[ucfmotorcycle1]

I have been riding my 929 for 6 years. I have riden on backroad "tracks" a few times a couple years ago. I stopped doing that for legal and safety reasons.
I do want to take it to a real track. I am currently in OK and Hallett near Tulsa has trackdays there.

I want to be safe so I had some questions as to what gear I need. I usually ride on the street with Timberland boots, Jeans, Teknic Chicane Jacket, Teknic Chicane gloves and a Shoei. I feel that this is relatively safe for street riding.

I want to know what I need to get to be track safe. Do I need a 1piece suit or should I just go with separate pants? Do I need real racing boots or not?

Also should I get track tires or will my street tires do?

I don't want to spend a fortune especially since I don't know if I will ever even go again (but I may). But I also want to get what I need.

[LUCIDDREAM57]

i'm not an expert but i think a helmet, leather pants, jacket, gloves, and boots are all thats needed for the beginners course. i don't think safety wiring is even needed for your bike, just taped lights.

[Hammer]

Street tires are OK for the street group track day as long as they are in good condition.

I would suggest a 2 piece suit if you are riding the street as well, you will have to get the full 360 zipper though, not the small 6" zipper in the rear.

Boots, get a decent pair of riding boots but timberlands will not work IMO

The helmet should be less than 5 years of age

When buying gear remember, an ER room and ambulance ride costs mor than the most expensive gear out there.

[sheepofblue]

There is a list of stuff on the Hallet site. They are pretty loose. I would recommend adding a back protector. Also if they let you ride in your boots duct tape the top (holds the laces in place)

[rb1]

If you're planning on attending one of the "Motorcycle Lapping Days" at Hallett Racing, read about the requirements here:

http://www.hallettracing.net/hart.html

and there is some more info here:

http://www.hallettracing.net/pdf/mot...ppingentry.pdf

CMRA holds races at Hallett. You have to attend an accredited racing school before you can enter CMRA races. But there are other groups that have classes/races/events at Hallett, so check out hallettracing.net.

Every track day organization has slightly different rules, so always check first.

[luvtolean]

I don't care what the organization requries. You need the full kit, I'll just reiterate what Hammer said.

2 piece leathers with full 360 zipper. (an alternative, if you like is an Aerostitch 1 piece, but NOT most other textile gear and especially none of that worthless mesh **** like a Joe Rocket Phoenix) Good leather gloves with a gauntlet. Leather road riding/racing boots. Back protector. Helmet less than 5 years old that is DOT/SNELL approved.

Anything less, and I don't think you, nor anyone else, should turn a wheel on the track.

Shop for deals, look at used, don't worry much about style, and you can get respectably kitted out for about $600.

Good place to start for deals.

http://www.newenough.com/index2.htm

What size is your foot? I have an old used pair of Alpinestars boots I'd sell cheap. Size 11 I believe, blue and white. They're not great, but never crashed, and miles better than timberlands.

[LUCIDDREAM57]

p.s. all routine maint should be up to snuff, such as brakes, tires (as mentioned), chain, ect......getting rejected for simple tech stuff would blow.