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[dickieducati]

Originally posted by ali
I'm also working on the assumption that the series will be a success
Ali

well it wont be if people dont actually stop talking and actually committ themselves by putting the deposit down in the next 2 odd weeks.

there's plenty of talk but not alot of action.

and, yes, i do include myself in this.

[skidlids]

http://www.moto-one.com.au/performance/600monto680.html

http://www.moto-one.com.au/performan...p2vmodels.html

http://www.moto-one.com.au/performance/620sport.html

[ChrisBushell]

Ok boys,

The postman has been and I now have 4 deposits sitiing in a file in my study.

This with the level of interest being shown would imply that we are going to get this organised for next year, please send in your deposits Pronto!

Chris

[Rocker]

Originally posted by Jools
Cool...I would love to have a crack at this. What with all the expense I've got next year, I doubt I will be able to afford it even on the cheap...

But if I could, I've already got my race bike sorted out LOOK HERE a P-reg carby 600 SS that the owner reckons makes 110 Bhp...

Still, if it did make 110 Bhp it would make a nice change...me having twice as much power as all youse boys instead of half as much.

"Mwah ha ha ha"

He may claim 110BHP but he goes on to admit that it handles like a '70s 250 Honda.
Have you seen his feedback rating

[Monty]

Looking at the charts Skids attached (thanks Kev) it would appear that the 620ie is the weapon of choice(for me) which is what I had expected having compared specs. The older 600 engine can be got to similar levels by using the big bore kit and will have more mid range torque simply by dint of capacity effect-the 620 will rev easier at the top end.
What all this boils down to is if you can get a 620ie do so, all you need is cans and a modded airbox to go racing ( as well as the obvious removal of road kit, lockwiring, catch tray etc)
If you can only run to a 600 to start with don't worry since you can upgrade with the big bore and finish up with a competitive bike for less cost-it's your choice.

John

[TP]

Well I was thinking of an ie as well but I'm waiting on a ruling to see if they'll be allowed on the grid or not.

[louigi]

Natty just rang me and suggested a good idea.
I build a 600 monster racer during the closed season, enter it for the challenge, so that folk who cant afford to buy a bike and race for a whole season, or leading the championship and binned their ride. Can hire it per meeting, this will enable celeberty riders like "wiggly" weeksy or "footpeg" Felix, to have a go?
They did a similar thing with the S4 challenge when there was always a spare place on the grid and obscure riders were plucked from the high street and chucked in at the back of the grid, funnily it was usually them that won!
If I get some positive feedback I will purchase a bike and start the process. I got some bits to build a well trick little Monster.
spanners are out!

[ali]

Top idea Rich. Go easy on the special ingredients though! I've seen your special stock and it'd put a BSB team to shame....

[Felix]

Rich, I'd love to think that I would take you up on such an offer for a guest appearance. If nothing else, it would make it harder for Weeksy to get a top 5 finish.

[ChrisBushell]

Boys,

It looks by the way that the posts are slowing down, that we maybe getting closer to the decision point now.

Certainly I go back to the point that we want to be inclusive rather than exclusive.

The only option appears to be to run 2 sections on the grid:

1) 583 std engines

2) 674 & 620IE engines

The tyres, control or not, I think is something we can agree or not once we have a group and a majority vote will take it. I am however mindfull of peoples preferances for makes of tyres, I am very fussy on my Motogiro racers about my tyres.

I suggest that twin discs should be allowed, even if not originally fitted; with an appropriate master cylinder.

Does that satisfy people?

Chris