Converting your street bike for the track only takes a few minutes, and can easily be done by anyone. While most of these items can be taken care of at the track, it is recommended that you prepare your bike at home. All bikes must pass a tech inspection before your bike will be allowed on the track. Almost any bike with at least a 250cc displacement, meeting the following requirements will pass tech inspection and be allowed on the track:

• Tires: and Brake pads need to be in near new condition.
• Mirrors: need to be removed or taped over. It is recommended to remove them.
• Controls:
  • Throttle: needs to snap back to the closed position.
  • Clutch Lever: needs to have a little bit of play, and should snap back when released.
  • Front Brake Lever: should snap back when released.
  • Rear Brake Lever: should snap back when released.
  • Shift Lever: should move freely. It is also advised to make sure the linkage nuts are properly tightened.
• Headlight & Taillight: need to be disabled or taped over. It's also a good idea to unplug the bulbs if taping.
• Blinkers need to be taped over or removed.
• Radiator Fluid: most tracks do NOT allow glycol based coolant. Replace your glycol based coolant with distilled water, or with distilled water and water wetter. Make sure to read the label when purchasing coolant additives. Products like Engine Ice are glycol based, and will not pass tech inspection.
• Engine: needs to be in good working order - No leaks!
• Tighten/Check:
  • Caliper Bolts: make sure they are torqued to spec.
  • Axle Nuts: make sure both front and rear nuts are torqued to spec.
  • Front Axle Pinch Bolts: make sure they are torqued to spec.
  • Oil Filter: make sure it is tight and not leaking.
  • Oil Fill Plug: make sure it is tight.
  • Oil Drain Plug: make sure it is torqued to spec.
  • Body Work Bolts: make sure these are properly tightened.
  • Brake Fluid: make sure the correct amount of brake fluid is in the reservoir.
  • Chain Adjuster Nuts: make sure these are tight.
  • Frequently Removed Nuts & Bolts: make sure these are tight.
• Oil: make sure your fluid level is correct before you arrive at the track
• Chain: you will want a little extra slack in your chain. It is also recommended to clean and lube your chain.

Optional Items

If you will be doing several track days, you might want to invest in the following items:

• Fiberglass Body Work: The more track days you do, the more you will push the limits of the bike, and your skills. Eventually you will crash, and repairing the fiberglass is much easier and cheaper than OEM plastic body work. If you use race body work, you won't have to tape up any lights, and it can be swapped out in less than 30 minutes.
• Spare Rims & Tires: Having a spare set of rims and tires will make switching between race rubber and street tires easier. You also won't be wearing down the edges of your street tires quickly at the track.
• Speedometer: It is recommended to tape over your speedometer so you don't keep looking at it to see how fast you should be going when entering a corner or get distracted by seeing what your top speed is.