Track Day Essentials - Road Gear
A smooth session at the track isn’t just about riding skill - preparation plays a massive role in how your day unfolds.
We’ve pulled together a list of track-day essentials to help you stay safe, protect your bike, and focus on riding at your best.
1. Tyres: Your First and Last Check
Tyre pressure is the single biggest factor in how your bike feels on track. Get it wrong and you’ll face inconsistent grip, accelerated wear, or a setup that feels completely off. Whether you’re running warmers or not, bring your own gauge and check pressures every session.
Products we recommend:
Time for new track tyres? Check out our best-selling tyres fromPirelli, or give us a call in store if you’d like to talk about ordering some full track slicks.
Quick tip: Always check pressures cold and hot. Cold pressures might be your baseline, but hot pressures are what you actually ride on and where a lot of performance hides.
2. Transport: Tie It Down Right
Plenty of people do everything right on the track and still wind up with damage from the trip there. A proper tie-down setup isn’t negotiable. Use reliable straps and anchor the bike in a way that takes the load through the suspension – not your plastics.
Products we recommend:
Quick tip: Keep a spare strap just in case. A broken tie-down with no backup can ruin your weekend before it starts.
3. Paddock Stands: Make Life Easier
Stands are one of those things you don’t fully appreciate until you’ve had a day without them. Whether it’s chain adjustments, warmers, tyre swaps or just keeping the bike upright in a busy pit lane – a decent paddock stand makes the whole day run smoother.
Products we recommend:
Quick tip:Test your stands before track day. Different swingarms and fork setups need the right adapters.
4. Keep It clean
You don’t need a detailing kit, but a quick clean between sessions helps you spot oil leaks, loose bolts, or cracks before they become a safety issue. Plus, looking after your gear means it lasts longer.
Products we recommend:
Quick tip: Clean before you do your bolt check. Dirt and chain lube splatter can hide problems you need to see.
5. Suit Up: Body Armour
Road-course track days aren’t the place for casual riding gear. Invest in proper armour that’s designed for high-speed impact. Comfort and ventilation matter too — a long day in the leathers is tough enough without poor-fitting protection.
Products we recommend:
Quick tip:Double-check your helmet and armour meet the organiser’s requirements. Track days often have stricter rules than road riding.
6. Tools and Spares: Be Self-Sufficient
Even if your bike is dialled, things go wrong. You don’t need a full toolbox, but you do need the basics: tyre gauge, chain lube, levers, cable ties, rags and a couple of tools that fit your common fasteners. Don’t miss half your sessions because you forgot that one 10mm spanner!
Products we recommend:
Quick tip: Put your spares in one crate, not scattered across bags. When something breaks, you want it in-hand fast.
Final Advice
A successful track day starts in the garage the night before. The riders who get the most out of their sessions are the ones who’ve prepared properly. Frommotorcycle stands totyre gauges,maintenance supplies, and track-readybody armour, it’s the small details that keep your attention on riding, not fixing problems.
Whether it’s your first track day or your fiftieth, don’t leave preparation to chance. Pack smart, gear up, and give yourself the best shot at riding your best.