Post-Classic rules on engine swapping

[codgyoleracer]

How many bikes in PC class? (re at Hampton Downs)
As we are all racing together and the races are 8 - 12 laps (TT) will the speed difference lapping riders be an issue?
(Can't have GW lapping me )

HaHa , dont think that'll be happening Pete, weather outlook is looking good (ish)- hopefully theres a good turnout.

[codgyoleracer]

agreed - budget reasons doesnt really come into it.

Example take say... a zxr400 and install a 450 kit - around $1500 all up.
TTS provide these kits for $960 at current exchange rate,

Take any standard 400 and upgrade the rear shock to Ohlins and do some work to the front forks.....$1200-$1800? How many 400's have Ohlins shocks and front end suspension work?

reliability hasnt really been an issue for most people at vic club providing you dont string them out. The only 450 i have seen blow up is neils and that was at nationals and wasnt legal for posties anyway.

neils zxr450 ran at vic club / Pac club for about 3 seasons and had no issues.

AJ ran his for about 1.5 seasons at vic club (ran on standard suspension instead of spending money on aftermarket stuff)
ive run mine for about 1.5 seasons and hasnt died yet (touch wood)

people will just spend the money in other areas and on sweet unobtainium rare kit parts. Like barrys bike has some primo stuff on it. id love a set of his marvic rims if i could find them, i bet they would be more than a 450 kit.

i hope 89 posties class continues to grow, its an awesome class.



Eamon

+1 on that. There was an awesome turn out of posties at Hampton Downs, 40+ bikes all in, - and it made a great display of nostalgia for many of the spectators.

[codgyoleracer]

How many bikes in PC class? (re at Hampton Downs)
As we are all racing together and the races are 8 - 12 laps (TT) will the speed difference lapping riders be an issue?
(Can't have GW lapping me )

Two strong 2nd place finishes Pete, ya gotta be pleased with the times and the results - good effort.

[Peter Smith]

Two strong 2nd place finishes Pete, ya gotta be pleased with the times and the results - good effort.

Thanks Glen, yes I'm very please, my new PB is 1:11.4. I've still got a way to go to catch up with you though .
It was a great event. Now I can sit back and watch Moto GP all winter
Well done with your F3 title and multiple trophies.

[Mystic13]

Guys just a question for the learned. Just how full are the pre89/pre82 grids right now? How full have they been?
Its just that if they aren't full then why not let people sort of run what they brung?

Hampton Downs Round 4... was it 39 bikes? or 37.

[malcy25]

Hampton Downs Round 4... was it 39 bikes? or 37.

Dunno, I was looking for my glasses to see the start lights as I had a bad qualifying time and was that far back....I thought I might have to do a hill start if I was any further.....