Dave,
I said it once and I'll say it again, YOU'RE TOO CHEAP! You need to raise your prices..
Honestly, I can't thank you enough. For 20 bucks (and a beer), I now have a brand new bike. I can't describe to you the difference the tune up made. It's like a different bike.
The ride is bloody brilliant, it's completely smoothed out the freeway for me. Before it would bounce like a Mexican low rider after hitting a bump, now it just lands like a Tiger.
I'll be back to see you in a few thousand miles and I'll thoroughly test the set up this weekend. Good luck with the Pelvis..
Chris
Thursday, April 30, 2009
another CRST evangelist who "saw the light"
Hello Dave!!
I had my suspension tuned by you at Willow Springs on April 18th (Trackdayz Academy) and I am still amazed at the suspension adjustments that you made for my GSXR it's like night and day!
I am in need of a new set of tires and I thought I would ask the master about tire choices. The bike had BT-014's on them when you set it up and I would like to switch to Pirelli Diablo Corsa 3's. I guess my question to you is, will switching to the Pirellis from the Bridgestone affect the suspension of the bike as in will I have to change ride higth, etc?
I know next to nothing about suspension tuning so I would like a tire that will least affect the tuning you made to my bike ( I would prefer a dual compound tire as a replacement to the BT-014's) any info would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks again Dave for the great setup! I wish you could have seen the huge grin on my face all day after your great setup job!!
Ray Shiu
Hi Ray,
Thanks for the kind words and glad the grin was ear to ear!
If you are looking to try other tires, the rationale is very simple. Measure the circumference of the tires you are removing while fully inflated and then measure the same way for the new tires when full inflated. That will tell you what happened to the geometry of the bike. That is solved by changing fork position and/or changing shock length via ride height adjuster.
If you are moving between brands, Michelin, Dunlop and Bridgestone have similar carcasses while Pirelli and Metzeler share the same carcass but it is much softer by comparison and that will need some subtle suspension changes mostly in compression.
Please let me know if you have any other questions!
I had my suspension tuned by you at Willow Springs on April 18th (Trackdayz Academy) and I am still amazed at the suspension adjustments that you made for my GSXR it's like night and day!
I am in need of a new set of tires and I thought I would ask the master about tire choices. The bike had BT-014's on them when you set it up and I would like to switch to Pirelli Diablo Corsa 3's. I guess my question to you is, will switching to the Pirellis from the Bridgestone affect the suspension of the bike as in will I have to change ride higth, etc?
I know next to nothing about suspension tuning so I would like a tire that will least affect the tuning you made to my bike ( I would prefer a dual compound tire as a replacement to the BT-014's) any info would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks again Dave for the great setup! I wish you could have seen the huge grin on my face all day after your great setup job!!
Ray Shiu
Hi Ray,
Thanks for the kind words and glad the grin was ear to ear!
If you are looking to try other tires, the rationale is very simple. Measure the circumference of the tires you are removing while fully inflated and then measure the same way for the new tires when full inflated. That will tell you what happened to the geometry of the bike. That is solved by changing fork position and/or changing shock length via ride height adjuster.
If you are moving between brands, Michelin, Dunlop and Bridgestone have similar carcasses while Pirelli and Metzeler share the same carcass but it is much softer by comparison and that will need some subtle suspension changes mostly in compression.
Please let me know if you have any other questions!
Sacramento Bike night theft
Thanks to everyone for showing up to the CRST event with Bike Night on Monday. Helped out lots of riders and hopefully provided some insight into suspension and its importance for all attendees. Had a great time with everyone :)
Hopefully we catch the thieves that stole everything out of my truck:
- Compaq Presario 3410 (serial # CN502JD1) lap top that had all the company info on it
- Acer EX4620 (no serial # as yet) password protected
- checkbooks for business and personal accounts
- 52" Sharp flatscreen for the presenation
- 20" flatscreen from the trailer for outdoor presentation
- Panasonic DVD player
- backpack and lap top bag
- drivers license
Hopefully we catch the thieves that stole everything out of my truck:
- Compaq Presario 3410 (serial # CN502JD1) lap top that had all the company info on it
- Acer EX4620 (no serial # as yet) password protected
- checkbooks for business and personal accounts
- 52" Sharp flatscreen for the presenation
- 20" flatscreen from the trailer for outdoor presentation
- Panasonic DVD player
- backpack and lap top bag
- drivers license
Friday, April 24, 2009
More Socal smiles :)
Dave,
I just wanted to say thanks again for all your help yesterday (I have the Blue/Fluorescent Red Telefonica Movistar bike).
Everyone always told me what a great guy you were and how good you were at tuning the bikes.... which I can say is all true :-)
I appreciate all the info and good advice on how hard to run the bike considering where the suspension was at and also the insight into the right line into the skid pad.
Looking at your schedule, it doesn't look like you'll be back in SoCal much the rest of the year. If I don't see you again for the rest of the season, I wanted to say it was a pleasure to meet you and hopefully see around at another track some day
Stephen Morehouse
I just wanted to say thanks again for all your help yesterday (I have the Blue/Fluorescent Red Telefonica Movistar bike).
Everyone always told me what a great guy you were and how good you were at tuning the bikes.... which I can say is all true :-)
I appreciate all the info and good advice on how hard to run the bike considering where the suspension was at and also the insight into the right line into the skid pad.
Looking at your schedule, it doesn't look like you'll be back in SoCal much the rest of the year. If I don't see you again for the rest of the season, I wanted to say it was a pleasure to meet you and hopefully see around at another track some day
Stephen Morehouse
Willow Springs tuning success.
Hi Dave,
You probably hear this all the time, but I figure some praise can't hurt.
The adjustments you made for me on the 19th with Trackdaz were spot on. All the tight sections on the track made sense again.
I took the bike for a spin up to Malibu and was thrilled how well the bike was handling. So once again, THANK YOU :)
Best,
Robert Obreczarek
You probably hear this all the time, but I figure some praise can't hurt.
The adjustments you made for me on the 19th with Trackdaz were spot on. All the tight sections on the track made sense again.
I took the bike for a spin up to Malibu and was thrilled how well the bike was handling. So once again, THANK YOU :)
Best,
Robert Obreczarek
back to work!
Ah....... I should be changing the picture now to one that many people know of me being under the tent or on pit wall standing on a 130 degree track surface cooking like the proverbial crab in a pot (it is just my shoes that melt).
The doctor discharged me saying that it was absolutely absurd that at 14 weeks a middle aged man should be free to continue with life (other than running) with those injuries. Score one for the good guys, the good advice, great friends and support, and homeopathic medicine! Knowledge is a wonderful thing.
So, now with this entire week at Sears Point and the first AFM Sears event, at 26lbs lighter than before I hope the wind doesn't blow too much otherwise I might be parasailing..........
Bring it on !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The doctor discharged me saying that it was absolutely absurd that at 14 weeks a middle aged man should be free to continue with life (other than running) with those injuries. Score one for the good guys, the good advice, great friends and support, and homeopathic medicine! Knowledge is a wonderful thing.
So, now with this entire week at Sears Point and the first AFM Sears event, at 26lbs lighter than before I hope the wind doesn't blow too much otherwise I might be parasailing..........
Bring it on !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thursday, April 9, 2009
4 CRST Suspension Schools at Thunderhill Raceway, CA
PRESS RELEASE ISSUED 4/8/09
Dave Moss, AMA/AFM racer, noted suspension expert and CRST founder is proud to present Catalyst Reaction's Motorcycle Suspension Schools.
There will be a total of 5 schools held over the course of year at Thunderhill Raceway Park in Willows, CA.
Offering riders a very unique learning experience, the schools will be specifically aimed at helping every rider gain an in-depth understanding of how motorcycle suspension works, based on classroom learning combined with direct experience designed to show why suspension is such a critical component in ensuring fast yet safe riding.
Covering all aspects of a motorcycle’s suspension, from geometry to the adjustments that often baffle even the most experiences racers, students will learn why the motorcycle must work with you and how to tailor the suspension to your riding style and ability, so that you can continue to learn while trusting the motorcycle at all times.
This is a hands-on school where you will be required to work on your own motorcycle in a guided, systematic and logical way to gain a practical as well as theoretical appreciation of the motorcycle’s suspension, matched with on-track, real-time experience and feedback allowing you to gain direct insights into how the changes you make affect the handling of the motorcycle. No special mechanical skills are required and you will be guided though every phase of the course.
"Knowledge creates understanding, understanding creates relaxation, relaxation creates speed."
School Overview:
Riders will be required to bring a motorcycle that has the ability to adjust preload, rebound and compression in the front forks and rear shock. They will need to bring all the appropriate tools required to make changes to those settings.
Riders will also need to bring one 10 x 10 canopy and will set that canopy up in the hot pit lane. They will be allowed to have a table, stands for the bike and if they wish a generator for tire warmers under the canopy. Vehicles and non-essentials must be in the paddock area.
Sessions will be from 9-12am, lunch from 12-1pm and then 1-5pm on track. There will be more time in the afternoon as the track and the riders will have warmed up fully and we can gain more knowledge from the track while working on mid corner speed and drive out of the corners.
A typical session will have the riders learning roughly 10 minutes of theory in the classroom, 30 minutes of on track riding, stopping every 2-3 laps to make pre-planned changes and jot down notes, and 10-15 minutes of debriefing in the classroom.
Riders will be expected to ride at between 75-80% of their potential at all times to ensure as much attention as possible can be focused on feeling the differences they have made as a result of making a suspension change.
All motorcycles will be tech inspected prior to going on track between 7:30 am and 8:00 am. All oil drain plugs and oil filters must be secured with safety wire and coolant must be replaced with Water Wetter or other replacement. New or slightly used track/race tires (ie: one track day previously max) will be required. No one will be allowed to ride any laps with OEM tires.
Skills Criteria:
Participants can be track day enthusiasts or club racers and MUST be capable of lap times below 2 minutes 15 seconds at Thunderhill, the typical track day “A” group cut-off. If you don't make that lap time currently we hope this motivates you to achieve it in the near future! Complete information/curriculum on the Suspension School will be sent out to all attendees one week prior to the event date via email.
Dave Moss, AMA/AFM racer, noted suspension expert and CRST founder is proud to present Catalyst Reaction's Motorcycle Suspension Schools.
There will be a total of 5 schools held over the course of year at Thunderhill Raceway Park in Willows, CA.
Offering riders a very unique learning experience, the schools will be specifically aimed at helping every rider gain an in-depth understanding of how motorcycle suspension works, based on classroom learning combined with direct experience designed to show why suspension is such a critical component in ensuring fast yet safe riding.
Covering all aspects of a motorcycle’s suspension, from geometry to the adjustments that often baffle even the most experiences racers, students will learn why the motorcycle must work with you and how to tailor the suspension to your riding style and ability, so that you can continue to learn while trusting the motorcycle at all times.
This is a hands-on school where you will be required to work on your own motorcycle in a guided, systematic and logical way to gain a practical as well as theoretical appreciation of the motorcycle’s suspension, matched with on-track, real-time experience and feedback allowing you to gain direct insights into how the changes you make affect the handling of the motorcycle. No special mechanical skills are required and you will be guided though every phase of the course.
"Knowledge creates understanding, understanding creates relaxation, relaxation creates speed."
School Overview:
Riders will be required to bring a motorcycle that has the ability to adjust preload, rebound and compression in the front forks and rear shock. They will need to bring all the appropriate tools required to make changes to those settings.
Riders will also need to bring one 10 x 10 canopy and will set that canopy up in the hot pit lane. They will be allowed to have a table, stands for the bike and if they wish a generator for tire warmers under the canopy. Vehicles and non-essentials must be in the paddock area.
Sessions will be from 9-12am, lunch from 12-1pm and then 1-5pm on track. There will be more time in the afternoon as the track and the riders will have warmed up fully and we can gain more knowledge from the track while working on mid corner speed and drive out of the corners.
A typical session will have the riders learning roughly 10 minutes of theory in the classroom, 30 minutes of on track riding, stopping every 2-3 laps to make pre-planned changes and jot down notes, and 10-15 minutes of debriefing in the classroom.
Riders will be expected to ride at between 75-80% of their potential at all times to ensure as much attention as possible can be focused on feeling the differences they have made as a result of making a suspension change.
All motorcycles will be tech inspected prior to going on track between 7:30 am and 8:00 am. All oil drain plugs and oil filters must be secured with safety wire and coolant must be replaced with Water Wetter or other replacement. New or slightly used track/race tires (ie: one track day previously max) will be required. No one will be allowed to ride any laps with OEM tires.
Skills Criteria:
Participants can be track day enthusiasts or club racers and MUST be capable of lap times below 2 minutes 15 seconds at Thunderhill, the typical track day “A” group cut-off. If you don't make that lap time currently we hope this motivates you to achieve it in the near future! Complete information/curriculum on the Suspension School will be sent out to all attendees one week prior to the event date via email.
Back to work full time!
At last I have been cleared to work by the doctor, although she doesn't want me any where near a motorcycle...... That didn't last long as I rode all day Tuesday with keiwgins as an instructor in their first novice school of the year. Funny how having no core strength really affects how you make the bike work for you - almost fall off and roll into the gas and let the bike pick you up again :)
it is great to be back in the saddle although there's a long way to go yet before I am able to ride at 100%. probably 6 months until all my strength comes back due to limited physical activity other than stretching and now hiking for 40 minutes.
All in all good news !!!!!!
it is great to be back in the saddle although there's a long way to go yet before I am able to ride at 100%. probably 6 months until all my strength comes back due to limited physical activity other than stretching and now hiking for 40 minutes.
All in all good news !!!!!!
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