so you can build and race a bike for under $2k and win ????Originally Posted by Drew
then again the entry fees will cripple you
Forum whore
so you can build and race a bike for under $2k and win ????
then again the entry fees will cripple you
"Instructions are just the manufacturers opinion on how to install it" Tim Taylor of "Tool Time"
“Saying what we think gives us a wider conversational range than saying what we know.” - Cullen Hightower
In the riders seat
Surely even you can't be that stupid?
"If you can make black marks on a straight from the time you turn out of a corner until the braking point of the next turn, then you have enough power."
Forum whore
this is KB you can say anything
MY TZ350a cost more than that for a frount wheel (and it's only got drum brakes)
"Instructions are just the manufacturers opinion on how to install it" Tim Taylor of "Tool Time"
“Saying what we think gives us a wider conversational range than saying what we know.” - Cullen Hightower
Pretengineer
No not talking about you at all, just referencing buckets in general. If i wanted to I could do that and the idea of it does seem like fun, but to me it's a little bit out my idea of what buckets should be. My $200 RGV chassis handles just great for me so I will keep it.you'r not talking about me are you ?
havent spent a grat deal of money on my bike
and have raced it for 6+ years or so (makes it cheaper than the boat I have at home)
I cant ride so dont win very often but I do FINISH just about every race i start
nothings free and buckets is about as cheap as you get in a race class
Pretengineer
Nah, you'll have to improve your sixth sense mate
Ta
I can get a competitive FZR1000 for under two grand.
Yeah, it fuckin would be, but it's a different class to what I was refering to. I mean pre '89, and they are cheap as fuckin chips.
Yeah the running cost is higher, but can none of you see what it is Glen is trying to impress apon you? Are you all so fuckin stuck in your ways that you wont even consider what he is proposing could lower the cost, and level the playing field a bit?
Fuck sakes, come up with some rules to keep them from getting away if you're that bloody scared of them.
Forum whore
Wing mirror bitch.Nah, you'll have to improve your sixth sense mate
In the riders seat
Real post classic is Pre82 not those late model shitters
It may be competitive now although I would doubt it and in another year or two it certainly wont be without major money spent on it
"If you can make black marks on a straight from the time you turn out of a corner until the braking point of the next turn, then you have enough power."
Ta
http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...-490329125.htm
There ya go. Road rims and gear it up a touch, fuckin racing baby!
Ta
So you're completely stuck in your ways when it comes to any class you are interested in.
Why Not???: MNZ975.
Nice bit of thinking Rich.
I've personally always liked the rules introduced into NSW bucket racing (I've posted my thoughts on this matter since 2005) and been shot down every time by more senior bucketers.
the question is why did the introduction of FXRs change the path that F4 was heading (down the crapper); because they where reliable and looked cool (well for a small bike).
a lot of people don't have the skills or equipment (and time) these days to get old sh!tter two strokes going well. how many are there really out there>>??
And while some have managed to get big Hp out of them; how long can they really handle it... 30 year old crap casting is just a recipe for failure.
Maybe its just a new class ??? MX-dads would love it.
Axing Gp chassis... GPR frame anyone???
Well Drew; I don't often agree with your approach (but I do here!!); that would be a load cheaper than building a water cooled 100........
In the riders seat
Not at all, in a couple of years your "cheap" 2K pre89 bike will be a back marker as that class will go the same way as Pre82 has
Your 80cc bike you just posted up by the time you put the "road rims" on will have cost more than the ready to race FXR as will most of those that are currently on TM
I think the rules Glen suggested are quite sensible but I just don't believe they're needed
"If you can make black marks on a straight from the time you turn out of a corner until the braking point of the next turn, then you have enough power."
Pretengineer
I agree, it is not like the class is falling apart, and lets be fair I am only pushing my own agenda here as I have a motor I want to run it because I think it will be fun to ride with decent power in good chassis and it's going to take me about a day to get it sorted and race ready. I don't care if the MNZ rules get changed or not. The welly boys wont care as long as its not the fastest bike there.
I do think though that it is certainly another option for the two stroke fans out there (like me) but either dont want to build one or are pre-occupied with other projects.
Was worth a crack
Why bother? The rules allow for Aprilia 50's, install a 80/90cc bolt up kit on to one of these and hay presto 24hp and completely within the rules, maybe not in the spirit of bucket racing but certainly within the rules!
Ta
Road rims are cheap as chips. Perhaps not to run 125gp slicks, but there is good rubber available for some other size rims, and on a motard side grip aint quite as important.
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