Results 1 to 17 of 17

tires and mounting at 4/29 NHMS event?

  1. #1
    no can kneedown feralchimp's Avatar
    Join Date
    Feb 2011
    Location
    Somerville MA
    Age
    46
    Posts
    917

    Question tires and mounting at 4/29 NHMS event?

    My SV needs a couple things before it goes on the track, and tires are on the list. I'm probably renting one of your 300's on 4/29, but I was thinking of trailering up the SV if there are going to be tires available.

    0 Not allowed! Not allowed!
    -Jared
    ZX-4RR, Hyperstrada 821, ZX-6R (FS!), 701 E/SM (FS!)

  2. #2
    Bizarro Zoolander Petorius's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jul 2011
    Location
    Windham NH
    Posts
    2,026

    Re: tires and mounting at 4/29 NHMS event?

    Or just bring the wheels

    0 Not allowed! Not allowed!

  3. #3
    Have you seen my baseball GingahNinjah's Avatar
    Join Date
    May 2010
    Location
    Somersworth, NH
    Age
    40
    Posts
    2,419

    Re: tires and mounting at 4/29 NHMS event?

    MTAG/Pirelli will be available in the south garages on the 29th if you order tires on their site they will def have them there for you and can mount and balance them on site. Welcome to Motorcycle Tires Gear

    0 Not allowed! Not allowed!
    https://www.facebook.com/LRRSBT1R #54 EX 2007 SV650 "Work hard. Play harder. Die broke and happy!" Boston Tier 1 Racing Pirelli Tires Woodcraft-CFM Armorbodies Penguin Racing School Vortex Shorai Batteries DP Brakes Riders Discount SIDI Leatt

  4. #4
    Senior Member Viper897's Avatar
    Join Date
    Apr 2014
    Location
    Seacoast Maine
    Posts
    353

    Re: tires and mounting at 4/29 NHMS event?

    Paging Eric Wood

    I can't speak for sure, but the penguin events I have done in the past, Steve from Dunlop Race Tire Services is usually there. Set up in the far end of the north garages (big Dunlop signs).

    0 Not allowed! Not allowed!

  5. #5
    no can kneedown feralchimp's Avatar
    Join Date
    Feb 2011
    Location
    Somerville MA
    Age
    46
    Posts
    917

    Re: tires and mounting at 4/29 NHMS event?

    Thanks for the replies. I talked to Cathy on the phone and she said their sweet tire deal (I think it was on Dunlop Q3's when I was at the track last?) will be in effect, and will include mounting. So I'll probably bring at least the wheels with me, and maybe the rest of the bike.

    0 Not allowed! Not allowed!
    -Jared
    ZX-4RR, Hyperstrada 821, ZX-6R (FS!), 701 E/SM (FS!)

  6. #6
    You dont know slow... PainfullySlow's Avatar
    Join Date
    Mar 2009
    Location
    Rocky Hill, CT
    Age
    54
    Posts
    917

    Re: tires and mounting at 4/29 NHMS event?

    Quote Originally Posted by feralchimp View Post
    Thanks for the replies. I talked to Cathy on the phone and she said their sweet tire deal (I think it was on Dunlop Q3's when I was at the track last?) will be in effect, and will include mounting. So I'll probably bring at least the wheels with me, and maybe the rest of the bike.
    Correct on all accounts. Dunlop should be there and there is a Penguin deal for their tires. Pirelli will also be there. I do not believe that Miles from Street and Comp will be there personally. I know that there will be someone from S&C representing but unsure if the tire machine and B-Stones (if that is your thing) will be there.

    I honestly cannot say if there is a Michelin dealer on site...I know some people are running them so I have to assume so but they have never been my thing so I haven't looked into it.

    0 Not allowed! Not allowed!

  7. #7
    What's updog? curiouser's Avatar
    Join Date
    Mar 2010
    Location
    Manchester, NH
    Posts
    373

    Re: tires and mounting at 4/29 NHMS event?

    Newbie questions:

    Can I just bring the bike (also an SV) up to NHMS even if I'm not riding in that particular trackday? Also, I have a 2-year old Michelin Pilot Power on the rear, but I'd like to replace the older front tire.. there shouldn't be a problem mounting something similar, even if a different brand or slightly different compound, right?

    0 Not allowed! Not allowed!
    2004 SV650S

  8. #8
    Lifer Kurlon's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jun 2007
    Location
    Waterboro ME
    Age
    46
    Posts
    13,520

    Re: tires and mounting at 4/29 NHMS event?

    Quote Originally Posted by PainfullySlow View Post
    I honestly cannot say if there is a Michelin dealer on site...I know some people are running them so I have to assume so but they have never been my thing so I haven't looked into it.
    Sto should be there for Michelin, beside the tech garage.

    No Miles for round 1? Weird.

    0 Not allowed! Not allowed!

  9. #9
    Lifer isaac_'s Avatar
    Join Date
    Jul 2014
    Location
    Central CT
    Posts
    1,134

    Re: tires and mounting at 4/29 NHMS event?

    Quote Originally Posted by curiouser View Post
    Newbie questions:

    Can I just bring the bike (also an SV) up to NHMS even if I'm not riding in that particular trackday? Also, I have a 2-year old Michelin Pilot Power on the rear, but I'd like to replace the older front tire.. there shouldn't be a problem mounting something similar, even if a different brand or slightly different compound, right?
    Nothing stopping you from bringing a bike if you're not riding (I think). If you're talking specifically for purposes of changing tires, you'd have to take the wheel off the bike.

    0 Not allowed! Not allowed!
    Isaac LRRS/CCS #871 ECK Racing | Spears Enterprises | GMD Computrack Boston | Pine Motorparts/PBE Specialists | Woodcraft | Street & Competition | MTag-Pirelli | OnTrack Media
    Bike: SV650, Bride of Frankenstein

  10. #10
    Lifer Kurlon's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jun 2007
    Location
    Waterboro ME
    Age
    46
    Posts
    13,520

    Re: tires and mounting at 4/29 NHMS event?

    You'll need to stop at the gate, sign the waiver and likely pay the normal gate fee, FYI.

    0 Not allowed! Not allowed!

  11. #11
    Senior Member Viper897's Avatar
    Join Date
    Apr 2014
    Location
    Seacoast Maine
    Posts
    353

    Re: tires and mounting at 4/29 NHMS event?

    Quote Originally Posted by Kurlon View Post
    Sto should be there for Michelin, beside the tech garage.

    No Miles for round 1? Weird.
    Moto America at NJMP is the same weekend. I would imagine he will be supporting those guys.

    1 Not allowed! Not allowed!

  12. #12
    Is this thing on? Mr. Kurtz's Avatar
    Join Date
    Oct 2006
    Location
    Hiram, ME
    Posts
    2,609

    Re: tires and mounting at 4/29 NHMS event?

    Quote Originally Posted by curiouser View Post
    Newbie questions:

    Can I just bring the bike (also an SV) up to NHMS even if I'm not riding in that particular trackday? Also, I have a 2-year old Michelin Pilot Power on the rear, but I'd like to replace the older front tire.. there shouldn't be a problem mounting something similar, even if a different brand or slightly different compound, right?
    I've had tire customers come on Thursday/Friday, explain at the gate that they were coming in only to see a vendor, and not be charged any sort of fees. These have always been people driving in with their loose wheels, I'm not sure if the same would apply to someone riding in. If riding in, you'll certainly need to make arrangements to remove your wheels(which means tools, stands), as I don't believe any of the tire vendors specifically offer on the bike service at the track(perhaps your vendor of choice can loan you tools and stands, I know I've done done this before). I have known Peter Kates(GMD) to remove people's wheels for a fair fee, but with this being the first race weekend I'd expect him to be busy, and wouldn't count on it without talking to him first.

    As for tire selection, ideally, you want a front and rear that "match," at least in profile. That's good practice. If you call or PM the Michelin rep in advance, I'm sure they could guide you to something suitable to match your PP.

    1 Not allowed! Not allowed!

  13. #13
    Lifer jasnmar's Avatar
    Join Date
    Mar 2012
    Location
    Chichester, NH
    Posts
    4,409

    Re: tires and mounting at 4/29 NHMS event?

    Quote Originally Posted by Mr. Kurtz View Post
    I've had tire customers come on Thursday/Friday, explain at the gate that they were coming in only to see a vendor, and not be charged any sort of fees. These have always been people driving in with their loose wheels, I'm not sure if the same would apply to someone riding in.
    There always seems to be confusion on this... If going in on Thursday or Friday be very clear with the people working at the gate that you are not staying for racing. You are not spending the night. You are going in to conduct business with one of their vendors. There shouldn't be a "bracelet" for this. There shouldn't be a charge for this. You do still have to sign the infield waver.

    I agree most people probably drive in, but I've ridden in, multiple times, so yes it is possible (but I ride a bike that clearly won't be used for racing).

    1 Not allowed! Not allowed!

  14. #14
    Lifer
    Join Date
    Jun 2011
    Posts
    16,509

    Re: tires and mounting at 4/29 NHMS event?

    +1 I've never been charged to get in on Friday.

    0 Not allowed! Not allowed!

  15. #15
    Get Weird! maxim_X's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jul 2010
    Location
    Fairhaven, Ma
    Age
    37
    Posts
    3,026

    Re: tires and mounting at 4/29 NHMS event?

    I always wondered about that. At the gate is says the restaurant is open to the public, granted it's usually good food for racetrack fair, but I couldn't see anyone paying to get in just to go to the restaurant.

    0 Not allowed! Not allowed!
    LRRS EX 151 AMSOIL

    JCBernier -- You-tube

  16. #16
    Lifer jasnmar's Avatar
    Join Date
    Mar 2012
    Location
    Chichester, NH
    Posts
    4,409

    Re: tires and mounting at 4/29 NHMS event?

    You can even come in during the evenings during the weekend for free (I *assume* you could come in before it starts as well, but haven't tried). As long as racing is done there isn't a charge for "being there" (camping excepted).

    0 Not allowed! Not allowed!

  17. #17
    Lifer Karaya One's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jul 2001
    Location
    Springfield, Mass
    Age
    57
    Posts
    3,091

    Re: tires and mounting at 4/29 NHMS event?

    Michelin will be there Thursday. EVO Challenge tire promo is running.

    0 Not allowed! Not allowed!
    Putting his hands in the air, like he just doesn't care.
    Check out my eBay store!
    Dave - Motorace - Michelin

Similar Threads

  1. Last NHMS Event of the Season October 4th!
    By Woodcraft in forum Penguin School
    Replies: 0
    Last Post: 09-24-19, 08:00 AM
  2. NHMS 2 Day Discount Deadline + NJMP 2 day Event
    By Woodcraft in forum Penguin School
    Replies: 0
    Last Post: 06-09-15, 07:25 AM
  3. RRW - ASRA event at NHMS
    By Jim in forum Pit Area
    Replies: 1
    Last Post: 08-20-14, 03:20 PM
  4. Rallycross event at NHMS
    By jcbell1007 in forum Rides & Events
    Replies: 15
    Last Post: 07-15-12, 11:16 AM

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •