2016 CMRA Rule Book Posted!

[Cody Stewart]

Just IMHO but one of the best ways to conduct a most productive "trial" in this specific situation is to

• Invoke the rule
• See what innovative ideas racers come up with
• Let the officials exercise lattitude and good judgment (e.g. not 'DQ' anyone for an honest first effort if they take steps to correct 'fails' next time out)
• Everyone apply lessons learned to refine both their implementation and the rule

By invoking the rule you get broadest participation in the "trial".

With everyone participating it increases the chances that one or several bright racers will come-up with the "Eureka! That's it! An easy KISS solution!" to the benefit of all.

After all, this isn't anything that involves budget-busting cost, irreversible machine modification, nor does it have any impact at all on competitive advantage. But getting on-board with the idea just might save any of y'all from an ***-packing or worse.

Just IMHO.

... and if you believe in an ironic sort of Karma, by invoking the rule we'll not have a single wet event all season ...

my thoughts exactly.

[Walter Walker]

Clearly there are several issues with this new rule. Maybe this year should be a trial year and the real rule go into effect next year. I know it's not a complicated thing to do, but with so much confusion it seems reasonable to give it some thought.

I don't see a lot of confusion, I just see a lot of people trying to get it right. This is only as hard as you want to make it.

[Shane Zelm]

I don't see a lot of confusion, I just see a lot of people trying to get it right. This is only as hard as you want to make it.

Brightness, mounting, OEM tail not ok, oh wait, OEM tail is ok as long as you clear film it, leave light on or remove for dry races, etc... You're right, it's not hard. All you have to do is go through the options a few people were nice enough to post and pick one. My point is if there's already going to be leaniency given, why not make a trial period?

[Walter Walker]

Brightness, mounting, OEM tail not ok, oh wait, OEM tail is ok as long as you clear film it, leave light on or remove for dry races, etc... You're right, it's not hard. All you have to do is go through the options a few people were nice enough to post and pick one. My point is if there's already going to be leaniency given, why not make a trial period?

Because we're not. Stop complaining and get it done.

[Shane Zelm]

Lol I wasn't even complaining. Just making a suggestion.

[Matthew Palmore]

My current suggestion/product for the rain light.. it will double as gopro mount as long as you have the handle bar attachment when its not being used by the rain light. im still in design phase but it will be similar and fairly small.
http://www.cmraracing.com/showthread...-for-a-product

thoughts? im looking for feedback

[Greg Wanless]

Seriously? Tail lights? Is this an Insurance company mandate or something? How is Tech going to inspect that the proper technique for mounting has been complied with and that the fasteners (that will be blind) are either safety wired or have used proper nylon lock nuts, or lock nuts that are not all clapped out etc. if there are not tail lights tumbling down the straights at 100+MPH this season I will be amazed. Stuff vibrates, cracks, and occasionally falls off peoples bikes now. I would put one of those face palmy emoticon thingys but i'm old and only know how to properly mount stuff to race bikes.

[Bryan Hodges]

Once again, that that's why I went with an LED strip....

[Matthew Palmore]

Seriously? Tail lights? Is this an Insurance company mandate or something? How is Tech going to inspect that the proper technique for mounting has been complied with and that the fasteners (that will be blind) are either safety wired or have used proper nylon lock nuts, or lock nuts that are not all clapped out etc. if there are not tail lights tumbling down the straights at 100+MPH this season I will be amazed. Stuff vibrates, cracks, and occasionally falls off peoples bikes now. I would put one of those face palmy emoticon thingys but i'm old and only know how to properly mount stuff to race bikes.

your points are valid..but this is a good rule.The rule also says you can take the lights off on a dry day. the last houston round it was raining so hard during endurance you couldn't see half a turn ahead of you. lights would have made a tremendous difference. safety wire is already required for camera's so its just another part of a race bike IMO. My suggestion to my design linked above is to rivet it to the body work and the light will be safety wired to the base plate. It may dangle..but i dont see many having this issue.

[Brandon Orr]

The rain was really bad at Houston. I didn't even ride but I know people were having issues seeing the bike and let alone the corners. When it is that bad we shouldn't race but unless the CMRA gets a pass then it is game on. They spent the money and to cancel an event and have them eat the profit is hard to do.

Point is if the light just allows you to see the bike in front of you, you are putting faith in that rider to lead you through the corner.
If you can't see the corners cause of the rain then lights won't make a difference.