California Superbike School | Time To Improve My Track Skills! LEVEL 2

The California Superbike School level 1 really improved my track riding last year. So when I was invited to take my Level 2 I jumped at the chance! Here's my blog of my day with the CSS team at sunny Brands Hatch.
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[@gm16v149]

Lucky you that you can still go. I did a California Superbike School level 2 last year at Phillip Island on one of their S1000RRs, unfortunately they’ve closed the school for all of 2021 because of covid lockdowns. The schools definitely make you a better road rider.

[@LambChopRides]

Hopefully open next year then GM 🙏

[@MsChrisep]

I did level 1 at Phillip island last December. Hopefully they are back in 2022 as im very keen to do level 2. So much to learn.

[@grekpap7854]

The improvement after level 2 is spectacular not only in times but also in the convenience that is done now compared to before, practice and after level 3. Very good video

[@mohammadrasoulfard-habibi3066]

Love this type of content, thanks mate

[@LambChopRides]

Great to hear Mohammed 👍

[@HalfdeadRider]

My main takeaway from this one was the peg thing. I new about putting weight on your pegs helps take your weight and lessen it on your wrists and back together with gripping the tank so you can relax more/easier, but how he explained how to use it in the bends was simple but great advice.

[@andrewwiltse8882]

This was great, always learning! Thanks Chopsy!🍻👍

[@yreyesq]

Thank you for sharing this with us!

[@talkingrock7011]

Great training thanks for taking us along

[@MrAndyS]

Instructer seems a great guy what a laugh he of all people went of the track

[@LambChopRides]

Yes even the pros make mistakes, as he said its how you deal with them that counts 👍

[@simonrobinson7536]

Am enjoying this series, got his video on vhs many years ago. Just shows it’s the things we don’t think about that make a lot of difference to your riding

[@JIMWSMITH]

Love it.. its amazing how much information these guys have, and such small changes can improve your riding. Love these videos very interesting.

[@LambChopRides]

Thanks Jim 👍

[@bsmukler]

I love CSS, having gone to quite a few sessions with them (in the US). As you mentioned, you come away from each day with new awareness and new skills, eager to practice those skills on the road. In fact, the visual skills also improve your driving as well as your road riding. I can’t recommend the school highly enough. The S1000rr sounded great in this video. That engine pulls like a turbine.

[@82000andymac]

Yet another brilliant video John! You're getting good at this mate !

[@bikergirllife]

Ha- opening intro, third bike back is me, doing level 1. My first time ever on a track. Was a fantastic day- didn't realise you were there or I'd have come and said hi. We've just done level 2- can't wait to do level 3 next year.

[@LambChopRides]

Brilliant isn't it, I'm doing level 3 next year for sure too! 👍

[@dragonessmoto]

Great video! I liked the short history lesson and was a good play by play of your day

[@ThePalmatron]

Fantastic video Mr Chops!! Fascinating......

[@richardsaar1742]

Just did level 1 at Sydney's Eastern Creek Racetrack... can easily say I was kind of a shit rider when I first got on the track in the morning, but after a full day...whoa...the difference couldn;t be more profound to my riding...

[@kurtisklein2682]

Awesome stuff as always chopsy. I just did my first Track day and this looks like a must do if you want to have a quick pace.

[@LambChopRides]

Yes it really helped me step up a speed level on track 👍

[@Thataussiebattler]

Love it!

[@DylanGSXR]

Great video mate ,was wondering when you would put it up as i was there myself for 2 days doing level 1 & 2 . fantastic days and we had great weather . hope you got to put what you learnt into pratice at snetterton. Ride safe buddy ...

[@hyperthunk]

Wicked stuff, so glad you made a video of this bud. Loved it. 👌🏻

[@LambChopRides]

Thanks Tim 👍

[@RikkyTang]

Top video! I spent many years after passing my test not looking much further than just ahead of my front wheel... going fast always felt unsafe (and it was, cos I ended up in a couple of hedges lol). It took a long time to figure out what I was doing wrong. I think next year may be the year of rider improvement courses 😊

[@LambChopRides]

Well worth doing it Rikky 👍

[@matthartshorn9483]

No offence dude but whoever taught you to pass your test should have helped you out alot more by the sounds of it

[@RikkyTang]

@@matthartshorn9483 No worries, none taken! Because I didn't know what I was doing wrong, I couldn't explain to my mates why I was going slower than they did and having less fun. This was back in the 90's and we were all young and dumb. I worked it out eventually but who knows how many bad habits I've still got...

[@matthartshorn9483]

@@RikkyTang Ahhh I see. Maybe test were diff by time I passed mine in 2015 hahaha

[@RikkyTang]

@@matthartshorn9483 Yep things have definitely changed a lot!

[@mike748golfsmith]

Great vid - really enjoyable to watch and excellent production too. Very high quality work!

[@LambChopRides]

Thanks Mike 👍

[@brucekendall52]

Priceless tuition on a fantastic machine.Thanks for sharing the experience.

[@LambChopRides]

Thanks Bruce 👍

[@ragerider6283]

Very cool & interesting vid Chops. Looks like great day out & super educational. You could really see you see head positioning improving from mole to meerkat lol as the day went on. Really helpful for road riding too & so many avoidable accidents happen because of target fixation mistakes.

[@LambChopRides]

Thanks buddy 👍

[@scaff3450]

Great vid chopsy did the Ron Haslam one at Donington couple of years ago brilliant 👍

[@ksrad7508]

Awesome video bud, I’m going to look into this for myself 👍

[@victorgonza4528]

Great work Chops .

[@robinhood9613]

I did L1 & 2 a number of years ago. Always intended to follow with L3. Fantastic day for both fun and riding. Well worth every penny with skills transferrable to the road. Saved my bacon a few times.

[@LambChopRides]

Absolutely agree Robin, hoping to do Level 3 next year 👍

[@dalehawkes1698]

Great video Chops learning all the time looking forward to your Snetterton video I reckon your going to crush it BSB next bud 🤪🏍🏍👍

[@alanshearing7515]

Something different, I really enjoyed watching this video. I think you’ve infected me . Looks great fun , with being able to take something home 👍.

[@thepassionofthegoose5472]

Did Level 1 at Laguna in 05. Keith was there and was every bit as cool as I had been told he was. Great experience, even if it was a bit more than the average track day. Cheers.

[@LambChopRides]

Fantastic, bucket list stuff 👏

[@granty1150gs]

Awesome video, well done Chop.

[@harrybrown4815]

Goes to show how each discipline of riding street, track and off road has different mental approaches to get the best from the rider and the bike. This said bike setup also plays a major part in how much you can push a bike.

[@douglasgrosch228]

really relize how the pros ride/Rossi/ what they can do on bike no fear/know bike potentials.../track..

[@craigmason6656]

Great video Chopsie. Me and my mate are heading down to Phillip Island for California Superbike Stage 1 at Christmas. Looking forward to it even more now after your reviews. Cheers from Melbourne 👍

[@LambChopRides]

Enjoy! I'm sure you will 👍

[@timfarley274]

Level 1 many years ago was very fun. Keith Code is a great guy. Edit Putnam Park USA, The instructors were great about shifting from rider to rider raising their arms and giving us braking and turn in points.

[@ryanforeman3650]

Great video chops!

[@paulvanhout9695]

Great training and must say I need to get over there and ride Brands Hatch - looks like an incredible track and setting.

[@LambChopRides]

Yes it's a great circuit Paul, GP circuit would be amazing, need to get on GP circuit day 👍

[@lordgibbness]

I've done it lots of times in the car. Got my first ever bike trackday there in a few weeks on an msv Yamaha r6. Will be interesting to see how a bike trackday differs...

[@deanharris9331]

Great video again Chops. Really interesting knowing the fundamentals of track riding and then putting it into practice. That BMW is a weapon to say the least. When are we going to see you on the grid for the BSB championships?😀👍

[@LambChopRides]

Thanks Dean 👍

[@mikejgriffiths]

Ahhh excellent. I too have done lvl 2 CSS, lvl 1 at Brands, lvl 2 at Silverstone. So worth it, so much fun and you just come away as a faster, safer rider. Recomended for everyone

[@LambChopRides]

Yes absolutely Mike 👍

[@mikejgriffiths]

@@LambChopRides Oh and a really nice video Chops :)

[@iancharlton5530]

Done him on the last bend great vid 😜👍

[@the_mad_leprechaun]

Morning LCR!! Very interesting!

[@LambChopRides]

Morning sir! 👍

[@garyhutson6361]

I think I need to do this .. we'll done you 👍🏼

[@mikenash4216]

Did Mike have to wear the Pink T Shirt of Shame for coming of track? 🤣 I remember Duncan having to wear it at one CSS day I attended - might of been Donington or Stowe. Great, realistic coaches...can't wait for 30th August at Bedford Autodrome. 😁 Fabulous video too! Any danger you could share the camera/mount setup with us please? Clearly CSS have to be happy with the arrangement.

[@ChrisMcEvoy72]

Great footage! Track riding isn't for me, but looking forward to following your progress to becoming a Track God :)

[@arthurclarke7072]

Nice one Chopsy🏍👍

[@LambChopRides]

Thanks Arthur 👍

[@michaeldolan9812]

Great vid Mr chops

[@LambChopRides]

Thanks Michael! 👍

[@JEmmertz]

Jolly good stuff! 😎 How well can you transfer what you learn here to daily riding on common roads? Great to have a circuit to practice on, where you can finely tune lap after lap until you hit perfection, but what happens when you come onto ordinary roads with false apexes, gravel and wet leafs? Do you think differently, are you more prepared for the unknown or how does it work in your nugget on common roads?

[@LambChopRides]

The Level 2 stuff probably not that much for the road skills. Level 1 however covers bike control and countersteering and how relax your upper body, this stuff is brilliant for road riding also 👍

[@HippoDrones]

Brill vid Chopsy, I just got back from a weekend of watching the BSB guys blatting around Brands, my favourite track that is! :-)

[@LambChopRides]

Yes great track Pete isn't it! Back there again on the 690 in August 😎😎

[@HippoDrones]

@@LambChopRides for fun or learning?

[@LambChopRides]

Just for fun, it's only an evening session actually not the full day

[@HippoDrones]

@@LambChopRides ahh brill... now no wheelies this time! 🤪🤣

[@LambChopRides]

Haha can't promise that! 🤣

[@bakedbeanzontoast9078]

All the leaves are brown (all the leaves are brown) And the sky is gray (and the sky is gray) I've been for a walk (I've been for a walk) On a winter's day (on a winter's day) I'd be safe and warm (I'd be safe and warm) If I was in L.A. (if I was in L.A.) California dreamin...........!!!!!.👍🇬🇧

[@lynsmith1096]

Great video Lamb Chop

[@LambChopRides]

Thanks Lyn

[@ticthedog9413]

👍 Great video and a nice of them to invite you to a free days training, No doubt all the creditors of Superbike School Ltd will enjoy watching.

[@FLINTSTONES45]

I see you got the bmw on pro modes,did you find the normal race sporty modes rideable?

[@MrAndrew1953]

Always wondered how you pick up references on a featureless, flat track like Assen? Hard enough picking up the edges of the track. Is that red speck just a speck or a drone.? Did they say anything about sliding, drifting through corners? Slow motion footage of the pros shows how the bikes are actually sliding sideways up the wheels going through the corner. Admittedly they're on racing slicks.

[@LambChopRides]

Yeah I still find it hard to pickup reference points on new circuits. I guess its all practice! 👍

[@verdeboyo]

Hey Sir I was told you'd be there and looked out for you. I was on level 1 and Duncan was my trainer, he is absolutely fantastic and taught me well, giving me bags of confidence coming into Paddock with no brakes, fast and in third on my RSV4 Factory. I'm looking at doing from CSS for 2022. I recommend doing these on your own bike especially if you track your own bike. So you had a good one and learned lots more?

[@LambChopRides]

Didn't see you Gio sorry fella, Brilliant day though isn't it 👍

[@verdeboyo]

@@LambChopRides excellent day indeed. Hopefully look out for you at BH in near future for some track fun (Inters) and will def pop over to say hello

[@williamcb78]

I really wasn’t sure track days were for me but this looks really useful & properly productive for my riding skills ! 🙌🏻 Can you please tell me what kind of skill level you need to start this course please choppsie? I’m 43 just come back to riding but have a good level of street riding . Thanks 🙏

[@LambChopRides]

Any skill level William, there really is a wide range of rider abilities. Anyone level of rider can benefit from this 👍

[@Ravan_Caw]

👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@franklinwilkerson2061]

I'm guessing PETA might be interested in all those BUGS YOU MURDERED!!! JK, I did the Superbike school way back in '91 at Morroso Park Florida.

[@pistonhead31]

For your size take an xr 2015 model and you will have tourer and track bike in one and still look cool😎😉👌

[@FuglyPaul]

No mention of how they went bust at Silverstone and all that mess?

[@philpot9261]

18 mins in Mrs wants to know why I'm shouting go on chopsy do him do him 🤣😂🤣

[@LambChopRides]

Haha hope you explained yourself 🤣👍

[@adamniswonger8015]

Level 2 was the greatest improvement in my development of skills.

[@huskypoop4917]

mr chops is their gonna be a smaller number plate on the BMW nar ;D

[@LambChopRides]

Haha yes maybe 😂

[@huskypoop4917]

@@LambChopRides lmfao ;D

[@grahamscarr6862]

Hi John there seems to be a channel on here called Elizabeth Grace uploading your content. Don't know if there's anything wrong with that but I thought I'd let you know

[@LambChopRides]

Thanks Graham for letting me know, no you cannot ripoff someone's whole video so will report it 👍

[@grahamscarr6862]

@@LambChopRides I searched for aprilia rs 660 and set the filter to most recent and found the mentioned channel about 4 videos down and there seems to be 29 of your full videos on there.

[@brianrainey2739]

My first thought: How the heck did Chopsy get to California to do the school with the borders closed??? No idea they had a satellite program.

[@LambChopRides]

Haha, yes there is a UK team 😁

[@charlesjamieson4801]

I might have the money possible to participate. Fingers crossed. Pray for me.

[@adhimogaveer7204]

Confused between V4, S1000RR,R1, Fireblade, can you suggest me the best one mate? Btw cheers from India 🇮🇳

[@LambChopRides]

Best sportsbike in my opinion is the S1000RR as the others are just too uncomfortable, unless you want a track bike which the S1000RR is great at also! For the road S1000RR everytime!

[@adhimogaveer7204]

@@LambChopRides thanks mate, i will consider it for sure 😊👍🏻

[@nickthequick]

Seeing this I am pretty convinced it was a mistake for me to start out on a very hilly and technical track .. Still, don't think track riding is for me even with an easier layout. PS: We can watch all the track videos we like, learning the theoretical skills online, but getting out there really puts things on a whole different level. There is so much information to process in very short time, over and over again. It's quite hard.

[@LambChopRides]

Yes I would agree, also its very intimidating first time out. Always takes me a couple of sessions to feel natural and start to really enjoy myself and thats after 10 plus track days now 👍

[@oscarestoa8796]

the h2 must go there pleaseeeee

[@LambChopRides]

Haha unfortunately to dam loud

[@mrmark8603]

I didn't know Jeremy Corbin rode?

[@9guile]

Subscribed! Need level three and four please

[@raymadani270]

I didn't like their method when I took the course in Australia. They like to present in the form of riddles. confuse you first and once you feel like a fool, they give some clues. Not worth the money in my opinion. Yamaha Champion school sounds much better.

[@hawkslayers1]

on the grass=limited skill or maybe he needs a crosser??

[@robh952]

£480 a day??????