conk98 2 Posted July 11, 2012 Hi we are going to are 1st amateur meeting on the 5th of August Was just wondering what sort of standard is in the youth class we only have a Honda cj 125cc Was told that there's not much difference in the engines that other kids use ie The pit bike engine Just we are getting mixed messages We have been doing some youth grasstrack but with all the rain we have only done one meeting And my lad just wants to ride his bike The only thing he is worried about is looking out of place with his equipment as we have not spend 1000s of pounds Any help would be great thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gkp413 9 Posted July 11, 2012 Get out there and ride, worry about the fashion police when he is lining up at Cardiff. All the amature mtgs we have seen have a mix of bikes and kit from League Standard through restored old bikes to practice hacks but everyone has a good time and its all great experience. If anyone asks he blew his OOR tuned custom JHR framed GP Talon wheeled bike up yesterday so just dragged this old thing out to take part, but they wont! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
conk98 2 Posted July 11, 2012 Ha ha thanks He's just keen to ride and after looking about Seems only a few tracks where he can Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bigred 187 Posted July 11, 2012 Ha ha thanks He's just keen to ride and after looking about Seems only a few tracks where he can hi dont know where your based but scunthorpe have a superb mini track for the smaller bikes.Give richard hollingsworth a call,when it comes to the youngsters there brilliant.As gkp says get on and ride it,looks dont matter at this stage.enjoy your skidding. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gkp413 9 Posted July 11, 2012 Depends where you are but have seen 125's at Scunny, Rye, Stoke, Mildenhall, Leicester and pretty certain Northside and Redcar would be OK along with Sittingbourne and others I have forgotten, most have contacts on here and won't bite if you give them a call.......... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
conk98 2 Posted July 11, 2012 We are from Wolverhampton Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michael G 3 Posted July 11, 2012 We have an amateur meeting at Stoke Sunday, thats about 40mins away! The standard of 125 does vary, but as long as the equipment is safe theres no reason not to compete against brand new stuff, you find the lads (and girls) are at different stages of learning to ride and when learning its not about having all the best kit, you have to be able to ride before you can go fast. Lets face it when youre learning you fall off so better to have some cheap stuff than bending really expensive kit and facing a big bill! If you want to book him in for sunday feel free, otherwise come and watch (its free to watch) and get a feel for it. Mike 07717 573639 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
conk98 2 Posted July 11, 2012 Ok thanks I did see this on your web site We can't make it as he has plans with his mom I did notice he will need the new reg rear guards If you can let us know when your next meeting is so we can sort it out for then We are coming to the practice on Monday Also will he need the new silencer Many thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chris naylor 2 Posted July 11, 2012 hello im from wolverhampton , buxton are having open practice sat 21st july , only about 40mins away , good track to learn on, advertised on this site , and as for fashion take no notice just get out there and have a go!!! we all started somewhere my first bike was bits of odds and sods just collected and stuck together the main aim is to have fun!!!!!!! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michael G 3 Posted July 11, 2012 (edited) new silencers are not needed for 125s (or any others at amateur level this year), il post on here when we do our next meeting. Edited July 11, 2012 by Michael G Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mac101 1,187 Posted July 11, 2012 no fashion police in speedway as long as its safe take it it is scunny your are going to on the 5th great organised day and loads of racing and great atmosphere too was my first meeting and had a great time Richard will make you more than welcome Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
conk98 2 Posted July 12, 2012 Ok thanks both Do you have a link or number for Buxton So I can give them a ring to book Connor in Thavks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chris naylor 2 Posted July 12, 2012 (edited) http://www.speedway-forum.co.uk/forums/index.php?showtopic=70668 buxton practice link just pm and book Edited July 12, 2012 by chris naylor Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
conk98 2 Posted July 12, 2012 Thanks just booked it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
