#048 Rider Series 006 - Motorcycle Performance Upgrades
RIDE SERIES 006 - MOTORCYCLE PERFORMANCE UPGRADES is the main theme of this Rider Series discussion between Jorge and Chappy (Neil Chappell).They never claim to be experts in the topics covered here, but they do know a bit based on a collective 80 or so years of motorcycling. Here they discussed the development of a new Mini GP series in New Zealand and its associated training academy, along with the creation of a Road Race Trust website to provide series information. They explored various technical aspects of motorcycle performance modifications when it comes to preparing a motorcycle for the track. Conversation included discussion about exhaust systems, throttles, rear sets, airbag mods, suspension, brakes, levers etc. Basically they both stressed the importance of quality components for safety and reliability, and choosing upgrades relevant to what you plan to do.—————PODCAST VIDEOTo view this podcast and snippets on video, visit our YouTube channel podcast playlist here:https://www.youtube.com/@TheBikeStig/podcasts —————OUR SPONSORSThe Bike Stig YouTube Channel: - https://www.youtube.com/thebikestig MiniGP Academy New Zealand - https://www.minigpacademynz.com/ —————PRODUCTS WE USE AND SUPPORTSC Project Exhausts - https://sc-project.com.auKustom Cockpits - https://kustomcockpits.com/ Metzeler Tyres - https://www.metzeler.com/en-au/home Pirelli Tyres - https://www.pirelli.com/tyres/en-au/motorcycle/homepageRicondi Leathers - https://www.raceandroad.com.auRide Dynamics - https://ridedynamics.com.auCSS Australia - https://www.superbikeschool.com.auCSS New Zealand - https://www.californiasuperbikeschool.co.nz/ Ilmberger Carbon - https://ilmberger-carbon.de/Start.aspxJetprime - https://jetprime.com.auS1K Racing - https://s1000kracing.com.auBitubo Race Suspension - https://www.bitubo.com.au/ SA1NT Clothing - https://www.saint.cc —————AUDIOThe music on this podcast is used under license from Artlist - License Number 248442—————TAGS#trackdays #ridecoach #motoedition #podcast #riderseries #trackcoach
--------
1:21:16
--------
1:21:16
#047 Ash Hare - Motocycles, Music, Canopia
ASH HARE is a long time coach with the California Superbike School in Australia and New Zealand, and a super fast rider. What many people don’t know is he is also an avid musician and part of a band called CANOPIA who have recorded a number of albums.In this episode, Ash and Jorge chatted about motorcycles as well as Ash’s second love: writing and playing music with his band.To listen and learn more about Canopia checkout their albums on good music channels including Spotify (links below) :CANOPIA - https://open.spotify.com/album/1xwpAT9DWa5HBdWy6vOLBy?si=UnDVxIqoTPO_yC4_j3RdjwCANOPIA II - https://open.spotify.com/album/4FDpV6nt8C5GwHFRCoSyFw?si=a3-u6lXvTYKytF60-z5UPw—————OUR SPONSORSThe Bike Stig YouTube Channel: - https://www.youtube.com/thebikestig MiniGP Academy New Zealand - https://www.minigpacademynz.com/ —————PRODUCTS WE USE AND SUPPORTSC Project Exhausts - https://sc-project.com.auKustom Cockpits - https://kustomcockpits.com/ Metzeler Tyres - https://www.metzeler.com/en-au/home Pirelli Tyres - https://www.pirelli.com/tyres/en-au/motorcycle/homepageRicondi Leathers - https://www.raceandroad.com.auRide Dynamics - https://ridedynamics.com.auCSS Australia - https://www.superbikeschool.com.auCSS New Zealand - https://www.californiasuperbikeschool.co.nz/ Ilmberger Carbon - https://ilmberger-carbon.de/Start.aspxJetprime - https://jetprime.com.auS1K Racing - https://s1000kracing.com.auBitubo Race Suspension - https://www.bitubo.com.au/ SA1NT Clothing - https://www.saint.cc RaceDNA - https://racedna.com.au/ —————AUDIOThe theme music on this podcast is used under license from Artlist - License Number 248442The songs from Canopia albums is used with the expressed permission of the artists.—————TAGS#trackdays #ridecoach #motoedition #podcast #riderseries #trackcoach #canopia #ashhare
--------
1:13:23
--------
1:13:23
#046 CJ Smith - Superbike School Experience and Track Days
CJ SMITH is one of the most frequent participants at Californian Superbike School events in Australia, and has attended countless Level 4 coaching days. She is also a strong advocate for women’s motorcycling and actively encourages riders of all genders to participate in riding schools and track days.This chat was about her experience with the school, interaction with coaches, whether or not it matters that you have a sports bike, and the participation of women riders in these coaching days and track days.—————PODCAST VIDEOTo view this podcast and snippets on video, visit our YouTube channel podcast playlist here:https://www.youtube.com/@TheBikeStig/podcasts —————OUR SPONSORSThe Bike Stig YouTube Channel: - https://www.youtube.com/thebikestig MiniGP Academy New Zealand - https://www.minigpacademynz.com/ —————PRODUCTS WE USE AND SUPPORTSC Project Exhausts - https://sc-project.com.auKustom Cockpits - https://kustomcockpits.com/ Metzeler Tyres - https://www.metzeler.com/en-au/home Pirelli Tyres - https://www.pirelli.com/tyres/en-au/motorcycle/homepageRicondi Leathers - https://www.raceandroad.com.auRide Dynamics - https://ridedynamics.com.auCSS Australia - https://www.superbikeschool.com.auCSS New Zealand - https://www.californiasuperbikeschool.co.nz/ Ilmberger Carbon - https://ilmberger-carbon.de/Start.aspxJetprime - https://jetprime.com.auS1K Racing - https://s1000kracing.com.auBitubo Race Suspension - https://www.bitubo.com.au/ SA1NT Clothing - https://www.saint.cc RaceDNA - https://racedna.com.au/ —————AUDIOThe music on this podcast is used under license from Artlist - License Number 248442—————TAGS#trackdays #ridecoach #motoedition #podcast #superbikeschool #trackdays
--------
1:19:45
--------
1:19:45
#045 Rider Series 005 - The Rider Mindset
RIDE SERIES 005 - THE RIDER MINDSET is the main theme of this Rider Series discussion between Jorge and Chappy (Neil Chappell).Whether you’re carving up corners on the track, cruising mountain roads, or weaving through weekday traffic, this episode is about something that matters just as much as throttle control or tyre pressure… and that’s mindset.Because let’s be honest, your motorcycle will only ever go where your mind lets it. From handling fear on a fast lap, to staying sharp in unpredictable traffic, to hitting that perfect flow state where everything just clicks, it all starts in your head.While these boys aren’t psychologists of any kind, they decided they’d still dive in headlong into a discussion about what makes a great rider from the neck up based on their years of experience.There’s no doubt that track focus, road awareness, emotional control, and mental habits separate the safe, smooth, and skilled motorcyclists from the sloppy and reactive riders who never reach their potential.—————PODCAST VIDEOTo view this podcast and snippets on video, visit our YouTube channel podcast playlist here:https://www.youtube.com/@TheBikeStig/podcasts —————OUR SPONSORSThe Bike Stig YouTube Channel: - https://www.youtube.com/thebikestig MiniGP Academy New Zealand - https://www.minigpacademynz.com/ —————PRODUCTS WE USE AND SUPPORTSC Project Exhausts - https://sc-project.com.auKustom Cockpits - https://kustomcockpits.com/ Metzeler Tyres - https://www.metzeler.com/en-au/home Pirelli Tyres - https://www.pirelli.com/tyres/en-au/motorcycle/homepageRicondi Leathers - https://www.raceandroad.com.auRide Dynamics - https://ridedynamics.com.auCSS Australia - https://www.superbikeschool.com.auCSS New Zealand - https://www.californiasuperbikeschool.co.nz/ Ilmberger Carbon - https://ilmberger-carbon.de/Start.aspxJetprime - https://jetprime.com.auS1K Racing - https://s1000kracing.com.auBitubo Race Suspension - https://www.bitubo.com.au/ SA1NT Clothing - https://www.saint.cc RaceDNA - https://racedna.com.au/ —————AUDIOThe music on this podcast is used under license from Artlist - License Number 248442—————TAGS#trackdays #ridecoach #motoedition #podcast #riderseries #trackcoach #pirelli #motorcycletyres
--------
1:03:53
--------
1:03:53
#044 Mike Jones - ASBK 2025 Round 3 Insights
MIKE JONES, (Mad Mike) from the Yamaha Racing Team, gives us his insights from Round 3 of the 2025 Australian Superbike Championship (ASBK).This round was held at Queensland Raceway.To follow Mike, visit his website and social media accounts:https://mikejonesracing.com/ https://www.facebook.com/mikejonesracingfanpagehttps://www.instagram.com/mikejonesracingMike’s local sponsors are:KYT HelmetsAlpinestarsQ State PropertiesShopYamahaRP FiltersKODA NutritionThree Three Co.Mike’s sponsors in Taiwan are:Taiwan Sponsors:Kung Fu TeaDog HouseHisexPlatingFor more information about the ASBK championship, visit the website:https://www.asbk.com.au/ —————EPISODE PHOTOGRAPHYPhoto Credit - Foremost Media - https://www.foremostmedia.com.au/ —————PODCAST VIDEOTo view this podcast and snippets on video, visit our YouTube channel podcast playlist here:https://www.youtube.com/@TheBikeStig/podcasts —————OUR SPONSORSThe Bike Stig YouTube Channel: - https://www.youtube.com/thebikestig Total Track Bike Hire in NZ, Facebook page information here - https://www.facebook.com/TotaltrackbikehirenzMiniGP Academy New Zealand - https://www.minigpacademynz.com/ —————PRODUCTS WE USE AND SUPPORTSC Project Exhausts - https://sc-project.com.auKustom Cockpits - https://kustomcockpits.com/ Metzeler Tyres - https://www.metzeler.com/en-au/home Pirelli Tyres - https://www.pirelli.com/tyres/en-au/motorcycle/homepageRicondi Leathers - https://www.raceandroad.com.auRide Dynamics - https://ridedynamics.com.auCSS Australia - https://www.superbikeschool.com.auIlmberger Carbon - https://ilmberger-carbon.de/Start.aspxJetprime - https://jetprime.com.auS1K Racing - https://s1000kracing.com.auBitubo Race Suspension - https://www.bitubo.com.au/ SA1NT Clothing - https://www.saint.cc —————AUDIOThe music on this podcast is used under license from Artlist - License Number 248442—————TAGS#trackdays #ridecoach #motoedition #podcast #riderseries #trackcoach #ASBK #MM46 #mikejonesracing #yamaharacing #YART
A Podcast for Motorcycle Enthusiasts - If you want to be a better rider, then who better to learn off than those who ride and coach professionally ... not just track riders, but riders who hit the streets and ranges as well as the track. Here we chat with some of the most talented riders and also professional coaches who have a lot to share that we can all benefit from.
Stay upright, love the bike life!
Australia