Well I agree,, sounds like there needs to be a modifed class for the 270,300,310,330's with open pipes and swinger's and fuel, And if ya think you got what it takes you can jump up with the open class,That would be owner/rider's preference.
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Well I agree,, sounds like there needs to be a modifed class for the 270,300,310,330's with open pipes and swinger's and fuel, And if ya think you got what it takes you can jump up with the open class,That would be owner/rider's preference.
Just Too Addicted
Arm chair racerJust too addicted
......WOW taking shots at me?Originally Posted by OldSchoolin86
The swingarm is no big deal but yet you're going for the max for the class?
Sorry but if you believe the swinger length doesn’t help then we need not debate anymore.
I was building this trike for all around riding etc. Naturally I am not going to have my trike lowered to the ground while trail riding. I think a +6 swing arm would be perfect for all around riding, BUT Because I will be drag racing at Trikefest in the "General Class" I will simply change my plans to meet the rules so I don’t have to race in the open. Yet, I will still be able to ride it without pulling wheelies while riding my trike at the normal suspension height....Sure +6 would be better than a +4, but I will live with it.
I still stand behind what I said.... In-fact, with the swing arm being stock length, it could be better than an extended swing arm on the hard pack dirt drags. Think about it, rear wheels’ being closer to the engine adds weight to the rear end for more traction. Look at a top fuel dragster, the rear wheels are close to the engine and all the weight is near the rear tires. From the rear tires to the front the frame is going down hill.
Here is another example: Flat track racers shorten their swing arms, and lower there bikes to the ground...I ask you why? Sure they need to be lower for turning and sliding too, but still they shorten their swing arm.
Maybe next time you post......Instead of implying that I am stupid, you should back up the things you are saying with examples or facts, just like I have done.
I do agree though about there being more classes, they should have at least broken up the 2 and 4 strokes. But it doesn’t affect me.....
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Lets everyone lay off the pot shots and be happy that we're even able to have drag races this year.
Within Arms Reach Of The Master
Arm chair racerLord of the trike
I'm not going to feel bad at all about that one Billy but don't you agree that this structure is still very lacking???
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Everyone wants perfection the first time, me too. But considering this is the "infant" year of organized drags I don't think its possible to get everything right the first time no matter how hard someone tries or how many times its bickered over. If someone has an idea, the only way to know whether it works or not is to test it and find out.
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I know ya said no pot shots but where does my new drag bike fall under?
Within Arms Reach Of The Master
Arm chair racerLord of the trike
I'm just shocked that the concept went from 4 classes including kiddie racing to two classes that still exclude the average guy. Why can we do 9 classes for MX to make everyone happy but only 2 for Drags? I'm not trying to be dick but it sure seems like there's a huge segment of riders being left out.
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Hey if I had my way as a competitor, I'd want it exactly like it was last year cause it sure worked out good for me. But the fact of the matter is its not, and we're attempting to make it better for everyone. How to go about that is of course up for debate by everyone and their brother
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Within Arms Reach Of The Master
Arm chair racerLord of the trike
The only people this plan helps is people who have dumped a ton of work into their machines. TF MX has proven that adding multiple classes at once can work, why not try it here? All I'm saying is it's a shame to only add one class when that one class still excludes the average guy. Seems more like a club within a club then a club event.
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My personal opinion is, Racing is serious business. If your coming to race, be serious about it and do not waste track time for other people that are. If your coming to play on the track with everyone thats fine and is encouraged during the grudge racing beforehand.
Within Arms Reach Of The Master
Arm chair racerLord of the trike
So are you saying that you don't like all the little classes for MX too? There's a lot of classes on the list that aren’t too serious for that event. Why does 3WW support fun for many in one event but only "serious business" in another?
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My personal opinion, and my opinion on what is best for the event are 2 different things. The motocross races are a pretty different. You don't have near the participation in it as you do the drag strip. Half of those classes will have 10 people in them if we are lucky, and the other 5 people if we're lucky. Jumps scare a lot of people away but going in a straight line doesn't really. With more participation comes very realistic time constraints. Does anyone want to make the argument there were more people Motocrossing last year then there was at the drag strip for the grudge racing or finals?
Within Arms Reach Of The Master
Arm chair racerLord of the trike
No argument with participation but even so 3 classes are more then possible. I don't think we need a class for everyone but when we don't even have a REAL "gereral" class something is seriously missing.
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Im kinda with billy here, go race and have a good time the hell with trophrys or who is faster. . . however if you are going to organize somthing then split it up and do it right.
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Just Too Addicted
Arm chair racerJust too addicted
I should find an avatar with some "balls".
Is there an actual rules list? I dont want to show up and someone say that I cant run in the regular class because I have a stroker or wheelie bar...etc. I am going to put a lot of money into these trikes and dont want to build it according to your rules and be suprised into the open class when I get there. I have my kx500 trike for the open class and am building the other tecate for riding and racing in the general class.
Can I do anything to the engine?
