fantastic! Happy to hear that you and the RC got along.Just wanted to report back...wound up running on Sunday rather than Saturday. Let's say bc of weather [emoji846] Anyway, had a blast and would recommend NYST to anyone in the area. Manny is pretty awesome as an instructor. Had a good time, bike and I made it home in one piece. Not seasoned enough to know what I "need" to upgrade, but already got some EBC HH's to put on, and may do a rear shock upgrade bc I hear it is night and day. But I would agree that it is really not needed for just starting out. The equipment exceeds my skill, but your mileage may vary.