In this installment of Loud Pipes we discuss our 2016 predictions and find out who did the best and then we make our 2017 predictions. There was a little riding over the past week as Rich and Jon meet up for some BBQ at a sweet place - Pik-n-Pig.
2016 Predictions* Rich: + Electric bikes/car sales will decrease due to cheap gas/oil prices - (0) + Larger front wheels has hit peak and decrease (1) + New custom tread comes out in 2016 (2) + Something new from HD - for new/women riders (0) + Once ride the Ducati Multistrada enduro but don't like/not for me (2) * Jon: + Increased range for electric bikes and increase in sales again - (1) + Bike manufacturers adding forced induction - (0) + Rich ride the Guzzi flying fortress, is happy, and sells the Harley (1) + Subaru continues high safety rating (2) + Rico will buys Wendy a motorcycle (0) + Bryce gets a bike (2) * Rico: + Indian and Victory increase in number sale (2) + Zero leads electric bike sales (0) + Scrambler sales order, Ducati, Triumph, (Yamaha next to do a scrambler) (1) + Naked bikes - KTM 390 Duke (0) + Sportster and Street from HD sales increase. (2)
2017 Predictions* Rich: + Rico get a bike - on/off road over 250cc + Indian does some type of water cooling for touring bikes + Conflict between aftermarket modifications and bike warranties around exhaust comes to a head * Jon: + Rico get a bike... ADV class + Harley wins American Flat Track championship. + Indian releases a new bike model + More vintage style looking bikes * Rico: + Rich doesn't start project bike + Bryce gets a new bike before Rich does + There will be no new Bobber style bikes from manufacturers + HD puts Mil8 in all bikes except Sportster and Street series * Rider of Loud Pipes!: + Mark A: - Indian will continue expanding its part and accessories line-up - HD 2018 will expand the 107 to the Softail and Dyna lines. - HD will start to scare away customers if they start to restrict warranty claims on non OEM parts. + Micah: - Line between ADV/Upright sport touring will continue to blur - More new mini ADV bikes like the G310GS or VStrom 300x + Zyon: - HD in 2018 will expand the 107 to the Softail and Dyna lines.
EVENTS:* Easyriders Bike Show Charlotte, NC January 21, 2017 * Rolex 24 hours at Daytona - Daytona, FL January 28-29, 2017 * American Flat Track Race - Charlotte, NC April 1, 2017 * Moto Vlogger Spring Mountain Ride - April 7, 2017 (Location TBD)
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Running time: 1 hour 27 minutes
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