No, the instructional group doesn't have to. Here's a list from there site of bike prep in case you're wondering what else you might or might not have to do. REMOVE THE ANTI-FREEZE, water or water with Red-Line Water Wetter are the only fluids allowed in your cooling system (Only the Instructional Group is Exempt) Remove or tape your mirrors and turn signals Tape your headlight lens if it is made of glass Tape your brake lights Tape your speedometer (Instructional Group Only) New-er "track day" or High Performance Street compound tires are recommended with no pronounced flat spots or irregular wear. Anything that can be an entanglement or impalement hazard should be removed (non folding rear passenger pegs, stunt cages/bars, spike bar ends) (Possible recommendations, but are not required include: Race bodywork and if possible remove or secure your kickstand and license plate and/or bracket and rear passenger pegs and/or brackets, and safety wire your oil drain plug and cap and filter, radiator cap and drain plug) (Blue masking or Painters tape is recommended; Duct tape is commonly used, but is sometimes difficult to remove)