Preparing for Michelin Tire Test with Police Safety First AMA team

In getting ready for this test in Jennings FL, it was essential to create a test protocol for the rider and coordinate that information with Michelin and Penske staff so that we could methodically work through new tires, shocks and forks. The primary goal was to set the bike up for the rider and eliminate handling problems at the Jennings track and then begin testing the new 08 Michelin front tires. The focus will be on heavy trail braking corners to see how the new compounds and carcasses held up. This will be the key feature of the test. Penske has a new shock for 08, and that will be tested along with the Traxxion gas cartridges for the supersport bike. There's a lot to get through in 2 days, but with good preparation and effective communication, the time spent should yield some excellent data.