Westfield Rollcage
Discussion
Hey all, looking for a bit of advice.
I'm thinking about putting a cage on the westy (after a cursory examination, I came to the conclusion that the original single bar is about as much use as a chocolate fireguard
).
I've seen the 'official' one (I think from Caged?) and someone said talk to some of the guys in the 750 motor club, but I know a guy who's a seriously good welder with a fair bit of pipe-bending kit too, who reckons he could do me a custom one cheaper (in excess of £1000 seems a little... well, excessive!).
All good in theory, but I suddenly wondered whether my shiny one-off cage might fall foul of MSA regs if I decided to get into sprints/hillclimbs. Are there any specific requirements for tube diameter, thickness, cage design and so on?
Any advice from anyone who knows the ins and outs of the regulations, or who's gone down this route before would be much appreciated.
I'm thinking about putting a cage on the westy (after a cursory examination, I came to the conclusion that the original single bar is about as much use as a chocolate fireguard
).I've seen the 'official' one (I think from Caged?) and someone said talk to some of the guys in the 750 motor club, but I know a guy who's a seriously good welder with a fair bit of pipe-bending kit too, who reckons he could do me a custom one cheaper (in excess of £1000 seems a little... well, excessive!).
All good in theory, but I suddenly wondered whether my shiny one-off cage might fall foul of MSA regs if I decided to get into sprints/hillclimbs. Are there any specific requirements for tube diameter, thickness, cage design and so on?
Any advice from anyone who knows the ins and outs of the regulations, or who's gone down this route before would be much appreciated.
Cheers for the replies, looks like Caged might be the way to go. Seems like for the tube diameter and thickness required for custom cages, weight will definitely be an issue. On a side note, does anyone know who makes this one? Looks like a neat design.
Edited by MattWilcox on Sunday 12th September 21:18
Right, I reckon that's sorted then, Caged it is! Jonty, I see what you mean about that cage I posted, the Caged one definitely looks a hell of a lot more substantial. Time to get on the phone, I guess. First of many improvements to be done over the winter!
Cheers for the help guys
Edited to say, the closest analogue I have for a little monkey is a cat, but I guarantee he'll find a way up there! Also, those carbon wing mirrors look pretty swish, where are they from? Ta.
Cheers for the help guys
Edited to say, the closest analogue I have for a little monkey is a cat, but I guarantee he'll find a way up there! Also, those carbon wing mirrors look pretty swish, where are they from? Ta.
Edited by MattWilcox on Friday 17th September 08:05
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