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I have been following this hole in the rear tank of Jacobs bike with interest as a tyre rubbing a hole in the tank seems like a poor preparation error to me. I see elsewhere it was quoted that Glen was disappointed with some of his suppliers products or the likes. Safari if thats who has made the tanks would only have made what Glen and GHR wanted, it isn’t their fault the tyres rub on the tank. I know because I was told by Glen when I bought my bike that I have to move the air box 5/16 when I run a 140 Desert or S12 Michelin. Still seems like a rookie mistake.
If you read the GHR blog they say that they have had new tanks made and are being flown out there right this minute as someones cabin baggage. Well I found this elsewhere
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From http://ghrhonda.dirtbike.com.au/cate…ar-2011-day-4/
The rear tanks were found to be an issue with the Michelin tyres used by the GHR team. To their credit, the tank manufacturer has remoulded new tanks to suit and someone is flying in to Chile with some replacements in their luggage. New equipment was always a concern for Glenn, but the new tanks should be available within a day or so. Sometimes you get away with such risks, but this year has not been the year. At least a fix is happening.Unauthorised Assistance
Bringing / fitting these new tanks will unfortunately be considered a breach of the Rule Book and will lead penalties up to race exclusion. Last thing we would want is have the “fair go” Australians reputation tarnished after all the hard work done over the last few years.Section 27P4 5)
9)http://www.dakar.com/2011/DAK/presen…DK_2011_GB.pdf
To keep it fair to other competitors (e.g. Simon Pavey subframe issue for instance) and to stay within the Dakar spirit, GHR will have to do with what’s available within the bivouac and/or from other competitors.
One can always willingly go around and not get caught, but can you proudly say you have done the Dakar with parts being flown in from across the world during the race to help you finish?
I hope for Jacob and the whole teams sake that Glen knows the rules and doesnt do anything outside them else he is taking the chance of race exclusion.
They are just going to have to make do with the gear they got, Aussie trackside enginnering at its best will over come it
TB
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