This is getting weirder by the day

http://roadracingworld.com/news/article/?article=35321

The list of approved parts for homologation is strange to say the least.Does this mean that Yoshimura Suzuki is going to run with M4 exhaust since it is the only approved aftermarket unit.No after market pistons were presented for approval after the factories held out and demanded them.HMMMM

Sorry if I missed the boat, but is traction control of any sort approved?.. Anyway I'll give it a shot, I mean World Superbike is only on so many weekends, you gotta get your fix somewhere

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (povol @ Jan 12 2009, 07:26 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>http://roadracingworld.com/news/article/?article=35321

The list of approved parts for homologation is strange to say the least.Does this mean that Yoshimura Suzuki is going to run with M4 exhaust since it is the only approved aftermarket unit.No after market pistons were presented for approval after the factories held out and demanded them.HMMMM
This is only a partial list. It will be updated everyday. The best way to see who is on the list is to call the parts manufacturers, my bike is about to be built using this knowledge.

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (truent @ Jan 12 2009, 11:45 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>Sorry if I missed the boat, but is traction control of any sort approved?.. Anyway I'll give it a shot, I mean World Superbike is only on so many weekends, you gotta get your fix somewhere

Good question.In the rules it doesnt mention traction control at all but it does say under the engine management section that after market sensors are allowed.Thats the kind of rule that a smart tecnician can take and run with.One that has a lot of gray area's.

This all makes sense, but it doesn't mean that this is a good solution.

Obviously, parity of equipment is what Edmonson is going for. He is also trying to glorify privateer participation.

The short parts list achieves 3 things that meet with his objectives.

1. It puts all suppliers of custom motorcycle parts in competition with one another. When suppliers vie for 1 spot, it causes prices to drop significantly. Privateers are happy.

2. If prices drop significantly performance will likely flatten and stagnate. Safety concerns are met.

3. Short parts lists ensure that the series resembles a spec bike series. Privateers are happy.

I'm not sure this is a particularly good idea. I'm worried suppliers will cozy up with DMG and certain teams. Kind of like the allegations about Pirelli in WSBK. Some teams will get quality product, the others will get the leftovers.

Fact of the matter is though, if you aren't the premier Superbike or Supersport series, stop pretending to be important and work on cutting costs.

I know this may seem a bit far fetched but these rules are extremely good for aspiring racers. The fiercer the competition, the more finely tuned the talent. The more finely tuned the talent, the more likely it will be respected by the motorcycling world.

Like it or not the AMA has always been nothing more than a talent pool for international racing classes. Some day that may change, but for the time being Edmonson appears to be going back to what works.

If everyone has a chance to win and the governing body gives nice paydays to the winners, it will turn the AMA into a talent-rich shark tank.

Assuming of course that the AMA style is useful in other series.

The list will change guys. This is preliminary. Once the other aftermarket companies submit their parts, surely we will see a longer list of approved components.