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[bradders]

Originally Posted by 955SP

Right now if I won the lottery or managed to save A LOT I will be signing up for the 848 series next year, unless there is another DD alternative.

me too - and you got a mega bargain there mush

[Chaz]

what stops me going into class A is the issues with ECU I've seen. I dont have much idea mechanically so fixing anything myself is difficult, and I doint have £800 to chuck at a Nemesis to make sure the ECU wont fail

Otherwise, if I race next year I'd be very tempted to trade up


No problems with ecu's now Paul as we have the technology to get into them can get rid of code no need to match to clocks don't need coded key, can even reprogram so no need for a power comander, much cheaper than a Nemesis, much less fiddling about than carbs.

[bradders]

interesting my view is so far out from reality, as IO thought it was rockind-horse non nmatched ecu or mega expensive replacement. I have seen a few go, or at least thats what peolpe said, last year and without it matching the cloks kaput; its going no where

for me, i could do with a few more horses to shift my bulk, and I was very close to selling mine and buying one of those which were fo sale before this season started

I think making peolpe move up would be an option to discuss, maybe linked to time in the series and/or position in the championship. Top 5 move up?? 3 years move up?? But then if you cant afford the change, means not racing at all and falling grids...what's the answer? Carrot or big stick? or get rid of class A??

[Chaz]

The best way to move on with DD would be to have a power to weight ratio limit open to any air cooled Ducati plenty of them about, or just change the engine.

[bradders]

Originally Posted by Chaz

The best way to move on with DD would be to have a power to weight ratio limit open to any air cooled Ducati plenty of them about, or just change the engine.

bike + rider weight minimum limit would be good

[Simps]

Originally Posted by bradders

bike + rider weight minimum limit would be good

Would suit me, had a jump on the scales this morning to see Im the wrong side of 14 1/2 stone.

If I were 15 years younger, 1/2 my weight and about a foot shorter I would have liked to try and do this racing stuff seriously!

[Simps]

Perhaps this chap could build us a bunch of bikes for a series...


http://www.corseperformance.co.uk/projects/15-heritage

[chris.p]

My own thoughts for Class A would be (as a few have said) use the 696 Monster, if you have not ridden one, get out and try one


Chris

[bradders]

Originally Posted by 955SP

Perhaps this chap could build us a bunch of bikes for a series...


http://www.corseperformance.co.uk/projects/15-heritage

nice...but may not fit the budget racing tag

[mat2hew]

Originally Posted by 955SP

Would suit me, had a jump on the scales this morning to see Im the wrong side of 14 1/2 stone.

If I were 15 years younger, 1/2 my weight and about a foot shorter I would have liked to try and do this racing stuff seriously!

I havn't been 14½ stone since I was 14½ years old! - You light weight!

I think Chas is right though, and it would benifit "the larger man" as they could have a heavier bike with more power, a lighter fellow or lady could have a super quick light weight machine.

Matt