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2008 Manual of Motorcycle Sport - Motorcycling Australia

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o) Fuel injection<br />

15.10.3.6 It is recommended that an engine cut-out<br />

operated by a lanyard connected to the<br />

rider by a cord or cable is fitted.<br />

15.10.3.7 If in any doubt as to the eligibility <strong>of</strong> any<br />

parts, competitors are advised to contact<br />

Formula Extreme Pty. Ltd on 02 49842488<br />

or t_oneill@aus-superbikes.com.au to<br />

avoid costly breaches <strong>of</strong> these Rules. The<br />

NakedBike © rules remain the intellectual<br />

property <strong>of</strong> Formula Xtreme Pty Ltd and<br />

can not be used, copied or altered without<br />

the prior written permission <strong>of</strong> Formula<br />

Xtreme Pty Ltd<br />

15.11 125cc GP Class<br />

15.11.0.1 15 year old competitors may participate in<br />

the 125cc GP class or the 250cc 4 stroke<br />

class only provided they:<br />

a) Satisfy their SCB <strong>of</strong> their<br />

competence,<br />

b) Obtain a licence endorsement for<br />

Road Racing only,<br />

c) Compete in the 125cc GP class or<br />

in combined classes with similar<br />

performing machines. eg. 250cc<br />

Production, 400cc 4-Stroke.<br />

15.11.0.2 Machines must be up to 125cc single<br />

cylinder with a maximum <strong>of</strong> 6 speeds in<br />

the gearbox.<br />

15.12 FORMULA ONE sidecars<br />

15.12.1 Formula One - Frames & Parts<br />

15.12.1.1 The distance between the tracks left by the<br />

centre lines <strong>of</strong> the rear motorcycle wheel<br />

and the sidecar wheel must be at least<br />

800mm, but not more than 1150mm.<br />

400mm max<br />

2,300mm max<br />

3,300mm max<br />

15.12.1.2 The overall width <strong>of</strong> the motorcycle and<br />

sidecar, including exhausts must not<br />

exceed 1700mm.<br />

15.12.1.3 The overall height <strong>of</strong> the motorcycle and<br />

sidecar must not exceed 800mm, but the<br />

airbox and the immediate bodywork over<br />

the airbox only may be a maximum <strong>of</strong><br />

950mm.<br />

15.12.1.4 The overall length <strong>of</strong> the motorcycle and<br />

sidecar must not exceed 3300mm.<br />

15.12.1.5 The wheelbase must not exceed<br />

2300mm.<br />

15.12.1.6 The minimum weight <strong>of</strong> the sidecar<br />

including passenger and rider at the<br />

completion <strong>of</strong> practice, qualifying or racing<br />

is 375 kg.<br />

15.12.1.7 The ground clearance, measured at the<br />

lowest point <strong>of</strong> the motorcycle and sidecar,<br />

race-ready with rider and passenger on<br />

board and with the handlebars in the<br />

straight ahead position, must be not less<br />

than 65mm. After a race, a tolerance <strong>of</strong><br />

-5mm is allowed. After a wet race this<br />

check is not performed.<br />

15.12.1.8 Devices which reduce the ground<br />

clearance during the course <strong>of</strong> a race are<br />

not permitted.<br />

15.12.1.9 Attachment points between motorcycle<br />

and sidecar:<br />

a) Must be not less than 4 if the sidecar<br />

is not integrated with the motorcycle,<br />

b) Must not allow movement at the<br />

joints,<br />

c) If the angle <strong>of</strong> inclination is<br />

changeable, must be secured by<br />

locking and not merely clamped.<br />

15.12.1.10 The engine must be positioned:<br />

a) In such a way that the centre line <strong>of</strong><br />

the engine must not exceed 160 mm<br />

beyond the centre line<br />

<strong>of</strong> the rear wheel <strong>of</strong> the<br />

motorcycle,<br />

b) In front <strong>of</strong> the rear<br />

wheel.<br />

15.12.1.11<br />

The drive must be<br />

transmitted to the ground<br />

only through the rear<br />

65mm min<br />

wheel.<br />

15.12.1.12<br />

The underside <strong>of</strong> the<br />

platform must be flat.<br />

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

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