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Administrator · 07-07-2009, 01:39 PM

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AMA considers 450cc singles class

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seruzawa · 07-07-2009, 01:44 PM

What's with this "spec engine" thingie? I can see it for the super-expensive I-4 classes, but 450 singles? You'd think you'd want to encourage development. Heck even I could probably afford to field a 450.

In any case anything that can get new riders going is fine by me.

mscuddy · 07-07-2009, 02:48 PM

But can you afford the repair bill when after 25-30 hours of hard running, the whole motor is shot? Cases, crankshaft, head, everything, and it costs you right under four grand to fix it?

Folks wanted a works four striker, and they got it. Just didn't get the machine shop, materials or trained mechanics to go along in the deal.

Hahhahh, and to think I use to get years out of a piston, and never even looked at the crankshaft after all those years on the CR500. Technology takes a giant leap backwards (at least for the home mechanic).

acecycleins · 07-07-2009, 03:35 PM

Go to RoadracingWorld.com // Roadracing World Magazine // Motorcycle Roadracing Daily News and see all the reasonbly explained reasons to NOT start this class. Makes sense to me. The new Kawasaki Ninja Twin series sounds like a winner. New suspension bits, exhaust and plastic and you're ready to race. Cheap!

longride · 07-07-2009, 03:41 PM

"Heck even I could probably afford to field a 450."

I think you are stretchin' on that one.

seruzawa · 07-07-2009, 04:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by longride

"Heck even I could probably afford to field a 450."

I think you are stretchin' on that one.

I didn't say that I would have the money left over to do anything else. But I'm thinking at the club level 450s would be cool.

Kenneth_Moore · 07-07-2009, 04:47 PM

They're just desperate to create some PR buzz since the takeover. Cole Slaw wrestling would probably get more attention.

Speaking of racing, what's up with Mr. Duke? He mentioned joining a racing team and promptly vanished.

The_AirHawk · 07-07-2009, 06:21 PM

He's out RACING, you silly boy!

Ooof! Now the pain has moved to my FOOT!

MOKE1K · 07-09-2009, 07:43 AM

I Need To Grab One Of The 2stroke 250cc Before They Are All Gone.

Kenneth_Moore · 07-09-2009, 09:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MOKE1K

I Need To Grab One Of The 2stroke 250cc Before They Are All Gone.

You stupid, don't need no pansy-ass 250. You need screamin meanie, badass 350 from Klazy Ken! Dis de GIANT KILLER, Yamaha R 350 B. Klazy Ken put you on one for many less den you tink.

07-07-2009, 01:39 PM	#1
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07-07-2009, 01:44 PM	#2
seruzawa Robby Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: 8501 ft. Posts: 16,803	What's with this "spec engine" thingie? I can see it for the super-expensive I-4 classes, but 450 singles? You'd think you'd want to encourage development. Heck even I could probably afford to field a 450. In any case anything that can get new riders going is fine by me. __________________ I've seen things you people wouldn't believe. Attack ships on fire off the shoulder of Orion. I watched c-beams glitter in the dark near the Tanhauser Gate. All those moments will be lost in time, like tears in the rain.

07-07-2009, 02:48 PM	#3
mscuddy MODERATOR X Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Next to my still checkin the temp. Posts: 5,444	But can you afford the repair bill when after 25-30 hours of hard running, the whole motor is shot? Cases, crankshaft, head, everything, and it costs you right under four grand to fix it? Folks wanted a works four striker, and they got it. Just didn't get the machine shop, materials or trained mechanics to go along in the deal. Hahhahh, and to think I use to get years out of a piston, and never even looked at the crankshaft after all those years on the CR500. Technology takes a giant leap backwards (at least for the home mechanic). __________________ A gun is a tool, Marian; no better or no worse than any other tool: an axe, a shovel or anything. A gun is as good or as bad as the man using it. Remember that.

07-07-2009, 03:35 PM	#4
acecycleins Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: North Georgia Posts: 4,125	Go to RoadracingWorld.com // Roadracing World Magazine // Motorcycle Roadracing Daily News and see all the reasonbly explained reasons to NOT start this class. Makes sense to me. The new Kawasaki Ninja Twin series sounds like a winner. New suspension bits, exhaust and plastic and you're ready to race. Cheap! __________________ "Slack" - a state of being in which everything flows smoothly.....a frame of mind so at ease that the universe naturally cooperates.

07-07-2009, 03:41 PM	#5
longride Super Duper Mod Man Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Anywhere they let me Posts: 10,484	"Heck even I could probably afford to field a 450." I think you are stretchin' on that one. __________________ I'm a knucklehead

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