Episode 036: New Year's Ride, Resolutions, and Plans for 2020 So, you want to ride a Motorcycle?

In this episode I start by talking about why it's been 3 weeks since I released the last episode…a water boiler leak in our Levitt house, shopping for my new Arai helmet (and more importantly getting a good fit), and all the activities surrounding the holidays. I also thank my new podcast supporters and announce the new Podcast Supporter page on my web site and the various support levels. I revisit Shane Patilla's question on shopping for gear, and I talk about helmet standards and helmet shelf life as well as provide some guidelines on the basic gear a rider needs…helmet, jacket, pants, boots and gloves. I mention things to consider when shopping for gear, including close-out deals and counterfeits. And I discuss my New Year’s resolutions regarding the podcast and my own riding this year. I cover my first ride of the new year on the Isle of Man(hattan) ride. And I go over my plans for the podcast and my plans for California Superbike School, other rider training and Motojitsu. I cover my plans for the motorcycle races I want to attend in 2020 and end off with some tips on heated gear that fits snugly, avoiding hypothermia, and choosing and modifying gear so it is easy to use with your riding gloves on.


Episode Links



Levitt Houses
Arai Helmets
Podcast Supporters Page
On The Road Again Motorcycle School (OTRA)
Loud Pipes! podcast
Episode 034: What I am Learning about Motorcycle Gear for Road and Track
FortNine YouTube Channel
Sportbike Track Gear (STG) YouTube Channel
RevZilla YouTube Channel
Cycle Gear YouTube Channel
FortNine - Uncovered - Dangerous Secrets of the DOT Helmet Standard
Arai Helmets - Jay Leno's Garage (OK if you drop your Arai helmet? Yes...Skip to 7:13 in the video)
Snell Foundation
D30 Armor
FAQs on D30 Armor and an it be re-used after a crash
Episode 028: Gearing up with Bohn Body Armor
Tobacco Motorwear Kevlar Jeans
Bohn Body Armor
Draggin Jeans
HEROIC Racing Apparel
Klim
Aerostitch
Jedz Moto
Motorcycle Podcasters Challenge (MPC)
Jesse Erlbaum on Facebook
New York Motorcycle & Scooter Task Force on Facebook
Isle of Manhattan Motorcycle Ride on Facebook
EXCLUSIVE: 2020 Isle of Manhattan (NYC) - Interview with Skull (the founder)
My Facebook post on the Isle of Manhattan Ride
California Superbike School
New Jersey Motorsports Park
Motojitsu
Jon DelVecchio Street Skills Web Site
Jon DelVecchio's Cornering Confidence Book on Amazon
MotoAmerica
American Historic Racing Motorcycle Association (AHRMA)
The 8th Annual AHRMA Vintage Motorcycle Festival & Swap Meet
Women Riders World Relay (WRWR) Web Site
Sedici Strada Carbon Primo Helmet, Snell Helmet
Sedici Strada Primo Helmet, Snell Helmet
Moto Loot Key Tags


Links to My Gear I Talked About on the Episode



Bilt Techno 2.0 Sena Bluetooth Evolution Modular Helmet
Freeze-Out Warm'R Balaclava
FieldSheer Hydro Heat Heated Jacket
Fieldsheer Dual Power Barra Heated Gloves
Bohn Armor Performance-Thermal Armored Riding Pants
Olympia Ranger 3 Over Pants
Freeze-Out Warm'R Boot Liners
Alpinestars Web Gore-Tex Boot


Contact Me



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