Affected Discipline: Road Race
Rule Pertains to: The use of tank covers
Current Rule in the 2018 Manual of Motorcycle Sport:
9.18.8.1 The following may be replaced with parts not manufactured by the manufacturer of the machine:
b) Fairings, screens, rear bodywork and rear seat so as to provide for the mounting of a rear number plate, rider’s seat, mudguards, air intake lids in bodywork, airbox intake tubes, tank covers and side covers, but replacements must be similar in shape and appearance as the original.
New Rule after Change:
9.18.8.1 The following may be replaced with parts not manufactured by the manufacturer of the machine: b) Fairings, screens, rear bodywork and rear seat so as to provide for the mounting of a rear number plate, rider’s seat, mudguards, air intake lids in bodywork, airbox intake tubes, and side covers, but replacements must bear a resemblance to the shape and appearance as the original. Replica tank covers or tank covers with a moulded rear tank pad are permitted at the discretion of the Chief Technical Officer.
Rationale:
Under the current ruling, competitors can mount high-density foam blocks to the back of the fuel tank for ergonomic reasons. Allowing tank covers with rear molded tank pads negates the need for this, and can prevent the possibility of the foam pad coming dislodged and becoming debris on the track.
Rule change effective from: Immediately
Feedback contact:
rules@ma.org.au(03) 9684 0512