Bike prep and safety checklists

Race prep

• resolve previous issues
• new oil
• new oil filter
• new sparkplugs (check gap)
• freshly bled brakes
• check brake pads
• check wheels and rotors
• check fork seals
• check steering head bearing
• check tires (new for middleweight)
• check running noises

Practice / track day prep

• resolve previous issues
• oil no more than one weekend old
• oil filter no more than one weekend old
• check brake feel, bleed if necessary
• check brake pads
• check wheels and rotors
• check fork seals
• check steering head bearing
• check tires (no more than one weekend old for middleweight)
• check running noises

Packing

• transportation
• money
• reservations
• bikes
• tie-downs, wheelchucks
• ramp
• tools
• spare parts
• fluids (oil, water, water-wetter, brake fluid, gas)
• gear
• work and regular clothes
• ear plugs
• canopy, chairs
• food and drinks
• paperwork

Start of day

• check previous work
• check oil level
• check water level
• install tires if necessary
• check wheels and rotors
• check tire pressure
• check suspension settings
• check chain slack and master link
• check safety wiring
• check wheels and rotors
• check bodywork
• check controls

Start of session

• check gear
• check catch can and lower fairing
• check suspension
• check oil level
• check water level
• check chain master link
• check gas

End of session

• check gear
• check broken-in components
• check catch can and lower fairing
• check water level
• check fork seals
• check steering head bearing
• check chain master link

Post-crash

• check self
• check gear
• clean bike
• check bodywork
• check safety wiring
• check tires
• check wheels and rotors
• check oil level
• check water level
• check airbox
• check fork seals
• check steering head bearing
• check suspension settings

End of day

• check gear
• check broken in components
• check safety wiring
• check wheels and rotors
• check fork seals
• check steering head bearing
• check suspension
• check chain slack and master link