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Old 27-Sep-2011, 07:52
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Class C Just ideas, NO MOANING!

So then, let's see if this will work or not. If it does, great. If not there will be other things to do...like gardening.

Class C:

Open to the following bikes:

748 (with 853 big bore if ya want??)
749 (don't know about big bore kits for this)
Obviously these smaller bikes could get mullered but entry on them is up to you.
916
996
998
999

135bhp limit

No trick gas forks just standard items available to these models with internals changed if you want.

Any rear shock but no mechatronic transformers bullcheese.

bodywork as standard but fibreglass or carbon allowed

Any exhaust system

only wheels available to that model as standard allowed

Calipers only as standard and available to that model at the time, or a max upgrade to P4 calipers? Discs free.

Not sure what to say about the ECU and power commander etc. Perhaps someone can advise the simplest plan that wouldn't exclude people on the grounds of having something that was a bit different but that wouldn't make a big difference..if that makes sense.

That's all I'll put for now. I guess if others come forward with ideas and interest then we can continue it. If not, I'll just say I tried and then go race somewhere else.

Simples.
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Old 27-Sep-2011, 09:41
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So then, let's see if this will work or not. If it does, great. If not there will be other things to do...like gardening.

Class C:

Open to the following bikes:

748 (with 853 big bore if ya want??)
749 (don't know about big bore kits for this)
Obviously these smaller bikes could get mullered but entry on them is up to you.
916
996
998
999

135bhp limit

No trick gas forks just standard items available to these models with internals changed if you want.

Any rear shock but no mechatronic transformers bullcheese.

bodywork as standard but fibreglass or carbon allowed

Any exhaust system

only wheels available to that model as standard allowed

Calipers only as standard and available to that model at the time, or a max upgrade to P4 calipers? Discs free.

Not sure what to say about the ECU and power commander etc. Perhaps someone can advise the simplest plan that wouldn't exclude people on the grounds of having something that was a bit different but that wouldn't make a big difference..if that makes sense.

That's all I'll put for now. I guess if others come forward with ideas and interest then we can continue it. If not, I'll just say I tried and then go race somewhere else.

Simples.

You just been on the Thunderbike web site
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Old 27-Sep-2011, 09:46
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For me to have an interest limit it to just the 996S, same rules as class A DD except sticky tyres and wets are allowed. No engine work is allowed and any bike dyno'd has to be within a certain % of a proven standard engine throughout the whole dyno run.

Keep the rules simple and one bike as per DD and I reckon you might just get enough interest
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Old 27-Sep-2011, 09:47
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of course. not gonna get any support for this idea so ill just look elsewhere. not a problem
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Old 27-Sep-2011, 09:50
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unfortunately couch, the people running the show behind the scenes don't want it so it won't happen. shame really. thanks for the input though, i agree with what you said
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Old 27-Sep-2011, 10:47
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unfortunately couch, the people running the show behind the scenes don't want it so it won't happen.

That's a bit unfair Tim!

Personally I'm just being cautious in investing time and money in starting a new series when the one we've already got doesn't have full grids.

DD only happened because it filled a niche in a market that was begging for something. It happened at the right time with a big club with plenty of members who had money and spare time to commit.

Things have changed since then as people are more cautious with their money, have less surplus to spend on unneccessary outgoings (we have a hard time getting people to part with £25 to join the club, ffs!) and want value for their money.

I really don't think there is a gap in the market to run another Ducati only series based on old bikes when there's already DD, 848, Thunderbikes, Golden Era, etc.

However, if you manage to get 25 people signed up with deposits (and that's the important bit - people need to commit real money!) then you're on to a winner and don't need us anyway!!


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Old 27-Sep-2011, 11:08
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from Hottrax website...

MODERN CLASSIC SUPERBIKE & SUPERCUP CHAMPIONSHIP


NEW! 3 races each weekend including qualifying and warm up.
NEW! Modern Classic motorcycles from the age of Kawasaki ZX7RR’s, Yamaha YZF750, Ducati 916 etc. All will be 750 cc 4 cylinder, 975cc triples or twin cylinders up to 1000cc.
NEW! Minimum rider age is 30 years old
NEW! Bikes must be older than 10 years on 1st March 2012

Seems a good compromise; and allows DD mates to race with big bike mates
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Old 27-Sep-2011, 12:10
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I may give my 853 a run out in that. Should be around 130bhp over the winter. That was all I was thinking, not another DD class, just a series suitable for mature gentlemen with older ducatis ...........
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Old 27-Sep-2011, 13:22
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I'm going to give the odd round a go in that Mike with my 996.

Craig
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Old 27-Sep-2011, 14:05
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