September 27, 2011

Harry Wirth the Motorcyclist:

Harry Wirth is a Certified DOT and MSF Motorcycle Rider Coach since 2000 and has had over 2000 students in his classes and at the track. He teaches the MSF Basic (BRC) and Experienced Rider Course (ERC) at Hal’s Harley-Davidson in Milwaukee, and at Kenosha Gateway Technical College.

Harry coaches and is a control rider on the track for MOTOVID.com at Blackhawk Farms Raceway in Beloit, IL.

He tests and refines his riding skills on the racetrack utilizing the many "track days" available. Wirth's MV Agusta F4, Ducati 748 and Ducati Hypermotard are perfect for honing cornering skills at tracks like Blackhawk, Road America, Autobahn, Barber, Gratten, and others.

Harry in action:

Finishing up the 2010 season at Blackhawk Raceway in the fall on the MV Agusta. Click here for picture.

Click here for second picture.

At Blackhawk Farms Raceway in the Ducati 748 notice the number, Wirth puts his age on the bike every year, Click here for picture.

Here Wirth is in 'instructor mode' showing a student how to corner at speed with bright vest at Miller Motorsports Park in Utah in 2007. Click here for picture.

Wirth on the move on his Ducati 999s at Autobahn Motorsports Park in Joliet, Illinois 2007. Click here for film clip.

Recent class pictures:

Rider's Edge, Hal's 2011 Classes.

Click here for Hal's Rider's Edge Class of September 26, 2011.

Highly recommended Links:

Good Gear and Bikes:

This is where Harry gets dressed for success. Where to get good riding safety gear, bikes and clothing at Ducati Milwaukee near I94 and east of HWY 83. www.motounion.net.

For those who love the rumble of Harleys, there is no better dealer than Hal's Harley-Davidson in New Berlin, Wisconsin. The Hal's staff is the best.

Further Training:

Get your bike on TRACK. Motovid.com offers Rider Clinics and Track days for street riders and racers at Blackhawk farms Raceway in Beloit, WI. The Sportbike 101 Clinic gets you to understand your bike better and gives you some performance riding techniques. Contact me for discount codes. Sign up at motovid.com.

If you have a couple of good years riding behind you, this will really get your skills honed. Taught all over the US. California Superbike School

Stay in touch with safety issues and find a basic riding school near you. Motorcycle Safety Foundation