It is likely that if you are reading this post on Landracing.com that you have also been to
www.ecta-lsr.com and seen references to our rulebook. I am hoping that maybe some of you will copy this post to other sport bike forums so that folks who see posts there and come at the last minute realize that there is a core set of safety items that we, as in tech inspectors, need to see to get you on the track. I really hate to see someone drive/ride hundreds of miles and not get to run. I won't list everything here but I will try to hit the most difficult items to accomplish in Wilmington. There will be a lot of bikes at this event and most, if not all, of our inspectors will also also be racing so there won't be an abundance of time for us to help you work on your bikes though we do our best to not have someone leave without being able to run.
1 - Metal chain guard - this should be 3/32nds steel or 1/8 alloy and securely mounted. They are commercially available for popular supersports and are relatively simple to make for the older straight style swingarms but can be challenging for some newer designs.
2 - Tether kill switch - Relatively easy to install and splice inline with your button kill switch but you won't find it in the local bike shop.
3- Metal valve stems and caps with o-rings - probably stocked somewhere in Wilmington but then you need swap them out...
4 - Steering stabilizer - Want to go fatser than 130 mph? You won't find one of these in a shop locally and may not be easy to mount on some less popular fully faired models. My Super Blackbird is turning out to be a major challenge.
5 - Safety wiring on the axle nuts and pinch bolts up front- Relatively easy on-site but may consume a drill bit or two.
6 - Metal battery strap/tiedown - hose clamps are not what we are looking for.
7 - Safety gear - 8" leather boots, leather gauntlet gloves, one piece or full zipper connect 2 piece leathers with appropriate pads for the speed you hope to go which includes a real back protector at 175 and up.
Those are just the basics that tend to trip up first time riders. Please get and read the ECTA rule book. We will work with you and try to help out if you are making a serious effort to be compliant but we can't let folks run showroom stock because not only do we care about our riders, we also want to keep running these events and getting event insurance is not easy. Look forward to seeing you in tech. Milt