Suzuki School

bubba · 03-11-2004, 9:36 AM

I just completed the 2 day Suuzuki School hosted by Kevin Schwantz at Road Atlanta.

This is probably one of the coolest things I have ever done in my life. I learned so much there about motorcycling and riding on a track. It is not just a couple track days, there is instruction and you are supposed to apply the instruction to your next session on the track.

The class size is limited to 30, but we only had 14 so we all got to ride together and have more track time and access to all the instructors, Kevin and Lance both rode the whole time. There was a video bike that would ride around and take a lap of footage of you at various times to show your improvement throughout the sessions and days.

This school is for both the raceer and the street rider and is well worth every penny.

The instructors were
Jamie James
Harry Vanderlinden
Michael Martin
Tray Brady
Lance Holst
and Kevin Schwantz.
Opie Caylor and Lee Acree could not make it due to Daytona and the number of students we had

QuikMike · 03-11-2004, 9:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bubba

I just completed the 2 day Suuzuki School hosted by Kevin Schwantz at Road Atlanta.

This is probably one of the coolest things I have ever done in my life. I learned so much there about motorcycling and riding on a track. It is not just a couple track days, there is instruction and you are supposed to apply the instruction to your next session on the track.

The class size is limited to 30, but we only had 14 so we all got to ride together and have more track time and access to all the instructors, Kevin and Lance both rode the whole time. There was a video bike that would ride around and take a lap of footage of you at various times to show your improvement throughout the sessions and days.

This school is for both the raceer and the street rider and is well worth every penny.

The instructors were
Jamie James
Harry Vanderlinden
Michael Martin
Tray Brady
Lance Holst
and Kevin Schwantz.
Opie Caylor and Lee Acree could not make it due to Daytona and the number of students we had

NICE!!! I've always wanted to attend a school put on by a expert racer....maybe this year...anyways, good to hear you had a good time and learned a lot....

CBRBob · 03-11-2004, 10:09 AM

Suzuki school.............do they teach you how to crash into slower riders and then kick them? Or be a snob and gloat when you win or complain about the rules when you lose?

soon2b954 · 03-11-2004, 10:12 AM

Sounds like you had a great time!! I have my first track day/instruction June 9th!! Bring it on.......

cbr99xx · 03-11-2004, 10:50 AM

Very cool!

I've thought about doing this but it seemed a little expensive.... would you say it was worth the cost? Sounds like it was.

Just re-read your post.... saw the part where you say it was worth every penny. Do they teach reading comprehension there?

CBRVFR · 03-11-2004, 11:10 AM

Very cool, Bubba -

I see your picture with Schwantz and your Aprilia.. I thought they only allowed Suzis on the track? Is this the $2000 school?

Red Rider · 03-11-2004, 11:15 AM

I'm jealous! I've been wanting to take his class for sometime. I know several people who've taken it and said it was worth every penny.

CBRBob · 03-11-2004, 11:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CBRVFR

I see your picture with Schwantz and your Aprilia

He took it out next to his bike and took a pic? LOL

TraumaOne · 03-11-2004, 11:54 AM

How much was this? Sounds like it would be awesome!

bubba · 03-11-2004, 1:33 PM

the cost was 1500 with their bike, or 1100 without. you have to use thier bike unless you have a zook that is less than 2 years old.

i used a gsxr600. the pic was just so i could have one with him and my aprilia. I just thought that would be cool.

It never saw the track

you could use a sv650s if you wanted.

as far as the cost goes, i definetly think it was worth every penny. lunch both days are included, dinner the first night, and a variety of stuff is given to you - a 100 dollar Motul package, hats, shirts, stickers, etc.

bubba · 03-11-2004, 1:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CBRBob

Suzuki school.............do they teach you how to crash into slower riders and then kick them? Or be a snob and gloat when you win or complain about the rules when you lose?

they were actually talking about that on the side and how somebody is suing somebody for 25k

bwhip · 03-11-2004, 2:30 PM

Sounds awesome - I hope STAR school with Jason Pridmore this weekend is just as good. Glad to hear you had so much fun and learned so much.

sinister988 · 03-22-2004, 2:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bubba

the cost was 1500 with their bike, or 1100 without. you have to use thier bike unless you have a zook that is less than 2 years old.

I knew about using a Suzuki (not a problem for me), but didn't know about the "less than 2 years old" thing.

Couldn't I just lie and say my 600 is a 2003? .

They look the same

bubba · 03-22-2004, 8:07 AM

oh, you also need new skins on it too.

sinister988 · 03-22-2004, 1:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bubba

oh, you also need new skins on it too.

I knew that part.
The track bike always has new rubber on it.

I just got this e-mail from KSSS. (I guess my bike is ok)

Wow, haven't heard that one before! No, we have not placed an age limit on
personal Suzuki's as long as the personal bike is a Suzuki we are fine!

Look forward to seeing you sometime this year.

Take Care,

Marnie Lincoln
Managing Director
KSSS

TraumaOne · 03-22-2004, 3:29 PM

So my 2001 SV would be OK?

sinister988 · 03-22-2004, 3:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TraumaOne

So my 2001 SV would be OK?

Yup

bubba · 03-22-2004, 3:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sinister988

I knew that part.
The track bike always has new rubber on it.

I just got this e-mail from KSSS. (I guess my bike is ok)

Wow, haven't heard that one before! No, we have not placed an age limit on
personal Suzuki's as long as the personal bike is a Suzuki we are fine!

Look forward to seeing you sometime this year.

Take Care,

Marnie Lincoln
Managing Director
KSSS

hmmm, dont know where I saw that at. But she is the boss' wife SO.....

bubba · 03-22-2004, 3:51 PM

if you guys go let me know and I will shoot over to say hello or take some pics.

Cowboy · 03-22-2004, 7:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bubba

hmmm, dont know where I saw that at. But she is the boss' wife SO.....

You may have seen that as a race contingency stipulation. The manufacturers like to see you win on their new toys not the old crap. Helps sales I guess. Anyway, you usually have to be riding a newer bike to win any contingency money.