Hi - just a quick update on a couple of things that are happening at CD-5 that should be of interest to many of you.
Firstly, MA has confirmed that they will have a staff member in attendance for the whole weekend to undertake noise testing. But it isn't what you think. MA have agreed to test anyone's bike, and give a written report, for future reference ONLY. The event itself is NOT to be tested, as it's not a race meeting, MA have just very kindly offered to be on hand and give anyone that wants it, a report on their bike's noise level, measured of course with MA equipment, by a qualified MA tester. So you will know right there and then if your bike does or doesn't meet the new standards, or indeed if it's close or simply way too loud. You can go back as many times as you like for retesting if you want to do some mods while you're at the event. I think that's a great initiative on MA's behalf and I bet that the tester will have a busy weekend!
Also, YSS have offered to have a walk-in suspension clinic on the Friday afternoon. You can take your bike into their 'tent' and have the YSS boys go over it with you in regard to spring rates, sag, damping and so on. Doesn't matter what bike or what suspension you're using, they just want to take some of the mystery out of setting up your suspension correctly. Again, I expect that this service will be very busy as well, as it should be very helpful to a lot of riders.
More updates shortly.
Regards
Ken
