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[Shaggyboy]

Originally Posted by 848spence

Please keep it the same as im currently looking at buying a class b bike to race next year, or even end of this season

Me too!! In the last few weeks I have got a van, a standard SS600 & s/h leathers, and I've got my ACU course on Monday. Now I just need to get the bike sorted, and the rest of my gear and my licence, aiming to race at Pembrey in July (I hope), trouble is I'm skint now.

[Jolley]

Really no need to worry about Class B. Im 100% sure it will be the same for many years yet. This is more about what can be done for class A (or an additional Class).

[848spence]

Originally Posted by Shaggyboy

Me too!! In the last few weeks I have got a van, a standard SS600 & s/h leathers, and I've got my ACU course on Monday. Now I just need to get the bike sorted, and the rest of my gear and my licence, aiming to race at Pembrey in July (I hope), trouble is I'm skint now.

Well looks like i'll pick up my new bike in next few weeks,so few trackdays and maybe first race cadwell. See you there.

[bradders]

Originally Posted by 848spence

Well looks like i'll pick up my new bike in next few weeks,so few trackdays and maybe first race cadwell. See you there.

wahoo good man

[Shaggyboy]

Originally Posted by 848spence

Well looks like i'll pick up my new bike in next few weeks,so few trackdays and maybe first race cadwell. See you there.

I am planning a trip to watch the guys at Angelsey are you planning to go there?

[badgerpilot]

The rules should be simple, keep it cheap and keep it cheerful.

They're the reasons 90% of us joined the series. I ain't got JHP's knowledge or Bill Gate's bank balance so whatever happens keep class B the same. As Bradders made clear, if it ain't broke don't try an fix it.

[Simps]

Originally Posted by baconmaker72

The rules should be simple, keep it cheap and keep it cheerful.

They're the reasons 90% of us joined the series. I ain't got JHP's knowledge or Bill Gate's bank balance so whatever happens keep class B the same. As Bradders made clear, if it ain't broke don't try an fix it.

I agree, what I think is class B should stay exactly how it is but that class A should be a definite step up / forward. Be a novice in class b a couple of years, get a taste for racing but are too scared/poor for 848 then move into Class A, which I propose to be a 696 cup. I think that 620 and 695 should be eligible but advanced tuning is allowed up to the 696 stock quoted figure.

I don't think power/weight is such a good idea. It's too messy and too much effort. The 695 has the same engine in the older chasis so is cheaper but I think that we should encourage buying the 696 for a one make cup that Ducati might take an interest in.

Those who do class B a couple of years can and want to move up can save up a bit extra and get the later bike but with same entrance fees? The amount peeps spend on powder coating, painting new updated parts at tge end of each season it wouldn't be much more.

Anyone like the sound of a proper 696 cup?

[bradders]

Originally Posted by 955SP

IThose who do class B a couple of years can and want to move up can save up a bit extra and get the later bike but with same entrance fees? The amount peeps spend on powder coating, painting new updated parts at tge end of each season it wouldn't be much more.

but they would want to do that to a 696 too

must admit I am amazed at the lack of 620 race bieks out there. At one time, it almost had a full grid of its own, and I'm sure in the eraly days there were easily as many A as B, or at least very close. Seems the last 3 years it has fallen off pretty sharply, whereby I think Brands had 7.

Anyone have any concreet ideas why? Maybe we all promote B class because its what most of us race and is fuller? Could simply finding some bikes (!) and promoting A be the way forward? Still a good novice class when you compare to even 400s racing

[dunlop0_1]

This topic of updating DD has been debated so many times my own thread on the matter last year gained over a hundred replies.

I for one would not be prepared to go and spend 5k on a 696 to do exactly the same racing. I really do not think DD needs updating in a way that means you have to spend wads of cash. It is meant to be budget racing so lets keep within those guide lines.

The subject of wets/warmers will always raise it's head as many people I have spoken with who show some intrest in DD are put off by the lack of this choice.

What does it matter if there are 7 or 70 A bikes on the grid?

Can we just get on with racing please.

[848spence]

Originally Posted by Shaggyboy

I am planning a trip to watch the guys at Angelsey are you planning to go there?

Well was looking to go to snetterton with bradders but been told today at my new work place i wont be able to go