We are in a golden age of tires for motorcycles. Let’s get that straight first and foremost. I am so tired of hearing at track events that “….these tires are/were terrible!”. That is not only disrespectful to all the engineers and testers that developed them but also uninformed with a very poor POV/perspective underscored by a [...]
Session by session on the first day does not have to be this particular protocol that I provide below. This protocol is honed from decades of testing for myself and with riders, so you can use it as a baseline. You can build your test day any way that you choose so adapt the test plan [...]
DMT quote: “The faster you ride, the more maintenance you MUST do. This is a non-negotiable.” Preseason maintenance and chassis/suspension review: If you have an annual practice of draining the tank to winterize your motorcycle and walk away for 3-5 months due to a seemingly interminable Winter and a ludicrously short riding season, this article will [...]
AFM Round 1, May 9th and 10th at Thunderhill Raceway Park. With the unfortunate cancellation of the original round 1 at Buttonwilllow on April 11th and 12th, we had an unexpected wait for racing to start in. California with the AFM (American Federation of Motorcyclists) in 2026. All the Winter preparation and anticipation was held in [...]
If you have never been to Thunderhill West, there are various configurations. This video is clockwise with 10 turns and pace is set at Novice to all the reference points are easily visible. This will give you all the information you need to know to learn this configuration and go to your first track day with [...]
Dave will be working on motorcycles from 7am to 1pm setting up ergonomics, sag and damping based on rider anatomy, weight and ability/use. He will adjust hot tire pressures as required. Payment at the time of service is via: cash, card, Venmo, PayPal, Zelle, Apple Pay, Cash App. Suspension Tuning $60 for a one [...]
Mosscast: Motorcycle Suspension Setup for a New Track Premium Video Trailer. To watch the full video please upgrade and Go Premium. How can you setup your motorcycle's suspension for a track you've never ridden before?
2 Clicks Out: 200 Horsepower Street to Track Suspension Setup Premium Video Trailer. To watch the full video please upgrade and Go Premium. There are no license restrictions on the size of your first motorcycle in the United States. [...]
Mosscast: Motorcycle Passing Rules at the Track Premium Video Trailer. To watch the full video please upgrade and Go Premium. Rule rules rules, they're everywhere, even at a track day. Passing rules are particularly important at a motorcycle track [...]
Mosscast: Using No Brakes to Learn a Track Premium Video Trailer. To watch the full video please upgrade and Go Premium. Dave explains the technique of not using your brakes to learn a new track or reacquaint yourself with [...]
