Track Day Prep

  1. Motorcycle Preparation

    Assuming you’ve gone through the bike and everything is in order for the day, prepping your bike for the track is pretty straight forward.

    Plastic and Glass – any clear or translucent plastic and glass needs to be covered with tape.  The reason for this is in case you decide to see if your bike can do aerobatics, we want to keep as much of the bike in one piece as possible.  That includes headlight, tail light, turn signal lenses, reflectors and mirrors if you leave them on.  I’d also recommend taping over your speedometer; it will only give you information that will slow you down.  Don’t tape your windshield or face shield unless you want to be escorted off the property and asked to never return.  The blue pa ...   more >>


  2. Protective Gear

    Protective Gear

    Okay, so now you know how to prep your bike for the track: let’s take a look at what you’ll need for riding gear.

    Suit - You need a full coverage protective riding suit. The suit can be a one piece suit or two-pieces that zip together.  

    Most motorcycle jackets and protective pants come with zippers at the back, specifically for zipping the top and bottom together. The zipper does not need to be a full circumference zipper. A short zipper that securely  ...   more >>


  3. Technical Inspection

    Technical Inspection

     Because Fishtail is not a race school, bike prep is pretty straight forward. We do not require safety wiring or coolant replacement. The things you’ll need to make your bike safe for our track school are pretty much the same things you’d need to make it safe for street riding.
    1. Tires: You need at least 50% of your tire tread remaining and the tread needs to be in good condition (no dry rot).
    2. Brakes: Make sure your brakes have plenty of pad material left.
    3. Throttle: The throttle needs to turn freely with no binding. Twist your throttle open all the way: it should snap back to the closed position quickly and smoothly without binding. ...   more >>