ARL 2014 New Participant Workshop

The Atlantic Roadracing League New Participant Workshop A speaking engagement for new members of ARL for 2014

Introduction: A little about my background, and how I got involved with motorcycle road racing here in Atlantic Canada and Beyond.

What ARL Does‌ We Organize and Promote all the Motorcycle Road Racing Activities in Atlantic Canada. This involves Regional races, National races, High Performance Riding Schools, and Public Track Days.

What ARL Does Not Do‌

Our Theory, Our Goal:

Get more spectators to the track more spectators equals more people aware the races exist more public awareness equals more opportunities for sponsors more sponsors equals more racers

Getting Started - Competition Successful completion of a High Performance Riding Academy with an instructor’s reference.

Getting Started – Track Day No mandatory requirements, however riders are encouraged to attend a riding academy or private academy prior to attending track days.

Getting Started – Riding Academy A clear understanding of how to operate a motorcycle. Our riding academies are not schools to learn how to ride a motorcycle, they are courses to gain better skills to help you ride much better on the street or participate in competition.

Technical Requirements High Performance Riding Academies Good tires, throttle which closes properly, fully functioning brakes, no loose parts, mirrors removed if possible or taped over, all lights must be taped over.

Recommended-remove engine coolant and replace with water (or with water and additive) Rider equipment must include: Full Face Helmet, complete riding suit (if two piece suit they must zip together), gloves that cover your wrists, boots that cover your ankle

Technical Requirements Track Days Good tires, throttle which closes properly, fully functioning brakes, no loose parts, mirrors removed if possible or taped over, all lights must be taped over.

Remove engine coolant and replace with water (or with water and additive) Rider equipment must include: Full Face Helmet, complete riding suit (if two piece suit they must zip together), gloves that cover your wrists, boots that cover your ankle.

Technical Requirements Competition: Lock wire discussions Brake Caliper Bolts (Hard Metal) At least three holes Lock wired or clipped Drill bolts on bike Cutting fluid or WD40 Drill at high speed but with light pressure Lock wire from one bolt head the to other bolt head

Technical Requirements Competition: Lock wire discussions Axle Bolt (Hard Metal) At least three holes Lock wired or clipped Drill bolts on bike Cutting fluid or WD40 Drill at high speed but with light pressure Depending on axle lock wire to fixed part on bike or simply use a clip

Technical Requirements Competition: Lock wire discussions Brake Banjo Bolts (Soft Metal) Drill through the side of the head Either from top out to side Or along the outside edge Lock wired Drill bolts on bike Lock wire from bolt to brake line above the steel fitting

Technical Requirements Competition: Lock wire discussions Exhaust Springs No drilling required Lock wired

Technical Requirements Competition: Lock wire discussions Grips No drilling required Wrap twice and wire Be to bend cut end into grip to avoid having it stick to glove

Technical Requirements Competition: Lock wire discussions Oil Fill Cap (soft plastic) Lock wired or clipped Drill cap on bike Oil Drain Plug (Hard Metal) Lock wired or clipped Drill on bike Cutting fluid or WD Fluid Drill at high speed but with light pressure Lock wire to fix part on bike

Technical Requirements Competition: Lock wire discussions Oil Filter Intsall a large hose clamp around filter and tighten Lock wire the head of the hose clamp to a fix part on the

Technical Requirements Competition: Lock wire discussions Water Hoses Wrap wire around hose twice crossing over the hose clamp There are different techniques here find what works for you.

Hoses are best done with tank and air box removed

Technical Requirements Competition For this workshop we wanted to focus on lock wire but there are more technical requirements which must be reviewed in the rule book Sealed Lowers Replacement of coolant Throttle operation Loose parts etc

Classes You must refer to the rule book

Superbike Sportbike Lightweight GP P4 Sportsman 1 Sportsman 2 Pro Formula One Vintage GP 125 Supermotard Lightweight Supersport Thunder Formula 46

Pricing Please refer to handout for 2014 Pricing schedule.

Note that these prices are subject to change prior to May 1st, 2014

Andrew Murray Atlantic Roadracing League Phone Email FaceBook Website

(902) 499-3610 amurray@atlanticroadracing.com AtlanticRoadracing www.atlanticroadracing.com