In this episode I discuss the Hepco & Becker rack system I have on my Kawasaki Z900RS and the Givi universal base plate I use to make it very easy to switch my Givi V47 top case between this bike and my Kawasaki Vulcan S. I also cover in detail the various items I carry from tools to first aid gear to trauma kit, etc. and why I feel each of these items is very valuable to carry and have on hand. To me, part of motorcycling is about being prepared. For sure you want to get training and take courses, and practice, practice, practice your technique. But sometimes things still go wrong! Not everything is in your control! And when things do go bad, I believe you should be as reasonably prepared as you can be.

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What's In My Top Case?

Suggested by listener Chad Rosenboom

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In this episode I talk about the Motorcycle Podcasters Challenge (MPC) which is hosted by RDub Studios and the Loud Pipes! podcast.

I give a "Cliff's Notes", high level overview of the MPC rules, how I got involved last year, why I love to do the challenge and why podcast listeners and podcast hosts should participate.

If you have never done the MPC, please listen to this episode, find out all about it, and find out how you can get any questions answered and how to sign up to participate.

If you have done the MPC, please get others to listen to this episode and help grow the MPC! Let's get a lot more listeners and podcasts involved this year!!!

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In this episode I talk about why wearing protective gear can be controversial and my views on why wearing gear is so important, and more importantly how to choose gear that will work the best for you. I also discuss the important of budgeting for your gear when you are first starting out and before you buy your first motorcycle.

I discuss some past experiences with machinery, bicycling, skateboarding and rollerblading, and how those experiences shaped my opinions about wearing gear and what gear to choose.

I also talk about why riding a motorcycle makes you so much more vulnerable than when you are driving a car, and the types of injuries you can sustain if things go bad, and the types of protection you need to help reduce them.

Finally I discuss a little about how watching motorcycle racing can give you an appreciation for good quality, protective gear.

But above all, motorcycling is a very rewarding activity...so you just need to be aware of the risks and do your best to control them so you can enjoy motorcycling to its fullest for many years to come!

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In this first episode I introduce what this podcast is all about and what motorcycling is all about to me. I talk about why I started the podcast and how you can help me shape the direction and future of the podcast. Ultimately this is a podcast for you, and what you need and want to get the most enjoyment possible out of your motorcycling activities.

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