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2008 Manual of Motorcycle Sport - Motorcycling Australia

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cylinders,<br />

d) Have an engine capacity between<br />

690cc and 1300cc,<br />

15.9.0.3 To be permitted to compete, a machine,<br />

without rider, without fuel tank fitted, but<br />

with all other fluids as raced, must weigh<br />

no less than 170kgs.<br />

15.9.0.4 If a particular modification or change <strong>of</strong><br />

part is not covered in these rules, then<br />

the modification or change <strong>of</strong> part is not<br />

permitted.<br />

15.9.1 Definitions- Pro Twins<br />

15.9.1.1 For the purposes <strong>of</strong> these Rules:<br />

a) OEM means Original Equipment<br />

Manufacture- but not year or model<br />

specific,<br />

b) OEM, per Model means- Original<br />

Equipment Manufacture- but not<br />

year specific,<br />

c) OEM, per Model and Year means<br />

Original Equipment Manufacture- for the<br />

machine’s specific year and model.<br />

15.9.2 Pro-Twins - Frames and Parts<br />

15.9.2.1 The following must be removed:<br />

a) Headlamp,<br />

b) Tail lamp,<br />

c) Reflectors,<br />

d) Pillion pegs,<br />

e) Horns,<br />

f) Traffic indicators,<br />

g) Mirrors,<br />

h) Centre and side stands,<br />

i) Registration plate and label holder.<br />

15.9.2.2 The following may be removed:<br />

a) Rear mudguards,<br />

b) Inner guards,<br />

c) Thermo fans,<br />

d) Starter motor,<br />

e) Alternator,<br />

f) Anti-pollution gear and/or anti-icing<br />

equipment,<br />

g) Any other thing that will not affect the<br />

safety, structural integrity or visual<br />

silhouette integrity <strong>of</strong> the motorcycle,<br />

unless in contravention <strong>of</strong> these Rules.<br />

15.9.2.3 Any sharp edges left by the removal <strong>of</strong> the<br />

above components must be protected by<br />

a rolled edge or beading <strong>of</strong> minimum 3mm<br />

diameter.<br />

15.9.2.4 The following must be as OEM, per model<br />

and year:<br />

a) Frame,<br />

b) Swingarm,<br />

c) Rear suspension link,<br />

d) Fork tubes and sliders, but internals<br />

my be modified. External adjusters<br />

may be fitted<br />

e) Brake discs and calipers<br />

f) Fuel tank- no modifications<br />

permitted.<br />

15.9.2.5 The following must be as OEM, per<br />

model:<br />

a) Fuel filler cap (must be operational).<br />

15.9.2.6 The following may be modified, added or<br />

replaced:<br />

a) Brake master cylinders,<br />

b) Brake pads,<br />

c) Brake lines,<br />

d) Throttle housing and cables,<br />

e) Foot pegs,<br />

f) Gear levers,<br />

g) Foot peg brackets,<br />

h) Instruments,<br />

i) Handlebars,<br />

j) Triple Clamps.<br />

k) Steering dampers,<br />

l) Speedshifters.<br />

m) Approved lap timing devices.<br />

<strong>Australia</strong>n maximum new RRP <strong>of</strong><br />

$700 inc GST<br />

n) Fuel injection control devices<br />

15.9.2.7 The following may be modified as<br />

follows:<br />

a) Rear Suspension- Ride height<br />

adjuster permitted Shock absorber<br />

manufacturer and length free,<br />

b) Frame, where a subframe is<br />

replaced or repaired<br />

c) Subframe where repaired or<br />

replaced, but original pr<strong>of</strong>ile must be<br />

maintained.<br />

15.9.2.8 The following is free:<br />

a) Rear suspension link arm rods<br />

15.9.2.9 Wheels must comply with the following:<br />

a) Diameter may be changed to 17”, but<br />

16.5” diameter wheels not permitted,<br />

b) Front Wheel 3.5” maximum width,<br />

c) Rear Wheel 6.0” maximum width,<br />

d) Colour optional,<br />

<strong>2008</strong> MANUAL OF MOTORCYCLE SPORT enjoy the ride<br />

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