Re: [GP125] Cost of racing

In a message dated 12/14/99 12:55:51 PM Eastern Standard Time, 
xxxxx@xxxxx writes:

<< >>rebuilt, etc..
 
   Well, I just gotta say that you probably should spend alittle more now
 and get a '95 or newer Honda or (better still :), a '94 TZ.  They're more
 reliable and better suspended and you won't be wanting to replace them so
 soon to be competitive (or cool).  And then you'll be stuck trying to sell
 the relic to someone else.
 
 
 Other expenses to consider:  License fees @ $75/yr. for each sanctioning 
body.
 Entry fees @ $100-$150/weekend  Travel expenses:  gas and food really add
 up and are variable.  Lodging: camp at the track and save big bucks + more
 ambiance.  Race fuel and premix:  VP C12 is $4.75/gallon and oil is
 $5-$23/liter; I use about 5-7 gallons/weekend.  Spare parts:  you really
 should budget several hundred dollars at least ie. clip-on, rearset and
 peg, chain, clutch stuff, gaskets, reeds, levers, pipe springs etc.  A
 canopy.  And my biggest one:  hundreds of bucks for glorious enlargements
 of on-track action photos to wallpaper garage, bedroom, trailer, and
 website.
    Get ready to go broke; that's why credit was invented.
 
 Tom Harper >>
You're absolutely right, Tom.

                                                    Tony White                
  
                                Team BackYardCycle Racing