Oil Change Class & Gear Seminar

  Learn how to change your own oil!

Then, spend an hour with me, trying on gear and figuring out what fits, what doesn't and were to buy it.

On Sunday, March 4, 2012 from 1pm-3pm, my friend Aleks will be teaching a girls only  oil change class at the Moto Shop in South San Francisco.  Changing your own oil takes maybe 30 minutes and is soooo easy. It's so satisfying knowing how to fix something on your own motorcycle. It's yours, why not figure out how it works?

Afterwards, we'll move over to the couch and my friends at Scuderia West in San Francisco will be sponsoring this class by providing samples of jackets, pants, boots and gloves for you to try on. As this class is limited to 5 people, Aleks and I are going to give you some real one on one time in this class.

As of this post, there are only 3 spots left. Ack! Sign up before someone else takes your spot. :)

See you then!

The Pace Podcast, Episode 99

Episode 99; Shopping with the GearChic

I give the guys my fitment tips on how to shop for your gear. Whether you're a man or a woman, you need to know the differences between motorcycle gear shopping and casual gear shopping.

Give it a listen here.

Shopping Tips

I've created a 6x9 full color version of my shopping tips.

I created these to help not only women, but men as well. We have similar challenges when it comes to buying gear. Sometimes it's hard to tell if it fits right, or we're not sure what to look for in a certain piece of gear.

Download them here (or right click and save on the pics) and share them with everyone you know. Happy Shopping!

GearChic's Guide to Shopping

Just in time for the San Mateo IMS this weekend. I've put together a quick handout that will help anyone (men AND women) go out and shop for protective motorcycle gear. Most importantly, I've included the 5 GearChic Rules that MUST be followed at all times:

• RULE #1 ALWAYS judge proper fit ON a motorcycle, or in riding position.
• RULE #2 If it's too comfortable, it's probably too big.
• RULE #3 Fit then Budget
• RULE #4 Try on Everything until you find the right shape
• RULE #5 Leather should always start out snug so it can stretch and break in comfortably.

My list includes everything you should be wearing when on your motorcycle: Full face helmet, jacket, gloves, pants and boots. It's like having me right in your back pocket! I've also included a few tips for each type of item to help you make your decisions. Whether it's at the show or on your own at your local shop, I hope this will help you make a well informed decision on what to buy and how to shop for it.

CLICK HERE to Download the Handout!

(You'll need a PDF reader to view the attachment)

I'll be at the IMS this weekend, mostly hanging out at the Women's Center booth giving gear seminars. I'll be tweeting my whereabouts, if you would like to know where I am! If you still need discount tickets, use Christina Shook's promo code "COB" online through the IMS website. Thanks Christina!!

And finally, don't forget to tune in tomorrow, Tuesday November 17th at 4pm Pacific to listen to a special local edition of SideStandUp with me and Carla co-hosting the show with local Bay Area guests!

Hope to see you there.