by Randal Birkey | Feb 1, 2014 | Alpinestars, Apparel-Gear, Sidi
You may have read my previous blog post regarding an accident I had on November 19, 2013 which resulted in a broken ankle and some damage to my 2008 Bonneville. In that post I mentioned the role of my gear, including my Alpinestars riding boots. Because of my injury...
by Randal Birkey | Dec 25, 2013 | Alpinestars, Apparel-Gear, Articles, Bohn Body Armor, Lee Parks Design, Safety, Shoei
What body part is most likely to be injured in a motorcycle accident? Dr. Romano (Rocky) building my first of three, post-surgery casts. A post-surgery x-ray showing the plate and screws required to repair my broken left ankle. Alpinestars waterproof motorcycle boots...
by Randal Birkey | Nov 24, 2013 | After Market Suppliers, Alpinestars, British Customs, Firstgear, Joker Machine, Motorcycle Rides, Shoei
In the close to 50,000 miles I have ridden so far on motorcycles (45K on the Bonneville), the worst things that have happened to me have involved the bike falling over at very low speeds or while not moving at all (kickstand not all the way engaged). Once I dumped my...
by Randal Birkey | Aug 13, 2013 | Alpinestars, Apparel-Gear, Avon Motorcycle Tyres, Barnett Clutches and Cables, Bonneville Performance, Procom, Race Tech, Racing, Shoei, Speed and Strength
This is the second year in a row that I have participated in Motoworks Chicago’s Track Day at Gingerman Raceway in South Haven, Michigan. Happily this year it did not rain as it did in 2012. We had overcast skies, a little sun, but the temperature stayed the...
by Randal Birkey | Jun 24, 2013 | After Market Suppliers, Shoei
The rule of thumb in motorcycle helmets is that you need to get a new one every 5 years. This is because the materials that protect you head break down over time and so the safety performance drops. 2008 Shoei TZ-R Helmet I purchased a Shoei TZ-R in 2008 shortly after...
by Randal Birkey | Jun 11, 2013 | After Market Suppliers, Alpinestars, Apparel-Gear
I recently decided that I needed to get a pair of serious motorcycle boots. I had several reasons: I wanted something waterproof having gotten soggy feet a few times wearing just regular leather boots/shoes… not fun! I wanted something warm because I ride year...
