It's always so important to be comfy, learned firsthand that pushing past all boundaries of comfort ends up being painful and expensive......repeatedly
@@smithshotracing well listening to pros give advice is pretty good lol being a noob to streetbikes iam in the soaking it all in faze, bike maintenance, trackday vlogs "getting to see what its like", explanations of add on parts maybe or parts you ride parts you hate brands you like brands you dont.
@@smithshotracing from a specific technique perspective, the comment about using countersteering as an input for quick directional changes. I'll try that out. Not something I've consciously thought about while riding. from a more general perspective, it was good to see how consistent the theme of "comfort" was. important to keep that in mind and not always be forcing the speed and letting it come to you.
Josh Herrin is the homie! Love his passion and the way he carries himself. You'll have a better chance hanging out with him than anyone else out there. Plus, he's on the streets riding just like all of us. Wish him the best and I hope to see him racing well into his golden days!
Your a good relaxed interviewer Smitty, being honest I preferred this style of video to the cinematic beginning in your race ones, mainly because this was just straight to the point. You should definitely do more video's like this but also maybe more info of what your thinking about and what bike set up, tyre pressure, suspension changes etc your making at your next track or race day. Good luck wherever you ride next! Gave you a sub and look forward to the next one 👍
Dan, thank you for the kind words on my interviewing skills.. as for the straight to the point vid vs the cinematic vids, I really do appreciate the feedback.. as you know, making vids is hard, but I do make them for myself as well as what you guys want to see. so I will try to make more vids like this. when the pro race season starts up and I go to spectate and photograph, I will try to do a part 2 of this vid... and thanks for the suggestions and thanks for the sub.. I subbed back!!
@@smithshotracing ah ye you definitely have to make the videos for yourself that's most important, you can never please everyone! I look forward to seeing how you get on. I already feel like I'm too old to try and race in my early 30's so I think a lot of people will look up to you for keeping it going. Good luck mate.
Lochoff, has the best technical grasp of the process. Champ School stuff 👍 Gagne & Escalante tapped in pretty good. Surprisingly the other two guys don't really seem to have a Clue. Even though they are highly skilled, they can't explain the process of what they do. Something that Nick from Yamaha Champions School talks about.
I actually like what Flinders said.. His advise helped me the most. I was too comfortable with my riding, I only got faster when I began to push myself little by little.
Bro getting interviews with some great riders. Love the info...I'm heading to Sonoma this week. I'm implimenting getring comfortable and reminding myself to have fun.
@@smithshotracing had a blast today. Rode with B group..had some sandbaggers from A group, push the pace. Technical track: off camber, up, down, fast sweepers. Had a blast.
@@smithshotracing Indeed. I've struggled with staying relaxed..I changed that and trusted my tires. Came in hot in 4 ..too late to break, relaxed and went full lean and it was beautiful . Just had fun.
Tough to really answer.. Back in the day, and I mean like 20 years ago, 600s were the bikes that people started on because the small bikes like 250s and 500s were garbage. They were like scooters. But today, a 600 is still a goos starter bike and the Ninja 400 is another solid bike, the Yamaha R7 is another.. BUT oddly enough, 20 years ago, no one started on a 1000, they were just so powerful and hard to ride for a beginner. But newer 1000s with advanced electronics are the same size and weight of a 600 and if you ride in a detuned mode (rain mode) they have similar power to a 600. So technically, a modern 1000 can be a starter bike if you take the time to learn how to ride in lower settings then work your way up to race mode.. BUT if you can't trust yourself, id stay away from a 1000.
It's always so important to be comfy, learned firsthand that pushing past all boundaries of comfort ends up being painful and expensive......repeatedly
well im glad this video gave you something to relate to.. thanks for watching.
What’s funny is I had this idea to have a podcast talking to fast guys and just chatting about riding. Great job.
well, its a great idea.. go for it. hopefully when I become a fast guy you can interview me.. lol
Underrated channel my friend. Exclusive track vlogs, shit gets no better
Thanks man... thats the best compliment ive gotten so far... but serious question, what type of content would you want to see more of?
@@smithshotracing well listening to pros give advice is pretty good lol being a noob to streetbikes iam in the soaking it all in faze, bike maintenance, trackday vlogs "getting to see what its like", explanations of add on parts maybe or parts you ride parts you hate brands you like brands you dont.
@@wolverinebear5357 ok, bet... thanks for the info..
Awesome 👌 interviews Smith. Good information was gathered from the guys.
Thank you for watching and thanks for the kind words..
Bro, this is AWESOME! well done!
Im glad you like it.. What was the best thing you got from the vid?
@@smithshotracing from a specific technique perspective, the comment about using countersteering as an input for quick directional changes. I'll try that out. Not something I've consciously thought about while riding.
from a more general perspective, it was good to see how consistent the theme of "comfort" was. important to keep that in mind and not always be forcing the speed and letting it come to you.
Another great video!
thanks a lot man for watching my vids.. ive been watching yours too. better keel Lucinda happy lol
Awesome video mate!!
Thanks man!! I watched a few of your videos.. I learned quite a bit..
Josh Herrin is the homie! Love his passion and the way he carries himself. You'll have a better chance hanging out with him than anyone else out there. Plus, he's on the streets riding just like all of us. Wish him the best and I hope to see him racing well into his golden days!
Thank you for watching and I agree, Josh is cool.. he's just a normal guy that likes the same things that most riders like, just to ride..
Your a good relaxed interviewer Smitty, being honest I preferred this style of video to the cinematic beginning in your race ones, mainly because this was just straight to the point. You should definitely do more video's like this but also maybe more info of what your thinking about and what bike set up, tyre pressure, suspension changes etc your making at your next track or race day. Good luck wherever you ride next! Gave you a sub and look forward to the next one 👍
Dan, thank you for the kind words on my interviewing skills.. as for the straight to the point vid vs the cinematic vids, I really do appreciate the feedback.. as you know, making vids is hard, but I do make them for myself as well as what you guys want to see. so I will try to make more vids like this. when the pro race season starts up and I go to spectate and photograph, I will try to do a part 2 of this vid...
and thanks for the suggestions and thanks for the sub.. I subbed back!!
@@smithshotracing ah ye you definitely have to make the videos for yourself that's most important, you can never please everyone! I look forward to seeing how you get on. I already feel like I'm too old to try and race in my early 30's so I think a lot of people will look up to you for keeping it going. Good luck mate.
Lochoff, has the best technical grasp of the process. Champ School stuff 👍 Gagne & Escalante tapped in pretty good. Surprisingly the other two guys don't really seem to have a Clue. Even though they are highly skilled, they can't explain the process of what they do. Something that Nick from Yamaha Champions School talks about.
I actually like what Flinders said.. His advise helped me the most. I was too comfortable with my riding, I only got faster when I began to push myself little by little.
Bro getting interviews with some great riders. Love the info...I'm heading to Sonoma this week. I'm implimenting getring comfortable and reminding myself to have fun.
im glad you got something from this video... let me know how it goes this week at Sonoma..
@@smithshotracing had a blast today. Rode with B group..had some sandbaggers from A group, push the pace. Technical track: off camber, up, down, fast sweepers. Had a blast.
@@briangriggs nice!! so did you try to apply anything from this video?
@@smithshotracing Indeed. I've struggled with staying relaxed..I changed that and trusted my tires. Came in hot in 4 ..too late to break, relaxed and went full lean and it was beautiful . Just had fun.
Good video man, learnt some things from that.
Good, im glad you enjoyed the vid.
A lot of good information there
Glad I could finally help you lol
Thanks for a great video!
No prob at all.. I hope to ride with you again..
good vid, i actually learned something.
lol
AOTS!! Ass Off The Seat I love it!!!
Glad you liked the video..
whats the best bike for someone to start on?
Tough to really answer.. Back in the day, and I mean like 20 years ago, 600s were the bikes that people started on because the small bikes like 250s and 500s were garbage. They were like scooters. But today, a 600 is still a goos starter bike and the Ninja 400 is another solid bike, the Yamaha R7 is another.. BUT oddly enough, 20 years ago, no one started on a 1000, they were just so powerful and hard to ride for a beginner. But newer 1000s with advanced electronics are the same size and weight of a 600 and if you ride in a detuned mode (rain mode) they have similar power to a 600. So technically, a modern 1000 can be a starter bike if you take the time to learn how to ride in lower settings then work your way up to race mode.. BUT if you can't trust yourself, id stay away from a 1000.