Electric shifters in AMA supersport

[Brett]

What do you guys think of this?

Supersport/Superstock- The use of electric shifters will be permitted in these classes. Such shifters are readily available at reasonable prices and may help provide quick, positive gear selection with less chance of high-rpm missed shifts.

I just don't know what it takes to get the AMA to listen to reason. As many of you know we at R & R Racing have been making aftermarket racing subframes for the past few years. And have tried over & over to get them legalized for Supersport. They say they are a performance advantage because they are lighter. They are trying to keep the bikes closer to stock. They cost to much. That it will be a burden to privateers, because they will be forced to buy one to stay competitive. I don't believe that 1 or 2 pounds will make you win or lose.

The truth is they are cheaper than a stock one. They don't tear up as much when you crash because they are shorter. (less leverage) As many of you know with the Suzuki's the subframe mounting tabs tend to break off the main frame in a crash. Which by the way makes the frame illegal for Supersport if you weld them back on. I have not had one person tell me this has happened with our subframe. Also I feel they are safer. In a crash there is less subframe to get caught on or harpooned with. But none of this seems to matter to the AMA.

Now they are going to allow electric shifters. That $500 or more is reasonable. When my $200 subframe would be a burden. Give me a break! Which do you think would give more performance advantage and be further from stock?

I know what some of you are thinking. He just wants to sell more subframes,make more money. That's why I'm in business. But I am a racer also. And I want to save you guy's money, save you unneeded repairs and make it as safe as I can for everyone.

Most racing organizations allow them now except for AMA and WERA. They allow aftermarket bodywork, faring brackets, exhaust, shocks, footpegs/brackets, handle bars, etc.  WHY? Could someone please explain the difference to me.

Sorry to be so long winded
Brett Ray
owner
R&R Racing
15942 Mine 25 road
West Frankfort  IL 62896
1-888-782-7676
brett@r-r-racing.com

[fourandsix]

Your asking for common sense from these orgs. They don't have it!

[sportbikepete]

Brett check your e-mail, did not want to post my reply.