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Early Season Track Day Riding Tips from Boston Moto

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Getting a jump on the season means being prepared.  We’ve all been there, you show up to the track ready to go… only to find that you’ve forgotten a critical item at home.  Avoid this by making a checklist of what you need and what you want, to have with you at the track. Here are some ideas to get you started.
 

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  • Motorcycle (don’t forget your key!)
  • Leathers
  • Helmet (extra shields!)
  • Boots + Gloves
  • Back Protector
  • Under Armour / Warm Base Layer
  • Tool Box / Tools
  • Spare Parts (Brake Pads, etc.)
  • Fluids (Oil, Chain Wax, Cleaner, Brake Fluid)
  • Fan / Helmet Dryer
  • Battery Tender / Charged Battery!
  • Gas Can
  • Pit-Bull Stands
  • Chicken Hawk Tire Warmers
  • Chairs
  • Ez-Up / Shelter

*Thanks to Dave Michaud from  BatMan Moto for contributing to the checklist!

It’s also a great idea to make a list of personal essentials such as contacts, plenty of clothes (especially socks, underwear, shirts), medicines you may need, and some reading material like your favorite moto-magazine.

Remember, early-season riding can include a wide-variety of temperatures throughout the day.  Be prepared for crisp mornings, warm afternoons, and chilly evenings!!  Long-underwear, warm base-layers like Under Armour, and your favorite sweatshirt and jacket (don’t forget a waterproof layer) are all essentials to help you be prepared for whatever the conditions.  If you don’t have a balaclava, they always come in handy and make a big difference keeping your neck warm!

Javelin Broderick

 Javelin Broderick (pictured above) – WERA West Team Conti rider.

If you’re looking to get the best performance and longevity out of your tires, for ContiRaceAttack tires, be sure to use tire warmers set at high setting (175 deg F) for a FULL hour prior to your first session of the day.

Be ready for anything and you will be able to enjoy all the available track time!!  Those first sessions that are a little thin, can be some of the best track time you’ll have all year!

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