bleedin eck, I agree with something Weeksy is saying
I like the idea of 2 warm up laps - why not put it to New Era Monty? They'll say no at first as time is really tight, but it's worth a try.
Kev, I agree absolutely with what you're saying about tyres mate, it's another way and as long as it's the rules, nobody will bat an eyelid. Thing is here, that we (you, it's nothing to do with me), have a choice - normally you wouldn't. Any moulded tyre would be a very good rule as it is with 600's, 400's etc etc. If I were racing, I'd me just as happy with that as with a control tyre. Only thing for me would be that I'd have an SC for the dry, maybe a 207rr if it was damp and wets if wet. Buying one 'all rounder' tyre to keep your costs down (a Desmo Due objective and something most seem to want to do), still means you need two sets of wheels and tyres and all the expense and hassle that goes with it - again, not knocking it, I'd personally prefer it that way, but does it fit within the spirit of what Monty is trying to do?
As for the bikes being even for 'fair' racing, I don't think they are and as in my previous posts when this started up - I still think it should have been a one make series, no mods whatsoever, but the rules are set. Will a different bike make a difference? Oh yes it will! Believe me, 1 BHP makes a difference in the CB500 class, you can just see the faster bikes pulling away from you on the straight, albeit inch by inch, it still means that you come out of the corner first and they go into the next first unless you're better on the brakes/do a decent block overtake as suggested by Weeksy.
We're all arguing over the finer points - in a few months time you'll all be on the grid and it won't matter a jot - you'll be racing and that's what it's all about, whatever the rules. Did anyone see Scratchin tonight? Is it March yet?
WeeJohnyB