Scuffed leathers on a trackday?...

chris_of_1979 · 10-Mar-2005, 13:18

I'm thinking about getting back on track for the first time in a while.

I lowsided at Donington nearly 4 years ago (will be 4 years on April 19th), and for various reasons (cash, baby, time) haven't had the chance to get back on the track since.

So, am now in a better position to get on the track again - but am just wondering about the state of my leathers.

It was a decent Dianese 1 piece "K" suit that I lowsided in, and it hasn't burst any seams but is rather scuffed in places.

How do track-day organisers take to scuffed leathers?
Would they deem them as unsafe?

Anyone got any experience of this?

Desmondo · 10-Mar-2005, 13:22

I very much doubt you'll have any porblems. My old Dainese set were somewhat scuffed and never heard a peep from anyone.

TP · 10-Mar-2005, 13:25

As long as there are no holes and the seems are intact you'll be fine.

Lily · 10-Mar-2005, 13:28

you should see the state of mine!!!

i look like road kill

but most trackdays dont even check your leathers and as long as they are in one piece and have no holes you should be fine anyway.

I would check more whether you feel confident wearing them in case you come off.

Felix · 10-Mar-2005, 13:30

As already said, you shouldn't have any problems. Trackday organisers don't normally check your bike or kit as doing would imply additional liability on them. I believe the conditions you sign state that the bike and kit has to be "roadworthy".

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10-Mar-2005, 13:22	#2
Desmondo Registered Forum User Big Twin Posts: 1,698 Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Braintree, Essex. Mood: :devil: I very much doubt you'll have any porblems. My old Dainese set were somewhat scuffed and never heard a peep from anyone. Reply

10-Mar-2005, 13:25	#3
TP Registered Forum User MotoGP God Posts: 15,644 Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Swansea Mood: 749 racebike MGP As long as there are no holes and the seems are intact you'll be fine. Reply

10-Mar-2005, 13:28	#4
Lily Registered Forum User Ducati in my Blood Posts: 4,527 Join Date: Apr 2003 Mood: stiff and tired you should see the state of mine!!! i look like road kill but most trackdays dont even check your leathers and as long as they are in one piece and have no holes you should be fine anyway. I would check more whether you feel confident wearing them in case you come off. Reply