Check-List: RACECRAFT

[Tin Tin]

Hi all, just want to pick the brains of those who have done racecraft (novice) before as to what to check/bring before hand. Bare in mind im riding up there as I dont have another means of getting the bike there so I cant be carrying jerry cans on my back and such like

I know its a bit pedantic but ..

Am wanting to know:

• Where the nearest servo is to Wanneroo Raceway
• What sort of checks I need to do before leaving
• What to take with me other than myself

If there is anything you think I should know please let me know

[Stoneville]

So which bike you riding??? Or have you got a shadow organised??

Nearest servo is a Shell (?) about two blocks away from the Pinjar road turnoff

[hokoyo]

Gaffa tape
Fuel
suncream
water
money
mobile phone
Brain
Small tool kit
Windex
paper towel or rags
tyre pressure guage
ear plugs

and i am sure other stuff i have forgotten.

I normally ride myself and carry all above in a backpack!

[Tin Tin]

Originally Posted by Stoneville

So which bike you riding??? Or have you got a shadow organised??

Nearest servo is a Shell (?) about two blocks away from the Pinjar road turnoff

Am riding my 600, Im riding up there with a friend

Originally Posted by hokoyo

Gaffa tape
Fuel
suncream
water
money
mobile phone
Brain
Small tool kit
Windex
paper towel or rags
tyre pressure guage
ear plugs

and i am sure other stuff i have forgotten.

I normally ride myself and carry all above in a backpack!

Awesome, thanks... you even carry fuel in your back pack? what in ?

[hokoyo]

5 litre plastic container

And i also take a note book and pen to write down any suspension changes / notes

[Pkunk]

Water is important. Infact that will take up most of my backpack come sunday doh @ hot weather.

[Hostilemonk]

Should be a GOOD day
Sunday Mostly sunny 20 / 32°C
Rain - 10%, < 1mm

A check list!
Clothing
1 Boots
2 Helmet
2.1 Visor spare
2.2 Visor cleaner
2.3 Micro Cloth
3 Gloves
3.1 inners if wet
4 Leathers or Jacket & Jeans
4.1 Water proofs if wet
5 Back Protector
6 Socks 2 pair
7 Ear plugs
8 Spare T-shirt
Bike
1.KEY!!
2.Fuel
3.Oil
4.Chain Lube
5.Tool Box
6.Extension lead
7.Tyre warmers
8.Stands F&R
9.Pump
Food & Drink
1.Esky
2. 2 Litres water
3. Lime Juice
4. Oranges
5. Bananas
6. Mars/Chocolate
7. Add your own poison
Miscellaneous
1.Sun Cream
2.Heartrate Monitor (for the pacemaker modded!)
3.Lip balm
4.Chair
5.Glasses (for the occularly challenged)
6.Towel
7.Note or Logbook (for recording settings and times etc.)
8.Hat
9.Fly repellant
10.Honda repellant


Oh yeah car and trailer

[CBillyR]

Originally Posted by Tin Tin

Bare in mind im riding up there

Originally Posted by Hostilemonk

Should be a GOOD day
Sunday Mostly sunny 20 / 32°C
Rain - 10%, < 1mm

A check list!
Clothing
1 Boots
2 Helmet
2.1 Visor spare
2.2 Visor cleaner
2.3 Micro Cloth
3 Gloves
3.1 inners if wet
4 Leathers or Jacket & Jeans
4.1 Water proofs if wet
5 Back Protector
6 Socks 2 pair
7 Ear plugs
8 Spare T-shirt
Bike
1.KEY!!
2.Fuel
3.Oil
4.Chain Lube
5.Tool Box
6.Extension lead
7.Tyre warmers
8.Stands F&R
9.Pump
Food & Drink
1.Esky
2. 2 Litres water
3. Lime Juice
4. Oranges
5. Bananas
6. Mars/Chocolate
7. Add your own poison
Miscellaneous
1.Sun Cream
2.Heartrate Monitor (for the pacemaker modded!)
3.Lip balm
4.Chair
5.Glasses (for the occularly challenged)
6.Towel
7.Note or Logbook (for recording settings and times etc.)
8.Hat
9.Fly repellant
10.Honda repellant


Oh yeah car and trailer

MMMMMMMMmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm Umbrella girl...?

Have a read through the PSB trackday thread inc. scrutineering there's some good info there.. You'll find MCRC instructors very helpful to get through scrutineering and most importantly make ya bike safe for the day. I'm sure someone here will sort the petrol issue out for you if ya ask nicely . (after 20 post up saying they can't)
Get EVERYTHING you can ready the night before so all you've got to do is wake up throw backpack on and ride up.

DD

[Marty MOOSE]

Hate to harp on it but WATER much more than you think you need. On Sunday the 3rd (read hot) I drank 9.5L of water and 2L of gatorade and a beer Cheers speed3 Take heaps of water.

MM

[Col]

Originally Posted by Marty MOOSE

Hate to harp on it but WATER much more than you think you need. On Sunday the 3rd (read hot) I drank 9.5L of water and 2L of gatorade and a beer Cheers speed3 Take heaps of water.

MM

Did you piss on Sunday Marty? I didnt and I'd reckon I did 10 sessions plus a 100 sprint in soft sand in Leather's...

[warren]

Originally Posted by Col

Did you piss on Sunday Marty? I didnt and I'd reckon I did 10 sessions plus a 100 sprint in soft sand in Leather's...

Shit I missed that obviously wasnt there long enough to see that happen

[Marty MOOSE]

yep bout 5 times "clear and copious" MUST drink Col heaps. By the time you feel thirsty its too late.

MM

[Col]

I had 4 bottles of Gatorade and 6 bottled energy drinks I mixed up at home... I didnt feel de-hydrated at all..I only got hot when I stopped and sat down in the air conditioned "Class room" .. That and wearing Leathers all day ... I changed out of my Skins shirt after the second session as it was dripping wet..

[smeghead]

.. also check ya bike

. bleed & adjust brakes; replace fluid, don't just do a quick bleed; the fluid is hygroscopic (absorbs water) so it get tired over time (even a short time)
. check pads, need plenty of meat on them
. fork seals, no leaks
. steering head bearings, no play
. chain tension, gotta be right not too loose or tight; lube it!
. tyres, need to be in good nick, if they're a bit past it change 'em, no point riding on a track when you will push it (eventually) more than on the road only to find the tyres too knackered to cope. Set to recommended pressures.
. change/top up water/radiator coolant, if applicable
. if there are any grease nipples on the bike pump some of the good stuff in
. lube cables (clutch/throttle) as applicable

if ya can also

. suspension, setup correctly for your weight
. engine/gearbox oil if not done recently

also doesn't hurt to run over the bike with a spanner/socket/torque wrench to make sure all the nuts & bolts are tight enough.

Yeah I know it sounds a bit anal but you wouldn't beleive wot some peeps bring up expecting to be let out on the track.

If the bike is all checked over it also inspires a bit more confidence when riding it.

[robwas]

All of the above is great information.
But don't forget to bring your excitement. Remember it is meant to be fun and enjoyable.
Oh and big balls helps

[fizz]

oh yea eat some salty chips....sodiumss
last sunday i got a dead leg(cramp) in the middle of a corner...