Summary: <p>Bacon's Broken Bits joins Rich this week to cover some additional rider training and gear for new riders</p><h3>TOPICS</h3><ul> <li> <h3>Rider training schools</h3> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.msf-usa.org/">Motorcycle Safety Foundation</a></li> <li> <a href="https://www.harley-davidson.com/us/en/learn-to-ride/new-rider.html">Riders Edge</a> (H-D)</li> <li> <a href="http://www.bikesafenc.com">Bike Safe</a> (KP)</li> <li><a target="_blank" href="http://www.midwestmotorcycletraining.com/civilian-trainingschedule.html">Midwest Motorcycle Training</a></li> </ul> </li> <li> <h3>Get some gear</h3> <ul> <li> <a target="_blank" href="http://www.msf-usa.org/BRC.aspx">MSF requirements</a> (states and country requirements may vary)</li> <li>We cover the basics of what a new rider should get</li> <li>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. :) </li> </ul> </li> </ul> <img alt="Screen Shot 2018-01-29 at 10.57.14 PM.png" src="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/53f8e2c8e4b0d77c2329c334/5a6feea953450af580a71299/5a6feea9f9619a0ef773d5fb/1517285043441/Screen+Shot+2018-01-29+at+10.57.14+PM.png?format=1000w"><br> <img alt="FB_IMG_1517089227027.jpg" src="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/53f8e2c8e4b0d77c2329c334/5a6feea953450af580a71299/5a6feed771c10bdde536dafd/1517285079534/FB_IMG_1517089227027.jpg?format=1000w"><br> <img alt="fullsizeoutput_664c.jpeg" src="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/53f8e2c8e4b0d77c2329c334/5a6feea953450af580a71299/5a6feed7e4966b05b5f7ff3f/1517285086691/fullsizeoutput_664c.jpeg?format=1000w"><br> <img alt="1639148.jpg" src="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/53f8e2c8e4b0d77c2329c334/5a6feea953450af580a71299/5a6feed7f9619a0ef773e0dc/1517285079800/1639148.jpg?format=1000w"><br> <img alt="fullsizeoutput_664a.jpeg" src="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/53f8e2c8e4b0d77c2329c334/5a6feea953450af580a71299/5a6feed724a6940ca86bae8b/1517285080226/fullsizeoutput_664a.jpeg?format=1000w"><br> <a href="#" class="previous"></a> <a href="#" class="next"></a> <p><strong>#1</strong>, your gear is your primary setup for climate control, get something as comfortable as possible, and minimize gear that is distracting.</p><ul><li>Ride your ride, no need to keep up with advanced riders beyond your skill level</li></ul><p><strong>Find a helmet that FITS properly!</strong></p><ul><li>Recommend a full face, but that’s your decision</li></ul><p><strong>Boots</strong></p><ul><li>Over the ankle, sturdy, perhaps leather, sneakers need not apply, flip flops, your an idiot</li></ul><p><strong>Gloves</strong></p><ul> <li>Good place to spend some money for quality and comfort, remember climate control..</li> <li> <a target="_blank" href="https://www.amazon.com/Outdoor-Research-Highcamp-3-Finger-Gloves/dp/B00L2TEJ7I/ref=pd_ybh_a_1?_encoding=UTF8&refRID=9SHZ8R53XBBH8B1X6BJS">Three finger gloves for Bacon</a> ;)</li> </ul><p><strong>Jacket</strong></p><ul><li>Leather or Nylon, consider changing weather needs and rain options</li></ul><p><strong>Pants</strong></p><ul><li>recommend riding jeans with full kevlar or motorcycle specific riding pants</li></ul><h3>EVENTS</h3><ul> <li>Dragon Krew Moto-Amino ride to Key West FL. - February 18th, 2018 - February 21st, 2018 is a saddle sore 1000!</li> <li> <a target="_blank" href="https://www.thecongregationshow.com/">2nd Annual Congregation show</a> - April 14th, 2018 2-8pm</li> <li>1st Annual Loud Pipes Meetup - July 13th, 2018 - July 15th, 2018 - near Gettysburg area </li> <li>2nd Annual East Coast Meetup - June 9th, 2018 - <a target="_blank" href="https://www.capitalpowersports.com/">Captial Powersports</a>, Wake Forest, NC.</li> <li>3rd Annual MPC June 21st, 2018 - July 11th, 2018</li> <li> <a target="_blank" href="http://www.barbermuseum.org/events/barber-vintage-festival/">Barber Vintage Festival </a>- October 5th, 2018 - October 7th, 2018</li> <li>Jon plans to ride across the country, much more detail to add at a later time. :) </li> </ul><p><strong>Support the show and receive rewards for your contribution by visiting <a target="_blank" href="http://www.rdubstudios.com/donate">loudpipes.net/donate</a>. <a target="_blank" href="http://patreon.com/rdubstudios">Patreon</a> 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</strong></p><p>Running time: 1 hour 48 minutes</p><p>Questions or comments: feedback@rdubstudios.com or the <strong><a href="https://rdubstudios.squarespace.com/feedback2">Feedback page</a></strong></p><p><a href="https://www.loudpipes.net/donate" rel="payment">Support Loud Pipes!</a></p>
