Quick f3 question

[quallman1234]

SS150 is were its at =).

[quickbuck]

I raced SS on an RG150 for just over 2 years - F3 was a good step up - !

So is that why you got it painted on the side of your bike

Seriously wbks, I have known Neil for the past year and a bit, and have seen his riding come forward in leaps and bounds... don't believe that BS about no skill yet.

However in saying that, I say give it a go. The F3 field appears to be making a bit of a comeback... back to the good old days when NC30's were brand new! Too exotic to race... yadie yah....
I think the comeback is due to post classics, and it is a darn good thing.
We never really know where our next World Champ is going to come from.


He has almost convinced me to get a bike and get out there.... cheaper than wrecking my CBR at track days

[Nicksta]

exactly what Neil said.....
only thing i would add is the class of rider.... with F3 your racing nationals level riders... the pace is faster and the riding harder... one thing i noticed from jumping into F3 from clubmans is how much more aggressive people are and you have to be....

[scracha]

I would think that if Jay Lawrence weighed 100 kgs he would still woop my arse on an rg150.

C'mon Malcolm. He ate a few pies last year but didn't get that big

[roogazza]

Come on boys and girls don't kid yourselves. There's Guns and Turkeys in all the classes, ya just take your pick ! Gaz.

[Clivoris]

Come on boys and girls don't kid yourselves. There's Guns and Turkeys in all the classes, ya just take your pick ! Gaz.

Busted! Gobble Gobble

[roogazza]

Busted! Gobble Gobble

I meant that in the nicest possible way !!!!!!! This turkey is ready for the pot, but just won't lie down....... Gaz.

[svr]

My choice would be an aprilia rs250!

Yeah man! We have yet to see a serious F3 effort down that route i.e. develop / spend what Glen and Terry have on their sv's (and ride as well...) and you'd see some fireworks.

[Billy]

Yeah man! We have yet to see a serious F3 effort down that route i.e. develop / spend what Glen and Terry have on their sv's (and ride as well...) and you'd see some fireworks.

Not likely,The rules for 250 2 stroke twins are too restrictive

[svr]

Not likely,The rules for 250 2 stroke twins are too restrictive

"4-2 The specifications for 250cc Production based machines eligible under 1-2 above are described in
rule 6 below."

But there's no rule 6. Think they mean rule 5 which is restrictive I guess (original pistons / barrels), although 75hp/120kg are still good numbers.

[quickbuck]

although 75hp/120kg are still good numbers.

They are indeed.... just have to learn to ride the narrow powerband, and improve your corner speed...
All skills that can be learnt.

[Billy]

They are indeed.... just have to learn to ride the narrow powerband, and improve your corner speed...
All skills that can be learnt.

Yip,Excellent numbers indeed,RGV 91 onwards in racetrim 151kgs with no gearbox oil / coolant or fuel (Had to weigh Craig Shirriffs bike too airfreight it to Aussie).72 hp will get you past a stock SV but nowhere even close to Glens/Terrys or the Tigcraft.Increasing midcorner speed will help as well until you get too the apex and find a 1 or more Vtwin diesels parked there and then its game over

[eelracing]

.Increasing midcorner speed will help as well until you get too the apex and find a 1 or more Vtwin diesels parked there and then its game over

Hahaa Brilliant.
Just dick them under brakes and steal the line off of the fat bastids.
Well thats the theory anyway.

[t3mp0r4ry nzr]

Yip,Excellent numbers indeed,RGV 91 onwards in racetrim 151kgs with no gearbox oil / coolant or fuel (Had to weigh Craig Shirriffs bike too airfreight it to Aussie).72 hp will get you past a stock SV but nowhere even close to Glens/Terrys or the Tigcraft.Increasing midcorner speed will help as well until you get too the apex and find a 1 or more Vtwin diesels parked there and then its game over

what has to be done to get 70ish horse?
yeah, could be frustrating having an sv blocking at mid turn point, more risks would need to be taken with inventive lines and aggressive crow-bar moves!.... sounds fun!

[Wingnut]

Ok so someone correct me if I'm wrong. But in F3 you can use a V twin cofig. bike with upto 750cc. Correct?

If this is correct - wouldn't a 749 Ducati that has a V2 748cc engine that puts out around 116hp and weights around 175kg, be a good choice to compete with the top level bikes. Have seen a few around on the second hand market..... But ching ching.....

What are these top runners really spending?