Have an old C2 and not sure why you should upgrade to the new C3? Check out this overview comparing the 2 models and what you might be missing out on! Schuberth C2 to C3 upgrades
Racer Gloves and the IMS Long Beach, December 2013
Yay! Another opportunity to see you and talk about gear. I'll be at the Long Beach IMS during the first weekend in December. I'm looking forward to helping you find a killer pair of motorcycle gloves. So come by and say HI! http://www.racerglovesusa.com
To grab a discount, follow this link to Sportbikes Inc Magazine. Hi Allan!
Pinlock Visors and Schuberth Helmets
As you might remember, I recently had the opportunity to ride a BMW in Ireland for a day. It was an interesting mix of fun, adventure and rain. Lots of rain!
Unfortunately I had an issue with my Schuberth leaking and my Pinlock lens not cooperating. Luckily I went to visit my friends at Schuberth N.A. at their headquarters in Southern California. Whenever you invest in a high end, premium helmet, they typically offer a level of customer service that you may not be able to find with an entry level one.
Schuberth is no different. Their office is like a small startup, an informal, casual atmosphere but a level of professionalism and customer service that is defined by an elite crew of team members.
The issue I had with my helmet was that the seal between the face shield and the helmet was broken so I was getting wet! I knew this wasn't normal and certainly there had to be an explanation. Phil, one of their customer service technicians took my helmet away so quickly to fix it, I wasn't able to take a picture of the problem. (Thanks Phil!)
Basically there was a visible bubble along the seal, definitely not normal. Above and to the left of where it says Schuberth along the left cheek.
He also noticed my Pinlock lens wasn't seated correctly. If you have one, then you may or may not know that it might need adjustment every now and then especially if the visor stops working. I don't know why it didn't occur to me to do that with this one, because I've had to do that many times with other Pinlock enabled helmets I've had. If the pins become too loose or too tight, then your visor won't seal correctly and it can separate from the visor. There should never be space between the Pinlock lens and the face shield. If you can visibly see fog or air between, then you need to readjust the pins. (or it might be the wrong model # for that helmet, which I've also encountered).
Follow this link for instructions on removing and adjusting the tension on your Pinlock.
Up to this trip, I had never experienced these issues riding in the rain/wind. It makes sense that over time the pins may become too loose. Or you may have tightened them by accident, since it can be difficult to see the tiny arrows on the pins.
If your helmet stops working the way it was supposed to, bring those issue(s) to the attention of your manufacturer. If you have an issue, go back to the store you purchased it from and tell them what's going on. If they can't help you directly, they should be able to refer you directly to them.
My plan was to ultimately have a podcast of our conversation recorded for you to download. Unfortunately, my laptop decided to quit working on me (logic board fail!) right before I needed to press record. So we'll be circling back to try this again real soon.
Goodbye San Francisco, Hello Philadelphia.
Yep, that's what I said. I'm invading the East Coast!
I've devoted the first 9 years of my motorcycle career to the San Francisco Bay Area. And I think the Northeast could really use my help. Luckily, I found a dream showroom at Revzilla's HQ in Philly.
Only the *best* women's gear lives in this showroom. Full size runs, backed up by a HUGE warehouse! I'm so excited to be able to continue what I love doing, and bonus, get paid doing it. I can't thank Anthony and his team enough for welcoming me into their group.
I'm going to be driving across in mid-late January and shoot for a February 1st start date. Or whatever date is the first Tuesday in February since the showroom is closed Sunday & Monday.
I hope to meet many of you there, come shop with me and let me show you the best brands and styles for women on the market. I forgot to take a pic of the huge boot and helmet wall as well. Revzilla values women riders and makes every effort to offer as much as they can to us.
I can't wait to start working and I hope I'll see you soon!
