115: Get Some More Training and Some Gear
01/30/18 • 108 min
Bacon's Broken Bits joins Rich this week to cover some additional rider training and gear for new riders
TOPICS
Rider training schools
Get some gear
- MSF requirements (states and country requirements may vary)
- We cover the basics of what a new rider should get
- Prepare for the sli de, not the ride (Christmas Story little brother!) Just kidding and we had a lot of fun with this during the show. :)
#1, your gear is your primary setup for climate control, get something as comfortable as possible, and minimize gear that is distracting.
- Ride your ride, no need to keep up with advanced riders beyond your skill level
Find a helmet that FITS properly!
- Recommend a full face, but that’s your decision
Boots
- Over the ankle, sturdy, perhaps leather, sneakers need not apply, flip flops, your an idiot
Gloves
- Good place to spend some money for quality and comfort, remember climate control..
- Three finger gloves for Bacon ;)
Jacket
- Leather or Nylon, consider changing weather needs and rain options
Pants
- recommend riding jeans with full kevlar or motorcycle specific riding pants
EVENTS
- Dragon Krew Moto-Amino ride to Key West FL. - February 18th, 2018 - February 21st, 2018 is a saddle sore 1000!
- 2nd Annual Congregation show - April 14th, 2018 2-8pm
- 1st Annual Loud Pipes Meetup - July 13th, 2018 - July 15th, 2018 - near Gettysburg area
- 2nd Annual East Coast Meetup - June 9th, 2018 - Captial Powersports, Wake Forest, NC.
- 3rd Annual MPC June 21st, 2018 - July 11th, 2018
- Barber Vintage Festival - October 5th, 2018 - October 7th, 2018
- Jon plans to ride across the country, much more detail to add at a later time. :)
Support the show and receive rewards for your contribution by visiting loudpipes.net/donate. Patreon is our focus and is an ongoing support model. There is also a link for one-time donations and support of any size is greatly appreciated
Running time: 1 hour 48 minutes
Questions or comments: [email protected] or the Feedback page
Bacon's Broken Bits joins Rich this week to cover some additional rider training and gear for new riders
TOPICS
Rider training schools
Get some gear
- MSF requirements (states and country requirements may vary)
- We cover the basics of what a new rider should get
- Prepare for the sli de, not the ride (Christmas Story little brother!) Just kidding and we had a lot of fun with this during the show. :)
#1, your gear is your primary setup for climate control, get something as comfortable as possible, and minimize gear that is distracting.
- Ride your ride, no need to keep up with advanced riders beyond your skill level
Find a helmet that FITS properly!
- Recommend a full face, but that’s your decision
Boots
- Over the ankle, sturdy, perhaps leather, sneakers need not apply, flip flops, your an idiot
Gloves
- Good place to spend some money for quality and comfort, remember climate control..
- Three finger gloves for Bacon ;)
Jacket
- Leather or Nylon, consider changing weather needs and rain options
Pants
- recommend riding jeans with full kevlar or motorcycle specific riding pants
EVENTS
- Dragon Krew Moto-Amino ride to Key West FL. - February 18th, 2018 - February 21st, 2018 is a saddle sore 1000!
- 2nd Annual Congregation show - April 14th, 2018 2-8pm
- 1st Annual Loud Pipes Meetup - July 13th, 2018 - July 15th, 2018 - near Gettysburg area
- 2nd Annual East Coast Meetup - June 9th, 2018 - Captial Powersports, Wake Forest, NC.
- 3rd Annual MPC June 21st, 2018 - July 11th, 2018
- Barber Vintage Festival - October 5th, 2018 - October 7th, 2018
- Jon plans to ride across the country, much more detail to add at a later time. :)
Support the show and receive rewards for your contribution by visiting loudpipes.net/donate. Patreon is our focus and is an ongoing support model. There is also a link for one-time donations and support of any size is greatly appreciated
Running time: 1 hour 48 minutes
Questions or comments: [email protected] or the Feedback page
Previous Episode
114: Easyriders Show Charlotte 2018
Main topic this week is our visit to the 2018 Easyriders show in Charlotte. Rico's brother Kevin joins us to review our favorites and general discussion about the show. Don't miss the update from Jon on the new Spyder and he has a surprise in the events section! We also welcome our latest member to the Riders of Loud Pipes and we thank James Providakes for the support.
EASYRIDERS SHOW
Enjoy the photos below and we discussed several during this episode.
UTURN
- Update on the new Spyder from Jon
- 2017 CAN-AM Spyder F3S
- 1330cc inline triple, Fox podium shocks, Brembo brakes, and defeat-able traction control are the S package.
- Couple hundred miles so far and loving it
- Handling, comfort, power, and ergonomics all improved, plus it will pick the front end off the ground too!!!
EVENTS
- Dragon Krew Moto-Amino ride to Key West FL. - February 18th, 2018 - February 21st, 2018 is a saddle sore 1000!
- 2nd Annual Congregation show - April 14th, 2018 2-8pm
- 1st Annual Loud Pipes Meetup - July 13th, 2018 - July 15th, 2018 - Some Place in PA...
- 2nd Annual East Coast Meetup - June 9th, 2018 - Captial Powersports, Wake Forest, NC.
- 3rd Annual MPC June 21st, 2018 - July 11th, 2018
- Barber Vintage Festival - October 5th, 2018 - October 7th, 2018
- Jon plans to ride across the country, much more detail to add at a later time. :)
Support the show and receive rewards for your contribution by visiting loudpipes.net/donate. Patreon is our focus and is an ongoing support model. There is also a link for one-time donations and support of any size is greatly appreciated
Running time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Questions or comments: [email protected] or the Feedback page
Next Episode
116: Harley-Davidson Results and LiveWire Confirmed!
Colin aka Broncoride joins us to discuss the latest results from Harley-Davidson and the news around closing Kansas City final assembly and the confirmation of LiveWire coming in 18 months! To top it off, Colin is also to most recent member to the Riders of Loud Pipes and we thank him for his support!
TOPICS
- Broncoride does moto-vlogging and reviews on his YouTube channel, check it out!
- We take a look at Harley-Davidson 4th quarter and year end results
- The closing of the Kansas City final assembly location might be more than you think
- LiveWire confirmed in the next 18 months! For a peek at this, take a look at the demo ride we did three year ago.
UTURN
Ted from the Motorcycle Men shared some of his thoughts on riding gear from the prior episode
- Lobster gloves for Brother Bacon
- Tobacco Wear Kevlar pants
- Tobacco Wear warm weather shirt
- Most comfy boots per Ted :)
EVENTS
- Dragon Krew Moto-Amino ride to Key West FL. - February 18th, 2018 - February 21st, 2018 is a saddle sore 1000!
- 2nd Annual Congregation show - April 14th, 2018 2-8pm
- 1st Annual Loud Pipes Meetup - July 13th, 2018 - July 15th, 2018 - near Gettysburg area
- 2nd Annual East Coast Meetup - June 9th, 2018 - Captial Powersports, Wake Forest, NC.
- 3rd Annual MPC June 21st, 2018 - July 11th, 2018
- Barber Vintage Festival - October 5th, 2018 - October 7th, 2018
- Jon plans to ride across the country, much more detail to add at a later time. :)
Support the show and receive rewards for your contribution by visiting loudpipes.net/donate. Patreon is our focus and is an ongoing support model. There is also a link for one-time donations and support of any size is greatly appreciated
Running time: 1 hour 17 minutes
Questions or comments: [email protected] or the Feedback page
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