Dec 15: Off-season Bike Maintenance - Beyond the Track meeting

classala · 12-15-2020, 05:42 PM

Most riders in the North hemisphere are currently in their off-season and can't get much track riding. With all the downtime, this is a great opportunity to do some bike maintenance and make sure it's ready to go when the next season starts.

Some riders may have just made up their mind and are decided to do their first track day. Others may have just finished their first season of track riding, started to get faster, and are looking forward to continuing their progress next year. And last but not least, there are the riders who are already pushing their bikes to higher levels, racing and/or riding in the advanced group.

Whatever the case might be, a bike needs maintenance for both safety and performance.

In this meeting, coach Shaun Nielsen is back to share his mechanical tips, so we all know what the common bike maintenance jobs are for the off-season.

Check out Shaun's great post on this topic!
https://blog.beyondthetrack.net/post/mechanicals

And join us tomorrow at 6:30pm:
https://www.beyondthetrack.net/monthly_meeting

Rod · 12-16-2020, 11:57 AM

Great topic!
Suspension must get refreshed every year.
Brake calipers cleaned and replaced the fluid and pads if needed
Check the wheel bearings
Torque all the exposed bolts and use locktite on the ones that comes lose often
Lube and clean all parts and get ready to winterize it if needed
Check and test tire warmers, lap timer, Transponder, scanner radio and all the track tools such as compressor (empty the water), easy up tent, chairs, cooler, extension cords, mats, cones, gas jugs, trailer brakes and bearings, trailer lights and straps.
Get your suit washed!!! and repaired if needed...
Maybe be a good idea to put fuel stabilizer into the generator and change the oil!!!

classala · 12-16-2020, 03:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rod

Great topic!
Suspension must get refreshed every year.
Brake calipers cleaned and replaced the fluid and pads if needed
Check the wheel bearings
Torque all the exposed bolts and use locktite on the ones that comes lose often
Lube and clean all parts and get ready to winterize it if needed
Check and test tire warmers, lap timer, Transponder, scanner radio and all the track tools such as compressor (empty the water), easy up tent, chairs, cooler, extension cords, mats, cones, gas jugs, trailer brakes and bearings, trailer lights and straps.
Get your suit washed!!! and repaired if needed...
Maybe be a good idea to put fuel stabilizer into the generator and change the oil!!!

Those are great tips! You should join us at the meeting.

classala · 12-22-2020, 09:49 PM

December's BTT video is up!

12-15-2020, 05:42 PM	#1
classala 3-Lap Rider Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Houston, TX (Energy Corridor) Feedback Rating: (0) Posts: 334 Experience: 10+ years Trackdays: 10+ Bike(s): CBR 600 F4i Triumph Daytona 675	Dec 15: Off-season Bike Maintenance - Beyond the Track meeting Most riders in the North hemisphere are currently in their off-season and can't get much track riding. With all the downtime, this is a great opportunity to do some bike maintenance and make sure it's ready to go when the next season starts. Some riders may have just made up their mind and are decided to do their first track day. Others may have just finished their first season of track riding, started to get faster, and are looking forward to continuing their progress next year. And last but not least, there are the riders who are already pushing their bikes to higher levels, racing and/or riding in the advanced group. Whatever the case might be, a bike needs maintenance for both safety and performance. In this meeting, coach Shaun Nielsen is back to share his mechanical tips, so we all know what the common bike maintenance jobs are for the off-season. Check out Shaun's great post on this topic! https://blog.beyondthetrack.net/post/mechanicals And join us tomorrow at 6:30pm: https://www.beyondthetrack.net/monthly_meeting

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Rod Near Miss Racing Team #96 Join Date: May 2013 Location: Houston, TX Feedback Rating: (0) Posts: 2,313 Experience: 10+ years Trackdays: 10+ Bike(s): R3 2015 TS185 74 EX250R 2010 "A" race bike EX250R 2008 "B" race bike 150cc Rocketta Scooter "the "	Great topic! Suspension must get refreshed every year. Brake calipers cleaned and replaced the fluid and pads if needed Check the wheel bearings Torque all the exposed bolts and use locktite on the ones that comes lose often Lube and clean all parts and get ready to winterize it if needed Check and test tire warmers, lap timer, Transponder, scanner radio and all the track tools such as compressor (empty the water), easy up tent, chairs, cooler, extension cords, mats, cones, gas jugs, trailer brakes and bearings, trailer lights and straps. Get your suit washed!!! and repaired if needed... Maybe be a good idea to put fuel stabilizer into the generator and change the oil!!!
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