Grattan 2008 Race Tire Service/Dunlop Racing!!!!!

abtech · 04-29-2008, 12:51 PM

The crew from Tennessee will be handling tire sales/service and mounting again this year. A special offer for all entrants that purchase tires at the event (or pre-order for the event) is a free Dunlop Racing T-Shirt.

For more information or to pre-order, contact Steve Brubaker at 1-800-772-8473 or visit their website at Welcome to Dunlop Racing Tires.

Jetbdude · 04-29-2008, 01:02 PM

I bought 5 sets from Steve this spring. Good guy to deal with

TornadoB8 · 04-29-2008, 01:46 PM

I bought 5 sets too and raced on the D209 N-tecs this past weekend. All I can say is; WOW!

DEPO · 04-29-2008, 01:58 PM

The 209s are awesome.......

I hear the 211s will blow them away... but I will stay with the 209s since they are quite a bit cheaper.

Jetbdude · 04-29-2008, 02:03 PM

The 209's N-Tech Tornado is referring to are now called the 211. I'm still running the regular 209's..... will give the 211 a try at Grattan just for fun

SheepOfBlue · 04-29-2008, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by TornadoB8

I bought 5 sets too and raced on the D209 N-tecs this past weekend. All I can say is; WOW!

Thought NTecs are D211.... Might have to stop and see them Friday... Still waffling between them and Bridgestones.....

Hammer · 04-29-2008, 03:57 PM

Cool

TornadoB8 · 04-29-2008, 04:08 PM

The D209 JLB (jointless band construction) are US made tires and stamped as such on the sidewall. The D209 JLB are great tires for the $. The 209/211 N-Tec are made in Great Britain and are by far the best tires I've raced on to date. Of course tire choice is very subjective, but it would take a VERY convincing reason for me to switch to anyhing other than Dunlop now.

RedRider · 04-29-2008, 04:29 PM

Props to Steve for making a return appearance this year.

SheepOfBlue · 04-29-2008, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by RedRider

Props to Steve for making a return appearance this year.

Hopefully he can bring his bike and get some seat time this year also

slickwill · 04-29-2008, 04:45 PM

Do the prices on the website include mounting and balancing if we buy trackside, or pre-order?

gt702 · 04-29-2008, 05:35 PM

YES

Hammer · 04-29-2008, 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by SheepOfBlue

Hopefully he can bring his bike and get some seat time this year also

Steve was not there last year. Tom was the tech there last year. He lives just north of me.

abtech · 04-29-2008, 08:03 PM

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Originally Posted by slickwill

Do the prices on the website include mounting and balancing if we buy trackside, or pre-order?

Both as long as you let them know you are getting them mounted at the event (if you pre-order). Don' worry, just bring the bike as is. There will be plenty of help to get them off and back on . . .

SheepOfBlue · 04-29-2008, 09:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Hammer

Steve was not there last year. Tom was the tech there last year. He lives just north of me.

I figured Steve was not coming this year himself either. But regardless of who comes I hope they get some seat time

Hammer · 04-29-2008, 09:43 PM

Just got off the phone with Tom. He will be the tech for this year again (same guy as in 2007). He is looking forward to it, he had to leave early last year but he is doing the whole event this year. He will be posting later though. But he did say if there was any special requests of compounds or sizes to let him know ahead of time and he will see what he can do to get those for us.

Jetbdude · 04-30-2008, 07:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Hammer

Just got off the phone with Tom. He will be the tech for this year again (same guy as in 2007). He is looking forward to it, he had to leave early last year but he is doing the whole event this year. He will be posting later though. But he did say if there was any special requests of compounds or sizes to let him know ahead of time and he will see what he can do to get those for us.

Cool! Tom was real nice! So was the guy the year before, forgot his name.

Hammer · 04-30-2008, 07:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Jetbdude

Cool! Tom was real nice! So was the guy the year before, forgot his name.

Little asian guy. But I cannot remember his name either.

Noodles · 04-30-2008, 09:49 PM

I talked to them earlier and they said I could either buy a pair and have them shipped or just buy them off the truck. One less thing to worry about before leaving I guess.

Except, when are they planning on arriving? Are they going to be there to mount some new rubber before we start? Not sure if my front is good for any more laps after 3 days at Grattan last year.

ND4SPD · 04-30-2008, 09:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Hammer

Little asian guy. But I cannot remember his name either.

I seem to remember it as Paul.

abtech · 05-01-2008, 07:44 AM

Steve mentioned there is a strong possibility that they may be able to arrive Sunday late afternoon and open for business for a couple of hours. Remember, we won't be able to get into the paddock until after 5:30, so this may or may not be feasible.

Noodles · 05-01-2008, 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by abtech

Steve mentioned there is a strong possibility that they may be able to arrive Sunday late afternoon and open for business for a couple of hours. Remember, we won't be able to get into the paddock until after 5:30, so this may or may not be feasible.

Would we be allowed to setup a temporary spot for the tire truck in the parking lot up front by the pool?

NorthernRR · 05-01-2008, 05:25 PM

Awesome, these guys were GREAT to deal with last year. So happy I don't have to bring the no mar and associated hardware. you can trust these guys with your rims. Just don't expect the weights to stick... hahaha That may be a one off.

SheepOfBlue · 05-01-2008, 05:43 PM

I saw Paul the next spring at Barber doing tires for the all the pros. So I am betting they ALL know real well what they are doing

abtech · 05-01-2008, 07:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Noodles

Would we be allowed to setup a temporary spot for the tire truck in the parking lot up front by the pool?

Distinct possibility . . .

ND4SPD · 05-01-2008, 11:12 PM

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Originally Posted by NorthernRR

Awesome, these guys were GREAT to deal with last year. So happy I don't have to bring the no mar and associated hardware. you can trust these guys with your rims. Just don't expect the weights to stick... hahaha That may be a one off.

Just borrow some pink duct tape from that French-Canadian redneck.

slickwill · 05-03-2008, 09:28 PM

Well now that I've sent in a deposit I have to do something with tires. The two options that I'm considering are to:

1. Just order a new set of pilot powers, have them fitted right before I head out, I've found them shipped for $256
2. Find a take off that will get me by until I get to Grattan and then have a set of D208GP-A's fitted at the track. $249 Specials on Dunlop Racing Tires

Anyone see a distinct advantage either way? I'll only be riding one day.

04-29-2008, 12:51 PM	#1
abtech Believe Join Date: 12-14-2006 Age: 58 Bike(s): 66 Puch Scrambler Posts: 3,294	Race Tire Service/Dunlop Racing!!!!! The crew from Tennessee will be handling tire sales/service and mounting again this year. A special offer for all entrants that purchase tires at the event (or pre-order for the event) is a free Dunlop Racing T-Shirt. For more information or to pre-order, contact Steve Brubaker at 1-800-772-8473 or visit their website at Welcome to Dunlop Racing Tires. __________________ Now in stereo AAA doesn't only refer to the Auto Club . . . and Seamus is awesome

04-29-2008, 01:02 PM	#2
Jetbdude Every man's dream Join Date: 12-13-2006 Age: 34 Bike(s): 07 600RR Posts: 2,484	I bought 5 sets from Steve this spring. Good guy to deal with __________________ #20

04-29-2008, 01:46 PM	#3
TornadoB8 Join Date: 12-18-2006 Location: KC Age: 44 Bike(s): 2005 600RR Posts: 918	I bought 5 sets too and raced on the D209 N-tecs this past weekend. All I can say is; WOW! __________________ CCS#27 Dunlop, Vortex, Vesrah, Silkolene

04-29-2008, 01:58 PM	#4
DEPO Godspeed, #20 Join Date: 12-18-2006 Age: 33 Bike(s): Track 954 and Uly Bagger Posts: 705	The 209s are awesome....... I hear the 211s will blow them away... but I will stay with the 209s since they are quite a bit cheaper. __________________ Welcome to the Dance!

04-29-2008, 02:03 PM	#5
Jetbdude Every man's dream Join Date: 12-13-2006 Age: 34 Bike(s): 07 600RR Posts: 2,484	The 209's N-Tech Tornado is referring to are now called the 211. I'm still running the regular 209's..... will give the 211 a try at Grattan just for fun __________________ #20

04-29-2008, 03:57 PM	#7
Hammer For Sale Join Date: 12-17-2006 Location: Indiana Age: 39 Bike(s): 05 Suzuki 600 Posts: 4,922 Images: 1	Cool __________________ SOME PEOPLE ARE LIKE SLINKIES. NOT REALLY GOOD FOR ANYTHING BUT THEY BRING A SMILE TO YOUR FACE WHEN PUSHED DOWN THE STAIRS

04-29-2008, 04:08 PM	#8
TornadoB8 Join Date: 12-18-2006 Location: KC Age: 44 Bike(s): 2005 600RR Posts: 918	The D209 JLB (jointless band construction) are US made tires and stamped as such on the sidewall. The D209 JLB are great tires for the $. The 209/211 N-Tec are made in Great Britain and are by far the best tires I've raced on to date. Of course tire choice is very subjective, but it would take a VERY convincing reason for me to switch to anyhing other than Dunlop now. __________________ CCS#27 Dunlop, Vortex, Vesrah, Silkolene

04-29-2008, 04:29 PM	#9
RedRider Join Date: 12-13-2006 Age: 49 Bike(s): 929 Posts: 2,396	Props to Steve for making a return appearance this year.

04-29-2008, 04:45 PM	#11
slickwill 67 Kg Join Date: 08-31-2007 Location: Idaho/Iowa Age: 29 Bike(s): Western Flyer Posts: 2,144	Do the prices on the website include mounting and balancing if we buy trackside, or pre-order? __________________ If it has wheels, I've crashed it, and some things that don't skis, snowmobile, card board box, giant tube, sentra, dirtbike, lawn tractor, grandmas bread tray, kayak, canoe, raft, bicycle, waterskis, tobaggan, horse, ATV, Now my CBR (women)

04-29-2008, 05:35 PM	#12
gt702 Gear Driven Cams Join Date: 12-18-2006 Bike(s): Some Hondas and a Kwacker Posts: 1,159	YES __________________ Reality is merely an illusion, albeit a very persistent one. Albert Einstein

04-29-2008, 09:43 PM	#16
Hammer For Sale Join Date: 12-17-2006 Location: Indiana Age: 39 Bike(s): 05 Suzuki 600 Posts: 4,922 Images: 1	Just got off the phone with Tom. He will be the tech for this year again (same guy as in 2007). He is looking forward to it, he had to leave early last year but he is doing the whole event this year. He will be posting later though. But he did say if there was any special requests of compounds or sizes to let him know ahead of time and he will see what he can do to get those for us. __________________ SOME PEOPLE ARE LIKE SLINKIES. NOT REALLY GOOD FOR ANYTHING BUT THEY BRING A SMILE TO YOUR FACE WHEN PUSHED DOWN THE STAIRS

04-30-2008, 09:49 PM	#19
Noodles Join Date: 12-30-2006 Bike(s): '01 929 Posts: 31	I talked to them earlier and they said I could either buy a pair and have them shipped or just buy them off the truck. One less thing to worry about before leaving I guess. Except, when are they planning on arriving? Are they going to be there to mount some new rubber before we start? Not sure if my front is good for any more laps after 3 days at Grattan last year.

05-01-2008, 07:44 AM	#21
abtech Believe Join Date: 12-14-2006 Age: 58 Bike(s): 66 Puch Scrambler Posts: 3,294	Steve mentioned there is a strong possibility that they may be able to arrive Sunday late afternoon and open for business for a couple of hours. Remember, we won't be able to get into the paddock until after 5:30, so this may or may not be feasible. __________________ Now in stereo AAA doesn't only refer to the Auto Club . . . and Seamus is awesome

05-01-2008, 05:25 PM	#23
NorthernRR Join Date: 12-18-2006 Age: 28 Bike(s): 1KRR, VFR, CRF450R, EX500 Posts: 1,402	Awesome, these guys were GREAT to deal with last year. So happy I don't have to bring the no mar and associated hardware. you can trust these guys with your rims. Just don't expect the weights to stick... hahaha That may be a one off. __________________ See you at Indy

05-01-2008, 05:43 PM	#24
SheepOfBlue SRA President Join Date: 12-18-2006 Location: Huntsville, AL Age: 46 Bike(s): CBR1000RR, RC51, VT500FT Posts: 6,410	I saw Paul the next spring at Barber doing tires for the all the pros. So I am betting they ALL know real well what they are doing __________________ A man who carries a cat by the tail learns something he can learn in no other way

05-03-2008, 09:28 PM	#27
slickwill 67 Kg Join Date: 08-31-2007 Location: Idaho/Iowa Age: 29 Bike(s): Western Flyer Posts: 2,144	Well now that I've sent in a deposit I have to do something with tires. The two options that I'm considering are to: 1. Just order a new set of pilot powers, have them fitted right before I head out, I've found them shipped for $256 2. Find a take off that will get me by until I get to Grattan and then have a set of D208GP-A's fitted at the track. $249 Specials on Dunlop Racing Tires Anyone see a distinct advantage either way? I'll only be riding one day. __________________ If it has wheels, I've crashed it, and some things that don't skis, snowmobile, card board box, giant tube, sentra, dirtbike, lawn tractor, grandmas bread tray, kayak, canoe, raft, bicycle, waterskis, tobaggan, horse, ATV, Now my CBR (women)