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Old 04-Sep-2006, 11:27
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"Maybe the method was not the best/nicest way of having to do that but it was the ONLY way for it to happen."
Absolutely correct-and that's how it happens in racing.
As it happens there are all sorts of ways in which you could modify a 583 or 618 bike to make it faster which are illegal-and for most of them the only way to prove it would be to strip the engine. I for one didn't believe that Doms bike was illegal-but it could have been-it has now been officially proved to be completely class legal. So once again, well done to Dom for riding the wheels off it and proving to you all that it can be done-and with only a K&N filter and slip on cans-so there is actually a bit more to come-not that it's needed................
Also very well done to Antonye for having the courage of his convictions-you may not all have liked it but it has silenced the detractors once and for all.

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Old 04-Sep-2006, 11:34
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"Maybe the method was not the best/nicest way of having to do that but it was the ONLY way for it to happen."
Absolutely correct-and that's how it happens in racing.
As it happens there are all sorts of ways in which you could modify a 583 or 618 bike to make it faster which are illegal-and for most of them the only way to prove it would be to strip the engine. I for one didn't believe that Doms bike was illegal-but it could have been-it has now been officially proved to be completely class legal. So once again, well done to Dom for riding the wheels off it and proving to you all that it can be done-and with only a K&N filter and slip on cans-so there is actually a bit more to come-not that it's needed................
Also very well done to Antonye for having the courage of his convictions-you may not all have liked it but it has silenced the detractors once and for all.

John

Wise words monty. I agree.

And I think it also proves that dom's results now show he is a candidate for a sponsor with money to burn in a bigger series
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Old 04-Sep-2006, 12:03
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well - I was looking to join in the "fun" of DD next season, as it seemed to be just what club racing should be about - racing for the enjoyment!
how wrong can you be?
is it really so hard to believe dom is just a better rider, and a worthy champion?
anybody who has been involved in the protest and the whispers should take a long look at themselves, and measure their ego's.
this has really been shameful, and makes a mockery of the whole concept.
I read chass's post, and sincerely hope he doesn't pull out for next year. I fully understand why he feels this way though - a lot of time, effort and money has been given, and I'm not sure I would want to be back there next year after being treated this way.
you would be a loss to the paddock chass.
I hope the £250 goes to chass to help with the rebuild costs.
and dom, I hope the champagne just tastes sweeter now all the people who thought you may have been cheating have egg on their faces.
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Old 04-Sep-2006, 12:00
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Originally Posted by Monty
"Maybe the method was not the best/nicest way of having to do that but it was the ONLY way for it to happen."
Absolutely correct-and that's how it happens in racing.
As it happens there are all sorts of ways in which you could modify a 583 or 618 bike to make it faster which are illegal-and for most of them the only way to prove it would be to strip the engine. I for one didn't believe that Doms bike was illegal-but it could have been-it has now been officially proved to be completely class legal. So once again, well done to Dom for riding the wheels off it and proving to you all that it can be done-and with only a K&N filter and slip on cans-so there is actually a bit more to come-not that it's needed................
Also very well done to Antonye for having the courage of his convictions-you may not all have liked it but it has silenced the detractors once and for all.

John

Now all I have to do is rebuild my bike & pay the bill DD is supposed to cheap haaar bloody haaar.
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Old 04-Sep-2006, 12:06
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DD is cheap RACING - I have to pay 1000 - 1200 for a 5 speed close ratio cluster for my classics, and thats only the gears and shafts.
My classic tyres costs 120 -130 EACH.
I have to get squish pistons made specially at up to 150 each !
A bare race frame and swinging arm costs 1200
(I hope Sue doesnt see this )
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Old 04-Sep-2006, 12:09
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DD is cheap RACING - I have to pay 1000 - 1200 for a 5 speed close ratio cluster for my classics, and thats only the gears and shafts.
My classic tyres costs 120 -130 EACH.
I have to get squish pistons made specially at up to 150 each !
A bare race frame and swinging arm costs 1200
(I hope Sue doesnt see this )

Phil you are missing the point, go polish your cup)
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Old 04-Sep-2006, 12:10
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DD is cheap RACING - I have to pay 1000 - 1200 for a 5 speed close ratio cluster for my classics, and thats only the gears and shafts.
My classic tyres costs 120 -130 EACH.
I have to get squish pistons made specially at up to 150 each !
A bare race frame and swinging arm costs 1200
(I hope Sue doesnt see this )


DD is not just CHEAP racing.....there are bikes out there that have had well over 5k spent on them......and there are rounds which have cost people well over 500 quid to enter........racing is not cheap...dd is not cheap....but it is one of the most cost effective ways to go racing.............

cheap....i laugh at that
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Old 04-Sep-2006, 12:12
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cheap....i laugh at that

...and your mother is a hamster!!

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Old 04-Sep-2006, 12:32
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DD is not just CHEAP racing.....there are bikes out there that have had well over 5k spent on them......and there are rounds which have cost people well over 500 quid to enter........racing is not cheap...dd is not cheap....but it is one of the most cost effective ways to go racing.............

cheap....i laugh at that

I've made a small fortune racing.........






but i started out with a large one!
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Old 04-Sep-2006, 12:48
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but i started out with a large one!

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