Want to take beginner course

[DB Duramax]

I have been riding for about 10 years now, I have had a variety of bikes:

1. 1982 Yamaha XS400 Maxim
2. 1985 GPZ550
3. 1986 Ninja 600R
4. 1991 CBR600F2
5. 2000 Buell Cyclone M2
6. 2002 Honda RC51

I have always been pretty conservative with cornering, I am afraid of loosing on the corners, so I have been thinking of taking a course to improve my riding skills. Can anyone reccomend any course or instructor? I am not trying to become a road racer just looking to improve my abilities.

Thanks
Justin

[caddydaddy]

http://www.msf-usa.org/index_new.cfm...B0B42F&referer

[Pigman]

Or do a Track Day...you can ease in the corner speed and gain some better confidence and see there is a TON the of more Lean angle and tire grip than what you get on the street. Also, I found it very easy to relax a bunch more when you don't have to worry about cars, cops, pot holes, dirt and what not....

[DB Duramax]

http://www.msf-usa.org/index_new.cfm...B0B42F&referer

I have taken the MSF course.

Or do a Track Day...you can ease in the corner speed and gain some better confidence and see there is a TON the of more Lean angle and tire grip than what you get on the street. Also, I found it very easy to relax a bunch more when you don't have to worry about cars, cops, pot holes, dirt and what not....

Thats what I have been thinking of, any specific program better for the beginners/inexperienced?

[Doc]

Lee Parks Total Control Clinic. John Colandra Teaches at NHMS. He is a member here as well.

[DB Duramax]

Lee Parks Total Control Clinic. John Colandra Teaches at NHMS. He is a member here as well.

Thanks, I'll take a look at their site too.

[Chippertheripper]

All the local trackday companies will be more than happy to have you. You can get as much, or as little as you want out of it. Boston moto has an intro program, as does tony's track days (I believe). Bomo even has a cr that rides an m2. He may take pity on you and show you some moves.

[DB Duramax]

All the local trackday companies will be more than happy to have you. You can get as much, or as little as you want out of it. Boston moto has an intro program, as does tony's track days (I believe). Bomo even has a cr that rides an m2. He may take pity on you and show you some moves.

Thanks for the info, I'll never live down the Buell/Jorts pic.

[Ken C]

Try Total Control and follow up with a Tony's track day (Total Control on day one, track day on day 2)

You also sound like a candidate for: Shameless Plug

[DB Duramax]

Try Total Control and follow up with a Tony's track day (Total Control on day one, track day on day 2)

You also sound like a candidate for: Shameless Plug

Thanks for the info!!

[DucDave]

Or...the Intro to Track Days program at BOMO.

(One good shameless plug deserves another...!)

[duganc1717]

Check out Bostonmoto's intro to trackdays.


Bostonmoto intro to trackdays

[rice_rocket]

I want to try penguin school myself.......

[DB Duramax]

Thanks guys!!!!

[caddydaddy]

I have taken the MSF course.

The Basic Rider Course or the Experienced Rider Course? The link I posted was for the Experienced Rider Course.

[eboos]

Or...the Intro to Track Days program at BOMO.

(One good shameless plug deserves another...!)

[csmutty]

The Basic Rider Course or the Experienced Rider Course? The link I posted was for the Experienced Rider Course.

That or the ARC is now available which is aimed to Sportbikes.

[MaRce1o]

http://www.nestreetriders.com/forum/...ng-school.html

[SVRACER01]

Wirelessly posted (Instinct: TELECA-/2.0 (BREW 3.1.5; U; EN-US; SAMSUNG; SPH-M800; Teleca/Q05A/INT) MMP/2.0 Profile/MIDP-2.1 Configuration/CLDC-1.1)

Sportbike Tracktime is also starting a pro school. dont let the name fool you its a class based on each students individual skill level. they have a few dates in NY

[OreoGaborio]

Try Total Control and follow up with a Tony's track day (Total Control on day one, track day on day 2)

You also sound like a candidate for: Shameless Plug

Well I see my work is done here

Lotta great suggestions in here

[scottieducati]

One of the main benefits in the Intro to Track Riding Program is it takes a first timer student and puts them in a 2-1 ratio with their rider coach. We're also there to help unpack, setup, and basically take care of ALL the details throughout the day.... AND you get a video of you (following you) from the end of that day. PLENTY of folks here have done and loved it, despite last year being a "teething" year for us and the program. There is also the MSF Sport Bike riders program tailored specifically to sport bike riders, wasn't sure if that was the one at the link above, but might be a "step" towards the track if that's your end goal!

[DB Duramax]

One of the main benefits in the Intro to Track Riding Program is it takes a first timer student and puts them in a 2-1 ratio with their rider coach. We're also there to help unpack, setup, and basically take care of ALL the details throughout the day.... AND you get a video of you (following you) from the end of that day. PLENTY of folks here have done and loved it, despite last year being a "teething" year for us and the program. There is also the MSF Sport Bike riders program tailored specifically to sport bike riders, wasn't sure if that was the one at the link above, but might be a "step" towards the track if that's your end goal!

Thanks for the info!

[Ken C]

There is also the MSF Sport Bike riders program tailored specifically to sport bike riders,

Correction, The ARC-ST is the civilian version of the MSF military sport bike course, but they are quick to say that it is for ALL types of motorcycle riders.

[JayWalk]

I have been dying to sign-up for an Intro Tack Day, but have been a little intimidated. What is the typical skill level at the course? Also I currently have an ER-6N which obviously isn't the best track bike. Given my skill I doubt my pace would be all that blistering!

Basically I am just looking to have a little fun while getting the chance to push the bike a bit harder than i would comfortably be able to do on the streets (and to just learn how to ride better).

So to sum up...given the variables above...would I look like a total douche?

[DaSarge]

I also plan on doing the intro to tack days with Bomo as soon as I make it back up north. I have been riding streetbikes for almost 9 years now and have yet to hit the track im pretty much in the same boat as you DB