Novice group bike prep is simple. So long as the bike's not leaking anything, plastics are all intact, brakes/tires/chain/sprockets are all in good shape, tape all the turn/head/tail lamps, pull the mirrors ( preferrably, but taping the glass will suffice ) remove the license plate ( preferrably, but taping the bolts will suffice ) and duct tape your wheel weights. That's pretty much it, aside from your riding gear -- novice class is lenient. Hop on their website and check out the requirements. http://www.midohio.com/School/Courses/Motorcycles/Performance-Track-Riding'>http://www.midohio.com/School/Courses/Motorcycles/Performance-Track-Riding