Can a not quite legal bike race at the Nats?

**Foxzee** · 25th October 2009, 21:13

Originally Posted by Tony.OK

I hear ya mate, do they have scrutineering at the Nats though?

Just dreaming here, but if someone turns up with say for eg, carbon rims, would they even make it on to the track? Would be a shame to have paid and then get turned away.

Who's the right MNZ person to talk to? Being there's no Road race commisioner, that and MNZ's site isn't even working at the mo.

Tony.OK...

PM me with what you are looking for answers on....

**slowpoke** · 25th October 2009, 22:56

Originally Posted by Shaun

Unless bike is given special permission to Race, it CANNOT be raced in National classes if it is out side of the rules! Simple, the rules are there for all people

So what's up with Pete Tanner running his Aprilia at the Manfeild Nat's last year? He's got Ohlins forks strapped on it which must make it a Factory (R) version and therefore illegal.

Realistically, if you stick with the stock rims who would know you had a slipper bolted in anyway........?

**roogazza** · 26th October 2009, 07:55

Originally Posted by White trash

Judt race the fucken thing T. It's only an issue if you get protested.

Fuck the rules, they should be thankful there's one extra competitor on the grid.

exactly, but will they even run a championship ?

**johan** · 26th October 2009, 10:01

I was reading section 13 of the Superbike rules regarding 'Special Invitation', is this only for pre '98 bikes or any bike?
Can anyone explain what this means please?

13 Other motorcycles that are Eligible.
Any Homologated motorcycle pre 1998. The rules are open for these machines.
In special cases an invitation may be issued to a motorcycle to compete in this class upon
request, there will be no entry fee for this special invitation, points and prize money will not
apply.

**ajturbo** · 26th October 2009, 19:14

Originally Posted by White trash

Judt race the fucken thing T. It's only an issue if you get protested.

Fuck the rules, they should be thankful there's one extra competitor on the grid.

hahahha.. you the man!!

hahahahahah....

**roadracingoldfart** · 26th October 2009, 20:03

Originally Posted by Tony.OK

Hypothetical question which I have also asked MNZ, awaiting their reply too.

So I'm wondering if someone was to enter just 1 or 2 of the Nats events with a bike that isn't legal spec wise, would they be told "sorry you can't race!"

Not talking the latest spec bike but an 06 bike, that may have a slipper clutch added or perhaps aftermarket wheels for eg.

Do you think it would be fairer if they raced but got no championship points perhaps? Wouldn't want to interfere with another competitors National campaign.

There must be a few bikes in this situation and would be a shame if they couldn't compete given the low entry #'s from last year.

Course ya can Tony , All ya have to do is front up and race , mind you , telling everybody your doing it with a dodgy bike is not the smartest shit youve done lol .

**roadracingoldfart** · 26th October 2009, 20:05

Originally Posted by johan

I was reading section 13 of the Superbike rules regarding 'Special Invitation', is this only for pre '98 bikes or any bike?
Can anyone explain what this means please?

13 Other motorcycles that are Eligible.
Any Homologated motorcycle pre 1998. The rules are open for these machines.
In special cases an invitation may be issued to a motorcycle to compete in this class upon
request, there will be no entry fee for this special invitation, points and prize money will not
apply.

Its for special people on special bikes , EG a WSB rider on a missile or a guest appearance by the Brittan or summit.

**sidecar bob** · 26th October 2009, 20:15

You wouldnt be the first guy to run an illegal bike. I recall the '86 Nats where two top riders were disqualified for running 6 speed 750 gearboxes in their "production" GSXR1100's

**jrandom** · 26th October 2009, 20:21

Originally Posted by White trash

... quite why you'd wanna spend money on Carbon Rims is beyond me.

Surely you jest.

Have you ever ridden a bike with wheels on it that are significantly lighter and stiffer than stock?

**Tony.OK** · 26th October 2009, 20:29

Originally Posted by roadracingoldfart

Course ya can Tony , All ya have to do is front up and race , mind you , telling everybody your doing it with a dodgy bike is not the smartest shit youve done lol .

Call me naive.....................rather suss it now than turn up and feel nervous all weekend, nice relaxing weekend of just racing sounds much better

**roadracingoldfart** · 26th October 2009, 20:34

Originally Posted by Tony.OK

Call me naive.....................rather suss it now than turn up and feel nervous all weekend, nice relaxing weekend of just racing sounds much better

Ohhh fuck any reply , just send me a full size copy of that bloody avatar will you .

**slowpoke** · 27th October 2009, 00:20

Originally Posted by roadracingoldfart

Ohhh fuck any reply , just send me a full size copy of that bloody avatar will you .

Me too!!!!!!!!!!

**Zuki lover** · 27th October 2009, 05:46

Stick to trackdays at this stage - would be much less hassle

**slowpoke** · 27th October 2009, 06:04

Originally Posted by Zuki lover

Stick to trackdays at this stage - would be much less hassle

Would be a waste of his talent mate, unfortunately for most of us the bugger is no mug on a bike, as proven at club level. Be great to see him mixing it up on the National stage.