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The Rock
11/14/2013 12:44pm
11/14/2013 12:44pm
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11/17/2013 12:50pm
Could our sport embrace the idea of having larger engines detuned for stock classes either via intake and exhaust restrictions or fuel/ignition mapping then as the rider's ability improves the engine gets opened up to it's full stock potential? This still leaves the door wide open for aftermarket tuners. Could you get a 450F for Johnny or Susie but have it tuned like a 250F?
Goal would be to save families from having to buy as many bikes or at least extend the time period between purchases. I know this isn't what the manufacturers want but if you believe having a lower costs would increase participation then this might be one way to accomplish it.......or maybe it's a terrible idea.
Goal would be to save families from having to buy as many bikes or at least extend the time period between purchases. I know this isn't what the manufacturers want but if you believe having a lower costs would increase participation then this might be one way to accomplish it.......or maybe it's a terrible idea.
The Shop
you know its Honda and those other evil japanese manufactures fault,
if 250F's were limited to say 12000rpm it may help, alot of car racing around the world has similar rules,
I honestly don't see how buying a 450 and then spending money to detune it makes things any cheaper.
Hint; I see fast guys on 5-10 year old bikes all the time. They buy them used, take care of them and just focus on riding & racing. MX more than ever is a sport of "It's the Singer not the Song".
None of us at the local level are out riding a 250 two-stroke, or 250 or 450 four stroke even if they are a few years old.
. Suspension mods only .
It seems a lot of the time the deepest pockets wins .
Even at club level . 50s 85s
All the way up
That would even it out a bit and keep cost a little lower
That and some entry level type bike races as some one else said
.. slower . Safer less suspension.cheaper..and still fun.
Pit Row
Sometimes people need to help them selves too.
The new FI bikes can be tuned to what the op is talking about. Just not quite to the extent he hopes for. But like wrench said i doesn't really matter when sticker price on a new 450 is 8600
Let's hear from the board what would be the downside of rev limiters please in the 250F class.
Encourage people to pick up used bikes and exercise their mechanical skills as well as riding skills. I don't see how limiting revs will make things any cheaper?
A 1990 to 1995 ish class
My fave era in the sport and not have to compete with brand new bikes while doing so!
Also would be a pretty low cost way to go
Win win..
Nowadays development isn't moving at such a rapid pace and in some cases it seems it's almost a step backwards (hint hint).
People don't need the latest and greatest to compete at a high level anymore but the mindset of the industry pushes people to think that they do until one day they're out of money, can't afford the latest bikes, gear and accessories so they simply throw in the towel.
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