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Old 07-Oct-2004, 16:45
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No rearsets Tim, but did have to replace the pegs !! Ground clearance is an issue with std monnie cans/peg setup, but a cheap way of getting round this is to fit some 851/888/SS hangers/pegs (same frame), and fabricate a simple bracket to support the silencers.

Depending how swift you intend going, youll probably want some adjustable forks (popular mod is to bung in the ssie forks which go right in I think...or 916 ones which will require some machining work on the yokes) Popping a heavier oil in the std unadjustable jobbies does help though (and I cant see it being a big issue on flatish tracks...)

If its of interest, I do have some tatty carbon microns off an SL for a SS (which will fit a monnie too)..and some 888 hanger assemblies.

Yours full of jealousy (its gonna be a hoot!!)

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Old 07-Oct-2004, 16:54
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If there's too many mods to make to even be a reasonable spec, then I won't bother.

I'm in no hurry to start changing forks, exhausts and suspension etc, I'm already dong that with the ZX!!!!

But if you're able to buy a bog-stock Monster and within reason, just change a few bits in order to get to ACU spec and allow ground clearance etc then I'm interested.

Looks like we'll get a few of the UKMOC joining the DSC too!!! - which is a good thing.

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Old 07-Oct-2004, 16:59
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I don't believe you are allowed to change the forks? Just the internals, is how i read it - I could be wrong ...
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Old 07-Oct-2004, 17:02
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Tim..I reckon you could pick up a tatty monnie for £1ksh, and youd only need to spend a few bob on second hand parts....if only to sort out the ground clearance issue.

Whilst suspension changes would be nice/better....I dont think there really that necessary on a bike knocking out 50hp !! To be honest..squirming/bouncing around mallory was half the fun anyway !!!

Youd also be surpised about the amount of second hand bolt on billy bits there are in the UKMOC forum..I picked up a neat bottom yoke mounted steering damper for £50, and brand new rearsets for £100 (which were way too good for the monnie so I slung 'em on the 888 !!!)

Also, good thing is, because of the relativley low power , these things will give you PLENTY of warning before they spit you off !!!

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Old 07-Oct-2004, 17:05
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Folks,

Whilst you you cant change the forks, yes the internals are free but how much of an advantage are you going to gain. By the same token how much are you going to need an Ohlins rear shock?

A downloadable copy of the initial regulations will be available from this site in the morning.

Remember the idea is that you shoud be able to go racing without having to get the cheque book out to move yourself up the grid. We dont know yet but one should be able to get a bike that is well set-up, on good tyres and scare yourself and others without too much trouble if you have some ability.

Just look back at what JohnnyB was doing with his CB500 at Rockingham and I beleive that that has less than 50hp.
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Old 07-Oct-2004, 17:06
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Hmmm, interested ish!!

There would have to be a lid on the costs involved though. A flash rear shock and fork rebuild could easily eat up £1K.

Paul you most be joking, i would be looking at under £600 and if Maxton can revalve and respring the standard shock then it should cost less than £500.

ACU approved bellypan would be needed so if I could adapt my 916 race fairing to fit that would save some money.
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Old 07-Oct-2004, 17:08
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Oh no...this thing has already spiralled out of control already

Changing forks? Shocks? Pipes? Powercommanders? Sorry, that seems to have lost the plot to me... next thing you know you'll have big-bore kits, carbon wheels with slicks, sets of wets and inters.

And this is supposed to be a low cost option to encourage Joe Ordinary like me to go racing?

Tim is right, a bog-stock monster or SS is the way to go. Modifications to stop the pegs or cans decking out, all the ACU reg compliance and that should be it IMHO

Road legal tyres that have to last for the whole day, so that the rich boys aren't banging on a fresh set of Rennsports for qualifying and each race. Maybe even control tyres like the CB500 boys and R6 cup. 207RR's, Diablo Corsas, even Metzler MEZ4's as long as everyones even stevens.
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Old 07-Oct-2004, 17:09
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Agree with very limited mods.
If too many are allowed, then you might as well use 900SS's - no ground clearance problems and fully adjustable suspension etc. without spending anything.

Any exhaust, any footpegs.
Internal mods to original forks.
Any rear shock. or better still allow any mods to the original (assuming they are the rebuidable type)
No engine mods.

Off you go - let battle commence.

[Edited on 7-10-2004 by STEVE M]
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Old 07-Oct-2004, 17:11
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Aww, come on guys. I've just gotten off the phone to Ducati Corse and hired an engineer to build me a monster.

Is that not allowed?

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Old 07-Oct-2004, 17:12
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If too many are allowed, then you might as well use 900SS's

yes but thats not at 620 is it.

all the rules are already set out so you may as well wait for tomorrow to read them. sounds like there is good interest already though.
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