Fire extinguisher rules

[Shaun Harris]

Remember every rider has to have there OWN one, and at the next round, you must prove it by bringing it to riders briefing, or you will be sent home!!!!

[Yow Ling]

what is the rule in the MOMS

[Shaun Harris]

what is the rule in the MOMS


If MOMS race under MNZ Licence system and permits, the rules are the same man

[Yow Ling]

If MOMS race under MNZ Licence system and permits, the rules are the same man

Moms is the mnz rule book, was just wondering what the rule actually was

[Shaun Harris]

Moms is the mnz rule book, was just wondering what the rule actually was


Each RIDER " Must" have there own fire extinguiser!

[ellipsis]

Every rider must have a fire extinguisher, it's been part of the rules for...as long as a piece of string...

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[haydes55]

Same rule for speedway nz.

[Yow Ling]

OK we are getting closer

what is the rule number and the actual wording

I have searched the MNZ site and cant find it, so maybe it isnt in the rulebook, in which case it wouldnt be a rule unless it was in the supplimentry rules for the meeting.

I agree it is common sense and I have 2 extinguishers, but it seems to have fallen out of the book

You cant break the rules if they not in the book

[Shaun Harris]

Every rider must have a fire extinguisher, it's been part of the rules for...as long as a piece of string...

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Who reads them though

[Kickaha]

Every rider must have a fire extinguisher, it's been part of the rules for...as long as a piece of string...


Is it? I don't ever remember seeing the actual rule but I've been told that often enough


Can anyone find the actual rule? I've just checked a few sections of the MNZ rule book and can't find it

[Grumph]

Is it? I don't ever remember seeing the actual rule but I've been told that often enough


Can anyone find the actual rule? I've just checked a few sections of the MNZ rule book and can't find it

Well it's 6 - 12 - 4 in my hardcopy which I will admit is about 4 seasons old.....

I'd add to the warning by stating that random roll call may take place to ensure riders are actually present at the briefings.....

[Kickaha]

I'd add to the warning by stating that random roll call may take place to ensure riders are actually present at the briefings.....

If they'd done that and called Strouds name he might have a few less trophies

[Yow Ling]

there is a 6.12 but it has nothing to do with putting out fires

6.12 No entrant or rider shall change motorcycles during a race unless the change is authorised in the supplementary regulations.

[Grumph]

If they'd done that and called Strouds name he might have a few less trophies

I suspect my asking the Executive members present at Ray's funeral who was going to give Andrew his annual bollocking now Ray was gone, may have had something to do with it, or not....

[Grumph]

there is a 6.12 but it has nothing to do with putting out fires

6.12 No entrant or rider shall change motorcycles during a race unless the change is authorised in the supplementary regulations.

6 - 12 - 1 to 5 in my book all relates to refuelling and safety. i can't open the MNZ site.
Sounds like someone's stuffed it up....Or moved the lot of the safety regs.

[Yow Ling]

Sounds like someone's stuffed it up....Or moved the lot of the safety regs.

If the MNZ search feature cant find it its probably not there

[Shaun Harris]

all riders were told at last weekend's briefing, " To bring fire E to the next briefing, Or you will be going home! Argue if you want too, but I know I would prefer to put out a fire with mine, rather than watch a mates bike burn weighting for the fire brigade to turn up FFS, Common sense people.

[sil3nt]

https://www.mnz.co.nz/docs/default-source/rules/chapter-6---conduct-of-competitions-(road).pdf?sfvrsn=2

6.17

Took me 2 minutes to find....

For the lazy:


Fire Extinguisher: The provision of a suitable fire extinguisher is required in
each riders pit. A one, 1 kg (minimum weight) sealed and operational fire
extinguisher must be visibly present in each riders pit area.

[Yow Ling]

sorted then

[nodrog]

...I'd add to the warning by stating that random roll call may take place to ensure riders are actually present at the briefings.....

maybe they should call riders briefing a competitors briefing? So up their own arse, self important sidecar swingers that think they don't have to be there go.


https://www.mnz.co.nz/docs/default-source/rules/chapter-6---conduct-of-competitions-(road).pdf?sfvrsn=2

6.17

Took me 2 minutes to find....

For the lazy:

does it say you have to present it at riders briefing?

[Kickaha]

maybe they should call riders briefing a competitors briefing? So up their own arse, self important sidecar swingers that think they don't have to be there go.

Don't be so mean to Tina, hope she fucking smashes you for that

[sil3nt]

does it say you have to present it at riders briefing?First paragraph in the document I linked even!


Prior to the start of any event a riders briefing shall be held and is compulsory
for all riders to attend.

[nodrog]

First paragraph in the document I linked even!

Is that for fire extinguishers?

[Shaun Harris]

maybe they should call riders briefing a competitors briefing? So up their own arse, self important sidecar swingers that think they don't have to be there go.



does it say you have to present it at riders briefing?



NO, but the stewards have called for it to be present on a SAFETY Ruling, and the clark of the course can change or add a rule based on Safety all day long if they choose too

[nodrog]

NO, but the stewards have called for it to be present on a SAFETY Ruling, and the clark of the course can change or add a rule based on Safety all day long if they choose too

Is that in the rules?



what if there is a fire in the pits at riders briefing?

[Shaun Harris]

Is that in the rules?



what if there is a fire in the pits at riders briefing?

My terminology is probally not correct but, it is either the clark or the steward of the course, can change any rule on the day, " If it is based on a safety issue" So YES, it is in the rules some where, it is a rule I have been aware of years and years, which has not been changed/moved/erased!

[Kiwi Graham]

Rule 6.17, the Fire Extinguisher is even in bold font to help you see it :doh:

No Extinguisher, no briefing = no racing.......................but hey its your call. A whole weeks prep, entry fee paid, pit crew committed and you fuck up because you don't have a $20 fire extinguisher and cant be bothered turning up for a listen to a riders briefing......priceless....

[jellywrestler]

My terminology is probally not correct but, it is either the clark or the steward of the course, can change any rule on the day, " If it is based on a safety issue" So YES, it is in the rules some where, it is a rule I have been aware of years and years, which has not been changed/moved/erased!

it's quite a seriuos rule for safety as we all know fires can be feirce.
I once had a mate who didn't know the difference between arson and incest so he set fire to his sister.

[nodrog]

Rule 6.17, the Fire Extinguisher is even in bold font to help you see it :doh:

No Extinguisher, no briefing = no racing.......................but hey its your call. A whole weeks prep, entry fee paid, pit crew committed and you fuck up because you don't have a $20 fire extinguisher and cant be bothered turning up for a listen to a riders briefing......priceless....

does it say in the rule book that you have to present it at riders briefing?

[Shaun Harris]

it's quite a seriuos rule for safety as we all know fires can be feirce.
I once had a mate who didn't know the difference between arson and incest so he set fire to his sister.


yes it is, and hahahahaha

[sidecar bob]

weighting for the fire brigade to turn up FFS, Common sense people.

FFS people.

[Kiwi Graham]

does it say in the rule book that you have to present it at riders briefing?

No but... It is at the discretion of the official to to seek proof of compliance. In this case everyone has had a weeks notice that proof is going to be sort and the way he is going to achieve this is by asking it to be brought to riders briefing.


FFS guys its a bloody $20 -$30 component that is simple common sense to have.
We have had a bike burst into flames on entering the pits this season and but for fast action with a fire extinguisher his bike would have gone home in a bag.

[nodrog]

No but... It is at the discretion of the official to to seek proof of compliance. In this case everyone has had a weeks notice that proof is going to be sort and the way he is going to achieve this is by asking it to be brought to riders briefing.


FFS guys its a bloody $20 -$30 component that is simple common sense to have.
We have had a bike burst into flames on entering the pits this season and but for fast action with a fire extinguisher his bike would have gone home in a bag. Nobody is arguing that fact that a fire extinguisher is required, and I will be making my passenger carry ours to riders briefing.

But where in the rule book does it say that it must be presented at riders briefing, and if its not you will be excluded from the meeting?

Saying that everyone was told last week doesn't mean anything.

What about the people that didn't attend last weeks meeting, will they be sent home when they don't produce an extinguisher at riders briefing?

I'm sure if they are, they will refer to their copy of the Moms to find the relevant section pointing out they cant compete because they failed to do something they didnt know about.

[roogazza]

Days long ago spring to mind at the old Manfeild. The Stalls were tinder dry,dusty and old Hay everywhere. We were huddled in there tanks and carbs off jetting or whatever?
Petrol everywhere and smoking was bloody near compulsory !!!
Ahhh them were the days ! :laugh:

[Kiwi Graham]

Nobody is arguing that fact that a fire extinguisher is required, and I will be making my passenger carry ours to riders briefing.

But where in the rule book does it say that it must be presented at riders briefing, and if its not you will be excluded from the meeting?

Saying that everyone was told last week doesn't mean anything.

What about the people that didn't attend last weeks meeting, will they be sent home when they don't produce an extinguisher at riders briefing?

I'm sure if they are, they will refer to their copy of the Moms to find the relevant section pointing out they cant compete because they failed to do something they didnt know about.

Well I suppose the official could go along to his pit and ask to see it, then send him home when he doesn't produce it.
I know the whole of the racing fraternity doesn't frequent this forum but the word is getting out there using more than KiwiBiker as the mouthpiece. Social media exists in many guises. I'd suggest we all remind/advise whoever we know about this.

The back and white truth is - its in the rules and we all sign the entry form stating we are aware of the rules and willing to comply

[Kiwi Graham]

Days long ago spring to mind at the old Manfeild. The Stalls were tinder dry,dusty and old Hay everywhere. We were huddled in there tanks and carbs off jetting or whatever?
Petrol everywhere and smoking was bloody near compulsory !!!
Ahhh them were the days ! :laugh:

And now we have OSH, red tape and bubble wrap to protect us all, oh and we are going to be a smoke free country down the track.

[Shaun Harris]

Nobody is arguing that fact that a fire extinguisher is required, and I will be making my passenger carry ours to riders briefing.

But where in the rule book does it say that it must be presented at riders briefing, and if its not you will be excluded from the meeting?

Saying that everyone was told last week doesn't mean anything.

What about the people that didn't attend last weeks meeting, will they be sent home when they don't produce an extinguisher at riders briefing?

I'm sure if they are, they will refer to their copy of the Moms to find the relevant section pointing out they cant compete because they failed to do something they didnt know about.


Do you argue with your mother still this much as well, actually, I will just ask her tomorrow morning when she is cooking my breakfast

[scrivy]

Nobody is arguing that fact that a fire extinguisher is required, and I will be making my passenger carry ours to riders briefing.
But where in the rule book does it say that it must be presented at riders briefing, and if its not you will be excluded from the meeting?
Saying that everyone was told last week doesn't mean anything.
What about the people that didn't attend last weeks meeting, will they be sent home when they don't produce an extinguisher at riders briefing?
I'm sure if they are, they will refer to their copy of the Moms to find the relevant section pointing out they cant compete because they failed to do something they didnt know about.

I'll go set a fire in the pits during riders breifing.....:weird::facepalm:
It may be requested by a Clerk etc, but the rulebook states it to be in the riders pit.
Why then can Stewards/Clerk/Safety assistants randomly inspect the pits and check. Just the same as random name calls at riders brief?
If I was to go home for that 'offence' I'd simply protest the rule......

But then I'm just a cunt....

[nodrog]

The back and white truth is - its in the rules and we all sign the entry form stating we are aware of the rules and willing to comply

there is nothing in the rules stating you will be excluded from a meeting, for not presenting a fire extinguisher, that was talked about a week ago at another meeting.


Do you argue with your mother still this much as well, actually, I will just ask her tomorrow morning when she is cooking my breakfast

my mum was beaten to death in a Home invasion last year, Thanks for Bringing back those memories.

[scrivy]

Do you argue with your mother still this much as well, actually, I will just ask her tomorrow morning when she is cooking my breakfast

You gunna be in a grave tomorrow morning to see her???

[Shaun Harris]

there is nothing in the rules stating you will be excluded from a meeting, for not presenting a fire extinguisher, that was talked about a week ago at another meeting.



my mum was beaten to death in a Home invasion last year, Thanks for Bringing back those memories.


I am very sorry for that stupid comment nodrog, I had no idea man.

[nodrog]

I am very sorry for that stupid comment nodrog, I had no idea man.

That's ok, a milo and a cuddle will make it better.

[Kiwi Graham]

there is nothing in the rules stating you will be excluded from a meeting, for not presenting a fire extinguisher, that was talked about a week ago at another meeting.

Nope your right again, but the official has asked to see it. So your call on the day.

Me - I'll bring a fire extinguisher along. It'll take far less effort and time it has taken to argue on here about it, plus I get to race a motorbike :)

[scrivy]

I am very sorry for that stupid comment nodrog, I had no idea man.

Gordie had to stop masterbating since her passing.
He's gotten nervous that she can now see him everywhere and anywhere, and he doesn't want his mum to think he's a wanker.
He did however tell Teenie that anal was still ok.

[old rig]

That's ok, a milo and a cuddle will make it better.
You forgot to add "and then roll over a kiss me good night 😈

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[nodrog]

He did however tell Teenie that anal was still ok.

I just wish she would trim her nails.

[scrivy]

I just wish she would trim her nails.
So you can't taste shit when you bite her nails??

[Deano]

I'm pretty sure its a requirement from the owner's of the track......try arguing the 'rules' with them.

[scrivy]

Just out of curiosity.... not being a cunt....

How many people know how to use a fire extinguisher properly??
How many people have had training in using one?

What happens if someone gets hurt/burnt using one? What are the liabilities for track owners (if it is indeed them asking for us to carry them), or even what happens to MNZ as it is in their rulebook.

What happens if a person simply refuses to use it on the above grounds of lack of training, and a shed burns down anyway? Are they at fault???


Like I said, not stirring, just asking......

[pritch]

Just out of curiosity.... not being a cunt....

How many people know how to use a fire extinguisher properly??
How many people have had training in using one?



Some interesting questions. The answer to the first two is probably "not many". Fire fighting training was conducted at the local airport where there was a modest but purpose built facility. Because of the Clean Air Act, or some similar beaurocratic embuggerance, that facility has not been available for years.

The last building I worked in had hoses and extinguishers but the policy was to ignore those and just get everybody out as quick as possible.

If it's true that very few people are trained, the answers to your remaining questions could prove interesting. Whatever happened OSH would say it was wrong, because they are blessed with 20/20 hindsight.

[Grumph]

Me - I'll bring a fire extinguisher along. It'll take far less effort and time it has taken to argue on here about it, plus I get to race a motorbike :)

Depends on the bike and track, possibly more fun here...


I'm pretty sure its a requirement from the owner's of the track......try arguing the 'rules' with them.

I'd suspect that most public sites who have to carry Public Liability Insurance will be required to have fire fighting gear of their own on site. Participants bringing their own is just icing for them...


Just out of curiosity.... not being a cunt....

How many people know how to use a fire extinguisher properly??
How many people have had training in using one?

What happens if someone gets hurt/burnt using one? What are the liabilities for track owners (if it is indeed them asking for us to carry them), or even what happens to MNZ as it is in their rulebook.

What happens if a person simply refuses to use it on the above grounds of lack of training, and a shed burns down anyway? Are they at fault???


Like I said, not stirring, just asking......

To answer your first questions, in the words of Scribe, Not many, if any....if someone gets hurt, this is NZ with it's magnificent no fault ACC...refusal to use it ? Whoever carries the Public Liability Insurance for the venue may well have some questions....

[scrivy]

Some interesting questions. The answer to the first two is probably "not many". Fire fighting training was conducted at the local airport where there was a modest but purpose built facility. Because of the Clean Air Act, or some similar beaurocratic embuggerance, that facility has not been available for years.

The last building I worked in had hoses and extinguishers but the policy was to ignore those and just get everybody out as quick as possible.

If it's true that very few people are trained, the answers to your remaining questions could prove interesting. Whatever happened OSH would say it was wrong, because they are blessed with 20/20 hindsight.

Hmmmm...

I have to provide an extinguisher here at both my businesses due to the landlord insurance policy.
It does not however state that I must/have to use it.
I have told my staff that if there is a fire, to vacate the premises (with any customers) as soon as possible.
I have also stated to them - that if they are to use an extinguisher, they will be terminated.

Reason being?? They do not have training, and my products are highly toxic when alight.
I'd rather have a burnt down building than a dead employee..... the ramifications are totally different!!!

[nodrog]

Depends on the bike and track, possibly more fun here...



I'd suspect that most public sites who have to carry Public Liability Insurance will be required to have fire fighting gear of their own on site. Participants bringing their own is just icing for them...



To answer your first questions, in the words of Scribe, Not many, if any....if someone gets hurt, this is NZ with it's magnificent no fault ACC...refusal to use it ? Whoever carries the Public Liability Insurance for the venue may well have some questions....

The most amazing bit of that post is the fact you know who Scribe is.

is that because he was the only black man in the south Island?

[scrivy]

Took me 2 minutes to find....

For the lazy:
Fire Extinguisher: The provision of a suitable fire extinguisher is required in
each riders pit. A one, 1 kg (minimum weight) sealed and operational fire
extinguisher must be visibly present in each riders pit area.


Define suitable.........................
Can I use a wet chemical or foam extinguisher on a tyre warmer fire??
Can I use a CO2 extinguisher on a petrol fire?

[old rig]

Define suitable.........................
Can I use a wet chemical or foam extinguisher on a tyre warmer fire??
Can I use a CO2 extinguisher on a petrol fire?
I use the red container with the yellow lid 😨

Doesn't put the fire out but gives me a chubby 😆

Do I need help of just retire from the fire service

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[scrivy]

Doesn't put the fire out but gives me a chubby 😆


How can you tell? :bleh:

[Grumph]

The most amazing bit of that post is the fact you know who Scribe is.

is that because he was the only black man in the south Island?

Hey, I'm old, not dead....he may have been the only literate maori down here....hard to round up a representative sample without it involving something illegal.

[Kickaha]

Define suitable.........................

I would have thought ABE

[scrivy]

I would have thought ABE

I read the rulebook as being 'suitable and 1kg'.
I've got a jug of water. Should suffice.

Or have I missed something??

Ahh fuck it... I'll protest it anyway.....

[nodrog]

.........I read the rulebook as being 'suitable and 1kg'.
I've got a jug of water. Should suffice.

.........

hang on a minute,

Fire,

A jug of water,

Shaun's milo,

sounds like smoko,

for 9 year olds.

[scrivy]

hang on a minute,

Fire,

A jug of water,

Shaun's milo,

sounds like smoko,

for 9 year olds.

Just need some biscuits to dunk....

Oh, and maybe some marshmellows to toast......


Fuck me, this is gunna be great!!! I'll bring the firestarters....

Who's gunna let their bike be the sacrificial bonfire????

[Kickaha]

Who's gunna let their bike be the sacrificial bonfire????

May as well be mine, I can't ride it for shit anyway

[Dreama]

Just need some biscuits to dunk....

Oh, and maybe some marshmellows to toast......


Fuck me, this is gunna be great!!! I'll bring the firestarters....

Who's gunna let their bike be the sacrificial bonfire????

Been there, done that.
Extinguisher was fuck all help at first ...
My feet got a bit toasty as the boots were burning ... but yeah, I spose marsh mellows would have been a nice distraction
and the sacrificial bike in the bonfire ? you can just make out the wheel of mine in pic 3

That fire sorta fucked things up a bit for my race world ....

So if I could ... my recommendation would be .... bring a fire extinguisher ... point the fucker at the fire and pull trigger.

[Gremlin]

bring a fire extinguisher ... point the fucker at the fire and pull trigger.
Aim at the rider first... bike can burn.

I do remember at one Paeroa sprinting over to a bike with an extinguisher and the rider yelling not to spray it (seized not on fire)... Spoilsport :whistle:

It's one of those things, you don't really want to use it, but if you do, shit is hitting the fan fast...

I don't think I've deployed one in a decade of marshalling (wait, there was one, because it wasn't pinned), but some have, and we're supposed to check they're in the green before every meet etc.

[Kickaha]

I don't think I've deployed one in a decade of marshalling

Someone deployed one off the back of a sidecar at Puke one year coming up over the hill which set it off or smashed the end off and fired it all over the track

[Gremlin]

Someone deployed one off the back of a sidecar at Puke one year coming up over the hill which set it off or smashed the end off and fired it all over the track
The sidecar lot are just plain special. If they're not throwing themselves down the track, it's parts of the rig instead (oil, metal, whatever they can get their hands on it seems)... :laugh:

[rambaldi]

The sidecar lot are just plain special. If they're not throwing themselves down the track, it's parts of the rig instead (oil, metal, whatever they can get their hands on it seems)... :laugh:

anything to make it lighter

[Dreama]

Aim at the rider first... bike can burn.

I do remember at one Paeroa sprinting over to a bike with an extinguisher and the rider yelling not to spray it (seized not on fire)... Spoilsport :whistle:

It's one of those things, you don't really want to use it, but if you do, shit is hitting the fan fast...

I don't think I've deployed one in a decade of marshalling (wait, there was one, because it wasn't pinned), but some have, and we're supposed to check they're in the green before every meet etc.

Haha, the bit about aiming at the rider ... a marshall ran past me with an extinguisher looking at the fire and I had to yell at him to alert him to the fact that my boots and legs were on fire .... it was funny afterwards

[ellipsis]

Hey, I'm old, not dead....


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................,

[ellipsis]

hang on a minute, 9 year olds.

...you called?...

[jellywrestler]

Just out of curiosity.... not being a cunt....

How many people know how to use a fire extinguisher properly??
How many people have had training in using one?

What happens if someone gets hurt/burnt using one? What are the liabilities for track owners (if it is indeed them asking for us to carry them), or even what happens to MNZ as it is in their rulebook.

What happens if a person simply refuses to use it on the above grounds of lack of training, and a shed burns down anyway? Are they at fault???


Like I said, not stirring, just asking......
and what is the definition of a fire extinguisher? a syringe full of water will put out a fire, would that count?

[jellywrestler]

He did however tell Teenie that anal was still ok.


20/20 hindsight.

someones been watching.

[sidecar bob]

and what is the definition of a fire extinguisher? a syringe full of water will put out a fire, would that count?

Or possibly a full bladder? Maybe we should all just flop our cocks out at briefing.

[jellywrestler]

Or possibly a full bladder? Maybe we should all just flop our cocks out at briefing.

they already do that at Motard events.

[kiwi cowboy]

...you called?...

He said 9 not 90 year olds

[old rig]

they already do that at Motard events.
If they do that at motard events what happens at sidecar events 😮
That's why you need a swinger to carry ya nuts up there 😈

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[scrivy]

If they do that at motard events what happens at sidecar events 😮
That's why you need a swinger to carry ya nuts up there 😈

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Fuken sweet man.
This weekends gunna be a bukkake session in Gordies pit....[emoji41] [emoji41] [emoji97] [emoji112]

Errr.... somebodies gotta set pinky on fire first......

Damn phone....

[old rig]

Fuken sweet man.
This weekends gunna be a bukkake session in Gordies pit....[emoji41] [emoji41] [emoji97] [emoji112]

Errr.... somebodies gotta set pinky on fire first......

Damn phone....
I heard the bum sex was so good last weekend your going back for more

I think you miss heard it was "your going to be pink and I'm going to make it burn "

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[scrivy]

I heard the bum sex was so good last weekend your going back for more

I think you miss heard it was "your going to be pink and I'm going to make it burn "

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You cumn down big guy?

Damn phone....

[old rig]

You cumn down big guy?

Damn phone....
Na still to sore 😂

Working on trailer

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[scrivy]

Na still to sore 😂

Working on trailer

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Foof....


Damn phone....

[Grumph]

Is it my imagination or have we had more fires since fuel injected bikes became common ?

I'm certainly not happy with dry break connectors and fuel lines carrying high pressure on race bikes where the tank is held on by guess and by god.
Personally I'd love to see the street circuit deadmans switch used on all tracks where a bike has injection.

[wildman]

No wonder there's nothing happening on the Sidecar Racing thread, you've all jumped ship to this one. So my fire extinguisher is mounted to the sidecar, does that mean someone would have to ride it to Riders briefing?

[nodrog]

and what is the definition of a fire extinguisher? a syringe full of water will put out a fire, would that count?

A tea towel will put a fire out too, maybe we need a token Muslim in our pit?

[Grumph]

No wonder there's nothing happening on the Sidecar Racing thread, you've all jumped ship to this one. So my fire extinguisher is mounted to the sidecar, does that mean someone would have to ride it to Riders briefing?

Be a good question for a sidecar person to ask at briefing. Rule says must have an extinguisher in the pit. Another rule says must have one on the chair...When the outfit is on track you don't have one in the pit....How many fires happen in an empty pit ?
Claim unfair treatment - looks like sidecar competitors need 2 extinguishers....

[Edbear]

Did someone mention fire extinguishers? :whistle:

[nodrog]

Be a good question for a sidecar person to ask at briefing. Rule says must have an extinguisher in the pit. Another rule says must have one on the chair...When the outfit is on track you don't have one in the pit....How many fires happen in an empty pit ?
Claim unfair treatment - looks like sidecar competitors need 2 extinguishers....

I don't think there is a rule for sidecars to have an onboard extinguisher anymore.

[ellipsis]

...when NZ was way behind and we were young and silly enough to want something like a FX Holden with a Jag motor and box, put in quite roughly by some fisherman hooligans from my town, and eagerly lapped up by some 15-16 year olds, My mate Barry who was 17 and skinny as, six foot four and silly enough to spend that kind of coin in 74.

We took her out to town, Chch, round the Square...it caught fire second time round, just when we thought we were lookin good...Barry saved the day by flopping his dick in the engine well when I lifted the bonnet and pissed over the carb and manifold from a great height, where the shit was happening...I doubt he had any training before the event...

[Grumph]

I don't think there is a rule for sidecars to have an onboard extinguisher anymore.

You may be right - another rule dropped or moved. Used to be there i think...

[Shaun Harris]

I don't think there is a rule for sidecars to have an onboard extinguisher anymore.



There is Not!