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Racing Discussion => Rules and Regs => Topic started by: H-man on October 05, 2004, 11:18:18 AM

Title: Windscreen passing tech
Post by: H-man on October 05, 2004, 11:18:18 AM
Quick question.

Does my windscreen have to be completely intact in order to pass tech?  That is, would it fail it a part of it was pieced together with glue and packaging tape?

I know that I'd be allowed to finish a race with a damaged windscreen.  But what about starting a race with a repaired windscreen?

  H-man
Title: Re: Windscreen passing tech
Post by: tzracer on October 05, 2004, 12:27:33 PM
Probably not.

Just race without it.
Title: Re: Windscreen passing tech
Post by: H-man on October 05, 2004, 01:37:52 PM
Seriously?  A windscreen isn't a required part?

Title: Re: Windscreen passing tech
Post by: cornercamping on October 05, 2004, 02:08:08 PM
I seriously don't think you need it.  For instance, I've seen a Ducati Monster, and a few Buell's on the race track, and they didn't have windscreens  :-/  I can't see why you'd need it other than "aerodynamics."

 ???
Title: Re: Windscreen passing tech
Post by: H-man on October 05, 2004, 02:26:13 PM
When you're as slow as I am, every little reduction in wind resistance is a good thing ;)
Title: Re: Windscreen passing tech
Post by: cornercamping on October 05, 2004, 02:40:01 PM
QuoteWhen you're as slow as I am, every little reduction in wind resistance is a good thing ;)

lol... ah.. nevermind, I'm not gonna even...   bah....


 ;D
Title: Re: Windscreen passing tech
Post by: Super Dave on October 05, 2004, 03:18:30 PM
Yes, last year, I raced with a broken windscreen for a few weekends.

No one seemed to have one available for new bikes.  And the number plate was part of the windscreen...so...
Title: Re: Windscreen passing tech
Post by: EM JAY on October 06, 2004, 07:11:44 AM
 Nope not required.  I was helping Mike get his 750 finally ready to race and kept him from procrastinating any further by installing the screen, I was just like get it to tech already!!   ;D
Title: Re: Windscreen passing tech
Post by: H-man on October 06, 2004, 08:53:44 AM
Thanks to everyone for the feedback.

Super Dave, are you saying "yes" to the question that the windscreen is required to be completely intact (if one is pressent)?   If I apply your "yes" to either of my first 2 questions, then I'm a bit puzzled how you got past tech with a damaged/repaired windscreen.
Title: Re: Windscreen passing tech
Post by: Super Dave on October 06, 2004, 10:05:49 AM
QuoteI raced with a broken windscreen for a few weekends.


No one required me to get one.

And none were available.
Title: Re: Windscreen passing tech
Post by: tzracer on October 06, 2004, 11:49:51 AM
QuoteSeriously? ÊA windscreen isn't a required part?


No it is not required.
Title: Re: Windscreen passing tech
Post by: r6_philly on October 21, 2004, 07:58:09 PM
remember bodywork is not required either as long as it has a catch pan and fluid retention. even on newer bikes.