New Rider Tip

Taking the MSF Class? Just getting started? 

Here's a really great quote from an email that I received from a student last week who picked up a full riding outfit from me at Scuderia.

"Having real, protective gear during the class gave me a lot more confidence, and I don't know if I would have leaned that motorcycle over nearly as far if I hadn't had it."

I think it's telling how important wearing gear is. You don't have to all the way with street leathers like this person did, but gearing up with more than jeans and sneakers really makes a difference! 

For Sale: Alpinestars Leather Ladies Jacket (S/42) $175 SOLD

6/3/2013: SOLD!

For Sale.  From Me.

Gently worn (a few times), Alpinestars Luxe Leather Ladies Jacket, Cream

Size Euro 42 / Small

$175

More Features:

• removable vest liner
• shoulder/elbow CE/EN rated armor
• pocket for back protector (takes Alpinestars, TPro, D3O and similar)
• premium leather, most likely 1.1mm grade leather

 The jacket is in great shape, fully broken in too. It's a really cute coat, just doesn't fit me quite right. I think this would be great on a woman with a long torso. The size is Euro 42/ Small. I'm typically Euro 40 in Alpinestars, 36 in REV'IT, 40 in Dainese or XS in other clothing/gear. 

Use the contact button on the side of this page if you're interested. Thanks for looking!

Vanson Women's Motorcycle Jacket

The Drifter Lady. I had to take this pic of myself, but you can see a full pic here.

I'm totally in love with this. It's offered in Wonder Woman red and blue. But there's something about the black one that I am absolutely obsessed with! The fit is great and you can add soft armor or TPro with some velcro. This would make the perfect jacket around town, or commuting in nice weather. I may need to save up for this one. 

Besides Vanson's website, you can find it at your friendly local dealer, Scuderia West :) (for less than msrp!)

Summer review, REVIT Galactic

Landing in my hot little hands April 1st, this will be the perfect start for summer gear reviews!  

Modeled after the Ignition 2, the Galactic ($499) is designed as a sporty summer jacket with a removable waterproof liner.

Of course, for those of us in mild climates like San Francisco, the Galactic would be perfect as a year round option. A couple of differences between this and the Ignition 2 from what I can tell is the fitment: more hourglass through the middle, vs. boxy on the Ignition 2; and sport cut for a full forward riding position. Now that my body shape has changed, I definitely am looking forward to this newer fit.

I'll also be trying out the Challenger insert ($89), which is a cooling vest that zips in. Genius!

I've got a nice list of weekend trips/rides planned to hot places so I'm sure this will come in handy.