Motorcycle Trackday Tool Kit Essentials

With trackday season in full swing we are getting lots of questions about the type of tools we always bring to the track, so here you go. This is a list that includes items we have in our toolboxes at all times. Whether you are riding a sportbike, dirt bike, flat-tracker or supermoto, you will need these tools at the very least.

Obviously, suspension, gearing and all that other stuff is vitally important but this is the aspect that makes it all work together. For that reason, a good tire gauge is vital. Look inside our tool box and you will find a liquid-filled Motion Pro gauge.

In many cases you will have access to a tire vendor's air supply but it is much more convenient to have control over it yourself. For that reason we suggest an affordable air compressor of some type. You can use a contractor-grade compressor with tanks or one of the portable stations with power plugs, jumper cables, and in some cases even a USB port. Portable air tanks are a great option too, but once the air is used up…it's gone.

Every bike is different and we ride lots of them, so we like to have these long ones, just to be on the safe side.

Having a couple of options for the elusive 8mm and 10mm is always good, but you'll also need 11mm through 15mm wrenches and sockets at some point as well. Front axles often require specialized tools so make sure you have a hex axle tool if you plan to swap a front wheel. The rear axle nut is usually pretty big too, so unless you have a crescent wrench, make sure you have the correct size socket with you.

It's always a good idea to carry a large crescent wrench in your kit because they serve as everything from a breaker bar, hammer, or even a personal protection device if you happen to be riding on a track in the shady side of town.

Parts get hot and inevitably dirty so these guys will keep your hands clean and safe when you swapping tires between sessions. We also keep a few latex gloves in a baggie so we can clean or swap out air filters at the MX track without getting goop all over the place. If you've ever done this without rubber gloves, you know what we're talking about.

Motion Pro has been building some of the best in the industry so we feel comfortable guiding you this way. If you have any hope of getting set up just right, you have to begin by setting sag.

Having the ability to adjust preload is essential to getting your bike-sag setup perfect. This goes hand in hand with the sag tool. Many bikes come with a spanner in the OEM tool kit, but they are often made to be small and compact so they are not always as easy to get leverage with. A good spanner is worth it.

This vital piece of equipment will ensure that you aren't stripping bolts or squeezing fork tubes when you're making your trackside adjustments and repairs. Did you know that most triple clamps only need to be torqued to roughly 15–16 pound-feet? Otherwise it can bind up your fork internals and make setup more difficult. Just saying…

I’m sure there’s a specialized tool or some critical one that might have slipped through the cracks while we were putting this together, so feel free to add your two cents in the comment section below. We’re always looking for good reader feedback so here’s your chance.