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[Otei]

I don't like the idea of tuning the bikes at all. They've been fantastically reliable, and haven't required too much looking after at all. That's exactly what I'd expect from a budget series, and certainly don't think that it would attract more riders to the A class. If anything were to change for the future, I would say that 620's becoming the B class, and 695 becoming the new Gucci class would be a better suggestion. Food chain.

With regards to the Maxxis tyres, I have offered to test a set as long as it's soon, because my bike will be coming to pieces to be rebuilt for next year.

My feeling though, is that this should have been done AGES ago and followed up on if this was to be a serious consideration. I'm sure they can supply a decent set of tyres, but I have reservations as to whether they could consistently supply a good tyre. Pirelli have World championship experience of doing this, so are beyond doubt in my opinion.

I don't see a problem with letting riders that want to save a few quid use the Maxxis during the year. That way, they can be properly evaluated and possibly be seen as a realistic replacement for next year. At the moment though, I don't think it would be fair to ask riders to just simply trust a product because it'll save them a few quid. false economy and all that!

Sorry to seem so negative to your suggestions, Nog, just my feelings dude

[nogaromill998]

Tim, I dont find your comments negative at all....MONTHS ago I offered a set of Maxxix for a Class A rider to test....no response....but they have been tested and reported on here by myself, Ghost and Sam West, a good spread of rider ability there....but I have a set here that you are welcome to try out...they have done one trackday on a Class B bike....
I cant see your suggestion of the current Class A bikes becoming the new Class B bikes....what happens to the 50 or so Class B bikes that people have spent loads building and racing? My suggestion means you can choose to spend money tuning a 620 if you want to, or, if you dont, slip a std 900 engine in.....with no tuning....something has to be done to encourage more competitors into Class A....there were 6 regulars this year.....

[Senna3]

ive got a great idea to help us oldes we should scrapp timed practice just use it as practice and we line up on the grid buy age oldest on pole and work back to the young (farst feckers) at the back

[Imola Duke]

I've ridden on a set of Maxxis fitted to Ghost's bike and i like them and the price
Warmed up quick loads of grip and endorsed by Guy Martin
But as I'm not the new class B champ ......ask Sam West!

£100 or £168 ????

And please keep Class B 583's

BUT I feel i might as well pi55 in the wind with suggestions and I'm Very Sad to hear Gordon's leaving the race commitee!

[Ghost]

Originally Posted by Senna3

ive got a great idea to help us oldes we should scrapp timed practice just use it as practice and we line up on the grid buy age oldest on pole and work back to the young (farst feckers) at the back

Top idea Kev, that gives me that required edge on you.

[Senna3]

Thought you might like that one phill us oldes need all the help we can get
against theses up and coming pups

[Ghost]

Originally Posted by Senna3

Thought you might like that one phill us oldes need all the help we can get
against theses up and coming pups

I have to relinquish my mantle next year as there is someone even older than me having a go, On a sorted and proven bike aswell.

[nogaromill998]

Bloody good idea Kev, that puts Charlie on pole if he ever turns up, Phil 2nd then me.....

[Imola Duke]

Originally Posted by Ghost

I have to relinquish my mantle next year as there is someone even older than me having a go, On a sorted and proven bike aswell.

OAP Alan mind you he's no slouch on a bike

[Senna3]

[quote=Imola Duke]OAP Alan mind you he's no slouch on a bike

would alan be the one whoes just brought guys bike goes buy the name of sorted