Ladies Night at the D-Store!

A celebration of women motorcyclists will take place at Dainese’s D-Store Orange County. The first ever Ladies’ Night at the D-Store will feature guest speakers, educational presentations, music, food and fun.
Featured speaker Christina Shook, author of “Chicks on Bikes”, will offer a fun and informative presentation on what it means to be a woman motorcyclist, and there will be other presentations by Westside Motorcycle Academy, a woman-owned riding school in Los Angeles, as well as a motorcycle gear presentation by Dainese, all geared for beginner as well as experienced riders. There will be a free raffle with exciting prizes, and special deals on Dainese ladies gear. Check out Christina's blog here
"http://cshook.wordpress.com/2010/08/13/chicks-on-bikes-comes-to-los-angeles-angels-rev-their-engines/

At 6:00 pm on Thursday August 19th, the D-Store will close and then re-open only to women. This is a great opportunity to meet other women riders from all over Southern California.

Leathers of Champions Exhibit

The D-Store Orange County is hosting a limited-time showing of “Leathers Of Champions” a museum-like display of leather suits from famous motorcycle roadracers of the past 25 years.
There’s a lot of history here- some of these suits carried the rider to a World Championship! Highlights include suits from:
Eddie Lawson’s 1986 500GP championship year on a Marlboro Yamaha;
Troy Bayliss’ 2004 Marlboro Ducati MotoGP team;
Max Biaggi’s 2003 Camel Honda and 2001 Marlboro Yamaha MotoGP teams;
Nine-time World Champion Valentino Rossi;
Plus other suits from current AMA Superbike riders like BlakeYoung and Chris Ulrich.
You can see the development of racing protection technology through the years, from the design of knee pucks to titanium armor, as Dainese has always been at the forefront of racing safety.
Leathers of Champions is a free exhibit, hosted by the D-Store Orange County, 1645 Superior Ave., Costa Mesa, California. For more information call (949) 650-2300 or email d-store.orangecounty@dainese.com

Max Biaggi at Dainese D-Store Orange County

On Saturday May 22, the D-Store Orange County had a very special guest- four-time world 250GP champion, winner of 13 500GP and MotoGP races, and current World Superbike star Max Biaggi!

The Aprilia Alitalia race pilot is having an amazing season so far, and is currently in first place in the World Superbike Championship. His Aprilia RSV4 is possibly the fastest bike on the track, and Max is using all of his considerable experience to make the most of it.

During his visit, Max was kind enough to sit down for an interview in front of approximately 250 fans, some of which drove several hours to see him. During the interview, Biaggi was smiling, personable, and offered insight into what it takes to compete at a world championship level. When asked about MotoGP’s rule change to 1000cc in 2012, and whether he will ride an RSV4 based MotoGP bike, Max’s response, said with a laugh, was “in 2012 I will be a grandfather”. Not really.

After the interview, Biaggi gracefully signed autographs for almost two hours! Fans walked away with autographed posters, fairing, hats, even a few brand new Dainese one-piece racing suits signed by Biaggi. Nearly everyone got a picture taken with the champion as well.

Max has worn Dainese gear throughout his long career, and has contributed to Dainese’s safety research. He believes in nothing but the best.

Born in Rome, Italy, Max Biaggi now resides in Monaco and near Los Angeles. He was in town getting ready for the Utah round of World Superbike May 30, which he won handily.

In addition to hanging out with a world champion, D-Store visitors also got to try out some new Aprilia motorcycles and scooters, courtesy of Aprilia USA. A fleet of demo bikes included the Shiver, Mana, SXV550, SR50 and Tuono.

Max Biaggi Personal Appearance at D-Store

The D-Store Orange County is excited to host an afternoon with Max Biaggi. The World Superbike and former MotoGP star will be sharing his thoughts about the 2010 WSBK Championship and answering questions from the audience, with an autograph session to follow. Max has believed in Dainese gear throughout his long career.

After four rounds, Biaggi sits in second place in the 2010 WSBK world championship. He has four world 250GP titles to his credit, as well as 13 wins in 500GP/MotoGP. Born in Rome, Italy, he now resides in Monaco and the U.S.

Beginning at 10:00 am, you’ll be able to try out a new Aprilia motorcycle, courtesy of Aprilia USA. Max Biaggi’s interview and autograph session begins at 12 noon, with complimentary Max Biaggi posters for everyone.

The D-Store Orange County is Dainese’s flagship showroom in Southern California. One of only two D-Stores in the U.S., inside you’ll find Dainese’s full collection of riding gear, as well as legendary AGV helmets, as worn by the world’s top racing champions.

D-Store Orange County

1645 Superior Ave.

Costa Mesa, CA 92627

(949) 650-2300

d-store.orangecounty@dainese.com

facebook.com/dstoreorangecounty

D-Store Staffer Wins Downhill

The D-Store's Corey Pond won first place in his Sport class in the Fontana City Nationals downhill mountain bike race on Sunday March 28 2010! This is only his second full year of racing, and he's excited to be doing so well. Dainese's Art Aguilar is also a downhill competitor, competing in Expert class. Both Corey and Art are experts in Dainese mountain bike gear, and ready to answer any questions you might have. The D-Store keeps a large selection of Dainese mtb gear in stock, and new 2010 styles are arriving now!

Dainese Gear Shipped Nationwide!

There are only two D-Stores in all the U.S., and both are in California. However, we can ship Dainese and AGV products anywhere in the country, in fact we do this almost every day. The D-Store Orange County carries more than 65 styles of Dainese jackets, plus pants, boots, gloves, accessories, and casual apparel- far more than any other U.S. dealer. What this means to you is this: If you see a Dainese product online that you just can't find locally, you need to call us! We'll fit you over the phone, and if it's in stock, it will ship out within 24 hours. 1-949-650-2300, and we're open from 10am to 6pm PST Tuesday thru Saturday, and Noon to 5pm Sunday.

Diesel Helmets & Accessories

Protect your beautiful mind with an internationally-famous Diesel helmet, now available at the D-Store! We've got the helmets in four colors (see photo) plus the highly-sought-after smoke tinted visors! These high quality helmets are manufactured in partnership with AGV, the helmet of choice for world champions like Valentino Rossi, Giacomo Agostini, and more. Call today, or better yet, come down to Costa Mesa and try one on.

Full Metal Racer Gloves: Now on SALE!

Dainese Full Metal Racer gloves are amazing, and have received the highest marks in magazine reviews. The look, the feel, and the protection are everything you're looking for in a pro-level roadracing glove. For 2010, Dainese has introduced the Full Metal Pro Gloves, which are very similar, BUT this makes the Full Metal Racers officially "discontinued", which means we can put 'em on SALE! 30% off the regular price! And we just received a new shipment of Full Metal Racers in BLACK, the most popular color. They won't last long! Call the D-Store at 949-650-2300, we can ship them just about anywhere.

Welcome to the D-Store Orange County

Hi, and welcome to the D-Store Orange County, Southern California's exclusive showroom for all things Dainese and AGV. We've got the finest selection of premium quality riding gear you're likely to find anywhere in the U.S! Call us at 949-650-2300 for information on our product line, store events, or just to say hi. We're located in Costa Mesa, California at 1645 Superior Ave., and we're open every day except Monday.