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JJ58
1st November 2007, 17:44
Hey People,

Some of you probably don't know as I try to keep things quiet, but I'm going to try my hand at racing overseas in Canada in their SV Cup in 2008(similiar to Pro-Twins).

To do so I'll need to get a competitive bike. I'll be one step closer to making this dream a reality once I sell my beloved MG, which has been a project of mine for nearly three years.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Cars/MG/auction-125363383.htm

My proposal on how you can help me is:

If someone from this website puts me on to a buyer then I'll give them $100. It's quite simple really....

...Not only will you get $100, but you'll be helping a fellow racer out.

Thanks heaps for your help.
ajturbo
1st November 2007, 19:13
why canada?....
Sully60
1st November 2007, 20:54
why canada?....

Isn't that Oh Canada?

What would Brian Boitano do?
JJ58
2nd November 2007, 20:39
why canada?....

It's got the only well regulated production bike class that I've found. The seasons are short and it's a great gateway to the US. Plus there's been minimal improvements in the SV's since 2003, meaning that I don't have to fork out for a brand new bike to be competitive......

In summary, unlike racing in NZ, those with money and distributor support have little advantage over those without.
Sketchy_Racer
2nd November 2007, 20:50
I've also heard that you can actually win money racing over there??
JJ58
3rd November 2007, 11:52
Yeah you do get prize money, but it won't cover the costs of racing..... But it'll sure offer some relief!! (assumming I'm good enough to get my hands on some!!)
GSVR
3rd November 2007, 12:22
It's got the only well regulated production bike class that I've found. The seasons are short and it's a great gateway to the US. Plus there's been minimal improvements in the SV's since 2003, meaning that I don't have to fork out for a brand new bike to be competitive......

In summary, unlike racing in NZ, those with money and distributor support have little advantage over those without.

This sounds interesting. So what mods do they allow for an SV cup bike?

Main points of interest for me are suspension and engine mods.
twinshock750
3rd November 2007, 12:27
Isn't that Oh Canada?

Don't you mean, Canada, EH!
GSVR
3rd November 2007, 12:32
Ok found the rules:
http://www.cdnsuperbike.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=168&Itemid=102

Sounds pretty much like NZ Protwin but I like the idea of maxium power and minimum weight.
ajturbo
3rd November 2007, 21:08
once you get over there.. i hope you will send back photo's to prove that you are racing.. and not eating whale meat..:whistle: