"MODIFICATION" When I come to NZ, which Ive done several times (and greatly enjoyed it) I'll ride whatever I'm loaned and be thankfull for it. I rode a "Pre 75" bike at two separate meetings that had 9 inches of travel front and rear. I didnt think it necessary or polite to write to anyone, or post on this forum criticising another jurisdictions rules or interpretation of them.
If you come to Australia, and I hope you do, you'll be most welcome. I trust you'll afford us the same courtesy.
I repeat, neither in NZ nor hear, you are not being affected by our rules.
Col, you may not remember but after the Johnny Old meeting, yourself, Bill, Myself and a couple of other (I can't quite remember who now) sat down and had a few beers. I have on many occasions offered my bikes out to fellow VMXers from across the ditch as well as my home, my van and anything else that may be needed. I have driven over 6 hours from my home to Auckland to pick up (someone I had never met before) and another 4 hours back to a VMX meeting so they could hopefully enjoy what we do over here. Once again I will also say a big thank you to the guys who have helped me when I have crossed the ditch to your country, Thanks guys.
This is getting off the subject though.
Col I'll post up a pm that I sent to Oldfart (Stu) to try to answer his question because it seems that your question is of a similar vain.
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Gidda Stu, how are you going ?
I will answer your question here, if you choose to post it up in the public forum that's your decision. I don't care one way or the other but I don't want to deviate from the topic in that thread even though it seems to be happening anyway.
The rules as you know in NZ can be made up on the day by the person running the meeting. We don't have a controlling body, just individuals who are hard working passionate VMX people.
I have put a proposal forward for a new series and regional champs that have new classes which are basically MA classes with 'most' of the rules from MA as I knew them to be before Feburary 2014.
I thought it would be better for us to become more inline with you guys over there since riders have been known to cross the ditch (you yourself included) which would make the transition much more easier. Our numbers have been dropping and we are trying different things to bring new and old into the VMX scene. Obviously we don't have no where near the same numbers as you guys do over there with means less numbers on the start grid and I believe that was the reason behind those classes you mentioned in the thread 'Simons upside down forks'.
Have a good one Stu,
Cheers DJ
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