2008 Manual of Motorcycle Sport - Motorcycling Australia

15.1.6 Hair and Jewellery
15.1.6.1 Hair longer than shoulder length must be
confined in the helmet or jacket.
15.1.6.2 Body jewellery is to be removed or securely
covered with tape prior to competition.
15.1.7 General footwear
15.1.7.1 No person may wear open footwear in
the pit area
15.2 Frames and parts - ROAD RACING
15.2.1 Streamlining
15.2.1.1 Streamlining must leave the front wheel
and mudguard exposed.
15.2.2 Brakes
15.2.2.1 At least 2 efficient brakes must operate
independently of each other on the front
and rear wheels.
15.2.2.2 Front brake caliper bolts to be
lockwired in the tightened position
15.2.3 General
15.2.3.1 Radiator protection guards may be fitted
providing there is no modification to the
radiators or bodywork.
15.2.3.2 Frame protection devices may be added
providing they do not protrude more than
80mm from the bodywork and are no
more than 80mm in diameter.
15.2.3.3 A chain guard made of a suitable material
must be fitted in such a way to prevent
trapping between the lower drive chain
run and the final drive sprocket at the rear
wheel.
15.2.3.4 Engine end case protectors mounted
using at least 2 of the original bolt
locations, and to protrude no more
than 20mm. This will relate to all 4
stroke machines
15.2.4 Production
15.2.4.1 Subject to the required and permitted
alterations set out below, solo Production
machines must:
a) Be fitted with ADR compliance plates
for the particular machine,
b) Be eligible for registration in all States
and Territories in which they compete,
c) Be of a make and model lawfully
sold in Australia,
d) Be as constructed by, or
modified with the approval of, the
108 enjoy the ride
manufacturer so as to conform with
Australian Design Rules for normal
road use.
15.2.4.2 Tyres must:
a) Be commercially available in
Australia,
b) Be manufactured for road use in all
weather conditions,
c) Be not less than the machine
manufacturer’s recommended speed
and load rating,
d) Be worn no more than to the
minimum tread depth indicators,
e) Not be manufactured for only
competition use,
f) Not have an augmented or modified
tread pattern,
g) Comply with the service description
(load and speed rating) permanently
moulded on the OEM tyre side wall,
h) Comply with the relevant
requirements of the nominated
standard. e.g. ETRTO, JATMA & TRA
15.2.4.3 The following must be removed:
a) Headlamp,
b) Tail lamp,
c) Reflectors,
d) Horn,
e) Traffic indicators,
f) Mirrors,
g) Centre and side stands,
h) Registration plate / bracket and label
holder.
15.2.4.4 Any sharp edges left by the removal of the
above components must be protected by
a rolled edge or beading of minimum 3mm
diameter.
15.2.4.5 The following may be replaced or
modified:
a) Fairing,
b) Screen,
c) Rear bodywork,
d) Seat,
e) Mudguards,
f) Tank covers and
g) Side covers,
but replacements must be the same in
shape and appearance as, and no lighter
in weight than, the original.
h) Mounting bracket(s) for fairing,
2008 MANUAL OF MOTORCYCLE SPORT