Women’s Motorcycle Conference: November 6-7, 2020

What?

Women’s Motorcycle Conference - Connection (Online)

When?

November 6-7, 2020

How?

womensmotorcycletours.com/conference/

Tickets $40-$55 ea

In addition to dozens of other presenters, I’ll be sharing my recommendations and tips on winter riding including but not limited to:

Oxford Heated Grips #gamechanger

• How to get yourself geared up to stay warm, safe and comfortable while on two wheels:

  • How to layer up like a pro

  • The differences in various type of “Winter Riding Gear”

  • How the type of helmet, jackets, pants, gloves and boots you choose can improve or decrease comfort

  • Heated gear options for women

• Suggestions for adding accessories to your bike that will extend your riding season

And 10 minutes of QnA at the end for any questions you may have about riding gear, especially if you need personalized recommendations. Just bring your measurements (height, bust, real waist (beltline), hips, inseam) and I’m happy to give you some ideas.

Looking forward to “seeing” you soon!

My New-To-Me 2012 Triumph Street Triple R

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On Monday I picked up a bike that I've been lusting after for over 5 years. A gently used 2012 Street Triple R! Oh boy. 

A couple weeks ago I sold my SV650 to my coworker. She was looking for an upgrade, and I happened to have exactly what she was looking for at the right price.

2006 Suzuki SV650

So I started my hunt and got very lucky with this gently used, 2012 Street Triple R with 5,000 miles on it. Pretty much in perfect shape, with a few minor scuffs.  Meet Goldie!

Yep, those are gold wheels. I couldn't say no. It was the perfect price and I just couldn't pass it up.

2012 Triumph Street Triple R

I cannot wait to shave off those chicken strips!

2012 Triumph Street Triple R

I picked her up yesterday and had a very, very cold ride home. But it was an awesome 45 minute ride home. It's exactly what I imagined and felt better than I remembered. I think it's been 5-6 years since the test ride I had back in San Francisco. I remember thinking how much I wanted one, but definitely couldn't afford one. I knew I would get one someday, just didn't know how long it would take!

It's been worth the wait. Having ridden my husband's Speed Triple many times, I knew I had to have one. But a smaller, lighter version of his. And that's exactly what I ended up with. I've never ridden on Pirelli Diablo Corsa tires, but they felt fantastic. Since I had a rather straight ride home, I didn't have much of an opportunity to lean her over much but I'm looking forward to the weekend.

It was missing some turn signals, but I reinstalled the rear and need to order some aftermarket options for the front. My plan is to install handguards with integrated turn signals. Before I rode home I installed my heated liner harness real quick. Then when I got home I installed Oxford Heated Grips.

This install took forever, much longer than the SVs took. I had to shave the entire throttle tube down, because the ridges were making the handgrips too thick to slide the Oxfords over. But now I have glorious heat! Is that considered a farkle? If so, then I guess that would be farkle #1. The next set of farkles include:

• Techspec Gripster Tank Pads

• CRG Shorty Levers!!! I couldn't help it and had to order the matching gold ones. :D

• Battery Tender Harness

• Coax adapter for my WarmnSafe

Install and Review: Oxford Heated Grips on a 2006 Suzuki SV650

A couple weeks ago I installed my fancy Oxford Heaterz. Since then I've went for a chilly ride with them and they performed beautifully. Check out my review and installation pictures!

Motorcycle Gift Idea, Moto Shop Gift Card

  

(There I am installing my sexy Oxford Heated Grips. Ooooooo heat) 

If you've never heard of Moto Shop, go Now! 

Moto Shop is the first do-it-yourself motorcycle shop in South San Francisco, CA. All you need is to ride your motorcycle or scooter into the shop and they will have almost everything you need to fix or spruce up your bike. Stations can be rented hourly, daily or monthly. 

Mechanics are also available to help you (but not do the work for you) depending on the nature of your repairs. They also have a ton of classes for you to learn everything from adjusting the sensitive valves on your Ducati to changing your own oil (sooo easy and so cheap to do yourself!)

Pick up a gift card today for your favorite motorcycle or scooter enthusiast. See all the pricing options here.