · 19 Apr 08, 11:19 AM

Repeat after me, Suze: It WILL be fun...