Going watercooled

[dirtybomb]

Are the sprokets the same as daytona sprokets?

Is there someone who keeps stock of them in Auckland?

[BigAl]

Hi DirtyBomb, the B1's usually run the same chain as the Daytonas so as long as mounting holes line up on rear they are interchangeable.
The front pinion are if you have the threaded type, there is also a circlip type.

http://newmanz.co.nz/shop/index.php?...dex&cPath=4_37
may have them in Auckland.
Greg generally has them http://www.xminimoto.co.nz/
Dynamic2006 on 09 6266398 should have them as well.

Hope this helps.

[dirtybomb]

Thanks mate,

I'm probably going to buy the Banchee on trademe, as I road a daytona 1 last time at the track, and realy thought it handled well. (they are a similar frame?)

Will this top out before the end of the mt welly straight without changing the front sproket?

Oh yeah, anyone want to sell leathers? Or just a jacket?

Cheers
Geoff.

[daytona 2]

yup there the same frame...so they handle pretty well....and yes ur going to need leathers with this kind of bike...hope the best for the weather

[BigAl]

Will this top out before the end of the mt welly straight without changing the front sproket?

I'd see what it is running DirtyBomb and give it a go first, even a 7/68 tops out down the straight but any higher and can be too slow out of corners.

TradeMe is a good source of second hand and new leathers, knee sliders are well recommended

[CookMySock]

whats the politics on protective gear ? We are not going to be able to spend heaps on leathers etc etc so can we use tough clothing (jeans/jacket) plus knee/elbow/shin pads ?

DB

[BigAl]

Hey DB,

re Protective gear,
The basic gear for the track is; boots covering ankles, suggest something like high top basket ball boots(or similar) as you want flexibility, knee protectors over good jeans, leather jacket, gloves, helmet.
So you should be right with your gear.

There is always gear you can borrow on the day from other riders.
cheers

[daaatomic]

Hi all, I'm quite interested in getting into this too. But probably on an aircooled bike.(friend has one he doesnt need). Will try and come along on Saturday as well.

[BigAl]

Cool, the more riders the better for the sport.

Bring your mates as well, even if they just want to have a look.

Most riders start off with an air cooled daaatomic which are heaps of fun and eventually work up the hp ladder as time and $$ permit.

[daaatomic]

If only i could race my bike, a 50cc, watercooled, 8hp motard.

[BigAl]

There is motard racing on the 14th as well, they go out in separate sessions and the likes of Toby Summers usually rides. Albeit the're on 450 Yammies and KTMs.

Also scooter classes (Vespa style) and Buckets.

[daaatomic]

Cool, looks like I'll definatly be there then. What time does it kick off?

[BigAl]

9.30 until about 4pm

[dirtybomb]

Well, that Banchee sold before I could get my hands on it.

Looks like I'l get a new B1 instead.

Is dynamic2006 the guy that sells them for $400 on track days?

Newmans out of Banchees too damnit!

[daytona 2]

what are you doing with ur daytona db??