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Twins cup ! I figured it out.

Discussion in 'General' started by track wagon, Jul 21, 2018.

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  1. Mblashfield

    Mblashfield Well-Known Member

    There ARE people who can take an underdog bike and make it competitive.
     
    Mblashfield, Jul 22, 2018
    #61
  2. Mblashfield

    Mblashfield Well-Known Member

    I can name at least 10 riders, that are not racing this weekend, that could win that class.
     
    Mblashfield, Jul 22, 2018
    #62
  3. Mongo

    Mongo Administrator

    Yes, there are - and they are busy getting paid to race other machinery. Knowing the top three riders I do not think that anyone without a current ride could get a legal Sportster or the Monster on the podium.
     
    Mongo, Jul 22, 2018
    #63
  4. Mblashfield

    Mblashfield Well-Known Member

    If a big dealership put an attractive program together.
     
    Mblashfield, Jul 22, 2018
    #64
  5. Mongo

    Mongo Administrator

    I'm sure you think you could.
     
    Mongo, Jul 22, 2018
    #65
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  6. regularguy

    regularguy Always Krispy

    Only if they ride an FZ07, EX650, or SV650 Because those are the only legal bikes for the class
     
    regularguy, Jul 22, 2018
    #66
  7. Mongo

    Mongo Administrator

    Delusions are always fun to watch :D
     
    Mongo, Jul 22, 2018
    #67
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  8. Mblashfield

    Mblashfield Well-Known Member

    I’m anxious to see the class evolve Into next year. I’m hoping for exciting things to happen
     
    Mblashfield, Jul 22, 2018
    #68
  9. Mblashfield

    Mblashfield Well-Known Member

    What is MA waiting for on the other bikes?
     
    Mblashfield, Jul 22, 2018
    #69
  10. regularguy

    regularguy Always Krispy

    It's not MA. MA lists the eligible bikes. It's up to the manufacturer to homologate the bike for the class.
    You should call Honda and ask them to homologate that 30 year old dung heep that you have in your garage..
     
    regularguy, Jul 22, 2018
    #70
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  11. metricdevilmoto

    metricdevilmoto Just forking around

    Go.
     
    metricdevilmoto, Jul 22, 2018
    #71
  12. Mongo

    Mongo Administrator

    The list he posted is the homologation list, it includes the Duc and HD.
     
    Mongo, Jul 22, 2018
    #72
  13. regularguy

    regularguy Always Krispy

    No it does not
     
    regularguy, Jul 22, 2018
    #73
  14. Mblashfield

    Mblashfield Well-Known Member

    Lol

    It would be cool to see a new little Honda twin!
     
    Mblashfield, Jul 22, 2018
    #74
  15. Mongo

    Mongo Administrator

    http://www.motoamericaregistration....MotoAmerica Twins Eligibilty List 4.03.18.pdf

    Listing of MotoAmerica machines eligible for 2018 Twins Cup

    TWINS CUP

    MODEL PRODUCTION PERIOD AS FROM - UNTIL

    Ducati Monster 797/797+ JAN 2017- PRESENT (pending)

    Harley Davidson Street 750 Harley Davidson Street Rod JAN 2014- PRESENT (pending)
    Harley Davidson Street Rod JAN 2017- PRESENT (pending) Kawasaki Ninja 650 JAN 2012-END (Complete)

    Kawasaki Ninja 650R JAN 2017- PRESENT(Complete)

    KTM 790 DUKE JAN 2018- PRESENT (pending)

    Suzuki SV650 S/A JAN 2003-END (Complete)
    Suzuki SV650/A JAN 2016- PRESENT (Complete)

    Yamaha FZ-07/MT-07 Yamaha JAN 2013- PRESENT (Complete)
    Yamaha XSR700 JAN 2018- PRESENT (Complete) *Pending homologation
     
    Mongo, Jul 22, 2018
    #75
  16. Mblashfield

    Mblashfield Well-Known Member

    Bradley Champion
    Valentino Rossi
    8 others...
     
    Mblashfield, Jul 22, 2018
    #76
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  17. Mblashfield

    Mblashfield Well-Known Member


    See “pending”
     
    Mblashfield, Jul 22, 2018
    #77
  18. regularguy

    regularguy Always Krispy

    If it says pending, they are not homologated, if it says complete, then you can grid up. the bikes are not legal for the class
     
    regularguy, Jul 22, 2018
    #78
  19. Mongo

    Mongo Administrator

    Rossi has a day job.

    I know Brad is fast but don't think he could outride the machine deficit.
     
    Mongo, Jul 22, 2018
    #79
  20. Gorilla George

    Gorilla George WIN

    But why would they?

    Why not put that same time, effort, and money into a bike that isn't an underdog...and make it a winner?

    Just about anything can be made decent with enough money, time, and effort. Seen the dude hauling ass around The Dragon on a Goldwing? IIRC, he has more money in setup and suspension on that bike than the MotoAmerica SBK frontrunners. So sure, it can be done...but why? Just so someone can say "I finished 9th on a bike that most consider a piece of shit". My response would be, "yeah...but you finished 9th...that other dude spent half as much money and won".
     
    Gorilla George, Jul 22, 2018
    #80
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