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Racing Discussion => Racing Discussion => Topic started by: xseal on June 19, 2006, 02:28:24 PM

Title: gas tank cover
Post by: xseal on June 19, 2006, 02:28:24 PM
Anyone know where you can buy/get one of those silver gas tank covers like the AMA guys use to keep the case cool while waiting on the grid? 
Title: Re: gas tank cover
Post by: Jeff on June 22, 2006, 09:05:45 AM
screw that.  What I want is the little thingy that attached to the aero humps on the suits at Daytona.  They held dry ice and forced cold air into the suit via a small fan...  now THAT would be worth spending money on.
Title: Re: gas tank cover
Post by: xseal on June 22, 2006, 05:22:27 PM
Ice water down the back of the inner suit does the trick for the rider.  The key is something for the gas tank. 

Anyone, Bueller ... anyone?
Title: Re: gas tank cover
Post by: Jeff on June 22, 2006, 08:42:20 PM
I guess I don't understand the big point.  In CCS, you're not sitting on the grid for several minutes.  In the paddock, you should be under a canopy.  The fuel will be a hell of a lot hotter once you start racing than it will ever get from sitting in the tank with a bit of sun on it.
Title: Re: gas tank cover
Post by: Tammy on June 23, 2006, 12:03:49 AM
www.bickleracing.com

Contact John
Title: Re: gas tank cover
Post by: xseal on June 23, 2006, 03:31:38 PM
If you don't understand, don't post.

Sitting on the grid happens all the time in Team Challenge, before the race and during red flags.  Thanks for the lead Tammy.
Title: Re: gas tank cover
Post by: Jeff on June 24, 2006, 09:03:28 PM
Sorry sport.  Just wasn't sure what the big deal was...  you're certainly entitled to spend your money however you'd like. 
Title: Re: gas tank cover
Post by: mvamekanik on July 01, 2006, 09:02:17 AM
Quote from: Jeff on June 22, 2006, 09:05:45 AM
screw that.  What I want is the little thingy that attached to the aero humps on the suits at Daytona.  They held dry ice and forced cold air into the suit via a small fan...  now THAT would be worth spending money on.

the new alpinestars back protector has a fan in it
Title: Re: gas tank cover
Post by: Super Dave on July 02, 2006, 11:13:26 AM
Quote from: xseal on June 23, 2006, 03:31:38 PM
If you don't understand, don't post.

Sitting on the grid happens all the time in Team Challenge, before the race and during red flags.  Thanks for the lead Tammy.

Exactly...any kind of more "pro" race usually has long waits on a grid and on a pregrid.

Usually, I use a black umbrella to radiate heat out of the area of the tank. 

Great link, Tammy!
Title: Re: gas tank cover
Post by: 251am on July 02, 2006, 07:44:32 PM
 I'm just curious how much they get. Where's the link in da Bickle area?   :err:
Title: Re: gas tank cover
Post by: Super Dave on July 03, 2006, 07:38:05 PM
Quote from: Tammy on June 23, 2006, 12:03:49 AM
www.bickleracing.com

Contact John

Tammy says to contact John directly.
Title: Re: gas tank cover
Post by: xseal on July 28, 2006, 11:05:50 AM
I got the tank cover from Bickle, came in a couple days, was $100 Canadian, which is like $50-60 US.  Exactly what the Dr. ordered. Thanks again Tammy, came in handy on the grid at Summit's TC race .... 98 degrees and humid.
Title: Re: gas tank cover
Post by: Tammy on July 31, 2006, 11:27:13 AM
Glad it came in handy wish I had of had one this weekend for gingerman man was it HOT!!