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NZ VMX series
« on: August 14, 2013, 10:14:01 am »
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.
« Last Edit: August 14, 2013, 03:36:01 pm by TM bill »

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Re: NZ VMX series
« Reply #1 on: August 14, 2013, 11:41:34 am »
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.
Poke that bone back in and wrap it up tight sport - I am racing the second moto.

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« Reply #2 on: August 14, 2013, 11:46:28 am »
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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« Reply #3 on: August 14, 2013, 12:49:39 pm »
Looks good to me Bill.
I will have to start working on the sober drivers again this year.

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« Reply #4 on: August 14, 2013, 12:55:11 pm »
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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« Reply #5 on: August 14, 2013, 01:25:27 pm »
Good rules, William. And no MNZ.

Real racing... 8)
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« Reply #6 on: August 14, 2013, 01:38:27 pm »
I might just have to come over for the final round.
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« Reply #7 on: August 14, 2013, 02:13:51 pm »
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.
Poke that bone back in and wrap it up tight sport - I am racing the second moto.

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Re: NZ VMX series
« Reply #8 on: August 14, 2013, 02:14:19 pm »
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
Poke that bone back in and wrap it up tight sport - I am racing the second moto.

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Re: NZ VMX series
« Reply #9 on: August 14, 2013, 02:20:58 pm »
TM 250 are the same Tm 125 only 30mm

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« Reply #10 on: August 14, 2013, 02:29:06 pm »
I might just have to come over for the final round.
Bring it on Uncle,
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Re: NZ VMX series
« Reply #11 on: August 14, 2013, 02:41:05 pm »
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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« Reply #12 on: August 14, 2013, 02:49:22 pm »
Hi Tony
No truth to that rumour.

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« Reply #13 on: August 14, 2013, 02:52:00 pm »
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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Re: NZ VMX series
« Reply #14 on: August 14, 2013, 03:04:56 pm »
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
« Last Edit: August 14, 2013, 03:06:39 pm by Ted »
81 YZ 465 H   77 RM 125 B