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If doing a full trackday I strongly recommend bringing some basic items with you. A little toolbag (or in my case a big one) with selected useful tools for making adjustments throughout the day (e.g. Chain, pre-load on fr and rear susp, rearsets if you have adjustable ones, tyre pressure gauge etc). Other little useful items - Snacks ; water; Tape (masking/electric) for mirrors and lights; spare levers (ok, maybe excessive); a few selected nuts and bolts. On my first trackday my mirror came loose. Allen key will fix that, or simply remove them for the track. On my second trackday my barend somehow worked itself loose. Philips screwdriver came in handy. I could also adjust my rearsets and footlevers to make them feel optimal for the track. I also checked my tyre pressures throughout to make sure they were ok. Now in all likelihood, you will meet people who have trucked or trailered down their bikes. They will have a mini paddock set up with their track bikes and have more tools than a hardware store. In my experience trackday riders are a great bunch and happy to lend a hand/tools if needed. But you never know so I would say at least go a little prepared. Some trackday websites also give guidance on how to prepare. Read up on these for more guidance. Last edited by Runako; 11-02-13 at 01:02 AM. |
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All good advise. Was just thinking about the BikeSafe where you get the one session, but for a full day yep a little more preparation is good.
On the subject of that, both parts of the license, insurance, MOT, and tax disc (will fit mine the night before) should be brought with you. They will check it and if you don't have it you won't get the on road assessment, and if you don't get that, you don't get the track. |
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11-02-13, 06:52 AM | #24 |
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Cheers for the tips Runako & Squirrel_hunter, I shall take a few bits with me. Annoyingly I will have to carry it in a backpack, never mind!
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11-02-13, 07:11 AM | #25 |
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CC do have a normal limit of sound but its at 3/4 revs which means my zx6r is tested at 11.5k revs (113DB w/o baffle) rather than 7.5k (103DB) which has been every other track.
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11-02-13, 07:53 AM | #26 |
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CC seem to be the strictest on DB limit.
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12-02-13, 11:32 AM | #27 |
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Has anyone tried this app before, it's called Decibel 10th.
I was going to try it this morning but my bike refused to start Just wondering if the readings are accurate or close? It's a free app and could save being turned away from the track. Last edited by Skybaba; 12-02-13 at 11:35 AM. |
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I've not tried it but I'd be sceptical if I'm honest. I wouldn't base my decision to spend money & book castle coombe on the results of it, that's for sure.
I imagine race circuits use decent calibrated gear. |
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No idea if it would be any good. Go to a track get tested then compare the results. 3/4 revs 1/2m from the exhaust. Warm the engine first as apparently it helps.
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Anyone know if full leathers are required for BikeSafe? |
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