SS150 allowed slicks or not?

[ajturbo]

So is the VMCC website current, regarding the bit where it says a 250 four-stroke can run in standard trim in SS150, or can have a few mods and run in minilites.. which is run with SS anyway? I'm just trying to figure out some options to get out racing myself

edit:
To make it clear.. would i be able to run a completely standard GSXR250 or similar in with the 150SS without having to worry about the minilite rules, and just following standars SS rules? Because minilites seem a little more complicated and outta my depth for a beginner..

this is from the Vic club President

""this class ( 250cc, 4 stroke twins) will be up for discussion at the next committee meeting""

Note: at this point, we do not run this class... but it IS a MNZ sanctioned class....

[huff3r]

this is from the Vic club President

""this class ( 250cc, 4 stroke twins) will be up for discussion at the next committee meeting""

Note: at this point, we do not run this class... but it IS a MNZ sanctioned class....

Sorry, i wasnt refering to the twins... they are even more expensive again! But rather pointing out that the VMCC website indicates that 250cc 4 strokes are allowed in the SS150 class, but perhaps that bit of the site needs to be updated? As i've been told they no longer run the 250s in with the 150s as they arent really that comparable?

[ajturbo]

Sorry, i wasnt refering to the twins... they are even more expensive again! But rather pointing out that the VMCC website indicates that 250cc 4 strokes are allowed in the SS150 class, but perhaps that bit of the site needs to be updated? As i've been told they no longer run the 250s in with the 150s as they arent really that comparable?

we do run the the 4 stroke 4's in with the 150's they are a bit faster, but a good rider on a 150 will easily keep up, as i suck at racing, i cannot.... but get some who knows what they are doing... or some young smart kid from CHCH.. and they will get beaten.... unless of cause billy is on one (250)he kicks but... even for an old granddad!!!

[woodyracer]

we do run the the 4 stroke 4's in with the 150's they are a bit faster, but a good rider on a 150 will easily keep up, as i suck at racing, i cannot.... but get some who knows what they are doing... or some young smart kid from CHCH.. and they will get beaten.... unless of cause billy is on one (250)he kicks but... even for an old granddad!!!

the problem coems when both riders are similar and then the 4 cyl 4t wins....then people complain. Perosnaly i think they should have there own class. 250 twins are differnt, id say a 150 2t and 250 4t are similar power, i was offered to ride a hyosung one, but even with sponsorship my 150 was alot cheaper.....thats why the 150's are sooo good, fast & cheap.

The aprillia rs125's seem to be popping up alot lately in ss150.....could be a good replacement when they come to a realistic price.

[huff3r]

we do run the the 4 stroke 4's in with the 150's they are a bit faster, but a good rider on a 150 will easily keep up, as i suck at racing, i cannot.... but get some who knows what they are doing... or some young smart kid from CHCH.. and they will get beaten.... unless of cause billy is on one (250)he kicks but... even for an old granddad!!!

Cool, thanks for a nice clear answer. Still leaves me searching between a kr150 or gsxr/cbr250... but it'll come down to cost in the end i think

[woodyracer]

Cool, thanks for a nice clear answer. Still leaves me searching between a kr150 or gsxr/cbr250... but it'll come down to cost in the end i think

go for the kr150, save your money for after a few seasons of ss150 then when your more expirienced and can handle racing a big bike compeditivly you'll have that money saved! the financial advise is free of charge by the way

[Billy]

my point??

i have no point...

Of course!!What the fuck was I thinking???Now everything makes sense and its great grandad (although some would argue Im not that great at it) LOL

[xr-rider]

Umm, $2500 is a lot more than the 250s ive been looking at, and i've heard that the frame on the 150s is quite small? I'm 6'3" so that doesnt really appeal. Also like the idea of four-stroke reliability (plus i have the skills to rebuild a 4-stroke).

The other concern is i intend to ride it on the road initially, and i dont know if a peaky 2-stroke would be suitable for a 30km daily motorway commute. It'd be a case of dailying it untill i get some decent practice on a sportsbike and get something bigger, then dedicate it to the track.

most road legal rgs are about $2000. they are not to small either. they are pretty reliable if they have been looked after. easy top work on. they are easily ridden on the road and don't need high revs