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New fairing rules for TT 2016
Posted: Thu Jan 21, 2016 1:32 pm
by norman
It seems that the TT rules have completely dropped the rules regarding covering the rear wheel by the seat, so they can be like F1 LCRs. I have seen passengers accidentally get their arms dragged under the seat.
Also the wording for covering the outside of the sidecar wheel arch has gone, allowing open access to the sidecar wheel by your own passengers hands, or a passenger on other outfit when two are side by side.
Surely this is a safety issue.
Re: New fairing rules for TT 2016
Posted: Thu Jan 21, 2016 2:52 pm
by steve-e
I remember Mick Frith I think it was at Assen, fair wrecked his arm getting it caught up on the back wheel before getting spat out. The covered rear wheel is a very good idea.
Re: New fairing rules for TT 2016
Posted: Thu Jan 21, 2016 3:28 pm
by oldbelly
They will probably be thinking of how the TT outfits can look different ?
Re: New fairing rules for TT 2016
Posted: Thu Jan 21, 2016 3:46 pm
by lang
How quickly accidents with very serious consequences are forgotten or ignored, ( I can think of three)
I wonder what the TT insurers will make of this rule change when they are met with a potentially huge claim resulting from this.
Re: New fairing rules for TT 2016
Posted: Thu Jan 21, 2016 3:48 pm
by norman
The 2016 TT regs also allow the overall width to increase by 300mm, whilst keeping the track dimensions as they are in ACU regs.
Re: New fairing rules for TT 2016
Posted: Thu Jan 21, 2016 6:16 pm
by steve-e
Probably to accommodate all the already illegal fairings. (How many ever fitted under that frame that's hanging up in the scrutineering bay at the grandstand?)
Re: New fairing rules for TT 2016
Posted: Thu Jan 21, 2016 9:29 pm
by paul33
Where can we find a link to the TT 2016 regulations? I cant seem to find it anywhere!
Re: New fairing rules for TT 2016
Posted: Thu Jan 21, 2016 9:33 pm
by norman
TT 2016 entry and regs on
www.iomtt.com
Re: New fairing rules for TT 2016
Posted: Fri Jan 22, 2016 7:00 am
by steve-e
Re: New fairing rules for TT 2016
Posted: Fri Jan 22, 2016 8:27 am
by SlowPhil
Is the intention to make a TT only outfit?
Re: New fairing rules for TT 2016
Posted: Fri Jan 22, 2016 9:36 am
by little chud
SlowPhil wrote:Is the intention to make a TT only outfit?
You could be right there Phil. It will no doubt be about 3m long and 2m wide AND 2m tall to maximise advertising area. ££££££££££££ Then they will restrict engines to 50cc to ensure the crowds have time to read the adverts on the sides
Re: New fairing rules for TT 2016
Posted: Fri Jan 22, 2016 9:57 am
by anp
John
Your the man you need to get working soon on an electric one with a lolly stick in the back wheel its only a matter of time you know
I am sure the wider rule must have been made by some one with a fast narrow one
Re: New fairing rules for TT 2016
Posted: Fri Jan 22, 2016 10:27 am
by oldbelly
Electric Sidecars are the way forward .
Re: New fairing rules for TT 2016
Posted: Fri Jan 22, 2016 10:29 am
by oldbelly
A battery powered outfit. Could easily do 3 laps with a massive battery , in place of the passenger. The battery wouldnt need feeding for the fortnight
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Re: New fairing rules for TT 2016
Posted: Fri Jan 22, 2016 11:17 am
by lang
Geoff, the thought of replacing the passenger with a huge battery is a great idea ! But who would we shout at and blame when things are going wrong ?