Trackday pre-inspection lookover

[GreenMachine]

Would someone be willing to tech inspect my bike tonight? (Tuesday bike night)  I'd hate to have all this lead-up to my first anticipated Track Day, only to find my bike fails tech inspection for some reason.

[n10sive]

Would someone be willing to tech inspect my bike tonight? (Tuesday bike night)  I'd hate to have all this lead-up to my first anticipated Track Day, only to find my bike fails tech inspection for some reason.

Does it have brakes? Leak any oil? chain adjusted OK? throttle return back to neutral? Coolant removed? Glass removed or taped over (don't worry about plastic)? No visible brake light showing to the rear?

If so, you should be good to go. Those are the major things that I have looked at when doing tech.

[youngster775]

GM, I'll be at bike night tonight and I'll tech your bike. It's everything that dale said plus loose parts... see you tonight!

[dub]

...Coolant removed?...

This is recommended but not required though, right?

[Scott]

right no coolant requirements for Fernly 

[n10sive]

...Coolant removed?...

This is recommended but not required though, right?

It would be best to remove it. If it gets out on the track it is hell to remove and will cause crashes. I know you live up at the lake, and probably would prefer to keep it, but it is best at the track to run water/water wetter only.

I 'think' RFRT wants it out. It is really there requirement most of the time

[youngster775]

...Coolant removed?...

This is recommended but not required though, right?

highly recommended. you dont wanna be that guy If something happened either....
water wetter Is 9.99 and you only use 2 capfulls.. it'll last for many changes and distilled water is .99 well worth the change. and it has better cooling abilities. just switch it out before the first freeze of winter..

[Rick Bay (BRA)]

...Coolant removed?...

This is recommended but not required though, right?

highly recommended. you dont wanna be that guy If something happened either....
water wetter Is 9.99 and you only use 2 capfulls.. it'll last for many changes and distilled water is .99 well worth the change. and it has better cooling abilities. just switch it out before the first freeze of winter..

If he does not want to buy a Water Wetter bottle, I can bring mine then he can take two capfuls. The only problem I will be there only on Sunday.

[n10sive]

remember...distilled water too. Don't use tap water with the water wetter.

[GreenMachine]

Would someone be willing to tech inspect my bike tonight? (Tuesday bike night)  I'd hate to have all this lead-up to my first anticipated Track Day, only to find my bike fails tech inspection for some reason.

Does it have brakes? Leak any oil? chain adjusted OK? throttle return back to neutral? Coolant removed? Glass removed or taped over (don't worry about plastic)? No visible brake light showing to the rear?

If so, you should be good to go. Those are the major things that I have looked at when doing tech.

My 9R is getting up there in mileage and accumulated road grime in the undercarriage.  I plan on removing the under cowling and power washing it.  Coolant is the OEM green stuff, which I would imagine is a slippery hazard for the track.   Maybe after Youngster inspects it tonight I'll take it over to Rich at Moto Source and have him change it out.

As far as roadworthy, the suspension is in good shape, all the pads were just replaced, throttle and levers should pass, tires are new, and I have rolls of the blue 2" painter's tape.  I think I'm primarily being cautious about the road grime and the fact that in the old days a bike needed the coolant changed and bolts safety wired.

[edit]: I better clean the inside of the front sprocket assembly too.  I know there's a gob of chain goo in there or was the last time I cleaned it.

Thanks everyone for the help.  I want to be prepared and want my bike to be as clean and safe as I can make it.  I'll pass on the track experience if she presents a safety problem.

[youngster775]

no safety wire needed for a "TRACK DAY" and I'll bring some water wetter and distilled for you tonight...

[dub]

ok, ok I'll change it out.  I don't want to ruin every body else's day.  I even already have some WW in the garage...

[Rick Bay (BRA)]

ok, ok I'll change it out.  I don't want to ruin every body else's day.  I even already have some WW in the garage...

Do not forget.
You have to remove everything from de system. Included hoses, little tank, etc...

[n10sive]

ok, ok I'll change it out.  I don't want to ruin every body else's day.  I even already have some WW in the garage...

Do not forget.
You have to remove everything from de system. Included hoses, little tank, etc...

If you use the drain plug on the side case I think that gets the majority of it. I usually drain there, add water, run the engine until warm and then drain again.

[Team Gorgonzola]

Would someone be willing to tech inspect my bike tonight? (Tuesday bike night)  I'd hate to have all this lead-up to my first anticipated Track Day, only to find my bike fails tech inspection for some reason.

WHAT !!? GM at a trackday!!!???
What next, Rossi at Ducati!!?? Oh waith....