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1. Two Wheel Tuesday this week is @ the flagship Dainese store in SoHo

2. Throwback to the haze in NYC last week; reply to this email with pics of you riding in it and maybe I’ll do a contest or something

3. Oddly specific driving laws by state; and wtf does it mean to disrobe a car?

4. Peak Design makes the best riding backpack that is not a riding backpack

5. Check out Wicked Wednesdays in the city for a change of pace from Two Wheel Tuesdays

6. Revzilla in Brooklyn is hosting an event to celebrate one year later this month

All the content on NYC MOTO is now free

I launched NYC MOTO because I am a rider and am passionate about the community around riding in and around NYC.

But I’ll be blunt. Writing this newsletter and running this as a business takes a ton of time and NYC MOTO will need to make money at some point for the newsletter to be sustainable. That’s just the reality of it and we’ll get there.

However, I am a firm believer in making content free for everyone and providing immense value to beginners as well as more seasoned riders in and around NYC. Having experienced the very best that the city has to offer in terms of rides, groups, and events has been so incredibly helpful for me as a rider and I want to share as much of that as possible with everyone else.

All of the content, including all of our ride guides, is now free and will continue to be free for the foreseeable future

🛠️ What’s going on with the area’s service departments?

Tell me if this sounds familiar: You roll up to Brooklyn Moto (seriously, Mark is a genius), Triumph Brooklyn, Cross Country Cycle in Metuchen, or Hudson Valley Cycles in Ossining, hoping for a quick and simple service for your beloved bike.

But what do they tell you? Brace yourself for the news – the next available slot isn't until August. August! And no, it's not because they lack enough lifts or bays to get the job done. The real issue lies in something far more elusive – a scarcity of properly trained technicians.

Let’s dig a bit deeper.

A primary contributing factor to the shortage of motorcycle technicians is the evolving nature of the industry itself. As motorcycles become more advanced and incorporate complex technologies, the demand for specialized expertise grows exponentially. From intricate electronic systems to finely tuned fuel injection setups, modern motorcycles require technicians with up-to-date knowledge and skills. However, the available pool of technicians often struggles to keep pace with these advancements, leading to extended service times and delayed repairs. I won’t even speak to generational differences in work ethic & expectations; that’s an entirely different newsletter.

Until we see service departments with more techs, get to working on your own bike. Do the 🛢️ oil change, 🩸 bleed your own brakes/clutch fluid, replace your own 🛞 tires, flush your 🧊 coolant, lube your own ⛓️ chain, change your 🛑 brake pads, and enjoy the fruits of your own labor.

Additionally, the lack of awareness and promotion of technical careers (not to mention the relatively low salary) in the motorcycle industry contributes to the scarcity of qualified technicians. While automotive careers typically receive more attention, the motorcycle technician field often remains in the background. This limited exposure translates into fewer individuals considering this profession, exacerbating the shortage of skilled technicians. Addressing this issue requires efforts to raise awareness about the rewarding opportunities within the motorcycle industry and attract new talent to fill the gaps.

By the time Hudson Valley Cycles feels the scarcity of techs, they’re already years behind. Turning the tide requires going all the way back to the drawing board years ago to not only improve education to incorporate the latest systems (assuming there are issues there as well) but also to entice a very different generation to pick up the 🔧.

⛰️ Get to the Cabot Trail

What a labor of fucking love this was.

Honestly, the guide itself does all of the talking so head straight there and make plans this summer to go. I’m shooting for August.

We’ll go over the route itself, lodging, restaurants, fuel & riding considerations, and everything else you need to make the trip a success. What we won’t go over is how to get there; I’ll leave that up to you.

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Until next time!

NYC MOTO

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Don’t forget that this month’s referral contest is still going!

From last week:

Just for this month (June, 2023), I’ll select 3 random referring emails to grab a $50 gift certificate to Revzilla. The more people you refer, the more of a chance you’ll score a gift card. Easy. Grab your link below.