Bike Preparation Checklist

1] The following item must be safety wired, or secured in a manner approved by Tech: Axles or axle nuts oil filler caps exhaust header nuts or bolts axle caps or pinch bolts oil drain plug(s) removable exhaust baffles brake caliper bolts *oil gallery plugs radiator caps brake torque arms oil lines coolant drains speedo and tach cables spin on oil filters/filter bolts any pressure fed lubricant line *fork oil drain screws/bolts rear exhaust mount (upper and lower) *may be secured by silicone glue or H/D weather-strip adhesive in lieu of wiring. Substantial gauge “R” type spring clips may be used in certain applications but must be wired to the machine. Tab washers designed to accept safety wire may be used. A catch can shall be fitted where required or at the direction of a Technical Inspector.

2] Fuel lines and any other fluid carrying lines must be clamped or secured by some other appropriate means.

3] Water cooled engines may use plain water, or water with Redline (or similar product, call WERA for verification) cooling system rust and corrosion inhibitor at 0.5 ounces per quart of plain water concentration. Glycol based antifreezes are prohibited.

4] All pre 2001 Suzuki GSX-Rs must have engine case guards installed around the right and left sides of the engine, extending beyond the frame, and are subject to the WERA Technical Inspector’s approval. Case guards on the left side of 1995-97 Kawasaki ZX6R’s are suggested but not required. Yamaha FZR 400, FZR600 and YZF600 machines must have an engine case guard on the right side of the engine. Heavy-duty aluminum replacement covers may be used in lieu of case guards. Stock case covers with extra metal welded on to make them thicker may also be used.

5] Only one engine at a time may be used.

6] Only gasoline may be used as a racebike fuel. Nothing may be added to the gasoline except commercially available, approved octane boosters and lubricating oils. Gasoline will be tested with a Digitron DT15 Meter calibrated at -55 using cyclohexane. Allowed dielectric constant range of -60 to +35 with a maximum allowed temperature difference between cyclohexane and gasoline sample of 5 degrees Fahrenheit. Nominal testing temperature at 60 degrees Fahrenheit. Allowed specific gravity range, at 60 degrees Fahrenheit, .695 to .765. No oxygen or nitrogen bearing additives (i.e.: NOS) in any class other than Formula 1.

7] All racebikes must have an operating and marked engine kill switch on the handlebars.

8] All racebikes must have a self-closing throttle and operating front and rear brakes.

9] Kick-start levers must be removed.

10] Glass and plastic lenses must be taped. Clear tape may not be used.

11] Side and center stands must be removed.

12] A steering damper is MANDATORY on all machines and must be mounted in a safe and workmanlike manner. The damper must not limit the amount of stock lock-to-lock handlebar travel.

13] The license plate and bracket(s) must be removed.

14] Items are deemed safe only if secured in a visible, approved manner. Aircraft nuts, locknuts, Locktite or similar compound is not acceptable.
15] The seat or fender must extend toward the rear, past a line drawn vertically through the rear axle.

16] The rider, in position, must be fully visible from the side and top. Transparent material may not be used to circumvent this rule. No streamlining may be attached to the rider or helmet.

17] The machine must be clean.

18] Tires must be in good condition as determined by the technical Inspector. In Production and Superstock Classes DOT Tires with an S or higher speed rating must be used. Tires must be of the original tread pattern and may not be altered or grooved. No recapped, retreaded, or off road knobby tires may be used in any class.

19] Tire valve caps must be used and should be metal or hard plastic.

20] If speedometer and tach cables are installed, they must be safety wired.

21] Sidecovers that “snap-on” must be removed, wired, taped or bolted in place.

22] All race machines must use muffling devices that limit the sound to 105dBA. The noise level will be measured while the machine is on the track during practice sessions and racing events. If a machine measures over the limit it may be subject to a “Meatball Flag”. A static test may be used off track to measure the noise level by holding the dB meter at 48 inches and at a 45 degree angle from the exhaust opening(s). The engine will be steady at 1/2 of redline during this test. If a machine measures over the limit with either test it will not be allowed to participate in any further events during the weekend until it has been brought under compliance. Riders may also be fined or otherwise penalized for non compliance. Certain race tracks may require lower limits and at these tracks those sound limits will be enforced and noted on race entry information.

23] Glass headlight covers must be removed. Plastic may be taped over or removed.

24] Clutch and Brake levers must have at least a 1/2" ball on the end.

25] Handlebar ends must have either: (1) end-plugs; (2) be solid; or (3) stock bar-ends must be retained. Handlebar ends may not be hollow or ground to a sharp edge.

26] All machines are required to have a lower fairing capable of holding 5 quarts of liquid. Machines not equipped with a lower fairing from the manufacturer may have a custom piece fitted. Any machine which has a newer or OEM “race” model may use the newer models fairing to comply with this rule (i.e. the TL1000S may use the lowers from a TL1000R). All lowers must be OEM spec with any necessary holes filled in. Lowers on machines that do not have them stock may be made of any material, all other must be of fiberglass or ABS. Lowers must be attached in a manner approved by tech.

27] All machines must have a sticker placed on the triple clamp or gas tank reading “GP Shift” or “Standard Shift” depending on the shift patter used by your machine. These stickers will be available at tech.

The following illustrations demonstrate some of the most common and effective methods for safety wiring your motorcycle. You should always use stainless steel aircraft type safety wire and proper safety wire pliers. All of these items can be found through many of the advertisers in this rulebook. Make sure the wire is tight and pulls the bolt/nut clockwise as if it is still tightening. A good rule of thumb on what to wire is if it has a copper washer then usually is has a pressurized fluid behind it and need to be wired.

Good luck and remember that you can always ask one of the WERA Officials to look your machine over at any time to make sure it will pass tech.

Safety Wire Examples: