RULES & REGULATIONS
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V.R. CLASS
[V-ROD]
Designation: "VR" followed by bike number.Reserved for Harley-Davidson V-Rod, 60 degree, overhead cam, water-cooled, V–Twin cylinder configuration motorcycles. Motorcycle must be ridden under it’s own power to staging, starting line and back to the pit area after completion of the run (no towing allowed). This is a heads up, .400-second, Pro-tree class. Combined weight of motorcycle and rider must be at least 700 pounds at the conclusion of all runs.
Requirements and Specifications
- ENGINE
Engine: Only 60 degree, overhead cam, water- cooled, V–Twin cylinder configuration engines are allowed. Maximum displacement is limited to 83 cubic inches. Engine case and cylinder heads must be OEM supplied and available to the general public. Internal modifications are legal. Engine must maintain steel crankshaft and connecting rods. Cylinders must be stock appearing. All engines must be naturally aspirated and all air and fuel must be delivered through an OEM supplied EFI unit. Must be approved by Tech Inspector. Crankcase and all tanks containing fluids must have vent tubes routed to catch can or have a non-spill breather system on motorcycle.
Fuel: Gasoline or alcohol. No nitrous oxide allowed. Gasoline blends containing more than 5% Nitromethane (by chromatograph analysis) will be disqualified. Winner and Runner-up may be subjected to fuel analysis.
- DRIVE TRAIN
Chain Guard: Must have chain or belt guard for primary and secondary drives.
Transmission: Transmission must be stock appearing. Internal modifications are limited to back-cut, clearance and lightening operations. Automatic transmissions are not allowed. Air and electro-magnetic shifting devices are allowed. The rider’s hand or foot must manually control the shifting device. Slipper clutches are not allowed. Lock-up clutches are allowed. The stock clutch cover must be retained, but it may be altered or spaced to allow clearance for the clutch hat. Alterations to the clutch cover must be made in a good workmanship like manner and shall maintain the “stock” appearance.
- SUSPENSION AND BRAKES
Brakes: Front and rear hydraulic disc brakes are mandatory.
Controls: Handlebar controls must be located in safe, workable position. All controls must meet or exceed OEM equipment standards. Snap-back throttle return mandatory.
Suspension: Front suspension must be stock appearing for model and OEM supplied. Fork tube angle must be stock. Internal modifications are legal. Travel limiting straps are not allowed. Rear suspension may be strutted.
- FRAME
Frame: Only stock, production, OEM frames for licensed street motorcycles are allowed. No modifications to the rake angle are allowed. All entries must be a complete production motorcycle available for sale to the general public.
Ground Clearance: Minimum of 2 inches with rider on motorcycle and 10 PSI in the rear tire (includes exhaust and kickstand).
Wheel Base: Wheelbase must be stock length as supplied by manufacturer.
Wheelie Bars: Wheelie bars are not allowed.
- WHEELS AND TIRES
Tires: Tires must be V rated, DOT motorcycle tire. No car tires are allowed. Tires must have 2/32” of tread on front and rear. The tread radius of the tires, when viewed in cross section, shall not be greater than 12 inches.
Wheels: Stock OEM wheels or aftermarket performance wheels. Wheel diameter must be consistent with stock appearance of V-Rod.
- BODY
Body: Stock OEM fenders, headlight, and gas tank (or shell) are required. All other OEM fairings and panels must be present and be stock appearing.
Fairing: Stock OEM fairings only.
Seat: Stock OEM or seat with a step to prevent the rider from sliding backwards. (Motorcycle must have a manufactured seat on it.)
- ELECTRICAL
Ignition: Any ignition system is allowed. No delay boxes or electronic throttle stops.
Charging System: Charging system must be present and in working order.
Starting System: Electric on board starters are required. No jump-starts from an external battery are allowed in the staging lanes. No rollers. No push starts. No dry hops in pits.
Control Switches: Must be mounted and constructed in a safe, craftsman-like manner. Must have an emergency kill switch.
Computers: Only data gathering computers are allowed.
Lights: Stock headlight (high and low beam), taillight and brake light must be present and working properly.
- RIDER
Helmet: Full coverage helmets only! Must be Snell-2000 or ECE 22.05 approved. Eye protection required.
Protective Clothing: Full finger leather gloves with knuckle armor and palm reinforcement, one piece or full circumference zippered leather suit with knee, elbow and shoulder armor or reinforcement, spine/back protector and above the ankle leather boots with toe area reinforcement are required.
- TECH
Tech: All motorcycles must be teched in before practice. Motorcycle, rider and his protective gear must be present at tech area. Tech official will have final say on any unclear rule or equipment. Winner and runner-up will be subject to teardown after final round.