650 production looks likely for 2008

[FROSTY:Me]

In MNZ's agm It looks like they are thinking seriously of ontroducing a "production based" class into the F3 feild.
Definition as to what makes up "production" is as yet to be announced.
The hint is muffler.fork internals and rear shock will be allowed to be changed.
This will let guys on stock er6,hyusungs and SV650's to go out and race em
Looks good to me -ceptn How stock is stock??

[Kickaha]

Looks good to me -ceptn How stock is stock??

yeah as stock as the old 250 proddy class bikes

they need a few more manufacturers to make it a viable class

[k14]

Well the kwaka er6n would probably be available too if it was up to 650 twins. Wonder about the aprilia 450 v-twin supermotard?

[motobob]

Seems pointless allowing a rear shock to be replaced and only allowing fork internal changes on non adjustable forks. Should allow the rear shock to be standard but modified.

As for the old 250 proddy class, I thought most where stock and it was the rider that made the diff. Having followed Stroud down the straight at Puke convinced me his TZR250 was close to stock. He soon left me behind at the hairpin when the skill part took over.

MNZ should have bikes dynoed and then engines sealed by MNZ rep, airboxes can be checked at scrutineering.

That would make it harder to cheat.

Love to see this in 600SP. That way I can really know how slow I am.

[GSVR]

By 2008 my SV will be well and truely worn out. And by 2008 the new SV650 if they are still making them will be putting out plenty more horses, weigh alot less and have USD forks. Might start saving for one now.

[Hitcher]

Barry at Sawyers is getting very excited about entering an ER-6.

[diesel pig]

I think having the engines sealed is a good idea. Stop alot of bitching.

[Quasievil]

Yeah FUCK OFF 650,s give F3 back to the 400,s that where the real racers are !!!

[Buddha#81:Me]

Yeah FUCK OFF 650,s give F3 back to the 400,s that where the real racers are !!!

No...... just tell us what you really think!!

[Sparky Bills]

Thats the best they could do really.

Will bring back the competitive class knowen as F3! GO THE 400's!!!
If the Fitzgeralds SV's are what they are basing "production" on, your all in alot of trouble

[roogazza]

If the Fitzgeralds SV's are what they are basing "production" on, your all in alot of trouble

Will we ever see 'Production' bikes again ? I doubt it , once you start allowing a pipe, a shock, internals of forks you're buggered ! Can't the current generation ride stuff without having Ohlins etc. ?
Are we trying to find the best bike or the best rider here ? I thought racing was about winning not lap times. (yes, its probably safer if thats your game )

Grumpy old fart from the 70's !!!!!!!!!!!!! Gaz.

[SPman]

Stock production - no changes!
If it comes with crap brakes and suspension and you want to race, then thats your lot buddy!
Would make for a bit of real interest out there..........

[212-Motorsport]

Stock with No modifications and controled tyres would certainly make very close and Inexpensive racing,I think I can keep my Sv standard till then and Im 100% behind making this happen..

[motobob]

Yeah FUCK OFF 650,s give F3 back to the 400,s that where the real racers are !!!

Bugger off Quas, Those 400 shit box's should be banned They already have 125 class for you real racers.

Bring on the Twins.

[k14]

Stock production - no changes!
If it comes with crap brakes and suspension and you want to race, then thats your lot buddy!
Would make for a bit of real interest out there..........

Yeah I think the only modifications allowed are end can (no headers) and aftermarket fairings. If they don't allow any mods then a lowside could end up costing alot of money if you have to buy an oem end can.