Morgantown, WV (1/20/2009)
- Due to recent information from manufacturers
and riders in the 50cc Limited Jr. (4-6) class
and to keep the current machines legal for
this class, effective immediately the shock
rule, in Section B, Paragraph 6 of the 2009
AMA ATV Motocross Championships Supplemental
Rules, which currently states:
50cc
Limited: Production models.
The following may be changed: shocks (limited
to a maximum 4" suspension travel), tires,
wheels (must not change stock width) internal
portions of the motor, spark arrestor may
be removed (must still meet 99db), sprockets,
gearing, clutch, twist throttle, handlebars,
grips, handle bar pads, front bumper, rear
grab bar, air filter and jetting. Air box
lid may be removed or modified. Fenders may
be trimmed, manufacturer installed parental
speed limiting devices may be removed. Nerf
bars or suitable floorboards and working tether
cords are required. No other modifications
are allowed INCLUDING carburetors, oil injection,
air box, gas tank, exhaust systems, wheel
base, width, rear axle, A-arm, steering dampener,
and suspension (with the exception of shocks).
However, if a violation is deemed by the referee
to be cosmetic in nature, with no performance
advantage or willful misconduct involved,
he may issue a warning or fine in lieu of
disqualification.
will be changed to read:
50cc
Limited: Production models.
The following may be changed: shocks (limited
to a maximum 4" shock
travel), tires, wheels (must not change stock
width) internal portions of the motor, spark
arrestor may be removed (must still meet 99db),
sprockets, gearing, clutch, twist throttle,
handlebars, grips, handle bar pads, front
bumper, rear grab bar, air filter and jetting.
Air box lid may be removed or modified. Fenders
may be trimmed, manufacturer installed parental
speed limiting devices may be removed. Nerf
bars or suitable floorboards and working tether
cords are required. No other modifications
are allowed INCLUDING carburetors, oil injection,
air box, gas tank, exhaust systems, wheel
base, width, rear axle, A-arm, steering dampener,
and suspension (with the exception of shocks).
However, if a violation is deemed by the referee
to be cosmetic in nature, with no performance
advantage or willful misconduct involved,
he may issue a warning or fine in lieu of
disqualification.
For the 2009 Supplemental Rules: CLICK HERE
For questions or comments email: info@atvmotocross.com
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ATV National Motocross Championship Presented
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is a sister organization of the 260,000 member
American Motorcyclist Association (AMA). ATV
racing has experienced phenomenal growth in
recent years, and continues to gain momentum
and support, outselling off-road motorcycles
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National Motocross Championship Presented
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