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http://origin.speedtv.com/articles/moto/worldsuperbike/38115 After consultation with all the parties involved and upon the proposal submitted by the Superbike Commission, the FIM has decided the following amendment and additions to the Superbike World Championship technical rules for 2008. Displacement capacities o 2 cylinders over 850cc up to 1200cc o 3 cylinders over 750cc up to 1000cc o 4 cylinders over 750cc up to 1000cc Minimum weights o 2 cylinders over 850cc up to 1200cc: 168kg o 4 cylinders over 750cc up to 1000cc: 162kg Minimum weight of 2 cylinders over 850cc up to 1200cc will be updated, if needed, during the Championship in steps of ±3kg to 171kg as a maximum and 162kg as a minimum. Air-restrictors Only 2 cylinders over 850cc up to 1200cc will be fitted with air-restrictors. Initial size will be equivalent to a Ø50mm circular area. Air-restrictors size will be updated, if needed, during the Championship in steps of ±2mm of diameter in a range from equivalent to a Ø46mm circular area to no air-restrictor at all. Balance of different motorcycle concepts Weight limit and then air-restrictors size of 2 cylinders over 850cc up to 1200cc machines will be updated, if needed, during the Championship, by a system analysing the race points obtained. Tuning level All machines will have the same level of tuning presently applied to 4 cylinders over 750cc up to 1000cc, with the exception of connecting rods that must be standard for 2 cylinders over 850cc up to 1200cc. Homologation numbers For 2008 and 2009 all manufacturers, irrespective of their total production numbers, will have to produce a minimum of 1000 bikes in order to get an homologation. For 2010 onwards the minimum production number will be increased to 3000 bikes. The complete set of the new 2008 Superbike technical rules will be issued by FIM during next week.

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From what I remember it might not have actually been a lowside. He was more catapulted over the nose.

There's also the possible cancellation fee if you want to terminate and switch to AT&T.

You talk about getting the shit scared out of you. We were really hitting the corners hard. I was actually in crash mode myself and expected Gregg to zip past me on the right. Then I see the black blur of a 600RR hitting the dirt/mud then flipping over and Greg laying face down about a foot from a large puddle. Then the adrenalin kicked in. It’s good to hear Greg is doing well and hated leaving him at Coshocton Hospital but I knew he had family on the way. Get well soon buddy. I expect to be carving the corners with you again soon.

I believe it's a friend 'JaronsToy' who owns the Duc 1098. We were talking about it at Applebees in the 16th.

+1. Very informative.

Drop 2 or 3 teeth on the rear sprocket. Hell drop 10 we can push start you.

The 70 to 270 interchange there is pretty crappy.

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There are people sitting there having lunch while bike are flying past at 100+ mph. These guys make track racers look like a bunch of pussies. Oh no we can't race here theres not enough run off. It would be awesome to see Moto GP or World SBK race there.

Time to try and fake an EPA sound certification label.

That's too fucking funny.

You can guarantee there was a Funyun & fudge round shortage after fire.

All I can say is WOW. http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.individual&videoid=1978432215 http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.individual&videoid=1544380143

+1 Satan. It's not fun when you just motoring along and a bike goes zipping past you on 1 wheel.

Ooooh, how pretty. Look great.

Congratulations. Bet you can't wit to see the look on you neighbors face when there are 20 bikes in that 40 foot driveway.

Robin and Alli did an excellent job. It was a blast.

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'Snatch' is an awesome movie. Turkish: I don't want to go in there. He's a dangerous bastard. Taken too many disco biscuits in the heat of Russian disputations. He's got as many of these nuts as he has those nuts. Tommy: I don't care if he's got fucking hazelnuts. I want a gun that works, and I'm gonna tell him. Turkish: My God, Tommy, you certainly got those minerals. Well, come on, then before "zee" Germans get here.

I'll be there. My 8th consecutive year. I usually head up on Friday afternoon.