6 Must Haves You Should Bring To The Track

Packing a selection of essentials each and every time you load up your bike and head out to the track or trail is a must to ensure your day isn’t cut short by something that can be easily fixed or replaced. Here are six must-have essentials to take to the track to ensure your day of riding continues on!

1. Tools:

First things first, a toolbox or bumbag with tools is essential. The Ballard's ToolBag has been designed specifically for trackside maintenance and is easy to transport. The bare basics to bring along with you would be a range of size appropriate (to your bike) T-bars, a selection of spanners, pliers, screwdrivers, rubber mallet/hammer, socket set, plus a set of allen keys. These are the basics that will get out of trouble on most occasions.

2. Fuel:

Ever leave the fuel drum at home because you think a full tank will last? Only to get there during prime time and burn through it all before you know it because you are having a blast. Save yourself having to borrow fuel from your mates, or worse, having to head home. It must sound silly but don't forget to bring the fuel can with enough fuel to keep you ripping.

3. Levers

A broken clutch or brake lever is a common way to cut your day of riding short. We always recommend storing one of each in your toolbox so when the unexpected happens you are prepared. With a huge range of levers available, it’s an affordable way to ensure you can continue putting in those motos.

4. Tubes:

You just never know when a flat tyre is about to strike, and it’s a sure-fire way of packing up the bike and heading home early. Save yourself the heartache and pack a spare front and rear tube. Don't forget you'll need a set of tyre levers and the correct tools to remove the wheels, and of course, a hand pump to get your pressures set.

5. Spark plug

Regardless if you ride a modern four-stroke or you are still ripping around on a two-stroke, packing a spare spark plug suitable for your dirt bike is always ideal. In a lot of cases, a faulty spark plug can be the difference between your dirt bike firing up or not, especially on a two-stroke, so to have a spare on hand is convenient and could save the day.

6. Notable extras

A few notable extras include a stand to put your bike on, a bolt kit suited to your bike, a packet of cable ties and a roll of duct tape - these can really save the day when you need to make a quick or temporary fix.