With Christmas only 5 days away, it's time to check out what your local shops have to express your love of motorcycles (and San Francisco)! :) Here are a few more local shops that have nifty tees.
What's it Like to Ride an Electric Motorcycle?
One word. FUN. SO much FUN.
Meet Betty.
Recently, I took home this sexy Brammo courtesy of Scuderia West and Brammo to share my experiences riding the Enertia around San Francisco. As a city resident and worker in SF, it's the perfect option. I could say the same about a little DRZ400, they're both light and nimble and super easy to ride (Betty is fully automatic, however). The one thing that sets them apart is this whole electricity thing, which I find to be really convenient.
Less stops at the pump! I can fill up so to speak, in my little garage. My SV is feeling neglected, as the only time I've taken her out for a spin was on Sunday when my husband and I rode up to the Marshall store and back. Since then, it's been me and Betty. 60 miles down, many more to go!
I'll be sad to see her go when our time together is up (as this is just a temporary loaner), but I know this much is true; that I foresee a supermoto or sexy naked streetfighter in my future. I've never ridden a bike like this before, I'm having so much damn fun. I think I'm sold on the supermoto riding position and hope to find something in the future that meets my city livin', vertical height and long distance traveling needs. We'll see.
If you're wondering what I'm wearing while on the Brammo, it's the same gear that I wear on my SV (ATGATT with my Arai, Sidis, REVIT jacket, pants and Racer gloves). Nothing has changed in that sense.
Follow me on facebook, twitter, or instagram (gearchic), as that's where I'll be posting photos of our dates. If you see me around SF, please feel free to introduce yourself to Betty. She loves meeting new people!
Motorcycle glove recommendations
Ok, from time to time I have to give advice to the men of this world too!
This email just came in from Bill K.:
Motorcycle Glove fitment by brand question.... I have fat hands with short fingers. My last two purchases of higher quality gloves went poorly. I got some alpinestars based on finger length, and they were so tight around the palm the actually burst a seam. So I got a set of Lee Parks gloves ($ouch) based on girth around the knuckles (where they fit perfectly), and they are too long for my fingers. I'm hoping after a few good rain rides, they will shrink shorter to fit, but who knows...can you recommend a brand that caters to the "fat hands and short fingers" market?
Actually, I have found a few brands to fit wider hands and shorter fingers. My favorite quality glove with this kind of fit and shape is Held. (http://www.heldusa.com)
And the fit is not as narrow in the wrists/palms as other brands that I've seen (for men and women). For an all around glove, I'd recommend the Steve Classic:
Not only does it start in a size 6 (perfect for teeny tiny, XS hands. I'm a 6.5/7) but you can order this glove in short or long sizes! I havent' seen any other gloves on the market that offer this option.
If you want a glove with more protection, Held has a great line of sport gloves with stronger gauntlets and more armor too. Unfortunately those aren't offered in short/long.
Also check out Olympia Gloves (which is different from the Olympia Motosports Apparel line).
The Kangaroo Curve is a slightly shorter, but well ventilated glove for summer:
They have over 80 types of motorcycle gloves, so hopefully they offer something that you need!
And I almost forgot, 2 more brands to consider, Cortech and Tourmaster. They tend to have a wider stance in the palms and shorter fingers.
Scuderia West Spring Open House, Saturday April 21st.
Come shopping with me! A ton of women's gear has showed up just in time for Open House, so come by, grab a burger, check out all the goodies and say hi. I promise not to make you buy anything. :lol:
