I'll be doing my first race weekend this weekend at NJMP and wanted to confirm my transponder is in the right spot as well as my number plates are ok. Anything else you see on the bike that needs to be changed please let me know. Also please share any info that might make my weekend run smoother. Thanks and I look forward to meeting everyone!
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Looks good. You will be fine.
Thank you!
Technically your numbers are too small, it will come down to whomever does the tech inspection. The reason for the size requirements is for the officials to be able to read the numbers from as far away as possible in case the electronic timing malfunctions and they have to visually score the winner/positions. Most of the time you will be fine with the plates you have though.
Get there early! Be prepared and bring plenty of water and food. If you do your prep work at home the weekend will be fun.
Have fun! See you there. My son rides bike #516 Expert. If you have any questions or concerns feel free to come talk to is. Well be by the Markbilt Racebikes Rig.
Will do I'll be at the track day Friday as well and just overnight. Thanks I'm sure I'll have questions for you guys!
I don't know how it would fit on your bike, but I keep my transponder as high as I can on the fork. This way I can look to see that it's working as I roll out for practice.
I originally wanted to have it up higher but it seemed like it would limit my steering a little.
Quote from: akosi on September 04, 2014, 07:23:45 AM
I originally wanted to have it up higher but it seemed like it would limit my steering a little.
I didn't know if that would be an issue or not.
Good luck!
Bring along some tape to cover the front numbers that are on the non-timing tower side.
Move your transponder as low as possible on the fork. I had mine in the exact same spot and it was intermittent. For some reason, fiberglass and carbon mess with the signal. When I moved it lower it worked a little better.
These things have been quite a pain in the ass for CCS, it's too bad they have been so unreliable.
Good luck and ask a thousand questions!
I race with MCRA, and we use Westhold's T&S system - I've not had issues with mine but there seems to be a few duds out there - are you guys also using Westhold?