Technical Regulations 2020
Published on November 28, 2019
AIM
• The aim of the European Endurance Legend Cup (EELC) is to enable all European classic race machines built up to and including December 1986 to race together in a true European classic endurance series.
• Machines in all classes must have a classic period appearance and have a minimum engine size of 349cc. All machines will be eligible to race in the EELC with their home race club certification (Eligibility Certificate) or single event EELC eligibility.
OVERARCHING CONTROL OF REGULATIONS
• The interpretation of these regulations is entirely the province of the Series Organisers whose decisions on any matter concerning these regulations must be considered final and binding.
• The Series Organisers reserve the right, in exceptional circumstances, to accept the entry of a motorcycle, which does not exactly comply with these regulations if they think that the bike will add significant value to any of the series events. Such machines may be eligible for awards but will not be eligible for Championship points.
CONFORMITY
• Any breach of these rules unless rectified before the start of any race, will be sanctioned by the disqualification of the team concerned for the event during which the infraction will be noted.
The Jury's decision is irrevocable and binding.
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CLASSES
CLASSIC: 31/12/1968 to 31/12/1981
Engine 4-T air-cooled only 2-T air or water-cooled 2-Valve engine displacement limited to 1300cc 4-Valve engine displacement limited to 1000cc ECU Is free Clutch Is free Frame Original or original modified, NO aftermarket non road registered Fork 38mm maximum diameter, Original only from manufacturer, can be braced with period Swing arm modifications Master Cylinder Front: Axial with attached reservoir / tank Brake Rotor Semi-Floating, 300mm maximum diameter Front brake Axial, 2 callipers, 2 pistons per calliper maximum Rear brake Axial, 1 calliper, 2 pistons maximum Front wheel 16 or 18 inch x 3.00 Rear wheel 16 or 18 inch x 4.00 120mm maximum Front Tyre width Doted Only. No slick, Rain or re-cut 150mm maximum Rear Tyre width Doted Only. No slick, Rain or re-cut
MAXI-CLASSIC: 31/12/1975 to 31/12/1984
Engine 4-T air-cooled only 2-T air or water-cooled Displacement limited to 1300cc ECU Is free Clutch Is free Frame Original, original modified or aftermarket Fork 42mm maximum diameter, Swing arm The original or replacement by period equipment is authorised Master Cylinder Front: Axial with attached reservoir / tank Brake Rotor Semi-Floating, 310mm maximum diameter Front brake Axial, 2 callipers, 2 pistons per calliper maximum, Rear brake Axial, 1 calliper, 2 pistons maximum, Front wheel 16 or 18 inch x 3.00 Rear wheel 16 or 18 inch x 4.00 120mm maximum Front Tyre width Doted Only. No slick, Rain or re-cut 150mm maximum Rear Tyre width Doted Only. No slick, Rain or re-cut
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FORMULA: 31/12/1975 to...
General Engine Engine cooling by air, oil or water ECU Is free Carburettors Diameter and model are free Clutch Is free Bodywork Silhouette of factory model, single seat cover or single seat race Starter Starter motor and charging system must be fitted and working, Fork 43mm maximum diameter, NO Up Side Down Master Cylinder Axial with separate reservoir / tank Brake Rotor Floating, 320mm maximum diameter, Front brake Axial, 2 callipers, 4 pistons per calliper maximum Rear brake Axial, 1 calliper, 2 pistons per calliper maximum Front wheel 16, 17 or 18 inch x 3.50 Rear wheel 16, 17 or 18 inch x 5.50 120mm maximum Front Tyre width Doted Only. No slick, Rain or re-cut 180mm maximum Rear Tyre width Doted Only. No slick, Rain or re-cut
Air Cooled: > 31/12/1989
4-Cylinder 750cc engine tuning is Authorized for Air/Oil Cooled Engine Engines. (Bore max manufacturer oversize), 2-Cylinder, 2 Valves engine displacement is limited to 999cc
Frame Original or modified (NO aftermarket, i.e. TT frame)
Swing arm The original or replacement by period equipment is authorised
Liquid Cooled: > 31/12/1986
4-Cylinder: Standard manufacturers engine only for Liquid Cooled Engine Engines, limited to 750cc displacement (Bore max manufacturer oversize), (VFR-750F RC24 I & II, GPX-750R) Frame Original only, can be braced with period modifications
Swing arm Original only, can be braced with period modifications
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OPEN: 31/12/1975 to 31/12/1989
2, 3 or 4 Cylinders. Engine Engine cooling by air, oil or water ECU Is free Clutch Is free Starter Starter motor and charging system must be fitted and working, Displacement Air/Oil Cooled engine: Displacement is limited to 1300cc Water Cooled engine: Displacement is limited to 999cc (+/-0,5%) Carburettors Model is free, the carburetor diameter inlet is limited to 41mm Frame Original, original modified or aftermarket Fork 43mm maximum diameter, No Up Side Down The original or replacement by period equipment is authorised. Swing Arm Swing arms after 1989 are NOT authorised. Master Cylinder Front: Axial, reservoir / tank is free Brake Rotor Floating, 320mm maximum diameter, Front brake Axial, 2 callipers, 4 pistons per calliper maximum, Rear brake Axial 1 calliper, 2 pistons per calliper maximum, Front wheel 16, 17 or 18 inch x 3.50 Rear wheel 16, 17 or 18 inch x 5.50 120mm maximum, Front Tyre width Doted Only. No slick, Rain or re-cut 180mm maximum Rear Tyre width Doted Only. No slick, Rain or re-cut
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ENGINES • Engines are preferred to have working starter motors and generators, • Any machine not having a working starter motor will start at the back/rear of the grid irrelevant of the team’s qualification time, • Type of eligible engines are defined in Appendix 3, • Internal modification and tuning are free, • Aftermarket clutch springs, plates, radiators and oil filters are allowed, • It is mandatory to preserve the particularities of the series models such as the number of cylinders, the number of gear ratios (free for OPEN class), the number of camshafts, etc... • The engine crankcases must remain similar with the original. 750 crankcase may be used in any classes. Internal modifications to these housings are permitted (Appendix 3), • The cylinder block, cylinder head and cylinder head cover must correspond to the original model of the engine, • Billet cylinder heads and blocks are prohibited. “cast big block” (like Gorilla blocks) prohibited, • The bore and stroke dimensions will be engraved (not pencilled) on the right side of the crankcase. (Bore x Stroke in mm, i.e. 75.0 x 53.0) • The addition of a pump to create a vacuum in the crankcase is forbidden, • Protection must be installed on ignition, oil-clutch and free-wheel covers in the event of a fall or slipping, • Material and minimum thickness will be: stainless steel (3mm), aluminium (4mm), Kevlar (4mm). Plastics mix or Carbon fibre are forbidden, CLUTCH • The original clutch can be changed or replaced, • No electric source may be used for clutch operations, • The clutch system (in oil bath or dry – All Classes) and its control (cable / hydraulic – Formula & Open) are free,
TRANSMISSIONS • All gears, shafts, shift drum and shift forks are free, • The gearbox output gear shall be covered by a metal guard, • A metal casing must completely cover the primary chain on motorcycles with a separate box, • It is mandatory to install a protection (sharks fin) made of plain plastic, (minimum = L : 160mm, H : 60mm, D : 5mm) between the lower part of the chain and the crown / rear sprocket,
IGNITION /CONTROL UNIT (ECU) • The ignition control unit software can be replaced or flashed on all classes except FORMULA liquid cooled engines where ECU ignition unit must be original and can not be flashed, • The ECU location can be changed (changed places), • Spark plugs, spark plug connectors and power leads can be replaced, • Direct coils are not allowed (inserted in the candle cap - Stick coils), CARBURETTORS • Carburettors must be of a type used within the 70-80’s, • Flat slide carburettors can only be fitted to FORMULA and OPEN classes • Injection or forced feeding (turbo/supercharger) of any type is forbidden, • Air box can be removed and carburettors re-jetted (all classes), • TPS: Sensors in the throttle called the throttle position sensors that communicate with the engine management system ARE FORBIDDEN.
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FORKS • The period look of forks and fork yokes must be maintained, • Diameter restriction of size is detailed in this document (entry tables), • The use of upside-down forks is forbidden, • Fork tubes/slider to be plain in appearance, • No replacement suspension system or electronically controlled prototype can be used, • The steering damper can be added or replaced by an accessory damper and cannot act as a steering angle limitation device, • Cartridge kits to forks are accepted, SHOCK ABSORBERS • A modification of the angle of the dampers is allowed, • The rear damper(s) can be replaced, but an identical system should be used (double or single, Cantilever...), • No replacement suspension system or electronically controlled prototype can be used, FRAMES • Original manufacturers standard frames are permitted in all classes, • Standard frames can be braced with period modifications, • Aftermarket frames are allowed in MAXI CLASSIC and OPEN classes (Appendix 1), SWINGING ARMS • The period look of swinging arms must be maintained, • The original or replacement swing arm must match the vintage model for CLASSIC and FORMULA motorcycles, • Period style bracing is permitted, • The original or replacement swing arm must comply with period equipment for MAXI-CLASSIC and OPEN. • NO Swing arm after 31/12/1989 can be used. FUEL TANK • The fuel tank must not exceed 24 litres and be in period appearance, • Carbon fibber is not allowed for tank construction, • Glass fibber (GRP) fuel tanks are permitted, • The fuel tank must be fixed, front and back on the frame, by a system resistant in case of a fall, • Flame retardant material must be installed in the fuel tank (e.g. Explosafe®), • Single fast fill opening is accepted only. Twin fast fill must have one filler/hole disabled, BRAKES • The use of Radial Master-cylinder or callipers is forbidden, • FORMULA & OPEN; the use of separate cylinder master cylinder tank/reservoir is allowed, • CLASSIC and MAXI CLASSIC must use one piece master cylinder with tank/reservoir, • Either manufacturers original fitment or period alternative brakes are permitted, • The rear master cylinder can be modified, • FORMULA & OPEN, floating discs of the bobbin type are permitted, • CLASSIC and MAXI CLASSIC, semi- floating discs type are permitted, • Discs must be circular in shape; discs "petals" (wavy discs) are forbidden, • Only brake discs of ferrous material are allowed, Carbon fibre/ceramic brake discs are forbidden, • Quick couplers on brake lines are forbidden, • The brake pads, shoes and hoses are free,
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• The fixing of the callipers on the fork as well as the stoppers of brake pad will be threaded, • A front brake lever protection is mandatory, WHEELS • Carbon wheels are forbidden, • Magnesium, aluminium alloy and steel spoke wheels are all authorised if they are of classic and period appearance, • Quick release systems on both wheels are authorised in MAXI-CLASSIC an OPEN classes, EXHAUST SYSTEMS • Exhaust systems must look period, • No under seat exhausts, • No controlled exhaust valve, • For safety reasons, the edges of the exhaust outlet(s) should be rounded to avoid sharp edges, • Screws and nuts must fix the exhaust silencer bracket. "Zeus" quick couplings are not allowed, • Exhaust systems must meet the organisers local sound limit requirements, but is otherwise free from restriction, • Carbon Silencer is forbidden. TYRES • The use of warmers is allowed in the box and the pit lane for all categories, • Slicks, Hand Cut and Wets tyres use is forbidden in all classes, BODYWORK AND APPEARANCE • This outline taken from front, rear and both sides must accurately represent a period silhouette and is a crucial part of eligibility, • Appropriate single seat covers and/or race bodywork in the original dimensions and outline are authorised, • A Belly pan must be installed under the engine and equipped with two openings that are clear in case of rain,
INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS • Must be of a type and style used in the period, • Digital temperature or voltage gauges are acceptable, • Lap timers are authorized. • Handlebars and hand controls are free, RADIATORS AND COOLING SYSTEMS • The original / standard radiator or oil cooler can be modified or replaced i.e. ALL classes, • The oil cooler must not be mounted on or above the rear fender, • The radiator lines connected to the engine can be changed, • The appearance of the front, rear and side profiles of the machine must conform to the approved form after the addition of additional radiators or oil coolers,
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LIGHTS • Flashing lights are forbidden. • Front and rear lighting must be period in physical appearance, Round or Oval. • The use of non-original square light in original fitment is strictly forbidden. • LEDs will only be permitted if they are fixed in the original lights or have the appearance of classic lights, • Each light circuit includes a front headlamp and a rear light, • The first and second circuit are controlled by two switches with ON / OFF position and are positioned on the left side of the handlebars, • The Emergency light must be fixed to the frame, above the rear wheel, not to the seat. • The third circuit (rain, emergency light) shall have a switch with the ON / OFF positions connected directly to the battery (see diagram in Appendix 5) to this Regulation; • A 60cm² retro-reflective red device will be attached to the rear of the motorcycle, • The lateral identification LEDs are limited to green, blue or white, • The rear, left and right identification numbers may be bright, NUMBER PLATES • The machines must bear solid, rectangular shaped number plates with rounded corners, measuring at least 285 mm wide and 235 mm high, • The figures must have the following minimum dimensions: 140 mm high, 25 mm thick and 80 mm wide, spaced 15 mm apart, • The plates, three in number, must be arranged, one frontal front centre or front right or left, the other two on each side, necessarily at the rear of the bike, • The machines must bear solid, rectangular shaped number plates with rounded corners, measuring at least 285 mm wide and 235 mm high, • Class colours are defined as follow:
o 100 CLASSIC § Number plates are WHITE (RAL 9010) and BLACK numbers (RAL 9005) o 100 MAXI CLASSIC § Number plates are BLACK (RAL 9005) and WHITE numbers (RAL 9010) o 100 FORMULA § Number plates are RED (RAL 3020) and WHITE numbers (RAL 9010) o 100: OPEN § Number plates are YELLOW (RAL 1026) and BLACK numbers (RAL 9010)
FUEL • Commercial fuel, racing gasoline or AVGAS are allowed and limited to a maximum of 105 RON, • Methanol and Nitro methane are prohibited.
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APPENDIX 1 – AFTERMARKET FRAMES
AUTHORISED AFTERMARKET FRAMES - MAXI CLASSIC and OPEN CLASSES ONLY
• Bimota (IT) • Corki (FR) • Egli (CH) • Harris (GB) • Martin (FR) • Maxton (GB) • Moko (CH) • Nico Bakker (NED) • Pem (FR) • Pemda (FR) • P&M (GB) • Rau (DE) • Rickman (GB) • Rob North (GB) • Seeley (GB) • Spondon (GB) • Verlicchi (IT) • Others with official paperwork…
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APPENDIX 2
Note – this is NOT the list of all eligible bikes, please find some examples of bikes allowed for each class.
CLASSIC: 31/12/1968 to 31/12/1981
• BMW: R65, R75 (‘73), R90 (‘73), • BSA: Rocket III (‘68), • Ducati: Bevel 750 (‘71), 750S (‘72), 860 (‘74), 900SS (‘75), 900-MHR (‘82), 900-SD (‘76), 90-SSD, • Ducati: Pantah 500SL (‘77), 600SL (‘81), • Ducati: TT1, TT2 (>600), • Honda: CB-750 (‘69), CB-750F (‘79), CB-900F (‘79), CBX-1000 (‘78), • Laverda: SF-750 (‘71), SF-1000 (‘72), • Moto Guzzi: Le Mans II (‘76), LM III (’80), • Kawasaki: Z-900 (‘73), Z-1000 (‘77), Z-1R (‘77), Z-650 (‘76), Z-750 (‘76), KZ-750 (‘81), 1000-J (‘77), • Suzuki: GT-750 (‘71), GS-750 (‘76), GS-1000 (‘77), • Triumph: T150 (‘73), T160 (‘75), • Yamaha: XS-650 (‘79), XS-750 (‘76), XS-850 (‘79), XS-1100 (‘78)
MAXI CLASSIC: 31/12/1975 to 31/12/1984
• Bimota: SB5 (‘84), • Ducati: TT1 & TT2 (>904), • Honda: CB-1100F (‘82), CB-1100R (‘81), VF1000F (SC15 ’84), • Moto Guzzi: Le Mans 1000 (‘84), • Kawasaki: GPZ-900R (’80), • Suzuki: TR-750, RG-500 Gamma, GSX-1100E, GSX-1100S, GSX-1100 EFE (‘84), • Yamaha: FJ-1100 (84)
FORMULA: 31/12/1981 to 30/12/1989 (Air/Oil) and 31/12/1986 (Water)
• Cagiva: Alazzurra 650 (‘86), • Ducati: Pantah 650, F1-750 (‘85), • Honda: CBX-750 (RC17 ‘84), VF-750 (RC15 ‘83), VFR-750 (RC24 G/H ’86-87), VFR-750 (RC24 J/K ’88-89), NOT VFR RC 36 (’90-93) • Kawasaki: GPZ-750 (’82), GPZ-750R (’85-87), GPX-750R (’86-87), • Suzuki: GSXR-750 (’85-89), GSXF-750 (’89) • Yamaha: RDLC-500, FZ-750 (‘85)
OPEN: 31/12/1981 to 31/12/1989
• Bimota: YB-6 (89), • BMW: K100 (82), K100-RS (83), • Ducati: TT (904 or 1073), Ducati-851 (89), • Honda: VF-1000R (SC16 ‘85), VFR-750R (RC30 ’87-89), • Kawasaki: GPZ-1100 (’83), GPZ-1000 RX (’86-88), GPZ 900R (‘84-89), ZXR-750 (H ‘89) (NOT J/K/L/M), • Moto Guzzi: 1000-SP III (‘88), 1000-DAYTONA (‘89), • Suzuki: GSXR-1100 (’86-89), • Yamaha: FJ-1200 (’86-89), FZR-750 (’87-89), FZR-750R (‘89), FZR-1000 (’87-89) • + All CLASSIC, MAXI CLASSIC models with wheels and/or brakes from the OPEN class specification or FORMULA with modified engines
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APPENDIX 3 : Engines
DUCATI engines All vertical head cylinder admission ON Air cooled engine will be made from the rear of it. • CLASSIC: DM 500, DM600, DM650 • FORMULA: ZDM 750, ZDM 904 • OPEN: ZDM 851, TT Frame + ZDM 992 or ZDM 1078 • NOT AUTHORIZED: ZDM 748, ZDM 916, ZDM 996, ZDM 998
SUZUKI engines The SUZUKI engines allowed are: • FORMULA: R705, R706, R712, R716, R736 • OPEN: all above + U703, U704, V707, V710, V719, V720
YAMAHA engines The YAMAHA engines allowed in the classes FORMULA or OPEN are: • FORMULA: 1AE, 1FM, 1FN, 1FT, 1FU, 1FV, 1LJ, 2KK, 2KW, 2MF, 2MG, 2MH, 2MJ, 3BU, 3BV, 3BY, 3KS, 3KT • OPEN: all above + 1TX, 1UX, 1WH, 1WJ, 1WK, 1WL, 1XJ, 2NH, 36Y, 3BC, 3CV, 3CW, 3CX, 3CY, 3GP, 3SK, 3YA, 47E, 47F, 47M, 4AH, 4AY, 4CR, 4KG, 4PU, 4RB, 4UW, 50H, 50K • OPEN FZR: o FZR750 RT, RU, 3CU1, 2YJ1, 3CS2, RW, 3PH1, 3JV1, 3SJ1, 3SG1, 3PK1, 3PJ1, 3PG1, o FZR1000 (Genesis) T, TC, 2LA, 2LE, 2LF, 2GH, 2RG, U, UC, 2LK0, 3CB1, 3FE1, 3DV1, W, WC, 3LF1, 3LG1, 3LK3, 3LH1, 3GM1, 3GM2, 3LE1 NOT AUTHORIZED: o FZR750 3SJ2, 3SG2, 3PJ2, 3PG2, 3JV3, o FZR1000 (Exup) 3LH2, 3GM3, 3GM4, 3LE2, 3LF2, 3LG2, 3LK6, 3GM5, 3GM6, 3GM7, 3LE3, 3LF3, 3LK9, 3LG3, 3LH3, 3LG4, 3LKC, 3LH4, 3GM8, 3GM9, 3LE4, 3LF4, 3GMB, 3GMC, 3LE5, 3LF5, 3LG5, 3LKF, 3LH5, 3LH6, 3GMF, 4PM1, 3LKJ, 3LE6, 3LG6, 3LF6, 3GME, 3LH7, 3GMH, 4PM2, 3LE7, 3LKM, 3LG7, 3LF7, 3GMG,
KAWAZAKI engines The Kawasaki engines allowed class are: • FORMULA: KZ750BE, KZ750EE, KZ750NE, • OPEN: Stinger ZX750FE, ZX900AE • NOT AUTHORIZED: ZX750JE, ZX750M, ZX750N, ZR750H
HONDA engines • FORMULA: o VFR750 (RC24) FG, FH, FJ, FK, • OPEN o VFR750R (RC30), VF1000R o CB1100E, • NOT AUTHORIZED: o VFR750 (RC36) FL, FM, FN, FP, FR, FS, FT, FV, o CBR1000FL, FM, FP, FR, FS, FT, FV, FX
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APPENDIX 4
Machines will be inspected during the Technical Control to make sure they comply with this Regulation or with the National Motorcycle Federation (NFM) regulations if it differs.
This will include items like: rounded ends on handlebars and footrests; guards over the drive chain at the gearbox sprocket and at the bottom of the rear wheel sprocket; oil containment under the engine; clearance between the handlebars; tank and fairing and so on.
Please refer to the Standing Regulations of the NFM and Supplementary Regulations of the meeting. Virtually all regulations between countries are much the same but there are variations.
REMARK:
DEROGATION / DEVIATION FROM TECHNICAL REGULATIONS
Possible derogations / deviations will only be granted by the EEC Jury after receipt of a detailed written request accompanied by the technical and photographic appendices, ([email protected])
Derogations / deviation from technical regulations above will be granted by EEC Jury after consultation with the organising committee of the event for motorcycles which were originally produced with elements (wheels, fork tubes, etc.) whose characteristics differ from those mentioned in the Class listings.
The Jury's decision is irrevocable and binding.
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APPENDIX 5
FIME Lighting System Wiring Diagram
The front and rear lights and will be coupled in circuit. • Circuit 1: Left, • Circuit 2: Right.
Note: The 3rd light (Rain, Safety) can be powered by independent batteries, but the ON / OFF control must be operate from the front controls. The location of the 3rd light will be imperatively fixed to the chassis under the seat for safety reasons (crash).
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