Keith Code RACE vs Freddie Spencer Pro Schools vs other options?

[jigs]

+ 1 on the Wow Ron!!Awesome doing it with you,thank's again.All I can say is,I don't know shit about riding motorcycle's,starting to get a clue.

[Firecat]

BIG +1 on the WOW.

[APP_Racing]

I have taken The Spencer Level 1 & 2.  Trying to fit the Pro School in the budget and schedule.  Its amazing and you learn every second you are there.  I have also taken the Kevin Schwantz school and enjoyed it greatly.  Did it with friends and was a great weekend. 

I signed up for Dave's VRS last year but couldn't make it.  Will be one of my top 3 priorities to complete this year.

Sorry no Code attendance but you likely can't go wrong.

Guess my question would be are the Spence and Code schools so different that  you shouldn't do both.  Only ask as it seems people pick one or the other.

[ronhix]

My understanding is that Spencer and Code teach very different information, some of which is actually contradicting. 

I have never taken Code, but I spoke with a guy in the Spencer class who had taken all the Code levels of classes.  His opinion was that Code stuff is a good place to start for street rider just getting into the track game and riding at a slower pace.  While the Spencer school is a better choice for the experienced track day / racer and works better at a faster pace.

However, my opinion is that it would be better to start with Spencer from the very beginning to avoid a lot of bad habits and then as your pace improves, all those things they are teaching start to work better and better.

[Cyklracer]

His opinion was that Code stuff is a good place to start for street rider just getting into the track game and riding at a slower pace.  While the Spencer school is a better choice for the experienced track day / racer and works better at a faster pace.

+1 on the comparative feedback, plus it looks like your karma needs some balance to it

[mdr14]

Just to balance things out, I swear by Keith Code's teachings. His guidence saved whatever little of a racing career I had left.

I can't compare it to anything else, but it helped me. For whatever reason other people I know did not get the same result I did.

[ronhix]

plus it looks like your karma needs some balance to it

Yeah, I think my geometry is off...feeling a little 'smite' heavy, might need to add some rear ride height or something, see if we can get more weight on the 'applaud' end of things.  Feels great to be so loved, haven't even started racing yet.   

[jigs]

Prolly any school is good for a rider with some natural ability,but need's to learn more about the science of it all if you will.I've never done a school like this,and to do another,wouldn't hurt,but I really feel like I was in the right place for me anyway,at the Spencer school,and frankly,I have plenty to chew on,so I think I'll just stick and work on this philosophy first,otnerwise I'll be REALLY confused!

[xseal]

+1 on the comparative feedback, plus it looks like your karma needs some balance to it

I agree. I did Code 1-2 as a Harley guy that had never been on the track or ridden a sport bike. Level 3-4 a year later after some track days. Did Spencer pro school last summer after 4 year of racing.

Code for beginners, Spencer for experienced track riders.

[gearhead]

Since I don't race a 600, I'd like to go to a school where I can ride what I race.
Any thoughts on which school(s) might work in that situation?

[dylanfan53]

Code has some spots that are BYOB, unless they changed this year.