Malaysian Super Series 2009 - News Bulletin

spiderman · February 8, 2009

Hey Alex..

Wat hapen to your Spirit? I used to knoe u as a person who dont give a damn which class/cat they put u, still u race..

As i can recalled, u joined MSS (250cc) back in 2006 after just 1 track day ride at Sepang.. Dat is pretty amazing spirit u and amba had.. Not many ppl wud do dat.. Both of u ride up all the way from sg just to race.. Now i never see anyone ride up to race in MSS.. I admired the sportsmanship you and amba showed back then.. I was just a pit boy to some racer back then..

Here wat i knoe.. As long as you have raced before in Johor/Sepang, you will be racing in the Open category the year after.. Ive seen Open category rider much much slower than the Novice but still they are in Open cat.. Some even get lapped by the front runner.. My guess is they just dont give a damn and continue to enjoy each race they participate in.. And over few rounds, they do eventually improved their lap times.. I believe thats shud be everyone main focus.. Improving lap times.. NOT PODIUMS..

As Hart had mentioned, Rajini used to race in KIPS 150 in 2007.. Last year Ranjini enrolled in Novice but SIC put him in Open class although he never ride a 600cc prior to the race weekend..

Another thing that many might not aware.. The NOVICE category are actually open to ONLY Malaysian holding AAM license.. Back then since they started introducing Novice category, the malaysian will vote, to allow or not to allow any foreign novice, if any.. I believe, Milton Poh go thru this when he started racing in Novice cat.. To simplify, if there is around 6 Malaysian Novice, then 2 or 3 foreign Novice, the Malaysian Novice will vote to allow the Foreign Novice to race in Novice Cat or Open Cat.. Ive seen this vote in 2006..

So, in 2007 when i decided to race, myself and Hart prepared to be voted out but back then they dont have 6 novice in SbK so i guess we're quite lucky.. But they still do a check with Johor and SMSA.. Especially if you stand on the TOP of the Podium.. I was informed that SIC/AAM did a check on my racing background..

Spidey,

Ive seen you ride the R6 and i personally think you wud not have problem doin below 1:14 in your 1st race.. You can still try to race in Novice but i wud not advise u to do dat.. Just be urself with ur good spirit/sportmanship and join the race.. And PLEASE dont overhaul ur engine anymore at Concorde Inn

Yup we were young and in high spirits and made the mad decision to race in sepang after just one track day. Seriously we tot we were crazy too. We went racing there bcos there was no hope of racing in pg in our class. Things were pretty good then for the 1st year. But went downhill the year after. Probs went on for 2 years and i decided i need to go for the 600. Was in low spirits then and very much wanted results. Going for novice in the 600 is what i needed to regain some confidence in myself. And i really dun like to overhual the damn engine in concorde inn. I had no choice so i made up my mind that 600 is the way to go. I rather ride then do the bike these days. Now my 600 upgarded just the suspensions but still need tuning on it.

spiderman · February 8, 2009

Doc >> i checked. 1:14 in north i am dead last in both cat.

Doctor DOL 46 · February 8, 2009

Doc >> i checked. 1:14 in north i am dead last in both cat.

Nope.. Im pretty sure there are ppl doin 1:16.. And im pretty sure u werent be last.. Infact i may be wrong.. u may even do below 12 if u dont mess around too much with ur bike and just keep tailing/attacking #69, #54, #95, #74, #71, #72.. All those boyz will be targeting below 10 this year.. THEY WILL get to that.. JUST Brake in 150 and FOLLOW them..

bratz · February 8, 2009

Nope.. Im pretty sure there are ppl doin 1:16.. And im pretty sure u werent be last.. Infact i may be wrong.. u may even do below 12 if u dont mess around too much with ur bike and just keep tailing/attacking #69, #54, #95, #74, #71, #72.. All those boyz will be targeting below 10 this year.. THEY WILL get to that.. JUST Brake in 150 and FOLLOW them..

how come my number dont have??

Hartholomew · February 9, 2009

there were at least 2 riders who did 1.15-1.16s and regular podium faces who set fastest laps in the Aprilia Cup racing in novice supersport. and even they were not able to translate their speed from 250s to 600s. the categorisation has flaws anyway and doesn't seem to apply to everyone... there were some who got away as most of us know.

i like that spirit of fighting against all odds; but the fighting spirit dies off when you enter an unlevel playing ground 300km away costing thousands of dollars and you're struggling for results or even enjoying yourself. spidey has gone thru all that and i can understand it's not easy.

just my two cents, if i may.

Some questions:

There were many other riders that WERE able to translate their speed from 2 strokes to 4s, contrary to what you said, so what about them? Should only those that ARE able to translate their speed be in expert and those that cannot be in novice? Who is going to make this call and will it be dependent on lap times, race wins, podiumsâ€¦etc??? It would be ridiculously complicated if it were like that.

If you are fast, you will be fast whether the bike be a Busa, R1, DRZ, 125z. It just all depends on how quick you can learn how to ride it. If you take too long, then you need more practice so get out there.

Let me tell you, it's the rider. Whoever says that 250 riders coming up to 600s (or other similar situations) should be in Novice because it's hard to translate their speed to a different bike is talking crap.

So, if you one of those that take longer to learn, you go to Novice? How do you quantify this? Gut feeling? Honesty? Lap times? In the end it again becomes ridiculously complicated since every entry will be on a case by case basis.

Yeah, there are some who got away. So who wants to be the next person to "get away with it" and race under a dark cloud of suspicion & doubt? Be my guest.

Level Playing Fields?

There are many other people that have gone through what spidey (not taking anything away from Spidey) in worse categories. You think 250s/supersport is unfair? Try Superbike where there are NO RULES, going up against HRC spec custom built 190 bhp fireblades, the best of Italian sporting twins in various guises and full on race teams before you talk about unlevel playing fields. Or even Asia Pacific where you full pro teams and blueprinted race bikes? Your fellow Singapore superbikers in the past MSS seasons were giving away at least 20-30 bhp to the top 7-8 bikes, but still managed to get inside the top 7 every now and then.

Looks like whoever thinks this way better give up racing altogether, or go into smaller categories instead of going up. Itâ€™s just going to get worse and more complaining will follow.

Do any of the superbikers complain about that and say itâ€™s unfair and wants to stay in the novice category? No, they suck it up, shut up and ride and try their best to show that THE RIDER can make a difference, voicing their opinions on fairness when they can sensibly, instead of looking for ways to get into an easier grid. Or if they canâ€™t afford it, just stop racing until you can.

You talk about not enjoying racing because of the struggling for results. To me, that is the fatal flaw, because those following this path are expecting results and dont enjoy yourself when you dont get them. Go on like this and you will make enemies out of friends and ruin your life since everything becomes so serious.

Racing is supposed to be FUN. I stopped because I started losing friends, destroying myself and knew that I was not good enough to make up the difference with what I had to race with.

All of us were much closer when it was just trackdays, which is where I'll be for now - lost too many friends already because it became too damn serious.

But that aint an excuse for not playing by the rules!

Hartholomew

Edited February 9, 2009 by Hartholomew

Hartholomew · February 9, 2009

No point force upgrading a rider to Open Category when his/her performance is not there yet.

If every rider based on 1 yr racing experience goes to open, then we should have at least 20 "EXPERIENCED" local riders ready to take part in Asian GP.

But, still have to follow BLACK AND WHITE RULES. Can anyone with relevant info post this here?

MSS is still a Club level event with international competitors, not an international event.
With such limited practice and qualifying times, putting both Novice and Open Category on same grid, why argue so much about taking part in Open Cat.

Want to know what is Open Cat, go to Asian GP.

Amba, sorry buddy but you are way off.

If they do not have rules to force people out of novice, can you imagine how big the novice category would be? And then the "new" novices will complain that the "senior novices" are too fast. It was never about performance, look at the SUperbike category and you can see that there are many novices that are faster than a whole bunch of experts.

The novice category is to cater for new racers, in their first year, that's it. It is not a class for slower riders and once done with the first year, you go to expert regardless. IT IS A YEAR TO FAMILIARISE YOURSELF WITH RACING AT CLUB LEVEL WITH OTHERS OF SIMILAR EXPERIENCE, NOT A CLASS FOR SLOWER RIDERS - I CAN GUARANTEE THIS DEFINITION.

We definitely do have at least 20 open category riders in Singapore, but what does going to Asia Pac have to do with this? Going to Asia Pac is by choice, so if no one wants to, you cant force them, unlike our novice/expert discussion. But we do have them although only handful can qualify in reality.

If you are referring to race license classes then you argument needs to be taken elsewhere. We dont have a classed system like Japan/Australia that keeps tabs on a rider's experience and results and have clear rules on what constitutes an upgrade of class. Here, we dont have them and thats a question to SMSA.

The reason why we are arguing about this is because what is being proposed here contrdicts the existence of the novice category by definition.

The arguments are still here because some people are very focused on RESULTS, see my post above on this.

If you ask me, Asian GP is the fairest playing field in terms of machines compared to MSS. They have proper scrutineering etc.... it's just that their riders are just WAY TOOOOOOO FAASSSTTTTT!!

Hartholomew.

Edited February 9, 2009 by Hartholomew

Hartholomew · February 9, 2009

pay 300 to 400 bucks for one year licence and race once?

There are many cases of this.

Hartholomew · February 9, 2009

Ya good point. Well i remember someone asked Y are Singaporeans trying to stop fellow singaporeans in bringing glory to the country. Till now i dun have an answer.

If you think that we are trying to hold you back from bringing Supersport novice glory to Singapore, think about the real 1st timers in 600s and the chance you are denying them, of which you already had and how your decision will be used when another rider wants to stay in novice in the future.

It's going to screw up the whole system.

We all know alot of people "got away with it" and how some are saying to "wait for someone to protest".

Why wait for someone to protest?

Tell you what, you pushed me into a corner: For the sake of the real novices out there, I WILL PROTEST AGAINST YOU AND ANYONE ELSE I KNOW OF.

You want to bring glory to Singapore - do it right and not on a technicality.

You're a friend, but I'm not about to condone something I know is wrong all becuase you are.

Hate me all you want, I tried explaining it but you seem to not understand.

Hartholomew.

spiderman · February 9, 2009

If you think that we are trying to hold you back from bringing Supersport novice glory to Singapore, think about the real 1st timers in 600s and the chance you are denying them, of which you already had and how your decision will be used when another rider wants to stay in novice in the future.

It's going to screw up the whole system.

We all know alot of people "got away with it" and how some are saying to "wait for someone to protest".

Why wait for someone to protest?

Tell you what, you pushed me into a corner: For the sake of the real novices out there, I WILL PROTEST AGAINST YOU AND ANYONE ELSE I KNOW OF.

You want to bring glory to Singapore - do it right and not on a technicality.

You're a friend, but I'm not about to condone something I know is wrong all becuase you are.

Hate me all you want, I tried explaining it but you seem to not understand.

Hartholomew.

Ok this is a never ending argument. Can be a debate subject already.

Anyway i will play by the rules thats y i asked if i am qualified to be in novice.

I cannot stop anyone that want to protest but if the rules states that i can

be in novice i will join it. I have been in biketrial competition in my younger

days and if u are not skillful enough to get to the top few places in the

competition u wun be upgraded to expert class. I even went for international

comps in japan. Everyone have a different view of what a novice should be,

in my case its for those whose not up to speed. Scenario is, U can ride for many

years, Do u think u can be fast just with the amount of experience? Once u

proven yourself to be fast enough, only then its fair that u will be upgraded to

expert. If racing is only about fun and not results,might as well don race in the

first place.

Just stay with pg 5 lap challenge and track days in sepang, confirm will have

more fun than in MSS where u need to wait the whole day for 20mins of ride each

time. U can also compare your timing with those who are racing. If u think Asia

GP is fair maybe u should check with those racing in it. Thats all i can say.

Anyway wun be posting anymore arguements in this issue. I never in the first

place wanted to cheat the system thats y i bother to ask first. If anyone got the

wrong idea, I'm sorry.

Edited February 9, 2009 by spiderman

zackk5 · February 9, 2009

Ok this is a never ending argument. Can be a debate subject already.

Anyway i will play by the rules thats y i asked if i am qualified to be in novice.

I cannot stop anyone that want to protest but if the rules states that i can

be in novice i will join it. I have been in biketrial competition in my younger

days and if u are not skillful enough to get to the top few places in the

competition u wun be upgraded to expert class. I even went for international

comps in japan. Everyone have a different view of what a novice should be,

in my case its for those whose not up to speed. Scenario is, U can ride for many

years, Do u think u can be fast just with the amount of experience? Once u

proven yourself to be fast enough, only then its fair that u will be upgraded to

expert. If racing is only about fun and not results,might as well don race in the

first place.

Just stay with pg 5 lap challenge and track days in sepang, confirm will have

more fun than in MSS where u need to wait the whole day for 20mins of ride each

time. U can also compare your timing with those who are racing. If u think Asia

GP is fair maybe u should check with those racing in it. Thats all i can say.

Anyway wun be posting anymore arguements in this issue. I never in the first

place wanted to cheat the system thats y i bother to ask first. If anyone got the

wrong idea, I'm sorry.

Ok Spidey,

As i said ealier, just register ur self for the novice,if u cant than join open or wat ever they put u into. As for me as i said if my financial is ok , i will be joining the novice in MSS this year.

joining the race in Pasir Gudang as for me is to gain the experince and gaining gut to race with ppl in 5 laps race as i can learn other lining and etc in track.

Joining MSS to for me to upgrade myself in other track place with other ppl. I dont bother ppl telling me im not fast or slow. Fast or slow is i have to practice and keep pratice until im confident with myself

So if u r gg to join MSS, do let me know as we can ride up together hehehehehe

So for spidey hehehehehe

Hartholomew · February 9, 2009

Spidey,

Sadly, the rules being applied here are obviously not the same as the biketrials.

I totally agree with what you said about a lot of experience NOT being the only ingredient to speed. But if experience is what the rules HERE are judged by, then who are we to use our own interpretation even if we know what they mean? Thatâ€™s ignorance right there.

Asian GP unfair? Yeah, there is cheating going on here and there but you can never totally eliminate it. But my question is â€“ is it fairer than MSS? Of course it is, and 99% of riders know the level of RIDING is way above what we are used to. There are guys riding illegal bikes in MSS and there is no real way to prove it since there is no real scrutinizing.

Asia Pac riders have come to MSS on far inferior bikes than what they are used to and still wipe the floor with the best we have to offer â€“ doesnâ€™t that prove that their riders are superior, not the machinery? They would still kick our asses if we swapped the bike around.

So tell me, how â€œunfairâ€ is Asia Pac? Unless you are saying that itâ€™s unfair because the riders are so good.

However, I will be the first to support a "merit" structured race license system, that mirrors the guidelines used in other more â€œracing advancedâ€ countries that monitor race results for a rider and have pre-set milestones (highest placing, average placing, number of races, class of vehicle...etc) to determine whether a rider is eligible for next/whatever class. But again, thatâ€™s a question for SMSA and there may be many reasons why this has not been implemented.

But until then, these are the rules.

I never said racing was ONLY about fun, I said it should be. Maybe you are too obsessed with results after going through so much hardship in the last few years of 250, we both know they are a lot easier to come by in Novice eh?

SMSA Rep,

Are there any plans to start a merit based licensing system instead of the current system? I know that AAM will probably still impose its own rules for races in Malaysia, but it may be time to start something clearer in Singapore; from which they can follow later if it proves successful.

As you can see, itâ€™s causing a lot of grief.

Hartholomew

Doctor DOL 46 · February 9, 2009

TRANSPONDER
Usually, SIC will issue to riders upon registration/scruitenering but this year ALL RIDERS will have to purchase their own transponder.

THIS IS COMPULSORY TO ALL!!! No Transponder, No Registration!!!

You have tha options to get it on your own or get it thru SIC during Round 1.

Cost of each Transponder is Aussie $450 or equivalent to about RM1100.

SIC can offer up to 3x payment for the Transponder but will hold the transponder till full payment is made.

Should you require clarifications on all the above matter, you can email SIC..

Cheers,

NUMBER FORTY-SEX:faint:

Good News..

Our Tuas circuit offering to rent Transponder to MSS Riders from SG..

If you opt not to purchase thru SIC, you can rent thru Tuas Circuit..

SGD$50 for the weekend.. (Thurs to Monday)

Refundable Deposit required too.. And subject to advance booking only..

For more info call Keith @ 96850881..

nancyboy · February 10, 2009

Very Good News...........

Doctor DOL 46 · February 10, 2009

Good News..

Our Tuas circuit offering to rent Transponder to MSS Riders from SG..

If you opt not to purchase thru SIC, you can rent thru Tuas Circuit..

SGD$50 for the weekend.. (Thurs to Monday)

Refundable Deposit required too.. And subject to advance booking only..

For more info call Keith @ 96850881..

Tuas Circuit checked the availability of AIM Transponder and they confirmed that they are able to rent out on all 5 Round of MSS..

But.... They have ONLY 20 pcs.. Less 6pcs to Team Looi's.. So balance 14pcs ONLY..

To make things less complicated, they have entrusted me to all the 20 pcs transponder..

Here's the deal :-

Rental Fee : SGD$50

Refundable Deposit SGD$150

Total :SGD$200

Those who confirmed need it for Round 1, please put ur name & contact no below :-

1)

2)

3)

4)

5)

6)

7)

8)

9)

10)

11)

12)

13)

14)

Take note only 14pcs left..

Can call me for more details...

Cheers,

#Forty-SEX:faint:

asjunior · February 11, 2009

Tuas Circuit checked the availability of AIM Transponder and they confirmed that they are able to rent out on all 5 Round of MSS..

But.... They have ONLY 20 pcs.. Less 6pcs to Team Looi's.. So balance 14pcs ONLY..

To make things less complicated, they have entrusted me to all the 20 pcs transponder..

Here's the deal :-

Rental Fee : SGD$50
Refundable Deposit SGD$150
Total :SGD$200

Those who confirmed need it for Round 1, please put ur name & contact no below :-

1)
2)
3)
4)
5)
6)
7)
8)
9)
10)
11)
12)
13)
14)

Take note only 14pcs left..

Can call me for more details...

Cheers,

#Forty-SEX:faint:

Yo.........Mr 4.T-SEX (DocDol) Can you add me in the list PLEASEEEEEEEEEZZZZZZZ......

btw how to make the payment, where, when and when is the dead-line????

Dey.......thankz many-many

Doctor DOL 46 · February 17, 2009

Guys,

Please take note that the AIM Transponder that SIC will be selling to riders this year IS NOT the same type/model that we used before which is wireless..

They will be selling the Wired type.. It need to be connected to your battery..

Here's my email to Razlan (CEO SIC)

Raz,

Few Question for u with the above regards..

1) Are the AUD$450 a brand new transponder?

2) Which model is this? Issit the same one we have been using or another cheaper model? The model we been using is the wireless type, there is another model that need to be connected to the bike battery.. So which model issit?

Cheers..

Here's Raz reply..

Doc Dol,

For AUD450, it is BRAND NEW. You can go direct and buy from AMB-IT but they will sell it at retail for AUD480 not including delivery and tax. Buying from SIC, it is less and we are working on a tax exemption.

Only AMB transponders will work and there are only one or two players in the world that supplies it and AMB transponders supplies to most tracks in the world.

The transponder comes with a 3 years warranty.

The model we are talking about is cheaper and connect directly to the battery. The ones that are used by SIC is the rechargeable ones and expensive with limited useful life.

With the transponder, you are able to get your lap times every time you use the track whether it is track days or race and you can even use it at the Singapore track once it is ready in 2011.

We will put up an official flyer on this site and others.

However, please do distribute this message.

Thanks

Razlan

Shark · February 17, 2009

*****wrong post sorrry*********

Rsexxyy · February 18, 2009

Guys,

Please take note that the AIM Transponder that SIC will be selling to riders this year IS NOT the same type/model that we used before which is wireless..

They will be selling the Wired type.. It need to be connected to your battery..

Here's my email to Razlan (CEO SIC)

Raz,

Few Question for u with the above regards..

1) Are the AUD$450 a brand new transponder?

2) Which model is this? Issit the same one we have been using or another cheaper model? The model we been using is the wireless type, there is another model that need to be connected to the bike battery.. So which model issit?

Cheers..

Here's Raz reply..

Doc Dol,

For AUD450, it is BRAND NEW. You can go direct and buy from AMB-IT but they will sell it at retail for AUD480 not including delivery and tax. Buying from SIC, it is less and we are working on a tax exemption.

Only AMB transponders will work and there are only one or two players in the world that supplies it and AMB transponders supplies to most tracks in the world.

The transponder comes with a 3 years warranty.

The model we are talking about is cheaper and connect directly to the battery. The ones that are used by SIC is the rechargeable ones and expensive with limited useful life.

With the transponder, you are able to get your lap times every time you use the track whether it is track days or race and you can even use it at the Singapore track once it is ready in 2011.

We will put up an official flyer on this site and others.

However, please do distribute this message.

Thanks

Razlan

If only PG uses this AMB transponder..it will be a very good investment. Everywhere we go, lap times will be automatically calculated.

Tuas track using the same AMB technology rite Doc??

Doctor DOL 46 · February 18, 2009

Yup Tuas Circuit use AMB Transponder.. So does Johor Circuit.. They just need to turn-on the satelite for u..

Rsexxyy · February 19, 2009

Yup Tuas Circuit use AMB Transponder.. So does Johor Circuit.. They just need to turn-on the satelite for u..

Oooo..now I noe..but will it cost us any charge when we ask them to turn the satellite on? Both in PG and Tuas..

If both no charge or minimal charge..might be interested to get one..

Doctor DOL 46 · February 21, 2009

On behalf of SIC,

Racers, please find the technical regulation for 2009 bikes below. Entry form should be out by today inside http://www.sepangcircuit.com.my

BIKERZ 150 CUP

Technical Regulation

APPENDIX VII

A. GENERAL

1. Eligible Motorcyles

1.1 All 2-stroke up to 150cc production bike(tzm, Rs125, Mito 125, Kips, Nsr etc) liquid cooled and air cooled allowed.

1.2 All 4 stroke up to 250cc production bike(Naza Blade 250, 250R, etc) liquid cooled or air cooled allowed.

B. SPECIFIC MODIFICATIONS

1. Chassis

a) Footrest are free.

b) Handle bars are free.

c) Clocks, lights, instruments may be removed.

d) Fairings are free.

e) Suspensions are free.

f) Controls(throttle, clutch lever, brake lever, etc) are free.

g) Brakes are free.

h) Chains and sprockets are free

i) Final drive ratio is free.

j) Others must remain stock.

k) Airboxes are free.

2. Engine

a) Carburetors free up to 30mm inner diameter.

b) Exhausts are free.

c) 2-stroke bikes â€“ up to 150cc only.

d) 4-stroke bikes â€“ up to 250cc only.

e) Cylinder head, cylinder block, head gaskets, base gaskets are allowed to be modified.(port polish, high compression, etc.)

f) Others must remain stock(cdi, gearboxes).

3. Tyres

a) Road legal production tyres and wet race tyres only( slick are not allowed)

4. Fuel

Racing fuel allowed

APRILIA RS125 CHALLENGE CUP 2009

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

APPENDIX V

EVERYTHING THAT IS NOT AUTHORISED AND PRESCRIBED IN THESE

RULES IS STRICTLY FORBIDDEN

1. MACHINES

Aprilia RS 125 production models, as produced from Eligible models are designated as supplied by Moto Millia Sdn Bhd.

New machines are supplied complete with race kits included through:

Moto Millia Sdn Bhd

Level 1, Bangsaria

45E, Jalan Maarof

Bangsar 59000

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

HYPERLINK "http://www.aprilia.com.my"www.aprilia.com.my

The machines used are allowed only limited modifications. Most modifications are allowed only on safety and cost control grounds.

2. DISPLACEMENT CAPACITY

The displacement will remain at 124.9cc and the bore and stroke (54 x 54.5) will remain as originally produced.

3. MINIMUM WEIGHT

The minimum weight at post race control must not be less than 102kg, this includes oil and water but excludes fuel.

At any time during the event, the weight of the whole machine (including the tank) must not be less than the minimum weight, with a tolerance of 1kg.

4. NUMBER PLATE COLOURS

The background colours and figures for Aprilia RS125 Challenge competition bikes are:

FRONT

RED background with WHITE numbers â€“ Junior Class

BLACK background with WHITE numbers â€“ Open Class

REAR - same

Placed in accordance with rules.

5. CARBURATION INSTRUMENTS

Carburation instruments must remain as homologated. Carburettor jets and needles may be replaced.

No modification, polishing or cutting is allowed.

Only the 28mm bodied standard carburettor is permitted.

Electronic or mechanical enriching devices must remain installed and active (If the carburettor is changed from one model to another, the appropriate wiring loom must also be installed and be operative).

Bell mouths must be as originally produced by the manufacturer for the homologated machine.

Throttle must be standard, quick action throttles are not permitted.

6. FUEL

All machines must function on normal unleaded fuel and a maximum RON 98 and be readily available from roadside service stations nationwide.

7. FRAME BODY AND REAR SUBFRAME

Frame must remain as originally produced by the manufacturer and may not be painted. The sides of the frame body may be covered by a protective part made of composite material of the original frame colour.

Nothing can be added by welding or removed by machining from the frame body.

Engine mounting brackets or plates must remain as originally produced by the manufacturer.

Bolt on accessories to the rear sub-frame may be removed.

8. FRONT FORKS

Forks structure (spindle, stanchions, bridges, stem etc) must remain as originally produced by the manufacturer.

Standard original internal parts of the forks may be modified.

After market damper kits or valves may be installed.

The fork caps can be modified or changed to add spring preload/compression and damping adjusters.

Dust seals can be modified, changed or removed providing the fork remains totally oil sealed.

Any quantity or quality of oil can be used in the front forks.

The height and position of the front fork in relation to the fork crowns is free.

A steering damper may be added but may not act as a steering lock device.

9. REAR FORK (Swing Arm)

Every part of the rear fork must remain as originally produced (including rear fork pivot bolt and rear axle adjuster).

Rear wheel stand positioning (support) brackets may be added by welding or bolts. Brackets must have rounded edges viewed from all sides. Fastening screws must be recessed.

Drilling to accommodate rear sprocket protector is permitted.

10. REAR SUSPENSION UNIT

Rear suspension unit (shock absorber) may be modified or replaced, but the original attachments to the frame and rear fork must be used and the rear suspension linkage must remain as originally produced.

Rear suspension spring may be changed.

11. WHEELS

Wheels must remain as originally produced by the manufacturer.

The speedometer drive may be replaced with a spacer.

The cushion drive for the rear wheel must remain as originally produced for the standard wheel.

Modification of the wheel axles or any fixing or mounting points for front brake caliper not is allowed.

Spacers can be modified.

Modifications to the wheels to keep spacers in place are permitted.

12. BRAKES

Brake discs must remain as originally produced by the manufacturer.

The front and rear calliper (mount, carrier, hanger) must remain as originally produced.

The front and rear master cylinders must remain as originally produced, but the reservoirs may be changed for aftermarket products.

Front and rear hydraulic lines may be changed for after market braided hoses.

Front and rear brake pads may be changed.

Air scoops are not permitted.

13. TYRES

The control tyre for the series is the Pirelli Dragon Supercorsa.

Any modification (cutting, grooving) is forbidden.

The use of tyre warmers is not allowed.

14. FOOT RESTS / FOOT REST CONTROLS

Foot rests & controls may be relocated but brackets must be mounted to the frame at the original mounting points.

15. HANDLE BARS AND HAND CONTROLS

Handlebars may be replaced (does not include brake master cylinder).

Handlebars and hand controls may be relocated.

Unused switches can be removed but electric starter switch and engine stop switch must be located on the handle.

16. FAIRING / BODYWORK / FUEL TANK COVER

Fairing, seat, bodywork and fuel tank cover, may be replaced with cosmetic duplicates for racing purposes. The use of carbon fibre or exotic materials is forbidden.

THE SERIES LOGOS MUST BE IN THE CORRECT POSITIONS AS DIRECTED BY Moto Millia Sdn Bhd.

The original combination instrument cluster and bracket must remain standard. All other fairing brackets may be altered or replaced.

Exotic materials are forbidden.

The original air ducts must remain standard.

Particle grills (if installed) may be removed.

Front mudguards may be replaced with a cosmetic duplicate of the original and may be spaced to allow correct tyre clearance.

Rear mudguard fixed on the swing arm can be modified or changed but the original profile must remain. Exotic materials are forbidden.

17. FUEL TANK

Fuel tank must remain as originally produced with an operable petcock as installed at the factory.

Fuel tanks with a breather must discharge into a catch tank made of a suitable material.

18. SEAT AND SUPPORT

Seat, seat base and associated bodywork may be replaced with parts of similar appearance.

The seat may be modified to lower the seat height for smaller riders, under no circumstances may the sub-frame be altered to accommodate such changes.

The appearance from both sides and rear must conform to the original silhouette.

19. WIRING HARNESS

The original wiring loom may only be modified as follows:

The unused wire loom elements supplying current to indicators, horn, ignition contact and lights etc may be unplugged and or removed ,no cutting is allowed.

The wiring loom may be relocated on the machine but no cutting of any wires is permitted.

20. BATTERY

The battery may be replaced but must remain in the standard location.

21. RADIATOR AND COOLING SYSTEM

The radiator must remain standard and no additional radiators may be added.

Protective meshes can be added in front of the radiator.

The radiator tubes to and from the engine can be changed, but the system must be maintained,with its original tanks.

Thermal switches, water temperature sensor and thermostat can be removed from the cooling system.

22. AIRBOX

The airbox must remain as originally produced by the manufacturer, no modifications permitted.

The air filter element may be modified, removed or replaced.

23. CYLINDER HEAD

Must remain the original unit, but may be modified.

24. CRANKSHAFT

No modifications are allowed (including polishing and lightening).

25. CONNECTING ROD

No modifications are allowed (including polishing and lightening).

26. PISTONS

May be modified using the original Aprilia genuine parts for this model.

27. PISTON RINGS

No modifications are allowed.

28. PISTON PINS AND CLIPS

No modifications are allowed.

29. CYLINDER

May be modified using the original Aprilia genuine part for this model.

30. REED BLOCK

This part is supplied under a single part number and the Reed Petals are supplied as a separate part. The petals must remain standard and the rest of the unit may be modified but must remain complete with no parts cut away.

31. CRANKCASE AND ALL OTHER ENGINE CASES

No modifications to these parts are allowed except polishing and matching.

32. TRANSMISSION / GEARBOX

No modifications to the gearbox or selector mechanism are allowed.

Countershaft, sprockets, chain pitch and size may be changed.

The sprocket cover can be modified or removed.

No quickshifters or ignition interruption systems are permitted.

33. CLUTCH

No modifications are allowed, except for replacing the friction and drive plates (the number of plates and their ratio must remain as the standard model).

34. IGNITION / ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM (CDI)

Must remain the standard unit and may only be modified as approved and carried out only by Moto Millia. The unit must remain standard in every other respect.

35. GENERATOR, ALTERNATOR & ELECTRIC STARTER

The ONLY part that may be modified is the ignition pick up.

No other modifications are permitted.

The electric starter must operate normally and always be able to start the engine throughout the event. The standard connections must be maintained to both the starter and generator.

36. IGNITION SWITCH AND KEY

These parts must remain on the bike, in the standard location and in working order. The ignition key does not double as an emergency stop switch (the emergency stop switch must be able to be operated by the rider whilst his/her hands are still on the grips).

37. EXHAUST SYSTEM

The exhaust system may only be changed for the system as supplied by Moto Millia. The main part may not be altered or cut in any way, but the manifold stub may be machined to any length from either of the units supplied.

Wrapping of the exhaust system is not permitted.

38. FASTENERS

Standard fasteners may be replaced with fasteners of any material and design but titanium fasteners may not be used. The strength and design of any replacement must be at least equal to the original part.

Fairing/bodywork fasteners may be changed to the quick connect type, but aluminium fasteners may only be used in non-structural locations.

39. AUTOLUBE SYSTEM

Autolube or pre-mix is allowed,

THE FOLLOWING ITEMS MAY BE ALTERED OR REPLACED FROM

THOSE FITTED TO THE HOMOLOGATED MOTORCYCLE.

Any type of lubrication, brake or suspension fluid may be used.

Any type of spark plug.

Any inflation valves.

Wheel balance weights may be discarded, changed or added to.

Gaskets and gasket materials.

THE FOLLOWING ITEMS MAY BE REMOVED

Upper chain guard.

Bolt on accessories on the rear sub-frame.

THE FOLLOWING ITEMS MUST BE REMOVED

Headlamp, rear lamp and turn signal indicators.

Rear view mirrors.

Horn.

License plate bracket.

Tool box.

Helmet hooks and luggage carrier hooks.

Passenger foot rests.

Passenger grab rails.

Safety bars, centre and side stands (fixed frame brackets must remain).

APRILIA RS125 CHALLENGE CUP 2009

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

APPENDIX V

EVERYTHING THAT IS NOT AUTHORISED AND PRESCRIBED IN THESE

RULES IS STRICTLY FORBIDDEN

1. MACHINES

Aprilia RS 125 production models, as produced from Eligible models are designated as supplied by Moto Millia Sdn Bhd.

New machines are supplied complete with race kits included through:

Moto Millia Sdn Bhd

Level 1, Bangsaria

45E, Jalan Maarof

Bangsar 59000

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

HYPERLINK "http://www.aprilia.com.my"www.aprilia.com.my

The machines used are allowed only limited modifications. Most modifications are allowed only on safety and cost control grounds.

2. DISPLACEMENT CAPACITY

The displacement will remain at 124.9cc and the bore and stroke (54 x 54.5) will remain as originally produced.

3. MINIMUM WEIGHT

The minimum weight at post race control must not be less than 102kg, this includes oil and water but excludes fuel.

At any time during the event, the weight of the whole machine (including the tank) must not be less than the minimum weight, with a tolerance of 1kg.

4. NUMBER PLATE COLOURS

The background colours and figures for Aprilia RS125 Challenge competition bikes are:

FRONT

RED background with WHITE numbers â€“ Junior Class

BLACK background with WHITE numbers â€“ Open Class

REAR - same

Placed in accordance with rules.

5. CARBURATION INSTRUMENTS

Carburation instruments must remain as homologated. Carburettor jets and needles may be replaced.

No modification, polishing or cutting is allowed.

Only the 28mm bodied standard carburettor is permitted.

Electronic or mechanical enriching devices must remain installed and active (If the carburettor is changed from one model to another, the appropriate wiring loom must also be installed and be operative).

Bell mouths must be as originally produced by the manufacturer for the homologated machine.

Throttle must be standard, quick action throttles are not permitted.

6. FUEL

All machines must function on normal unleaded fuel and a maximum RON 98 and be readily available from roadside service stations nationwide.

7. FRAME BODY AND REAR SUBFRAME

Frame must remain as originally produced by the manufacturer and may not be painted. The sides of the frame body may be covered by a protective part made of composite material of the original frame colour.

Nothing can be added by welding or removed by machining from the frame body.

Engine mounting brackets or plates must remain as originally produced by the manufacturer.

Bolt on accessories to the rear sub-frame may be removed.

8. FRONT FORKS

Forks structure (spindle, stanchions, bridges, stem etc) must remain as originally produced by the manufacturer.

Standard original internal parts of the forks may be modified.

After market damper kits or valves may be installed.

The fork caps can be modified or changed to add spring preload/compression and damping adjusters.

Dust seals can be modified, changed or removed providing the fork remains totally oil sealed.

Any quantity or quality of oil can be used in the front forks.

The height and position of the front fork in relation to the fork crowns is free.

A steering damper may be added but may not act as a steering lock device.

9. REAR FORK (Swing Arm)

Every part of the rear fork must remain as originally produced (including rear fork pivot bolt and rear axle adjuster).

Rear wheel stand positioning (support) brackets may be added by welding or bolts. Brackets must have rounded edges viewed from all sides. Fastening screws must be recessed.

Drilling to accommodate rear sprocket protector is permitted.

10. REAR SUSPENSION UNIT

Rear suspension unit (shock absorber) may be modified or replaced, but the original attachments to the frame and rear fork must be used and the rear suspension linkage must remain as originally produced.

Rear suspension spring may be changed.

11. WHEELS

Wheels must remain as originally produced by the manufacturer.

The speedometer drive may be replaced with a spacer.

The cushion drive for the rear wheel must remain as originally produced for the standard wheel.

Modification of the wheel axles or any fixing or mounting points for front brake caliper not is allowed.

Spacers can be modified.

Modifications to the wheels to keep spacers in place are permitted.

12. BRAKES

Brake discs must remain as originally produced by the manufacturer.

The front and rear calliper (mount, carrier, hanger) must remain as originally produced.

The front and rear master cylinders must remain as originally produced, but the reservoirs may be changed for aftermarket products.

Front and rear hydraulic lines may be changed for after market braided hoses.

Front and rear brake pads may be changed.

Air scoops are not permitted.

13. TYRES

The control tyre for the series is the Pirelli Dragon Supercorsa.

Any modification (cutting, grooving) is forbidden.

The use of tyre warmers is not allowed.

14. FOOT RESTS / FOOT REST CONTROLS

Foot rests & controls may be relocated but brackets must be mounted to the frame at the original mounting points.

15. HANDLE BARS AND HAND CONTROLS

Handlebars may be replaced (does not include brake master cylinder).

Handlebars and hand controls may be relocated.

Unused switches can be removed but electric starter switch and engine stop switch must be located on the handle.

16. FAIRING / BODYWORK / FUEL TANK COVER

Fairing, seat, bodywork and fuel tank cover, may be replaced with cosmetic duplicates for racing purposes. The use of carbon fibre or exotic materials is forbidden.

THE SERIES LOGOS MUST BE IN THE CORRECT POSITIONS AS DIRECTED BY Moto Millia Sdn Bhd.

The original combination instrument cluster and bracket must remain standard. All other fairing brackets may be altered or replaced.

Exotic materials are forbidden.

The original air ducts must remain standard.

Particle grills (if installed) may be removed.

Front mudguards may be replaced with a cosmetic duplicate of the original and may be spaced to allow correct tyre clearance.

Rear mudguard fixed on the swing arm can be modified or changed but the original profile must remain. Exotic materials are forbidden.

17. FUEL TANK

Fuel tank must remain as originally produced with an operable petcock as installed at the factory.

Fuel tanks with a breather must discharge into a catch tank made of a suitable material.

18. SEAT AND SUPPORT

Seat, seat base and associated bodywork may be replaced with parts of similar appearance.

The seat may be modified to lower the seat height for smaller riders, under no circumstances may the sub-frame be altered to accommodate such changes.

The appearance from both sides and rear must conform to the original silhouette.

19. WIRING HARNESS

The original wiring loom may only be modified as follows:

The unused wire loom elements supplying current to indicators, horn, ignition contact and lights etc may be unplugged and or removed ,no cutting is allowed.

The wiring loom may be relocated on the machine but no cutting of any wires is permitted.

20. BATTERY

The battery may be replaced but must remain in the standard location.

21. RADIATOR AND COOLING SYSTEM

The radiator must remain standard and no additional radiators may be added.

Protective meshes can be added in front of the radiator.

The radiator tubes to and from the engine can be changed, but the system must be maintained,with its original tanks.

Thermal switches, water temperature sensor and thermostat can be removed from the cooling system.

22. AIRBOX

The airbox must remain as originally produced by the manufacturer, no modifications permitted.

The air filter element may be modified, removed or replaced.

23. CYLINDER HEAD

Must remain the original unit, but may be modified.

24. CRANKSHAFT

No modifications are allowed (including polishing and lightening).

25. CONNECTING ROD

No modifications are allowed (including polishing and lightening).

26. PISTONS

May be modified using the original Aprilia genuine parts for this model.

27. PISTON RINGS

No modifications are allowed.

28. PISTON PINS AND CLIPS

No modifications are allowed.

29. CYLINDER

May be modified using the original Aprilia genuine part for this model.

30. REED BLOCK

This part is supplied under a single part number and the Reed Petals are supplied as a separate part. The petals must remain standard and the rest of the unit may be modified but must remain complete with no parts cut away.

31. CRANKCASE AND ALL OTHER ENGINE CASES

No modifications to these parts are allowed except polishing and matching.

32. TRANSMISSION / GEARBOX

No modifications to the gearbox or selector mechanism are allowed.

Countershaft, sprockets, chain pitch and size may be changed.

The sprocket cover can be modified or removed.

No quickshifters or ignition interruption systems are permitted.

33. CLUTCH

No modifications are allowed, except for replacing the friction and drive plates (the number of plates and their ratio must remain as the standard model).

34. IGNITION / ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM (CDI)

Must remain the standard unit and may only be modified as approved and carried out only by Moto Millia. The unit must remain standard in every other respect.

35. GENERATOR, ALTERNATOR & ELECTRIC STARTER

The ONLY part that may be modified is the ignition pick up.

No other modifications are permitted.

The electric starter must operate normally and always be able to start the engine throughout the event. The standard connections must be maintained to both the starter and generator.

36. IGNITION SWITCH AND KEY

These parts must remain on the bike, in the standard location and in working order. The ignition key does not double as an emergency stop switch (the emergency stop switch must be able to be operated by the rider whilst his/her hands are still on the grips).

37. EXHAUST SYSTEM

The exhaust system may only be changed for the system as supplied by Moto Millia. The main part may not be altered or cut in any way, but the manifold stub may be machined to any length from either of the units supplied.

Wrapping of the exhaust system is not permitted.

38. FASTENERS

Standard fasteners may be replaced with fasteners of any material and design but titanium fasteners may not be used. The strength and design of any replacement must be at least equal to the original part.

Fairing/bodywork fasteners may be changed to the quick connect type, but aluminium fasteners may only be used in non-structural locations.

39. AUTOLUBE SYSTEM

Autolube or pre-mix is allowed,

THE FOLLOWING ITEMS MAY BE ALTERED OR REPLACED FROM

THOSE FITTED TO THE HOMOLOGATED MOTORCYCLE.

Any type of lubrication, brake or suspension fluid may be used.

Any type of spark plug.

Any inflation valves.

Wheel balance weights may be discarded, changed or added to.

Gaskets and gasket materials.

THE FOLLOWING ITEMS MAY BE REMOVED

Upper chain guard.

Bolt on accessories on the rear sub-frame.

THE FOLLOWING ITEMS MUST BE REMOVED

Headlamp, rear lamp and turn signal indicators.

Rear view mirrors.

Horn.

License plate bracket.

Tool box.

Helmet hooks and luggage carrier hooks.

Passenger foot rests.

Passenger grab rails.

Safety bars, centre and side stands (fixed frame brackets must remain).

MALAYSIAN SUPER SERIES 2009

TECHNICAL REGULATIONS

APPENDIX III

SUPERSPORTS CHAMPIONSHIP

A. GENERAL

Production sports sold to the public worldwide.

Classes are: -

Super Sports - Up to 650cc 4 cylinder or 750cc 2 cylinder engines

Bikes must be in original showroom condition in every detail. Only changes allowed in â€œSpecific Modificationsâ€ will be allowed. Everything that is not authorised and prescribed in these rules is strictly forbidden and may merit exclusion.

B. SPECIFIC MODIFICATIONS

Bodywork

Fairing, bodywork and mudguards may be replaced with exact duplicates of the original parts. The material may be changed.

A duplicate of transparent material of any colour may replace windscreen.

The original combination of instrument and fairing brackets may be replaced. The instruments may be removed.

The frame may be modified to accept racing seat.

All stands may be removed.

Lighting

All lighting may be removed or otherwise be securely taped so as not to allow glass splinter in a crash.

Indicators may be removed otherwise taped.

Engine & Gearbox

The engine must be standard in its entirety except for the electronic control unit.

The crankcase / gearbox casing, ignition, clutch and generator covers may be protected by additional means, i.e. covers made of stainless steel or carbon kevlar composites.

Countershaft sprocket, rear wheel sprocket, chain pitch and size may be changed.

Clutch friction drive discs may be changed. Their number cannot be altered.

Clutch springs may be changed.

Any type of spark plug is allowed.

The electric starter must be operational at all times.

The engine and gearbox drain plugs must be wire locked.

Exhaust

The exhaust system is free.

Wrapping of the exhaust is not allowed.

Lubrication

Any type of lubricant is allowed.

Suspension

Front fork shims, hydraulic pistons, oil passages, springs and spacers may be modified or changed.

Any type and quantity of fork oil is allowed.

The height and position of the front fork in relations to the fork crown is free. Fork braces are free.

Steering damper is free.

Rear shock absorber and spring unit is free provided they fit on to the original mounting points.

Brakes & Tyres

Front and rear brake pads are free.

Hydraulic brake lines are free.

Brake fluid is free.

Wheels must maintain the size of the original model specification.

Handlebars and Controls.

Handlebars may be changed provided they are of the same dimensions of the original.

The kill switch must be operational.

The throttle twist grip must be of self-closing type.

Lighting and horn switches may be removed.

Footrests & Controls

Footrests and controls may be relocated. Brackets must be mounted on the original mounting points on the frame.

Gearshift linkage may be changed to accommodate new location of footrests.

Rear footrests may be removed.

Competition Numbers

10.1 An area 1 in front and 1 on each side of the rear seat cowl must be made available for the attachment of competition numbers. Size 180mm high by 180mm.

Bikes without fairings must be fitted with 3 square number plates of the following dimensions: -

Minimum height 180mm

Minimum width 180mm

These plates must be mounted 1 in front and 1 on each side of the Motorcycle.

10.3 On bikes fitted with fairings, the headlight may be removed and a plate must cover the aperture if removed. All glass area must be taped.

Where there is space on a bike with fairing the same area must be made available on each side of the fairing for competition numbers.

11. MINIMUM WEIGHT

The weight of the motorcycle without fuel but with oils and coolants must not be less than 160kg.

MALAYSIAN SUPER SERIES 2009

TECHNICAL REGULATIONS

APPENDIX IV

SUPERSTOCK CHAMPIONSHIP

A. GENERAL

1. Motorcycles sold to the public worldwide and must be homologated by the original manufacturer only. The model will be eligible for a maximum period of 5 years.

Displacement capacities

4 cyclinders - 601cc up to 1000cc

3 cyclinders - 751cc up to 1000cc

2 cyclinders â€“ 851cc up to 1200cc

Bikes must be in original showroom condition in every detail. Only changes allowed in â€œSpecific Modificationsâ€ will be allowed. Everything that is not authorised and prescribed in these rules is strictly forbidden and may merit exclusion.

2. MINIMUM WEIGHT

The permitted weight to be deducted from the homologated weight is 12kg. At any time of the event, the weight of the whole machine (including the tank and its contents) must not be less than the minimum weight with a tolerance of 1 kg.

3. Competition Numbers

The allocated number (and place) for the rider must be affixed on the machine as follows: -

Once on the front, either in the centre of the fairing or slightly off to one side;

- Once, on each side of the motorcycle. Alternatively, once across the top of the rear seat section with the top of the number towards the rider. These number must have the same size as the front numbers.

4. Carburation Instruments

Carburation instruments must remain as homologated.

5. Lubrication

Any type of lubricant is allowed.

B. SPECIFIC MODIFICATIONS

All items not mentioned in the following articles must remain as originally produced by the manufacturer for the homologated machine.

1. Frame Body and Rear Sub Frame

1.1 Frame must remain as originally produced by the manufacturer for the homologated machined. The sides of the frame-body may be covered by a protective part made of a composite material. These protectors must fit the form of the frame.

1.2 Holes may be drilled on the frame only to fix approved components (i.e. fairing brackets, steering damper mount).

1.3 Nothing can be added by welding or removed by machining from the frame body.

1.4 All motorcycles must display manufacturersâ€™ vehicle identification number on the frame body (chassis number), with the exception of spare frames.

1.5 Engine mounting brackets or plates must remain as originally produced by the manufacturer for the homologated machine.

Rear sub frame must remain as originally produced by the manufacturer for the homologated machine.

1.7 Additional seat brackets may be added, non-stressed protruding brackets may be removed if they do not affect the safety of the construction or assembly. Bolt-on accessories to the rear sub-frame may be removed.

1.8 The paint scheme is not restricted but polishing the frame body or sub frame is not allowed.

2. Front & Rear Forks

Forks structure must remain as originally produced by the manufacturer.

Standard original internal parts of the forks may be modified. After market damper kits or valves may be installed.

The fork caps may be modified or changed to add spring preload/compression adjusters.

Dust seals can be modified, changed or removed providing the fork remains totally oil-sealed.

The upper and lower fork clamps must remain as originally produced by the manufacturer.

Every part of the rear fork must remain as originally produced by the manufacturer.

Rear wheel stand positioning brackets may be added to the rear form by welding or by bolts. Brackets must have rounded edges viewed from all sides.

3. Rear Suspension Unit

Rear suspension unit may be modified or replaced, but the original attachments to the frame and rear fork must be used and the rear suspension linage must remain as originally produced by the manufacturer. Rear suspension unit spring may be changed.

4. Wheels & Tyres

Wheels must remain as originally produced by the manufacturer.

Modifications of the wheel-axles or any fixing and mounting points for front brake calliper are not allowed. Spaces can be modified. Modifications to the wheels to keep spacers in place are permitted.

Wheel diameter and rim width must remain as originally homologated.

The same set of tyres must be used for both Race 1 and Race 2.

5. Brakes

5.1 Brake disc must remain as originally produced. Front discs can be made floating, using original rotors and mounting points.

The front and rear brake calliper must remain as originally produced.

The rear brake calliper bracket may be fixed on the swing-arm, but the bracket must maintain the same fixing points for the calliper as used on the homologated machine. A modification of these parts is authorised. The swing-arm may be modified for this reason to aid the location of the rear brake calliper bracket.

The front and rear master cylinder must remain as originally produced by the manufacturer. Front and rear brake fluid reservoir can be changed.

Front and rear hydraulic brake may be changed.

The split of the front brake lines for both front brake callipers must be made above the lower fork bridge.

Front and rear brake pads may be changed. Brake pad locking pins may be modified.

Additional air scoops or ducts are now allowed.

6. Foot Rest/Foot Controls

6.1 Foot rest/foot controls may be relocated but brackets must be mounted to the frame at the original mounting points. The two original points of fixture must remain as original. Foot controls linkage may be modified. The original mounting points must remain.

6.2 Foot rests may be rigidly mounted or a folding type which must incorporate a device to return them to the normal position.

7. Handle Bars and Hand Controls

Handle bars may be replaced.

7.2 Handlebars and hand controls may be replaced or relocated.

7.3 Throttle assembly and associated cables may be modified or replaced.

7.4 Clutch and brake lever may be exchanged. An adjuster to the brake lever is allowed.

Switches can be changed but electric starter switch and engine stop switch must be located on the handle bars.

8. Fairing/Body Work

8.1 Fairing and body work may be replaced but must appear to be as originally produced by the manufacturer.

Overall size and dimensions must be the same as the original part.

Windscreen may be replaced with a duplicate of transparent material.

The original combination instrument/fairing brackets may be replaced.

The original air ducts running between the fairing and the air box may be altered or replaced.

Front mudguards may be replaced with a cosmetic duplicate of the original part.

Rear mudguards fixed on the swing arm can be modified or changed but the original profile must be respected.

Motorcycles can be equipped with inner ducts to improve the air stream towards the radiator but the appearance of the front, the rear and the profile of the motorcycle must not be changed.

9. Fuel Tank

Fuel tank filler caps may be altered or replaced.

Fuel tank valve petcock must remain as originally produced by the manufacturer.

10. Wiring Harness

10.1 The wiring loom may be replaced by the kit wire harness loom as suppled for the ECU kit model, produced or approved by the manufacturer.

The wiring loom and ignition lock may be relocated or replaced.

Cutting the wiring harness is not allowed.

11. Radiator, Cooling System and Oil Coolers

Radiator cap is free.

Additional radiators and/or oil coolers are not allowed.

12. Airbox

The air box must remain as originally produced.

The air filter element may be modified or replaced.

13. Fuel Injection System

No modifications are allowed. Central Unit (ECU) may be relocated.

No modifications of fuel pump or pressure regulator are allowed.

14. Cylinder Head

The cylinder head gasket may be changed.

15. Transmission/Gearbox

An external quick-shift system on the gear selector may be added.

Countershaft sprocket, rear wheel sprocket, chain pitch and size can be changed. The sprocket cover can be modified.

Ignition/Engine Control System (ECU)

The engine control unit (ECU) must be either: -

i) As homologated and inner software can be changed.

ii) or the ECU kit model produced and/or approved by the manufacturer can be used. A special connector can be used to connect ECU and the original wire loom.

iii) External ignition and/or injection module can be added to the standard production ECU.

17. Exhaust System

17.1 Exhaust pipes and silencers may be modified or changed. Catalytic converters must be removed.

18. The following items MAY be altered or replaced from those fitted to the homologated motorcycle.

Any type of lubrication, brake or suspension fluid may be used.

Any type of spark plug

Any inner tube or inflation valves may be used

Wheel balance weights may be discarded, changed or added to.

Gaskets and gasket materials (with the exception of cylinder base gasket).

Instrument, instrument brackets and associated cables.

Painted external surface finishes and decals

19. The following items MAY BE Removed

Tachometer

Speedometer

Chain guard as long as it is not incorporated in the rear fender

Bold on accessories on a rear sub frame

20. The following items MUST BE Removed

Headlamp, rear lamp and turn signal indicators. Openings must be covered by suitable materials.

Rear-view mirrors

Horn

License plate bracket

Tool box

Helmet hooks and luggage carrier hooks

Passenger foot rests

Passenger grab rails

Safety bars, centre and side stands must be removed.

21. The following items MUST BE Altered

Motorcycles must be equipped with a functional ignition kill switch or button mounted at least on one side of the handlebar (within reach of the hand while on the hand grips) that is capable of stopping a running engine.

Throttle controls must be self closing when not held by the hand.

All drain plugs must be wired. External oil filter screws and bolts that enter an oil cavity must be safety wired.

All motorcycles must have a closed breather system. The oil breather line must be connected and discharge in the airbox. Where breather or overflow pipes are fitted, they must discharge via existing outlets. The original closed system must be retained, no direct atmospheric emission is permission.