| You don't have to do much really. They prefere that you tape over anything glass, so gaffer tape over headlights, mirrors etc. You would be advised to remove some bits, if only to reduce cost of any potential repairs. I had a spill on my ST2 when a car got in my way and things that got bent were footpeg hangers (they cost £50 each new), edge of the exhaust (£365 per std can), 3 fairing panels down one side (average cost £250 each). That is why I have a load of bits left over from the rebulid, I bought part of a bike that was being broken but never used the fairing.
On my 749S I spend an hour the night before changing the fairing for cheap race plastic, remove taillight/plate assy, remove rear footpeg hangers, change bip seat unit for cheap race plastic. The mirrors/indicators don't go back on, insted usign tie-wraps to hold the fairing on to the brackets. Pair of R&G crash protectors go on the sides, as I have holes drilled for those in the race fairing. That is in an attempt to save the clutch if I go down. The race fairing covers the heaglight unit, otherwise I'd tape them up. I decided to go for tyre warmers, and I am glad I did. On the 3 occassions I have been on track this year (Cadwell) it has been on cold, damp days. People have been coming off left right and centre, mainly due to cold tyres (probably).
Hope that helps, rather than puts you off. It's worth a little effort to save your pride and joy (IMHO), and riding your bike on track is really something else. I consider mysefl very lucky though to have Cadwell so near because it is a brilliant track. Some say not good for beginners, but I disagree (as do the No Limits guys). It has everything there so you get to experience it all from the off. Also, it's mostly corners and hills, so your ST2 would do fine.  |