any new minitwinners out there?

Next season promises to be the best yet in the minitwin world. Bemsee plans to open up the minitwin class with a Junior, Rookie and MRO level series will bring much interest in this already competitive class. Having been been through the rooky experience ourselves over the last two years we would be happy to provide advice, help and guidance through the minefield of rules, regs and bike prep.

Sam Cox
Bemsee minitwinner #31

Hi Coxxy!

I'm hoping to be in the rookie class next year, going to brands on the 6th to get some of the paperwork underway...

Just getting the bike ready at the moment... Think shes pretty much sorted, just some lockwiring to do (Am I right in saying its just the sump plug, filler plug, coolant drain plug and Oil Filter?)

Oooh, one other question can I use a curvy front wheel for wets? Used it on trackdays, but am I allowed to under the "Rules?"

Thanks in advance!

Yes you have the main lock wire parts sorted, we also lock wire the rad cap for safe measure.

As for the wheel issue we havent used curvy wheels on our injected model and the best answer is to consult bemsee direct - I shouldnt think its a problem as there might not be a performance enhancement there. There are some issues with using carby rads on injected models for example as I believe the carby rad offers greater cooling - desirable on a race bike so not allowed on the later model.

Dont forget the shark fin, stop locks on steering head so the hand cant be trapped against bodywork or fairing by the handlebars(we get picked up on this) race gearing change if possible for you (not a minitwin regs requirement though), dog tags for rider, transponder fitted for scrutineering (all classes), water only in rad, dyno prove the bike before you go at 72bhp max (might be tested), bloody hell! Not much to remember then.........

coxxy

Nice one, thanks coxxy!

When you say lock stops, are these the ones on the fork clamp that are part of the standard casting?

Me and my mate want to do a few of the races next year, we are starting right from the beggining so please be patient . Apart from the bike which i think ive sorted........... Im going to join Bemsee but how do i go about getting an ACU licence? also what things in terms of paperwork do i need to do and am definatley not aware of! Im hoping to do the trackday at Brands on the sixth!

Right, Lock stops................yes on the casting you will see two cast tabs that act as the suzuki lock stops - these are insufficent to restrict the steering movement enough so have to be drilled out to take a lock nut and bolt which can be adjusted so that the scrutineers are happy. Too much restriction and you end up falling off the bike in the paddock as there isnt enough steering for slow corners LOL! The aim is to have sufficent gap so that your gloved hand is not caught in any way should the bike go over on full lock - judge for yourself but the actual amount of restriction you need each side is about 10mm each side.

Bemsee are planning to help all novice riders obtain their ACU licenses and get some track craft before their first events in the new year - go to www.bemsee.net and see the info and links for new racers. We attended last year for novice training and it was a great weekend, an absolute must if you want to get into racing.

To start the ball rolling call the ACU license department and get the relevant forms for a Novice race license - get a membership form from your favoured club. Fill out both forms - you may need an eyesight test from an optician and health cert if decrepit! Send them to the club secretary first for endorsement who will then forward them to the ACU for completion and license issue. You should get the license in the new year. Bemsee will also take care of all this at their ACU meeting in February.

Coxxy

You sir are a hero!

So if I drill and tap the OEM lock stops, say M6? Then put in a bolt with locknut... that should do the trick.

Oh and the dogtags, what information must these have on them? I'm assuming my name! lol!

Also, don't laugh! When do the race numbers get decided? Is that done by BEMSEE?

I'm taking up Minitwin racing for 2010 i have purchased a curvy for the season just about to strip down and sort for the job in hand, it has been raced before so shouldn't need too much doing but i will be going through everything to make sure it is all spot on.
Good point about the lock stops i will check mine. Ae you allowed to run a slipper clutch?

Wow I don't think that could have been much more usefull! Thanks so much for that, I will get the paperwork ordered today. Can't wait to get started. Just one last question, how much money do people spen on average at a weekend?

Cheers

Ande

Originally Posted by Dickyholdsworth

Ae you allowed to run a slipper clutch?

99% sure you are not allowed to use a slipper clutch in most clubs unless it is fitted as standard, which in the case of the SV it is not!