[Fitz]

The first of many long winded questions I'm sure. I was hoping to tap into some of the knowledge of the board to understand what is recommended for spare parts at a race weekend as well as pit equipment etc. I come from a car racing backround so I'm used to planning out a spares list and such, but frankly don't have a clue what will be needed for a motorcycle. Did some searching and after reading a bit, here's what I've come up with. Current equipment first:

The bike:
2000 SV650; TL1000R fork conversion, Penske double adjustable rear shock, woodcraft clipons, woodcraft rearsets, woodcraft sliders, M4 exhaust, sharkskinz body.

Tow Rig:
E350 Ambulance. AC/DC power. Room for two bikes in the back. Decently set up from towing around the race car. Converting over the interior to hold bikes, etc..

Current Pit Equipment:
Comfy chair. Woodcraft front triple tree stand. Powerstand rear stand. Full compliment of non-bike specific tools.5 VP containers. BMX bike. Cooler/Food/Water. EZ up. Extension Cord. Scanner/Radio. First Aid Kit.

Required bike modifications that need to occur before I see the track:
- Engine Case Covers
- Aftermarket front brake line
- Tachometer or shift light solution

Recommended Spares:
TL front wheel w/ rotors
SV Rear wheel w/ rotor
SV brake lever
SV clutch lever
Woodcraft clipons
Rearsets - used OEM or woodcraft components
TL front rotors
SV rear rotor
OEM front brake line (use current)
F & R Brake Pads
Grips
SV front master cylinder
TL front calipers
oil filters
oil
Chain?
Rain rubber?
Dry rubber?

Any feedback on these lists would be great. Too much? Too little? Missing components?

Additional questions:
- Will the vendor at the track mount used rubber on rims or do they only M&B rubber if you purchase it from them?

- What brake pads do you folks recommend for Loudon? I'd like something that's relatively easy to modulate but probably a higher temp range than OEM. EBC HH Sintered

- At some point I'll conquer the whole "what class am I in" question but frankly that won't be until '09 so I have time. PRetty sure the TL equipment changes things. No SS. LWSB, TB eligible.

- Are two sets of rims enough? One for rain rubber and one for dry rubber? Is it worth it to have a third set of rims for another set of dry rubber? I'm unsure of tire wear in a typical weekend of track time at this point. Two sets should be plenty.

Anything else I'm missing?

Thanks in advance!
Fitz

[eboos]

A sandwich. This is the most important piece of equipment that you could bring. I nice big salami sandwich. You will need a storage container to transport this sandwich in. You may need a spare sandwich as well because this is a consumable item. Make sure that you use the sandwich during your race weekend because they go bad quickly.

[eboos]

1 set of spare wheels is enough, you shouldn't be going through drys that fast that you need a second set mounted.

EBC HH sintered pads is what I use.

The TL front end will just mean that you can not ride in the Supersport classes. Thunderbike and Superbike are still fine. You should be able to ride in a GP class too.

Beyond that, come to the track next weekend and get an infield pass and talk to people. I am #205, and I will be there on sunday. I will show you all the crap that I bring with me and you can evaluate for yourself what is needed and what is not. I am pitted on the grass, I have a white canopy and a green Toyota Tundra.

[Doc]

Water and an EZ-UP.
Extension cord
Radio and or scanner.
Pit bike
Credit card

That should cover it.



I think you will have to run in LWSB.

[zx1012r]

And you can pretty safely run without a tach. Once you learn the shift points and where the rev limiter is you will be able to shift by sound and feel.

Even though they have an ambulance and infield care center, it is always a good idea to carry a first aid kit for when you puncture yourself with safety wire multiple times changing tires in a hurry when it "looks" like rain. I always manage to stab myself right in a vein so it bleeds for a while!

[Doc]

I have aboout 4 first aid kits left for anyone that wants one.

Army issue. come and get em!!!

[Fitz]

All great advice. I'll update my original post in a minute.

Doc, any chance I could snag one of those kits at the next Loudon weekend if you're going to be there?

Thanks,
Fitz

[Kitt]

Originally Posted by Doc

I have aboout 4 first aid kits left for anyone that wants one.

Army issue. come and get em!!!

doc! save me one please.

[Fitz]

Thanks for all the great advice. Keep it coming.

Originally Posted by eboos

Beyond that, come to the track next weekend and get an infield pass and talk to people. I am #205, and I will be there on sunday. I will show you all the crap that I bring with me and you can evaluate for yourself what is needed and what is not. I am pitted on the grass, I have a white canopy and a green Toyota Tundra.

I missed the first weekend but managed to make it to at least one day on the other weekends. That's actually how I ended up buying the SV. I've been hanging out with the Tansey brothers for the most part since I don't have too many faces to attach to screen names just yet. I'll make it a point to find your Tundra though, thanks.

Fitz

[Jaynnus]

Don't forget the adult beverages!!

.....and cash, lot of it.

[eboos]

.....and cash, lot of it.

Ain't that the truth. No matter how much I do bring, it always seems like I need more.

[SVRACER01]

if you want the case covers then by all means get them but honestly you wont need them. especially if you have frame sliders.

spare:
wheels
rearsets
clipons
levers
master cyl
misc bolts (ones used most)
spare bodywork fasteners
duct/racer tape
sunblock
ALWAYS have rain gear (boots,jacket,pants)-loudon has its own weather system
fan (preferably one that aims up to dry your helmet) i got mine at home depot
tools (ones that you KNOW you will need to change wheels,brakes,etc)

dont need a tach. you can use mine...i dont

[slutty dave]

Fitz from Nasioc?

5 gas jugs is WAY too many!

[RyanNicholson]

the more common spare parts you can get at the track....having spares already isn't a horrible idea but it isn't totally necessary either. For starters, think more about being comfortable at the track than bringing everything you need to rebuild the bike. Ask anyone here, duct tape and zipties will get you a long way.

Basic tools, gas, chairs, food/drinks, ezup, maybe a table of some kind, radio, those types of things will make your time up there much more enjoyable. To this day I still dont have most of the spares you've listed, including rims. As you spend mroe and more time at the track, and get faster and faster, you'll catch on quick as to what specific tools/parts you should bring. And if you dont have it, chances are someone has one you can borrow as well.

Tire warmers might be a good idea though, if nobody has mentioned them yet.

[Pittenger5]

Rule #1: find someone experienced (preferably with yellow plates or better yet, white plate/black numbers) that has the same bike as you and make friends with them. They WILL have that random tool specific only to your bike you will need that no one else has.

[RyanNicholson]

Originally Posted by Pittenger5

Rule #1: find someone experienced (preferably with yellow plates or better yet, white plate/black numbers) that has the same bike as you and make friends with them. They WILL have that random tool specific only to your bike you will need that no one else has.

unless its me. cuz i'm still on the buddy system with certain tools and stuff....getting better though

[Pittenger5]

Rule #1 (ammended): find someone experienced (preferably with yellow plates or better yet, white plate/black numbers) that has the same bike as you and make friends with them. They WILL have that random tool specific only to your bike you will need that no one else has.
Unless its Ryan Nicholson. He just got too fast too quick.

[RyanNicholson]

nah i'm just lacking the funds for spare parts and tools i wont need very often

[Kurlon]

Rule #2: If the specialty tool doesn't exist, Hobbs can likely fab one that will work out of bubble gum, safety wire, and one of his kids.

[legalspeed]

Get to the track early if you are not camping there.

[Rick Lee]

I know cash was mentioned but i don't think you really appreciate how much cash you will need. DON"T FORGET TO FILL OUT AS MANY CREDIT CARD APPLICATIONS AS YOU CAN!!!! BRING EVERY CENT YOU HAVE THEN GO ROB A BANK!

[eboos]

Get to the track early if you are not camping there.

I really wish that they would open up regestration before 7:30. I would like to see them open it up at 6:30 so that would give people time to get in, get the pit set up, go through tech and actually make it to first practice. I am in group 3, and I never make it to first practice. I work every saturday, so I can't show up a day earlier.

[SVRACER01]

i show up Thurs. and drop all my shit off.

[SVRACER01]

Originally Posted by RyanNicholson

unless its me. cuz i'm still on the buddy system with certain tools and stuff....getting better though

i used to make list when i worked in a shop. if i had to borrow something , i wrote it down and when i had time and $$ i would bring that list to sears and stock up.
most shops, if you borrow a tool more than twice, they wont let you borrow it again. better buy yourself one.

[Mongoose441]

If your forks are from a tlr you master cylinder should be from a TLr as well