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Kenny goes back to school at Thunderhill Raceway, learning the black art of motorcycle suspension tuning in Dave Moss’ Catalyst Reaction Suspension Tuning class. Check out our full report on our time at the Catalyst Reaction Suspension Tuning School.

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Students build on that experience on the track while making their own suspension adjustments under the watchful eye of a skilled tuner, who guides you through the entire process. - Catalyst Reaction Suspension Tuning School
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Having an understanding of your equipment and how to best take advantage of the technology a modern motorcycle comes equipped with is vital, so you must educate yourself. - Catalyst Reaction Suspension Tuning School
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All you need is a bike with new tires, some tools, a measure of self control and the willingness to be subjected to some on-the-job training.
- Catalyst Reaction Suspension Tuning School
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Getting faster should be as simple as expanding your comfort zone so that you will allow you to exploit the potential from your bike, tires and suspension.
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Having a good set of tires is paramount to going fast but without your suspension set correctly they will not be nearly as effective. For now, let’s just assume you have the right rubber – but are you getting the most out of your suspension?
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Riders and technicians tirelessly turn laps, make adjustments and analyze data in search of that perfect fix. - Catalyst Reaction Suspension Tuning School
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Armed with a decent base setting, front and rear, the students are turned loose in Session 6 to determine if these settings work well as a combined unit. - Catalyst Reaction Suspension Tuning School
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For less than the price of a rear tire you can learn the basic principles of suspension dynamics through an all-day hands-on training program that shows you how it works then puts you on the track where you learn to feel the effect of those changes from the seat of your bike - Catalyst Reaction Suspension Tuning School
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One of the quickest ways to turning a faster lap is getting suspension set-up for your riding style. Start with the most basic suspension adjustment of all: Setting sag.
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As any fast rider will tell you, the key to a good suspension tuning session is riding the same way all the time so check your ego at the door. - Catalyst Reaction Suspension Tuning School
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Our 2009 Supersport Shootout winning Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R - Catalyst Reaction Suspension Tuning School
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The objective is to focus on what the bike is doing, how it is reacting and how the rider can make the necessary changes. It’s a learning process in which the good students prove they have grasped the concepts and are capable of making changes and analyzing the results.
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At CRST the curriculum helps students to understand what is going on behind the pre-set, pre-load and compression damping adjusters, so instead of simply twiddling knobs they can actually make changes with a purpose. - Catalyst Reaction Suspension Tuning School
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'It's pronounced Dooo-Kah-Tee' - get it right man! - Catalyst Reaction Suspension Tuning School
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Moss is about as animated as any instructor you will ever have. His high-tempo teaching style is a great fit for motorcycle riders of all skill levels and his attention to detail really helps students grasp the concepts he is teaching. - Catalyst Reaction Suspension Tuning School
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At CRST the curriculum helps students to understand what is going on behind the pre-set, pre-load and compression damping adjusters, so instead of simply twiddling knobs they can actually make changes with a purpose. - Catalyst Reaction Suspension Tuning School
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The school begins in class where riders have the opportunity to disassemble a fork internal, hold the pieces in their hands - Catalyst Reaction Suspension Tuning School
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