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Originally posted by domskidue Do you think they invented wets coz they were bored at the tyre factory? I'm sure when we get a wet race, peoples opinions will change. A set of wets @ £175 will do you a season, and a set of wheels can be had for under £200. It could cost more than £375 if you fall off in the wet and destroy your bike. I did £500 worth of damage when I hit Mike at Cadwell. Fairing upper Fairing stay Front wheel Clip on Screen Front tyre (took a chuck out) Brake disc damaged ...and it was a pretty low key crash. I know what you're saying Phil, but sometimes £300 spent in the right direction isn't such a bad thing. Plus having spare wheels means you have something to sell on - You can sell porting on Ebay! |
375 quid i dont have m8............and can you imagine the market price for spare wheels and discs.......you fell of in the dry...?? and all the off's so far have been in the dry.??......i would much rather have the saved 375 in the bank or not on my credit card in case of the off..............its not a limitless pit ya know...
so theoritically i could crash in the dry and cost 500, spend 375 plus on wets n wheels and it never rains.....if it rains ( i have ridden two races in the wet SoT) i guess its a question of the rider and the ability to stay on.......
If a Real deal could be struck for each competitor to get a set of wets at the start of the season for a nominal cost..if they are not used then we can give back.!..then that could be of interest....thoughts.?
If money was not the issue, or trying to keep the DD series affordable enabling all types of people to try their hand at racing ! then we could have : -
Wets on wheels
Warmers
Generators
unlimited bike mods ie forks! tuning !
10 - 12 race meetings
slicks or free tyres
and a grid of 10.................
I guess imho for people that want to step up and have the facilty to choose some of the above then move to SoT or Mini Twins.
Keep the series Basic Fun Competative affordable and it will grow and be the success it already is.................
Phil
of the soap box now....