ATGATT (All The Gear All The Time)
* Helmet: A Proper fit is critical... aka: very tightly
* Gloves: Try going through a day without using your hands.... Reinforced gloved (Racing Style) are great for street and track riding.
* Boots: At a minimum something to cover your ankle.... and leather is your friend.
* Jacket: Mess is better than nothing, textile is better than mess, leather is supior to textile.... padded / reinforced gear is best.
* Pants: Jeans are better than nothing, dragging jeans are better than street jeans, then textile, then leather.... padded / reinforced racing gear is best.
** A 1 peice suit is safer than a 2 peice suit **

If you can not afford gear, you can not afford to ride.
If it is too hot to wear gear, it is too hot to ride.

Do not ride until you are legal (Endorsement).

If you ride, you crash.... no exceptions.
Dress for the Crash, Not for the Ride.

Insurance does not seem so expensive when you are laid-up in the hospital with a totalled bike and tens-of-thousands (if not more) of dollars in accident related expenses.

Ride within your limits.
Keep your ego in check.
Have fun.... but Safety is Paramount!
Do not try to keep up with the seasoned track veterans... it will be painful.
Do not try to keep up with the seasoned stunters... it will be expensive.

Wear Gear.
Have an Endorsement.
Have Insurance.
Ride within YOUR limits.