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Old Dec 3, 2007 | 02:01 PM
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BOOMSHAKALAKA

NESBA (North East Sport Bike Association) http://www.nesba.com/

Rider equipment:
o Helmet, undamaged, full-face DOT, SNELL, or European standard approved, with eye protection. No flip-up helmets allowed.
o Leather or textile riding suits (i.e., Cordura, Kevlar, or Aerostich-type).
No textile suits will be allowed in the Advanced group. Two-piece suits must zip together; full circumference is required.
Airmesh-style suits (where you can see your skin through
them) will NOT be permitted.
o No jeans allowed. Rental leathers are available.
o Sturdy over-the-ankle leather boots
o Leather gauntlet-type gloves
o Back protector (strongly recommended)

TECH INSPECTION POINTS:
The items listed below will be checked at the track by our inspectors. If any of these items are found unsatisfactory and can’t be rectified, you will be disqualified from participating for the day. We take this very seriously
because it affects everyone’s safety.

Bodywork:
o Bike numbers can be displayed either on the front or sides of the tail section, or on both; at least 6 inches high with no special background required (Intro excluded)
o Clean and secure, with no loose parts, bolts, or fasteners
o Fairing and windshield solidly secured, if applicable
o Tank
o Seat
o Fender
o All lights and reflectors removed or taped over with
masking, electrical, or plastic-type tape or covers (Intro
excluded)
o Mirrors removed (Intro excluded)
o Belly pans (recommended, but not required)

Engine:
o Oil drain plug (Advanced safety wired, Beginner and
Intermediate strongly recommended)
o Oil fill plug (Advanced safety wired, Beginner and
Intermediate strongly recommended)
o Oil filter (Advanced safety wired, Beginner and
Intermediate strongly recommended)
o Oil leaks
o Fuel leaks
o Coolant drained, flushed and replaced by water (for
Advanced only). No Engine Ice or Evans coolants.
o Coolant hoses and connections checked for leaks

Brakes:
o Brake pad wear
o Reservoirs (front and rear)
o Fluid condition (if over one year old, replace it)
o Fluid level
o Leaks
o Calipers mounting bolts
o Lever feel (should not be allowed to contact handlebar
when squeezed hard)
o Brake hoses (condition and routing, no binding or
interference allowed)

Chassis & Suspension:
o Steering stem and bearing play
o Exhaust
o Foot pegs
o Shift linkage
o Rear brake linkage
o All levers (front brake, clutch)
o Throttle smooth and auto returns
o Handlebars
o Triple tree
o Front fork seal leaks
o Front fork alignment
o Front wheel bearings
o Front wheel axle bolt and pinch bolts
o Rear wheel axle and alignment
o Rear wheel bearings
o Rear shock seal leaks
o Tire condition (1/2 tread in center) and pressure (30-35 psi)
o Chain and sprocket condition, alignment and tightness
o Engine and frame mounting bolts
o Swingarm pivot bolts
o Battery condition
o Kickstand permitted

These tech inspection items need to be taken care of BEFORE you get to the track.

Last edited by Real Random; Dec 3, 2007 at 02:03 PM.