Streetstock on a Yamaha Scorpio?

[jrandom]

Just like the thread title says.

Can I get some comments on the idea from people who've been out in that class? Is there any possibility of being competitive on certain tracks? (Manfeild is obviously a bit pointless, but some of the Taupo configurations might be choice.)

Or would the idea be pointless anywhere, unless we could get a whole bunch of Scorpios out?

I'm pretty keen aye.

Expressions of interest from Scorpio owners / comments from Streetstock racers / general mockery plz. Next potential round is only 10 days away: PMCC, Taupo track 4 on 12 Feb.

[koba]

Just like the thread title says.

Can I get some comments on the idea from people who've been out in that class? Is there any possibility of being competitive on certain tracks? (Manfeild is obviously a bit pointless, but some of the Taupo configurations might be choice.)

Or would the idea be pointless anywhere, unless we could get a whole bunch of Scorpios out?

I'm pretty keen aye.

Expressions of interest from Scorpio owners / comments from Streetstock racers / general mockery plz. Next potential round is only 10 days away: PMCC, Taupo track 4 on 12 Feb.

You aren't going to win on it but worth a try for a laugh.

[jrandom]

You aren't going to win on it but worth a try for a laugh.

That's what I'm thinking. Ta for encouragement. Might splash out on a race entry.

[FJRider]

It's better to go fast on a slow bike ... than go slow on a fast bike.

I recall Robert Holden winning races on "non competitive" bikes ...

[Billy]

Scorpio's are 225 4stroke aren't they???

If so you'd have to enter in Prolite 250,Still worth a shot though,Just dont try it at a National round

[kiwifruit]

It'll be heaps of fun if there are a few of them. I doubt anyone will be keen tho...

[Ender EnZed]

Do it.

It'll be more exciting than if you don't.

[Mental Trousers]

It'll be heaps of fun if there are a few of them. I doubt anyone will be keen tho...

If someone had a spare Scorpio lying around I'd be in. Lots of fun, particularly if you're doing it as a 2nd class.

[javawocky]

Loved chucking the wifes Scorpio around when she had it, but correct me if I am wrong, but doesn't it have a 5 speed box? Could be a little limiting if you wanted to race it.

[cs363]

Maybe we could pass the hat around on KB and buy one for beyond to race against you, that'd make it interesting.....

[blackdog]

There is a 250cc four stroke single class that might let you play with them.

It's called Moto3.

[jrandom]

Loved chucking the wifes Scorpio around when she had it, but correct me if I am wrong, but doesn't it have a 5 speed box? Could be a little limiting if you wanted to race it.

Yep. It tops out at 145 ish indicated (132 on a GPS) flat tack. And that's about all it's got the power for, so 5 gears is plenty.

There is a 250cc four stroke single class that might let you play with them.

It's called Moto3.

I had to have this post explained to me, because I really haven't been following the GP these last couple of seasons with all the changes and whatnot, but I now realise that you're being very funny.

Anyway, I'll see if I can make the PMCC practice day on 11 Feb and race on 12 Feb. I'm pretty keen.

[quickbuck]

Yep. It tops out at 145 ish indicated (132 on a GPS) flat tack. And that's about all it's got the power for, so 5 gears is plenty.



I had to have this post explained to me, because I really haven't been following the GP these last couple of seasons with all the changes and whatnot, but I now realise that you're being very funny.

Anyway, I'll see if I can make the PMCC practice day on 11 Feb and race on 12 Feb. I'm pretty keen.

See you there, and as Billy said, it is a ProLite.... Just don't beat the championship leader and you will be fine

[jrandom]

[Drew]

The bike doesn't qualify as a streetstock. 250 prolite is the closest class ya got.