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Yeah, I would have to say the same, the International Motorcycle Show sucked big time! I went all the way there to see the new Honda CBR600RR and sit on it and get a feel for it. But Nooooo, it sits up on its turntable and you can’t even get close to it. Then I ask one of the Honda representatives, why? He says it is the only one. Then I say Kawasaki only has the one ZX-6RR and it is on the floor where everybody can see it and he gave me this dumb-founded look.

Honda, get with it man, all I heard all day long from people passing by is “that sucks, you can’t even sit on it.” And same with Suzuki not having the 1000 there!

Come on, guys, this is a once-a-year show and you know what the date is, get the product there and make it available so the public can see it and feel it.

If I was in charge all of those responsible for getting those products to the show would be fired!

Tim Kamholz
Newark,Calif




“Supersport/Superstock- The use of electric shifters will be permitted in these classes. Such shifters are readily available at reasonable prices and may help provide quick, positive gear selection with less chance of high-rpm missed shifts.”

I just don’t know what it takes to get the AMA to listen to reason. As many of you know we at R & R Racing have been making aftermarket racing subframes for the past few years. And have tried over & over to get them legalized for Supersport. They say they are a performance advantage because they are lighter. They are trying to keep the bikes closer to stock. They cost too much. That it will be a burden to privateers, because they will be forced to buy one to stay competitive. I don’t believe that 1 or 2 pounds will make you win or lose.

The truth is they are cheaper than a stock one. They don’t tear up as much when you crash because they are shorter–less leverage. As many of you know with the Suzukis the subframe mounting tabs tend to break off the main frame in a crash. Which, by the way, makes the frame illegal for Supersport if you weld them back on. I have not had one person tell me this has happened with our subframe. Also I feel they are safer. In a crash there is less subframe to get caught on or harpooned with. But none of this seems to matter to the AMA.

Now they are going to allow electric shifters. That $500 or more is reasonable. When my $200 subframe would be a burden. Give me a break! Which do you think would give more performance advantage and be further from stock?

I know what some of you are thinking. He just wants to sell more subframes and make more money. That’s why I’m in business. But I am a racer also. And I want to save you guys money, save you unneeded repairs and make it as safe as I can for everyone.

Most racing organizations allow them now except for AMA and WERA. They allow aftermarket bodywork, fairing brackets, exhaust, shocks, footpegs/brackets, handlebars, etc. WHY? Could someone please explain the difference to me?

Sorry to be so long winded
Brett Ray, Owner
R&R Racing
West Frankfort, Illinois
[email protected]