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Sounds like you already have tank grip pads and grippier footpegs, those would have been my next 2 recommendations in terms of importance for the track. As far as other things to aid your riding for the track: Personally, I don't like the stock "slick" grips, I prefer a "gripper" grip for the track, it makes it easier to maintain a light touch on the bars and aids your steering precision. ProGrip 717's are my favorite. If your local shop doesn't have them, we have them on our web site here:
http://www.motospecialties.com/store.asp?store=ducatiomaha&level=type2&type=Superbike&type1=1199 Panigale&type2=Grips
I'd also recommend a tank pad for the back or your tank if you don't already have one, otherwise the moving around on the bike will eventually scuff up the paint on the back of the tank. That's really about it as far as things I'd do for personal riding setup. Then everthing else is just making sure you have the bike protected with sliders in case you take a little pavement surf. Front axle sliders, bar end sliders, engine case sliders, swingwarm sliders are the most common, and there's even a set of "frame" sliders for the Panigale now.
Thanks for that!. I'll probably change the grip soon.
I have the front axle sliders, GB Racing engine covers, and rear axle sliders, however, not planning on using the rear since it prevents me from using my rear stand. I may change the rear sliders out for some I saw from Sato that allows the use of a rear single sided swingarm stand. As for the tank pad, I have had a couple from DP but both started to separate from the adhesive and it was a nightmare trying to remove, so since I have not used one.