TECH REQUIREMENTS

 

RIDING GEAR:

·        Full race leathers are strongly recommended. Leather jacket, leather gloves, leather boots that cover the ankle, and a full face helmet are required.

·        Helmet MUST BE SNELL 2000 or newer.

 

INSURANCE:

·        The Texas Mini GP Series does NOT provide medical insurance. Each rider must have their own personal medical insurance policy.

 

TECHNICAL INSPECTION - MACHINE REQUIREMENTS:

All race bikes must pass tech inspection. The tech inspector may at any time revoke approval of the bike if it no longer meets requirements. The tech inspector may at his discretion allow a "temporary fix" for a non safety related problem for a particular race weekend.

1. Axle nuts, oil filler and drain, brake caliper mounting bolts, and torque arms, must be either safety wired or cotter pinned. "R" type clips may be used in certain applications, but must be wired closed.

2. Oil and gas lines must be made secure.

3. Water cooled machines must use only water as a coolant. No antifreeze or antifreeze substitutes.

4. The bike must have an operating kill switch.

5. The throttle must be self closing.

6. Front and rear brakes must be in good working condition.

7. Any glass or plastic must be taped.

8. Tires must be in good condition, and must be street / slick type (no knobbies).

9. Removable exhaust baffles must be safety wired.

10. If a speedometer or tachometer are used, the cable must be safety wired at both ends.

11. All bikes must have catch bottles on any outlet that Water, Oil or Gas can leak from.

12. Where stock airbox / intake is required, air filter must be same general shape as OEM factory air filter.

13. Footpeg hinges must be secured with tape (click).

 

 

EQUIPMENT REMOVAL:

MUST BE REMOVED

MAY BE REMOVED

 

Battery

Horn

Mirrors

Reflectors

Turn signals

Helmet lock

Tail light assembly and bracket

Chain guard

Side stand

Battery box

Tool kit

Grab rail

 

Speedometer and cable

 

Headlight lens and bracket.

 

Rear brake light switch

Kickstart lever

 

Kick start internal mechanism

 

NUMBERS:

·        Use your assigned number whenever possible. If you are riding a loaner bike, be sure to let registration know in advance.

·        Numbers must be high contrast, clearly legible at a distance, and located on the front cowling, and either side of the tail cowling.