Moto America Superstock 600

The only problem is (and this may turn off some OEMs and would certainly turn off privateer teams) is that some bikes make MUCH better race bikes in bare bones SS trim while almost everything can be made good in proper SBK trim.

 

Now you're talking politics.

 

I know he's cheating, 'cause I'm cheating and he's beating me!

 

Current top 10 for World Superstock 600 at least has a mix of manufacturers:
1. T. RAZGATLIOGLU KAWASAKI 75
2. F. CARICASULO HONDA 45
3. M. RINALDI KAWASAKI 40
4. N. TUULI YAMAHA 38
5. G. DUWELZ YAMAHA 33
6. J. PUFFE KAWASAKI 24
7. A. TUCCI KAWASAKI 20
8. A. FERNANDEZ HONDA 18
9. I. MIKHALCHIK KAWASAKI 18
10. D. STIRPE KAWASAKI 14

Looks like bone stock engines except slotted cam gears. Only thing that looks expensive is the electronics budget still isn't that cheap (~3000 euro).

Even a couple of Hondas which was the one I thought most people thought was the worst.

 

a true stock class is good for everyone. Including my broke ass.

 

Are you going to change your safety wiring requirements to go along with MotoAmerica as well?

 

I tell ya what that is one thing I was gratefull for as many times as we changed Knapps wheels all weekend...

 

I didn't realize their rules differed on that until the end of the weekend...I safety-wired so many time for nothing!!! Sigh, live an learn.

 

not speaking for Wera but his rules are kinda the standard in club racing, most other clubs adopt wera wiring rules. i think its a good thing and should remain, because club racers dont check their shit as often as pro teams with paid mechanics etc.

just my .02

 

Mechanics get Paid at the track?

 

I love the idea of a stock class, and it seems that's where the rules are headed. I just *wish* more brands would be represented. MA SS from Road A, out of 30 bikes 22 were Yamaha R6s.

It's the manufacturer's fault, really. If they came out with contingency and race kits readily available more people would dive in!

On another note, I do like the TV programming. Sure it's not perfect, I wish they showed more racing and less drone shots, and more running order than the top 3. But it's miles better than we've had in the last few years. One step at a time. Hopefully the next step would be to show the Superbike race in it's entirety and highlights of the support classes.....

 

I've heard that before lol So true so true lol

I thought the same thing about the Hondas. I hope they come out with a new one soon. I hope its bad fucking ass too when they do. They have the technology.

 

Man you just came and hung out in our pits last year. Had I known, I'd have tossed you a wrench!

 

I always snickered at how Duhamel, while leading an AMA Superbike race had his shifter linkage fall off, something that has always been wired on a bike I prepared. He would have given HD their first VR1000 win and probably saved the program.

 

Gotcha

 

Beer and cigs!!!

 

:up: I actually wish MA would have the same level of requirements that WERA does on safety wire. The whole argument that pro teams don't need the same rules because they're "pro" and don't make mistakes is just stupid.

I also agree that less motor work is better for beginners... lowers the barriers to be competitive.

 

Shakey Shakey!!!

 

You forgot about the luxurious sleeping arrangements..... a few towels to cover up with in the trailer..... by the motorycle... ha ha ha