Engine Case Guards

[Ducbert]

I already have frame sliders on the bike. So for the new guards, would this be all I need to add on for the 2010 race season?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/GSXR-600-750-06-09-Engine-Stator-Protector-Slider-07-08_W0QQitemZ270504697660QQcmdZViewItemQQptZMotorcy cles_Parts_Accessories?hash=item3efb561f3c

[Disco Duc]

I have had no luck trying to find case covers for my Ducati 848...does this mean I cannot come up to Edmonton and race this weekend????

Thanks

Ryan

[Juan42]

I have had no luck trying to find case covers for my Ducati 848...does this mean I cannot come up to Edmonton and race this weekend????

Thanks

Ryan

Hi Ryan,
Not necessarily...we will not fail bikes due to lack of availability of race covers for that particular bike. We certainly don't want to discourage anyone from racing in EMRA events(quite the contrary), however...

We are trying to be flexible about the new rule requirement, while ensuring that the intent of the rule is met(i.e. bikes must not be deemed to be at elevated risk of oiling the track in the event of a crash).
Please have a read of this post....it should help to answer your questions.
http://emra.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=579
Hope that helps.
If you have any more specific questions, please post up or send me a PM.
Thanks,
Juan

[YZF1000jon]

Does the 848 have any engine cases exposed? Or are they all covered by the race glass?

[Disco Duc]

The alternator case is totally covered by the bodywork, but the clutch cover is exposed. I do have frame sliders on the bike. Not sure if that will make a difference.

Thanks for all the help.

[JD96]

Hi Ryan,
Not necessarily...we will not fail bikes due to lack of availability of race covers for that particular bike. We certainly don't want to discourage anyone from racing in EMRA events(quite the contrary), however...

We are trying to be flexible about the new rule requirement, while ensuring that the intent of the rule is met(i.e. bikes must not be deemed to be at elevated risk of oiling the track in the event of a crash).
Please have a read of this post....it should help to answer your questions.
http://emra.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=579
Hope that helps.
If you have any more specific questions, please post up or send me a PM.
Thanks,
Juanpm sent. Another CMRA racer hoping to come up for the weekend, but suddenly Im having a few doubts! I dont want to drive 4 hours each way for nothing....

[oldskool]

pm sent. Another CMRA racer hoping to come up for the weekend, but suddenly Im having a few doubts! I dont want to drive 4 hours each way for nothing....


Hopefully you race a little faster than you drive, lol.

[Fireman]

http://www.rg-racing.com/browseType/Engine_Case_Covers/Ducati/848/ECC0013BK.aspx

http://www.ducationly.com.au/ducati_case_covers.html

http://www.baysideperformance.ca/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=627_472_476_1468&products_id=8375

http://www.baysideperformance.ca/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=627_472_2285&products_id=13766

http://www.desmoworks.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=458&zenid=64f981071331b5e4d9c55c2268a49040

There are many options available. I am unsure however if they are necessary in order to contain a leak on those bikes due to the clutch being dry.

[JD96]

Hopefully you race a little faster than you drive, lol.
hahaha touche

Blair from svracingparts found me a cover some where. Its costing me a chunk but its going to be waiting for me at the track. Sweet.

[twowheeled]

http://www.rg-racing.com/browseType/Engine_Case_Covers/Ducati/848/ECC0013BK.aspx

http://www.ducationly.com.au/ducati_case_covers.html

http://www.baysideperformance.ca/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=627_472_476_1468&products_id=8375

http://www.baysideperformance.ca/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=627_472_2285&products_id=13766

http://www.desmoworks.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=458&zenid=64f981071331b5e4d9c55c2268a49040

There are many options available. I am unsure however if they are necessary in order to contain a leak on those bikes due to the clutch being dry.
i was under the impression that the 848 was a wet clutch? I could be wrong though :confused:

[Fireman]

I think you could be right. However I could fill a room with stuff I don't know, and this would fit right in there.

[andrew_marles]

Woodcraft makes a nice guard for the SV650, but most tracks don't require them. Are they required at Stratotech? I'm happy to comply, just want to plan ahead. Thanks.

[sand.man]

They are required for racing, yes.

[YZF1000jon]

As mentioned further up in the post they are required where available, and I would recommend pairing them with frame savers as well. The intent of the rule is to keep oil off the track in the event a cover is cracked or broken from impact. The combination of both is worth the peace of mind, but they shouldn't be very expensive as SV's are plentiful on racetracks.

[jetfixer15]

Just a note that the 03 and up SV650's require a 99-02 SV650 side engine cover so they can utalize the aftermarket engine case guards. It's an easy swap, and you can get one second hand at a wreckers, SVriders website or ebay. I have crashed my SV several times and have never had the engine side cases touch down (I have frame sliders), but I still installed case guards as it is a requirement and they are available for the SV. Blair at SV Racing Parts has them.