bike prep for trackday...questions?

[MissTwisties]

So I read I should remove my mirrors and tape all the lights. What type of tape do you use to cover the headlights and tail lights? Thanks!

[bentbryan]

just regular duct tape is fine. goo-gone should remove any residue after you peel it off for the street again.

[Stoneman]

Also, pull the fuses or bulbs from the lights you'll be covering up. It'll make getting the tape & goo off MUCh easier!

[MissTwisties]

Originally posted by Stoneman
Also, pull the fuses or bulbs from the lights you'll be covering up. It'll make getting the tape & goo off MUCh easier!

and why is that? Is it that the heat from the lights will make the glue to stick even more to the plastics? The bulbs are a pain in the a$$ to put on or remove...

[SprintPoser]

I use wide electrical tape instead of duct tape. Duct tape uses a really messy goey adhesive, electrical tape comes off clean.

[Tarmac]

Originally posted by MissTwisties
and why is that? Is it that the heat from the lights will make the glue to stick even more to the plastics? The bulbs are a pain in the a$$ to put on or remove...

Yep, the heat from your headlight can cook the tape on and be a real pain in ass to remove.

If you know where the fuses or connectors are it's easier than opening lights and removing bulbs; just a simple disconnection of two wires before inspection, then reconnect when day is over.