+1^^ no lights, no antifreeze, no dynabeads etc... you can use painters tape (i use duct tape on my zx headlights and front signals) tail light and rear signals have been removed and i just pull the fuses for all my lighting circuits to keep the tape from being cooked on.
what org are you riding with? i ride mostly with nesba and i've done a few days with team promotion. what ever org you're riding with should have a riders manual that will tell you what gear you NEED and what the minimum bike prep is.
one piece suit is best. two piece with a full circumference zipper is acceptable and actually what i use. leather is best. some orgs will let you ride in a
one piece aerostitch (sp?) but afaik, most want to see leather. duct taping a two piece together is NOT a good idea and i guarantee it will not pass tech inspection.
some orgs require a back protector, others STRONGLY suggest one. you want gauntlet style gloves that cover the wrist. undamaged full face helmet (no modular). some orgs want the helmet to be less than 5 years old too.
another thing to consider is your oil. even if it's not required, it's a good idea to safety wire your oil filter, drain plug and the fill plug/dip stick. the oil filter is easy (if you're using a k&n with the nut even easier. i don't care for the k&n oil filters but that's a whole different thread...
) if your filter doesn't have a nut welded to it, just put a big hose clamp on it and safety wire the hose clamp to a bolt/bracket or something solid on the bike. you want to make sure the safety wire is pulling in the direction of tightening the filter. same with the drain plug/fill plug. i understand you're not running a dedicated track bike but you really don't want to be THAT guy that just ran a lap around the track dropping oil all over the race line. you will NOT make a lot of friends that way and the clean up will be LONG... if you're not comfortable with drilling bolts for safety wire you should be able to purchase pre-drilled drain and fill plugs. it's really not hard to do though. just have a good bit, some type of cutting oil to preserve the bit and a lot of patience. another option would be to put a dab of rtv silicone on the drain and fill plugs to keep them from vibrating loose.
are you planning on riding to the track or are you trailering? i would definitely suggest you trailer to the track. it's a long day at the track and you WILL be worn out at the end of the day. god forbid you end up throwing your bike down the track, you may not have a ride home. as the saying goes, "don't bring something to the track that your not willing to leave in the dumpster on the way out." let's be honest here sometimes **** happens and it might be through no fault of your own. it's also easier to bring an ez up, chair, cooler with plenty of water, sports drinks, extra gas, etc.
what track are you riding and when?
when you get there check your ego at the gate. i don't care how fast you THINK you are on the street, prepare to be humiliated. just relax and have fun. get with a coach or a cr (control rider) they're there for you. they'll show you the lines and help get you up to speed.
also, prepare to be highly addicted. they don't call it track crack for nothing. once you take that first hit, you're hooked, BIG TIME!!! trust me, my name is tom and i'm addicted to track...
