Track Days / Riding Schools: Discussion of Track Days, Riding Schools, etc.
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04-28-2005, 10:27 AM
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#1 | | Every ride a gift...
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| Track Day Checklist I've been developing a little track day travel checklist, borrowing from a few different lists I've seen on the web. Here's a PDF copy.
Anyone have any suggestions for additions or changes?
No comments about extra Ducati parts, or bringing along a mechanic, comedians!  |
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04-28-2005, 10:29 AM
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| Re: Track Day Checklist Very nice whipper. I'm no trackday expert, so this is going to be a great little tool for me. Printing commences right now...  |
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04-28-2005, 10:40 AM
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#3 | | MSF Ridercoach
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| Re: Track Day Checklist Chain Lube/WD-40 you considering them the same thing? You have alot of chain problems don't you? |
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04-28-2005, 10:56 AM
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| Re: Track Day Checklist Quote: |
Originally Posted by Getsome Chain Lube/WD-40 you considering them the same thing? You have alot of chain problems don't you? | That's for his clutch I think  |
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04-28-2005, 11:12 AM
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| Re: Track Day Checklist I'd add to the list an extra set of tie-down straps and a couple of extra sets of soft ties.
Also, some common sizes of extra bolts, such as bodywork, drain plug, etc.
Last edited by HondaGalToo : 04-28-2005 at 11:14 AM.
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04-28-2005, 11:35 AM
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| Re: Track Day Checklist hey, good list there whipple...just in time to...I have a Cornerspeed School at VIR-N on Monday!!!! yaaay for me!!!! this little list will come in handy.... |
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04-28-2005, 11:51 AM
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| Re: Track Day Checklist Why the heck do you need 4 heads of garlic for a track day...  |
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04-28-2005, 1:57 PM
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| Re: Track Day Checklist If its gonna be hot out....you should bring an umbrella girl.  |
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04-28-2005, 3:03 PM
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#9 | | Every ride a gift...
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| Re: Track Day Checklist I thought of a couple more -
Service manual
Extra visors for helmet |
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04-28-2005, 3:12 PM
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| Re: Track Day Checklist A pair of binoculars and a stopwatch is handy for keeping your SO occupied...
Also, I like having a clock stuck to the trailer to know when my session is coming up...  |
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04-28-2005, 3:20 PM
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| Re: Track Day Checklist Quote: |
Originally Posted by motojedi If its gonna be hot out....you should bring an umbrella girl.  | What, that's not provided by the track? |
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04-28-2005, 4:38 PM
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| Re: Track Day Checklist Quote: |
Originally Posted by motojedi If its gonna be hot out....you should bring an umbrella girl.  |
I always bring my own!
I like her to have a fresh cold water ready as soon as my helmet comes off. |
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04-28-2005, 4:41 PM
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| Re: Track Day Checklist Thanks for the list bwhip,  I lost mine in the "format" a few weeks back. |
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04-28-2005, 5:09 PM
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| Re: Track Day Checklist Safety Wire
Locktite(blue)
Tire warmers |
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04-28-2005, 5:23 PM
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#15 | | Every ride a gift...
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| Re: Track Day Checklist Here's an update in Word format. Great suggestions, everybody! Thanks!  |
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04-28-2005, 5:28 PM
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#16 | | MSF Ridercoach
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| Re: Track Day Checklist reading this list now I have so much I need to buy still. Might end up being next year before I make it to a track for the first time. got a couple grand to spend.  |
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04-28-2005, 7:18 PM
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#17 | | Every ride a gift...
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| Re: Track Day Checklist Quote: |
Originally Posted by Getsome reading this list now I have so much I need to buy still. Might end up being next year before I make it to a track for the first time. got a couple grand to spend.  | Those certainly aren't all MUSTS. You don't necessarily need tire warmers - unless you're at racer level, which most of us are not. Heck, my first couple of trackdays about all I brought was the bike, a small tool box, gas and my hat and sunglasses. I had a two-piece Cortech suit (no leathers), and rode in hiking boots! (see photo below)
It takes some time to get everything on the list, but you sure don't need all of it to get started. |
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04-28-2005, 7:23 PM
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| Re: Track Day Checklist Great thread, thanks! Should come in real handy.
I'll take it upon myself to bring a Playboy (for the articles). |
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04-28-2005, 7:56 PM
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| Re: Track Day Checklist Hey, you forgot my suggestions!  Really, if you're trailering, have a spare set of tiedown straps. You never know when you or someone else is going to need them. If they show any signs of fraying, they're done. |
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04-28-2005, 8:15 PM
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| Re: Track Day Checklist Thanks for the list bwhip. Got my first track day of the season on Monday also! |
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04-29-2005, 12:31 AM
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#21 | | Every ride a gift...
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| Re: Track Day Checklist Quote: |
Originally Posted by HondaGalToo Hey, you forgot my suggestions!  Really, if you're trailering, have a spare set of tiedown straps. You never know when you or someone else is going to need them. If they show any signs of fraying, they're done. | Whoops! Somehow I missed yours - but those are great additions. The extra tie-downs also come in handy for tying down your EZ-Up to coolers, gas cans or other heavy objects when the wind picks up.
Thanks HG2!  |
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04-29-2005, 1:01 AM
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| Re: Track Day Checklist Here's a couple more:
Swiss army knife to cut away shredded fairings 
Sports drink (Gatorade or similar) or potassium and sodium tablets (I get quad cramps if I forget these) |
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04-29-2005, 7:24 AM
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| Re: Track Day Checklist I also bring extra fluids (brake fluid, oil, distilled water), some tubing (bleeding brakes, siphoning gas), small 12V air compressor, and a box of spare parts (nuts, bolts, washers, etc). I subscribe to the philosphy that it's better to bring it and not use it...
You might want to add check air pressures to the Bike Prep list
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Last edited by Red Rider : 04-29-2005 at 7:29 AM.
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04-29-2005, 9:16 AM
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| Re: Track Day Checklist Quote: |
Originally Posted by Red Rider I also bring extra fluids (brake fluid, oil, distilled water), some tubing (bleeding brakes, siphoning gas), small 12V air compressor, and a box of spare parts (nuts, bolts, washers, etc). I subscribe to the philosphy that it's better to bring it and not use it...
You might want to add check air pressures to the Bike Prep list | Good ones, I bring extra fluids too. I don't have a small air compressor, so instead of that, I bring an "air pig", one of those small $25 air tanks that you can fill at a gas station or with your big compressor prior to leaving home. They can be purchased, among other places, at the Home Depot. |
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04-29-2005, 9:18 AM
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| Re: Track Day Checklist Quote: |
Originally Posted by RPinOZ Swiss army knife to cut away shredded fairings  |
Hmmmm...I like the Leatherman for that....but if you are into Swiss Army knives we need to start a thread about collections...  |
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04-29-2005, 9:39 AM
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| Re: Track Day Checklist Bike Prep - check air pressure |
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04-29-2005, 10:27 AM
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| Re: Track Day Checklist Quote: |
Originally Posted by Baketech Hmmmm...I like the Leatherman for that....but if you are into Swiss Army knives we need to start a thread about collections...  | I enjoy pocketknives....got this really nice Smith & Wesson knife....  |
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04-29-2005, 10:53 AM
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#28 | | Every ride a gift...
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| Re: Track Day Checklist Quote: |
Originally Posted by ND4SPD Bike Prep - check air pressure |  of Red Rider (#23 above)
(good idea, though!) |
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04-29-2005, 10:56 AM
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#29 | | Every ride a gift...
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| Re: Track Day Checklist A few more good ones:
Cash
First Aid Kit
Fire Extinguisher
Radio
Walkie-Talkies |
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04-29-2005, 11:39 AM
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| Re: Track Day Checklist Quote: |
Originally Posted by bwhip  of Red Rider (#23 above)
(good idea, though!) |  I reposted on the King of Repost  |
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