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My chap has a GSXR600. been riding for a couple of years. Has recently started to do up his bike, (had a race system fitted) etc,and has got a few other modifications he would like to do in the new year. Was thinking of paying for him to get some work done on the bike for his christmas present, He has also mentioned the Suzuki, blue&white helmet, but its £369-above my price limit, and i want to get a better present than that. I was thinking along the lines of some sort of track day, or day at a race school - have looked at Ron Haslam webpage. Think he would love the buzz of it and the opportunity to learn more about waht the bike can do. What do you guys think? Am open to any suggestions or ideas. Just want a really cool present that he will love. Cheers.

way my friends 21st recently and we got him a day at a wheelie school, went down well

Can you give me any more details?Where/how much/what it involves??? Cheers

there is a track day going on for members on here, june 6th, £55

pm speedy for details

Cheers, will do. Keep coming with ideas though!!!!!

i think we got him a voucher for £180 that was valid at loads of wheelies schools, was one within 100 miles of plymouth. Gets you a day of 1 to 1 instructions, fully insured on their bikes. Can choose between electronic control device (to stop you going over the back) or a wheelie bar, very much a tailor made day around you, as long as you leave on the back wheel they're happy. Basically a full day out, lunch included.

p.s wheelie bar is much better, more realistic, other wise you never learn balance points and rely on the technology.

"wheelie school, went down well"

not literally I hope

Soph got me a torque wrench and front paddock stand for our anniversary I was well chuffed.

my wife got me a back protector 4 xmas last year. worth investing in if he does a lot of fast road/track riding

ron haslam school is 250 quid and worth every penny if hes never ridden on track before but a good day out is on a trackday and is around £125 depending on where he goes and time of year.
were going donington next week and its only 69quid and no limits do vouchers that last all of next year so he gets to choose where he goes and when

if hes into stunting then a day at the wheelie school should be a good option too

They all sound like wicked ideas. In your guys opinion - what would you prefer? wheelie school or track day?

Laura wrote:They all sound like wicked ideas. In your guys opinion - what would you prefer? wheelie school or track day?

Trackday deffo.

I always believed i rode my bike to its limit before i did my first trackday. Oh my god how far wrong was i.

No where on the road can you push your bike as hard and feel safe about doing it then on a trackday.

Knee down, melting tyres and even being able to open it up so quickly and loafing the front wheel in the air coming out a corner. So who needs a wheelie school.

Don't forget for a trackday you need a one peice leathers or a 2 piece with a 360 degree zip. And transport there and back to carry bike


I have heard wheelie schools can be fun but its still hard trying to transfer it to your own bike when you get home. Rab is it in Ilfracombe? had this experience i heard

But on a personel note, ladies gifts to men at xmas ummmm where do we start now. Start with a bit of role play and i'll stop now

So track day far better than whellie school. Thanks, i will bear this all in my mind. Any other ideas???? And role play......it doesnt need to be xmas for him to get treats like that-lucky bug*er gets it all year round!!!

I would recommend a day out at the Californian Superbike School – money well spent. Although it is track focused – the skills are transferable. Money well spent. My wife paid for me last year (birthday & xmas combined – as it’s not cheap) – but definitely recommended. I will be doing level 2 next year. Although I have not done the Haslam school – I know people who have done both - & CSS wins hands down.

Thanks for all the suggestions. Can anyone point me in the right direction - websites, telephone number etc. As my bike knowledge is very limited, is there any specific questions i sould ask?Things to look out for/avoid? It's very difficult, would normally get advice from my bloke but obviously that would ruin the surprise!!Cheers in advance