Are after market rims legal in WERA?

SheepOfBlue · 04-17-2007, 04:35 PM

Looked like they are not legal in most classes (heavy twin and over 40 being the classes of interest) am I missing something as this seems a common mod.

tigerblade · 04-17-2007, 04:42 PM

Should be legal in Superbike-spec classes but not Supersport-spec classes. I'm not sure about the WERA specific classes. Unless you're winning races, no one is going to protest your aftermarket wheels either way.

SheepOfBlue · 04-17-2007, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by tigerblade

Should be legal in Superbike-spec classes but not Supersport-spec classes. I'm not sure about the WERA specific classes. Unless you're winning races, no one is going to protest your aftermarket wheels either way.

I only beat the French but then who doesn't

thanks

tigerblade · 04-17-2007, 04:50 PM

WERA calls it "Superstock" but means the same as "Supersport":

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4. SUPERSTOCK: There must be at least 1000 motorcycles available to riders, worldwide, per year and the machine must be generally available on the U.S. market with full EPA and DOT approval to qualify a machine for the Superstock categories. Proof of eligibility must be provided by the rider or sponsor. Superstock machines are defined original motorcycle manufacturers’ equipment intended for use on public roads which are allowed to use an aftermarket or racing exhaust system instead of the stock exhaust system and other modifications as listed below. The decision regarding the legality of any machine entered in a Superstock class is the responsibility of the Chief Technical Inspector for the event in progress. The rider or sponsor of any machine is responsible for producing a service or owner’s manual with all part numbers, specifications and other material required to prove its legality. Legality will be determined based upon manufacturers’ specifications (or comparison of similar OEM parts) for the year, model and make of the machine entered.
Following is a list of the only things which should or may be done to a Superstock machine:

a) Grab rails, horns, reflectors and outer rear fender, and helmet locks may be removed.
b) Turn signals, cruiser pegs, and luggage racks must be removed.
c) Passenger footpegs and brackets may be removed.
d) Rider footpegs and brackets may be changed or modified.
e) Handlebars may be changed or altered.
f) Instruments, instrument brackets, switches, and associated cables may be removed and/or replaced by aftermarket parts. Original combination instrument/fairing brackets may be replaced with aftermarket parts. This applies and is limited to the upper front fairing area.
g) Headlight and tail/brake light housings may be removed. Disconnection must be made at stock connectors. If requested the stock fixture/bulb must be operable, with no modifications, by simply plugging the fixture/bulb into the wiring harness or socket.
h) Exact replica replacement bodywork (this includes the tailsection) may be used on machines equipped with bodywork from the factory. If the stock bodywork includes air-ducting tubes they may be removed. If they are utilized they must be stock or exact replica parts. Solo seat cowlings may be added when not supplied by OEM. If an aftermarket tailsection is used that incorporates a solo seat cowling when one is not offered by the manufacturer, the tailsection must conform to the shape and size of the stock bodywork that is provided by the manufacturer. The solo seat cowling portion of said bodywork must start at the position of the stock bodywork on the rear and rise to no more than 1.5 inches above the seat when measured from the top of the bodywork to the top of the seat. The shape of the bodywork must conform to the shape of the seat (no huge rises in the middle etc.). A “Superbike Seat” is allowed (i.e. the seat is molded into the tailsection). Tinted windscreens are allowed, double bubble type windscreens are not.
i) Suspension: Rear shocks may be changed or modified but must remain the same type as original. Fork springs may be replaced with aftermarket springs, and fork oil may be changed. Stock internal parts of forks may be changed to alter damping characteristics. To allow external adjustment of fork springs, fork caps may be changed. Suzuki TL models are allowed to use aftermarket linkages that allow for mounting of standard style shock’s replacing the stock rotary valve setup.
j) DOT approved tires with an S or higher speed rating must be used and the original tread pattern can not be grooved or modified. Non-DOT approved rain tires may be used with no modification of their original molded tread pattern. Slicks may not be used.
k) Chain and/or sprockets may be changed. Chain size may be changed. Shaft drive machines may change gear ratios. The chain guard may be removed. Machines originally equipped with a drive belt may change to a chain drive system.
l) Steel braided or Kevlar brake lines may be used. Brake pads may be changed. Rear rotors may be modified however must still remain functional.
m) Carburetor jets and needles may be changed. Aftermarket jet kits may be used. Resizing of air metering holes in CV carburetor slides is allowed. Aftermarket carburetor heat shields are not allowed.
n) The OEM air box must be used and an OEM type filter must be properly installed (a K&N style direct replacement filter is an acceptable OEM type). The only modification allowed is the sealing of airbox drains.
o) If the crankcase ventilation hose is relocated from the airbox it must be routed to a catch can and the stock airbox hole must be plugged.
p) Spark plugs, clutch plates and clutch springs may be changed to aftermarket parts.
q) Filters may be changed. OEM type must be used. If the filter acts as part of the airbox housing the replacement filter must not have a larger opening than stock.
r) Cam timing is allowed via the slotting of cam sprockets. Press on cam sprockets may be changed to OEM spec bolt style. Ignition timing may be altered by slotting the ignition trigger mounting plate or by replacing the stock ignition rotor with an aftermarket rotor.
s) 1mm Overbores are no longer allowed on any machine manufactured after 1995 (model year 1996 and up) unless offered by the manufacturer as a maintenance item. Aftermarket non-OEM valve seats are not allowed. Head and base gaskets may be replaced with aftermarket parts and do not need to be to stock spec. Aftermarket gaskets may be utilized on engine parts. Multi-angle or radius valve jobs are allowed as normal maintenance as long as machining is confined to the actual valve seat insert and does not extend into the port or combustion chamber. Valve seat to port blending is not allowed. Valves must meet OEM specifications.
t) No bead blasting (or blasting using any other medium) is allowed on any internal engine part except gasket surfaces.
u) Machining of gasket surfaces of cylinder heads, cylinders, and engine cases is allowed. All internal and external engine parts must remain stock without modifications, no addition or removal of metal is allowed, except as mentioned in this chapter. No surface treatments are allowed. Engine must remain at stock displacement except as outlined in above.
v) The transmission must use the stock OEM parts for that model. Shifter return or detent springs may be replaced with aftermarket springs.
w) 49-state model engine and ignition components may replace those same components on California-only model machines of same brand, year, and model.
x) Cooling fan assemblies may be disconnected and/or removed on water-cooled machines. Disconnection must be made at stock connectors.
y) You may use captive wheel spacers and replace the speedometer drive with a spacer.
z) Aftermarket screw off type gas caps are allowed so long as they do not increase the orifice size compared to the stock cap.
aa)Stand studs or hooks may be added to the swingarm, stand studs that do not require welding (or gluing etc.) or cutting may be added to the front forks.
bb) You may use alternative bodywork fasteners (i.e. DZUS fasteners).
cc) You may replace the ECM/Black Box with any aftermarket unit or modify to any extent the stock unit.
dd) You may remove or cut helmet and bungy hooks from the subframe - however not the portions of the subframe they are attached to. You may drill holes in the subframe to act as a weak point in the event of a crash but the relief holes must be drilled behind where the rider sits and the metal removed must be replaced by a bolt. You may polish or paint the frame and/or swingarm.
ee) You may replace the exhaust system with an aftermarket system. Pipe wrap is allowed.
ff) Manual cam chain tensioners are allowed.
gg) Electric ignition cutout shift devices are allowed, however they may not physically move any portion of the shift mechanism.
The items above constitute the entire realm of deviation from showroom stock for Superstock classes. If it does not mention you CAN do it, you CAN NOT.
5. SUPERBIKE: Machines intended for use on public roads in their origins with more than 1000 units available worldwide may be changed or modified, to any degree, with the following restrictions:
a) In Superbike the original combination of frame and motor must be maintained except in the case of similar models with directly interchangeable engines. Single cylinder machines may use any engine, frame, and fairing combination.
b) 2 stroke GP machines will not be allowed to participate in Superbike (based) classes.

You'll notice that it doesn't mention in the Superstock rules that you CAN use anything other than OEM wheels, so by the rules you CAN'T.

WERA Motorcycle Roadracing :: Rulebook :: v2007123<>153222 ::

SheepOfBlue · 04-17-2007, 05:07 PM

Got you so there is a class the RC fits in (and yes I would get womped)

Hammer · 04-17-2007, 05:11 PM

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Originally Posted by SheepOfBlue

Got you so there is a class the RC fits in (and yes I would get womped)

Yes and I agree.

SheepOfBlue · 04-17-2007, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Hammer

Yes and I agree.

You are just jealous of the RC

04-17-2007, 04:35 PM	#1
SheepOfBlue SRA President Join Date: 12-18-2006 Location: Huntsville, AL Age: 46 Bike(s): CBR1000RR, RC51, VT500FT Posts: 6,515	Are after market rims legal in WERA? Looked like they are not legal in most classes (heavy twin and over 40 being the classes of interest) am I missing something as this seems a common mod. __________________ A man who carries a cat by the tail learns something he can learn in no other way

04-17-2007, 04:42 PM	#2
tigerblade Just curious Join Date: 12-15-2006 Location: The MIL Age: 34 Bike(s): SV650S Posts: 2,114	Re: Are after market rims legal in WERA? Should be legal in Superbike-spec classes but not Supersport-spec classes. I'm not sure about the WERA specific classes. Unless you're winning races, no one is going to protest your aftermarket wheels either way. __________________ Seems that doomsday's come early this year

04-17-2007, 05:07 PM	#5
SheepOfBlue SRA President Join Date: 12-18-2006 Location: Huntsville, AL Age: 46 Bike(s): CBR1000RR, RC51, VT500FT Posts: 6,515	Re: Are after market rims legal in WERA? Got you so there is a class the RC fits in (and yes I would get womped) __________________ A man who carries a cat by the tail learns something he can learn in no other way

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