Bike & Gear requirements
Bike requirements
To keep you and your fellow riders safe, and minimise track damage and disruption to events.
Your motorcycle must meet the following standards.
Lock Wiring
Plugs or caps which, if removed, permit the discharge of any lubricating, cooling or hydraulic fluids, must be wire-locked or otherwise secured in the tightened position in a manner approved by the scrutineer.
Lock wiring used on oil and water filler caps and drain plugs must be visible
A pin or locknut must be fitted to the brake pad fixture.
The safety wire used on the brake caliper bolts must be visible.
The following need to be lockwired:
The brake caliper bolts
oil filler cap
oil drain bolt
oil filter bolts (no image shown)
radiator cap
water pump drain bolt (no image shown)
You can drill a small hole into the bolt & caps to run the wire through or even buy specific aftermarket bolts that already have the holes for lockwiring.
Pull the wire through the hole while the bolt is tightened and secure it to another bolt or part of the bike. The wire can be twisted and tightened with pliers or you can use an actual lock wiring tool (as used in the photos)
Axle and Peg Sliders
Front and rear axle sliders must be fitted, be constructed of a non-stick, non-abrasive material and anchorages must be contained within the device to impede contact with the ground.
Peg sliders must be fitted to the underside of both foot pegs, be constructed of a non-stick, non-abrasive material and anchorages must be contained within the device to impede contact with the ground.
Foot pegs must be the folding type, no fixed or rigid pegs are allowed in Supermoto and Mini-Motard classes.
You can buy specifically designed sliders or even make your own. An easy way to make axle sliders is to use skateboard wheels and some threaded rod running through the axle Delrin rod cut to the desired size is also a popular choice for home-made sliders. Remember that no part of the metal fittings fastening the sliders to the axles and pegs can slick out passed the slider.
Catch Can
A 300cc oil catch lank must be used on the engine breather system. In addition, a 2O0cc catch tank must be used on radiator overflow and carburetor breather hoses.
All of the above hoses, combined, can feed into a 500cc catch tank.
Catch cans are needed to stop any liquids overflowing from the bike and onto the track, as spilled liquids can quickly become a hazard to the other riders.
Catch cans are easily made with a trip to the hardware store for some PVC piping, end caps and hose fittings.
You can buy ready-made catch cans or you could even use a drink bottle as long as it seals and it's big enough. Make sure all hoses go into the catch cans and that each catch can has a breather hose so it does not pressurize.
Different bikes will have different amounts of hoses, if you have a fuel infected bike you're in luck - you have a lot less hoses!
The calculation (or working out the volume of a pipe is: 3. 14 x radius 1 x height (or... just google an online pipe volume calculator).
For example; a pipe with an inner diameter of 50mm needs to be approximately 150mm long to hold 300ml:Remember to make sure the catch cans are securely fastened to the bike; most people use cable ties or hose clamps. Try to mount them somewhere they won't come in contact with the ground in a crash as they will fit in different places on different bikes.
Additional Info
Timing transponders will be used and must be attached to the upper fork leg. no other position will be deemed suitable.
Riding numbers must be a minimum of 100mm in height, be of a contrasting contour to the board and be clearly legible at a distance of 30 metres.
The ends of the handlebars or twist grip sleeves must be securely plugged so as to present a flush or rounded end.
If full hand protectors are used, they must be a shatter proof material
Throttle controls must be self-closing,
Bigfoot tyres on standard MX rims are permitted.
Knobby / dirt tyres are not permitted.
The only liquid coolants permitted are water and non-glycol coolants. Glycol and coolants manufactured with glycol are not allowed.
Centre and side stands must be removed for all types of competition in supermoto.
If you are racing a road registered supermoto; the mirrors, license plate and stand must be removed and the headlight, tail light and
indicators must be taped over.
Only single or twin cylinder engines may be used.
A non return valve must be fitted to the fuel tank breather.
The actual engine capacity of a machine competing in a capacity class may not exceed the prescribed capacity for that class by more than 2%.
If you are still unsure on anything you need to do to your bike - just ask!
Email: [email protected]
Gear requirements
Leathers
A one or two-piece leather suit constructed of leather or other material of similar or greater durability, which meets FIM requirements.
Where jackets or one-piece suits are fitted with front opening slide fasteners, a safety strap must be fitted and secured at the neck.
In the case of a jacket and trousers, provision must be made to attach the rear of the jacket securely to the trousers.
The following areas must be padded with at least a double layer of leather or enclosed plastic foam at least 8mm thick: Shoulders,Elbows,Both sides of torso and hip joint, and knees.
Helmet
Motocross helmet + goggles or road racing / adventure helmets permitted.
Must be Aus standard approved
Back Protector
Commercially Manufactured Back Protector
Continuously covers the back area between the collar line and the base of the spine.
Gloves
Leather road bike gloves that cover the wrists, and the end of the jacket arm
.Please Note: Motocross / Summer Touring Gloves are NOT allowed.
We would prefer that all gloves have protection in knuckles and palms.
Boots
Boots with ankle and calf protection which must:
Be constructed of leather or other material of similar or greater durability. but not constructed of rubber,
At least overlap the suit or trousers when the rider is in the normal riding position,
Not have soft leather soles.
Most supermoto riders use motorcross boots. Minimotard riders use road racing boots
Hair and Jewelry
Body jewelry is to be removed or securely covered with tape prior to competition.
Hair longer than shoulder length must be confined in the helmet or jacket (tip: see Hightail hair)
