250 production class rules?

**quickbuck** · 26th February 2015, 21:43

We have had a GPX run in 250 Production, as well as a Spada... Not sure if the Spada was totally legal, but it wasn't nationals so who really cared?
Yes, the older Japanese Twins had more power....

The Newer ones had better wheel sizes....
The Ninja was the one to get alright, and it was a BLAST running it for 3 seasons.

As for the 4 Cylinder 250's, year, a bit more power than the Twins, and as Scott said they aren't actually a Homologated Model in NZ.
Vic Club do have a MiniLite Class they fit in and they go well. The Class hasn't really been dropped, it is just that they will run in Junior Clubmans for this season.

Junior Race Class for this season is for Street Stock 150, Hyosung Cup Bikes and 250 Production Bikes.

I think Hamilton Motorcycle Club are running the same format to Vic Club this year... Well, lets just say Vic Club have Mirrored What Hamilton have done for the past we while.

**puddytat** · 26th February 2015, 21:53

Nahhhh, the Spada was a grey import so was not Nationals legal ....but I still had fun on it!

Now would a 44hp single 390 fit the class ?

**ducatilover** · 26th February 2015, 21:59

They raced the 250/4s in nat rounds in the early 90's though didn't they? Crasher would remember, cos he's old.

Spada runs 17s front and rear and takes a 150 on it

it's a shame you can't run them. I think. Would hate to see them all raped and killed, but that's what most people are doing on 'em anyway

RC390 would be a giggle on the track, nobody would whinge if you turned up on one lol

**Aeromo** · 27th February 2015, 06:08

Originally Posted by quickbuck

We have had a GPX run in 250 Production, as well as a Spada... Not sure if the Spada was totally legal, but it wasn't nationals so who really cared?
Yes, the older Japanese Twins had more power....

The Newer ones had better wheel sizes....
The Ninja was the one to get alright, and it was a BLAST running it for 3 seasons.

As for the 4 Cylinder 250's, year, a bit more power than the Twins, and as Scott said they aren't actually a Homologated Model in NZ.
Vic Club do have a MiniLite Class they fit in and they go well. The Class hasn't really been dropped, it is just that they will run in Junior Clubmans for this season.

Junior Race Class for this season is for Street Stock 150, Hyosung Cup Bikes and 250 Production Bikes.

I think Hamilton Motorcycle Club are running the same format to Vic Club this year... Well, lets just say Vic Club have Mirrored What Hamilton have done for the past we while.

Im new to the sport but im keen to race. I have my 1990 mc22 but that didn't fit into development so I just bought a RG150. Took it to Taupo on the 20th and it went well. I was going to entre the Taupo round of nzsbk but have run out of time to sort club license, just got club membership card in mail. Im in Tauranga, Does wellington club race at manfield? Or whats going to be my best bet to race the RG or the Honda? Hamilton, Auckland or Wellington if they operate out of manfield?

**Shaun Harris** · 27th February 2015, 08:07

Originally Posted by Aeromo

Im new to the sport but im keen to race. I have my 1990 mc22 but that didn't fit into development so I just bought a RG150. Took it to Taupo on the 20th and it went well. I was going to entre the Taupo round of nzsbk but have run out of time to sort club license, just got club membership card in mail. Im in Tauranga, Does wellington club race at manfield? Or whats going to be my best bet to race the RG or the Honda? Hamilton, Auckland or Wellington if they operate out of manfield?

Wellington club, being the Victoria motorcycle club mainly operates at manfield, but do have rounds at Taupo. And the Hamilton motorcycle club seems to operate more at Hampton downs. The Victoria club in the nth island and the Canterbury club in the sth island seem to be the busiest of the clubs operating. So now you have your club license, apply for your MNZ- www.mnz.co.nz License, and go race where you want to buddy, Best wishes have fun.

**quickbuck** · 27th February 2015, 16:49

Originally Posted by Aeromo

Im new to the sport but im keen to race. I have my 1990 mc22 but that didn't fit into development so I just bought a RG150. Took it to Taupo on the 20th and it went well. I was going to entre the Taupo round of nzsbk but have run out of time to sort club license, just got club membership card in mail. Im in Tauranga, Does wellington club race at manfield? Or whats going to be my best bet to race the RG or the Honda? Hamilton, Auckland or Wellington if they operate out of manfield?

You still have plenty of time to sort your MNZ Club Licence.
It is still 2 weeks away..... unless it is a money thing....
I fully understand, motorcycle racers are usually broke!

Vic Club (Based in Wellington originally, but half of the committee are from Manawatu, and most members are from all over) are running all their rounds at Manfeild this year.
Sadly not many clubs race at Taupo anymore and it looks bleak for the future sorry to say, but I might be surprised!

Hampton Downs will be your closest track run by Hamilton Motorcycle Club.
That said, as Shaun (Moto-Dynamix) said Vic Club tend to be the most active.
Check out this: www.vicclub.co.nz and https://www.facebook.com/vicclubnz

As for which bike, well totally up to you.
RG will be on the grid against other RG's, as well as GT250R's and Ninja 250 R's... The RG and the Ninja are pretty close to same times around Manfeild.
The 250 will be eligible for MiniLite 250. You can find the rules for that class on the Vic Club site.
This season you will be in 250 Clubmans with a few other CBR's (well at least one other) and a bunch of 250cc powered bucket Racers so the promise goes..... Bert on here knows more about that.

Needless to say the Vic Club welcome new members and we have a programme especially for them.

I am pretty confident the racing in either class will bring a smile to your face.

Oh, and well done for choosing smaller bikes to start on. They go faster than you think!
Big bikes tend to scare or break new racers! They never actually learn how to race either!

I had been riding bikes for 34 years before starting racing on the Ninja 250R.... No shame in starting small.

**Mental Trousers** · 27th February 2015, 17:09

Originally Posted by quickbuck

I think Hamilton Motorcycle Club are running the same format to Vic Club this year... Well, lets just say Vic Club have Mirrored What Hamilton have done for the past we while.

Other way around. The Hamilton MCC have been running Senior/Intermediate/Junior since they started running a Winter series 2 years ago.

**quickbuck** · 27th February 2015, 17:22

Originally Posted by Mental Trousers

Other way around. The Hamilton MCC have been running Senior/Intermediate/Junior since they started running a Winter series 2 years ago.

Yup, that is what I meant... see last part of statement

**Mental Trousers** · 27th February 2015, 17:28

Originally Posted by quickbuck

Yup, that is what I meant... see last part of statement

Ok, so 2 beers at a late lunch, followed by another couple with the Trades guys and then a Bourbon means I'm only reading (or comprehending) half of what's in front of me

Seeing as I'm nicely on my way, who needs to be banned later on??

**jellywrestler** · 27th February 2015, 17:31

Originally Posted by quickbuck

I had been riding bikes for 34 years before starting racing on the Ninja 250R.... No shame in starting small.

i rode a 250 single to chch last weekend for mate, hadn't ridden one for 30 soemthing years and enjoyed every minute of it being able to wind it up and work it, instead of these days everytime i get happy having to roll the throttle off... i'm going to try a 250 proddy bike soon just to see what a hoot it'll be.

**quickbuck** · 27th February 2015, 17:42

Originally Posted by jellywrestler

i rode a 250 single to chch last weekend for mate, hadn't ridden one for 30 soemthing years and enjoyed every minute of it being able to wind it up and work it, instead of these days everytime i get happy having to roll the throttle off... i'm going to try a 250 proddy bike soon just to see what a hoot it'll be.

Do it! Heaps of fun.

**Aeromo** · 27th February 2015, 20:50

Originally Posted by quickbuck

You still have plenty of time to sort your MNZ Club Licence.
It is still 2 weeks away..... unless it is a money thing....
I fully understand, motorcycle racers are usually broke!

Vic Club (Based in Wellington originally, but half of the committee are from Manawatu, and most members are from all over) are running all their rounds at Manfeild this year.
Sadly not many clubs race at Taupo anymore and it looks bleak for the future sorry to say, but I might be surprised!

Hampton Downs will be your closest track run by Hamilton Motorcycle Club.
That said, as Shaun (Moto-Dynamix) said Vic Club tend to be the most active.
Check out this: www.vicclub.co.nz and https://www.facebook.com/vicclubnz

As for which bike, well totally up to you.
RG will be on the grid against other RG's, as well as GT250R's and Ninja 250 R's... The RG and the Ninja are pretty close to same times around Manfeild.
The 250 will be eligible for MiniLite 250. You can find the rules for that class on the Vic Club site.
This season you will be in 250 Clubmans with a few other CBR's (well at least one other) and a bunch of 250cc powered bucket Racers so the promise goes..... Bert on here knows more about that.

Needless to say the Vic Club welcome new members and we have a programme especially for them.

I am pretty confident the racing in either class will bring a smile to your face.

Oh, and well done for choosing smaller bikes to start on. They go faster than you think!
Big bikes tend to scare or break new racers! They never actually learn how to race either!

I had been riding bikes for 34 years before starting racing on the Ninja 250R.... No shame in starting small.

Thanks for the info, I checked out both clubs today, looks like there is lots of racing I can do with the 250. Im going to leave nzsbk taupo round for now, don't want to rush things. Im a tight ars and don't want to pay the late entre fee

And I think licenses renew end of march so would need to pay for that again in a months time. Need to get some new slicks for the RG, trying to find some used 125gp tyres. The Pirelli tyres on it are crap.

**quickbuck** · 27th February 2015, 21:06

Originally Posted by Aeromo

Thanks for the info, I checked out both clubs today, looks like there is lots of racing I can do with the 250. Im going to leave nzsbk taupo round for now, don't want to rush things. Im a tight ars and don't want to pay the late entre fee

And I think licenses renew end of march so would need to pay for that again in a months time. Need to get some new slicks for the RG, trying to find some used 125gp tyres. The Pirelli tyres on it are crap.

Fair enough.

Yeah, forgot about licence renewal time... means mine is due too... Thanks for the reminder.

For Slicks, I am guessing there will be a few for sale in a couple of weeks time that will do.