Tech / superstock legality question about Rad hoses

Really? You went with pistons on that joke and not rods?…..

 

The pistons is where the power is

 

We’ll, obviously…

 

I don't think it explicitly says you can change grips, but I don't see stock grips out there. Same with aftermarket pre-drilled bolts for safety wire. Doesn't say you can add a sock / cover to your brake reservoir. Doesn't say you can't add a zip tie to your fork leg to measure travel.

 

A few have asked what bike you have. You probably could've had one on the way from a fellow racer if they knew what you needed.

 

Im re-iterating what the Chapter says.

When it comes to engine cooling, are hoses gonna give you 10 horsepower? No.

I agree that clipons and socks are not mentioned in the Chapter.

But when you start getting closer to the power plant and its efficiency I would define the rules as literal rather than speculative with Wera's interpretation.

 

Fair point. There's definitely grey area, and that's unavoidable.

My recommendation to the OP would be to send an E-Mail to WERA directly. Might get a quicker response than he will here. I think he's got a valid question, and a simple 'yes' or 'no' will determine his options and next course of action.

 

Clipons are specifically addressed in my quick glance at the superstock rules... As are alternative fasteners/hardware for bodywork...

 

The aftermarket ones are generally made to increase cooling. Motor guys can expand upon that.

 

They don't. Even Samco doesn't claim that they do. They're OEM sized, so they don't increase coolant volume. They're silicone, which is a more expensive (and durable and flexible) material than the OEM rubber hoses. Coolant cools. Hoses just hose.

I'm not a motor guy and I can't even remember the last time I stayed at a Holiday Inn, so take my advice on the topic as such.

 

UN F'N Real.
This has got to be one of the stupidest threads in all of Roadracing.

If you get beat in a race and blame it on aftermarket radiator hoses....
You just suck and should sell your sh!t and move on to synchronize swimming.

 

What if the hose doesn't identify as a hose that day? Maybe it feels like identifying as a radiator on that specific day.

OH and I concur with @tawzx12r

 

And double bubbles increase your top speed by 50% too

 

@Mongo Direct replacement, Same size rad hose, Nothing bigger or smaller

 

If anyone protests based on changing radiator hoses, guaranteed the entire paddock will know who they are very quickly. Seems like a waste of Sean’s time to even address it.

 

If it aint in the the rules you betcherass it does

 

This. Or gone to Ebay and paid $15 for one off a bike wadded up with 8 miles on it.