Reading and participating on this forum does have benefits. I don't get upset b what others may say, unless it get personnel. Some of the things it has done is make me consider the term OEM.
Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM). So if considering this correctly IMO any replacement parts should only come from the original manufacturer of the part. So Maico forks should only be replaced by Maico, showa by showa, kayaba by kayaba etc, clearly this is not practical. So in my opinion the word OEM should go, but I believe it should be replaced by components must come from EVO legal bikes (or something like that). However there also needs to be provision for replica parts and for the purpose of safety improved parts (approved by MA).
Something everyone needs to be aware of. Any submissions to the MA Board RE the proposed rule changes are only likely to stop the introduction of the change/s not change it to something different. Classic/Post Classic MX and DT are only a small part of what MA administers. The Board have the minutes from every other commission to consider and probably other matters. I believe they do want to change the way things have been done, but change will take time.
When the time is right I will put a submission in, but I will keep it simple and short. It may be too late to go back to what many believe EVO should be, but hopefully we can stop it becoming UK and Dutch Twin Shock.
Kevin
I'm with you Kevin.
All the arguing (and it has been polite for a change
) is just semantics really. It appears that the '82, '83 Showa forks have been on the start line in Evolution class bikes for any number of years with no problems so why tighten the rules now? Yes, Evo post classic racing is relatively new to me, even though I grew up with and rode the bikes back in the day. I was a late starter to VMX after years of chasing my dreams on moderns. However, I have always loved the bikes from my youth and always will. I have been racing pre75 for a few years now even though I have had my Evo CR (RC replica) for around 5 years just sitting in the shed. Some could say that I have a vested interest in amending the current rules, but don't we all in one way or another? The way I see it, the more vintage mx bikes out of sheds and onto start lines, the better.
There does seem to be some ambiguity in the rules. So I will attempt to propose a draft of what COULD clarify rules for the class in an attempt to avoid the UK and Dutch retro twinshock
HOTRODS.
1) Frame must be of ORIGINAL Manufacture twin shock design. Yamaha non linkage "monoshock" design is allowed. After market twin shock era frames are allowed.
1b)
NO re-engineering of linkage design frames converted to twin rear shocks in an attempt to comply are allowed.
2) Any fork, to a maximum of 43mm stanchion is allowed.
2a) Forks must be of ORIGINAL manufacture drum brake design.
2b)
NO re-engineering of disc brake design forks in an attempt to comply are allowed.
3) Brakes must be drum type, front and rear. No disc brakes.
4) Any Engine
MUST be Aircooled and be from an original twin shock motocross/enduro frame motor cycle. Engines from Yamaha non linkage "monoshock" motocross/enduro frame motorcycles are allowed.
4b) Engines can be of Four or Two stroke design.
5) Replica after market swing arms are allowed.
6) Handle bars must be 7/8th cross bar design fitted with a protection pad.
6a)
NO fat bar design handle bar is allowed.
7) Footpegs must be of the folding type with a self returning mechanism.
A chain guide/guard must be utilised and be no more than 30mm from the lowest point of the rear drive sprocket.
9) All motorcycles must have an effective muffler/silencer fitted.
That's it. Any comments are welcome but please, lets not turn any debate/discussion into a slanging match. I want to keep this all positive and attempt to make the rules as clear as possible for the betterment of the class.
Cheers
Mark
