Bacon's Broken Bits joins Rich this week to cover some additional rider training and gear for new ridersTOPICSRider training schoolsMotorcycle Safety FoundationRiders Edge (H-D)Bike Safe (KP)Midwest Motorcycle TrainingGet some gearMSF requirements (states and country requirements may vary)We cover the basics of what a new rider should getPrepare 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 levelFind a helmet that FITS properly!Recommend a full face, but that’s your decisionBootsOver the ankle, sturdy, perhaps leather, sneakers need not apply, flip flops, your an idiotGlovesGood place to spend some money for quality and comfort, remember climate control..Three finger gloves for Bacon ;)JacketLeather or Nylon, consider changing weather needs and rain optionsPantsrecommend riding jeans with full kevlar or motorcycle specific riding pantsEVENTSDragon 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 2-8pm1st 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, 2018Barber Vintage Festival - October 5th, 2018 - October 7th, 2018Jon 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 appreciatedRunning time: 1 hour 48 minutesQuestions or comments: feedback@rdubstudios.com or the Feedback page