Weston Beach Race Essentials 2021

By Team TMX on 25th Sep 21

With the 38th running of Weston Beach Race sneaking up on us (its happening over the weekend of October 1-3 yikes!) perhaps now is the time to think about some last-minute prep if you havent done so already.

Prepare for victory!

To help you in your quest to reach the finish of what RHL Activities call the maddest, baddest and biggest motorsport event in the UK, the proactive peeps at Apico Factory Racing have teamed up with TMX to give you some insight into what products you might want to consider chucking at your bike and body for you to reach your Weston goals.

Apico Xtreme Sprockets

Its important to have your gearing figured out for Weston and to run a good quality steel sprocket. The Apico Xtreme Sprocket is manufactured using a high-grade C45 Medium Carbon Steel, for the outer ring and recessed inner, the CNC machined 2024 aluminium insert sits in place for weight reduction.

The outer steel section of the rear sprockets has a black polished finish, and the inner aluminium face has an ELOX finish in manufacturer OEM colours. The ELOX coating is the same as anodising, providing a largely corrosion-resistant coating, which protects aluminium materials.

These sprockets are perfect for Enduro riders and beach race competitors as well as the motocross riders who love to ride in the sand.

Available for most Japanese and European makes of motocross and enduro machines 125cc and up.

RRP: 50.00

Regina O-ring chain

O-ring chains are typically used in enduro events and theyre the perfect choice for Weston Beach Race so youre not fiddling around adjusting your chain mid-race. The latest generation of Regina O-ring chains is characterised by the enhanced performance of the round section O-rings.

Both light and strong, these sealed chains are engineered to meet the demands of each motorcycle application, more so than a standard chain. It is these features that provide a longer chain life in all conditions seen by off-road riders.

Features include high carbon alloy pins, solid bushings and shot-peened plates and rollers. All Regina O-ring chains are submitted to performance-enhancing pre-stretching.

RRP: 109.99

Polisport Hammer Universal Handguards

To keep your digits safe and stop the wind and water from getting into your gloves, the all-new Polisport Hammer lever-mounted universal handguards offer the best protection and style. These new guards take into consideration all the buttons and gadgets you now find on the handlebars of your modern four-stroke and are large enough to protect your hands and master cylinder.

RRP: 26.99

Leatt GPX Hydration Core 2.0

Hydration is massively important when taking on a race like Weston Beach Race. While Apico has collaborated with Ice Valley Water to give bottles of water to riders on the Weston-super-Mare promenade at the event, its recommended you have a hydration pack to help get you through the race.

The GPX Core 2.0 is a slim, ultra-light, hands-free hydration system that looks like a bumbag and even has a storage area for the all-important tools you may need while out on the circuit and away from the pits.

The waist fitment also allows for an unrestrictive fit and having a bag bouncing around on your back is now a thing of the past. There is also a baffle system down the centre of the bladder that reduces the slosh effect when in use.

RRP: 78.00

Twin Air Radiator Sleeves

Protecting the bike is important for the thrills and spills of Weston and with this in mind, its time to take a look at Twin Airs latest product the Twin Air Radiator Sleeve.

This new product is a nylon coated, glass yarn material that fits over the radiator louvres so no dirt, sand, or mud can stick to the radiator. Clogging cause the radiator to overheat so these bad boys are vital for when the machine is being put to the ultimate sand riding test.

The newer versions are very easier to use, you just slip them over the top of the radiator and louvre with the elastic fitment provided.

RRP: 13.00 - 27.00

Twin Air GP Air Filter Covers

A must in the sand and where changing your air filter over a prolonged period is not possible. Riders use these filter covers while practising, it eradicates the need to change the filter throughout the day, so a must for Weston Beach Race. The Twin Air orange mesh covers give that extra protection to the air filter when racing in the sand. Top GP Teams use these a lot and they are invaluable for keeping sand out of the engine.

RRP: 19.00 - 20.00

Leatt 3DF Chest Protector

Since CE-certified impact protection is now being a requirement at FIM level, this Leatt 3DF Chest Protector is a perfect choice and meets these requirements. Using Leatts 3DF perforated impact foam the armour remains lightweight whilst being able to absorb energy from impacts. The side and over the shoulder strapping system makes for one size (almost) fits all, there is a separate XXL version available.

SRP: 149.99

Putoline 1001 Penetrating Spray

Putoline is synonymous with the protection of motorcycles. 1001 Penetrating Spray and PTFE tape are particularly useful. The product penetrates and lubricates, displaces, and repels moisture. It cleans and protects all metals. Thanks to its special formula 1001 Penetrating and PTFE can be used on all areas of the bike including electrical, metal and plastics. Waterproofing electrics is the biggest part of the race, making sure you use plenty of this and then PTFE tape on areas of the bike that are prone to getting wet and especially those areas you may think wouldnt get wet. Silicon underneath Kill Buttons and Start Switches is also a trick some riders use to keep the water out of delicate areas of the bike.

SRP: 11.40

CrossPro Aluminium Radiator Braces

Protect those Rads! The CrossPro radiator guards are specially designed to protect your cooling system without obstructing airflow to the radiator. Designed as a radiator roll cage, the CrossPro radiator protection secures a perimeter around the radiator.

Now available in a range of colours to suit different manufacturers, they are also available in silver across the range. Made with the best quality aluminium with a thickness of 4mm. If youre unfortunate to come off over one of the dunes, or worse, have someone's bike land on top of yours, damaged radiators can finish your event. Any product that will protect the delicate areas of the bike and reduce the chance of damaging the radiators can only save you a big bill after the race.

SRP: 76.80

Boyesen Supercooler

With an increased chamber and impeller sizes, the Boyesen Supercooler makes for an instant bolt-on performance upgrade in the cooling department. Available in a range of manufacturer colours as well as black and magnesium, these are a must and something all the Apico Husqvarna team bikes use. These water pump covers certainly keep the bikes cooler and help to protect the engine.

RRP: 220.00 - 260.00

Apico Performance + Clutch Kits

One of the first things that can go at Weston is the clutch, its always a good idea to have a spare soaking in Putoline Mineral Clutch Fluid, in the correct order so you can change it over in 10-15 minutes on the beach. Its not ideal changing a clutch in the pits, though its not ideal breaking down a mile down the beach either.

Always make sure the clutch is prepped in plate order and resting in clutch fluid so its well soaked. If you start with new springs ideally you should be able to get away with changing one clutch and keeping the same set of springs, this is dependent on how heavy the rider is on the clutch of course.

Apico Performance+ clutch kits offer the complete solution as with our Factory Racing kits, with the added benefit of having aramid fibre papers on the friction plates. This enables them to work at higher temperatures and makes them more durable than standard giving an overall better performance. These products are specifically developed for motocross and enduro bikes.

RRP: 40.00 90.00

Pirelli Soft Sand 100/110 Rear Tyre

As used by top MXGP riders, Pirellis Scorpion MX soft is for use on sand and soil racing surfaces. Constant performances in long-lasting racing conditions on soft terrain make this tyre the perfect choice for Weston Beach Race thanks to its special polyester carcass. The paddle block layout with the bridged rear tread offers the maximum traction and power transmission down the beach as well as when tackling the big dunes. This tyre is ideal for the beach race with its tread in the shape of a paddle every other row. It offers a lot more grip down the straight as well as in the technical sections of the track.

RRP: 91.80 - 92.70

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