What can I do EXACTLY to still be legal in AFM 250 Production? - Page 2

RaceBikeRentals · August 11th, 2009, 09:32 AM

Only on my Aprilia. Hoping to have a set for this weekend to try on the Ninja Turtle. Wes Totsubo ran a pair last month and was 0.1 off the lap record. He didn't like the way they felt, but obviously they work well. He was pushed hard the entire race by Steve Atlas.

NorCal_250R · August 11th, 2009, 09:51 AM

Mark McKinney, top points guy here in AFM 250 Prod, doesn't like the BT-003 he has on the rear (he still has the BT-090 on the front)...he is thinking of staying with the 09's.

Has anyone here used the BT-016 as a race tire, I can't remember if it was here or the other site where some guys really liked it on the track and it didnt slide as much as the 003...

RaceBikeRentals · August 11th, 2009, 09:56 AM

090s are going away, replaced with the new 003RS.

I race with the BT016 at Willow Springs only. Not good enough for more technical tracks (like AFM runs). I low-sided in the 250 Superbike race at Infineon a few months ago with BT016s. I've won races with them in AFM, but am always on the edge. If you're running at lap record pace, they are not good. If you're several seconds back they should be fine.

Broom · August 11th, 2009, 10:43 AM

what if you feel like you're running lap record pace, but you're still several seconds back?

RaceBikeRentals · August 11th, 2009, 10:47 AM

Man, isn't that always the case? Cruel sport.....

paterick4o8 · August 11th, 2009, 10:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RaceBikeRentals

Put some good race pads in.

Richard, I'm curious as to your your experience, what pads would you recommend?

RaceBikeRentals · August 11th, 2009, 11:27 AM

Well, I am using Galfer FD117HH and am happy with them. Also using Spiegler brake line.

NorCal_Ninjette · August 11th, 2009, 05:14 PM

If the bike is used for both street and track/race...but currently running about a 2:16 at Infineon, I am thinking I will go for the 003RS, which is Race/Street right?

RaceBikeRentals · August 11th, 2009, 05:23 PM

I think the 003RS would be a great choice. Very capable tire. Won't last as long as the BT016, but should perform better.

WuJames88 · September 11th, 2009, 02:30 PM

is the Galfer FD117HH better than EBC's pad?

Akathisia · December 26th, 2011, 11:20 AM

ah ha! Love this forum! Know this thread has been dead for over a year, but before I went posting I found out exactly what I needed. Reading the rulebook only got me so far..... Thanks!

Looks like the numbers for the prod 250 class are way up in the AFM this last year 2011. More is better.

Can't wait to join you all on the grid in 2012!

Cheers,
PJ
AFM #891

August 11th, 2009, 09:32 AM	#41
RaceBikeRentals Pimpin Name: Richard Location: Ninja 250 Whorehouse Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): Bunch of em Posts: 973	Only on my Aprilia. Hoping to have a set for this weekend to try on the Ninja Turtle. Wes Totsubo ran a pair last month and was 0.1 off the lap record. He didn't like the way they felt, but obviously they work well. He was pushed hard the entire race by Steve Atlas. __________________________________________________ -Richard MotoList.com <<<List your stuff!

August 11th, 2009, 09:56 AM	#43
RaceBikeRentals Pimpin Name: Richard Location: Ninja 250 Whorehouse Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): Bunch of em Posts: 973	090s are going away, replaced with the new 003RS. I race with the BT016 at Willow Springs only. Not good enough for more technical tracks (like AFM runs). I low-sided in the 250 Superbike race at Infineon a few months ago with BT016s. I've won races with them in AFM, but am always on the edge. If you're running at lap record pace, they are not good. If you're several seconds back they should be fine. __________________________________________________ -Richard MotoList.com <<<List your stuff!

August 11th, 2009, 10:43 AM	#44
Broom Track Junkie Name: Jon Location: Dallas Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): '08 Ninja 250r Track Bike, DR350 commuter, KDX220 woods bike Posts: 602	what if you feel like you're running lap record pace, but you're still several seconds back? __________________________________________________ Las Escobas -- Track Bikes Save Lives JonBroom.com

August 11th, 2009, 10:47 AM	#45
RaceBikeRentals Pimpin Name: Richard Location: Ninja 250 Whorehouse Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): Bunch of em Posts: 973	Man, isn't that always the case? Cruel sport..... __________________________________________________ -Richard MotoList.com <<<List your stuff!

August 11th, 2009, 11:27 AM	#47
RaceBikeRentals Pimpin Name: Richard Location: Ninja 250 Whorehouse Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): Bunch of em Posts: 973	Well, I am using Galfer FD117HH and am happy with them. Also using Spiegler brake line. __________________________________________________ -Richard MotoList.com <<<List your stuff!

August 11th, 2009, 09:51 AM	#42
NorCal_250R ninjette.org member Name: Jordan Location: Corte Madera Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): 06 Ninja 650R, 08 Ninja 250R, 00 Aprilia SR50 (dead) Posts: 94	Mark McKinney, top points guy here in AFM 250 Prod, doesn't like the BT-003 he has on the rear (he still has the BT-090 on the front)...he is thinking of staying with the 09's. Has anyone here used the BT-016 as a race tire, I can't remember if it was here or the other site where some guys really liked it on the track and it didnt slide as much as the 003...

August 11th, 2009, 05:14 PM	#48
NorCal_Ninjette ninjette.org member Name: Jordan Location: Corte Madera Join Date: Jul 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninjette 250R, 2006 Ninja 650R, 2001 Aprilia SR50 Posts: 24	If the bike is used for both street and track/race...but currently running about a 2:16 at Infineon, I am thinking I will go for the 003RS, which is Race/Street right?

August 11th, 2009, 05:23 PM	#49
RaceBikeRentals Pimpin Name: Richard Location: Ninja 250 Whorehouse Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): Bunch of em Posts: 973	I think the 003RS would be a great choice. Very capable tire. Won't last as long as the BT016, but should perform better. __________________________________________________ -Richard MotoList.com <<<List your stuff!

September 11th, 2009, 02:30 PM	#50
WuJames88 ninjette.org newbie Name: James Location: Atlantic CIty Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Kawasaki 250R Posts: 3	is the Galfer FD117HH better than EBC's pad?

December 26th, 2011, 11:20 AM	#51
Akathisia ninjette.org member Name: PJ Location: Sacramento CA Join Date: Dec 2011 Motorcycle(s): A handful Posts: 10	ah ha! Love this forum! Know this thread has been dead for over a year, but before I went posting I found out exactly what I needed. Reading the rulebook only got me so far..... Thanks! Looks like the numbers for the prod 250 class are way up in the AFM this last year 2011. More is better. Can't wait to join you all on the grid in 2012! Cheers, PJ AFM #891 __________________________________________________ quackwatch.com

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