In this episode, Tom continues his journey of reevaluating his motorcycle gear after a 5,200-mile ride. This is Part 2 of the series, where he breaks down what worked, what didn’t, and how he’s planning to overhaul his setup. From mesh jackets that stick to seats to oversized rain gear, Tom and Todd discuss everything from gear failures to their future gear choices, including Tom's love for his boots and new discoveries like the Bonn Body Armor. Tune in to hear about Tom’s upcoming changes, the search for better helmets and gloves, and how he’s planning to fix his luggage issues.

Products Mentioned:

Bonn Body Armor: https://www.bohnarmor.com

Thoroughgood American Heritage Midnight Series Boots: https://amzn.to/3B4F8D0

Kuryakyn Rack Bags: https://amzn.to/3Xs6ISb

Russell Day Long Seats: https://day-long.com

Viking Bags: https://www.vikingbags.com

Timecodes:

0:00 – Introduction: Why Tom's throwing out all his gear

1:00 – Review of gear failures from the trip

2:45 – The old Joe Rocket jacket mishap

4:20 – Pants that just don’t work anymore

5:50 – Rain gear that doesn't pack down

8:00 – Future plan: New gear and brand considerations

9:30 – Bonn Body Armor: What’s new and why it's the future

12:45 – Gloves that fit well with buttons

15:20 – Helmets: The never-ending search for the perfect one

18:50 – Heated gear: Is it worth it?

20:45 – Luggage issues and solutions

25:00 – Seat comfort: Is a new Russell Day Long seat the answer?

26:30 – Handlebar adjustments: Heli risers discussion

28:00 – Toolkit recap: Lessons learned from gear failures

29:00 – Closer: Final thoughts and BMR Rider Alerts

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