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Advice for Trackday Riders
The following information is provided by Spero Benias as a recommendation if you want to get the best experience from track days, from your Pitt Meadows Track Day experience to any other tracks you attend.

1. Work on your fitness.
2. Make sure your motorcycle is 100% (DIY or have a shop check everything).
3. Before your first session of the day.
1. Work on your fitness:
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Riding/racing a motorcycle on track is a very physically demanding activity.
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Use weight training, cardio training, pilates, yoga, etc to build strength, endurance, flexibility & balance – legs & core are two key areas to target for riding a motorcycle on track.
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Most pro motorcycle racers around the world use cycling in their training programs.
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Follow a good training schedule and stay committed to it – some people say that their legs feel sore after a day of track riding, if that happens to be the day you’re supposed to train legs so be it, get it done.
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Load up on carbs & drink lots of water the day/night before a trackday/race.
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In the morning of the trackday/race be sure to have a good breakfast and drink lots of water again. Why so much water you ask?...the idea is to pre-hydrate yourself so you will be a lot less likely to become dehydrated at the track.
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Bring plenty of food & water to the track like fruit, veggies, sandwiches, healthy sports bars, etc – stay away from energy drinks as they may give you a quick energy boost BUT the usual energy crash follows.
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2. Make sure your motorcycle is 100% (DIY or have a shop check everything):
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Have you read your owner’s manual – read it front to back.
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Clean your motorcycle – Tech Inspectors like clean bikes!
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Make sure your motorcycle fits YOU – adjust the position of levers, clipons, footpegs & foot controls so you are comfortable. (new street riders usually never have this done and for example, the levers are set too high)
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Check tire pressures & inspect tires for wear, cuts, or foreign objects.
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Check brake pad wear & bleed brakes if lever feels spongy.
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Check motor oil level & look for any motor oil leaks.
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Check chain slack – a bit loose is better than a bit tight.
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Check for correct amount of throttle freeplay, smooth actuation & that throttle snaps back in all handlebar positions.
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Check for correct amount of clutch lever freeplay.
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Bounce motorcycle to check for smooth suspension travel – look for any fork/shock oil leaks.
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Check coolant level in overflow bottle – if empty check level in radiator – look for any leaks.
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Check that steering head bearings are not too loose or too tight.
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Check that battery has good voltage and that electrical system is charging battery while motor is running.
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Make sure all nuts, bolts & fasteners are tight.
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Make a list of stuff you need to bring to the track and check it twice.
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If you are transporting your bike for the first time, make sure you’ve packed your key – hiding a spare somewhere is always a good idea in case it gets misplaced at the track.
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Pit tent, table & chairs, pit bicycle if desired
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Extra fuel, chain lube, oil, brake fluid, air compressor (small type that plugs in a vehicle is sufficient)
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Essential tools: tire pressure gauge, wrenches/sockets in 8,10,12,14,17mm, Allen keys/sockets in 3,4,5,6,8mm, phillips/flathead screwdrivers, crescent wrench, pliers, side cutters, utility knife, duct tape, masking tape, etc.
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Spare parts bin: shift levers, brake levers/pedals, clutch levers, footpegs, rearsets, bar ends, frame sliders, rear stand spools, etc.
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3. Before your first session of the day:
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Double check tire pressures – ask tire vendor(s) at the track for recommended pressures for your brand/type of tires.
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Get heart pumping a bit – run on the spot, squats, jumping jacks, etc. - Do some stretching to limber up.
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Tell yourself that you are not in a hurry to ride fast – work up to speed gradually, you have all day.
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Relax and just have fun!
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SPERO BENIAS - WMRC #57 - TEAM MODERN RACING
Racing Sponsors: Modern Motorcycling, Suzuki Canada, Mspeed Performance, Pirelli, OPP Racing, Lightech, Flexi-glass, MAS Dyno, RMR Suspensions
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