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125,000 mile test results
The 636cc Kawasaki ZX6R is the best track bike on the planet.Please don't misunderstand, there isn't a "bad" 600 class bike on the market. But after putting almost 2,000 riders on the new 2005, ZX-6R, at over 12 different tracks; every student who rode them raved about how great they work; many went right out and bought one. If there was never another advancement made in the class I would settle for the pure performance this bike offers to any rider, novice through professional. That is a bold statement but I'll give you an example. One of our students, Leon Camier, who is a pro; and in fact won the British Supersport championship this year, came within 3 seconds of the absolute race lap record at The Streets of Willow Springs on a box stock ZX6R with DOT tires. Box stock, pump fuel, factory shock: zero modifications, OK, the lights were removed. Just to put this in perspective: American magazine testers generally log in lap times on 600 class bikes 3 seconds slower than what Leon ran. Leon, who is used to professionally prepared race bikes, had NO complaints about the 6R, he just rode it, loved it and never asked for a single modification or adjustment. That is quite a statement from both a pro and a champion. Riding is what the 6R is all about. (Of course one of our staff, Will Eikenberry, is the absolute race lap record holder—guess what he was riding? Hint: it was green and had 636cc) Red bikes are great, so are yellow ones and blue ones; but, if you are a track day rider, the green one is going to give all the performance you could possibly want. Break it in, change the tires, go ride it; take a can of chain lube with you, that's all you'll need. California Superbike School staff.
Lots of tire manufacturers are in the high performance tire market but if you look over the history of it you'll see that Dunlop is the company that sticks with you and for you. They've put so much into sport riding and racing for so many years, not just in the high profile racing scene, and you won't be able to name another company that has done that kind of R&D with every level of the sport in mind. We are proud to use the 208's on our school bikes and our race bikes and know that Dunlop's commitment won't waver. Our riding coaches win and our students win because they trust the tires and that takes a big load off their minds when training and improving. This is our 22nd year with Dunlop. I think we'll stick around like they do. – Keith Code
After putting nearly a thousand riders into our gear this past year we're impressed with the quality of the AGVSPORT leathers, boots and gloves. The number of repairs from usage and even crashing has been very low. For such reasonably priced gear, anyone would expect to get marginal protection and construction but the nationally dealer-distributed AGVSPORT line have truly been more than serviceable, they're a bargain and their leathers rock. Visit their site at www.agvsport.com. Get smokin deals on AGV leathers through helmetdepot.com.
Roadracing World comparison test findings (Feb. 2003 issue) Rated Armour Bodies:
KBC Helmets has done their homework. The new VR-1 has all the quality of Arai and Shoei at a fraction of the price. The biggest problem you'll have is finding one, they've been selling out fast. School riding coaches have been provided with several generations of VR-1 protoype helmets for the past two years to test and refine the design, comfort, fit and venting. The upgrades KBC has made to the VR-1 in just the past year alone show how serious they are in providing world class helmets at affordable prices.
When Elka Suspension entered the off road market they made more than a splash, their stuff started to appear on factory off road vehicles because it worked better. Now, Elka has set its sights on the road market and we are proud to be using and endorsing their product. We have also been involved in the research and development of their new road shocks. Right out of the box, first try, they were setting lap records. We know this because our staff mechanic Will Eikenberry set the record and has gone on to win, win, win on his stock ZX-6R equipped with Elka Suspension. In fact at this writing he is number one in points, overall, in WSMC racing. Look out though because we just got the second generation shocks for our student bikes so when you come out you'll get a first hand feel of what a truly great shock does to an already good motorcycle. Visit their site at www.elkasuspension.com
Ferodo brakes have been around longer than any rider alive today. Imagine that. Since 1897, yes 1897, Ferodo has been making friction material for the world and they still do. If you are on a new bike or hve aftermarket pads, the chances are you are riding with friction material made by Ferodo. Practically every major race team in the world uses their pads and that includes cars. In fact, more world and national championships have been won on Ferodo pads than ALL other manufacturers combined. Can you think of a reason why all these guys would use their pads? It ain't cause they are free. We are on Ferodo now and we love them. Visit their site at www.ferodo.co.uk
Eichenberry continues; "I had a bike damage the oil/ water pump drive in a crash. It probably only cracked it as it worked fine for three schools after. When it did fail the bike was on the back straight at Road America in sixth at full throttle. The rider noticed the oil light and the water temp was at 260. Every other motor I've torn down after loosing oil pressure took out all the bearings however this one was fine. No damage to the crank or rods and only slight wear on the rod bearings after 12,000 RPM at full throttle with no oil pressure! I will only use Silkolene in the school bikes and my own race bike." "Here again, I see trends in component wear and reliability no one else does and the Silkolene products, from the chain lube to the Pro-Prep detailing spray just make my job easier and worry free. The bikes look great and the chain adjustments from wear have come down noticeably with the Silkolene lube compared to what we used to use. After 12,000 track miles on a bike and it shows less than normal stretch and almost no sprocket wear, you take notice." Buy your Silkolene lubricants through SilkoleneStore.com.
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