SV650Steve
Slow
These are going to seem like really basic questions but this is my first track day and I want to have all my ducks in a row. I have a few questions leading up to the May 2nd track day at Summit Point.
1. The rider's manual reads, "Coolant drained, flushed and replaced by water (for Advanced only). No Engine Ice or Evans coolants. " Does this mean Engine Ice or Evans coolants are OK in motorcycles not in the Advanced class? I'm not sure what's in my bike but want to swap it out ahead of time if it's going to potentially be an issue since I can't confidently say what's in the bike today.
2. The manual reads, "Leather gauntlet‐type gloves that cover the wrists and leave no skin exposed." One of my gloves has a small tear, but there's a rubber pad behind the tear and it's held up fine for 2 riding seasons. Would you recommend I buy brand new gloves? I may try to stitch the tear, it's about 1cm long.
3. Similar question as the gloves, I have Alpinestars boots but they are not hard racing boots, they look like these boots. Will my boots pass tech? Even if they pass tech, should I buy new boots for just one track day? Will there be boots to rent track-side if mine don't work out?
4. The manual reads, "Seat secure". My seat has been securely held in place for years by only one bolt. I have an SV650 and the seat is supposed to be held on by two bolts; one on each side. From the time I bought the bike, the left side bolt head was broken off and I haven't been able to get the threaded portion of the bolt out of the frame, even after drilling through. Do I need to work harder at getting the broken bolt out to pass tech with two bolts holding the seat on? It doesn't move at all and has never been an issue.
Thanks!
1. The rider's manual reads, "Coolant drained, flushed and replaced by water (for Advanced only). No Engine Ice or Evans coolants. " Does this mean Engine Ice or Evans coolants are OK in motorcycles not in the Advanced class? I'm not sure what's in my bike but want to swap it out ahead of time if it's going to potentially be an issue since I can't confidently say what's in the bike today.
2. The manual reads, "Leather gauntlet‐type gloves that cover the wrists and leave no skin exposed." One of my gloves has a small tear, but there's a rubber pad behind the tear and it's held up fine for 2 riding seasons. Would you recommend I buy brand new gloves? I may try to stitch the tear, it's about 1cm long.
3. Similar question as the gloves, I have Alpinestars boots but they are not hard racing boots, they look like these boots. Will my boots pass tech? Even if they pass tech, should I buy new boots for just one track day? Will there be boots to rent track-side if mine don't work out?
4. The manual reads, "Seat secure". My seat has been securely held in place for years by only one bolt. I have an SV650 and the seat is supposed to be held on by two bolts; one on each side. From the time I bought the bike, the left side bolt head was broken off and I haven't been able to get the threaded portion of the bolt out of the frame, even after drilling through. Do I need to work harder at getting the broken bolt out to pass tech with two bolts holding the seat on? It doesn't move at all and has never been an issue.
Thanks!