Tech Inspection Checklist - be prepared to avoid surprises at morning tech inspection

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  1. Mark.Nemetz

    Mark.Nemetz Super Moderator

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    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.
     
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  2. jsr1017

    jsr1017 n00b

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    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?
     
  3. TLR67

    TLR67 Cheers!
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    And don't forget to have go pro,s wired to the bike... Also No Helmet Go PRos allowed....
     
  4. Brett

    Brett What's an apex?

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    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.
     
  5. Brett

    Brett What's an apex?

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    Has that been official yet?
     
  6. Dave608

    Dave608 Let's Ride!
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    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.
     
  7. mastermindtrev

    mastermindtrev camping in turn 2...
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    Not official yet - but it's coming.

    t
     
  8. jsr1017

    jsr1017 n00b

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    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.
     
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    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:
     
  10. partytimedave

    partytimedave jackass

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    so, are the helmet cams in or out?
     
  11. newleaf

    newleaf What's an apex?

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    ???
     
  12. Kegger

    Kegger Large Member

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    I run two wires through mine after seeing the video of Ron Hix going into turn 1 at BHF after his fell out!
     
  13. sammPD4075

    sammPD4075 Knows an apex

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    awesome write up .. chcecking off mine now
     
  14. Jtryz

    Jtryz 675'r

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    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?
     
  15. T_Town_Tom

    T_Town_Tom Rides with no training wheels

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    I like engine ice because its still an antifreeze. But some organizations don't allow it.
     
  16. Jtryz

    Jtryz 675'r

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    Thats what i am using now.... Just want to make sure so I'm not that guy.......
     
  17. Mott Power

    Mott Power Rides with no training wheels

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    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.
     
  18. bigshow

    bigshow Rides with no training wheels

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    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.
     
  19. Jtryz

    Jtryz 675'r

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    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.
     
  20. Mott Power

    Mott Power Rides with no training wheels

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    Thanks :thumb:
     

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