TECH INSPECTION CHECKLIST Novice: __Go Pro cameras MUST be tethered __Go Pro cameras CANNOT be mounted to helmets __Lights taped __Reflectors taped __Working kill / starter switches __Mirrors taped or removed __Clip-ons/handle bars, grips & end weights tightened __Clutch & brake levers in proper working order __Front brake fluid level __Front brake lever pivot bolt & nut tight __Brembo fronts wired or tie wrap through the pivot __Throttle recoil w/steering travel, full lock, to full lock __Excessive fork oil residue __Brake pad wear __Foot pegs properly tightened __Rear brake lever in proper working order __Passenger pegs folded-up and taped or zip-tied __Shift lever tight and in proper working order __Wheel weights taped __Tire life __Tire air valve caps __Chain tension (loosest setting of recommended range) __BRAKE LIGHTS totally masked or pulled fuse __License plate & bolts taped or removed __Frame sliders bolted tightly __Exhaust system & canister mounted securely __Bodywork mounted securely Intermediate: all of the above including __Back protector __Radiator fluid – no ethylene glycol __Oil drain plug secured with RTV or safety wired __Oil filter secured with RTV or safety wired Advanced: all of the above, but __Oil fill plug, oil drain plug, & oil filter must be safety wired Suggested for all groups above, but not mandatory: __Zip tie or duct tape passenger foot pegs in the closed position __Speedometer readout covered with duct tape to avoid distraction Please note some NEW tech rules regarding GoPro (or similar) cameras: ** all Gopros (or similar cameras) that is mounted on a motorcycle must have a tether from the camera case to a point on the motorcycle. It doesn't have to be pretty, it just has to be tethered and secure. ** helmet mounted Gopros (or similar helmet mounted cameras) are NOT ALLOWED at all on track.
Probably not the most auspicious way to make a first post here, but here goes anyway ... I've been doing trackdays for three years, but my first with STT will be 7/16-17 at Road America, in Intermediate with the DiSalvo school. I'm covered on everything in the list except for the "Brembo fronts" item above - referring to a Brembo MC and lever, I'm guessing? I've got a Brembo MC and a Harris/Brembo clutch perch, none of the other orgs I've ridden with have needed any special attention paid to it. Can you clarify?
The nut on the bottom of the lever often loosens and falls off. We have found many during tech inspection that did not have the nut on there. Which can cause major problems in a braking zone.
Depends on which Brembo you have, OEM style like Yamaha uses or the newer RCS version uses a pin with a nut on it. The wiring comes into play on their older design (still sold though) models that have a hollow pivot bolt that has an "E" clip on the bottom. Fairly common for the e-clip to pop off and then the pin can come out and the lever falls off. If you have the hollow pin just run some safety wire through it so that if the clip falls off the pin can't come out.
Got it, thanks! Once I went out to the garage and took a look at the bike (I was posting from work before) it made perfect sense. I my MC has the hollow pivot with the clip on the bottom, I'll at least run a ziptie through there. I've never done any safety wiring so I don't have the tools or materials hand, and I'll be going the RTV silicone route on the oil filter, fill cap and drain plug. But learning to safety wire and getting the critical bolts done is definitely on my TODO list.
Hopefully helmet cams will still be acceptable at Putnam in a couple weeks. I am not set up to mount my camera anywhere else. It's not a GoPro though so just write the rule to dis-allow GoPro's and I'll be cool with that:lmao:
I run two wires through mine after seeing the video of Ron Hix going into turn 1 at BHF after his fell out!
so, even tho I will be riding Novice at my first track day in July, I think it is a good idea (for the just in case factor) to change my coolent even tho it does not say I have too above.... what should I use?
From what I've been reading in Search, tank dents are OK as long as it isn't grossly significant and leaking? Picked up a new bike with one but has no leaks, only cosmetic. Just thought this might want to be touched on in this thread as well.
tank tank dents are a non issue as long as no leaks are happening. i have ridden a bunch with banged up tanks with stt and other orgs. not an issue.
Found it it FAQ 6. Advanced and Intermediate group riders must use water, water wetter or a non-ethyl glycol based anti-freeze/coolant. Approved Poly Glycol brands are: Evans, 7th Gear, Liquid Performance, and Engine Ice. Automotive ethyl glycol based coolants are not allowed.