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[Rattler]

Originally posted by paynep

Oh, and no carbon microns should be allowed!!

Cheers, Paul

Envy is a terrible thing - and so is being 2nd !!!!

Tim

[skidlids]

Paul (Bradders) for anybody that wants to give racing ago and already has a 600 or 620 Ducati in the family it is seriously worth considering giving it a go.

Cost of entries for the series is just over £500 from what I can gather, One front tyre and two rears should get you through the four rounds. A bellypan/catch tank will be required and investing in damaged tank/bodywork from a breakers would be worth while. Other than that its the normal costs associatted with trackdays, fuel for bike, fuel for car or van, food.

It will NOT cost huge amounts for those already with a bike, no matter what the rules, about £1200 to £1500 spread over a bit of time. And there will be pleanty of support in the way of tools, knowledge etc

Don't worry about having a very competitive bike from the off, initially there will be far more to come from the rider than the bike in a lot of cases. And if you decide you like it and the bike is starting to hold you back you can then spend a bit more on the bike.

I would love to get my hands on a couple of 600SS's and prep, one fully similar to how I raced my 748/916. About £2500 worth all in of bike, pipe, K&N Jet kit, brake hoses, reworked shock and forks, rearsets, SPS disc and do the other to a basic stage one about £1700 all in of bike, pipe, K&N and jet kit and see how much difference there is on the track.

Two bikes for about what my GSXR600 race bike is worth.
I would then have one to rent out, hopefully to Senna3.

[TP]

A couple of questions ..

1. When will we know what the definitive rules are?

2. When will we know if New Era will host us or not (and therefore which tracks definitely?)?

3. (This may have been covered, please humour me) Is the go - no go for the series based on having 25 deposits by the 5th of Nov (1st day of the Motorbike show)? If so, can we please have a running tally of people paid up?

4. Can I drop a 1000DS motor in mine because I'm a fat basteward?

[ChrisBushell]

Boys & Girls,

There is so much in this thread now that it is making my brain hurt!

To answer TPs questions 1st:
1. Definative rules need to be in place by the end of the month.

2. meeting with New Era in two weeks

3. Assuming that New Era is a go, then we need to be certain of 25 entrants early in November.

3a. We now have 5 deposits in the file as of this morning. I am not cashing any of the cheques or CCs until we know that we have a goer.

4. No you cant have a 1000, try the "you are what you eat diet" off the telly, after a couple of weeks I have shifted nearly a stone!

Chris

[ChrisBushell]

Overall I see it as a couple of issues:

1. Do we allow 620s in, my view is yes.

2. Do we allow overbores on 583s, my view decision taken by entrants, once we know we have a goer. This wont affect the rules if we have an agreement. It will keep down costs and speeds.

We are more likely to get involvement from importers and other sponsiors if we allow current bikes and dont restrict ourselves to bikes that are out of production.

With regard to the 2nd disk argument, I am for allowing it on the grounds of saftey for novices.

On the tyre subject, I think it is for the entrants to agree (by majority) if they will accept a restricted or sinmgle choice of tyre, once we know that we have a goer.

As has been pointed out alread a 7stone jockey with ability will allways get to the front of the pack if he is up against someone who weighs 3 or more stone than him.

Chris

[dickieducati]

Originally posted by ChrisBushell

To answer TPs questions 1st:
try the "you are what you eat diet" off the telly

Chris

where do you buy fat bast*** biscuits then?

[ChrisBushell]

Dickie,

Biscuts are definately not in thebook anywhere!

Must admit that the vegtable smoothies are a really acquired taste!

Chris

[TP]

Originally posted by dickieducati

where do you buy fat bast*** biscuits then?

They are called Tim Tams and available at your local Tesco's

Try biting off each end of the biscuit, dipping one end in some port and sucking it through the biscuit - voila, you have a beautifully flavoured chocolate biscuit.

Best I make some use of that skipping rope then eh ...

[dickieducati]

Originally posted by tp-996
[Best I make some use of that skipping rope then eh ...

what.....cant find a belt big enough?

[TP]

Originally posted by dickieducati

what.....cant find a belt big enough?

From a man(?) who drinks alcopops!