are we ever going to find out if tank sliders are going to be mandatory for 06/07 R6's for 08????? :ahhh:
Well, you could just put one on and not have to worry about legality....or your bike being used to roast marshmallows.
Anyone know how these fit on pre "massaged" tanks?
it depends on how "massaged" it really is.
In the rules changes, I didn't see anything about that.
Link to changes for 2008 (http://www.ccsracing.us/forms/2008/rules/2008%20rule%20change%20requests%20determinations%20v2.pdf)
I agree with Mongo though, just get the sliders and use 'em.
mongo, levy makes tank sliders....... I need to order a set too
Ahhh.... Makes more sense now, don't see many racers wanting to spend more money :D
Didn't you make them mandatory next year Mongo? :thumb:
Yes, they are mandetory for WERA for 2008, as I understand it.
Regardless, it's a cool idea for a bad situation on a particular motorcycle. Just like case guards on some bikes. Even if they aren't mandetory, it's just a good idea.
I agree that it's a good idea for that bike, given the history. I'm a little unsure about his self promotion in the general section and asking about legality for 2008. Don't we have a classified section for that?
Yeah, but it is a reasonable question for those that race in both organizations or might cross over not knowing that the rules are a little different regardless.
Additionally, I don't see him pushing any exciting links like me in his signature or in his www contact area either.
Hey Mongo,
Just out of curiosity - how many cases of fire during/after a crash involving an R6 did WERA experience in 06 and 07?
If your tank is dented, like mine, you are pretty screwed for the sliders. Good news is, the sliders, from what i have read tend to help prevent severe dents as well as keep your bike from going up in flames. :)
Sig,
Will these cover your dents?
http://www.eti-fuelcel.com/ (http://www.eti-fuelcel.com/)
Quote from: Team_Serpent on November 19, 2007, 01:19:01 PM
Hey Mongo,
Just out of curiosity - how many cases of fire during/after a crash involving an R6 did WERA experience in 06 and 07?
At our events I can think of 4 or 5, more than the previous 5 years combined.... I know it's bad when people don't freak over a fire because it's become commonplace.
Quote from: Mongo on November 21, 2007, 08:28:22 AM
At our events I can think of 4 or 5, more than the previous 5 years combined.... I know it's bad when people don't freak over a fire because it's become commonplace.
Wow, that's more than I would have thought. Nothing destroys a bike like fire. I remember a long time ago at VIR when I threw a rod through the cases and the oil caught fire. There I was standing just off the straight with the bike on fire. There was a corner worker running with a fire extinguisher but they were stationed pretty far away and fire works fast. I thought I was going to loose the bike and was lucky to get the fire out. If that was a fuel fire I doubt I would have been so lucky.
This really is a safety issue for everyone involved and I'm glad there is a product available to help prevent this from happening.
Quote from: EX_#76 on November 19, 2007, 01:38:52 PM
Sig,
Will these cover your dents?
http://www.eti-fuelcel.com/ (http://www.eti-fuelcel.com/)
yeah, but good LORD they are expensive. :)
Are they more than a new bike????
I take it this is about the new R6? Or would it include some other new bikes. I havent heard about this issue with them.
The new R6 has a redesigned fuel tank which shouldn't present the same problems. The '07 and under are the trouble makers.
So I wonder what the next problem will be for the R6 or any other bike in 2008? :err:
all this and still no answer????????????? :banghead:
Quote from: levy on December 24, 2007, 03:34:08 PM
all this and still no answer????????????? :banghead:
Chill. We are aware of this problem up at Loudon, as we had one go up in flames in Turn 5 last season. I have already submitted the proposal on this matter for consideration at our Feb. 2nd Rules Meeting at the LRRS Banquet.
if it makes you feel any better i am going to order a set this week and make them mandatory for my bike.
i cant afford to buy another one if this one burns
Quote from: levy on December 24, 2007, 03:34:08 PM
all this and still no answer????????????? :banghead:
Why don't you look at the rule book? They have posted all the rule changes for 2008. And the people from CCS don't come here that often, so this isn't the best way to get an answer from them.
We do, however, have a commercial classifieds section. Maybe that's where you should put your advertisement.
Yeah Levi, RTFRB :ass:
i ordered mine today
you getting a set Dave?
http://www.traxxion.com/store/detail.asp?product_id=R6-TS (http://www.traxxion.com/store/detail.asp?product_id=R6-TS)
:biggrin:
Some dude on the R6 forum made his own for like $15....
http://www.r6messagenet.com/forums/showthread.php?t=141810&page=3
I'm going this route (I think) since my tank is already not shaped to Yamaha factory specs... if you know what I'm saying.
Quote from: Garywc on December 27, 2007, 05:58:41 PM
i ordered mine today
you getting a set Dave?
Already did, a couple bucks now I can afford, a new motorcycle half way through the season I can't. Had a lowside crash, not going all that fast at Summit Point and the corner of the tank where the slider would be was almost worn off where I could have had a problem. In another crash my tank was leaking where the slider would go, fortunately the bike did not catch fire.
Levy's product fit up great and I no longer worry about the issue.