MNZ AGM, anyone got any news?

**Kiwi Graham:Me** · 24th May 2010, 19:34

So a weekend of some of the most influential minds in motorcycle racing.

Has anyone heard what has been decided?

Have we all got to sell our bikes cos they've changed the specs?

Can we all fit Tc & Qs's?

Have they outlawed that obscenely fast BMW?

**roadracingoldfart** · 24th May 2010, 19:46

Originally Posted by Kiwi Graham

So a weekend of some of the most influential minds in motorcycle racing.

Has anyone heard what has been decided?

Have we all got to sell our bikes cos they've changed the specs?

Can we all fit Tc & Qs's?

Have they outlawed that obscenely fast BMW?

Get hold of Ian Dawson , he was there and has posted a few details on face ache.

Paul.

**Maido** · 24th May 2010, 21:26

Straight off Ian's Face palm page:.........

Back from Motorcycling New Zealand AGM in Wellington, Great weekend . Mike Pero is the new Patron of Motorcycling New Zealand

Unofficially Looks like Supers and Superstock could possibly be aligned with Aussie rules and 250GPs are in Formula 3.All discussed all still to be ratified. Three races per round for Supers 600 etc. And a superpole style qualifying.
New Names for Classes. Superbike , Superstock 1000 , Supersport , Superstock 600. F3 now SPORTBIKE. 250 4 Strokes now to be Super-Lite , run with streetstock.
125GP and Sidecar names still the same....
Rounds still to be decided , have had 4 Clubs express interest. Dates to be decided and number of rounds should be decided within a month. Order of rounds and time of year may not be the usual.
Other proposed rules tabled. New Jumped Start Rule and Starting proceedure, New rule for opening and closing of pit lane and formation on grid.Recommendation that complete set of flags on every marshall post (including red flag).
New tyre allocation rule. Bar coded tyre checking may be tried.Suspension will be open , in all classes except 600 Superstock should the Australian rules be adopted. In this class the suspension will be modified stock.
BMW 1000 has been requested by BMW NZ for homologation and is currently being processed.Aprillia and KTM have yet to file homolgation requests.This must be done for the national series , but is fine for everything else.

**eelracing** · 24th May 2010, 21:51

250GP's in Formula 3...yew beauties.Gotta get me one of those.

**slowpoke** · 24th May 2010, 23:11

I'm likin' the sound of that lil' lot, well done to all the people/clubs who made the effort to attend. Bring on 2011!

**budda** · 24th May 2010, 23:24

actually 6 clubs indicating interest in a Champs Round !!!!!! proposed new rules to be distributed to all those who left their emails with the MNZ team, and will be posted on MNZ's website for a time to enable consultation ( i.e. feedback from the riders ) Suggestyou read them and get back to the Commission with positive comments, not just "that wont work" - if we can get to a workable compromise, indications are that any changes may take effect earlier than usual

**CHOPPA** · 24th May 2010, 23:43

Sounds good to me! Oz superstock rules are very good for the 1000. Cant wait to see the rules!

Oz classes run control tyres though doubt we will be

**roadracingoldfart** · 25th May 2010, 07:48

Originally Posted by CHOPPA

Sounds good to me! Oz superstock rules are very good for the 1000. Cant wait to see the rules!

Oz classes run control tyres though doubt we will be

Choppa , Knowing the Aussie rules like you do , is there many of our local bikes that would qualify easily or would it kill of a few of the candidates due to cost to convert back ??
Not stirring , just curious.

Paul.

**Kiwi Graham:Me** · 25th May 2010, 08:46

http://www.ma.org.au/index.php?id=142
For Aussie regs

**CHOPPA** · 25th May 2010, 08:49

Originally Posted by roadracingoldfart

Choppa , Knowing the Aussie rules like you do , is there many of our local bikes that would qualify easily or would it kill of a few of the candidates due to cost to convert back ??
Not stirring , just curious.

Paul.

The oz superbike rules are more open then ours. I think they allow slightly diff head and piston modifications but thats not going to be an issue. It will still leave the older fully built supers out but there should be some sort of homologation law that protects those bikes.

Superstock rules are very good. You can run fork internals and diff shock. Head gasket changed. Full exhaust. Powercommander or similar.

No cams, no full ecu, no race wire looms, Tyres would be something NZ has to figure out but will prob be DOT.

They also make you run a shark fin thing on your swing arm for the chain. They make you use reinforced engine covers to stop oil spills from crashes

**Biggles08** · 25th May 2010, 10:18

Originally Posted by CHOPPA

They also make you run a shark fin thing on your swing arm for the chain. They make you use reinforced engine covers to stop oil spills from crashes

The Coles would be interested in that wee addition I'm sure! Good Idea I think.

**Crasherfromwayback** · 25th May 2010, 10:40

Originally Posted by eelracing

250GP's in Formula 3...yew beauties.Gotta get me one of those.

Here ya go then mate! A brand new in crate 2007 RS250! Having ridden an RS250...I can assure you you really do want one!

**Maido** · 25th May 2010, 12:21

I think it is great to see the ship heading in a good direction. Steering towards a set of rules that is on par with Australia is logical. Hoefully that will entice our riders to head there and more to come here.