Thinking of racing in 2009?

CK & AK · 02-10-2008, 08:38 PM

New race class with the Thundersport GB club, all info here - check out the streetfighter C class:

http://www.thundersportgb.com/index....d=153&Itemid=1

Suit the M600 & 620's this would

steeevvvooo · 03-10-2008, 09:06 AM

Just out of interest, is it expensive to race? I think it would be a really cool way to waste some cash / time, but what can I expect to pay in terms of fees for the race series, etc. Does the bike have to pass any tests to be raced?

Obviously, there will be maintenance, tyres etc to think about as well.

Feel free to point me I the right direction if it’s a case of “how long is a piece of string!”

slob · 03-10-2008, 09:27 AM

If you haven't got over £4-5K spare for a year's *budget* racing, don't even consider it.

Stafford · 03-10-2008, 09:37 AM

Can you really only get 60bhp out of a 600 then?
Actually I suppose if Ducati can only get 95 out of an 1100 then the answer is no.

slob · 03-10-2008, 09:40 AM

That's about the limit. It's down to valve size. You can probably push an 1100 to around 110 somewhere.

03-10-2008, 12:39 PM

I suspect there could be a few more familiar faces in the paddock next season!!

steeevvvooo · 03-10-2008, 01:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by slob

If you haven't got over £4-5K spare for a year's *budget* racing, don't even consider it.

Hmmm, not at the moment. Saving to move places, and what with the credit crunch and all, I need a pretty big deposit for somewhere in London (with garage space for multiple bikes!!

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It's definitely something I'd like to do in the near-ish future though...

02-10-2008, 08:38 PM	#1
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03-10-2008, 09:37 AM	#4
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03-10-2008, 09:06 AM	#2
steeevvvooo Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Bromley Bike: M1100evo Posts: 1,512	Just out of interest, is it expensive to race? I think it would be a really cool way to waste some cash / time, but what can I expect to pay in terms of fees for the race series, etc. Does the bike have to pass any tests to be raced? Obviously, there will be maintenance, tyres etc to think about as well. Feel free to point me I the right direction if it’s a case of “how long is a piece of string!”

03-10-2008, 09:27 AM	#3
slob . Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: East London Bike: Multiple Monsters Posts: 9,737	If you haven't got over £4-5K spare for a year's budget racing, don't even consider it.

03-10-2008, 09:40 AM	#5
slob . Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: East London Bike: Multiple Monsters Posts: 9,737	That's about the limit. It's down to valve size. You can probably push an 1100 to around 110 somewhere.

03-10-2008, 12:39 PM	#6
Spanner Guest Posts: n/a	I suspect there could be a few more familiar faces in the paddock next season!!