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Clubroom => General Discussion => Topic started by: TM BILL on August 14, 2013, 10:14:01 am
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We are having a meeting this saturday to sort out our new VMX series for 2013 /2014
This is just my personal draft of what i will propose at the meeting . I will update when we have dates / classes and rules confirmed . We will start in Oct and go through till April /May 5 or 6 rounds .
Any input welcomed good or bad :)
This series of events is in essence a group of old (and not so old ) Fullas and Fullesses reliving the glory days of Motocross ( Scrambling ) . The emphasis is to have a good time and good racing on motorcycles that cover the evolution of MX bikes before they all became beige.
Our aim is to leave the bullshit hairdresser mentality that comes with modern MX behind and one day at a time step back to simpler times when Sex was safe, racing was dangerous and drugs were a weekend recreation not a daily prescription.
No bikes model year later than 1990 are catered for at these events, please respect this and avoid being told “sorry you can’t ride that here “ by leaving any later model bikes at home . We have extended the cut off to 1990 as we feel this was really the end of real development of MX bikes until the new world 4 strokes were introduced.
All these events are run by volunteer enthusiasts just like you ,so dont be shy feel free to offer a hand when you can .
What do I need to bring to enter?.
A dirt bike up to 1990 model (see classes below)
Compulsory Safety gear, Helmet, full length boots, gloves, body armour or full length back protector, long sleeve shirt, suitable MX pants or jeans, goggles are recommended.
A good attitude, no whingers , whiners , mummies boys , or dickheads .
A sober driver (for after match function) we are responsible host .
Your own food and drink.
A signed entry form / indemnity and entry fee in cash ( no cheques , eftpos, or credit given )
International riders ( no charge )
What do I leave at home .
Any motorcycles post 1990 models
Bad attitudes
Pets ( 2 legged dogs are ok as long as they are sociable , and you are happy to share )
Do I need a racing licence? Short answer NO not for these events. (we will be happy to sell you a race licence $100.00 for the series but only if you feel the need to waste money on a pointless piece of paper , MNZ provides this service at a higher rate than ours )
Classes? TBC
Classic ( Circa 74 ) 185cc 2st, 250cc 4st , 250cc 2st , 400cc 4st , Open
Max 4” Rear suspension travel , Max 7” Front suspension travel. Bikes must look like they were available no later than 1974 , Twin shock or Cantilever suspension, drum brakes and air cooled only
Classic 2 ( Circa 77 ) 185cc 2st , 250cc 4st , 250cc 2st ,400cc 4st , Open
Max 9" suspension travel front and rear . Bikes must look like they were available no later than 1977, Twin shock or Cantilever suspension , and drum brakes only ( water cooling must be period )
Evo ( Circa 1981 ) 185cc 2st, 250cc 4st , 250cc 2st ,400cc 4st , Open
Bikes must look like they were available no later than 1981,Twin shock or Cantilever suspension ( no linkage suspension ) drum brakes only, (water cooling must be period )
Pre 1986 185cc 2st ,250cc 4st , 250cc 2st , 400cc 4st , Open
Bikes are first generation of linkage suspension bikes up to and including 1985 models . No components ( other than consumables ) newer than 1985 to be fitted , no rear disc brakes , Upside down forks restricted to period White power and Simons only. No wavy disc rotors .
Pre 1991 All capacities all in Open
Bikes are second generation linkage bikes up to and including 1990 models. No components (other than consumables) newer than 1990 to be fitted, no wavy disc rotors.
Why no wavy disc? Cos there gay and if you had a wavy disc back in the day it was because you had run up the arse of something and bent your factory straight disc or you had a crook back .
All machines to be adequately silenced. All know all smart arses will be silenced .
All bikes to be in good mechanical order and safe to compete in competition . Responsibility to ensure bike is in safe working order is entirely the rider of that machines responsibility .
Eligibility scrutineers decision is final as to what class bikes fit into . In the event that a bike is considered to be post 1990 or post 1990 parts fitted machine may be excluded from the event .
If in doubt about a bikes eligibility email with detailed photos of bike to [email protected] prior to bringing bike to an event.
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OK, I am liking this already - can run both my RM125S and RM125N and not have to decide which one is more fun in the generic class :)
Oh Bill - that is of course if you can point me to some fork tubey things for the 125S ..... the rust holes is letting the oils out.
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Russ i dont have any spare but RM 125A ones work ok or XL motorsport ones , DR 250S i think ,Will try to think of other options . You need 35 mm diameter by approx 580mm long.
Cheers Bill
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Looks good to me Bill.
I will have to start working on the sober drivers again this year.
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Rusty are your forks rusty cause you live in the Tron? lol
Check GT185 fork tubes as well,could use on Tm125 not sure about RMA
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Good rules, William. And no MNZ.
Real racing... 8)
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I might just have to come over for the final round.
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Rusty are your forks rusty cause you live in the Tron? lol
Check GT185 fork tubes as well,could use on Tm125 not sure about RMA
Chur - Am pretty sure TM125 & RM125S are the same even though a different part number. I bent my RM badly a month after getting it and we swapped the forks from my TM if I remember that far back.
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Russ i dont have any spare but RM 125A ones work ok or XL motorsport ones , DR 250S i think ,Will try to think of other options . You need 35 mm diameter by approx 580mm long.
Cheers Bill
Good stuff
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TM 250 are the same Tm 125 only 30mm
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I might just have to come over for the final round.
Bring it on Uncle,
I have a bike being prepared for you as we speak:
(http://i659.photobucket.com/albums/uu317/suzuki43/Ct1_zps7ddb1a96.jpg)
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Any truth to the rumour of a round in Liz's backyard?
Looking forward to seeing the dates to arrange time off work, hopefully no round mid January though
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Hi Tony
No truth to that rumour.
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That's a really sweet RM project Craig but its too new and shiny for me, I'd end up hurting it....or it hurting me, whichever came first ;D. I'll be content to toodle around on Bazza's old B44 ;).
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Alloy arm 125 B , cool for Classic 2 ( circa 77 ) ?
If so I don't think I can get the full 9 feet ( 9' ) of suspension travel in it..hehe
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That's a really sweet RM project Craig but its too new and shiny for me, I'd end up hurting it....or it hurting me, whichever came first ;D. I'll be content to toodle around on Bazza's old B44 ;).
Hopefully have the bugs ironed out of this Mark so you can take her for a spin :)
(http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e204/tmbill/Bryan%20wade%20wanganui/427107_305904332800099_100001416057543_798997_1860896085_n.jpg) (http://s40.photobucket.com/user/tmbill/media/Bryan%20wade%20wanganui/427107_305904332800099_100001416057543_798997_1860896085_n.jpg.html)
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I remember that day Bill, still have a couple of videos of the starting attempts
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Alloy arm 125 B , cool for Classic 2 ( circa 77 ) ?
If so I don't think I can get the full 9 feet ( 9' ) of suspension travel in it..hehe
Would love to see you Ted :)
I can put an alloy arm in this one for you so you feel at home ;D
(http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e204/tmbill/Bills%20bikes/Billsbikes2009061.jpg) (http://s40.photobucket.com/user/tmbill/media/Bills%20bikes/Billsbikes2009061.jpg.html)
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I remember that day Bill, still have a couple of videos of the starting attempts
Did you get a video of the back of it at the last rd Tony with your Go Pro ;) Lucky for you fullas it wouldnt start that day at Wanganui , i felt bad taking all the gold home in the other classes
(http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e204/tmbill/Bryan%20wade%20wanganui/ClassicTwinshock382.jpg) (http://s40.photobucket.com/user/tmbill/media/Bryan%20wade%20wanganui/ClassicTwinshock382.jpg.html)
(http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e204/tmbill/Bryan%20wade%20wanganui/419882_305914022799130_100001416057543_799104_2066000960_n.jpg) (http://s40.photobucket.com/user/tmbill/media/Bryan%20wade%20wanganui/419882_305914022799130_100001416057543_799104_2066000960_n.jpg.html)
(http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e204/tmbill/Bryan%20wade%20wanganui/422944_305909486132917_100001416057543_799039_1137282378_n.jpg) (http://s40.photobucket.com/user/tmbill/media/Bryan%20wade%20wanganui/422944_305909486132917_100001416057543_799039_1137282378_n.jpg.html)
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Bill, Change the 9' text in Classic 2 to 9" travel before you get 10 foot tall bikes turning up in Circa 77 ::)
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Thanks Ted ;D will do
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suzuki59 you never know about your backyard!!
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Good stuff young Bill - No MA crap, any paddock just plain old fun
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Hopefully have the bugs ironed out of this Mark so you can take her for a spin :)
Oh well Bill, if you insist ;D
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suzuki59 you never know about your backyard!!
True Bazza never say never ;D
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TM 250 are the same Tm 125 only 30mm
Correct. When I thought about it I only had the old TM250 and my RH when I was on the 125S so they had to come from the TM250 - be 35mm