How to get your pitbike on the track!

[Vroom-Vroom]

Originally Posted by pad

that article has answered everyting i wanted to know now all i have to do is find somewhere to get a bit of practice in and some one who knows of where the start gate is to enter the "trackside" of the sport

Matchams Karting (ringwood) are open for practice 6 days a week provided they do not have booked karting events.

contact number - 07851 73 00 00

They also have a winter and summer series. Next meeting is this weekend 14th jan round two of the winter series.

[xsport louis]

can you use 12 inch wheels or not i didnt understand that bit?

[jthump110]

it dont matter, but i would use slicks, u do meen ur racing just on tarmac yeh.

[xsport louis]

yeah mite dunno yet do you know where my nearest track is ? i live in chester

[simoto]

Originally Posted by jthump110

it dont matter, but i would use slicks, u do meen ur racing just on tarmac yeh.

slicks are not allowed in supermoto racing, tyres have to be treaded most use sava mc18 intermediate soft.

[simoto]

i have raced my monster in supermoto for the past two seasons, you definatly need leathers, boots and good gloves. dont skimp on the helmet either. the racing is very competative and you can expect to crash quite regularly.I use sava intermediates as slicks are not allowed. I get through three to four sets per season they cost about £45 each,the racing is organised by phoenix racing in preston, they run classes for junior and senior (over sixteen) riders and the classes are 125cc,140cc and modified (ie anything goes,Takagowa and kitico engines etc).
The races are held over two days, practice saturday race sunday and all take place on kart circuits the next meeting is on the 29/30 sept at wilton mill and the one after that is teeside auto drome on 27/28 oct.They then run a winter series which all take place at wilton mill about once a month.if you fancy giving it a go I would recomend getting a few front sprockets, we use 16,17 and 18 tooth and 41/37 rear(you dont want to be on the limiter half way down the straight) also try to take clutch and brake lever spares as they tend to get broken if you fall

[SUPERGEORGE]

Originally Posted by simoto

i have raced my monster in supermoto for the past two seasons, you definatly need leathers, boots and good gloves. dont skimp on the helmet either. the racing is very competative and you can expect to crash quite regularly.I use sava intermediates as slicks are not allowed. I get through three to four sets per season they cost about £45 each,the racing is organised by phoenix racing in preston, they run classes for junior and senior (over sixteen) riders and the classes are 125cc,140cc and modified (ie anything goes,Takagowa and kitico engines etc).
The races are held over two days, practice saturday race sunday and all take place on kart circuits the next meeting is on the 29/30 sept at wilton mill and the one after that is teeside auto drome on 27/28 oct.They then run a winter series which all take place at wilton mill about once a month.if you fancy giving it a go I would recomend getting a few front sprockets, we use 16,17 and 18 tooth and 41/37 rear(you dont want to be on the limiter half way down the straight) also try to take clutch and brake lever spares as they tend to get broken if you fall

in a nutshell like if i was going to say anything this is wot i would have said

[sagas464]

nice thread and advice for newbie like us

[fpatton13]

I agreed what others say, you pointed out each topic well. It answered most questions on our mind. Cheers!

[Matt_Pierce]

Where can you get race tyres for your bike, I am looking at getting into the sport and getting myself an M2R kx140, it is being usEd as an off road bike at the momment and is want to convert it to a track bike.