On The Gear

Paul Day has been in the motorcycle industry for over 30 years; in dealerships, Pirelli, Harley-Davidson, Biker Heads, and now UK brand rep for Klim. In this episode he talks us through his career, a crash that led to 54 operations, and how gear has changed since his £50 helmet in 1991.

We also get into Project Compass: Paul's plan to take a team of five mates to the 2028 Africa Eco Race. No experience, no idea what they're doing, and they've already told the internet they're going.

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Chapters...

(0:00) Intro

(0:24) Klim's origin story & how Paul got into biking

(4:40) The crash & 54 operations

(10:34) Life on the road & Klim's warranty

(20:12) Gear around the world & the start of Project Compass

(26:13) Building the team for the Africa Eco Race

(33:23) The bike, licences & red tape

(38:25) Fitness, filming, sponsorship & the grind of running it

(45:54) What's next & getting young riders in

(53:21) Question of the week & wrap-up

New rider, or thinking about getting one for your kid? This week the two Toms break down exactly what it costs to get a 17-year-old legally on two wheels in the UK... bike, insurance, CBT, licence fees, gear, the lot. Spoiler: it adds up to £7,038, and insurance is doing most of the damage.Inside this episode:The real, all-in cost of getting a first bike at 17CBTs explained; what they actually are, what they cost, what nobody tells youTheir own first-bike stories (including one bike that caught fire)How to actually bring your insurance quote downBuilding a full kit for under £600Why they reckon everyone should ride a bike before they ever drive a carGot a first-ride story of your own? Tom wants to know where you went on your first ride after passing your CBT. Drop it in the comments.Brought to you by Infinity Motorcycles.

Chapters:(00:00) Intro: today we're talking about turning 17 and getting a bike

(00:32) The real cost of getting on two wheels at 17 (£7,038 revealed)

(01:40) Breaking down the biggest costs: the bike & insurance

(04:06) What actually happens at a CBT

(08:26) How we got into biking: first bikes & early crash stories

(11:26) Licence costs: provisional fees & the A1 test loophole

(13:44) Choosing a first 125: two-stroke vs four-stroke, new vs used

(15:42) Buying used (and why my bike caught fire)

(17:31) Real 125s for sale right now, and staying road legal

(25:48) The hidden costs nobody budgets for

(26:48) Insurance deep dive: real costs & how to bring it down

(31:37) Locking it down: trackers, alarms, storage & maintenance

(37:11) Fuel costs

(38:17) Setting a gear budget & building two full kits (£670 vs £494)

(48:04) What's included in your CBT, and advice for your own kid

(52:58) Gear priority hierarchy: helmet, gloves, or boots?

(54:04) Why you should never buy a secondhand helmet

(55:38) Why everyone should ride a bike before they drive

(1:02:08) Wrap-up & question of the week

Episode 7! This week Tom and Tom tackle the big question: what bike would you actually want to ride all year round in the UK? We build a full S-to-D tier list covering everything from the Hayabusa and Gold Wing to the Himalayan and Grom. Plus an Harley base gasket rebuild update, an SV650 brake bleed nightmare, Sidi boots' new Crosshair X colourway, a wild motorcycle sim rig from Moza, and the Met Police's growing Surron fleet.

This week's topics:

• Riding & wrenching: Harley base gasket rebuild, SV650 rear brake bleed troubles
• Gear news: City Crosshair X boot in new grey/fluro pink colourway
• Moza's motorcycle handlebar sim rig for MotoGP-style setups
• Met Police's expanded Surron fleet (5 → 25 bikes)
• North Yorkshire Police using drones to catch reckless riders near Squire's Café
• Topic of the week: All-year-round bike tier list (24 bikes ranked S–D)
• Layering up for winter riding gear tips
• Question of the week: Are you a fair-weather biker?

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Chapters:(00:00) Intro(00:35) Riding or Wrenching(06:04) Gear News(14:21) Bike News(19:45) Topic of the Week: All-Year-Round Bike Tier List

This week: is it worth fixing your own bike, or should you always hand it to a mechanic? We break down labor rates, warranty implications, and what we will and won't touch ourselves. Plus whether buying a bike with a DIY service history is a red flag. Also in this episode: Cardo's new Mesh Boost update (including proximity chat with nearby riders), a first look at the Insta360 X6, Kawasaki's 2027 colourways, Buell's absurd 401hp Leviathan land speed bike, and our take on whether BMW is leaking its own spy shots on purpose. Tell us in the comments: what's the worst job you've ever taken on yourself?www.infinitymotorcycles.co.ukCapital Moto Kawasaki - https://www.themotorbikeshop.com/Products mentioned in this video:Insta360 X6 - https://link.infinitymotorcycles.com/insta360x6Cardo - https://link.infinitymotorcycles.com/cardoArai Spectre - https://link.infinitymotorcycles.com/0OHJawChapters:00:00 Intro00:14 Riding or Wrenching This Week?08:51 Cardo Mesh Boost14:07 New Motorcycle Gear & Helmets18:39 The Honda Moto Compo Watch21:28 Insta360 X6 Review & Features26:36 Kawasaki's 2027 Colours29:44 Buell's 401hp Land Speed Bike33:32 Is BMW Leaking New Bikes on Purpose?35:56 DIY Motorcycle Maintenance: Garage or Home?53:04 Buying a Bike That's Been Serviced at Home56:24 Jobs We'd Rather Leave to a Mechanic58:12 Question of the Week

We ask On The Gear today, if we had to take our test again what A2 bike would we actually buy? We run through our picks including the Street 400, the MT-03 and the Interceptor 650. We also get into what gear we'd wear for the test itself vs. what we'd wear now. Oh, and we finally reveal what that mystery exhaust note from last episode was. Got tips for anyone about to do their A2, or think we picked wrong? Let us know in the comments.

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• Furygan Jet Gloves: https://www.infinitymotorcycles.com/product/furygan-jet-evo-d3o-gloves-black
• Alpinestars J6: https://www.infinitymotorcycles.com/catalogsearch/result/?q=alpinestar+j6

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On this weeks episode of On The Gear we talk about the new Triumph Factory Custom, the Speed Twin 1200, and look at Boss Hoss's newest 8.1 litre V8 powered motorcycle. Filling in for Tom, Lewis goes through his week riding a Ducati Desert X in Wales at the Sweet Lamb Adventure Academy... did he drop the bike? Listen in to find out! We also rank the top 7 bikes Lewis would want to take offroad, it will shock you what he puts in last place. Our podcast is powered by Infinity Motorcycles - www.infinitymotorcycles.com

On the 2nd episode of the first season of On The Gear, brought to you by Infinity Motorcycles, we rank navigation systems for motorcycles as well as the latest bike news, the Schuberth C5 ANC, and the Cardo Venture helmet.

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Welcome to the first of episode of the first season of On The Gear, brought to you by Infinity Motorcycles.

We discuss what we've been up to on our bikes this week along with some bike news and of course, gear news!

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