Question about race bike after a race

[Scotty Ryan]

I have always been taught that the more time you spend cleaning your bike - the better. It gives you more opportunity to find the things that need attention. I look at it this way - going out on the track without prepping your bike is like going skydiving without checking to make sure the chute is in working condition.

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I have always been taught that the more time you spend cleaning your bike - the better. It gives you more opportunity to find the things that need attention. I look at it this way - going out on the track without prepping your bike is like going skydiving without checking to make sure the chute is in working condition.

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A clean bike is a happy bike!

I have found loose or cracked items cleaning

[Spooner]

I totally agree.  I try to have my bike spotless going to each round.  I always thought I was pretty thorough before I missed the fact that the locknut was gone on my front brake lever-now I am WAY more thorough! 

Like mentioned-you will find all sorts of stuff that is not right.  I always pull all the bodywork and put a wrench on all the bolts-loctite is your friend!

NTM the tech guys like a clean bike too..makes it much easier to see everything.  Plus a grungy bike can hide leaks!

[Rich]

NTM the tech guys like a clean bike too..makes it much easier to see everything.  Plus a grungy bike can hide leaks!

F the tech guys. If you are in the GP region get as much mud on it as possible prior to going through tech.