Number Size for 2008

[tlsmikey]

Are there going to be any rule changes in regards to the size of numbers for the AFM?

I was about to buy a set of numbers at cycle gear the other day, but I thought I read somewhere in here about possible rule changes.

Anyone have the inside scoop or do I have to wait for the 08 rule book in the mail?

[dsapsis]

Anyone have the inside scoop or do I have to wait for the 08 rule book in the mail?

Got mine today.

Per 8.2.1f) Numbers shall be at least 5-1/2 inches high and have 1 inch stroke. Numbers must be spaced at least 3/4 inch apart. Numbers shall be sans serif (NO curly cues or fancy stuff) for ease of scoring.

--dave, 270

[Trackho]

One wonders where the 5.5" inch number will go on this??? --Seems like more rules will need to be made in April:wtf:wtf

[afm199]

The rulebook says one number facing back ama style is ok, if you can fit it.

[Tazman]

Nothing wrong with that # 17

[Kameron808]

Nothing wrong with that # 17
You mean besides the fact that it's a Honda?

[kneedragon2000]

The rulebook says one number facing back ama style is ok, if you can fit it.

in that case if you have a single rear facing number on the tail section, is it ok to mount the transponder on the number?
I was under the impression you have to mount it on top of the tail.

[sihondalove]

^^^you can mount it under the tail....

[kneedragon2000]

really?
nice

[firemedic2706]

This bike has the transponder attached to it under the tail section.

http://i189.photobucket.com/albums/z189/firemedic2706/Picture007.jpg
http://i189.photobucket.com/albums/z189/firemedic2706/Picture005.jpg

[lokisdog]

^^^you can mount it under the tail....

You need to be careful with that, too close to any metal (like a muffler) and the transmitter doesn't work too good.

I mount mine under the tail at Sears and BW but need to move it above for T-Hill on my 05 GSXR 1000 since the muffler is on the right side, as is the antenna for lap times. The muffler interferes with the signal but only on that track.

[Duflacci]

Your bike looks great, Brian!
Pretty Blue and orange, and no scratches....YET!!!:laughing
Who did your paint?

[sihondalove]

You need to be careful with that, too close to any metal (like a muffler) and the transmitter doesn't work too good.

I mount mine under the tail at Sears and BW but need to move it above for T-Hill on my 05 GSXR 1000 since the muffler is on the right side, as is the antenna for lap times. The muffler interferes with the signal but only on that track.

now i have a 07 R6, you think ill be ok? since my can is carbon fiber and its so little??:ride

[kneedragon2000]

i think you should be ok. its far enough from the can BUT carbon fiber messes up the signal too. I had a carbon tail section last year and it took like 3 rounds for them to tell me that I had to raise the transponder like 2 inches + off the tail cause the carbon absorbed the signal.

[eeeeek]

This bike has the transponder attached to it under the tail section.

http://i189.photobucket.com/albums/z189/firemedic2706/Picture005.jpg


Maybe it's just perspective, but those front numbers don't look legal to me.

[Adiggity]

in that case if you have a single rear facing number on the tail section, is it ok to mount the transponder on the number?
I was under the impression you have to mount it on top of the tail.

You can fit the transmitter and the numbers without having to go over eachother.

[scotinexcile]

I hardly have enough room on the tail section for the numbers, especially with an 3/4" between them.
Hopefully they will pass tech

[kneedragon2000]

[QUOTE=firemedic2706;3774696]This bike has the transponder attached to it under the tail section.

did you mount it to the under plate or on the angle part near the tip?

I dont have a bag or container for mine so the tip, on the top would be a huge PIA to zip tie since its all the way in the back and I'd have to take the tail off just to get to it

[joe]

there's a rule with numbers: Don't ask, don't tell. Just get them close and show up to tech on the first day. Once you start asking, "is this far enough apart?", and "is this visable?", you're bound to have to change something.

[scotinexcile]

there's a rule with numbers: Don't ask, don't tell. Just get them close and show up to tech on the first day. Once you start asking, "is this far enough apart?", and "is this visable?", you're bound to have to change something.

As a novice I got to ask questions:teeth

[Adiggity]

[QUOTE=firemedic2706;3774696]This bike has the transponder attached to it under the tail section.

did you mount it to the under plate or on the angle part near the tip?

I dont have a bag or container for mine so the tip, on the top would be a huge PIA to zip tie since its all the way in the back and I'd have to take the tail off just to get to it
I would recommend buying a pouch from the benevolent booth at the first race. Makes changing the battery much easier!:thumbup

[kneedragon2000]

[QUOTE=kneedragon2000;3776559]
I would recommend buying a pouch from the benevolent booth at the first race. Makes changing the battery much easier!:thumbup

how do t he bags attach?
same old with zip ties?
wtf is the benevolent booth? how much they run usually? how do they close?

[sihondalove]

the benevolent booth is for injured racers, the pouches run $5

[kneedragon2000]

thanks!

[Trackho]

the benevolent booth is for injured racers, the pouches run $5

I think that there closer to $20. I run one, they work assume, but I have lost timers before. NO fault of the pouch--the zip times just seem to randomly jettison--prolly doesnt help that my exhaust bakes them:rolleyes:rolleyes

[Trackho]

Nothing wrong with that # 17

Will you please write a note to my wife sos I can get one, sure is purty and Timmer would pee in his pants:wtf:wtf

http://www.bayarearidersforum.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=242900&stc=1&thumb=1&d=1203530383

[dsapsis]

the benevolent booth is for injured racers, the pouches run $5

You sure abou that? The Vanson pouch I bought in "06 was $20, and the new Helimot pouches I think run $25.

--dave, 270

[sihondalove]

^^oh i dont know 100% for sure, somebody on here told me that they are $5

[sihondalove]

can i get one online??

[joe]

you can, or you can buy one from the benevolent booth and "if" you get hurt on the track the club might help you out.