Roadracing World – April 2019

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ALWAYS

1. Double-check to make sure your helmet is
   properly strapped on.


2. Pump front brake lever and rear brake ped-
   al before leaving pit lane and going on track.

3. Stay hydrated.

4. Check all bolts and fasteners on the front
   end after a wheel change or tire swap.


5. If you are using tire warmers,check to make
   sure the warmers are on and functioning.

NEVER

1. Ignore the fl ags.


2. Slam on the brakes when you see a red fl ag.


3. Ride counter to the direction of traffi c.


4. Re-enter the track after running off without
   looking twice and getting clearance from a cor-
   ner worker.


5. Ride a motorcycle that is leaking onto the
   track, or try to ride a leaking motorcycle back
   to the pits via the track.


6. Dive into the pits or leave the track with-
   out clearly signaling your intentions well in
   advance.


7. Leave the pits without checking fuel level.


8. Ignore loud noises coming from your engine
   or fl uid on your pegs or boots. Something bad
   is happening. Pull in before something worse
   happens.


9. Ride drunk, stoned, hung over, or under the
   infl uence of prescription drugs.

Roadracing World, Trackday Directory 2019—39

This is not the time you want to fi nd out that you
haven't secured the front wheel or the brake
caliper bolts. Photo by 129photos.com/STT.

Always Do This/

Never Do That

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