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Thanks Sean. I am toying with the idea. First step is a track evening. The bike may need some sorting and the rider definitely does.

Hello Gear Tech Experts I am looking at a helmet that shows up as ECE 2205 rated in numerous web entries. I have found that a particular instance of this helmet does not have a label or sticker that calls out ECE 2205, but it does have a sewn in label that shows an E in a circle followed by a...

Jon Thanks for the info. I also recall watching an incident on which an oil filter seal failed on a bike with an aftermarket fairing going into turn 1 at Stratotech. It wasn't on a Honda and it wasn't pretty for the following rider. Cheers

Thanks guys. I believe that capturing oil in a bellypan with consistency is pretty challenging. There are other reasons to consider aftermarket bodywork but on the subject at hand whether it is instructors (or new folks on a budget) I wouldn't go down the path of mandating aftermarket bodywork.

Justin What is the motivation behind the proposed aftermarket body work rule change? If I manage to get back on the track next year I would not object to a bike that passes 2017 tech rules being on track. The questions I would have would be related to how traffic is dealt with and which...

I am looking for a TTR 125. It must be the "big wheel" version with the disc front brake. I am cheap but sort of reasonable. My budget is closer to $1,000 than $2,000. Doesn't have to be cosmetically perfect. Drop me a note if you have one. Regards, Todd

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A pair of questions for the forum moderators: why is 2017 discussion thread on rules pinned while the 2018 one isn't?

Just a (fun) observation. The rule book must be in pretty good shape if one of the hottest topics is on race numbers. :-)

From what I recall early generation R6s had "razor sharp" handling. I read this as not a good first race bike. A good first race bike provides lots of feedback. Feedback tells you that you are trying to do something that the bike/tire combo can't deliver on. The initial purchase price of a...

Dave you have done a great job in so many more important areas, but I miss the "Shout Box". It was fun to drop in and make a random comment. Congrats to all the racers this year. Some very impressive progress was made by so many. If anyone is looking for a couple of race related activities...

I recommend checking out the AMRA. That bike would be fun on a go cart track like Strathmore. Either that our find a parking lot, get some traffic cones and invite a few friends. :-)

Hey Brian For those of us watching from a distance are the team lists (members) available? Thanks

If you are picking a 4 cylinder bike to race the 2 best options are the 600 or the 1000. In club racing the rider is the dominant factor in the results, and Castrol is not tight enough to reward a 750 over a 1000. Yes a good rider on a 750 can beat another club racer on a 1000, but the same...

Nice work on the timing system updates Dave. I got drawn into "watching" some of the races on Race Hero this weekend.