Tour Guide / Rider Coach

10.10.07

Hello ;-)

My name is JC, and I have been riding motorcycles for 35 years. My entire life has been spent working around motorcycles, which illustrates my passion for riding. I have drag-raced a Suzuki GSX-R 1100 in the 1980's - 1990's. I ride a 2001 Suzuki Hayabusa and a 2005 Suzuki GSX-R 1000 on the street. Additionally, I have competed in several track days at Laguna Seca, Thunder Hill and Willow Springs Raceways on a Suzuki GSX-R 750 and a Hayabusa.

For years, I have coached friends on safety, closing speeds, lean angles, braking points, body and eye positioning, counter steering, and more. I emphasize the "Ride Smart" philosophy, and nothing replaces seat time to gain experience. I’ve witnessed terrible things happen to other riders that could have been avoided if the rider had known what to do to get out of it. However, in order to avoid accidents, there are a few things to remember :

"Ride Smart" and learn how to safely control your motorcycle.

I have more miles on my body than I can even count. Four cars and a one-ton truck have hit me ; yet, I still ride. I feel there is nothing better than going on a ride, whether that ride is alone or with friends. When riding alone, I can practice new techniques and review old ones to stay sharp and learn to be ready for anything. When riding with others, some of whom have been around and logged several million miles, I gain experience. I can ask them questions and learn from them, as they are still alive. Therefore they must be doing something right. Sadly, I have lost 18 friends over the years. If I can help a fellow rider stay alive, then I will try my best to help them in anyway I can.

I love to ride motorcycles and have put approximately 100,000 ( street / mountain ) miles on my Hayabusa in a period of five years. Now that I can do what I love, and help others learn this "Art Form", I am there.

If you ever have any questions or comments please E-mail me.

JC@AboutBikes.net

Thank you for your time, and I look forward to hearing from you.