Episode 15: Motorcycle Vagina, LaneSplitting Study, Surviving the Heat, Motorcycle Shows and Traction Control

Episode 15 (ignore Cristy's last words on this one, she meant 15!)

http://www.moterrific.com/mp3s/Moterrific-07212013-Episode15.mp3

Topics for discussion at the watercooler include:

• The "Motorcycle Vagina" controversy. What is this crap you ask? Well, we're going to tell you.
  • http://gearchic.com/2013/07/11/motorcycle-vagina-wtf/
  • http://rhrealitycheck.org/article/2013/07/12/north-carolina-motorcycle-abortion-bill-passes-house-will-protect-women-from-vaginal-organisms-says-supporter/
  • http://m.funnyordie.com/videos/87be7156f5/republicans-get-in-my-vagina
• Results of a Lane Splitting Study released
  • More women are lane splitting
  • http://www.dealernews.com/dealernews/article/more-women-riders-are-lane-splitting-california-study
• BMW Recalls
  • http://www.americanmotorcyclist.com/news/13-07-11/BMW_issues_recall_for_certain_2013_models.aspx
• Motorcycle Show Dates for 2013-2014 have been announced
  • http://www.motorcycleshows.com/news/2013-2014-progressive-international-motorcycle-shows%C2%AE-fact-sheet
  • Kicks off at San Mateo! Long Beach and NYC are back to back?!
• What is Traction Control when it comes to motorcycles? Do you need it? Why or Why Not?
• Gear Discussion: 
  • Baselayers! Why are they as important as your outer layer of gear??
  • Icebreakers Merino Wool Baselayers
    • http://us.icebreaker.com/on/demandware.store/Sites-IB-US-Site/en/Home-Page 
    • End of Season Sale 30% Off now thru August 12, 2013
  • Other ways to stay Cool while riding:
    • http://www.revzilla.com/search?query=cool+vests&commit=Search 
    • http://www.gizmag.com/entrosys-motorcycle-air-conditioner/14205/