Loud Pipes!: Recent Episodes
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TOPICS: https://sturgis.com/ https://fullthrottlesaloon.com/ https://www.ridepre.com/ https://carolinamotorsportspark.com/ https://virnow.com/ 2006 GSX-R 1000 first on track, CMP Aug 2022 https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/e/e9f8d2eb-9140-4ae8-8ade-c38bd0c47027/ccLdxswB.jpeg photo: Raul Jerez - https://www.highsidephoto.com/
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Isle of Man TT 2022! TT+ https://ttplus.iomttraces.com/ Race stats https://iomttraces.com/racing/page/tt-2022-results/ Five deaths (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/fb-10906015/A-timeline-Isle-Man-TT-deaths-2022.html) Rich won a new track bike :)
IOMTT sidecar sticker via mixup, look to the left of the number 19
We want to thank all of our guests, supporters, listeners, and friends over the past 6 years and 196 episodes. The show has come to an end, but we are still around hosting the MPC and Meetups. https://www.motorcyclepodcasterschallenge.com https://www.loudpipes.net/2021meetup The show website will remain and you can always reach us here (https://www.rdubstudios.com/feedback2/). Thanks, Rich, Rico, Jon, and Bacon
Bacon’s new T7 (https://www.yamahamotorsports.com/adventure-touring/models/tenere-700) is here! Track day update from CMP (https://www.carolinamotorsportspark.com) with Track Day Winner (https://trackdaywinner.com)
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MotoAmerica Season ending race and the “Drag Specialties King of the Baggers” * More on the baggers from the man behind the baggers (https://motoamerica.com/podcast-more-on-the-baggers-from-the-man-behind-the-baggers/) * Results of the inaugural race (http://www.motoamericaregistration.com/Results/2020/LAGUNA/20_11_LAGUNA_KTB_R1_res.pdf) New or newly updated bikes for 2021 we are excited about * Triumph Trident (https://www.triumphmotorcycles.com/motorcycles/roadsters/trident) * 2021 MT-09 is all new (https://www.roadracingworld.com/news/yamahas-all-new-mt-09-has-more-power-more-tech-less-weight/) Yamaha MT-09 (https://www.yamahamotorsports.com/hyper-naked/models/mt-09) * MV Agusta Rush 1000 (https://www.mvagusta.com/en/rush-1000) * Serial 1 by Harley-Davidson (https://www.serial1.com)
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A great time was had by all at the 2020 Loud Pipes meetup. This episode attempts to recap and relive those good times and share that with everyone. Plus we talk a little about thoughts for the 2021 meetup, stay tuned! Get a free motorcycle rental day and support the show with a referral to Twisted Road (https://www.loudpipes.net/twistedroad) Subscribe to RDub Studios Insiders Newsletter (http://eepurl.com/bFhu-1)
TOPICS: Meetup details (https://www.loudpipes.net/2020meetup) Some of us will be on the way by the time you hear this episode This recording took place on Saturday night 10/03/2020 With a hurricane in the gulf, we are keeping an eye on the weather Weather Channel (https://weather.com/weather/tenday/l/7801d3de34d572b0d04422eb3e93ba2befa8ee8d92d606ead6f58155741ab541#detailIndex5) Dark Sky (https://darksky.net/forecast/35.3642,-84.297/us12/en) Accuweather (https://www.accuweather.com/en/us/tellico-plains/37385/weather-forecast/2125066) Weather Channel as of 5pm 10/6/2020 https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/e/e9f8d2eb-9140-4ae8-8ade-c38bd0c47027/o6vr4_en.jpeg (https://weather.com/weather/radar/interactive/l/7801d3de34d572b0d04422eb3e93ba2befa8ee8d92d606ead6f58155741ab541?base=roadsDark&zoom=6&overlays=tropicalstorms,tropicalstormshistorical&storm=delta) Get a free motorcycle rental day and support the show with a referral to Twisted Road (https://www.loudpipes.net/twistedroad) Subscribe to RDub Studios Insiders Newsletter (http://eepurl.com/bFhu-1)
Allen Garrison joins us to talk about his Iron Butt 100 Coast to Coast to Coast insanity. You may recall Allen from episode 157 or the many track days he and Rich have attended. That is insanity! 100CCC - Allen Garrison https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/e/e9f8d2eb-9140-4ae8-8ade-c38bd0c47027/1kRix_Ya.jpeg
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Check out the so you want to ride a motorcycle (https://www.soyouwanttorideamotorcycle.com/episodes) podcast by Old Man Slacker :) Episodes we may have referred to during this episode: Episode 057: Manny Bastos from the Riders Academy at NYST (https://www.soyouwanttorideamotorcycle.com/057) Episode 054: N2 on Motorcycling, Track Days and Endurance Racing (https://www.soyouwanttorideamotorcycle.com/054) Episode 041: How to Achieve "Cornering Confidence" (https://www.soyouwanttorideamotorcycle.com/041) Episode 039: Getting On Track with Heroic Racing Apparel (https://www.soyouwanttorideamotorcycle.com/039) Episode 029: Dave Moss Tuning on Fitting Your Motorcycle to You (https://www.soyouwanttorideamotorcycle.com/029) Episode 019: A Twist of the Wrist with Keith Code (https://www.soyouwanttorideamotorcycle.com/019) Episode 009: Interview with Fast Eddie from Motojitsu (https://www.soyouwanttorideamotorcycle.com/009) Links to other sites referenced during this episode: * California Superbike School (https://superbikeschool.com) * New York Safety Track (http://nyst.com) * Dave Moss Tuning (https://davemosstuning.com) * Yamaha Champions Riding School (https://ridelikeachampion.com) * New Jersey Motorsports Park (https://njmp.com) * Riders Academy on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/RidersAcademyNY/) * Twist of the Wrist II by Keith Code (https://www.amazon.com/Twist-Wrist-Vol-High-Performance-Motorcycle/dp/0965045021/) * MotoAmerica (https://motoamerica.com) * Heroic Racing (https://www.heroicracing.com) * Alpinestars tech-air (https://www.alpinestars.com/pages/tech-air) * Klim Ai-1 Airbag Vest (https://www.klim.com/Ai-1-Airbag-Vest-3046-000)
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Sturgis 2020 recap with Dangerous Dave as our guest. Some pics of the trip below Grasshoppers 1 https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/e/e9f8d2eb-9140-4ae8-8ade-c38bd0c47027/Fu1Zjkez.jpg Grasshoppers 2 https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/e/e9f8d2eb-9140-4ae8-8ade-c38bd0c47027/-9xVqeDf.jpg Grasshoppers 3 https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/e/e9f8d2eb-9140-4ae8-8ade-c38bd0c47027/dYIgooy0.jpg Sturgis Bison https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/e/e9f8d2eb-9140-4ae8-8ade-c38bd0c47027/g8rxQFkf.jpg Sturgis Jon 2 https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/e/e9f8d2eb-9140-4ae8-8ade-c38bd0c47027/MCegfDE7.jpg Jon Sturgis https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/e/e9f8d2eb-9140-4ae8-8ade-c38bd0c47027/XLdYkW39.jpg Get a free motorcycle rental day and support the show with a referral to Twisted Road (https://www.loudpipes.net/twistedroad) Subscribe to RDub Studios Insiders Newsletter (http://eepurl.com/bFhu-1)
TOPICS: Jordan Long is our guest to talk racing, track days, kids racing, MotoAmerica, and more J.L. Unlimited podcast radio show (https://www.spreaker.com/user/j.l.unlimited) Jordon on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/JLUnlimitedRacing) and Twitter (https://twitter.com/Mr_long23) MotoAmerica Drag Specialties Baggers Invitational (https://motoamerica.com/teams-announced-for-drag-specialties-king-of-the-baggers-invitational/) Track Day organizations: PRE (https://www.ridepre.com), N2 (https://www.n2td.org), Sportbike Track Time (https://www.sportbiketracktime.com), Legacy Track Dayz (https://www.legacytrackdayz.com), Trackday Winner (https://trackdaywinner.com) Get a free motorcycle rental day and support the show with a referral to Twisted Road (https://www.loudpipes.net/twistedroad) Subscribe to RDub Studios Insiders Newsletter (http://eepurl.com/bFhu-1)
TOPICS: Jon prepares for his trip to Sturgis Rich prepares for his next track day, this time at VIR (https://virnow.com) full course New exhaust for the track R6, pictures below Yearning Satisfaction The idea is to seek out bikes, cars, trucks, or whatever we have wanted for a long time but never purchased or maybe could not afford. This turned out to be more fun than we expected and may have to do this again. Rich * Buell * 2005 Buell XB12R Firebolt locally avail (https://columbia.craigslist.org/mcy/d/lexington-2005-buell-xb12r-firebolt/7154487423.html) * 2008 Buell 1125r locally available (https://charlotte.craigslist.org/mcy/d/fort-mill-buell-1125r/7155808362.html) * 2007 Ulysses Red in UT (https://www.cycletrader.com/listing/2008-Buell-ULYSSES-XB12XT-5013237550) * 2007 Ulysses black TN (https://bumpusharleymurfreesboro.com/Murfreesboro-TN-37129/Used-2007-Buell-Ulysses-XB12X/VDP/55d10369-89c2-4ef0-8ea3-f05a85707833) * Kawasaki ZRX 1200R * 2005 Eddie Lawson Green and he signed it! (https://www.cycletrader.com/listing/2005-Kawasaki-ZRX-1200R-5013155170)($5,500) * 2002 Closer to home in red (https://www.cycletrader.com/listing/2002-Kawasaki-ZRX-1200R-5013030077) ($4,900) * 2004 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 - LeMans Commemorative Edition * One in TX with over 100k miles (https://www.carfax.com/vehicle/1G1YY12S145124554) ($17.5k) * Nice 2003 Z06 red on BaT (https://bringatrailer.com/listing/2003-chevrolet-corvette-z06-27/) ($19k) * 03 Seneca blue locally (https://charlotte.craigslist.org/ctd/d/newry-2003-chevrolet-corvette-z06-low/7150697988.html)($21.9k) * Another 03 in blue (https://greenville.craigslist.org/cto/d/six-mile-2003-corvette-z06-anniversary/7160407720.html)($21k) * 04 in Red Charlotte (https://charlotte.craigslist.org/cto/d/shelby-2004-z06-corvette/7149850774.html) ($21k) * Chevrolet 454SS * https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1990-chevrolet-1990-c1500-454ss-22k-miles/ (https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1990-chevrolet-1990-c1500-454ss-22k-miles/) * https://winstonsalem.craigslist.org/cto/d/stokesdale-ss-pick-up-truck/7151827626.html (https://winstonsalem.craigslist.org/cto/d/stokesdale-ss-pick-up-truck/7151827626.html) Jon * Spyder F3-S Daytona Turbo (https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2016/02/19/spyder-f3-turbo-concept-150-horsepower-can-am/) (they did a prototype) - did not plan to produce. * 1983-1988 Chevrolet Moto Carlo SS (https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/vehicledetails.xhtml?listingId=530011871&zip=27713&referrer=%2Fcars-for-sale%2Fsearchresults.xhtml%3Fzip%3D27713%26city%3DDurham%26startYear%3D1983%26incremental%3Dall%26endYear%3D1988%26modelCodeList%3DCHEVMONT%26makeCodeList%3DCHEV%26sortBy%3Drelevance%26location%3D%255Bobject%2BObject%255D%26state%3DNC%26firstRecord%3D0%26marketExtension%3Dinclude%26searchRadius%3D0%26isNewSearch%3Dfalse&startYear=1983&numRecords=25&firstRecord=0&endYear=1988&modelCodeList=CHEVMONT&makeCodeList=CHEV&searchRadius=0&makeCode1=CHEV&modelCode1=CHEVMONT&clickType=listing) * 1972 VW Super Beetle (https://classiccars.com/listings/view/1125015/1974-volkswagen-super-beetle-for-sale-in-cadillac-michigan-49601) * 1994 Ford F-250 XLT Turbo Diesel (https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/vehicledetails.xhtml?listingId=525283225&zip=27713&referrer=%2Fcars-for-sale%2Fsearchresults.xhtml%3Fzip%3D27713%26fuelTypeGroup%3DDSL%26city%3DDurham%26startYear%3D1994%26incremental%3Dall%26endYear%3D1996%26modelCodeList%3DF250%26makeCodeList%3DFORD%26transmissionCodes%3DAUT%26listingTypes%3DUSED%26sortBy%3Drelevance%26location%3D%255Bobject%2BObject%255D%26state%3DNC%26firstRecord%3D0%26marketExtension%3Dinclude%26searchRadius%3D0%26isNewSearch%3Dfalse&listingTypes=USED&startYear=1994&numRecords=25&firstRecord=0&endYear=1996&modelCodeList=F250&makeCodeList=FORD&searchRadius=0&makeCode1=FORD&modelCode1=F250&clickType=listing) Bacon * 1977 HD Superglide Shovelhead * https://www.cycletrader.com/listing/1977-Harley-Davidson--FXE-FX-Superglide-Shovelhead-Wide-Glide-5013125596 (https://www.cycletrader.com/listing/1977-Harley-Davidson--FXE-FX-Superglide-Shovelhead-Wide-Glide-5013125596) * 1994 Kawasaki Zx-7 https://raresportbikesforsale.com/ninja-glory-low-mileage-1994-kawasaki-zx7/ (https://raresportbikesforsale.com/ninja-glory-low-mileage-1994-kawasaki-zx7/) * 1971 Mustang Mach I https://classics.autotrader.com/classic-cars/1971/ford/mustang/101335203 (https://classics.autotrader.com/classic-cars/1971/ford/mustang/101335203) * 1978 Chevrolet Suburban https://classics.autotrader.com/classic-cars/1978/chevrolet/suburban/101208802 (https://classics.autotrader.com/classic-cars/1978/chevrolet/suburban/101208802) New exhaust for R6 from MIVV R6 new exhaust MIIV https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/e/e9f8d2eb-9140-4ae8-8ade-c38bd0c47027/xTVDxt9t.jpeg MIVV exhaust https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/e/e9f8d2eb-9140-4ae8-8ade-c38bd0c47027/WpByMW4t.jpeg Get a free motorcycle rental day and support the show with a referral to Twisted Road (https://www.loudpipes.net/twistedroad) Subscribe to RDub Studios Insiders Newsletter (http://eepurl.com/bFhu-1)
TOPICS: Our special guest for this episode is Mike Grady, a writer and technical expert for MOTORCYCLEiD (http://motorcycleid.com/) Currently riding a 2003 Harley-Davidson Road King Classic Has owned over 20 motorcycles in his 48 years of riding and has the stories to go along with it Mike's "eight days a week" selections 78 or 79 Ducati 900ss black and gold (http://www.classicsportbikesforsale.com/black-gold-1978-ducati-900ss-for-sale/) 75 BMW R90S Daytona Orange (https://www.bike-urious.com/daytona-orange-in-canada-1975-bmw-r90s/) 71 Moto Guzzi V7 in sport green (https://www.returnofthecaferacers.com/moto-guzzi-cafe-racer/motoguzzi-v7-caferacer/) 1930-39 Harley-Davidson (http://planete-biker.com/harley-davidson_1930.php) 79 Yamaha RD400F Daytona Special (https://www.motorcycleclassics.com/classic-japanese-motorcycles/yamaha-rd400f-daytona-special-zmsz13jazbea) 71 Norton Commando (https://andover-norton.co.uk/en/our-bikes/detail/269) 68 Triumph Bonneville (http://www.bike-urious.com/31-miles-1968-triumph-bonneville-t120r/) Project: Honda NR 750 (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Honda_NR) Troy Corser gets cheeky during overtake at Revival (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yHNZaHcP3eg) Get a free motorcycle rental day and support the show with a referral to Twisted Road (https://www.loudpipes.net/twistedroad) Subscribe to RDub Studios Insiders Newsletter (http://eepurl.com/bFhu-1)
More planning to discuss for the Loud Pipes meetup as Jon and Bacon headed to Tellico Plains for another meetup with the MotoNobodies. Religion Of Sports | The Space Between | Full Episode (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zMv0ETbbYdk) Rich works on the R6 with a hacksaw, what could possibly go wrong? hacksaw progress https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/e/e9f8d2eb-9140-4ae8-8ade-c38bd0c47027/scu_nhzr.jpeg r6 front brake master cylinder rebuild https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/e/e9f8d2eb-9140-4ae8-8ade-c38bd0c47027/k_ss2Y0l.jpeg Get a free motorcycle rental day and support the show with a referral to Twisted Road (https://www.loudpipes.net/twistedroad) Subscribe to RDub Studios Insiders Newsletter (http://eepurl.com/bFhu-1)
Special guest for this episode, Bryce Warfield joins to review his Dad's first track day of 2020, MotoAmerica, and Supercross! TOPICS: First track day of 2020 at CMP with PRE Session 5 - R6 (https://youtu.be/8UFa4pb46mg) Session 6 - R6 (https://youtu.be/8UFa4pb46mg) Session 8 - Interceptor (https://youtu.be/_E3ve2cJpJc) MotoAmerica (https://motoamerica.com) completed round 1 at Road America Supercross (https://www.supercrosslive.com) is back to racing and we discuss the season to this point May 30 - CMP with PRE - R6 - 1 https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/e/e9f8d2eb-9140-4ae8-8ade-c38bd0c47027/uzF7_K41.jpeg May 30 - CMP with PRE - Interceptor - 1 https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/e/e9f8d2eb-9140-4ae8-8ade-c38bd0c47027/04JuN0gI.jpeg Photos: Raul Jerez - Highside Photo (https://www.highsidephoto.com/) Get a free motorcycle rental day and support the show with a referral over at Twisted Road (https://www.loudpipes.net/twistedroad) Subscribe to RDub Studios Insiders Newsletter (http://eepurl.com/bFhu-1)
TOPICS: New Exhaust for Jon Bacon rides the LiveWire Suggestions for Harley-Davidson Track day #1 for 2020 May 30th Get a free motorcycle rental day and support the show with a referral from Twisted Road (https://www.loudpipes.net/twistedroad) Subscribe to RDub Studios Insiders Newsletter (http://eepurl.com/bFhu-1)
TOPICS: What we like and dislike about our bikes Lunch at Pik n Pig (http://pik-n-pig.com/) This episode is also available in video (https://youtu.be/GzCgT-2BYdE) on our YouTube channel (https://youtu.be/GzCgT-2BYdE) Get a free motorcycle rental day and support the show with a referral over at Twisted Road (https://www.loudpipes.net/twistedroad) Subscribe to RDub Studios Insiders Newsletter (http://eepurl.com/bFhu-1)
LINKS FOR EPISODE 181: Austin Rothbard, Founder and CEO of Twisted Road (https://www.twistedroad.com/ref/loudpipes)is our special guest Previously appeared on episode 160 (https://www.loudpipes.net/160) Vegas roads and routes (https://www.twistedroad.com/blog/posts/ask-the-locals-favorite-las-vegas-routes-and-stops) 9 Ways to escape Coronavirus on two wheels (https://www.twistedroad.com/blog/posts/9-ways-to-escape-coronavirus-on-two-wheels) Nashville city guide (https://www.twistedroad.com/blog/posts/ask-the-locals-nashville-motorcycle-trip-planner) Austin roads by the locals (https://www.twistedroad.com/blog/posts/austin-area-roads-routes-and-roadside-stops) Twisted Road referral program (https://www.twistedroad.com/blog/posts/free-ride-how-can-you-and-all-of-your-friends-rent-motorcycles-for-free) Twisted Road insurance program info (https://www.twistedroad.com/blog/posts/how-does-twisted-roads-motorcycle-rental-insurance-work) Subscribe to RDub Studios Insiders Newsletter (http://eepurl.com/bFhu-1)
FUN WITH MOTORCYCLE AUDIO Single KTM RC390 (https://youtu.be/Fo44HnOpuLE?t=204) KLR650 (https://youtu.be/ZVZeI9_vyRc?t=369) V-twin HD through the years - YouTube channel named Harley-Davidson Breakout (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4eV7NFF0SwU) 143 ci HD start and dyno (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gyiy0FFAKeE) HD 52 panhead (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eTIluH5olsQ&t=203s) Indian Chieftain - 111 Lloydz 585 cams (https://youtu.be/7VSOJFVKUNM?t=495) KTM 1290 Super Duke R (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FV_XCW0MFvI) Moto Guzzi Lario Aero 750 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Ql0a-l7mAI) CX500 turbo (https://youtu.be/Ttpc775-z8k?t=133) Parallel twin KTM 790 (https://youtu.be/wmosST7JpPM?t=52) Triumph 1200 (https://youtu.be/e4ACLTz5ScQ?t=280) Boxer twin BMW R1250 GS (https://youtu.be/fufvGbdolrY?t=162) L twin Ducati Monster 1200 S (https://youtu.be/_In6vUB4pt0?t=12) Triples Yamaha CP3 FJ09 (https://youtu.be/BYKt4k2NKUk?t=17) Triumph Daytona 675 (https://youtu.be/7UBIVO7q06E?t=12) Can-AM Spyder 1330 Rotax (https://youtu.be/ns3-x4URJWM) Inline four We like Screamers (https://youtu.be/2aahkTTA6nU) H2, H2R (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ilpt2U5ISrM) R1M Akrapovic exhaust (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R1xCbQUiXHY) V-4 Honda Interceptor - onramp audio, sorry no video Aprilia RSV4 (https://youtu.be/IwcN68F325w?t=112) Motus MST - custom 4-2-1 exhaust (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n-CjpdzQZYQ) Ducati Panagale V4 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ur_nTU6jddA) Flat four Honda GL1000/1100 - Randak supercharged edition (https://youtu.be/-FfzTehFezc?t=8) Flat six Modern Gold Wing (https://youtu.be/eMf-3PMlBx8?t=12) Inline six BMW K series (https://youtu.be/n_LVPe2Xqbs?t=47) Honda CBX (https://youtu.be/vVWaJxxslP0?t=22) Honda RC166 - 250cc GP racer (https://youtu.be/o57JwibqCb8?t=265) V-8 Franz V8 (https://youtu.be/KyP7lCO6WBg?t=38) PGM (https://youtu.be/cIm3_HDv8YE?t=96) V-12 Kawasaki 2300cc (https://youtu.be/om2f7jOvRxk?t=72) Rotary Hercules W-200 (https://youtu.be/xu53wjxbJN4?t=321) Reference Information https://wp.bikebandit.com/blog/guide-to-types-of-motorcycle-engines (https://wp.bikebandit.com/blog/guide-to-types-of-motorcycle-engines) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Motorcycle_engine (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Motorcycle_engine) https://www.slothdesign.com/technology/23-types-of-motorcycle-engines (https://www.slothdesign.com/technology/23-types-of-motorcycle-engines) Instead of support this week, please help people in need throughout your community. Subscribe to RDub Studios Insiders Newsletter (http://eepurl.com/bFhu-1) Past Newsletters (https://us10.campaign-archive.com/home/?u=8960adadff6c02d243c15c9ed&id=aafc9efc0c)
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Neil Jones is our special guest for this episode to talk about the Talimena Rally for 2020. We encourage everyone to visit the links below and please dontate to this great cause or better yet, signup and join the Rally! Bacon is working on plans to go and perhaps more of us will tag along. :) Sign up for the event, become a sponsor, or leave a donation (https://events.eventzilla.net/e/talimena-rally-cruisin-for-stjude-research-hospital--2138757371?fbclid=IwAR2q7bC-0AgMxSGMAAl91ElAKvxht_cd1iOCI32sXlkwZVqCpFvxNbSWpVw) TOPICS: 2020 Talimena Rally signup (https://events.eventzilla.net/e/talimena-rally-cruisin-for-stjude-research-hospital--2138757371?fbclid=IwAR2q7bC-0AgMxSGMAAl91ElAKvxht_cd1iOCI32sXlkwZVqCpFvxNbSWpVw) Talimena Rally website (https://yammerhammer09.wixsite.com/cruisin-for-st-jude) Facebook Group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/569646296413955/) or contact Neil directly at 903-276-6884 EVENTS: Subscribe to RDub Studios Insiders Newsletter (http://eepurl.com/bFhu-1) Past Newsletters (https://us10.campaign-archive.com/home/?u=8960adadff6c02d243c15c9ed&id=aafc9efc0c)
Rolex 24 at Daytona Good assortment of photos from the event (http://www.rdubstudios.com/rolex24daytona2020) Bacon Wrenching on his Dyna Dyna repair 1 https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/e/e9f8d2eb-9140-4ae8-8ade-c38bd0c47027/mwSBYqpQ.jpg Dyna repair 2 https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/e/e9f8d2eb-9140-4ae8-8ade-c38bd0c47027/BZSnuVJo.jpg Dyna repair 3 https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/e/e9f8d2eb-9140-4ae8-8ade-c38bd0c47027/kxkC6bOA.jpg dyna repair 4 https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/e/e9f8d2eb-9140-4ae8-8ade-c38bd0c47027/4jTiREKD.jpg dyna repair 5 https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/e/e9f8d2eb-9140-4ae8-8ade-c38bd0c47027/WWWDs1pt.jpg dyna repair 6 https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/e/e9f8d2eb-9140-4ae8-8ade-c38bd0c47027/RxRDqWOW.jpg Subscribe to RDub Studios Insiders Newsletter (http://eepurl.com/bFhu-1) Past Newsletters (https://us10.campaign-archive.com/home/?u=8960adadff6c02d243c15c9ed&id=aafc9efc0c)
Annual Predictions - 2020 2019 scoring (tie Jon and Rich) * 2 points, correct prediction, unanimous among the group or evidence to prove it 1 point, yeah you were on the right path, but not 100% or cannot prove or not unanimous 0 points, you were just wrong Jon * 0 - No dice for Indian AFT 2019 (no championship) * Nope, Indian killed it again * 0 - Indian announces / releases electric * Nope * 2 - Two bikes in Clubhouse * At least Rich * 0 - Harley or Indian release a bike under 500cc * Nope * 2 - Another H2 in Kawasaki line * Yeah baby, the Z H2 (https://www.kawasaki.com/motorcycle/z/hypersport/z-h2) * 0 - we lose another motorcycle manufacturer - signs of overall recession coming and that only spells more bad news for motorcycles * None that I can find Clubhouse Tony T* * 1 - I got a prediction for 2019. I don’t know about the Sportster line but I think the 883 is dead. I predict that when the 2020 lineup is announced that there will be no 883 models. I’ll do you one further and say that only 3 Sportsters will remain come October; The Iron 1200, The 48 and the 1200 XLC (Custom). * Close, all that remains is the 48, Iron 883, Iron 1200, and Roadster * 0 - Come October Harley will announce a Scrambler model based on the Street Rod.... and based on some of the dealership customs I’ve seen it’ll probably be really cool! * Nope 2020 predictions (suggested topics for predicting) Jon * Bike model: Can-AM restyles the F3 * Brand: Harley redesigns the sportster line * Industry: Non-USA manufacturer announces electric motorcycle * Personal: Bacon buys a new bike * Rich does 12k or more miles on bike(s) * Wildcard: Harley sets the price too high $24,999 or more for the Pan America (base model) Bacon * Bike: Kawasaki announces a 2021 model middleweight dual-sport to replace the KLR 650 * Brand: Indian moves powerplus into more current models * Industry: The death of more cruiser models less than 5 * Personal: Rogue buys a Harley * Jon hits 25k miles in one year * Bonus: Triumph launches completely new Tiger 1200 Rich * Bike: Honda rolls out VFR concept on the bike show circuit * Brand: Indian Motorcycle announces plans for their electric line of bikes * Industry: More race teams that are “factory” shift to privateer with factory support * Personal: Jon gets new Spyder * Bacon rides Tiger 900, doesn’t like it cause he’s buying a Pan America * Bonus: Ducati unveils V4 Multistrada Dyno chart from Bacon's Dyna Bacon Dyna - Dyne Chart https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/e/e9f8d2eb-9140-4ae8-8ade-c38bd0c47027/-8OQJ5Xl.jpg Subscribe to RDub Studios Insiders Newsletter (http://eepurl.com/bFhu-1) Past Newsletters (https://us10.campaign-archive.com/home/?u=8960adadff6c02d243c15c9ed&id=aafc9efc0c)
As a world traveler and someone who lives off of their motorcycle, we thought Zee Traveler would be a great person to enlighten us about travel on a budget to help Brother Bacon and company on their Alaska adventures. We also dive into some conversation around travel outside of the United States and we had a great time having Zee as our special guest for this episode. Links from episode 174: www.zeetraveler.com www.facebook.com/zeetraveler www.facebook.com/zeetravelersadventures www.facebook.com/groups/motovagabonds www.bunkabiker.org www.facebook.com/bunkabiker www.facebook.com/groups/babnorthamerica Zee Traveler 1 https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/e/e9f8d2eb-9140-4ae8-8ade-c38bd0c47027/PuyZ-xHo.jpeg Zee Traveler 2 https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/e/e9f8d2eb-9140-4ae8-8ade-c38bd0c47027/Ocd57b6-.jpeg Subscribe to RDub Studios Insiders Newsletter (http://eepurl.com/bFhu-1) Past Newsletters (https://us10.campaign-archive.com/home/?u=8960adadff6c02d243c15c9ed&id=aafc9efc0c)
We get in the holiday season by suggesting some great gift ideas for the motorcyclist in your life. Ted Kettler from Motorcycle Men (http://www.motorcyclemen.us) joins us for the gift picks, recaps his trip to Florida Keys, and gives his take on the New York stop of IMS. TOPICS: Holiday gift ideas: $25 Rich: Shop light (https://www.lowes.com/pd/Lithonia-Lighting-SHLP-Linear-Shop-Light-Common-4-ft-Actual-2-36-in-x-45-43-in/1000704778) ($22) Jon: ROK Straps (https://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/rok-straps-adjustable-straps) ($18) Ted: Gas card $25 shell $50 Rich: Meguiar's Motorcycle Care Kit (https://www.amazon.com/Meguiars-Motorcycle-Care-Kit-Detailing/dp/B0012ZITJQ) ($40) Jon: M3 Cleaning Kit (38.85) Reg Size - Microfiber Tower (https://www.motosport.com/bikemaster-micro-fiber-towel) - Reg - 4.46 Large Size - Microfiber Tower (https://www.motosport.com/bikemaster-micro-fiber-towel) - Reg - 7.16 Honda Polish (https://www.motosport.com/pro-honda-spray-cleaner-and-polish?variant[PHO000O]=PHO000O-X001-Y001) - 4.99 Plexus (https://www.cyclegear.com/helmets/plexus-plastic-cleaner-protectant-polish?gclid=CjwKCAiAuK3vBRBOEiwA1IMhumkgvQ94IYM1DKFPeO3EihAt5CZ5-Eo40yWYR4BDhv7QAsi2CAu0eRoCtA0QAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds)- 17.99 Chemical Guys Car wash (https://www.walmart.com/ip/Chemical-Guys-Citrus-Wash-Gloss-Concentrated-Car-Wash-16-oz/55451911?wmlspartner=wlpa&selectedSellerId=4384&adid=22222222227068531419&wl0=&wl1=g&wl2=c&wl3=302040398371&wl4=pla-538919076222&wl5=1021085&wl6=&wl7=&wl8=&wl9=pla&wl10=113734424&wl11=online&wl12=55451911&veh=sem&gclid=CjwKCAiA27LvBRB0EiwAPc8XWTEwxK607tmtgyVKJtcSxnrfRi--n26FW59ta_VHuyaIOPzYeCesWxoC-_UQAvD_BwE) - 4.25 Ted: Bikebrite Moto Cleaning Kit (https://bikebrite.com/moto-kit) $100 Rich: Motion Pro MP Tool (https://www.motionpro.com/product/08-0161) ($62) Jon QuadLock Mount/Phone Case (https://www.quadlockcase.com/collections/shop-moto?gclid=CjwKCAiA27LvBRB0EiwAPc8XWbworKP_WPu_SfuNVqx7QYm0upKWmW__S8_AYNcXhLFhiAXluvdyzhoCptEQAvD_BwE) (59.90-69.90) Ted: Windzone essential tool kit (https://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/windzone-essential-tool-kit) Rich is installing heated grips with a small issue: Rich heated grips for Interceptor https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/e/e9f8d2eb-9140-4ae8-8ade-c38bd0c47027/j8Fi_6eu.jpg That's not gunna work (new smooth throttle tube on order): heated grip issue with Interceptor https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/e/e9f8d2eb-9140-4ae8-8ade-c38bd0c47027/825WWxfm.jpg Jon gives a review of his new hand guards: Jon hand guards https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/e/e9f8d2eb-9140-4ae8-8ade-c38bd0c47027/9OnVcPpS.jpg Jon hand guards 2 https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/e/e9f8d2eb-9140-4ae8-8ade-c38bd0c47027/5EmtiNLY.jpg Subscribe to RDub Studios Insiders Newsletter (http://eepurl.com/bFhu-1) Past Newsletters (https://us10.campaign-archive.com/home/?u=8960adadff6c02d243c15c9ed&id=aafc9efc0c)
TOPICS: Jon meets up with Ted from Motorcycle Men (https://www.motorcyclemen.us/home) EICMA 2019 - Our Favorites: Rich 2020 BMW S1000 XR (https://www.cycleworld.com/bmw-s-1000-xr/) BST Hypertek (https://www.bikeexif.com/bst-hypertek-electric-motorcycle) Bacon * MV Agusta Rush 1000 (https://www.motorcyclistonline.com/2020-mv-agusta-rush-1000/) * Husqvarna 901 ADV (https://www.thedrive.com/news/30905/inject-husqvarnas-norden-901-concept-adventure-motorcycle-into-your-veins) Jon * HD Bronx (https://www.harley-davidson.com/us/en/motorcycles/future-vehicles/bronx.html) * Aprilia Tuono 660 (https://www.rideapart.com/articles/380771/aprilia-tuono-660-concept-eicma-2019/) Other links and discussion topics: 2020 KTM Super Duke R (https://www.ktm.com/us/naked/1290-super-duke-r/) KTM 390 Adventure (https://www.ktm.com/us/travel/390-adventure/) Kawasaki buys 49.9% share of Bimota and teases with Tesi H2 (https://www.motorcycle.com/mini-features/kawasaki-buys-share-of-bimota-collaborate-on-supercharged-bimota-tesi-h2.html) Husqvarna Norden 901 adventure concept (https://www.motorcycle.com/mini-features/husqvarna-norden-901-adventure-bike-concept.html) HD Pan America (https://www.rideapart.com/photo/4510933/2021-harley-davidson-pan-america/) Xenon, Matrix, and Intelligent light video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BBLbku3FdtY) Audi Q7 Matrix LED and night vision (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=edTMX2QTzd0) If you are interested in joining our next Spoken Wheel episode, please signup here (http://loudpipes.net/spokenwheel). Subscribe to RDub Studios Insiders Newsletter (http://eepurl.com/bFhu-1) Past Newsletters (https://us10.campaign-archive.com/home/?u=8960adadff6c02d243c15c9ed&id=aafc9efc0c)
If you are interested in joining our next Spoken Wheel episode, please signup here (http://loudpipes.net/spokenwheel). TOPICS: Pre-EICMA announcements 2020 Honda Africa Twin (https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.rideapart.com/articles/372350/new-honda-crf1100l-africa-twin-details/amp/) Ducati Streetfighter V4 and V4S (https://www.ducati.com/ww/en/bikes/streetfighter/streetfighter-v4) Ducati Paris Dakar Concept (https://www.advpulse.com/adv-news/ducati-previews-new-paris-dakar-inspired-adventure-bike-concept/) 2020 Kawasaki Z H2 (https://www.rideapart.com/articles/377921/new-2020-kawasaki-zh2-tokyo/) Hints of new BMW S 1000 XR (https://www.cycleworld.com/bmw-s-1000-xr/) Rich demo rides two Harley-Davidson Softails 2020 FatBob 114 (https://www.harley-davidson.com/us/en/motorcycles/fat-bob.html) 2020 H-D FatBob 114 https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/e/e9f8d2eb-9140-4ae8-8ade-c38bd0c47027/rMHPOMZX.jpg 2020 FXDR 114 (https://www.harley-davidson.com/us/en/motorcycles/fxdr-114.html) 2020 H-D FXDR https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/e/e9f8d2eb-9140-4ae8-8ade-c38bd0c47027/2bY4Ff7O.jpg Subscribe to RDub Studios Insiders Newsletter (http://eepurl.com/bFhu-1) Past Newsletters (https://us10.campaign-archive.com/home/?u=8960adadff6c02d243c15c9ed&id=aafc9efc0c)
This episode captures the fun we had over a weekend trip as part of planning for the 2020 Loud Pipes meetup. We stayed in Tellico Plains, TN and covered the planned routes for both meetup days. The weather was fantastic, the roads were amazing, and a great time was had by all. Links and images of interest for this episode: The Ugly Dog Public House (http://www.theuglydogpub.com/) - Highlands, NC Plan was to stay at Hunts Lodge (http://www.huntslodge.com), but due to a reservation mixup, we ended up at Mountain View Cabin Rentals (http://www.tellicologcabins.com/Spirit.htm) The 2020 meetup will be at Hunts! Some of the roads we plan to ride in 2020 Tail of the Dragon (https://tailofthedragon.com/) Cherohola Skyway (http://www.cherohala.org/) Tail of the Dragon https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/e/e9f8d2eb-9140-4ae8-8ade-c38bd0c47027/pIIjaIHQ.jpg Rich and Bacon on Dragon https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/e/e9f8d2eb-9140-4ae8-8ade-c38bd0c47027/r7ektj2e.jpg Dragon with all https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/e/e9f8d2eb-9140-4ae8-8ade-c38bd0c47027/wETxHBqL.jpg Dragon 129 Cigar https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/e/e9f8d2eb-9140-4ae8-8ade-c38bd0c47027/jH6QaPt5.jpg Moonshiner Stop https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/e/e9f8d2eb-9140-4ae8-8ade-c38bd0c47027/D2lMx_MX.jpg Skyway Stop https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/e/e9f8d2eb-9140-4ae8-8ade-c38bd0c47027/WiXU18BK.jpg Skyway goofing around https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/e/e9f8d2eb-9140-4ae8-8ade-c38bd0c47027/XW4xNAuQ.jpg Rich on the Tail of the Dragon https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/e/e9f8d2eb-9140-4ae8-8ade-c38bd0c47027/cgtdto6j.jpg Tellico Recording https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/e/e9f8d2eb-9140-4ae8-8ade-c38bd0c47027/1E_yFx_A.jpg Tellico Sunset https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/e/e9f8d2eb-9140-4ae8-8ade-c38bd0c47027/C1CcQn3u.jpg Tellico Moon https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/e/e9f8d2eb-9140-4ae8-8ade-c38bd0c47027/Bdh_Zdzq.jpg Photos: Killboy (https://www.killboy.com/), 129photos (http://www.129photos.com/), RDub Studios (https://www.rdubstudios.com) :) Subscribe to RDub Studios Insiders Newsletter (http://eepurl.com/bFhu-1) Past Newsletters (https://us10.campaign-archive.com/home/?u=8960adadff6c02d243c15c9ed&id=aafc9efc0c)
Miranda Young is our special guest from Ghost Biker Explorations. Season two recently launched and we get into all the details, background on the show, and of course an eight days a week list! TOPICS: Miranda Young - Ghost Biker Explorations (http://www.ghostbikerexplorations.com) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/GhostBikerExplorations/) YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrV-jF-MIL1xRU6Iyoo1qFQ) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/runaway_vixen/) Subscribe to RDub Studios Insiders Newsletter (http://eepurl.com/bFhu-1) Past Newsletters (https://us10.campaign-archive.com/home/?u=8960adadff6c02d243c15c9ed&id=aafc9efc0c)
TOPICS: Festival of Motorcycling (https://www.visitiom.co.uk/events/tt-and-motorsport/festival-of-motorcycling/) at Isle of Man MotoGP (https://www.motogp.com) at Silverstone (https://www.silverstone.co.uk) Touring around Scotland Staying on the Fingal Edinburgh (https://www.fingal.co.uk/) Support Sean for the Distinguished Gentlemen's Ride (https://www.gentlemansride.com/fundraiser/sbinsc) Antique Cycle Edgefield (https://www.facebook.com/AntiqueCyclesEdgefield/) Redneck Travel Tales (https://www.facebook.com/rednecktraveltales/) Be sure to check out the Ghost Biker Explorations (https://ghostbikerexp.wixsite.com/ghostbiker/blank-1?fbclid=IwAR1B8v55tUPj5-6ANnBHCVzVgrif_KqX_UatkBTUpEyszPlog618Cw67XGs)before our next show. We'll have Miranda Young as our special guest for Ep169. Subscribe to RDub Studios Insiders Newsletter (http://eepurl.com/bFhu-1) Past Newsletters (https://us10.campaign-archive.com/home/?u=8960adadff6c02d243c15c9ed&id=aafc9efc0c)
TOPICS: Five Year Anniversary Changes to show format Introducing Bacon as regular co-host, previous appearances: 91 (https://www.loudpipes.net/91), 115 (https://www.loudpipes.net/115), 120 (https://www.loudpipes.net/120), 128 (https://www.loudpipes.net/128), 129 (https://www.loudpipes.net/129), 141 (https://www.loudpipes.net/141). Record less often, but foster deeper conversation Patreon closed, move to direct value for value model (https://www.loudpipes.net/donate) Support model will evolve and some things remain like the clubhouse for all existing Riders of Loud Pipes Look back at our changes over the past five years Rico: started with Yamaha R6 and moved to an Indian Roadmaster Rich: started with KLR650 and H-D Deuce, moved to Yamaha R6 and Honda Interceptor Jon: the surprise of the decade with buying his first Spyder in year one Rich completes track day #3 with N2 Track Days (https://www.n2td.org/) at Carolina Motorsports Park (https://www.carolinamotorsportspark.com/) New stickers for track bike courtesy of Highside Photo (https://www.highsidephoto.com/), thanks Raul Jerez Rich at CMP with N2 Track Days - August 30, 2019 https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/e/e9f8d2eb-9140-4ae8-8ade-c38bd0c47027/rpxJYFJd.jpeg photo: Raul Jerez - Highside Photo (https://www.highsidephoto.com/) Jon road to this bridge (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Humpback_Covered_Bridge) over weekend Support for episode 167 (https://www.loudpipes.net/donate) Dillon J Subscribe to RDub Studios Insiders Newsletter (http://eepurl.com/bFhu-1) Past Newsletters (https://us10.campaign-archive.com/home/?u=8960adadff6c02d243c15c9ed&id=aafc9efc0c)
TOPICS: Nerissa Cerny is our special guest for this episode Calibration Engineer for Harley-Davidson Lead mentor for the Iron Angels (https://www.ironangelsbuild.com), A BUILD Moto (http://buildmoto.com) Mentorship Program Team Iron Angels - Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/theironangels/) Iron Angels - Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/theironangels/) We'll have conversation in the next show about our future. Patreon is closed as we are working on a new support model and changes to the show going forward. The next episode will also celebrate our 5th anniversary of the show!!! UPCOMING EVENTS: Isle of Man TT June 2020 Sturgis August 2020 Loud Pipes meetup September 2020 - NC mountains Subscribe to RDub Studios Insiders Newsletter (http://eepurl.com/bFhu-1) Past Newsletters (https://us10.campaign-archive.com/home/?u=8960adadff6c02d243c15c9ed&id=aafc9efc0c)
Just one bike (from each brand) - there are other brands however, this is our listMoney is no objectCan only pick ONE bike from each manufacturer on the listMust be the model year 2019 or 2020*Must be available in the United StatesSpecial or limited editions that require ordering are not eligible+must be able to walk in a dealer and get one without waiting*The conversation will center around two concepts.1. What you feel is THE bike to have from each manufacturer+2. Which one YOU would choose+they may not be the same, but the list is our choice not the bike from #1 if different.Larger well know brands available in the US (excluding makes below)*Harley-DavidsonTony: Iron 1200-Jon: Road GlideRich: CVO Road Glide+Indian MotorcycleTony: FTR 1200 S-Jon: Scout BobberRich: FTR 1200 S+Victory Motorcycles (they're dead but you can still get brand new ones)Tony: Hammer S-Jon: Cross CountryRich: Magnum X-1+BMW MotorradTony: R1250 RT-Jon: R Nine T -Rich: R1250 GS+DucatiTony: Monster 1200 25th anniversary-Jon:Rich: Panigale V4 R+KTMTony: 1290 Adventure R-Jon: SuperDuke GTRich: 450 SX-F Factory Edition+TriumphTony: Speed Twin-Jon: Bonneville BobberRich: Thruxton R+Japanese 4-
HondaTony: Africa Twin*Jon: NM4Rich: Goldwing-KawasakiTony: Z900RS - Cafe line green*Jon: Ninja 400Rich: NINJA H2™ SX SE+-YamahaTony: Tracer 900*Jon: MT-10Rich: Tracer 900 GT-SuzukiTony: SV-650*Jon: GSXR600-
Rich: Hayabusa**Rapid fire from here***Moto-GuzziMGX-21 for allAprilia+MV Agusta+Zero Motorcycles+Energica+Royal Enfield``` Eight Days a Week:
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1. `2019 Harley Deluxe` * `Ducati Panigale V4` * `KTM SuperDuke 1290`* `KTM 1290 Adventure R` * `H-D Road King Special` * `KTM 450 SX Factory` * `J.Webster Triumph` * `Project: 1988 H-D FXR S - Low Rider` 1. `Birthstone: super clean 78 CB 750` EVENTS: August 9th - 12th 2019 - Upstate NY Trip MotoAmerica Championship at Barber - Sept 20-22 Isle of Man TT May 2020 Sturgis August 2020 Loud Pipes meetup September 2020 - NC mountains Subscribe to RDub Studios Insiders Newsletter (http://eepurl.com/bFhu-1) Past Newsletters (https://us10.campaign-archive.com/home/?u=8960adadff6c02d243c15c9ed&id=aafc9efc0c)
Opening statement TOPICS: 2019 Loud Pipes! meetup - Gettysburg, PA Drummerboy Camp Resort (https://drummerboycampresort.com/) Blue Ridge Parkway (https://www.blueridgeparkway.org/) Oh crap moment! (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YEwql0eQD2E) JT Southern Fried (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRiBUYpaOTtS-7d4Tj3NLqQ) Thirsty Farmer Brew Works (https://thirstyfarmer.com/) Recall the bomb Jon dropped on us when he bought first Spyder https://www.loudpipes.net/45, and https://www.loudpipes.net/100 recaps 45. Gettysburg Meetup 2019 - crew https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/e/e9f8d2eb-9140-4ae8-8ade-c38bd0c47027/AKEkxmij.jpg Gettysburg Meetup Bikes https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/e/e9f8d2eb-9140-4ae8-8ade-c38bd0c47027/2Z5lpU5F.jpg Loud Pipes on Blue Ridge Parkway - Virginia https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/e/e9f8d2eb-9140-4ae8-8ade-c38bd0c47027/OcqG6BVV.jpg Blue Ridge Parkway - Arnold Valley https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/e/e9f8d2eb-9140-4ae8-8ade-c38bd0c47027/AJbDh6JK.jpg keg urinal https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/e/e9f8d2eb-9140-4ae8-8ade-c38bd0c47027/u2xfNDIm.jpg Twisted Road (https://www.twistedroad.com/) contest winner is Tony T! Entries: John H Bruce B Anthony T Micah C Mike M Zyon S Edward A Kenny W Alex P Tommy E Joseph G Thomas A Random generated sequence (https://www.random.org/sequences/?min=1&max=12&col=1&format=html&rnd=new): Here is your sequence: 3 6 5 12 10 1 4 11 9 8 7 2 Timestamp: 2019-07-22 00:50:57 UTC EVENTS: August 9th - 12th 2019 - Upstate NY Trip MotoAmerica Championship at Barber - Sept 20-22 Isle of Man TT May 2020 Sturgis August 2020 Loud Pipes meetup September 2020 - NC mountains Subscribe to RDub Studios Insiders Newsletter (http://eepurl.com/bFhu-1) Past Newsletters (https://us10.campaign-archive.com/home/?u=8960adadff6c02d243c15c9ed&id=aafc9efc0c)
TOPICS: NEW TOPICS Track day #2 - Carolina Motorsport Park (https://www.carolinamotorsportspark.com/) with Sportbike Track Time (https://www.sportbiketracktime.com/) Jon NC mountain trip Stay at Black Mountain Campground (https://cfaia.org/recreation-areas-campgrounds/north-carolina-campgrounds-recreation-areas/black-mountain-briar-bottom-campgrounds-in-north-carolina/) - Part of the Cradle of Forestry July 5th - we didn't do much riding as we had to swap campgrounds - went to Carolina Hemlocks Campground (https://cfaia.org/recreation-areas-campgrounds/north-carolina-campgrounds-recreation-areas/carolina-hemlocks-recreation-area-campground-in-north-carolina/). The site had more trees, but I think Black Mountain was better. IOMTT 2019 review DVD (https://shop.iomtt.com/prd1697/TT-2019-Review-DVD) and Blu-ray (https://shop.iomtt.com/prd1697BR/TT-2019-Review-Blu-ray) is available for pre-order or download now (https://shop.iomtt.com/prd1697ED/TT-2019-Review-Download-8-Parts)! lidpicker.com (http://www.lidpicker.com/) EVENTS: July 12-14 2019 Loud Pipes meetup - Gettysburg Bike Week (https://www.gettysburgbikeweek.com) - Drummer boy camp resort (https://drummerboycampresort.com) Antiques on main in Chesnee, SC (http://www.antiquebikesonmain.com/) July 27-29, 2019 August 9th - 12th 2019 - Upstate NY Trip (Jon) Isle of Man TT May 2020 Sturgis August 2020 Loud Pipes meetup September 2020 - NC mountains Subscribe to RDub Studios Insiders Newsletter (http://eepurl.com/bFhu-1) Past Newsletters (https://us10.campaign-archive.com/home/?u=8960adadff6c02d243c15c9ed&id=aafc9efc0c)
TOPICS: Track day #2 coming up for Rich Gettysburg coming up for Loud Pipes meetup Justin Webster is using a Ducati 1199 Panigale for his next build Jon attends moto-vlogger meetup in Oak Hill, WV Back of the Dragon details (https://tailofthedragontours.com/back-of-the-dragon-2014/) Check out all the great channels below: Bo Dean 52 (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi0uZ6Svw4oxxM7Nuo3w48g) Broncoride (https://www.youtube.com/user/comotokelsey1) CAROLINA WILDMAN (https://www.youtube.com/user/lickme36) Cbonz77 (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8fWBJdaaiFtnPje0D-a4-w) Christopher David Lawson of NEPA (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYHvVvjfcuhAMNGptFVnnlw) Dbest1a’s Ride (https://www.youtube.com/user/dbest1a) Harley Day Rider (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqfZKekoXir1eJx8gq-_nbg) HarleyTrek (https://www.youtube.com/user/CaptainSBW) JT Southernfried (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRiBUYpaOTtS-7d4Tj3NLqQ) Maikeli7 (https://www.youtube.com/user/maikeli7) Moose3971 (https://www.youtube.com/user/moose3971) Mothman46 (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjTI1HE3pxzlLJTjAin6EIg) MotoRickyRicardo (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmr9i6eUYuR7RLeOa7zurpg) Mr. McStache (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgM2y1NawfTr6G0dNDiYtsQ) Orvis 128 (https://www.youtube.com/user/Orvis128) PA Bearded Biker (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZOUsLQiKK6yQmUBQVjVsZw) PaiN’s Rides (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpHkUFif8YZZbxIv4YaU3tg) Red Beard Syndicate (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCf-DOHLFhkE2OBQkFXk249A/about) WV-2019-group https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/e/e9f8d2eb-9140-4ae8-8ade-c38bd0c47027/bb3bbHmV.png wv-2019-bridge https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/e/e9f8d2eb-9140-4ae8-8ade-c38bd0c47027/Z_T8ZkS4.png wv-2019-back-of-dragon https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/e/e9f8d2eb-9140-4ae8-8ade-c38bd0c47027/2rdo4PMa.png EVENTS: July 12-14 2019 Loud Pipes meetup - Gettysburg Bike Week (https://www.gettysburgbikeweek.com) - Drummer boy camp resort (https://drummerboycampresort.com) Antiques on main in Chesnee, SC (http://www.antiquebikesonmain.com/) July 27-29, 2019 August 9th - 12th 2019 - Upstate NY Trip (Jon) Isle of Man TT May 2020 Sturgis August 2020 Loud Pipes meetup September 2020 - NC mountains Subscribe to RDub Studios Insiders Newsletter (http://eepurl.com/bFhu-1) Past Newsletters (https://us10.campaign-archive.com/home/?u=8960adadff6c02d243c15c9ed&id=aafc9efc0c)
TOPICS: Isle of Man TT 2019 review Lap records (https://www.iomtt.com/tt-database/tt-records/lap-records) Race results (https://live.iomttraces.com) Isle of Man TT 2019 themes: Weather! Rain, delays, schedule changes Michael Dunlop winning the lightweight race after his brother William died this past year Hickys 3 wins Harrison’s Senior win Birchall's 7th Sidecar win in a row/10th overall McGuinness taking 2nd in the Zero after recovering from his injuries During the opening solo race of the 2019 Isle of Man TT, Daley Mathison died after a high-speed crash at Snugborough – the same area where Les Kenny fatally wrecked during the 1976 Lightweight TT. The mountain course (https://www.iomtt.com/tt-database/courses?Cour_Code=MC2&eraL=1989&eraH=2050) - 1990 - present 2019 TT Regulations (https://s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/iom-tt-races/tt_regulations_2019_compressed.pdf) Motosports travel company for all your IOMTT 2020 needs (https://www.motosportstravel.com/2020-isle-of-man-tt-iomtt/) :) Contest time! Would you like to win a free rental day at Twisted Road? (https://twistedroad.com) Entries for the next 30 day (from June 17th) Go to TwistedRoad.com, locate a 2017 Yamaha FJ-09 in Charlotte, NC area and tell us how much it is to rent per day and what color it is. Submit your entry to feedback@rdubstudios.com, one entry per person over the 30 day period. We’ll draw one at random and anounce the winner on our first show after July 17th, 2019. EVENTS: July 12-14 2019 Loud Pipes meetup - Gettysburg Bike Week (https://www.gettysburgbikeweek.com) - Drummer boy camp resort (https://drummerboycampresort.com) Antiques on main in Chesnee, SC (http://www.antiquebikesonmain.com/) July 27-29, 2019 August 9th - 12th 2019 - Upstate NY Trip (Jon) Isle of Man TT May 2020 Sturgis August 2020 Loud Pipes meetup September 2020 - NC mountains Subscribe to RDub Studios Insiders Newsletter (http://eepurl.com/bFhu-1) Past Newsletters (https://us10.campaign-archive.com/home/?u=8960adadff6c02d243c15c9ed&id=aafc9efc0c)
TOPICS: Austin Rothbard from Twisted Road (http://twistedroad.com) IOMTT update and some pictures of Greg Lambert and Ben McBride who Loud Pipes is sponsoring for 2019 https://www.facebook.com/Edgephotographyiom/photos/a.639733116435609/639733403102247/?type=3&theater https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=2768026139881477&set=a.2768024656548292&type=3&theater https://www.facebook.com/Motosportstravel/posts/1964495923656051 EVENTS: July 12-14 2019 Loud Pipes meetup - Gettysburg Bike Week (https://www.gettysburgbikeweek.com) - Drummer boy camp resort (https://drummerboycampresort.com) Antiques on main in Chesnee, SC (http://www.antiquebikesonmain.com/) July 27-29, 2019 August 9th - 12th 2019 - Upstate NY Trip (Jon) Isle of Man TT May 2020 Sturgis August 2020 Loud Pipes meetup September 2020 - NC mountains Subscribe to RDub Studios Insiders Newsletter (http://eepurl.com/bFhu-1) Past Newsletters (https://us10.campaign-archive.com/home/?u=8960adadff6c02d243c15c9ed&id=aafc9efc0c)
TOPICS: Motorcycle Podcasters Challenge (https://www.motorcyclepodcasterschallenge.com/) 2019 is underway MotoAmerica at VIR Deuce Farewell deuce_farewell https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/e/e9f8d2eb-9140-4ae8-8ade-c38bd0c47027/DnZPpYoJ.png Yamaha renting bikes now, and more! (https://www.yamahamotorsports.com/motorsports/destinations) MotoAmerica VIR pics: motoamerica1 https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/e/e9f8d2eb-9140-4ae8-8ade-c38bd0c47027/V6RYBG_5.png motoamerica2 https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/e/e9f8d2eb-9140-4ae8-8ade-c38bd0c47027/Bfa-SUmq.png motoamerica3 https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/e/e9f8d2eb-9140-4ae8-8ade-c38bd0c47027/37plgFrg.png motoamerica4 https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/e/e9f8d2eb-9140-4ae8-8ade-c38bd0c47027/Nm1WLgbw.png motoamerica5 https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/e/e9f8d2eb-9140-4ae8-8ade-c38bd0c47027/_Y1dvaYg.png team_yamaha_autographs https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/e/e9f8d2eb-9140-4ae8-8ade-c38bd0c47027/06Pd55EC.png EVENTS: July 12-14 2019 Loud Pipes meetup - Gettysburg Bike Week (https://www.gettysburgbikeweek.com) - Drummer boy camp resort (https://drummerboycampresort.com) Antiques on main in Chesnee, SC (http://www.antiquebikesonmain.com/) July 27-29, 2019 August 9th - 12th 2019 - Upstate NY Trip (Jon) Isle of Man TT May 2020 Sturgis August 2020 Join the Riders of Loud Pipes!
TOPICS: Austin stop for MotoGP (http://www.motogp.com) 2019 Handbuilt Show (https://revivalcycles.com/handbuilt-motorcycle-show/2019) Meltdown Vintage Motorcycle Show (http://www.meltdownvintagebikeshow.com) Sean rides the new Goldwing (https://powersports.honda.com/2019/gold-wing.aspx) Support Loud Pipes! Racing (http://loudpipesracing.com) for 2019 Loud Pipes! made the top 20 motorcycle podcast list (https://blog.feedspot.com/motorcycle_podcasts/), check it out! Some of our friends are there as well. :) EVENTS: May 9-29, 2019 - 4th Annual Motorcycle Podcasters Challenge (https://www.motorcyclepodcasterschallenge.com/) June 1st, 2019 East Coast Meetup - Salisbury NC July 12-14 2019 Loud Pipes meetup - Gettysburg Bike Week (https://www.gettysburgbikeweek.com) - Drummer boy camp resort (https://drummerboycampresort.com) Antiques on main in Chesnee, SC (http://www.antiquebikesonmain.com/) July 27-29, 2019 August 9th - 12th 2019 - Upstate NY Trip Isle of Man TT May 2020 Sturgis August 2020 Join the Riders of Loud Pipes!
TOPICS: N2 Track Days (https://www.n2td.org) Carolina Motorsports Park (https://www.carolinamotorsportspark.com) - Kershaw, SC Highside Photos (https://www.highsidephoto.com) (Rich and Allen attended on April 6th - both Novice class) Loud Pipes! made the top 20 motorcycle podcast list (https://blog.feedspot.com/motorcycle_podcasts/), check it out! Some of our friends are there as well. :) EVENTS: May 9-29, 2019 - 4th Annual Motorcycle Podcasters Challenge (https://www.motorcyclepodcasterschallenge.com/) June 1st, 2019 East Coast Meetup - Salisbury NC July 12-14 2019 Loud Pipes meetup - Gettysburg Bike Week (https://www.gettysburgbikeweek.com) - Drummer boy camp resort (https://drummerboycampresort.com) Antiques on main in Chesnee, SC (http://www.antiquebikesonmain.com/) July 27-29, 2019 August 9th - 12th 2019 - Upstate NY Trip Isle of Man TT May 2020 Sturgis August 2020 Join the Riders of Loud Pipes!
TOPICS: Rich finally buys a new bike and we talk all about it 2014 Honda Interceptor - VFR800F https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/e/e9f8d2eb-9140-4ae8-8ade-c38bd0c47027/ryiB6voy.jpg Single sided swingarm https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/e/e9f8d2eb-9140-4ae8-8ade-c38bd0c47027/F32jaCy7.jpg * Also, Rico buys a new car and we spend some time on that as well Rico's new ride https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/e/e9f8d2eb-9140-4ae8-8ade-c38bd0c47027/4ZlJxZWp.jpg EVENTS: April 27, 2019 The meltdown vintage bike show - Hendersonville, NC May 9-29, 2019 - 4th Annual Motorcycle Podcasters Challenge (https://www.motorcyclepodcasterschallenge.com/) June 1st, 2019 East Coast Meetup - Salisbury NC July 12-14 2019 Loud Pipes meetup - Gettysburg Bike Week (https://www.gettysburgbikeweek.com) - Drummer boy camp resort (https://drummerboycampresort.com) Antiques on main in Chesnee, SC (http://www.antiquebikesonmain.com/) July 27-29, 2019 August 9th - 12th 2019 - Upstate NY Trip Isle of Man TT May 2020 Sturgis August 2020 Join the Riders of Loud Pipes!
Explicit episode, you have been warned. TOPICS: Topic for this Spoken Wheel is helmets and other gear. Big thanks to our guests for this episode Liza Miller - Motorcycles and Misfits podcast (http://motorcyclesandmisfits.com) Ted Kettler - Motorcycle Men podcast (https://www.motorcyclemen.us) SUR Mike - Shut up and Ride podcast (https://www.shutupandrideshow.com) *Please check out the Women Riders World Relay (https://womenridersworldrelay.com) and support this great event! * EVENTS: April 12th - 14th - MotoGP Austin, TX (http://www.circuitoftheamericas.com/motogp)- Still in planning Congregation Show Charlotte (https://www.thecongregationshow.com/) 2019 April 13th, 1-8pm May 9-29, 2019 - 4th Annual Motorcycle Podcasters Challenge (https://www.motorcyclepodcasterschallenge.com/) June 1st, 2019 East Coast Meetup - Salisbury NC July 12-14 2019 Loud Pipes meetup - Gettysburg Bike Week (https://www.gettysburgbikeweek.com) - Drummer boy camp resort (https://drummerboycampresort.com) Antiques on main in Chesnee, SC (http://www.antiquebikesonmain.com/) July 27-29, 2019 August 9th - 12th 2019 - Upstate NY Trip Isle of Man TT May 2020 Join the Riders of Loud Pipes!
TOPICS: Brian Hunnicutt joins us to talk about trailbraking and other advanced riding tips for speed and safety Loud Pipes! is sponsoring Greg Lambert racing (https://www.greglambertracing.co.uk/)for 2019 for their sidecar efforts including the Isle of Man TT!!! :) We are super excited for this relationship as part of our Loud Pipes Racing (http://www.loudpipesracing.com) initiative for 2019 and beyond. We have spoken with Ben McBride who is the sidecar rider. Greg Lambert is the driver and Here is an article that announcing the team for 2019 (https://roadracingnews.co.uk/lambert-mcbride-join-forces-for-tt-2019/). Loud Pipes logo will run on the bike itself as well as the team leathers and helmet for the 2019 season. Picture of the new racing leathers below: Loud Pipes on Greg Lambert Racing leathers https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/e/e9f8d2eb-9140-4ae8-8ade-c38bd0c47027/PlZh8zTf.jpg EVENTS: April 6, 2019 - First track day for Rich at Carolina Motorsports Park (https://www.carolinamotorsportspark.com) with N2 Track Days (https://www.n2td.org) April 12th - 14th - MotoGP Austin, TX (http://www.circuitoftheamericas.com/motogp)- Still in planning Congregation Show Charlotte (https://www.thecongregationshow.com/) 2019 April 13th, 1-8pm May 9-29, 2019 - 4th Annual Motorcycle Podcasters Challenge (https://www.motorcyclepodcasterschallenge.com/) June 1st, 2019 East Coast Meetup - Salisbury NC July 12-14 2019 Loud Pipes meetup - Gettysburg Bike Week (https://www.gettysburgbikeweek.com) - Drummer boy camp resort (https://drummerboycampresort.com) Antiques on main in Chesnee, SC (http://www.antiquebikesonmain.com/) July 27-29, 2019 August 9th - 12th 2019 - Upstate NY Trip Isle of Man TT May 2020 Join the Riders of Loud Pipes!
TOPICS: Round 9 2019 Supercross season - Atlanta, GA (https://www.supercrosslive.com/node/11199) We had an audio issue, so you will not hear Jon for the kids portion, starts around 48 minute mark Some pictures from Atlanta Supercross Supercross 2019 Atlanta - Rich https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/e/e9f8d2eb-9140-4ae8-8ade-c38bd0c47027/HZ3k9R4G.jpg Supercross 2019 Atlanta - Rico https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/e/e9f8d2eb-9140-4ae8-8ade-c38bd0c47027/gDBvdUNG.jpg Supercross 2019 Atlanta - Mercedes-Benz Stadium https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/e/e9f8d2eb-9140-4ae8-8ade-c38bd0c47027/9QxTTefZ.jpg Supercross 2019 Atlanta - FanZone https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/e/e9f8d2eb-9140-4ae8-8ade-c38bd0c47027/BRJA6Z72.jpg Supercross 2019 Atlanta - Yamaha https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/e/e9f8d2eb-9140-4ae8-8ade-c38bd0c47027/cmJcUWi7.jpg Supercross 2019 Atlanta - Yamaha 2 https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/e/e9f8d2eb-9140-4ae8-8ade-c38bd0c47027/C8XNvub2.jpg Supercross 2019 Atlanta - Husqvarna https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/e/e9f8d2eb-9140-4ae8-8ade-c38bd0c47027/R8A8fN3J.jpg Supercross 2019 Atlanta - Kawasaki Eli Tomac https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/e/e9f8d2eb-9140-4ae8-8ade-c38bd0c47027/IguHVaFe.jpg Supercross 2019 Atlanta - Kawasaki 24 https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/e/e9f8d2eb-9140-4ae8-8ade-c38bd0c47027/0QD_Puo2.jpg Supercross 2019 Atlanta - Bike Wash https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/e/e9f8d2eb-9140-4ae8-8ade-c38bd0c47027/UvB6HErk.jpg Supercross 2019 Atlanta - KTM SuperDuke GT https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/e/e9f8d2eb-9140-4ae8-8ade-c38bd0c47027/Z6X8sdF_.jpg Supercross 2019 Atlanta - KTM Cooper Webb https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/e/e9f8d2eb-9140-4ae8-8ade-c38bd0c47027/s0g_R1mj.jpg Supercross 2019 Atlanta - JGR Suzuki https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/e/e9f8d2eb-9140-4ae8-8ade-c38bd0c47027/XTXU9A9_.jpg Supercross 2019 Atlanta - Yoshimura Suzuki https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/e/e9f8d2eb-9140-4ae8-8ade-c38bd0c47027/daCsHD96.jpg Supercross 2019 Atlanta - HRC Honda https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/e/e9f8d2eb-9140-4ae8-8ade-c38bd0c47027/LNe4121W.jpg R6 is just about track day ready R6 ready for track days https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/e/e9f8d2eb-9140-4ae8-8ade-c38bd0c47027/KCRWEIyA.jpg EVENTS: March 16th - Greenwood SC - Southeast Classic Motorcycle Swap Meet Show & Auction April 12th - 14th - MotoGP Austin, TX (http://www.circuitoftheamericas.com/motogp)- Still in planning Congregation Show Charlotte (https://www.thecongregationshow.com/) 2019 April 13th, 1-8pm May 9-29, 2019 - 4th Annual Motorcycle Podcasters Challenge (https://www.motorcyclepodcasterschallenge.com/) June 1st, 2019 East Coast Meetup - Salisbury NC Antiques on main in Chesnee, SC (http://www.antiquebikesonmain.com/) July 27-29, 2019 August 9th - 12th 2019 - Upstate NY Trip Isle of Man TT May 2020 Join the Riders of Loud Pipes!
TOPICS: Floyd Finch (https://www.motopsyco.com/) gave us some history and information about the Vintage Japanese Motorcyce Club (https://vjmc.org/) or VJMC (https://vjmc.org/) American Historic Racing Motorcycle Association (https://www.ahrma.org/) Interesting bikes we discussed while going through Floyd's Eight Days a Week list: Moto Guzzi California 1400 vs 74 eldorado 850 (https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2014/01/07/moto-guzzi-california-1400-custom-74-el-dorado-850-new-cool-vs-old-skool/) Moto Guzzi Eldorado 850 - two up in a good lean (https://www.flickr.com/photos/34249366@N03/9828138153) Southeast Classic Motorcycle Swap Meet Show & Auction https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/e/e9f8d2eb-9140-4ae8-8ade-c38bd0c47027/aWXvrkeG.JPG EVENTS: March 2, 2019 - Supercross - Atlanta, GA (https://www.supercrosslive.com/events/atlanta-ga-2019-tickets) March 16th - Greenwood SC - Southeast Classic Motorcycle Swap Meet Show & Auction April 12th - 14th - MotoGP Austin, TX (http://www.circuitoftheamericas.com/motogp)- Still in planning Congregation Show Charlotte (https://www.thecongregationshow.com/) 2019 April 13th, 1-8pm May 9-29, 2019 - 4th Annual Motorcycle Podcasters Challenge (https://www.motorcyclepodcasterschallenge.com/) June 1st, 2019 East Coast Meetup - Salisbury NC Planning for 2019 Loud Pipes meetup June 2019 - West Virginia / Virginia line, mountains Antiques on main in Chesnee, SC (http://www.antiquebikesonmain.com/) July 27-29, 2019 August 9th - 12th 2019 - Upstate NY Trip Isle of Man TT May 2020 Join the Riders of Loud Pipes!
New or Used We try to sell each other on the benefits of buying new or used bikes Look at some prices for new bikes and compare to what you can find used Places to shop Cycletrader (https://www.cycletrader.com/), Ebay (https://www.ebay.com/), Craigslist (https://www.craigslist.org/), and Facebook Marketplace (https://www.facebook.com/marketplace) Shopping examples 2019 H-D Breakout (https://www.harley-davidson.com/us/en/motorcycles/2019/softail/breakout.html) starts at 19,049 (Black, not including destination, tax, etc) Used option 1: $11,000 2014 Breakout with 1100 miles (https://www.cycletrader.com/listing/2014-Harley-Davidson-BREAKOUT-5004435688) Used option 2: $12,000 2015 Breakout with 9055 miles (https://www.cycletrader.com/listing/2015-Harley-Davidson-BREAKOUT-5006398592) Used option 3: $16,950 2014 Breakout CVO with 2000 miles (https://www.cycletrader.com/listing/2014-Harley-Davidson-BREAKOUT-CVO-5006292101) Last year Deuce as a model alternative 2007 38,000 miles $8,000 (http://www.rdubstudios.com/deuce-for-sale) :) 2019 H-D Street Glide (https://www.harley-davidson.com/us/en/motorcycles/2019/touring/street-glide.html) starts at $21,289 (Black, not including destination, tax, etc) Used option 1: $18,800 2017 with 3500 miles (https://www.cycletrader.com/listing/2017-Harley-Davidson-FLHX-STREET-GLIDE-5006403075) - not brand new, but still Mil8 Used option 2: $13,500 2014 with 3700 miles (https://www.cycletrader.com/listing/2014-Harley-Davidson-STREET-GLIDE-5006334024) - HO Twin cam 103 Used option 3: $10,000 2007 with 30,000 miles (https://charlotte.craigslist.org/mcy/d/randleman-2007-harley-davidson-street/6789439826.html)- 21” front wheel and other options 2019 Yamaha Tracer 900 GT (https://www.yamahamotorsports.com/sport-touring/models/tracer-900-gt) - Starts at $12,999 Used option 1: $11,295 appears to be new in Macon, GA (https://www.cycletrader.com/listing/2019-Yamaha-TRACER-900-GT-5005789040) Used option 2: $8,699 2017 FJ-09, (https://www.ebay.com/itm/2017-Yamaha-FJ09/273671426270?hash=item3fb81690de:g:LQQAAOSwYYpcSjZE:rk:1:pf:0&LH_ItemCondition=3000%7C1000%7C2500) can find these in several states 2019 CBR 1000 (https://powersports.honda.com/2019/cbr1000rr.aspx) starts at $16,500 Used option 1: $6,000 2008 cbr1000cc (https://fayetteville.craigslist.org/mcy/d/lillington-2008-honda-cbr1000rr-cbr-cbr/6796731135.html) Used option 2: 2016 CBR1000RR $9,000 (https://raleigh.craigslist.org/mcy/d/smithfield-2016-honda-cbr1000rr/6808821931.html) 2019 Indian Roadmaster (https://www.indianmotorcycle.com/en-us/roadmaster/)- Starts at $29,499 Used option 1: https://www.cycletrader.com/listing/2016-Indian-ROADMASTER-CLASSIC-5006388242 Used option 2: https://www.cycletrader.com/listing/2018-Motus-MST-5000938886 https://www.cycletrader.com/listing/1982-Honda-CUSTOM-5005949525 2019 Yamaha R6 (https://www.yamahamotorsports.com/supersport/models/2019/yzf-r6) - starts at $12,199 Used option 1: 2018 new leftover $10,999 (https://www.cycletrader.com/listing/2018-Yamaha-YZF-R6-5004527879) EVENTS: March 2, 2019 - Supercross - Atlanta, GA (https://www.supercrosslive.com/events/atlanta-ga-2019-tickets) April 12th - 14th - MotoGP Austin, TX (http://www.circuitoftheamericas.com/motogp)- Still in planning Congregation Show Charlotte (https://www.thecongregationshow.com/) 2019 April 13th, 1-8pm May 9-29, 2019 - 4th Annual Motorcycle Podcasters Challenge (https://www.motorcyclepodcasterschallenge.com/) June 1st, 2019 East Coast Meetup - Salisbury NC Planning for 2019 Loud Pipes meetup June 2019 - West Virginia / Virginia line, mountains Antiques on main in Chesnee, SC (http://www.antiquebikesonmain.com/) July 27-29, 2019 August 9th - 12th 2019 - Upstate NY Trip Isle of Man TT May 2020 Join the Riders of Loud Pipes!
Our second Spoken Wheel episode brings three new voices and a conversation about events and rides for 2019. Guests Chad Rosenboom Jacob Terrell Mike Martin EVENTS: March 23rd Atlanta Flat Track Race (Brother Bacon...) April 12th - 14th - MotoGP Austin, TX (http://www.circuitoftheamericas.com/motogp)- Still in planning Congregation Show Charlotte (https://www.thecongregationshow.com/) 2019 April 13th, 1-8pm May 9-29, 2019 - 4th Annual Motorcycle Podcasters Challenge (https://www.motorcyclepodcasterschallenge.com/) June 1st, 2019 East Coast Meetup - Salisbury NC Planning for 2019 Loud Pipes meetup June 2019 - West Virginia / Virginia line, mountains Antiques on main in Chesnee, SC (http://www.antiquebikesonmain.com/) July 27-29, 2019 August 9th - 12th 2019 - Upstate NY Trip Isle of Man TT May 2020
TOPICS: Easyriders Show Charlotte 2019 (http://easyridersevents.com/bikeshow-2019-charlotte.php) Discussion of bikes we like and some we don't care for Rich's overall favorite https://uploads.fireside.fm/images/e/e9f8d2eb-9140-4ae8-8ade-c38bd0c47027/u1htCx6W.jpg 48 indian chief https://uploads.fireside.fm/images/e/e9f8d2eb-9140-4ae8-8ade-c38bd0c47027/xyQ2jd4L.jpg big wheel repeat https://uploads.fireside.fm/images/e/e9f8d2eb-9140-4ae8-8ade-c38bd0c47027/buC3UR93.jpg Rich pick on looks https://uploads.fireside.fm/images/e/e9f8d2eb-9140-4ae8-8ade-c38bd0c47027/qgIBU3_e.jpg Rich FXR https://uploads.fireside.fm/images/e/e9f8d2eb-9140-4ae8-8ade-c38bd0c47027/WSZ7gHk1.jpg Rich sat on the new Indian FTR1200 (https://www.indianmotorcycle.com/en-us/flat-track-race/ftr1200/) Rich on FTR1200 https://uploads.fireside.fm/images/e/e9f8d2eb-9140-4ae8-8ade-c38bd0c47027/c94f6l0V.jpg Spent a while talking with Lloyd Greer from Indian Motorcycle Charlotte (https://indianmotorcyclecharlotte.com) and Lloydz Motor Workz (https://lloydz.com) Easyriders Charlotte 2019 group https://uploads.fireside.fm/images/e/e9f8d2eb-9140-4ae8-8ade-c38bd0c47027/efDtTq0r.jpg U-turn topic on the BMW R1200 RT test ride Feedback from Robin Dean at The Riding Obsession Another sport touring article that looks at the post-chassis elements that make it what it is: https://www.theridingobsession.com/?p=16460 If you're hunting down a new motorcycle, think about the ergonomics of horseback riding: https://www.theridingobsession.com/?p=22266 Also check this out for looking at the ergonomics of different bikes with your height and weight: http://cycle-ergo.com/ EVENTS: February 8-12 Progressive International Motorcycle Show (http://www.motorcycleshows.com/cities) Washington DC February March 23rd Atlanta Flat Track Race (Brother Bacon...) April 12th - 14th - MotoGP Austin, TX (http://www.circuitoftheamericas.com/motogp)- Still in planning Congregation Show Charlotte (https://www.thecongregationshow.com/) 2019 April 13th, 1-8pm May 9-29, 2019 - 4th Annual Motorcycle Podcasters Challenge (https://www.motorcyclepodcasterschallenge.com/) June 1st, 2019 East Coast Meetup - Salisbury NC Planning for 2019 Loud Pipes meetup June 2019 - West Virginia / Virginia line, mountains Antiques on main in Chesnee, SC (http://www.antiquebikesonmain.com/) July 27-29, 2019 August 9th - 12th 2019 - Upstate NY Trip Isle of Man TT May 2020
TOPICS: The Spoken Wheel website (http://www.thespokenwheel.com) is the place to signup for future episodes or review past episodes Sport touring article (https://www.theridingobsession.com/sport-touring-motorcycle-history/)on definition in one man's opinion BMW R1200 RT (https://www.bmwmotorcycles.com/en/models/tour/r1200rt.html#/section-experience-the-sound-of-the-r-1200-rt) test ride The ride video is on our YouTube channel (https://youtu.be/5gYk0onORRY) BMW Motorrad achieves eighth all time sales high (https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/global/article/detail/T0290079EN/straight-eight:-bmw-motorrad-achieves-eighth-all-time-sales-high-in-succession-in-2018?language=en) Subaru WRX STI S209 (https://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/a25891325/2019-subaru-sti-s209-prototype-driven/) Mid-engine Corvette discussion AND is the Deuce for sale? Deuce for sale, or is it? https://uploads.fireside.fm/images/e/e9f8d2eb-9140-4ae8-8ade-c38bd0c47027/txPTQmRB.jpg EVENTS: Easyriders show Charlotte 2019 (http://easyridersevents.com/bikeshow-2019-charlotte.php) - January 26-27 Park Expo Center (change in venue from last year) February 8-12 Progressive International Motorcycle Show (http://www.motorcycleshows.com/cities) Washington DC February March 23rd Atlanta Flat Track Race (Brother Bacon...) April 12th - 14th - MotoGP Austin, TX (http://www.circuitoftheamericas.com/motogp)- Still in planning Congregation Show Charlotte (https://www.thecongregationshow.com/) 2019 April 13th, 1-8pm May 9-29, 2019 - 4th Annual Motorcycle Podcasters Challenge (https://www.motorcyclepodcasterschallenge.com/) June 1st, 2019 East Coast Meetup - Salisbury NC Planning for 2019 Loud Pipes meetup June 2019 - West Virginia / Virginia line, mountains Antiques on main in Chesnee, SC (http://www.antiquebikesonmain.com/) July 27-29, 2019 August 9th - 12th 2019 - Upstate NY Trip Isle of Man TT May 2020
Opening statement TOPICS: Jon rides the all-new Can-AM Ryker (https://can-am.brp.com/on-road/ryker/recreational/ryker.html) Ryker rear three quarter https://uploads.fireside.fm/images/e/e9f8d2eb-9140-4ae8-8ade-c38bd0c47027/peMnzMgF.jpg Ryker front https://uploads.fireside.fm/images/e/e9f8d2eb-9140-4ae8-8ade-c38bd0c47027/9dEAf0W4.jpg New details were announced for the Harley-Davidson LiveWire (https://www.harley-davidson.com/us/en/motorcycles/future-vehicles/livewire.html#intcmp_HP_BB1_livewire), mainly the price and range Loud Pipes Racing (http://www.loudpipesracing.com) has a new site with more details added thougout the year EVENTS: Easyriders show Charlotte 2019 (http://easyridersevents.com/bikeshow-2019-charlotte.php) - January 26-27 Park Expo Center (change in venue from last year) February 8-12 Progressive International Motorcycle Show (http://www.motorcycleshows.com/cities) Washington DC February March 23rd Atlanta Flat Track Race (Brother Bacon...) April 12th - 14th - MotoGP Austin, TX (http://www.circuitoftheamericas.com/motogp)- Still in planning Congregation Show Charlotte (https://www.thecongregationshow.com/) 2019 April 13th, 1-8pm May 9-29, 2019 - 4th Annual Motorcycle Podcasters Challenge (https://www.motorcyclepodcasterschallenge.com/) June 1st, 2019 East Coast Meetup - Salisbury NC Planning for 2019 Loud Pipes meetup June 2019 - West Virginia / Virginia line, mountains Antiques on main in Chesnee, SC (http://www.antiquebikesonmain.com/) July 27-29, 2019 August 9th - 12th 2019 - Upstate NY Trip Isle of Man TT May 2020 R6 alternator cover gasket issue https://uploads.fireside.fm/images/e/e9f8d2eb-9140-4ae8-8ade-c38bd0c47027/0kCMyS_N.jpg
Next Spoken Wheel episode is scheduled for January 31, 2019 @ 9pm eastern, contact us if you are interested in joining the round table conversation. TOPICS: Post Christmas ride to Greenwood, SC. Rich, Jon, Rico, and Steven Case (Riders of Loud Pipes member) for lunch at Mill House Pizza. (https://millhousepizza.com/) R6 is on the lift for another gasket change Jon rode to the Emerald Isle, NC (https://www.emeraldisle-nc.org/) Possible tail of the dragon trip again for Jon and the Dragon Krew 2019 Progressive International Motorcycle Show (http://www.motorcycleshows.com/cities) is starting this weekend: Easyriders show Charlotte 2019 (http://easyridersevents.com/bikeshow-2019-charlotte.php) - January 26-27 Park Expo Center (change in venue from last year) Congregation Show Charlotte 2019 (https://www.thecongregationshow.com/) April 13th, 1-8pm STATE OF THE STUDIO 2018 highlights Over 72 hours of produced content across 3 shows (Loud Pipes, MotoNobodies, Motorcycle Podcasters Challenge) Loud Pipes had almost as many downloads in 2018 than all prior years combined! MotoNobodies is finding their way and achieved an average show download number equal to Loud Pipes year year LP audience is 82.4% US followed in order by United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, Sweden, Denmark, all other countries listed in the last 2%. Apple podcast and related clients accounts for 63% of all downloads with 14% being the next largest category of other MotoNobodies is similar for countries, but has 58% Apple, 23% Android clients, and other is around 8% of the download total MPC 6 podcasts with 15 riders in total and 49 individual riders also signed up, with 29 riders earning points. 25,635 miles accumulated by all rider, which is enough to make a trip around the earth! Congrats again to Throttled podcast for winning the team challenge, and Zyon for the individual challenge Thank you to guests of the show for past year Irishman, KP Moto, Brother Bacon, Amp’d Moto, Colin (aka Broncoride), Aaron Smith, Liza Miller, Joey Mitchell, Dangerous Dave, Old Man Slacker, Sean Burch, Justin Webster, Roger Smith, Tom Churchill, Big events of 2018 New rider series Meetup in Gettysburg Barber trip 2019 plans LP without Rico for a while, interview heavy, more guests, perhaps other podcast hosts to join and fill that void. Patreon alternative, starting up direct links with Paypal (https://www.paypal.me/rdubstudios) and checks to our P.O. box Episodic level support and general support for the studio Some sort of split amongst the three shows Loud Pipes Racing (http://loudpipesracing.com) Support for racers for 2019 and beyond Individual bikes of Brian Hunnicutt The Peoples bike at Isle of Man TT for 2019 and 2020 Rich's R6 will run with the Loud Pipes! Racing graphics for track days Individual Thanks Rico: For his contributions to the show and behind the scenes efforts. Although he is currently taking a break, we started Loud Pipes over 4 years and 145 episodes ago, so a break to focus on family priorities is needed and well deserved Jon: What can I say, he does so much on the show and even more behind the scenes that people may not see directly, but without his efforts, your would for sure notice. Show notes, reminding me about things that need to get done, helping to plan and arrange topics/guests/content. Website updates, show notes, or just a place for me to vent out some frustration Natalie (and Jon again really) Work on MPC, graphics, swag, and also general advice and support as needed Brother Bacon for his efforts on the MotoNobodies podcast, his appearances on LP, and overall support again behind the scenes Thank you to Riders of Loud Pipes! Markus, Rickard, Edward, Jebie, and Zyon, Chuck, KnobbyTyre, Old Man Slacker, S.U.R Mike, the executive producer of chaos and mayhem, Steven, Jacob, Sean, Steve, Micah, Kenny, Dangerous Dave, James, Broncoride, Rich, Joe, Tony, Darren, the Motorcycles and Misfits podcast, Jared, Cale, and our newest member David Lineberger Thank you all for your support. It’s sincerely appreciated and we have some exciting plans for 2019, that are possible in part by the support from this group of great people. EVENTS: April 12th - 14th - MotoGP Austin, TX - Still in planning and only Jon confirmed so far June 1st 2019 East Coast Moto Amino Meetup - Salisbury NC Planning for 2019 Loud Pipes meetup - NC Summer. Looking for rough headcount for July 4th weekend. August 9th - 12th 2019 - Upstate NY Trip for Jon May 2020 - Isle of Man TT
Our annual predictions show scores our thoughts for 2018 (episode 111 for 2017 version (http://loudpipes.net/111)) and we release some predictions for the next year. 2018 PREDICTIONS Scoring: 2 points, correct prediction, unanimous among the group or evidence to prove it 1 point, yeah you were on the right path, but not 100% or cannot prove or not unanimous 0 points, you were just wrong Rich (0) 1. Pace of new models will slow (20%) (1) 2. Harley revamps the Sportster line and perhaps a new engine (2) 3. Harley announces or releases some sort of ADV (2) 4. Production details for the LiveWire (2) 5. Three or more bikes purchased in ClubHouse Rico send us feedback as to your thoughts on the points that have ranges and we'll declare a winner on January 3, 2019 (1-2) 1. more retro cafe racer style and naked motorcycles (2) 2. more scrambler and sport touring motorcycles (0-1) 3. smaller brands getting into the naked, scrambler, cafe game (1) 4. more range and presence for electric motorcycles (1-2) 5. More retro models for Kawasaki (0) 6. electric cruiser comes to market Jon (0) 1. Rich gets R6 on the track and falls in love with doing track days. (0) 2. Another manufacturer will release a turbo/supercharged bike to match what Kawi is doing. (2) 3. Can-AM will announce a spyder under $10k (1) 4. Head-up display helmet and aftermarket units will hit the market and will turn rider into much safer. (2) 5. Harley will intro a new model… (1) 6. Indian Takes Flat Track championship - not due to bike, but riders. Clubhouse Chris (Old Man Slacker) (0) 1. By the end of 2018 Jon will have a motorcycle in his garage (as in 2 wheels) (0) 2. Rico will buy a bunch of Honda Groms and invite the clubhouse down to Costa Rica to film an episode of "Ride with Rico Hogan." Zyon (1) 1. HD redesigns the sportster platform... mainly meaning a new power plant. (1) 2. One of the big 5( Honda, HD, Indian, Kawai or Yamaha) bring a full electric model to market. (1) 3. Zyon ends the year with a Guzzi in his garage(bonus)?? 2019 predictions (3 each) Jon No dice for Indian AFT 2019 (no championship) Indian announces / releases electric Two bikes in Clubhouse Rich Harley or Indian release a bike under 500cc Another H2 in Kawasaki line we lose another motorcycle manufacturer - signs of overall recession coming and that only spells more bad news for motorcycles Clubhouse Tony T: - I got a prediction for 2019. I don’t know about the Sportster line but I think the 883 is dead. I predict that when the 2020 lineup is announced that there will be no 883 models. I’ll do you one further and say that only 3 Sportsters will remain come October; The Iron 1200, The 48 and the 1200 XLC (Custom). - Come October Harley will announce a Scrambler model based on the Street Rod.... and based on some of the dealership customs I’ve seen it’ll probably be really cool! EVENTS: April 12th - 14th - MotoGP Austin, TX - Still in planning and only Jon confirmed so far June 1st 2019 East Coast Moto Amino Meetup - Salisbury NC Planning for 2019 Loud Pipes meetup - NC Summer. Looking for rough headcount for July 4th weekend. August 9th - 12th 2019 - Upstate NY Trip for Jon May 2020 - Isle of Man TT
TOPICS: Why did we stop following and attending NASCAR races Nearly 1 in 5 motorcycle owners is now female (https://www.thevtwinblog.com/2018/11/motorcycle-ownership-among-women-climbs-to-19-percent.html) MotoPsycho says: Until I see an Indian outrun an unrestricted Honda RS750 they'll always be slow to me (https://www.motopsyco.com/2018/06/30/dear-american-flat-track-i-dare-you/) American Flat Track posted this in the same week: Soul Survivor: Mac and Mark McGrew’s Honda RS750 (http://www.americanflattrack.com/news/view/soul-survivor-mac-mcgrews-honda-rs750) MotoAmerica releases 2019 schedule (https://motoamerica.com/2018/11/motoamerica-2019-10-rounds-on-tap-for-new-season/) Spend my Money: for Riders of Loud Pipes member, Tony T Rich picks 2017 Honda CB 300F (https://www.cycletrader.com/listing/2017-Honda-CB300F-ABS-5004073467) 2011 Suzuki v-strom 650 abs adventure (https://www.cycletrader.com/listing/2011-Suzuki-V-STROM-650-ABS-ADVENTURE-5005254136) 2008 Kawasaki KLR 650 (https://www.cycletrader.com/listing/2008-Kawasaki-KLR-650-5004982171) Jon picks * 2006 Buell Blast (https://www.cycletrader.com/listing/2006-Buell-BLAST-5003153518) * 2018 Kawasaki Ninja 400 (https://www.cycletrader.com/listing/2018-Kawasaki-Ninja-400-5002232253) * 2013 Kawasaki Ninja 650R (https://www.cycletrader.com/listing/2013-Kawasaki-NINJA-650R-5004608787) * 2008 Suzuki GSX650F (https://www.cycletrader.com/listing/2008-Suzuki-GSX650F-5003902674) * 2015 Suzuki v-strom 650 ABS (https://www.cycletrader.com/listing/2015-Suzuki-V-STROM-650-ABS-5001255196) Will Jon ever consider riding on two weels and did he ever consider a traditional trike, the answer surprised some! EVENTS: April 12th - 14th - MotoGP Austin, TX - Still in planning and only Jon confirmed so far June 1st 2019 East Coast Moto Amino Meetup - Salisbury NC Planning for 2019 Loud Pipes meetup - NC Summer. Looking for rough headcount for July 4th weekend. August 9th - 12th 2019 - Upstate NY Trip for Jon Join the Riders of Loud Pipes!
TOPICS: Big thanks to our guests for the first Spoken Wheel: Roger Smith Chris Geiss Sean Burch MotoAmerica (https://motoamerica.com/) MotoGP (http://www.motogp.com/) World Superbike (http://www.worldsbk.com/) American Flat track (http://www.americanflattrack.com/) NHRA (https://www.nhra.com/nhra) Supercross (https://www.supercrosslive.com/) Arenacross (https://www.supercrosslive.com/supercross-futures) AMA (http://www.americanmotorcyclist.com/) WERA (https://www.wera.com/) EVENTS: April 12th - 14th - MotoGP Austin, TX - Still in planning and only Jon confirmed so far June 1st 2019 East Coast Moto Amino Meetup - Salisbury NC Planning for 2019 Loud Pipes meetup - NC Summer. Looking for rough headcount for July 4th weekend. August 9th - 12th 2019 - Upstate NY Trip for Jon Join the Riders of Loud Pipes!
TOPICS: Four customization options for the new Indian FTR 1200 (https://www.indianmotorcycle.com/en-us/shop/accessories/featured/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=selligent&utm_campaign=ind_1811_ftr_1200_tracker_1#tracker) American Flat Track announced some rules changes for 2019, here is the statement from Indian (https://www.thevtwinblog.com/2018/11/indian-motorcycle-racing-statement-regarding-american-flat-track-rule-changes-for-2019-season.html) Harley-Davidson has another recall for clutch issues (https://www.rideapart.com/articles/273271/harley-davidson-recall-clutch-problem/) Rico is diggin the 2019 Yamaha MT-09 (https://www.cycleworld.com/2019-yamaha-mt-09?loc=offramp&lnk=2019-yamaha-mt09&dom=section-5) and the Husqvarna Vitpilen 401 (https://www.cycleworld.com/2019-husqvarna-vitpilen-401) Did a Kia Stinger really beat a Ford Mustang? (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lP30pCGnkRc&feature=youtu.be) Rico likes it, but the sound is terrible Who doesn't like the Corvette ZR1, amazing! (https://www.chevrolet.com/performance/corvette-zr1-supercar/build-and-price/config) A new electric car from Lucid Motors for us to drool over (https://lucidmotors.com/) How about a 1,000 HP crate motor! Mopar drops the Hellephant at SEMA (https://www.roadandtrack.com/car-shows/sema-show/a24442248/mopars-hellephant-is-a-1000-hp-hellcat-crate-engine-taken-to-the-extreme/) You can also get a thousand horses in your Corvette courtesy of Yenko (https://www.roadandtrack.com/car-culture/buying-maintenance/a22519463/2019-yenko-corvette-stage-ii-1000-hp/) EVENTS: April 12th - 14th - MotoGP Austin, TX - Still in planning and only Jon confirmed so far June 1st 2019 East Coast Moto Amino Meetup - Salisbury NC Planning for 2019 Loud Pipes meetup - NC Summer. Looking for rough headcount for July 4th weekend. August 9th - 12th 2019 - Update NY Trip for Jon
We are in the early stages of planning for a roundtable style series that allows anyone to call in and join the conversation. More details to follow in the next few episodes as we work out the details. Thanks to Brother Bacon for joining us for this episode and be sure to checkout all the fun over at the MotoNobodies podcast. (http://www.motonobodies.com) TOPICS: EICMA 2018 (http://2018.eicma.org/#schedule)happened and we have a ton of new and updated bikes to talk about! Motorcycle.com (https://www.motorcycle.com/events/eicma-2018-milan-motorcycle-show-coverage) has a great summary page to start with Additional detail on the LiveWire, checkout the Harley-Davidson site (https://www.harley-davidson.com/us/en/motorcycles/future-vehicles/livewire.html) for a new video Some of our favorites: 2019 Ducati Panigale V4 R (https://www.motorcycle.com/manufacturer/ducati/2019-ducati-panigale-v4-r-unveiled-eicma.html) Moto Guzzi Releases Full Details and Specifications for New V85 TT (http://www.motorcycledaily.com/2018/11/moto-guzzi-releases-full-retails-and-specifications-for-new-v85-tt/) 2019 Kawasaki Versys 1000 SE LT+ (https://www.motorcycle.com/mini-features/2019-kawasaki-versys-1000-se-lt-first-look.html) Have a look at custom build by Loud Pipes Rider Steve Case (https://www.instagram.com/p/Bpuvi9Ag4kg/?utm_source=ig_share_sheet&igshid=18cl7tgy2sbs1) Corvette Racing in silver and red livery (https://autoweek.com/article/sports-cars/chevrolet-racing-shocker-newest-race-car-not-yellow) EVENTS: Planning stage for 2019 Loud Pipes meetup, contact (https://www.loudpipes.net/contact) us if you are interested in joining Join the Riders of Loud Pipes!
TOPICS: Alta Motors closes (https://www.motorcyclistonline.com/alta-motors-closes-up-shop) New KTM 790 Duke (https://www.ktm.com/en/naked/790-duke/) New Triumph Bonneville 1200 Scrambler (https://www.triumphmotorcycles.com/bikes/classic/bonneville-scrambler-1200) Should electric vehicles get a perk to drive faster? (https://www.teslarati.com/tesla-electric-vehicle-higher-speed-limit-incentive-austria/amp/) EVENTS: Planning stage for 2019 Loud Pipes meetup, contact (https://www.loudpipes.net/contact) us if you are interested in joining Join the Riders of Loud Pipes!
TOPICS: KLR discontinued by Kawasaki after 31 years of production (https://www.motorcycle.com/mini-features/rip-kawasaki-klr650-1987-2018.html) and was Rich's first bike Jon’s epic cross coutry trip 6,183 miles to California and back (http://rdubstudios.squarespace.com/where-is-jon) Spot tracker page (https://share.findmespot.com/shared/faces/viewspots.jsp?glId=0hPq4nbgcUPkcWOlMvYq4NWW7pSJ9Mv5g) Pictures from Jon's trip: Untitled https://uploads.fireside.fm/images/e/e9f8d2eb-9140-4ae8-8ade-c38bd0c47027/46XcFXHb.jpg helmet and glove dryers https://uploads.fireside.fm/images/e/e9f8d2eb-9140-4ae8-8ade-c38bd0c47027/UKGSXcWY.jpg Jon at Golden Gate Bridge https://uploads.fireside.fm/images/e/e9f8d2eb-9140-4ae8-8ade-c38bd0c47027/Iro9PU2x.jpg Death Valley, California https://uploads.fireside.fm/images/e/e9f8d2eb-9140-4ae8-8ade-c38bd0c47027/N-NKevdz.jpg Hoover Dam Statue https://uploads.fireside.fm/images/e/e9f8d2eb-9140-4ae8-8ade-c38bd0c47027/vu-37nOi.jpg Hoover Damn Control https://uploads.fireside.fm/images/e/e9f8d2eb-9140-4ae8-8ade-c38bd0c47027/5NutMAoY.jpg Hoover Damn Looking Down https://uploads.fireside.fm/images/e/e9f8d2eb-9140-4ae8-8ade-c38bd0c47027/jtfLlyog.jpg Jim on a Harley Trike https://uploads.fireside.fm/images/e/e9f8d2eb-9140-4ae8-8ade-c38bd0c47027/id6BjR1J.jpg Roger and Chad https://uploads.fireside.fm/images/e/e9f8d2eb-9140-4ae8-8ade-c38bd0c47027/QlKaN4eS.jpg Jacob and Roger https://uploads.fireside.fm/images/e/e9f8d2eb-9140-4ae8-8ade-c38bd0c47027/vvm5LQ9i.jpg EVENTS: Planning stage for 2019 Loud Pipes meetup, contact (https://www.loudpipes.net/contact) us if you are interested in joining Join the Riders of Loud Pipes!
We catch up with Jon as he arrives in California and we have a great conversation with him and his cousin Tom Churchill. Death Valley https://uploads.fireside.fm/images/e/e9f8d2eb-9140-4ae8-8ade-c38bd0c47027/uaT48Lb7.jpg Hover dam stop https://uploads.fireside.fm/images/e/e9f8d2eb-9140-4ae8-8ade-c38bd0c47027/inGI2WuG.jpg Heading West https://uploads.fireside.fm/images/e/e9f8d2eb-9140-4ae8-8ade-c38bd0c47027/Qs6t-efD.jpg Join the Riders of Loud Pipes!
Rountable discussion from our hotel in Birmingham Alabama during our visit to the 14th annual Barber Vintage Festival Join the Riders of Loud Pipes!
Special Barber event, Saturday night 5-8 at Rails and Ales (https://railsandales.beer/), Leeds AL Riding from Barber around 5pm Loud Pipes and Throttled (http://www.throttledpodcast.com) crews will be there Trophy presentation from MPC (http://www.motorcyclepodcasterschallenge.com) to team Throttled TOPICS: What and how we pack for a trip Some gear we can't live without Tips Pack Light Don’t wait until last minute to pack Place extra cash and credit card someplace on the bike Take photos of all your cards and ID so that you can recover and call for new cards and cancelling the old if wallet is lost (assuming you still have your phone or camera) EVENTS: 14th Annual Barber Vintage Festival (http://www.barbermuseum.org/events/barber-vintage-festival/) - October 5th - 7th 2018 Join the Riders of Loud Pipes!
Special Barber event, Saturday night 5-8 at Rails and Ales (https://railsandales.beer/), Leeds AL Riding from Barber around 5pm Loud Pipes and Throttled (http://www.throttledpodcast.com) crews will be there Trophy presentation from MPC (http://www.motorcyclepodcasterschallenge.com) to Chris, Kevin, and Roger TOPICS: New Can-AM model: Ryker (https://can-am.brp.com/on-road/experience/ryker/discover.html) Indian FTR1200 (https://www.indianmotorcycle.com/en-us/ftr1200/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=selligent&utm_campaign=ind_1809_ftr_teaser_1st#ftr-1200-copy-media) is coming Oct 01, 2018 New BMW GS and RT for 2019 (http://www.bikesrepublic.com/featured/bmw-motorrad-officially-unveils-new-2019-r-1250-gs-and-r-1250-rt/) Motorcycle.com (http://www.motorcycle.com/mini-features/2019-bmw-r1250gs-r1250rt-shiftcam-vvt-announced.html) article on the same As built RT for Rich's options would be over $25k Do we want to add in the self-riding BMW (https://www.motorauthority.com/news/1118771_thats-not-a-ghost-watch-bmws-self-riding-motorcycle-in-action)? EVENTS: 14th Annual Barber Vintage Festival (http://www.barbermuseum.org/events/barber-vintage-festival/) - October 5th - 7th 2018 Join the Riders of Loud Pipes!
TOPICS: You may have heard that Motus closed thier doors (https://www.facebook.com/groups/ridemotus), but instead of being sad we decided to make this episode a tribute and celebration. Coupled with our fourth anniversary of Loud Pipes! this was certainly a good time. Episode 4 is where we first discovered the Baby Block (need to repost this episode) Episode 20 Rico interviews Lee Conn during a factory visit (need to repost this episode) This visit introduced us to Barber! Rich finally rides the Motus MST episode 56 (http://www.loudpipes.net/56) Rico Rides the MST and R with Lee Conn at Barber (episode 60 (http://www.loudpipes.net/60)), also includes a conversation with Brian Case Photos through the years: Rico Rides the MSTR https://uploads.fireside.fm/images/e/e9f8d2eb-9140-4ae8-8ade-c38bd0c47027/Nq29h5eB.png Rich Rides the MST https://uploads.fireside.fm/images/e/e9f8d2eb-9140-4ae8-8ade-c38bd0c47027/xPJWiMTb.jpg Rico on Supercharged Motus https://uploads.fireside.fm/images/e/e9f8d2eb-9140-4ae8-8ade-c38bd0c47027/Vvg6rl13.jpg New Motus Colors https://uploads.fireside.fm/images/e/e9f8d2eb-9140-4ae8-8ade-c38bd0c47027/qFLbcgGo.jpg All prior Motus related episodes have more pictures to view: 4, 20, 56, and 60 EVENTS: 14th Annual Barber Vintage Festival (http://www.barbermuseum.org/events/barber-vintage-festival/) - October 5th - 7th 2018 Join the Riders of Loud Pipes!
TOPICS: 2019 HD Updates HD Tech Updates (https://www.harley-davidson.com/us/en/about-us/hd-news/2018/h-d-advanced-technology-elevates-the-motorcycling-experience.html) CVO Models (https://www.harley-davidson.com/us/en/about-us/hd-news/2018/2019-h-d-cvo-models-showcase-the-ultimate-in-motorcycling-style-.html) Performance and Ride (https://www.harley-davidson.com/us/en/about-us/hd-news/2018/h-d-delivers-bold-motorcycle-performance-and-ride-enhancing-tech.html) 2019 Indiain Lineup (https://www.indianmotorcycle.com/en-us/thunder-stroke-111/) HD FXDR (https://www.harley-davidson.com/us/en/motorcycles/2019/softail/fxdr-114.html) Review of the 14th Annual Barber Vintage Festival schdedule (https://www.barbermuseum.org/events/barber-vintage-festival/in-the-park/schedule/) and our plans during the weekend. Rico talks about his ride to Copper Head Lodge (http://www.copperheadlodge.com) Jon talks about his ride back to Massachusetts for Fish and Chips. This looks to become a yearly event and dates already set for 2019. Jon went back to the Back of the Dragon for his second time this year. EVENTS: 14th Annual Barber Vintage Festival (http://www.barbermuseum.org/events/barber-vintage-festival/) - October 5th - 7th 2018 Join the Riders of Loud Pipes!
TOPICS: Justin Webster from J.Webster Designs (http://jwebsterdesigns.com) joins us again (previously Ep75 (http://www.loudpipes.net/75) and Ep108 (http://www.loudpipes.net/108)) to talk about his latest build and custom shows he attended. Check out Justin's Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/j.websterdesigns/) for progress of the build including the stock Scrambler! Check out Two Wheels over Coffee (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/two-wheels-over-coffee/id1349591520?mt=2) podcast that Justin mentioned during the show Photo: Sam Bendall - LiveMotoFoto (https://www.instagram.com/livemotofoto/) EVENTS: 14th Annual Barber Vintage Festival (http://www.barbermuseum.org/events/barber-vintage-festival/) - October 5th - 7th 2018 Support Sean Burch for the DGR (https://www.gentlemansride.com/fundraiser/sbinsc) *Support the show and receive rewards for your contribution by visiting loudpipes.net/donate (http://www.loudpipes.net/donate). Patreon is our focus and is an ongoing support model. * Join the Riders of Loud Pipes! Running time: 1 hour 04 minutes
TOPICS: Sean Burch from Antique Motorcycles Edgefield (https://www.facebook.com/AntiqueCyclesEdgefield/) shares his european adventures Support Sean for the DGR (https://www.gentlemansride.com/fundraiser/sbinsc) Enjoy some pictures from Sean's adventures below: SeanBurch-Assen-motogp-race https://uploads.fireside.fm/images/e/e9f8d2eb-9140-4ae8-8ade-c38bd0c47027/ykUIjEtH.JPG Untitled https://uploads.fireside.fm/images/e/e9f8d2eb-9140-4ae8-8ade-c38bd0c47027/HGG-dJN_.JPG Untitled https://uploads.fireside.fm/images/e/e9f8d2eb-9140-4ae8-8ade-c38bd0c47027/n1JOeYLl.jpg Sean-Burch-Distinguisted-Gentlemens-Ride https://uploads.fireside.fm/images/e/e9f8d2eb-9140-4ae8-8ade-c38bd0c47027/0U4Zq68o.JPG Sean-Burch-Isle-of-Man-TT-Track https://uploads.fireside.fm/images/e/e9f8d2eb-9140-4ae8-8ade-c38bd0c47027/sUW0pOwJ.JPG Untitled https://uploads.fireside.fm/images/e/e9f8d2eb-9140-4ae8-8ade-c38bd0c47027/nkSIvJzI.JPG Untitled https://uploads.fireside.fm/images/e/e9f8d2eb-9140-4ae8-8ade-c38bd0c47027/i4e4bWMR.JPG Untitled https://uploads.fireside.fm/images/e/e9f8d2eb-9140-4ae8-8ade-c38bd0c47027/AMPrf7s0.JPG Untitled https://uploads.fireside.fm/images/e/e9f8d2eb-9140-4ae8-8ade-c38bd0c47027/5e92i_xq.JPG Untitled https://uploads.fireside.fm/images/e/e9f8d2eb-9140-4ae8-8ade-c38bd0c47027/eGhbUb6a.JPG Untitled https://uploads.fireside.fm/images/e/e9f8d2eb-9140-4ae8-8ade-c38bd0c47027/uaOqUjML.JPG Untitled https://uploads.fireside.fm/images/e/e9f8d2eb-9140-4ae8-8ade-c38bd0c47027/YIGGa_-C.JPG EVENTS: 14th Annual Barber Vintage Festival (http://www.barbermuseum.org/events/barber-vintage-festival/) - October 5th - 7th 2018 Support the show and receive rewards for your contribution by visiting loudpipes.net/donate (http://www.rdubstudios.com/donate). Patreon (http://patreon.com/rdubstudios) is our focus and is an ongoing support model. There is also a link for one-time donations and support of any size is greatly appreciated Running time: 1 hour 32 minutes
TOPICS: Harley-Davidson releases plans for future motorycles LiveWire (https://www.harley-davidson.com/us/en/motorcycles/future-vehicles/livewire.html) Pan America (https://www.harley-davidson.com/us/en/motorcycles/future-vehicles/pan-america.html) Future Street Fighter Model (https://www.harley-davidson.com/us/en/motorcycles/future-vehicles/streetfighter.html) Future Custom Model (https://www.harley-davidson.com/us/en/motorcycles/future-vehicles/custom.html) We discuss the ride out from the Gettysburg meetup One more meetup after Gettysburg https://uploads.fireside.fm/images/e/e9f8d2eb-9140-4ae8-8ade-c38bd0c47027/bPfa6nVX.jpg EVENTS: 14th Annual Barber Vintage Festival (http://www.barbermuseum.org/events/barber-vintage-festival/) - October 5th - 7th 2018 Support the show and receive rewards for your contribution by visiting loudpipes.net/donate (http://www.rdubstudios.com/donate). Patreon (http://patreon.com/rdubstudios) is our focus and is an ongoing support model. There is also a link for one-time donations and support of any size is greatly appreciated Running time: 1 hour 15 minutes
TOPICS: Loud Pipes meetup in Gettysburg PA, big thanks to all who attended and looking forward to the next one! HDR fire https://uploads.fireside.fm/images/e/e9f8d2eb-9140-4ae8-8ade-c38bd0c47027/3E21d8c1.jpg cabin https://uploads.fireside.fm/images/e/e9f8d2eb-9140-4ae8-8ade-c38bd0c47027/2Wm0I12T.jpg camp night one https://uploads.fireside.fm/images/e/e9f8d2eb-9140-4ae8-8ade-c38bd0c47027/sjZdCgiq.jpg high water mark https://uploads.fireside.fm/images/e/e9f8d2eb-9140-4ae8-8ade-c38bd0c47027/lPhZQe6b.jpg camp fire and gentleman jack https://uploads.fireside.fm/images/e/e9f8d2eb-9140-4ae8-8ade-c38bd0c47027/Ewm_rOcG.jpg Meetup group of bikes at camp https://uploads.fireside.fm/images/e/e9f8d2eb-9140-4ae8-8ade-c38bd0c47027/8OZfRhEh.jpg EVENTS: 14th Annual Barber Vintage Festival (http://www.barbermuseum.org/events/barber-vintage-festival/) - October 5th - 7th 2018 Support the show and receive rewards for your contribution by visiting loudpipes.net/donate (http://www.rdubstudios.com/donate). Patreon (http://patreon.com/rdubstudios) is our focus and is an ongoing support model. There is also a link for one-time donations and support of any size is greatly appreciated Running time: 1 hour 43 minutes
TOPICS: Jon has been on the Tail of the Dragon again Rich attempted a ride to DC, but R6 leaking oil ended that trip Bacon rides when he can :) We discuss our progress and get Bacon's take on his first year participating in the MPC (http://www.motorcyclepodcasterschallenge.com/) U-TURN: The future of Harley-Davidson and let's talk tariffs: Tarrifs levied by the US against Canada, Mexico, and the European Union for Steel and Aluminum (http://thehill.com/policy/finance/390036-trump-slaps-steel-aluminum-tariffs-on-eu-canada-and-mexico) The Canadien component at least is against China, but that's for another show... Europe then adds a 25% tariff on us goods including motorcycles (keep that in mind, we didn’t say Harley) (http://thehill.com/policy/international/390957-us-imports-to-face-eu-duties-in-july) Then Harley says, we’ll build some of the bikes overseas to avoid the tarifs (http://thehill.com/policy/finance/international-taxes/393899-harley-davidson-to-move-production-for-some-motorcycles) Which was announced long ago to build bikes in Thailand, but whatever Then the US President wants to chime in (http://thehill.com/business-a-lobbying/395066-trump-harley-going-to-take-a-big-hit-for-moving-some-production-overseas) Polaris is affected by this too for Indian Motorcycles and for boats (a large consumer of aluminum) Now the floodgates are open and Polaris may follow suit (https://themotorcycleobsession.com/2018/06/27/trumps-trade-war-may-also-push-indian-motorcycle-production-overseas/) Not a done deal, but they are evaluating building bikes in Poland (http://www.dickinsoncountynews.com/story/2535027.html) Let’s take a step back from the politics and think about the effect here if any on the riding community. If HD is already sourced from global parts, does it matter that they are or are not made in the US? What if you can get a new bike for 20% less because it’s made outside the US, is that cool, uncool, or do we care? That’s where we take this topic. EVENTS: 3rd Annual Motorcycle Podcasters Challenge (http://www.motorcyclepodcasterschallenge.com/) - June 21st, 2018 thru July 11th, 2018. 1st Annual LoudPipes Meetup (http://www.rdubstudios.com/loudpipes/) - July 13th - July 15th. Gettysburg, PA. Staying at DrummerBoy Campground (https://drummerboycampresort.com/) 14th Annual Barber Vintage Festival (http://www.barbermuseum.org/events/barber-vintage-festival/) - October 5th - 7th 2018 Support the show and receive rewards for your contribution by visiting loudpipes.net/donate (http://www.rdubstudios.com/donate). Patreon (http://patreon.com/rdubstudios) is our focus and is an ongoing support model. There is also a link for one-time donations and support of any size is greatly appreciated Running time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Topics Review of recent road trips Second annual Moto Amino east coast meetup MPC update, starting next week June 20, 2018 Justin Webster was invited to the Golden bolt, check out his amazing Triumph build! Triumph build (https://www.instagram.com/p/BiSZdcphE31/?taken-by=j.websterdesigns) Triumph video (https://www.instagram.com/p/Bik6IJVhwzX/?taken-by=j.websterdesigns) We need the LiveWire more than ever, this is a prime example of why (https://electrek.co/2018/05/09/curtiss-motorcycles-unveils-zeus-electric-motorcycle/) Electric bikes gaining speed (https://www.iomtt.com/~/media/Files/2018/Results/race/0606/SES-TT-Zero-result-sheet.pdf) at Isle of Man, now over 120mph lap. The superbikes reached a new race and lap (135+ mph) record (https://www.iomtt.com/news/2018/06/08/senior-tt-new-race-and-lap-record-for-hickman) for Isle of Man Senior TT Great way to review all the action from the TT annually (https://shop.iomtt.com/prd1719N/TT-2018-Review-Blu-ray) Events 3rd Annual Motorcycle Podcasters Challenge (http://www.motorcyclepodcasterschallenge.com/) - June 21st, 2018 thru July 11th, 2018. 1st Annual LoudPipes Meetup (http://www.rdubstudios.com/loudpipes/) - July 13th - July 15th. Gettysburg, PA. Staying at DrummerBoy Campground (https://drummerboycampresort.com/) 14th Annual Barber Vintage Festival (http://www.barbermuseum.org/events/barber-vintage-festival/) - October 5th - 7th 2018 Support the show and receive rewards for your contribution by visiting loudpipes.net/donate (http://www.rdubstudios.com/donate). Patreon (http://patreon.com/rdubstudios) is our focus and is an ongoing support model. There is also a link for one-time donations and support of any size is greatly appreciated Running time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Loud Pipes will be taking a short break for the next few weeks. Watch our social media accounts for our return in June 2018. New Topics The Congregation Show 2018 (https://www.thecongregationshow.com) - Charlotte, NC Congregation 2018 - Tubo Maximus https://uploads.fireside.fm/images/e/e9f8d2eb-9140-4ae8-8ade-c38bd0c47027/qulBCD-1.jpg Congregation 2018 - 5 https://uploads.fireside.fm/images/e/e9f8d2eb-9140-4ae8-8ade-c38bd0c47027/CzZ8WFBf.jpg Congregation 2018 - 4 https://uploads.fireside.fm/images/e/e9f8d2eb-9140-4ae8-8ade-c38bd0c47027/btYw4S_o.jpg Congregation 2018 - 3 https://uploads.fireside.fm/images/e/e9f8d2eb-9140-4ae8-8ade-c38bd0c47027/-zEja6jz.jpg Congregation 2018 - 2 https://uploads.fireside.fm/images/e/e9f8d2eb-9140-4ae8-8ade-c38bd0c47027/6ciR9Fft.jpg Congregation 2018 - 1 https://uploads.fireside.fm/images/e/e9f8d2eb-9140-4ae8-8ade-c38bd0c47027/n9iB9bCX.jpg Indian Motorcycle of Charlotte has new owners (http://cyrilhuzeblog.com/2018/04/17/new-ownership-for-worlds-first-indian-motorcycle-dealer/) Events 2nd Annual Moto Amino East Coast Meetup - June 9th, 2018 at Capital PowerSports (https://www.capitalpowersports.com/), Wake Forest, NC. 3rd Annual Motorcycle Podcasters Challenge (http://www.motorcyclepodcasterschallenge.com/) - June 21st, 2018 thru July 11th, 2018. 1st Annual LoudPipes Meetup (http://www.rdubstudios.com/loudpipes/) - July 13th - July 15th. Gettysburg, PA. Staying at DrummerBoy Campground (https://drummerboycampresort.com/) 14th Annual Barber Vintage Festival (http://www.barbermuseum.org/events/barber-vintage-festival/) - October 5th - 7th 2018 Support the show and receive rewards for your contribution by visiting loudpipes.net/donate (http://www.rdubstudios.com/donate). Patreon (http://patreon.com/rdubstudios) is our focus and is an ongoing support model. There is also a link for one-time donations and support of any size is greatly appreciated Running time: 1 hour 09 minutes
Couple news topics this week and we get deep in conversation about what your last wishes are and have you shared that with anyone. New Topics New Carbon Composite process from BMW, may reduce costs (https://newatlas.com/bmw-carbon-composite-manufacture/54068/) We talk about flat track racing, inspired by MotoNobodies podcast season 1 episode 6 (http://www.motonobodies.com/s1e6) featuring Cruiser Bruiser Ducati Enters American Flat Track (https://rideapart.com/articles/ducati-american-flat-track-grand-national) U-TURN: Update from Jon on his Spyder, after 4 months and over 6k miles Events 2nd Annual Moto Amino East Coast Meetup - June 9th, 2018 at Capital PowerSport (https://www.capitalpowersports.com/), Wake Forest, NC. 3rd Annual Motorcycle Podcasters Challenge (http://www.motorcyclepodcasterschallenge.com/) - June 21st, 2018 thru July 11th, 2018. 1st Annual LoudPipes Meetup (http://www.rdubstudios.com/loudpipes/) - July 13th - July 15th. Gettysburg, PA. Staying at DrummerBoy Campground (https://drummerboycampresort.com/) 14th Annual Barber Vintage Festival (http://www.barbermuseum.org/events/barber-vintage-festival/) - October 5th - 7th 2018 Support the show and receive rewards for your contribution by visiting loudpipes.net/donate (http://www.rdubstudios.com/donate). Patreon (http://patreon.com/rdubstudios) is our focus and is an ongoing support model. There is also a link for one-time donations and support of any size is greatly appreciated Running time: 1 hour 16 minutes
We shift gears and bring in Joey Mitchell to talk about motocross racing, dirt bikes, electric bikes, and more. We are off this week for spring break and travel, next live show will be Thursday April 12. New Topics Joey gives us him experience in motocross racing We talk about Alta Motors and electric bikes Supercross and other racing series we also get Joey's 8 days a week list Joey Mitchell motocross racing https://uploads.fireside.fm/images/e/e9f8d2eb-9140-4ae8-8ade-c38bd0c47027/0oZo3Mz1.jpeg Events 2nd Annual Congregation Show (https://www.thecongregationshow.com/) - April 14th, 2018 2pm-8pm 2nd Annual Moto Amino East Coast Meetup - June 9th, 2018 at Capital PowerSport (https://www.capitalpowersports.com/), Wake Forest, NC. 3rd Annual Motorcycle Podcasters Challenge (http://www.motorcyclepodcasterschallenge.com/) - June 21st, 2018 thru July 11th, 2018. 1st Annual LoudPipes Meetup (http://www.rdubstudios.com/loudpipes/) - July 13th - July 15th. Gettysburg, PA. Staying at DummerBoy Campground (https://drummerboycampresort.com/) 14th Annual Barber Vintage Festival (http://www.barbermuseum.org/events/barber-vintage-festival/) - October 5th - 7th 2018 (Roger one of our supports is planning to ride from Oregon for event. Jon and Roger are going to head to Las Vegas, NV for AimExpo) Support the show and receive rewards for your contribution by visiting loudpipes.net/donate (http://www.rdubstudios.com/donate). Patreon (http://patreon.com/rdubstudios) is our focus and is an ongoing support model. There is also a link for one-time donations and support of any size is greatly appreciated Running time: 1 hour 25 minutes
For the first time in a while, we all were able to get out and ride during the last week. There was a long time meetup that finally happened. New Topics Rich and Rico meetup for an impromptu lunch at Upstate Craft Beer Co (http://www.upstatecraftbeer.com) Jon talks about riding with local Moto Amino Dragon Krew as they did a recon ride to prep for the East Coast Meetup We talk about dream trips we would like to take and recall a previous episode where we planned out the ultimate Loud Pipes automotive tour (episode 44 (http://www.loudpipes.net/44)) Rico's possible new seat for his Roadmaster Rico's possible new seat https://uploads.fireside.fm/images/e/e9f8d2eb-9140-4ae8-8ade-c38bd0c47027/y5BRBiV0.jpeg 8-Days a Week Rich updates his list for 8-days a week, still needs a birthstone... 1. 2007 H-D Softail Deuce (cruiser) 2. Motus MST-R (https://www.motusmotorcycles.com/mstr) (touring) 3. 2000 Yamaha R6 (sport) 4. KTM 450 SX-F factory edition (https://www.ktm.com/us/mx/450-sx-f-factory-edition/) (dirt) 5. 2004 Corvette Z06 Commemorative LeMans Edition (https://www.supercars.net/blog/2004-chevrolet-corvette-z06-commemorative-edition/) 6. Callaway SC560 Suburban (https://www.callawaycars.com/homepage/cars/callaway-suburban/) (560HP 6.2L V8) (family hauler and replaces the truck) 7. Dodge Charger R/T Scat Pack (https://www.dodge.com/charger.html) (485 HP 6.4L HEMI) Project remains: H-D 1943 WLC (http://www.theliberator.be/liberator6.htm) LOUD PIPES SOUND CHALLENGE (name that bike) Guess the brand +1 Guess the bike +1 Stock or aftermarket +1 Name the brand of the pipes +3 This week's bike, Yamaha R1 with Two Brothers exhaust Events 2nd Annual Congregation Show (https://www.thecongregationshow.com/) - April 14th, 2018 2pm-8pm 2nd Annual Moto Amino East Coast Meetup - June 9th, 2018 at Capital PowerSport (https://www.capitalpowersports.com/), Wake Forest, NC. 3rd Annual Motorcycle Podcasters Challenge (http://www.motorcyclepodcasterschallenge.com/) - June 21st, 2018 thru July 11th, 2018. 1st Annual LoudPipes Meetup (http://www.rdubstudios.com/loudpipes/) - July 13th - July 15th. Gettysburg, PA. Staying at DummerBoy Campground (https://drummerboycampresort.com/) 14th Annual Barber Vintage Festival (http://www.barbermuseum.org/events/barber-vintage-festival/) - October 5th - 7th 2018 (Roger one of our supports is planning to ride from Oregon for event. Jon and Roger are going to head to Las Vegas, NV for AimExpo) Support the show and receive rewards for your contribution by visiting loudpipes.net/donate (http://www.rdubstudios.com/donate). Patreon (http://patreon.com/rdubstudios) is our focus and is an ongoing support model. There is also a link for one-time donations and support of any size is greatly appreciated Running time: 1 hour 14 minutes
To round out our new rider series we talk about finding your community. We have brought in fellow podcaster, host of Motorcycles and Misfits podcast and owner of the Re-Cycle Garage - Liza Miller. Also, just a heads up that there is a little explicit language this week. New Topics Final topic of the New and Returning Rider Series - Finding your community Re-Cycle Garage (https://www.facebook.com/recyclesantacruz/) Moto Amino (https://aminoapps.com/c/motorcycle-amino/info/) Facebook groups HOG (https://www.harley-davidson.com/us/en/owners/hog.html) Riding with Friends and or family LOUD PIPES SOUND CHALLENGE (name that bike) Guess the brand +1 Guess the bike +1 Stock or aftermarket +1 Name the brand of the pipes +3 This week's bike (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lPz1D1qKyjc) Events 2nd Annual Congregation Show (https://www.thecongregationshow.com/) - April 14th, 2018 2pm-8pm 2nd Annual Moto Amino East Coast Meetup - June 9th, 2018 at Capital PowerSport (https://www.capitalpowersports.com/), Wake Forest, NC. 3rd Annual Motorcycle Podcasters Challenge (http://www.motorcyclepodcasterschallenge.com/) - June 21st, 2018 thru July 11th, 2018. 1st Annual LoudPipes Meetup (http://www.rdubstudios.com/loudpipes/) - July 13th - July 15th. Gettysburg, PA. Staying at DummerBoy Campground (https://drummerboycampresort.com/) 14th Annual Barber Vintage Festival (http://www.barbermuseum.org/events/barber-vintage-festival/) - October 5th - 7th 2018 (Roger one of our supports is planning to ride from Oregon for event. Jon and Roger are going to head to Las Vegas, NV for AimExpo) Support the show and receive rewards for your contribution by visiting loudpipes.net/donate (http://www.rdubstudios.com/donate). Patreon (http://patreon.com/rdubstudios) is our focus and is an ongoing support model. There is also a link for one-time donations and support of any size is greatly appreciated Running time: 1 hour 16 minutes
For this espiosde we once again have the pleasure of welcoming Aaron Smith, who has been on the the show a few times talking about the Road Hogs group rides. New Topics Aaron rides from South Carolina to San Francisco, CA. Started September 19th, 2018 and returned September 29th, 2018. Planned to take northern route (I-80), however snow in the mountains changed plans to the southern route. Completed back to back days over 1,000 miles each. Spent two days in San Francisco, CA Traveled thru Yosemite National Park on way to Las Vegas, NV. Spent two days in Las Vegas, NV Wanted to hit the Twisted Sister Motorcycle Route, but of course the only day of rain on the trip, was that day! Jon’s plan for heading I-40 and coming back I-80 now may change with Aaron's information about snow in September. Jon continues thinking/planning return trip. Aaron Smith at Barber https://uploads.fireside.fm/images/e/e9f8d2eb-9140-4ae8-8ade-c38bd0c47027/ATSjD9Pf.jpg Aaron make it to the pacific ocean https://uploads.fireside.fm/images/e/e9f8d2eb-9140-4ae8-8ade-c38bd0c47027/p9XHkAMG.jpg Kingman, AZ https://uploads.fireside.fm/images/e/e9f8d2eb-9140-4ae8-8ade-c38bd0c47027/DOoM8rjI.jpg U-TURN Be sure to checkout the MotoNobodies podcast (www.motonobodies.com), 3 episodes are out, #4 by the time most of you hear this. MPC podcast (www.motorcyclepodcasterschallenge.com) has also restarted, check that out for 2018 rules update and Jon and Rich plan to do this every other week or so up to the start of the challenge. R6 is officially on the road! 2000 Yamaha R6 - road ready https://uploads.fireside.fm/images/e/e9f8d2eb-9140-4ae8-8ade-c38bd0c47027/Sit9YV5F.JPG LOUD PIPES SOUND CHALLENGE (name that bike) Guess the brand +1 Guess the bike +1 Stock or aftermarket +1 Name the brand of the pipes +3 This week's, Ducati Hyper Motard 821 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=302rXpfoYe4) Events 2nd Annual Congregation Show (https://www.thecongregationshow.com/) - April 14th, 2018 2pm-8pm 2nd Annual Moto Amino East Coast Meetup - June 9th, 2018 at Capital PowerSport (https://www.capitalpowersports.com/), Wake Forest, NC. 3rd Annual Motorcycle Podcasters Challenge (http://www.motorcyclepodcasterschallenge.com/) - June 21st, 2018 thru July 11th, 2018. 1st Annual LoudPipes Meetup (http://www.rdubstudios.com/loudpipes/) - July 13th - July 15th. Gettysburg, PA. Staying at DummerBoy Campground (https://drummerboycampresort.com/) 14th Annual Barber Vintage Festival (http://www.barbermuseum.org/events/barber-vintage-festival/) - October 5th - 7th 2018 (Roger one of the Riders of Loud Pipes is planning to ride in from Oregon. Jon and Roger are going to head to Las Vegas, NV for the AimExpo) Support the show and receive rewards for your contribution by visiting loudpipes.net/donate (http://www.rdubstudios.com/donate). Patreon (http://patreon.com/rdubstudios) is our focus and is an ongoing support model. There is also a link for one-time donations and support of any size is greatly appreciated Running time: 1 hour 17 minutes Questions or comments: feedback@rdubstudios.com or the Feedback Page (https://www.loudpipes.ent/contact)
This week we have some very exciting news to share coming out of RDub Studios. To help with this news, we invited Amp'd and Bacon to join us. So the big news is that we have launched a second show! It's going to be hosted by Bacon, Amp'd, and Jon. The show is called MotoNobodies and will be a chat about the MotoNobodies meet-ups and the daily chats within the group. The MotoNobodies group started back in 2016 and have been talking and meeting up since then. The plan is also to bring in other MotoNobodies members to share in the chat. You can find the podcast on iTunes, Podcast Addict, and your favorite podcast player. Check out the website at www.motonobodies.com for links to social media and other information about the podcast.
TOPICS (after the big news)* Indian Chieftain Elite
U-TURN* While on the Key West Trip with the Dragon Krew - Irishman gave Jon a Gremlin Bell.
LOUD PIPES SOUND CHALLENGE (name that bike)* Guess the brand +1 * Guess the bike +1 * Stock or aftermarket +1 * Name the brand of the pipes +3 * This week's bike
EVENTS* 2nd Annual Congregation Show - April 14 2-8pm * 2nd Annual East Coast Meetup - June 9th, 2018 - Captial Powersports, Wake Forest, NC. * 3rd Annual Motorcycle Podcasters Challenge June 21st 2018 - July 11th 2018 * 1st Annual Loud Pipes Meetup - July 13-14 * 14th Annual Barber Vintage Fest. - October 5th - 7th 2018 (Jon is going Roger plans to ride out from Oregon .
Support the show and receive rewards for your contribution by visiting loudpipes.net/donate. Patreon is our focus and is an ongoing support model. There is also a link for one-time donations and support of any size is greatly appreciated
Running time: 1 hour 13 minutes
Questions or comments: feedback@rdubstudios.com or the Feedback page
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Tonight Rich and Rico get the latest news from Jon on his past weekend trip with the Moto Amino Dragon Krew. Jon took a little adventure and rode down to Key West, Florida. On the ride down the plan was to complete the saddle sore 1000 Iron Butt Challenge. This challenge is to complete 1000 miles in 24 hours or less. There was a small delay in getting out of North Carolina as DaRula's chain broke while running about 70 mph on I-85 just south of Charlotte, NC. To answer the question - yes everyone doing the saddle sore did complete it, in fact they did 1119 miles in 22 1/4 hours!
After arriving at the hotel at 1:30 AM - back on the road by 9:30 AM to finish the ride to Key West, FL. Did a little sightseeing and then headed back north and planning to stay at OIFVET22's house south west of Jacksonville, FL. Before getting back to the mainland of Florida, Jon followed a recommendation from brother Zyon to stop for dinner at Hobo Cafe in Key Largo, FL. Highly recommend the place if you are in the area.
The Dragon Krew didn't arrive until 5 AM. After a little sleep and home cooked meal they were back on the road around 12:30 pm and Irish's brother-in-law escorted the Krew out of state. Jon arrives home around 11:30 pm, but there was a small adventure with an NC state trooper.
Moto Amino Members on Ride:
- Irishman
- Jon
- KP Moto
- Rat
- YamiR6
- Jaburbee95
- Crux
- Jac-FZ09
- DaRula (Broke Down in Charlotte)
- PD
- Moto Momma
- OIFVET22
- Irish Brother-In-Law
EVENTS* 2nd Annual Congregation Show - April 14 2-8pm * 2nd Annual East Coast Meetup - June 9th, 2018 - Captial Powersports, Wake Forest, NC. * 3rd Annual Motorcycle Podcasters Challenge June 21st 2018 - July 11th 2018 * 1st Annual Loud Pipes Meetup - July 13-14 * 14th Annual Barber Vintage Fest. - October 5th - 7th 2018 (Jon is going Roger plans to ride out from Oregon .
Support the show and receive rewards for your contribution by visiting loudpipes.net/donate. Patreon is our focus and is an ongoing support model. There is also a link for one-time donations and support of any size is greatly appreciated
Running time: 1 hour 09 minutes
Questions or comments: feedback@rdubstudios.com or the Feedback page
Continuing along with our new and returning rider series, this week focuses on getting your first bike. We give our first bikes and stories and debate the direction of new and returning riders.
TOPICS* Main topic is around buying your first bike or another bike if you are getting back into riding * Discuss first bike for each of us and Jon has a surprise we didn't know! * Rich hits a piece of concrete in the road, pics below * Rico had the Roadmaster out sans Tourpack
U-TURN* We review some specs and general feedback on the KTM Super Duke GT from Eric via Facebook
EVENTS* 2nd Annual Congregation Show - April 14 2-8pm * 2nd Annual East Coast Meetup - June 9th, 2018 - Captial Powersports, Wake Forest, NC. * 3rd Annual Motorcycle Podcasters Challenge June 21st 2018 - July 11th 2018 * 1st Annual Loud Pipes Meetup - July 13-14 * 14th Annual Barber Vintage Fest. - October 5th - 7th 2018 (Jon is going Roger plans to ride out from Oregon .
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Running time: 1 hour 28 minutes
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TOPICS* Yamaha Star Eluder - first ride * Thanks to Joey, O’Neil, and Chris Sport Durst Powersports
UTURN* Loud Pipes Rider, Chad’s son recently took MSF basic riding course and has a Buell Blast waiting for him to ride. * Rich’s brother Kenny bought a new Kawasaki Vulcan S and it’s licensed and ready to go. He is also going to take MSF in the spring and get riding.
EVENTS* Feb 18-21 Moto-Amino ride to Key West FL. - Feb 18th is a saddle sore 1000! * 2nd Annual Congregation Show - April 14 2-8pm * 2nd Annual East Coast Meetup - June 9th 2018 - Wake Forest, NC at Capital Powersports * 3rd Annual Motorcycle Podcasters Challenge June 21st 2018 - July 11th 2018 * 1st Annual Loud Pipes Meetup - July 13-14 * 14th Annual Barber Vintage Fest. - October 5th - 7th 2018 (Jon is going Roger plans to ride out from Oregon .
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Running time: 1 hour 26 minutes
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Colin aka Broncoride joins us to discuss the latest results from Harley-Davidson and the news around closing Kansas City final assembly and the confirmation of LiveWire coming in 18 months! To top it off, Colin is also to most recent member to the Riders of Loud Pipes and we thank him for his support!
TOPICS* Broncoride does moto-vlogging and reviews on his YouTube channel, check it out! * We take a look at Harley-Davidson 4th quarter and year end results * The closing of the Kansas City final assembly location might be more than you think * LiveWire confirmed in the next 18 months! For a peek at this, take a look at the demo ride we did three year ago. + LiveWire demo ride with commentary + LiveWire full ride video
UTURNTed from the Motorcycle Men shared some of his thoughts on riding gear from the prior episode
- Lobster gloves for Brother Bacon
- Tobacco Wear Kevlar pants
- Tobacco Wear warm weather shirt
- Great interview with Tobacco Wear owner
- Most comfy boots per Ted :)
EVENTS* Dragon Krew Moto-Amino ride to Key West FL. - February 18th, 2018 - February 21st, 2018 is a saddle sore 1000! * 2nd Annual Congregation show - April 14th, 2018 2-8pm * 1st Annual Loud Pipes Meetup - July 13th, 2018 - July 15th, 2018 - near Gettysburg area * 2nd Annual East Coast Meetup - June 9th, 2018 - Captial Powersports, Wake Forest, NC. * 3rd Annual MPC June 21st, 2018 - July 11th, 2018 * Barber Vintage Festival - October 5th, 2018 - October 7th, 2018 * Jon plans to ride across the country, much more detail to add at a later time. :)
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Running time: 1 hour 17 minutes
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Bacon's Broken Bits joins Rich this week to cover some additional rider training and gear for new riders
TOPICS* Rider training schools + Motorcycle Safety Foundation + Riders Edge (H-D) + Bike Safe (KP) + Midwest Motorcycle Training * Get some gear + MSF requirements (states and country requirements may vary) + We cover the basics of what a new rider should get + Prepare for the sli de, not the ride (Christmas Story little brother!) Just kidding and we had a lot of fun with this during the show. :)
#1, your gear is your primary setup for climate control, get something as comfortable as possible, and minimize gear that is distracting.
- Ride your ride, no need to keep up with advanced riders beyond your skill level
Find a helmet that FITS properly!
- Recommend a full face, but that’s your decision
Boots
- Over the ankle, sturdy, perhaps leather, sneakers need not apply, flip flops, your an idiot
Gloves
- Good place to spend some money for quality and comfort, remember climate control..
- Three finger gloves for Bacon ;)
Jacket
- Leather or Nylon, consider changing weather needs and rain options
Pants
- recommend riding jeans with full kevlar or motorcycle specific riding pants
EVENTS* Dragon Krew Moto-Amino ride to Key West FL. - February 18th, 2018 - February 21st, 2018 is a saddle sore 1000! * 2nd Annual Congregation show - April 14th, 2018 2-8pm * 1st Annual Loud Pipes Meetup - July 13th, 2018 - July 15th, 2018 - near Gettysburg area * 2nd Annual East Coast Meetup - June 9th, 2018 - Captial Powersports, Wake Forest, NC. * 3rd Annual MPC June 21st, 2018 - July 11th, 2018 * Barber Vintage Festival - October 5th, 2018 - October 7th, 2018 * Jon plans to ride across the country, much more detail to add at a later time. :)
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Running time: 1 hour 48 minutes
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Main topic this week is our visit to the 2018 Easyriders show in Charlotte. Rico's brother Kevin joins us to review our favorites and general discussion about the show. Don't miss the update from Jon on the new Spyder and he has a surprise in the events section! We also welcome our latest member to the Riders of Loud Pipes and we thank James Providakes for the support.
EASYRIDERS SHOWEnjoy the photos below and we discussed several during this episode.
UTURN* Update on the new Spyder from Jon + 2017 CAN-AM Spyder F3S + 1330cc inline triple, Fox podium shocks, Brembo brakes, and defeat-able traction control are the S package. + Couple hundred miles so far and loving it + Handling, comfort, power, and ergonomics all improved, plus it will pick the front end off the ground too!!!
EVENTS* Dragon Krew Moto-Amino ride to Key West FL. - February 18th, 2018 - February 21st, 2018 is a saddle sore 1000! * 2nd Annual Congregation show - April 14th, 2018 2-8pm * 1st Annual Loud Pipes Meetup - July 13th, 2018 - July 15th, 2018 - Some Place in PA... * 2nd Annual East Coast Meetup - June 9th, 2018 - Captial Powersports, Wake Forest, NC. * 3rd Annual MPC June 21st, 2018 - July 11th, 2018 * Barber Vintage Festival - October 5th, 2018 - October 7th, 2018 * Jon plans to ride across the country, much more detail to add at a later time. :)
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Running time: 1 hour 30 minutes
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We want to help out new and returning riders and give our input on what should be some of your first steps. With Jon on the Moto Amino app and hanging with the Dragon Krew, he meets Irishman. Irishman is a 23-year motorcycle veteran with well over 300k on sport and cruiser bikes. Then on top of that, he was a full-time MSF instructor while stationed in Japan and still fills in at Nash and Franklin County community colleges. We also want to thank Irishman for his service to our country as he served in the Marines for 15 years. We are once again happy to have KP Moto join us as well to provide his input as a young rider.
Where to start:* Take a training class - if you are new it's a great way to see if you like riding with out buying a bike. + MSF at community colleges + Rider Edge at local Harley-Davison dealerships + Learn from a friend + Watch videos online. * If you are returning rider, we recommend taking a training class to refresh you. This was submitted by one of our Riders of Loud Pipes Chad. Good idea for all riders to get a refresher course from time to time. * Starter Bike: + 300cc sport bike + 650cc cruiser style bike
U-Turn: Jon gives an update on his Spyder..... + Purge valve showed up on Friday, January 5th, 2018 and tech going to install on January 6th, 2018. + While visiting Jon talked to the manager and was told some 2017 F3-S where coming back from demo duty. + Jon got a call from Sales manager about how he might want to get F3-S + Jon and Natalie went to dealership and Jon could not pass up the deal and purchased a 2017 F3-S!!!*
EIGHT DAYS A WEEK (IRISHMAN)* Tomhawk * Flury * Venture * Hummer 2 * Delora (Back to Future car) * Yugo * Pinto * BMW Isetta (Family Matter TV Show Car)
EVENTS* Easyriders Bike Show Charlotte - January 20, 2018 * Dragon Krew Moto-Amino ride to Key West FL. - February 18th, 2018 - February 21st, 2018 is a saddle sore 1000! * 2nd Annual Congregation show - April 14th, 2018 2-8pm * 1st Annual Loud Pipes Meetup - July 13th, 2018 - July 15th, 2018 - Some Place in PA... * 2nd Annual East Coast Meetup - June 9th, 2018 - Captial Powersports, Wake Forest, NC. * 3rd Annual MPC June 21st, 2018 - July 11th, 2018 * Barber Vintage Festival - October 5th, 2018 - October 7th, 2018
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Running time: 1 hour 33 minutes
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This week kicks off with an announcement of our new rider series. At least four episodes dedicated to helping new and returning riders get into motorcycling. Jon is pulled into the conversation on his Spyder so that we can all get a proper update on all the sadness.
NEW RIDER SERIESWe are starting a mini-series, that eventually will be put together as a reference episode. The idea is, let’s do our part for the motorcycle community and help to foster new riders
Four part series covering the following major topics:
- Get some training
- Monday 1/8/2018 we will record this episode with a former motorcycle safety instructor
- Get some gear
- Let’s cover the basics of what a new rider should get
- Where to spend your money
- Gear that you don’t ne ed
- Get a bike
- Look at bikes suited for a learning rider
- New models available
- Good used bike choices
- Scooters (can start without having a license)
- Dirt riding (Rich feels one of the best ways to understand and practice bike control)
- Find your community (although we could argue this should be first)
- Reach out to various social media outlets that interest you
- Facebook, EatSleepRide, Moto-Amino, podcasts, and more
- Local events, local dealers, club, industry, trade shows, etc
RIDERS OF LOUD PIPESWe welcome SquatchyPete :) to the Riders of Loud Pipes Clubhouse. A big thank you to him and all of the Riders for their support.
SPEND MY MONEYSlacker needs a new exhaust for his Kawasaki Vulcan S, we listen to five different makes and give our suggestions
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Scorpion Custom Exhaust (audio sample from: Kee Lin Lee)
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About $560 with the currency conversion
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Arrow Rebel (audio sample from: SpeedMob)
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Same pipe on the dyno (audio sample from: Motorsport Landskrona AB)
- About $800
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Two Brother Racing (audio sample from: Two Brothers Racing)
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(2015-2017) Vulcan-S Comp Stainless Part Number 005-4200199 - $759.98 retail
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(2015-2017) Vulcan-S Comp Black Part Number 005-4200199-B - $859.98 retail
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Delkevic - (audio sample: Amit Dadlaney)
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$369 - 450 depending on type
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Danmoto Highwayman 2-1 Full Exhaust Kawasaki Vulcan S
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350 or so as far as I can tell.
- There are some reviews that reference needing a different sized bolt than what comes in the kit and some general quality concerns. Look into this before you buy, but it sounds nice.
EVENTS* Easyriders Bike Show Charlotte - January 20, 2018 * Feb 18-21 Moto-Amino ride to Key West FL. - Feb 18th is a saddle sore 1000! * 2nd Annual Congregation show - April 14 2-8pm * 1st Annual Loud Pipes Meetup - TBD…. send in feedback as we are still planning date and location * 2nd Annual East Coast Meetup - June 9th 2018 - Wake Forest, NC. * 3rd Annual MPC June 21st 2018 - July 11th 2018
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Running time: 1 hour 33 minutes
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We score our 2017 motorcycle predictions and make new ones for 2018. There is an update on the R6 build and the 2017 year of beer compilation following this episode audio.
PredictionsFirst up, scoring 2017 predictions from episode 70:
Scoring:
- 2 points: correct prediction, unanimous among the group or evidence to prove it
- 1 point: yeah you were on the right path, but not 100% or cannot prove or not unanimous
- 0 points: you were just wrong
2017:Rich:
- (0) Rico gets a bike - on/off road over 250cc
- (0) Indian does some type of water cooling for touring bikes
- (0) Conflict between aftermarket modifications and bike warranties around exhaust comes to a head
Jon:
- (0) Rico get a bike... ADV class
- (0) Harley wins American Flat Track championship.
- (2) Indian releases a new bike model
- (2) More vintage style looking bikes
Rico:
- (2) Rich doesn't start project bike
- (0) Bryce gets a new bike before Rich does
- (0) There will be no new Bobber style bikes from manufacturers
- (2) HD puts Mil8 in all bikes except Sportster and Street series
Rider of Loud Pipes!:
Mark A
- (2) Indian will continue expanding its part and accessories line-up
- (2) HD 2018 will expand the 107 to the Softail and Dyna lines.
- (0) HD will start to scare away customers if they start to restrict warranty claims on non OEM parts.
Micah:
- (2) Line between ADV/Upright sport touring will continue to blur
- (2) More new mini ADV bikes like the G310GS or VStrom 300x
Zyon:
- (2) HD in 2018 will expand the 107 to the Softail and Dyna lines.
2018:Rich:
- The pace of new motorcycle models slows (by 20%)
- Harley-Davidson revamps the Sportster line and perhaps a new engine
- Harley-Davidson announces or releases an ADV class bike
- Harley-Davidson announces production details for the LiveWire!
- Three or more bikes purchased in the Rider of Loud Pipes Clubhouse
Jon:
- Can-AM will announce a spyder under $10k
- Another manufacturer will release a turbo or supercharged bike to match what Kawasaki is doing
- Rich gets R6 on the track and falls in love with doing track days
- Helmet manufacturers add head up displays, units will hit the market and make riders safer
- Harley-Davidson will reduce a new model (way to reach Jon)
- Indian Motorcycle will win the American Flat Track series
Rico:
- More retro cafe racer style and naked motorcycles
- More scrambler and sport touring motorcycles
- Smaller brands getting into the bobber, scrambler, cafe game
- More range and presence for electric motorcycles
- More retro models for Kawasaki
- electric cruiser comes to market
- This may have already happened :)
Rider of Loud Pipes!:
Chris (Slacker):
- By the end of 2018 Jon will have a motorcycle in his garage (as in 2 wheels)
- Rico will buy a bunch of Honda Groms and invite the clubhouse down to CR to film an episode of "Ride with Rico Hogan."
Zyon:
- HD redesigns the sportster platform, mainly meaning a new power plant
- One of the big 5 (Honda, HD, Indian, Kawasaki, or Yamaha) bring a full electric model to market
- Zyon ends the year with a Guzzi in his garage (bonus)
Garage* R6 forks are back together with new seals, bushing, upgraded springs, and back on the bike. * YouTube channels used for inspiration and tips + Delboy's Garage, How-To replace regular type fork seals. + Dave Moss Tuning + Speed & Noise for riding tips
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Running time: 2 hours 23 minutes
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KP Moto joins us this week to discuss cold riding and we give ten tips if you plan on doing that. A little longer episode than usual as we head into the Christmas holiday week.
On Thursday December 28, 2017 we will record our annual predictions show. We score the round from last year and make new ones. This year we are also taking predictions from listeners, if you are interested please reach us on our feedback page loudpipes.net/feedback
KP on his Yamaha FJR 1300
Eight Days a Week (KP Moto)* VFR800 * Honda Rallye replica * Yamaha FZ-10 * FJR 1300 * Honda Africa twin * Class A RV with toy hauler space * Toyota Tacoma * Project: Race built R3
EVENTS:* Easyriders Bike Show Charlotte - January 20, 2018 * Feb 18-21 Moto-Amino ride to Key West FL. - Feb 18th is a saddle sore 1000! * 2nd Annual Congregation show - April 14 2-8pm * 3rd Annual MotoNobodies Meetup - May 18th-20th (North East TN) * 1st Annual Loud Pipes Meetup - TBD…. send in feedback as we are still planning date and location * 2nd Annual East Coast Meetup - June 9th 2018 - Wake Forest, NC. * 3rd Annual MPC June 21st 2018 - July 11th 2018
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Running time: 1 hour 42 minutes
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TOPICS:* Chris Geiss gives us his take on the NYC IMS motorcycle show * Shopping for a new bike and has his eye on the Kawasaki Z900 RS
Yamaha Eluder
Kawasaki Z900RS left side
Ducati Custom
BMW R 1200 R
BMW R nine T Scrambler
NYC
Kawasaki Z900RS right side
Indian FTR 1200
Jonathan Rae Kawasaki ZX10RR World Superbike
UTURN:* Let's get this straight on the new Ducati V4 * To reproduce the feel and firing sequence of a V-twin, the V4 Stradale arrives with a “Twin Pulse” ignition. The two left-hand cylinders fire close together, as do the two right-hand cylinders. For you engine geeks, this is a 0°, 90°, 290° and 380° firing order.
SPEND MY MONEY:Chris is looking for an aftermarket exhaust for his 2016 Kawasaki Vulcan S
EVENTS:* Easyriders Bike Show Charlotte - January 20, 2018 * 2nd Annual Congregation show - April 14 2-8pm * 3rd Annual MotoNobodies Meetup - May 18th-20th (North East TN) * 1st Annual Loud Pipes Meetup - TBD…. send in feedback as we are still planning date and location * 2nd Annual East Coast Meetup - June 9th 2018 - Wake Forest, NC. * 3rd Annual MPC June 21st 2018 - July 11th 2018
RIDERS OF LOUD PIPES:* New support level called the SlackPack and Chris is one of the first members
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Running time: 1 hour 15 minutes
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Justin Webster is back in the house (previously episode 75) to give an update on what he's been up to. The City Scrambler that we saw as a rough setup in January has been received very well in finished form and he took that to some bike shows, was featured by Bike EXIF, and more. The topics are many and this episode is all Justin and we parked all the other segments until next week.
TOPICS* City Scrambler - Honda CB 550 is done and we talk about the process to finish the bike
Photo: Wren Salgado
- Shown at Handbuilt Show in Austin Texas
- Also went to OG Moto in LA with the 550
- West coast road trip included several other stops
- Hanging out with Jay Larossa from Lossa Engineering
- Visited Max Hazens shop (check out Max with Anthony Bourdain)
- Justin's CB 750 was featured in Bike EXIF annual calendar
- Next for Justin we may see something using Triumph as the base, we can't wait to see it!
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Running time: 1 hour 26 minutes
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Are you shade tree and how do you feel about that term? We get into the definition and break down some of the stigma around the term shade tree. Mike from the Riders of Loud Pipes joins us for the conversation and other topics.
TOPICS* Shade tree defined: Urban dictionary, Wikipedia (official dictionaries simply define it as a tree that provides shade)
U-Turn* Eric on Facebook provides some additional detail on the Ducati V4 is the unique firing order vs other V4 engines * He continues on with a question as to why we didn't pick the Suzuki V-Strom 1000 for Chuck on prior episode. This bike is same price as the Versys 1000 and has the 5 axis IMU unit that the Kawasaki lacks.
NEWS RAPID FIRE* A moto auction site dedicated to vintage bikes * Royal Enfield taking on Harley street with new 650cc twin engine
EVENTS* 1st Annual Loud Pipes Meetup - TBD…. * 2nd Annual Motorcycle Amino East Coast Meetup - June 9th 2018 - Wake Forest, NC.
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Running time: 1 hour 23 minutes
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Tonight we open up the truck and see what has been rolled out from the 2017 EICMA show. WOW a lot has come out and we scratch the surface with our conversation with Moto-vlogger and member of the motonobodies - RougeMogul.
EICMA News* Ducati V4 Panigale * Honda CB1000R * Kawasaki Z900RS Cafe * Yamaha Tracer 900 (FJ-09 replacement/upgrade) * SuperCharged Kawasaki Ninja H2 SX with 200HP * BMW K1600 Grand America * Indian Scout FTR1200 * Harley Sport Glide * Moto Guzzi V85
U-Turn* Rich got some feedback from listeners about using overpants to work instead of riding jeans. * Feedback to Rick on using a sheepskin throw to extend the riding time.
Spend My MoneySolo rider, back roads - not much for Highways, but should be able to handle them. Needs to handle mountain twistys well. More comfortable on a cruiser style, but fine with dual-sport style as well. Top of the budget is $13K. Fairly novice rider, 3 years experience. It's more about enjoying the ride than bells and whistles. No real preference on brand.
- Rich:
- New: Sportster Roadster
- New: Kawasaki Versys 1000 LT
- Used: Harley FXR - 1989.
- Rico:
- New: Triumph Tiger 800 (11k)
- Used: Suzuki Intruder 1500
- Rouge:
- New: Ducati Scrambler
- Used: Ducati Diavel
- Jon:
- New: Yamaha Stryker - 11,899
- Used: Indian Scout Bobber - 11,499
Rouge's Eight Days a Week* Chris Craft Classic all wood deck motor boat * Ducatia Panigale V4 * Ducati Multistrada Enduro * Aprillia RSV4 * Zero S * Telsa Model S P100D * AMG C63 Sedan * Project: 70's era Harley FLH Shovel
EVENTS* 1st Annual Loud Pipes Meetup - TBD…. * 2nd Annual Motorcycle Amino East Coast Meetup - June 9th 2018 - Wake Forest, NC.
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Running time: 1 hour 54 minutes
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Rich and Jon talk about various topics this week and mix in some recent riding and plans for the future.
We are looking for feedback and interest in a mountain meet up and ride event, send your thoughts to feedback@rdubstudios.com or the Feedback page
NEW Topics* Kawasaki teases a new supercharged model * Could the new Suzuki Hayabusa be turbo charged? * Refining some of our colder(er) riding gear with overpants + Tour Master Overpants (Jon: winter/rain) + Joe Rocket Phoenix Ion Pants (Jon: summer) * Enevate Announces 5-Minute Extreme Fast Charge Battery Technology for Electric Vehicles * Harley-Davidson wireless headset interface module released * Robot motorcycle racer soundly beaten by human champion Valentino Rossi
U-TURN* We spend a minute talking and laughing about all the walnuts on the road during our PA ride last week * More detail on the 2018 Gold Wing front suspension
Spend my money!* Next: Solo rider, back roads - not much for Highways, but should be able to handle them. Needs to handle mountain twistys well. More comfortable on a cruiser style, but fine with dual-sport style as well. Top of the budget is $13K. Fairly novice rider, 3 years experience. It's more about enjoying the ride than bells and whistles. No real preference on brand.
the garage* Rich is rebuilding forks on the R6, parts ordered and MFM will do the work For $80 each. Done! * Rich is starting to build a luggage rack for the Deuce. Sketch started and looking at size needed for luggage
Auto related* Is there going to be a mid-engine Corvette and how do we feel about that
EVENTS* 1st Annual Loud Pipes Meetup - TBD…. * 2nd Annual Motorcycle Amino East Coast Meetup - June 9th 2018 - Wake Forest, NC.
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Running time: 1 hours 12 minutes
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First order of business is to bring Rico up to speed on the PA road trip.
- MPC individual trophy was delivered to Dangerous Dave during a dinner meet up at Fegley's Bethlehem Brew Works
- Saturday mountain ride with Dangerous Dave, Zyon, and Chris all Riders of Loud Pipes! members
- New Gold Wing! check out all the detail on this site
U-TURN* We clowned the Yamaha Venture for a 4700 rpm redline and decided to compare that to HD * Harley-Davidson Street Glide (2018) makes 111 ft/lbs torque at 3,250 with a 5,500 redline
Spend My MoneyThe criteria was to buy a touring motorcycle with all the bells and whistles and a budget around $30k.
Jon
- New: 2018 Goldwing!
- Used: BMW K1600 GTL
Rich
- New: BMW K1600 GTL ($27,745 including premium package)
- 70ish pounds lighter than the new Wing (772 vs 842 both fueled and ready to ride)
- 160HP / 129 ft/lbs inline 6 (no numbers on the Wing yet)
- Front: BMW Motorrad Duolever; central spring strut (take that fancy new Wing)
- Used: 2016 Harley-Davidson FLHTKSE - Screamin Eagle Limited CVO Ebay $30,470
Rico
- 2018 Indian Roadmaster - DUH!
- 2016 BMW C 650 GT Premium
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Running time: 2 hours 20 minutes
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For this episode it is advisable to review the bikes below before or while listening. We often refer to them by name or number during this episode, so having the visual as you listen may be beneficial.
Bike picture review* Rico's Cousin joins us to pick Jon's brain about the show and pick our favorites. * The gallery below has names and or numbers that were called out during the show.
395
397
361
139 - on the street
332 - turbo
75
65
48
597
586 - Elum Pick
Rich - Flat Track
Rico - Flat Track
217 - Rico Pick
Buell Callout
Misfit
249
Rich Pick
240
240
232 - Mike's Pick
232 - Mike's Pick
232 - Mike's Pick
Lo-Life-Luci
Lo-Life-Luci
Lo-Life-Luci
Lo-Life-Luci
U-TURN* Ducati is no longer for sale, but it was fun while it lasted * Rich looks at another sporty touring option after a visit to Motorcycles of Charlotte: Triumph Tiger Explorer XRT (The top of the line on-road edition)
Triumph Tiger Explorer XRT @ Motorcycles of Charlotte
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Running time: 01 hours 08 minutes
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This episode has a more serious tone as we are joined by two members of the Iowa Chapter of B.A.C.A (Bikers Against Child Abuse). One of the Riders of Loud Pipes (Jebie) is a member of this chapter and wanted us to interview them.
B.A.C.A * Mission Statement * FAQ * Ammo (Security Officer) - 2009 Victory Jackpot * Wrench (PR Rep) - 1997 Vulcan Classic (big bore kit and stroked) * Only 1 Chapter in Iowa 2 years ago, now there are 6
U-Turn:* AMD custom build competition closes America team at AIMexpo
News Round Table:* Red shift cams for Mil8 * Can-Am 2018 Lineup
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Running time: 01 hours 05 minutes
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We are joined by a guest this week. Happy Jack is a moto-vlogger and recently had a chance to ride the new Yamaha Venture. We had a great time discussing the demo ride, his Harley, and the riding that he joined Jon and Rico on during the Homestead Hootenanny.
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Running time: 01 hours 05 minutes
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We celebrate our three year anniversary with episode 100, recorded at the Thirsty Nomad Brewing Company in Charlotte, NC. Big thanks to all that rode out with us in person, Mike and Micah from the Riders of Loud Pipes! Shannon (Apersv) and Tracy who Jon met through Moto Amino, round out the crew at the brewery.
We had some call in guests as well; Deb (The Fashionista Has an Iron Butt), Bacon's Broken Bits, and Markus from the Riders of Loud Pipes (original First Five member). Larry from Creative Riding kicked off the party with a nice audio congrats that he sent in advance.
We sincerely thank you all for being a part of the show and we are looking forward to many more!
Rich, Rico, and Jon
We are one show away from hitting another major milestone, 100 episodes and 3 years doing the LoudPipes Podcast. Rich and Jon talk a little about plans for episode 100, some Yamaha news, and flat tracking racing.
New Topics:* Ducati's New V-4 Engine: + Ducati unveils a new V-4 Desmosedici Stradale engine. Sound from Ducati's video and sound of outgoing Panigale + Ducati has been running the V-4 engine in MotoGP for the last 10 years + There was a very limited street bike in 2007 that was V-4, but this is officially Ducati's first street bike with a V-4 * How good has Indian been in American Flat Track racing: + From the club house chat, Rich did some quick research that may surprise you
U-Turn:* Anymore on 2018 Harley Models - Everyone is loving the Fat Bob, except for Rich and we say farewell officially to the V-Rod
Spend my Money:* I want the ultimate long distance touring bike. The more creature comforts the better and have $30K to spend.
New Roundup:* Yamaha releases a new model - Star Eluder * Yamaha press release states that the Star Venture is delayed until the latter half of December 2017 * Team America seeks a new member
EVENTS:* Ray Price Capital City Bikefest - September 22-24 - Raleigh, North Carolina * Bucket List Ride (Mini Iron Butt) - October 14th-15th 2017 (Ride from Manteo, NC to Murphy, NC)
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Running time: 01 hour 03 minutes
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Episode 100 and our three year anniversary celebration will take place on Saturday September 9, 2017 @ around 1:30pm at the Thirsty Nomad Brewing Company. If you plan to be there in person, want to call in, or send a note or audio in advance please contact us on feedback@rdubstudios.com before Saturday please!
Larry from Creative Riding joins us to discuss 2018 Harley-Davidson Motorcycles and brings in a ringer, Super Hooligan racer Chris Wiggins to join in the fun.
Topics and links:* Super Hooligans Championship Series * SoCal Hooligans * Speed Merchant * American Flat Track
2018 Harley-Davidson Models:
- Low Rider
- Fat Bob
- Fat Boy
- Breakout
- Heritage
- Chris was in this video (Heritage Softail)
- Matt Laidlaw has a great video on the new Softail including conversations with some of the engineers.
- Rusty Butcher
EVENTS:* Ray Price Capital City Bikefest - September 22-24 - Raleigh, North Carolina * Bucket List Ride (Mini Iron Butt) - October 14th-15th 2017 (Ride from Manteo, NC to Murphy, NC)
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Running time: 01 hour 30 minutes
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The gang is back in full force as everyone returns from vacation, classes, and riding.
NEW Topics:* While Jon was riding back from Robbinsville, NC in July with Broncoride, they did a motovlog with Jon about Loud Pipes Podcast, Check out his channel and the video. * Jon took a trip to New Bedford, MA with Bobby (Irishman80) from Moto Amino app. + Main reason for trip was to get Fish and Chips from Gene's Famous Seafood, meet other Moto Amino members, and get a photo + Total miles for trip: 1,766 + Total ride time of trip was 70 hours + Ten states (North Carolina, Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and Washington DC) + Music to listen to while riding - Riders of Loud Pipes! Playlist, Loud Pipes! R.A.F Designer Mix, and NortEast Ride
Spend My Money!Scenario: early 40s rider with 20 years experience. Looking to move from a cruiser to a more sporty bike with touring potential (hard bags). Budget is around $10k and enjoy spirited riding, but this bike will serve no track duty. I ride solo only so no two up consideration. Prefer engine with character to simply the most performance on paper. Dislike chains as final drive.
PICKS:Jon:
- New: Versys 1000LT $12,999
- Used: 2012 Moto Guzzi Norge 1200GT 8V $7,500
Rico:
- New: Zero FX $9,495 or 3 Honda Grom $3,199
- Used: 2010 BMW F800GS
Rich:
- New: Yamaha FJ-09 $10,699
- Used: 2010 Honda VFR1200F $6,500
News:* New Harleys - Will talk more in depth next show * Confederate and zero deal to make electric bikes * Indian first ever manufacturer title America flat track grand national champ.
Garage:* Jon repacked his two brothers racing exhaust as he hit the 5k mile change interval.
EVENTS:* Ray Price Capital City Bikefest - September 22-24 - Raleigh, North Carolina * Barber Vintage Festival - October 6th-8th, 2017 - Leeds, Alabama - CANCELLED due to personal obligations * Bucket List Ride (Mini Iron Butt) - October 14th-15th 2017 (Ride from Manteo, NC to Murphy, NC)
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Running time: 01 hour 23 minutes
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Matthew Williams (YouTube: ophbalance, Instagram: ophbalance) returns as guest co-host to update us on his new motorcycle and some recent wrenching.
TOPICS:Before we started talking bike, Matthew and Rich recall some terrible beers of PA and upstate NY: Milwaukees Best ICE, Keystone ICE, Schlitz, Kochs Golden Anniversary
- Matthew picked up a 2005 Honda VTX 1300
- Took on the task of replacing a hybrid battery pack, pic 1, pic 2, pic 3
- Suzuki Intruder is for sale, but we discuss replacing fork seals
- Things Matthew hates about his motorcycles (all in good fun on YouTube) Intruder, VTX
- Hard bags for the VTX
- Color for Matthew's bike at some point, inspired by the Dodge Indy pace truck edition
- The Magna is a quite a motorcycle
U-TURN:* John Jones writes in and recommends looking at a Cobrra NEMO 2 for chain oiling * Rich recalls the Scottoiler from his days with the KLR. * Harley fine reduced for the illegal tuning devices settlement
EVENTS:* Ray Price Capital City Bikefest - September 22-24 - Raleigh, North Caroliona * Barber Vintage Festival - October 6th-8th, 2017 - Leeds, Alabama - CANCELLED due to personal obligations
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Running time: 1 hour 16 minutes
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This week we introduce two new segments to the show, for times when we do not have an event, guest, or other original content style topic. The news roundup and spend my money segments proved to be good fun the first time out of the gate.
New Roundup: * Going forward, we plan to cover the news in a rapid fire style. One person will read the headline and summarize the story. Everyone else gets 60 seconds to respond and then on to the next topic. * Can-AM 10th anniversary models * Indian has big plans for Sturgis this year * Royal Riding launches Roadmaster touring seat line * BMW K1600B demo rides at Sturgis * 2018 Honda Goldwing speculation
Spend My Money:* New segment where we'll take a scenario that we create or from listeners. We'll weigh all the requirements and provide one new and one used option for each of us on the show. So a minimum of two bikes (assuming we all pick the same) and a maximum of six bikes to choose from. * Requirements we need: budget, riding style, solo or two up frequency, any other preferences, any must avoids, and as much detail as you want to provide. * First up, someone that may sound familiar to listeners: + Early 40's rider with nearly 20 years experience, started on a KLR650 and have ridden a softail Deuce for past 10 years. Looking for something more sporty and the option for touring (bags). Looking to keep it around $10k and there is no brand preference. Also prefer more character to the bike vs. highest specs. + We'll follow up on this in the next couple episodes
UTURN:* Bacon's Broken Bits wants Rich to ride the Harley Roadster for comparison * We spend a good amount of time discussing how long it would take for Rich to ride to Costa Rica!
EVENTS:* Ray Price Capital City Bikefest - September 22-24 - Raleigh, North Caroliona * Barber Vintage Festival - October 6th-8th, 2017 - Leeds, Alabama - CANCELLED due to personal obligations
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Running time: 1 hour 11 minutes
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In this episode we talk about a couple of bikes Rich was able to get some seat time on. The guys give their input on the new Indian 2018 lineup.
TOPICS:* Demo Ride: + Triumph Bonneville Bobber + Ducati XDiavel S + Riders of LoudPipes - Barber Shop member Mike takes the Deuce for a ride and validates the 96 ci performance * Indian 2018 Lineup + New Roadmaster Elite (23k Gold Trim): + New Springfield Dark Horse * Big thanks to the following for making this episode possible + Motorcycles of Charlotte for the bikes, please check them out! + Welcome to our newest Riders of Loud Pipes! member Dangerous Dave + All of the Riders of LoudPipes!
U-TURN:* Rico's take on the Indian Scout Bobber
EVENTS:* Ray Price Capital City Bikefest - September 22-24 - Raleigh, North Caroliona * Barber Vintage Festival - October 6th-8th, 2017 - Leeds, Alabama - CANCELLED due to personal obligations
Running time: 59 minutes
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In this installment of Loud Pipes! we are joined by a fellow friend/rider/moto-vlogger Amp'd Moto. Clocking in at almost an hour and half we got a little long winded for this one.
TOPICS* Amp'd Moto - Background + 10ish years in the saddle and has ridden various sport bikes in the past + Current Ride - 100th Edition Harley-Davidson V-Rod * Amp'd Moto Moto-Vlogging Setup and Editting + Dual cameras - Helmet - Go-Pro Hero 5 Black, Handlebar - Go-Pro Hero 4 Black with Sena GP10 Audio Back Pack for the Sena 20s headset in the helmet with the small dime mic + Currently uses MacBook Pro and iMovie and has previously used a PC with Adobe Premier Pro * Amp'd is looking at next bike and is looking at the FJ-09. We talk about other bikes in the same class, get everyones view on them, and set the stage for a future episode * Indian Scot Bobber - we give our initial thoughts from photos and specs
U-TURN* Rich has completed his demo ride video of the Moto Guzzi Flying Fortress (MGX-21) * Indian broke three land speed records.
8 Days a week List from Amp'd Moto:* Street Glide Special * Yamaha FJ-09 * Ducati Panigale * Honda Africa Twin * Honda CRF250L * 2018 Chevy Camaro * Shelby GT500 67' Eleanor * Project: Rat Rod Old Beetle - hard top euro edition
EVENTS:* Ray Price Capital City Bikefest - September 22-24 - Raleigh, North Caroliona * Barber Vintage Festival - October 6th-8th, 2017 - Leeds, Alabama - CANCELLED due to personal obligations
Running time: 1 Hours 27 minutes
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We celebrate our win of the 2017 Motorcycle Podcasters Challenge and close out Rich's time in California.
TOPICS: Motorcycle Podcasters Challenge - 2017 Champs. Also, congratulations go out to Dangerous Dave Shupe for winning the individual rider challenge and also for support Loud Pipes!
+ Special thanks to:*
Ray Price Harley Davidson (donated the parts for listener trophy)
Phillips Iron Works (last minute welding of listener trophy)
* Close out Rich's riding time in California
+ Meetup with Larry from Creative Riding Podcast and Paul Smith
+ Ride up to Palomar Mountain see tires below :)
+ Lane splitting
+ More of a review / thoughts on the Yamaha FZ-09 rental
* Rico and Jon recap the final day in the NC mountains over the past weekend
Running time: 51 minutes 15 seconds
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So Jon and Rico make call to Rich last minute Saturday night and wanted to do a recording. Rich wasn't too surprised, but perhaps the California sun was getting to him. * Bacon's Broken Bits joins us for this episode. He does a moto-vlog on YouTube, so check him out! + Bacon also has a new bike, see the pic below or video. * Wheels Through Time museum, Rico attends with Jon and others over the weekend. Join us in our Clubhouse to see all the pictures Rico took at the visit and all our other perks. Yes, this is the Patreon pitch. ;) * Various other moto-vloggers were in attendance and we'll post the links to each once we have the list. * Rico drops his Indian! You have to listen to this part... * The guys talk about the riding in the mountains so far for the meet up * Rich talks about riding in California, lane splitting, and a mini-review on the FZ-09 with more of a review in the next episode after some more riding and hopefully twisties!
Bacon's new bike: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TY09DCQWOAo Bacon's new bike Harley-Davidson FXDL Dyna Street Bob Bacon's new bike https://static1.squarespace.com/static/53f8e2c8e4b0d77c2329c334/59645e20d1758e4cd782d4c6/59645e209f7456b6563f1665/1499750354749/Bacon%27s+new+bike.jpeg 2014 Yamaha FZ-09 Rich's entertainment for the weekend 2014 Yamaha FZ-09 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/53f8e2c8e4b0d77c2329c334/59645e20d1758e4cd782d4c6/59645e77e4fcb58b9fb0d534/1499750108265/IMG_7177-1+copy.jpg
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Topics:* Update on our riding for Motorcycle Podcasters Challenge * Congratulations to the Motorcycle Men for their 100th episode!
Garage* Rich puts a new rear sprocket on the R6 * Rich's Deuce gets new grips * Jon's Spyder gets new exhaust!!! * Rico installed a new phone mount on the Roadmaster
EVENTS:* Barber Vintage Festival - October 6th-8th, 2017 - Leeds, Alabama
Running time: 43 minutes
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We welcome back brother Hogan as he's been dealing with other priorities and we get back to talking about what we love, motorcycles!
Topics* Motorcycle Podcasters Challenge update: First six letters have been drawn for week one and some riders have already scored points. * Donations are being accepted to support the winners of the MPC and we are seeding the pot with $125 to start! * Harley lines up to make a bid for Harley Davidson? + Moto-vloggers mentioned during this conversation: Rogue Mogul, Amp'd Moto, Bacon's Broken Bits * Where is my LiveWire?!?! Let's keep making noise until Harley brings this to market.
U-TURN* David Green sent a note looking to get our take on the Yamaha Raider. He's 6'4" and we include some comments from First Five Rider Jebie since he owns a Raider. * Nev Lee who was a guest on the show for episode 31, is out on his ride again to raise awareness for diabetes. Check out his travels and get a t-shirt before the campaign ends.
GARAGE* Rich is starting to take apart the R6 for a new chain and sprockets. Enjoying the process of cleaning it up, looking for things that need to be fixed, and just becoming familiar with a sport bike. * Jon has 15k service done on the Spyder and learns that the semi-auto shifting requires good oil pressure. Since it was a quart low, the shifting was not smooth.
The 2000 Yamaha R6 on the stands with the lower fairings removed. Rich is coming up to speed with this type of bike and performing some maintenance before getting this on the road.
New bike Jon mentioned and belongs to Omega.
Hmmm, what would you get if you crossed these two brands? We give our thoughts on the rumor of Harley making a bid for Ducati. Photo credit: Chris Geiss
EVENTS:* Homestead Hill Hootenanny 2017 (Boone, NC/Robbinsville, NC - July6th - July 9th) Rico and Jon are going. This is a large moto vloggers meetup * Barber Vintage Festival - October 6th-8th, 2017 - Leeds, Alabama
Running time: 1 hour 16 minutes
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Due to some other commitments Rico was unable to join Rich and Jon. But the show must go on so the guys talk about the 1st East Coast Moto Amino meetup that Jon attend, the new YZ450F dirt bike, a new Ducati Scrambler, and much more.
1st East Coast Moto Amino Meetup:* Was setup by Irishman80 back in February 2017 to have a meetup in Charlotte NC on June 10th 2017. * Turned into a memorial ride due to a fellow rider that passed away after the announcement. * Had assistance from other Moto Amino NC Members - Demic, ApeRSV (NC Ambassador), KP Moto, SonciMoto, Crux, and Sp3ak. * There were about 25 riders from across the state and a few out of state riders (SC, PA, and CO) * Read more details here
New Bikes:* 2018 Yamaha YZ450F * Ducati Scrambler Mach2
U-Turn:* Amp'D Moto gave us a little feed back about Autonomous Vehicles. No he didn't send us an e-mail, but made a Vlog about it instead.
Garage:* Rich finally changed the oil in the Duece and saw a few thing the dealer should have replaced. * Bike is running better now since he did the change. * Boys were going to help, but TV was more important.
EVENTS:* Homestead Hill Hootenanny 2017 (Boone, NC/Robbinsville, NC - July6th - July 9th) Rico and Jon are going. This is a large moto vloggers meetup * Barber Vintage Festival - October 6th-8th, 2017 - Leeds, Alabama
Running time: 01 hour 04 minutes
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Deb Gasque joins us to discuss a six pack of BMW Motorcycles that she had a chance to test ride. Jon and Rich spent the weekend riding and hanging out with good friends
BMW Motorcycles from a test ride at Motorcycles of Charlotte
- 2017 R nineT Scrambler
- 2017 R 1200 R
- 2016 R 1200 RS
- 2017 700 GS
- 2016 800 GS
- 2017 R 1200 GS
Rich and Jon meet up with Deb, husband Bill, Zyon (Loud Pipes Rider), Stacy, Natalie (Jon's wife), and Natalie's Mom. Started at Suck Bang Blow and moved on to the Dead Dog Saloon for a fantastic dinner.
EVENTS:* Homestead Hill Hootenanny 2017 (Boone, NC/Robbinsville, NC - July6th - July 9th) Rico and Jon are going. This is a large moto vloggers meetup * Barber Vintage Festival - October 6th-8th, 2017 - Leeds, Alabama
Running time: 1 hour 06 minutes
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Rich attended the Congregation Show in Charlotte, NC and that is the first major topic. We cover some recent news and then discuss the coming trend of autonomous vehicles and the systems that operate vehicles.
TOPICS:* The Congregation Show + Prism Supply Co + Dice Magazine + Riders on the Norm Podcast * Indian unveils a special Scout * Harley is looking to build a plant in Thailand, but steel works are not happy * We take a look at the insane pro stock drag motor from S&S * Second big topic was autonomous vehicles, we engage in a general conversation on the topic + and Bosch is working on a connected system to make bikes safer + Amp'd Moto expanded on the autonomous vehicle topic and gave his take after listening to the show.
EVENTS:* Loud Pipes! mini meetup - Suck Bang Blow, Myrtle Beach, SC - June 4th PM * Homestead Hill Hootenanny 2017 (Boone, NC/Robbinsville, NC - July6th - July 9th) Rico and Jon are going. This is a large moto vloggers meetup * Barber Vintage Festival - October 6th-8th, 2017 - Leeds, Alabama
Running time: 1 hour 08 minutes
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We have had all sorts of issues getting a show out lately and finally 85 is available.
Two of our First Five riders, Markus and Rickard are making a ride to the northern park of Sweden and if there are other listeners in the area, reach out to use on the feedback line and we'll put you in contact with them. The destination is to a custom motorcycle show: http://www.custombikeshow.se/indexE.html
Topics:* Released Dyna Low Rider S demo ride video * Rich rides the Moto Guzzi MGX-21 Flying Fortress * Jon Rides the Can-AM Spyder F3S * Jon's demo ride video * and Rico rides with the Road Hogs again for their annual ride * Jon reviews his new Shoes RF-1200 and compares it to the his Shoei Quest
EVENTS:* Loud Pipes! mini meetup - Suck Bang Blow, Myrtle Beach, SC - June 4th PM * Homestead Hill Hootenanny 2017 (Boone, NC/Robbinsville, NC - July6th - July 9th) Rico and Jon are going. This is a large moto vloggers meetup * Barber Vintage Festival - October 6th-8th, 2017 - Leeds, Alabama
Running time: 1 hour 08 minutes
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After a great show with the next generation, Jon is back on the hot seat to talk about his riding over the past few days. Jon met up with Rich and Micah for lunch on Friday at Hwy 55 Burgers. Then on Sunday Jon took a little ride out to Kitty Hawk, NC to meet-up with Dave and attend the OBX bike week. All in Jon rode 975 miles and is about to crack 13k on the Spyder. With two more weeks before the one year anniversary, will he crack 14k, 15k, or 16k?
OBX Bike Week:* Very SMALL turn out, perhaps due to end of the weekend and rainy weather * Visited three light houses (Cape Hatteras, Bodie Island, and Currituck) * Traveled the length of NC 12 from Corolla, NC to Hatteras, NC * After speaking with a fellow Spyder rider on replacing reflectors with LED lights, Jon has ideas
Motorcycle PodcasterS Challenge:We have been busy working on the rules for the 2nd annual Motorcycle Podcaster Challenge. We give a high level overview of the rules and here are some of the highlights:
- Three week challenge and will start on June 21st, 2017 ending on July 12th, 2017
- Standalone Podcast that challenge members can be part of. Recording will be Wednesday nights at 9pm ET.
- No phone app will be used - social meet site will be used in stead (Facebook Group)
- Weekly submit for points instead of daily
- Managed by non member of challenge
- Alphabet scavenger hunt
- Milage bonus points
- Listener bonus points
- Flash Challenges will be offered as a way for behind teams to catchup.
EVENTS:* Homestead Hill Hootenanny 2017 (Boone, NC/Robbinsville, NC - July6th - July 9th) Rico and Jon are going. This is a large moto vloggers meetup * Barber Vintage Festival - October 6th-8th, 2017 - Leeds, Alabama
Running time: 59 minutes 33 Seconds
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The idea for this episode was to talk with our kids and get their perspective on motorcycles. So we talk with Rico's son Kahlum (12) and Rich's sons Bryce (8), and Cameron (6), which was not very hard to do once we turned on the mics!
General details of the conversation:* Bikes they have ridden / owned + Razor MX350 electric dirt bike (originally Kahlum's and gifted to Bryce and Cameron) + Motovox MBX10 mini bike (originally Kahlum's and gifted to Bryce and Cameron) + Kahlum has ridden on Rico's Yamaha R6 and Indian Roadmaster + Cameron and Bryce has enjoyed some spins on the KLR650, but no Harley rides as yet * Favorite or what they like and don't like about each one * Bike's they think they might like to ride when they get older * Gear that they wear and how they like wearing it
EVENTS:* Homestead Hill Hootenanny 2017 (Boone, NC/Robbinsville, NC - July6th - July 9th) Rico and Jon are going. This is a large moto vloggers meetup * Barber Vintage Festival - October 6th-8th, 2017 - Leeds, Alabama
Running time: 1 hour 13 minutes
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Rich and Rico grill Jon about his mountain trip with the MotoNobodies. The weekend trip for Jon was about 850 miles. The group was made up of the following moto vloggers:
- Cruiser Brewser
- Amp'd Moto
- Rouge Mogul
- Matthew Williams
- Wolf
- SPDFNTK (Jon) - Jon has done a video about the Loud Pipes Podcast. Jon has fixed the video as it was pointed out at the 6 minute mark the spyder engine was louder than Jon.
The group had a hard time getting all connected with Senas and figured out after the trip that the Sena BackPack that was used to capture audio to GoPro cameras maxes out at 3-4 riders. Another lesson learned from trip is that the night before, sit down (generally while drinking) and pair the units. Looks like the sena 30k will be using 2.4 GHz Adaptive Mesh-Networking Technology. The reviews said it will be easier to pair up units and we'll update if we get a chance to test it.
Check out the Wheels Through Time Museum and Dales Channel for some great video on restoration and all the bikes at the museum
EVENTS:
- OBX bike week - April 22 - 30. Look for Dave Shupe and he'll buy the first Loud Pipes fan lunch plus he'll have some show swag to give out.
- Homestead Hill Hootenanny 2017 (Boone, NC/Robbinsville, NC - July6th - July 9th) Rico and Jon are going. This is a large moto vloggers meetup
- Barber Vintage Festival - October 6th-8th, 2017 - Leeds, Alabama
Running time: 1 hour 19 minutes
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You may recall from a prior episode where Rico caught a massive Yellow Fin Tuna. The captain and owner of that boat turned out to be from the Isle of Man, which then set the wheels in motion for this episode. Big thanks to Benn Gilmour for joining us and sharing what it's like on the Isle of Man and watching the TT. Please check out Jackpot Sport Fishing and look him up if you are in Costa Rica.
Interesting tidbits from the conversation with Benn* Benn's father had an RG500 GP bike and has been involved with TT racers for over 20 years * Between a pub in Creg-ny-Baa and Hillberry is Benn's favorite place to watch the TT * Listens to the action on Radio TT on Manx radio * Follow the action with timing and scoring (web app) * Must try food on the Isle of Man: + Manx Kippers + Chips, grated cheese, and gravy * John McGuinness is Benn's racer to watch this year, although Michael Dunlop will be tough to beat
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Running time: 1 hour 11 minutes
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Catching up after some time off due to various reasons. We cover some motorcycle racing and various other topics. First Five Loud Pipes Rider Jebbie got himself a Yamaha Raider and we are super happy for him! We also welcome Roger Smith to the club house and appreciate the support.
NEW TOPICSAmerican Flat Track - we catch up on the first three races of the season and give our take on the season so far.
- Rules for this American Flat Track season
- Changes for the 2017 season
- New Indian Scout FTR750
- New Harley-Davidson XG750R
World Super Bike - season is three races in and Rich is following with his desire to get the R6 on the track.
U-TURN* Indian Motorcycle Project Chieftain build winners announced * Chris Brewer suggests we look at different camping options for Barber: Oak Mountain State Park * A look back to the birth of Victory Motorcycles and a first ride review of the original V92C from Rider magazine
EVENTS:
- Moto Vlogger Spring Mountain Ride - April 7, 2017 - Going to be staying in Pigeon Forge, TN.
- OBX bike week - April 22 - 30. Look for Dave Shupe and he'll buy the first Loud Pipes fan lunch plus he'll have some show swag to give out.
- Barber Vintage Festival - October 6th-8th, 2017 - Leeds, Alabama
Running time: 1 hour 25 minutes
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To continue on with the vintage flavor we are joined by Wymond Walkem. Last episode we had Wymond's wife Devah on the show. Wymond is the restore man behind Walkem's Cycle. He talks about all the bikes he has restored and some details about restoring and custom bikes in general
The best way to view Wymond's work is to visit his website indianrestorations.com and in you are near Toronto Canada stop by and say hi. :)
EVENTS:
- American Flat Track Race - Charlotte, NC April 1, 2017
- Moto Vlogger Spring Mountain Ride - April 7, 2017 - Going to be staying in Pigeon Forge, TN.
- Barber Vintage Festival - October 6th-8th, 2017 - Leeds, Alabama
Running time: 1 hour 18 minutes
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This week we have a guest to talk about riding vintage motorcycle exclusively and over long distances. Joining Rico in studio this week, we have a great conversation to share with everyone.
Devah Walkem* Rides a 1939 80ci Harley Flathead and a 1980 Sturgis Harley (only 1400 of these ever created) * Learned on a Yamaha Virago * Flathead upgraded from 45 to 80 cubic inch by her husband Wymand. * The bike had low center of gravity and was a great bike being short of 5'4". * Main reason Devah rides is the freedom and seeing new sights, and the feeling of different winds * Been riding for 35 years and has gone from Toronto to New Orleans as well as Toronto to Sturgis * Once ran out of gas in Oregon and once off the highway, a gas truck pulled in behind and filled them up! * Tips for riding vintage bikes is to be mechanically inclined, have a good back, and be prepared to be looked at. * Tip for women is to carry a scarf that can be used for to keep you warm and cool. * Best state to ride in the USA is Utah in Devah's opinion. * Salt river canyon in particular is a great place. * Having ridden on the back for many years, she enjoys the different feeling of being a passenger, which allows for looking around more at the scenery and Nagigation (new term for us)
EVENTS:
- American Flat Track Race - Charlotte, NC April 1, 2017
- Moto Vlogger Spring Mountain Ride - April 7, 2017 - Going to be staying in Pigeon Forge, TN.
- Barber Vintage Festival - October 6th-8th, 2017 - Leeds, Alabama
Running time: 53 minutes
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We are once again joined by one of our past guests to get a update from her. You guessed it, we have the Fashionista joining the show again. Before getting an update from Deb we talk about what make a new motorcycle model.
What makes a new new motorcycle model:* Harley released the Road King Special model, which we covered in past episodes and we cover a little more detail to setup the conversation. * Indian released the Indian Roadmaster Classic Model. Indian removed the hard bags off the roadmaster and replaced them leather bags and a few other tweaks. * Between the two models - we think Harley did a better job * We relate these new models to what car companies would call a trim level.
Fashionista Update:* Visited Motorcycles of Charlotte on way back from Barber. Deb will be going back to dealership in late spring test ride some BMW bikes. * 2 weeks ago Deb rode to Florida to do an article for April 2017 BMW Motorcycle Owners of America News Magazine. Deb finds places off the beaten path places to visit and thing that might have been forgot or lesser known. This trip was to Old Florida. + Started out in Wakulla Springs, FL - 14 miles south of Tallahassee, FL. Is one of the largest and deepest freshwater springs. + Next stop was Cedar Keys, FL - highly recommend as a place to go and relaxing. Hugest claming since the 90's. + Next stop on the trip was Crystal River, FL and was able to rub the belly of a manatee. Which was on her bucket list. + Last stop on trip was Mount Dora, FL - Cool little town, motorcycle friendly and a lot to do. + Total trip miles about 1200 miles. * Heading back to Florida for the first week of Daytona bike week. Will be attending the super cross racing. * Cold weather riding - + BMW Under layer suite + Olympia Expedition all season suite + Place hand warmers in all pockets to help keep warm + New Boots - Sidi Gavia Gore-Tex Boots - Great boot as feet never got cold * Packing for Long Trips: + Saddle Bags + Dry Sacks 35 liters with Rok Straps + Have a bottle of wine, glass, and opener with her. * Nice tent, which has a living area and an area to allow you to wrench redverz Atacama Tent * Will not be at Barber as she will be doing 50CC ride during late September - early October. * Deb also started writing for Modern Moto Magazine. Check it out! + Katie Fox owner + Magazine is geared towards fashionable gear + First article about how to pack and keep your fashion sense on road
7 + 1 Segment:We are starting a new segment thanks to Mike, who is part of the Riders of Loud Pipes group. In our off-line social chat, Mike asked if money was no object what 7 bikes, cars, boats, etc would you have in your garage. Then one project to work on. We require at least 4 bikes on the list. Here we go!
Jon:* F3-S Daytona 500 * WRX (have) * 2007 Yamaha Wolverine 450 4x4 * 2017 Harley Freewheeler * 2017 Yamaha R3 * 2017 BMW R1200 RT * 2017 Triumph Bobber * Project: 1972 VW Super Beetle
Rich:* HD CVO Pro Street Breakout * Motus MST-R * BMW S1000RR * HD Road Glide Ultra (CVO - if available) * KTM 450 * Tesla Model S P100D * 2017 GMC 1500 Denali w/6.2 liter * Project: HD 1943 WLC
Rico:* HD CVO Pro Street Breakout * Motus MST-R * Yamaha R1 * Indian Roadmaster (Have) * MGX-21 * Dodge Demon * Tesla Model S P100D * Project: Indian/HD Rat Bike
Deb:* BMW R1200RT * BMW G310R * Yamaha YZ250 * Suzuki SV650 * Ural With side-car * Zero DZ ZF * Lexux RC-F Coupe * BMW R1100 RS
EVENTS:
- American Flat Track Race - Charlotte, NC April 1, 2017
- Moto Vlogger Spring Mountain Ride - April 7, 2017 - Going to be staying in Pigeon Forge, TN.
- Barber Vintage Festival - October 6th-8th, 2017 - Leeds, Alabama
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Running time: 1 hour 16 minutes
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We are joined again this week we a special guest. This time its one of our own Riders of Loud Pipes! First Five member Zyon, who took a trip to the IMS show in Cleveland. Zyon joins us to give his recap of what he saw at the show and a few other topics.
Little background on Zyon* A First Five member in the Riders of Loud Pipes * Several bikes in garage + 2013 Harley Davidson Deluxe + 1998 Kawasaki KLR (Rich's old bike) using as a winter bike this year + Custom Kawasaki 440 hardtail - for sale if anyone is looking
Cleveland IMS Show* Harley Davidson was demonstrating how to pick up a bike from a dropped position * Honda was pushing the new Rebel * No Moto Guzzi, so Zyon could not check out the Flying Fortress * Victory was there, but they were pushed into the Polaris tent with Slingshots * Don't expect much from Victory to make it to Indian save for may the engine from the Octane * Don't expect to see a Victory bike with an Indian badge * BMW bikes caught Zyon's eye and sat on a few * R6 is a beautifully bike and the front looks angry. Zyon is not a street bike person, but this one he liked * Talked to Rinehart and off-record said parts would still be coming out and will be legal in 49 states. * There was custom sport bike that was streched. It has a box with a scorpion living in it. * Zero electric bikes was at show, but no one in area looking at bikes. Feel that electric bikes are more the California
U-Turn:* Excelsior-Henderson vintage bike brand coming back to life? * Harley Davidson tilting Reverse Trike. This was talked about on Motorcycle Men Podcast a few months ago.
Garage:* Rich and Bryce installed the swingarm bag on the Deuce * Mike Sawyer sent in feedback to Rico recommending that he looks at love-jugs for the Roadmaster
EVENTS:* American Flat Track Race - Charlotte, NC April 1, 2017 * Moto Vlogger Spring Mountain Ride - April 7, 2017 - Going to be staying in Pigeon Forge, TN. * Barber Vintage Festival - October 6th-8th, 2017 - Leeds, Alabama
Images mentioned in this episode
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Running time: 1 hour 08 minutes
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To finish up Rich and Jon's trip to Florida, we have one more topic to cover. We covered it a little bit in episode 74 where Rich and Jon stopped by J. Webster Designs in Gainesville, FL. This show is the interview Rich and Jon captured with Justin and the follow on conversation with Rico.
Before the interview Rich and Jon try to cheer up Rico as he was having issues with his Mac Mini and a bluetooth keyboard. Not sure if was Rich and Jon or triple rum and coke, but Rico cheered up.
Rich and Jon met Justin previously at the Barber Vintage Festival - October 2016.
- All work is done out of his home shop - which is an undersized 2-car garage
- First bike was a Honda CB750F - which is undergoing major customization
- Currently working a Honda CB550 that will be a scrambler/tracker concept
- Current makes four parts for Honda CB bikes
- Oil Pressure Gage Adapter
- Honda Valve Tappet Covers
- Honda Handlebar Clamps
- Honda Tachometer Drive
- Wrench Against the Machine
- Justin was on Episode 4 of the winning team. His team members were Josh Allison and Chastin Brand
- Started with a 1977 Suzuki GS 550 turned into an Easyriders style Chopper
- Had to cut the front end due to rake was to long.
- Justin only slept for 40 minutes during the 72-hour challenge
- Rich and Jon got to see the bikes - Listen for Rich's reaction...
EVENTS:* American Flat Track Race - Charlotte, NC April 1, 2017 * Moto Vlogger Spring Mountain Ride - April 7, 2017 - Going to be staying in Pigeon Forge, TN. * Barber Vintage Festival - October 6th-8th, 2017 - Leeds, Alabama
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Running time: 1 hour 38 minutes
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Rich and Jon are fresh off a ride to Florida to visit Rich's parents, watch some sports car racing, and grabbed an awesome interview that will be our next show.
Rich and Jon are grilled by Rico on their trip to Florida and all the GEAR they wore to stay warm.
- Rich's Gear:
- Legs - Regular long johns (trip home), Freeze Out pants, riding jeans, and rain pants (after stop in Columbia, SC)
- Feet - cotton socks on trip down. Purchased: HD wool shocks for trip home.
- Neck - Turtle fur
- Core - Freeze Out Long Sleeve Top, Long sleeve shirt, HD hooded sweat shirt, HD riding jacket, Rain Jacket (last day, since it was mid 40's when pulled out of hotel)
- Hands - Freeze Out glove liners, Gauntlet Gloves (only during day when warm), Ski Gloves (only on way down after sun was down), Purchased: HD Circuit gauntlet-gloves
- Jon's Gear:
- Legs - long johns, Freeze Out pants, Jeans (on way down), basketball warm-up pants, and Tour Master Overpants
- Feet - Socks, Freeze-Out Inner Boot Liners
- Neck - Balaclava
- Core - Compression Long Sleeve top, Freeze Out Long Sleeve Top, Long sleeve shirt, Sweetshirt (last day, since it was mid 40's when pulled out of hotel), Cortech GX Sport Air 4.0 Jacket (with all liners in)
- Hands - Freeze-Out glove liners, Klim Element Long Gloves
- Product Review:
- Jon - Fobo Trike TPMS
- Rich - Swing arm saddlebag (yet to be installed)
- Racing - Rich and Jon talk about first time going to see sport car racing as they attend one the biggest events - Rolex 24 of Daytona.
Various pictures from the trip (and one preview for the next episode)
U-Turn:* Indian Lighting bolt from Easyriders Bike show. This bike is part of the Indian Chieftain build contest built by Indian Motorcycle of Charlotte.
EVENTS:* American Flat Track Race - Charlotte, NC April 1, 2017 * Moto Vlogger Spring Mountain Ride - April 7, 2017 - Going to be staying in Pigeon Forge, TN. * Barber Vintage Festival - October 6th-8th, 2017 - Leeds, Alabama
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Running time: 1 hour 34 minutes
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We talk about attending the Charlotte EasyRiders Bike Show. Rico was unable to attend, but Rich and Jon were joined by one of the Riders of Loud Pipes - Mike (aka 18two4ever). This is the third year that the Loud Pipes team has attend the show and have to say this is the largest one so far. A few cherry pops happened - first bike show for Mike and first long ride for Jon in a rain storm.
A few observations from the show:
- Big Wheel baggers are still here, but conversations with a few builders hint that they are ready to be done with big front wheels
- Custom vintage bikes are growing
- Supercharged/Turbo bikes are growing
A few pictures of bikes the guys liked. If you want to see more, become a patreon at the $5 level to get access to a shared drive with all the images.
2013 Suzuki Hayabusa
Fire Rod - Harley-Davidson V-Rod
Slingshot from Backyardbaggers.net
Morgan with a Shovelhead
Mike (18two4ever) favorite bike of the show. - Lone Star Chopper "El Ray"
Board Tracker - floor board controls
EasyRider Chopper with Mike testing it out.
Victory Cross-Country - Corvette inspired twin-turbo
Bike Exchange 2017 Street Glide M8 - wrapped in leather with a turbo.
Digger from Sacred Steel
Indian Lighting Bolt from Indian Motorcycles of Charlotte
Harley sportster with side-car
The Predater
The Monster
Indigo Moon from Sacred Steel
Sacred Steel bike
Bike in middle - Willy G first motorcycle
EVENTS:* American Flat Track Race - Charlotte, NC April 1, 2017 * Moto Vlogger Spring Mountain Ride - April 7, 2017 - Going to be staying in Pigeon Forge, TN. * Barber Vintage Festival - October 6th-8th, 2017 - Leeds, Alabama
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Running time: 1 hour 30 minutes
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To continue with the Victory Motorcycles farewell, we have someone who is passionate about Victory to bring to you. Our special guest Lloyd Greer from Lloydz Motorworkz, discusses his passion and experience in the aftermarket world to help improve Victory Motorcycles and build a loyal customer following.
- Two videos inspired us to reach out to Lloyd for this episode. Onwards and Upwards and Onwards and Upwards Pt 2
- Has 12 motorcycles, but his go to bike is a stripped down Victory Vision which puts out 240HP at the rear wheel!
- One of his customers is a 78 year young man with a 2013 Victory Cross Country. A supercharged model that puts out about 200HP with over 63,000 miles on bike.
- Lloyd is looking for the large front wheel custom trend to pass and thinks the next phase will be the performance Bagger or what he called the "Muscle Bagger".
- We are fans of the supercharger kit and were pleased to hear that Lloyd makes every part except the supercharger itself, which is from Pro Charger.
- Has been designing parts for Victory Motorcycles for last 20 years.
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 - Going to be staying in Pigeon Forge, TN.
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Running time: 1 hour 17 minutes
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In this episode of the Loud Pipes motorcycle podcast the guys talk a little ride planning, bid farewell to Victory Motorcycles, and thoughts on other bikes that could be options other than Harley-Davidson and Indian.
The guys start off by breaking the news that Rich and Jon are going to take a little ride down to Daytona for the Rolex 24 hour race at Daytona.
Victory Motorcycle closing after 18 years. The guys talk about the history of Victory, engines, and models they have made over the years. We share our thoughts on why Polaris shutdown Victory and what be next. Maybe a new Indian... This is also part 1 as we have a special guest for the next episode to continue the conversation.
We do a little searching and find other manufacturers that you should look at if you don't want to follow everyone else with Harley and Indian bikes.
U-Turn:
- If you listen to the live stream one of Rich's 2017 Predictions was Victory would get some much needed love from Polaris. Well, he came clean and said he took it out during editing.
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 - Going to be staying in Pigeon Forge, TN.
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Running time: 1 hour 02 minutes
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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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Last episode of 2016 and we look back and discuss the best moments in our opinion from 2016. Before getting to the moments we would like to share some stats of our episodes over the past year. Number of Episodes - 38 (4 of which are specials) and total time 43 hours and 27 minutes. Also if you are a patreon you have access to an extra 23 episodes which is a total time of 12 hours 04 minutes of content.
Defining moments of 2016:* Jon drops a bomb - Tells the guys about buying the Spyder * Rich rides the Motus MST before Rico and then Rico gets to ride the Motus MST and MSTR with Lee Conn * 2016 Barber Trip and all the events that happened to and from the Vintage Festival at Barber * FJ-09 and Rich almost selling the Deuce for it!
U-Turn:* Kawasaki 1000 SX Mix up, in the U.S. it's the Ninja 1000, thanks Creative Riding for pointing that out * Feedback from Larry Lanes from Throttled Podcast in regard to Rich looking for a new saddle for the Deuce
EVENTS:* Easyriders Bike Show Charlotte, NC January 21, 2017 * Rolex 24 hours at Daytona - Daytona, FL January 28-29, 2017 * American Flat Track Race - Charlottle, NC April 1, 2017 * Moto Vlogger Spring Mountain Ride - April 7, 2017 (Location TBD)
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Running time: 1 hour 44 minutes
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We have a fun and interesting show for this installment of Loud Pipes!. We decided to have fun with the holidays and talk about what we each have on our Christmas wish list. We also give each other a virtual gift as part of the celebration.
Before getting into lists - we have a special offer for our listeners. If you sign up to support the show on Patreon at the $1 level before January 31st, 2017 we will give you the additional $5 level perks for your first 45 days!
Wish List:* Rich: + Thermal gear to extend riding through winter. Rich has already purchased items and give review of items as he already tested them out. Freeze-Out Base Layer Long Johns, Freeze-Out Long Sleeve Top, and Turtle Fur Turtles neck Warmer + New seat for Decue - Saddlemen Explorer Seat with Driver Backrest + Boots - Men's Cater Performance Boots + Bike - MGX-21 Flying Fortress * Rico: + EVS Comp Jacket + Thermal gear from Gatorskin + Stage 2 Performance Cams for Roadmaster + Bike - BMW R Nine T * Jon: + Sunshade for WRX + Klim K Fifty 1 Jeans + Two Brother Racing Black Series Dual Slip-On Exhaust + Bike - Triumph Bonneville Bobber
Present Time:* Jon's virtual gifts for Rich and Rico: + Rico - Homebrew starter kit + Rich - FOBO TPM Bike Set * Rico's virtual gifts for Jon and Rich: + Jon - LED lights for Spyder + Rich - bell for the Deuce
Rich's virtual gifts for Jon and Rico:
- Jon - Full cover for Spyder
- Rico - Gift card as Rico purchased the Stage 2 Performance Cams for Roadmaster.
EVENTS:* Easyriders Bike Show Charlotte, NC January 21, 2017 * Moto Vlogger Spring Mountain Ride - April 7, 2017 (Location TBD)
Our smartphone giveaway winner is Barry Boone! Congrats and enjoy that case.
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Running time: 1 hour 14 minutes
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True to our show name - Loud Pipes - we have a guest for this episode to talk to about motorcycle exhaust. We are joined by Greg Miranda from Two Brothers Racing. Greg is the HD account manger and we discuss products from their v-twin line, which is a few years young as well as the more traditional sport bike exhausts.
- TBR Comp-Series Hand-Crafted V-Twin Exhaust Systems
- Comp-V Direct V-Stack or High Flow Air Filter System
- Yamaha Exhaust Systems
- Suzuki Exhaust Systems
- Can-Am Exhaust Systems
- Our TBR pick for Jon :)
- Stunt rider Tony Carbajal Greg mentioned
U-Turn:* Going back to episode 64 and a question from a listener asking about Cadillac replacing the Corvette in IMSA racing. There has been an announcement that Cadillac is coming into IMSA, but not currently replacing CR-7. Cadillac will be running in the DPi Class. One of the drivers wheeling the Cadillac at Daytona will be retired NASCAR driver Jeff Gordon. * Flat Track racing will be at the Charlotte Speedway on April 1st 2017. Rich and Jon talk about adding it to 2017 plans.
EVENTS:* Triumph Bobber Event (by Motorcycles of Charlotte) December 16th, 2016 at Sugar Creek Brewery * Easyriders Bike Show Charlotte, NC January 21, 2017
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Running time: 1 hour 10 minutes
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CONTEST TIME! We are giving away a Legend Gear Smartphone Tasche, which was donated to the show by First Five rider Zyon (Thanks again!) and here is how you enter:
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In part two of our ADV demo day review, we decided to get input from a new rider who is a Riders of Loud Pipes - Micah Cooper. Micah joins Rich, Rico, and Jon to give us his review of the bikes he rode during the Motorcycles of Charlotte ADV demo day.
ADV Demo day bikes ridden by Micah:* BMW F700GS * BMW R nine T Scrambler * BMW R 1200 GS * Ducati Multistrada 1200 S
ADV Demo day bikes ridden by Rich:* Triumph Tiger 800 XCa * BMW R 1200 GS Adventure * Ducati Multistrada 1200 S (more sport touring, the enduro model was not available) * BMW S 1000 XR (also more sport touring, Rich just wanted to ride this one)
U-Turn:* Victory announced winners of the Operation Octane build off
Events:* Triumph Bobber Event (by Motorcycles of Charlotte) December 16th, 2016 at Sugar Creek Brewery * Easyriders Bike Show Charlotte, NC January 21th, 2017
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Running time: 1 hour 16 minutes
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Contest time! We are giving away a Legend Gear Smartphone Tasche, which was donated to the show by First Five rider Zyon (Thanks again!) and here is how you enter:
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Part one of our ADV demo day also brings an ADV ringer to help us discuss the bikes and the ADV experience. Rich, Jon, and two of the Riders of Loud Pipes members Micah and Titus attended the ADV demo day at Motorcycles of Charlotte.
Before getting into show we like to wish everyone in the U.S. a Happy Thanksgiving and be safe while out Black Friday shopping.
Our special guest Brian Hunnicutt joins us for our ADV talk. Brian has a 2013 BMW R1200 GS and has taken his bike not just on-road and off-road, but also on the race track! Brian enjoys the BMW GS due to the boxer engine, low center of gravity, and all road aspects of the motorcycle.
ADV Demo day bikes ridden by Rich:* Triumph Tiger 800 XCa * BMW R 1200 GS Adventure * Ducati Multistrada 1200 S (more sport touring, the enduro model was not available) * BMW S 1000 XR (also more sport touring, Rich just wanted to ride this one)
Brian is also a track instructor and Rich gets some pointers on what he needs to prep before he hits the track.
Links to some things mentioned by Brian
Sheetiron 300 Dualsport ride - Oakland Motorcycle Club
Brian riding the Sheet Iron 300 2016 BMW R1200GS'S
And on a sad note, Brian's crash Sheetiron 300 2016
U-Turn:* We received some feedback via Facebook from the Creative Riding Motorcycle Podcast and they mentioned that the Harley Street Bob is not a new bike, and was introduced in 2006. Rico is still not a fan.
Events:* Triumph Bobber Event (by Motorcycles of Charlotte) December 19th, 2016 * Easyriders Bike Show Charlotte, NC January 21th, 2017
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Running time: 1 hour 08 minutes
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Contest time! We are giving away a Legend Gear Smartphone Tasche, which was donated to the show by First Five rider Zyon (Thanks again!) and here is how you enter:
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In this exciting episode the guys have a special guest, cover some listener feedback, and have some fun with race car audio to support Rich's comment about the sound of the Ford GT race car. The guys also welcome Steve and Tytis as two new members to the Riders of Loud Pipes! and thank them for their support.
Also, it's contest time, see bottom of this post for details
LegUp Landin Gear* The guys sit down and chat with Pete Giarrusso from Pete G's Chopper Design Services. * The LegUp Landin Gear system * Interview partly inspired by listener feedback. Thomas writes that he was having trouble holding up his Electra Glide at low speeds and while he is considering a trike, was looking for alternatives. He is also looking at Spyder's after hearing of Jon's enjoyment of his RSS.
Harley has new bike - Street Bob
U-Turn:* Feedback from Walter that we started to talk about IMSA. He also mentioned that this could be the last year of Corvettes and that Cadillac would be entering next year on as new platform for GM. We have found some non-official information around Cadillac is going Prototype racing in 2017, but no information on the Corvette C7.R going anywhere. Check here for some 2017 silly season update for IMSA racing. * We play race car sounds from inside the cars courtesy of the Marshall Pruett podcast and discuss which ones we think sound best + Ep62 - Ford GT at COTA - 3.5 liter twin turbo V-6 + EP63 - Dodge Viper GT3 - 8.3 liter V-10 + EP66 - Aston Martin 6.0 liter V-12 Vantage GT3 + EP53 - Porsche 911 GT3R + EP61 - Corvette C7.R - 5.5 Liter V-8 + Bonus #1: EP50 + Bonus #2: EP54 * Be sure to also subscribe to The Marshall Pruett Podcast on iTunes and/or Podbean.
Head Over to the garage:* Rich has been looking into what it will take to R6 on to the track and shares what he has found in regard to gear.
Events:* ADV ride at Motorcycles of Charlotte November 19th * Easyriders Bike Show Charlotte, NC January 21th, 2017
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Running time: 1 hour 24 minutes
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Contest time! We are giving away a Legend Gear Smartphone Tasche, which was donated to the show by First Five rider Zyon (Thanks again!) and here is how you enter:
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In this latest installment of the Loud Pipes! Motorcycle Podcast the guys talk about motorcycles from the EICMA show in Milan Italy. There were so many motorcycles revealed at EICMA that we only picked a few that we feel are the most interesting.
Before getting down to business - we would like to take a moment to thank all the veterans that have served our country over the past 240 years.
Quick Store update - we had a request for hi-viz shirts, so we had our graphic department work on the request and now have orange and green short/long sleeve shirts. Also the logo was changed from white/red to gray/black. So please check out the LoudPipes store.
EICMA 2016:* Ducati Multistrada 950 and pricing details * Ducati 1299 Superleggera (Very limited edition - 500) + Also check out the BMW HP4 Race launch video for more carbon fiber goodness * Scramblers - Cafe Race and Desert Sled * Moto Guzzi V7 III and 50th anniversary of V7 * Triumph Street Scrambler * Honda CB1100TR Flat-Tracker Concept * Zero - They are getting better * Kawasaki Z650f * Kawasaki Z900
U-Turn:* Rich looking at getting on the track at Carolina Motorsport Park * Mis-spoke about what Moto Guzzi California engine size Rico test rode. It was at 1400cc and not a 1200cc.
Garage:* Planning - choosing a custom style - as Rico said in Episode 62 - please write in your thoughts on a basic style. * Rich's brother picked up a 1980 Suzuki GS 850
Rich's brother Kenny picked this up for $100 and it runs! Suzuki GS 850 GL
Auto News:* New manufacturer coming into IMSA Weathertech Sports Championship
Events:* ADV ride at Motorcycles of Charlotte November 19th
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Running time: 1 hour 13 minutes
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This week the guys talk about riding some Moto Guzzi motorcycles again and catch up on a few news related topics.
Chit Chat* The Loud Pipes store is now open! * Barber Vintage Museum video is now available on YouTube * Edward Lake is 500th person to like us on Facebook!
Two Moto Guzzi quick spins* Griso 8V SE (we mentioned engine on California is a 1200, which is incorrect it is 1400cc) * V9 Roamer
Other topics:* Victory starts a bike build off titled operation Octane * New Triumph Bobber * Sena 30k * Jack Daniels Indian Chief Vintage sold for $150,000 at auction
The garageWe are bringing back the garage segment, but this time not to talk about maintenance items, Rich is going to build a custom bike!
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Running time: 1 hour 26 minutes
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In this latest installment of the Loud Pipes! show, the boys are joined once again by The Fashionista who has an Iron Butt. We get a first hand report from Deb Gasque about her first attendance at the AIMExpo 2016.
AIMExpoFor the past four years, held at the Orange County Convention center in Orlando, FL and Deb called it Disney World for the motorcycle community.
- Entry level bike from Benelli the 302R. Pricing is set at $4,400 and has a Moto Guzzi feel to the look
- Yamaha YZF-R6 retails for $12,200 and will be available March 2017. The new model will have 6 mode traction control, ABS, aluminum tank, and a magnesium sub-frame.
- BMW RnineT - Micah one of the Riders for LoudPipes wanted to get Deb's input on this bike.
- Yamaha SCR950 - Add another bike to add the current scrambler craze
- Suzuki GSX-R1000 and GSX-R1000R - All new for 2017 and they have huge cans!
- Suzuki GSX-R750 - had issues getting approval in all states, but is now 50 state approved
- Suzuki V-Strom 650 and 1000 updates
- Favorite bike at the show - Deb liked the looks and would like to ride the R6. The BMW give away S1000XR Pikes Peak bike (below) - upgraded body work done by Twisted Throttle
- Klim - now releasing helmets for off-road, dual sport, modular, and street. Deb is testing one now and will report back.
- BMW K1600 Bagger - Was not seen by Deb at the AIMExpo, but we will get a ride on this bike for sure.
- Electric bike world - did not see a large showing of electric bikes. Speaks to our thoughts that this is a long way off from becoming more main stream. Still waiting for LiveWire Harley!
- Changing location - 2017 its going to be in Columbus, OH and 2018 it will be in Las Vegas, NV. Deb is excited about the changes as this allows for more people to attend event. Also the state of Ohio is pro-motorcycle with several other things to do and see. The September date should also help with people that want to ride to the event.
U-TURN* We talk with Deb about her experience attending Barber this year, her second time at the event * She recommends that we should camp next year to broaden the experience
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Running time: 1 hour 16 minutes
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The guys recap their 2016 trip to the Barber Vintage Festival including the ride home and activities from the last day of the festival.
Vintage Festival Day 3* Interview with Lee Conn, President of Motus Motorcycles to update changes for 2017, thoughts on the festival, and more. + Previously in episode 56, Rich got his first taste of the Motus MST + Episode 20 was our first introduction to Motus after Rico toured the factory * Quick update from Brian Case, Vice President of Motus Motorcycles and Head of Design * Rico rides the Motus MST and MSTR with Lee Conn just outside the Barber Motorsports complex * Ride home from Birmingham to Atlanta area set us up nicely for completing the trip home
We want to give thanks to some great people we met at Barber* Guys at the beer stand from Five Star Event Catering for handing out some additional coozies * Ken Ciocci (apologies, we said Mike during the recording) from Spectro Oils for helping Jon with his Spyder leak. Please check them out, great people and some fine products as well if you are looking for performance oil.
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Running time: 1 hour 13 minutes
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Day 2 of the 2016 Barber Vintage Motorcycle Festival and this was a working day (show promotion), but we had a great time and are joined by a guest to recap the events from today.
More pictures coming soon as we are gathering all the content from this event.
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Running time: 23 minutes 45 seconds
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The guys talk about their experience at the first day of the 2016 Barber Vintage Festival. Before getting to the festival chat, we talk about how Rico took a nice older lady out for a evening ride on the Roadmaster.
On to the Festival:
- The guys talk about taking a few laps around Barber Motorsports Park
- Meeting The Fashionista who has an Iron Butt
- The Barber Museum - all can say is WOW
- Meeting up with Kevin from the Throttled Podcast
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Running time: 1 hour 07 minutes 20 seconds
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We made it to Birmingham Alabama in preparation for the 12th Annual Vintage Motorcycle Festival at Barber Motorsports Park. We covered 425 miles from Charlotte today and even though we were tired, we put together some conversation of today's ride and activities.
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Running time: 43 minutes 56 seconds
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In this installment of Loud Pipes! the guys have a little food chat, talk about Jon visiting the Ray Price Capital City Bike Fest, flat track racing, and a few other items.
Food Items:
- Rico was eating some chicken wings, which turned into a great place to each chicken and waffles in Atlanta - Glady's Knights' Chicken & Waffles
- Jon asked what is better - Dunkin' Donuts or Krispy Kreme. This came about due to Jon's wife listened to a podcast (we got this) and what they said was the better donuts.
Jon Visiting the Ray Price Capital City Bike Fest - This was over the weekend of September 24th and held in downtown Raleigh, NC. There was about 8 blocks of downtown closed off for the festival along with events happening at the Ray Price Harley-Davidson dealership. There was a lot of different events happening during the festival which included - public bike show, live bike build, live shows, Drift Trike Exhibition, live stereo build, parades and rides, pin-up contest, and much more.
Here are some of the bikes Jon saw:
Flat track racing - Indian has announced the 2017 wrecking crew (Bryan Smith, Brad Baker, and Jared Mees). The flat track racing has completed for the 2016 season the champion this year is Bryan Smith and he rides a Kawasaki Ninja 650.
U-Turn:* It's called a dual bending value - this was from episode 58 where Jon could not find the "Marketing" term for the front forks on the 2017 Harley-Davidson. * Rich has let his baby go. He has sold his KLR to Zyon, who is one of our First Five Riders. He is going to turn the KLR into his winter bike.
- The Motus yellow light means - you left the turn signal on too long. This was feedback from John Jones listener that has Motus number 15.
- Feedback from listeners of show:
- Koner French thanks for the nice note about show and sharing your 82 Yamaha Maxim
- Jeremy Franklin will be at Barber and will meet up with us.
- EJ Kooker checking in with guys to make sure we were safe from the protests and riots that had taken place in Charlotte.
1982 Yamaha Maxim from Koner French
EVENTS
Upcoming events that one or more Loud Pipes! members plan to attend:
- 12th Annual Barber Vintage Festival (October 7th-9th, 2016) - Please make sure you find the guys as they will have Loud Pipes! SWAG...
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Running time: 57 minutes 22 seconds
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In this episode of Loud Pipes! the guys circle back and talk about the new Milwaukee Eight. But unlike episode 55 where we talk about news articles about the engine, we - well Rich got a first hand impression. The guys also talk about the Harley and the Davidson's series on the Discovery channel.
Patreon UpdateWe have made some reward changes. Our private social network perk has moved to the $5 level and we grandfathered anyone that was supporting at the $1 level. We also have been working on our Barber Shop reward. Please check out our patreon page for details on all our rewards.
Milwaukee Eight - first ride impression2017 Harley-Davidson Ultra Limited
- Twin cooled 107 cu in Milwaukee Eight
- Matte grey and black
Dyna Low Rider S
- Screamin Eagle 110 cu in twin cam
- Rubber mounted
Other topics* Tesla announces a new model S - P100D: + Can do 0-60 MPH in 2.5 seconds + Has a range of 315 miles + Its the 3rd fastest accelerating production car
U-Turn:Harley-Davidson 2017 Lineup Changes:
- Models discontinued:
- Switchback
- Seventy-Two
- Fat Boy Low
- Electra Glide Ultra Low
- Road Glide Ultra CVO
- V-Rod - rumors at this point nothing official.
- Street 500/750 now available with ABS, Smart Security System with hands-free, proximity-based security fob. Each are a factory-installed option.
EVENTSUpcoming events that one or more Loud Pipes! members plan to attend:
- 2017 Harley Davidson Open house September 22nd thru September 25th
- 12th Annual Barber Vintage Festival (October 7th-9th, 2016)
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Running time: 1 hour 15 minutes 22 seconds
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This is a special episode as it marks the 2nd anniversary of Loud Pipes! Also this date is import in American history as it marks the 15th anniversary since 9/11, so the guys take a moment to remember all the lives lost on this day.
Tonight the guys are going to give updates on past guest that have been on the show as well as some special guests calling into the show.
- Smith from Mortons custom cycle
- Alex Crookes from EatSleepRIDE - No major update on app, but they are heading to the "Tail of the Dragon"
- Lee Conn from Motus
- Recent appearance on Jay Leno's garage
- Richard Janis Motorcycles
- Discovery days coming up in September
- Looking forward to seeing them at Barber again
- Neville Lee 2 wheels 1 cause
- Matthew Williams
- No major moto vlogging update. He has fixed the Manga from issues on June mountain ride.
- Jim May - Mathews Fun Machines
- Flying Fortress is in and they have a demo bike, stop by and take it for a ride
- Charlie Hearn - Motorcycle of Charlotte
- BMW has a Scrambler coming out soon
- BMW has a 310R coming out soon
- Triumph is talking about redoing the Street Triple to an 800 model
- Ural has a new special edition. The Gear Up Sahara
- Zero had two new bikes release this year - DSR and FXS. They also have a 10th Anniversary DSR. There is talk that a redesign of bikes for 2018.
- MV Agusta updated their Brutale 800 this year
- Morgan three wheelers announced an EV Model. As will be bringing 4 wheel cars to America, but no date yet.
- Events:
- The Distinguished Gentleman's Ride - September 25th. This event was started in 2012 and in 2015 the ride had over 37,000 participants in 410 cities in 79 countries which raised over $2.3M (US) for prostate cancer research.
- Indian Motorcycles in Gastonia is now hosting a Bikes, Cars, and Coffee on Saturday. The first event was September 3rd.
- Deb Gasque (The Fashionista has an iron butt) - Joined the guys for the show
- Will be doing the 50CC at the end of September, leaving from Jacksonville, FL and riding to San Diego, CA in 50 hours.
- After completing the 50CC will take back road back to east coast and stop at Barber to visit with the guys.
- Kevin McKinney from Throttled Podcast
- Also attending Barber and will meet up with the guys
- One year anniversary show will be in a couple of weeks
- Ted Ketler from Motorcycle Men Podcast - Called into the show
- Aerin Shaw from Dr. Jekill and Mr. Hyde
- Robert Rivera airbrush artist
- Jocelyn Dorsey WBTV-2
- Roundtable Aaron Smith, road hogs, and vloggers
EVENTSUpcoming events that one or more Loud Pipes! members plan to attend:
- 2017 Harley Milwaukee Eight demo rides. September 17th and 18th (pre-open house event, no-sign up and will be first come first serve)
- 12th Annual Barber Vintage Festival (October 7th-9th, 2016)
PATRON UPDATEWe are working on a new support level called the "Barber Shop" to coincide with our 2nd annual trip to the Barber Vintage Festival. As of now we have set the support level at $10/month with a new logo t-shirt and some sort of annual Loud Pipes! swag.
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Running time: 1 hour 11 minutes 05 seconds
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We have another great episode for you. Rich and Jon had a pre-interview with a person that has some vintage bikes and plan to have a future show to talk about all their bikes. While Rich was visiting Jon in Raleigh, they went to Garcia Moto Motorcycle Dealership and Rich got to test ride two sport touring bikes.
Motorcycle Podcasters Challenge has been completed. After a long month of riding, the team that won the very cool trophy was the Throttled Podcast (Kevin and Larry). Check out youtube video of Rich and Jon awarding the trophy.
Test Rides* Ducati Multistrada 1200s * Motus MST
The MST and MST-R were recently reviewed by Jay Leno as well, great video to get a sense for these bikes.
U-TurnThe guys talk about how Skully is gone and shenanigans have been uncovered. Below are links to articles the guys found:
- Skully Officially Admits its over
- Open Letter to Skullys Customers
- Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
- Isabelle Faithhauer Lawsuit
EVENTSUpcoming events that one or more Loud Pipes! members plan to attend:
- 12th Annual Barber Vintage Festival (October 7th-9th, 2016)
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Running time: 1 hour 04 minutes 38 seconds
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The winner of the challenge is....You'll have to listen to find out or checkout the YouTube video where we revealed the trophy. This was great fun recording with most of the challenge participants and congrats again to... you know what to do.
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Final Results
| Team | Points | Behind | | --- | --- | --- | | Throttled | 212.5 | | Loud Pipes! | 182 | -30.5 | | Motorcycle Men | 38 | -144 |
| Rider | Miles | Points | | --- | --- | --- | | Kevin | 2778 | 220 | | Larry | 2709 | 205 | | Jon | 2573 | 203 | | Rich | 1688 | 161 | | Ted | 642 | 58 | | Chris | 641 | 42 | | Tim | 164 | 14 |
In this episode the guys talk about rides taken during the past week. Rich was able to attend bike night at Cycle Gear in Matthews, NC. Rich was joined by one of our newest Patrons captainmicahp. After bike night he and Rich took a little spin to OMB.
Guys give a little update on the Motorcycle Podcasters Challenge. The throttled podcast team has turn up the wick this past week and have almost made Loud Pipes mathematically out of the challenge. Jon has picked up the plates for the trophy, so it all completed. Please make sure you join us Wednesday August 31st at 9pm for a live steam of the trophy award show. We will also post photo of trophy at this time as well.
Rich talked about his troubles with getting the brake bled on Rico's R6. Rich was unable to use bleeder tool he picked, so he went old school. Rico gave him advice on how to make it easier.
The guys talk about the new Harley-Davidson Engine - Milwaukee Eight.
What would the president ride. This episode we talk what would our 43rd President - George W. Bush ride?
- Rich: Harley-Davidons Softail Rocker C
- Rico: Triumph Thunderbird Commander
- Jon: Harley-Davidson Softail Deluxe
- Mr Anderson (Patron via Live Stream): Triumph Rocket
EVENTSUpcoming events that one or more Loud Pipes! members plan to attend:
- 12th Annual Barber Vintage Festival (October 7th-9th, 2016)
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PATRON UPDATEThis week, we welcome Zyonsdream (how we knew him previously on ESR) as the fifth and final member of the Loud Pipes First Five. We also welcome Micah as another new member, both have already started mixing it up on our private Slack channel.
Running time: 59 minutes 27 seconds
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Rico is in the house for Ep54 and we get all excited about a peek at the Moto Guzzi MGX-21 Flying Fortress in person, plus an update on MPC, and some news.
MOTORCYCLE PODCASTERS CHALLENGE UPDATE
- Follow the story on ESR for daily points updates
- Update on points through halfway point (Throttled still leads over Loud Pipes!)
- Announcement of the winner will be done via live stream August 31st 9:30pm ET
- The teams will also meet post-challenge roundtable style to recap and discuss possible changes for the next challenge
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Motto Guzzi MGX-21 Flying Fortress* Rich got a peek at a fresh delivery at Matthews Fun Machines * Stunning level of detail and carbon fiber does not translate well in pictures.
Patron update* Welcome to Chris who is now #4 of the First Five group, so only one spot remains! * Next Monthly Production Hangout is Sunday Aug 28, 2016 * Something special in the works for Barber that we'll announce in the next show
News and other topics* You can rent Indian Motorcycles from Eagle Rider * 2017 Spyders from Can-AM * Harley agrees to $15 million settlement with EPA * The Milwaukee Eight engine from Harley - Davidson seems legit based on EPA data
EVENTS
Upcoming events that one or more Loud Pipes! members plan to attend:
- Cycle Gear Charlotte - bike night - August 26th 5pm
- 12th Annual Barber Vintage Festival (October 7th-9th, 2016)
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Running time: 1 hour 12 minutes 37 seconds
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Rico joins us during this episode to give an update on his move and we talk mostly about our riding experience during the Motorcycle Podcasters Challenge.
Jon joined the Motorcycle Men for Season 2 episode 33
MOTORCYCLE PODCASTERS CHALLENGE UPDATE* Follow the story on ESR for daily points updates * Update on points through halfway point (Throttled leads by 11 points over Loud Pipes!) * We discuss some possible changes coming in the next challenge likely in May 2017 * We always encourage people to ride within their limits, stay hydrated, and watch for signs of heat related issues * Sport Ryder Rentals, Dallas, Texas area - Rich planned to rent from here, but just didn't work out
Other Topics* Rico looking at Amsoil for his Roadmaster to help with heat * Also doing a little bike shopping by way of a CSC CX3 Adventure. Rico on a 250?!
EVENTS:Upcoming events that one or more Loud Pipes! members plan on attending:
- 12th Annual Barber Vintage Festival (October 7th-9th, 2016)
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Running time: 57 minutes
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Motorcycle Podcasters Challenge update* Follow the story on ESR for daily points updates * Update on rides through challenge day 4: + Rich is making daily posts about it on ESR (follow @macdracer) + Starting to feel like a chore to Jon, so he's going to change his perspective
What Motorcycle Would the President Ride? * Interesting topic that grew out of our Patreon Slack group. * Since we are electing a new President this year, we considered what motorcycle would the current President and past Presidents ride? + Rich: President: Indian Bagger, First Lady: Harley Low Rider + Jon: President: Honda Goldwing, First Lady: Sportbike + Aaron: President: BMW touring, First Lady: Harley * We are looking for your feedback, let us know your thoughts. Based on the amount of feedback received, we may or may not continue this process going back through prior Presidents
Touring is a mindset:Inspired by Dr. Clint Ackerman and his US tour this year on a 1993 Suzuki Intruder 1400
EVENTS:Upcoming events that one or more Loud Pipes! members plan on attending:
- 12th Annual Barber Vintage Festival (October 7th-9th, 2016)
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Running time: 58 minutes 31 seconds
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Motorcycle Podcasters Challenge starts Monday August 1, 2016
Follow the post on EatSleepRIDE for daily updates
TOPICS* Yamaha FJ-09 ride review + Check out the ride review video on YouTube + Visit Matthews Fun Machines to purchase an FJ-09 or other motorcycle, great people there, super friendly and chat with Jim May about Guzzi while you are there! + Rich also joined Kevin on the Throttled Podcast as a guest for episode 40 * Indian Touring bikes get a touchscreen * New motorcycle lineup from Victory for 2017 * Some rumors starting to swirl of new engine from Harley, Revzilla has the scoop * Rich received a paper Dyna Low Rider S model in the mail from Harley to build and it’s very cool and realistic! Pictures/video coming soon * Skully has ceased operations
EVENTS:Upcoming events that one or more Loud Pipes! members plan on attending:
- Flat Track racing at Charlotte Motor Speedway (July 30th, 2016)
- Harley Davidson Demo Rides at Charlotte Motor Speedway
- 12th Annual Barber Vintage Festival (October 7th-9th, 2016)
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Running time: 1 hour 1 minute
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We celebrated a little by recording episode 50 live at JR Cigar in Mooresville, NC and hosted our second Biker Roundtable. Thanks to those that joined us on the live stream and chat. We plan to do more live streaming on a regular basis, so check out LouPipes.net/live for more details.
Bikers RoundtableA group of Moto-Vloggers (listed below) made a return trip to Tellico Plains, TN. Check out the guys below for all the video from the adventure.
- Cruiser Brewser
- Amp'd Moto
- Bacon's Broken Bits
- NC Stoney
- Wolf's World
- Matthew Williams
Some great roads were ridden while on this trip including; Tail of The Dragon, Cherohala Skyway, and The Hellbender 28 (Part of Moonshiner). These roads are ranked in top 4 of best routes in North Carolina per motorcycleroads.com. The crew again stayed in Tellico Plains, TN at Hunts Lodge which is a great place for motorcycle rider. The owner of the campground had a Manga V-65 so Matthew Williams had a nice chat with her.
On the way back from the mountains Matthew and Jon made a pit stop at JR Cigar to be part of the live show. This was so far Jon's longest ride on the spyder and did little over 900 miles for the weekend. He really enjoyed getting out and riding and found that traveling the interstates is not very exciting. Now he see why Rich and Rico like the back roads so much.
Jon getting it done on the Tail of the Dragon!
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Running time: 1 hour 16 minutes 36 seconds
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The boys are back... After wrapping up our interviews from Atlanta we are back to our normal show format. The guys talk about the Motorcycle Podcasters Challenge, the first Loud Pipes Ride, Road Hogs III ride, Atlanta trip recap, and some news.
Motorcycle Podcasters Challenge: We are going to have a little challenge between the Motorcycle Men, Throttled, and Loud Pipes. The goal of this challenge is to encourage riding on a consistent bases and will award the podcast team that averages the most points over the month of August. To help with the challenge the team at EatSleepRIDE will provide ride data and we'll be posting our progress on the ESR platform. You can follow via the challenge web site or EastSleepRIDE.
First Loud Pipes Ride: The guys joined up on June 24th and took a little ride from Blacksburg, SC to Little Switzerland, NA and back to Charlotte, NC. This was a nice 300 mile trip that included the Diamonback (NC 226a). Plan was to do the Devil's Whip, but thanks to Apple Maps we ended up riding the Diamondback a second time.
Road Hogs III Ride: Rico was the only member of the Loud Pipes team to make the trip. He talked about the ride and taming the snake. We are planning to have another round table with the Road Hogs crew.
Atlanta Recap: We talk about getting out of Atlanta and our trip to Tellico Plains, TN for the MotoVloggers meetup. The riding was a great time, but the weather sucked as it rained on and off most of the day. The group went to Bald River Falls via River Road and traveled the Cherohala Skyway. Around mid afternoon the Loud Pipes Crew split from the MotoVloggers due to a long weekend from the Atlanta trip. On the trip back to Charlotte the guys made a pit stop at Sierra Nevada Brewing.
Check out the MotoVloggers from the meetup:
- Cruiser Brewser
- Wolf's World
- Rouge Mogul
- Amp'd Moto
- Bacon's Broken Bits
- Sam Smith
- Matthew Williams - was planing on making it but had motorcycle break down on ride out.
News:
- Harley announces an all new bike for flat track racing, first all new design in 44 years
- Indian announces plans to take on Harley in flat track racing
- Victory and S&S Cycle announce new performance cams
- Harley confirmed the LiveWire in the next 5 years. That will be 7 years after Rich and Rico rode the prototype. Hear and see our ride here: loudpipes.net/3
Events:Upcoming events that one or more Loud Pipes! members plan on attending:
- Moto Vlogging Meetup Makeup - July 15th-17nd.
- 12th Annual Barber Vintage Festival (October 7th-9th, 2016)
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Running time: 1 hour 24 minutes 30 seconds
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To round out our time in Atlanta, we have another special interview to share. We had the great pleasure of sitting down with Jocelyn Dorsey. Jocelyn is currently the Director of Editorials & Public Affairs at WSB-TV 2 in Atlanta, GA. She has been at WSB-TV for 43 years and started out as anchor/report and was the first African American news anchor in the Atlanta, GA market.
Jocelyn is a Harley-Davidson fan and has purchased several Harley-Davidsons. You'll have to listen to hear the funny Indian story...
Notable details and moments from the interview:
- First bike purchased: (2003 100th Softtail standard).
- She completed a ride of 7,688 miles in 21 days to support Special Olympics of Georgia.
- Discussed what it was like to complete the Ultimate Coast to Coast Iron Butt Challenge.
- currently rides a 2014 Harley-Davidson Street Guild Special
- We talk about Jocelyn taking her bike on a cruise and the ship boarding process.
- She talks about her involvement with the Pediatric Bran Tumor Fundation Ride for Kids
Events:Upcoming events that one or more Loud Pipes! members plan on attending:
- Moto Vlogging Meetup Makeup - July 15th-17nd.
- 12th Annual Barber Vintage Festival (October 7th-9th, 2016)
If you enjoy the show, want to keep it AD free, and receive generous rewards for your contribution, check out our donation page loudpipes.net/donate. Patreon is our focus and is an ongoing support model. There is also a link for one time donations and support of any size is greatly appreciated.
Running time: 52 minutes 47 seconds
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In this episode the guys release their second of three interviews from the road trip to Atlanta. This interview is with a very talented artist by the name of Robert Rivera Jr. Robert has been working with airbrush and other techniques for more than 13 years and has been drawing since he was in the 3rd grade. Overall we were blown away with Robert's work and highly suggest you visit YouTube for the video version of this episode.
Robert was featured by Southland's Full Throttle and is the first artist to be featured by Full Throttle. Some of his work can also be found in prior issues of the American Bagger Magazine for bikes from the Baddest Bagger competition. You notice some of Robert's work during this competition.
Kotic Kustoms creates some amazing bikes, which often provide the canvas for Robert's paint.
We were introduced to Robert by way of Aerin Shaw, featured in episode 46.
Here are a few examples of Robert's work and we encourage everyone to check out his Facebook page.
Events:Upcoming events that one or more Loud Pipes! members plan on attending:
- Ducati XDiavel demo Ride in June/July
- Moto Vlogging Meetup Makeup - July 15th-17nd.
- 12th Annual Barber Vintage Festival (October 7th-9th, 2016)
If you enjoy the show, want to keep it AD free, and receive generous rewards for your contribution, check out our donation page loudpipes.net/donate. Patreon is our focus and is an ongoing support model. There is also a link for one time donations and support of any size is greatly appreciated.
Running time: 32 minutes 56 seconds
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There is also a video version of this episode, check it out on YouTube.
In this episode the guys sit down with the lovely Ms. Aerin Shaw, Vice President and General Manager for the Jekill and Hyde Company USA. Aerin shares details about why the Dr. Jekill & Mr. Hyde exhaust system was developed. Currently the exhaust is only available in the USA for the following brands: Harley-Davidson, Indian, and Honda Goldwing.
The exhaust is one of the top European brands in the market as it allows riders to quiet their bike to avoid sound tickets. That is correct - some European countries will ticket you as much as $3,000 dollars and impound your bike if it's too loud!
Aerin then dives into her little side project - Les Femmes Vitesse. Aerin shares about how she started this project and the requirements to be a member. Sorry guys - this group is only for Fast Women and you can only join by being invited by another Les Femmes Vitesse rider.
Aerin also shares details – and a few stories – about what bikes she rides, which include a Harley-Davidson Road King Police bike for work, and a sizzling hot and wicked fast Suzuki Hayabusa on weekends – in black and pink of course! Zoom!
Events:Upcoming events that one or more Loud Pipes! members plan on attending:
- Ducati XDiavel demo Ride in June/July
- Moto Vlogging Meetup Makup - July 15th-17nd.
- 12th Annual Barber Vintage Festival (October 7th-9th, 2016)
If you enjoy the show, want to keep it AD free, and receive generous rewards for your contribution, check out our donation page loudpipes.net/donate. Patreon is our focus and is an ongoing support model. There is also a link for one time donations and support of any size is greatly appreciated.
Running time: 50 minutes
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The guys talk about the trip from their homes to Atlanta, GA where they had some amazing interviews planned to feature on upcoming shows. Since the trip produced a lot of great content, we will be releasing a show weekly over the next several weeks to get this content out as quickly as possible.
After our planning session for episode 46, the guys unpacked the gear and did a mock setup and test run to make sure all of the recording equipment was working properly. During the chat Jon dropped a bomb on Rich and Rico!
Ride to Atlanta:* Jon left Durham, NC around 6:30am. * Jon met up with Rich at D&D in Charlotte, NC around 9:30am * Rich loaded up Della (WRX) with his stuff and left around 10:00 am. * Met up with Rico at 11:30am and went to Yard House for lunch. * The guys jumped on I-85 South and rode off to Atlanta, GA * Hit Atlanta, GA around 4:15 pm - just the right time for rush hour traffic, which took the next hour to get to the hotel * After a little refresh - back into Della for the 3.5 mile drive to dinner, which only took 30 minutes! Got to love big city traffic... * Sena Update - Works great with two, but once a third party was added there was open mic noise. Didn't matter who started intercom. Will have to play around with the Sena more to see if they can figure out the problem. If you have any ideas, reach us on our Feedback page
Audio Test and Jon's news:* Guys unpack gear and test the setup for the next day * Jon harassed the guys into doing an audio test * Rico started by asking Jon about his ride down * While chatting Jon casually drops a bomb! You'll have to listen to find out. :)
Events:Upcoming events that one or more Loud Pipes! members plan on attending:
- Ducati XDiavel demo Ride in June/July
- Moto Vlogging Meetup Makup - July 15th-17nd.
- 12th Annual Barber Vintage Festival (October 7th-9th, 2016)
Motorcycle Men Events:
- Americade - June 7th-11th
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Running time: 1 hour 35 minutes
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Tonight the guys talk about how they go about planning out a long road trip or not. Rico was able to stop by for a Ducati demo ride and gives us his take on the Multrstrada Enduro and the XDiavel.
What the guys sipped on during the show:
- Rich - Skull Splitter (The Orkney Brewery)
- Rico - Jefferson Stout Sweet Potato (Lazy Magnolia Brewing Company)
- Jon - Hard Ginger Ale (Coney Island Brewing)
Long Trip Planning:
- The guys sat down and used the Furkot site and planned out a 9 day ride.
- Ride covered ~2100 miles, average ~260 miles per day, and ~7 hours in the seat.
- The trip avoids highways thanks to Furkot option.
- Rich has nickedname the trip - Loud Pipes Automotive Tour due to stops planned out. The following are places planned to stop and see on trip:
- Wheels Through Time
- Corvette Museum and Factory
- Indianapolis Motor Speedway
- Henry Ford Museum
- Niagara Falls
- D.G. Yuenglins & Son
- Harley-Davidson York, PA
- The route needs more details, but overall this is good starting point to build on.
Rico was able to get a little time in to stop by Ducati demo and get to take a couple of bikes for a little spin. Rico thoughts.....
Multirstrada Enduro:
- Really enjoys bike, and now gets the idea of adventure bikes
- This one adds to the stable to bring the total to four
- Comfortable ride, could use a backrest
- 40 minutes including traffic and some nice back roads
- Tried touring and sport modes
- Main negative was a lot of shifting to find the power band. Felt like engine ran out of breath too soon
xDiavel
- Loves the look of the bike!
- FAST Bike
- Stop light comment about how nice the bike looks
- Took bike on same roads with the Multristrada Enduro
- Felt like the bike could do wheelies in 1st or 2nd gear with no problems
- Had the bike in sport mode the entire demo ride
- Just like the Multistrade, felt like the engine ran out of breath
- Rico is still smiles thinking about the XDiavel
Events:Upcoming events that one or more Loud Pipes! members plan on attending:
- Ducati XDiavel demo Ride in June or July
- Moto Vlogging Meetup - May 20th-22nd.
- 12th Annual Barber Vintage Festival (October 7th-9th, 2016)
If you enjoy the show, want to keep it AD free, and receive generous rewards for your contribution, check out our donate page loudpipes.net/donate. Patreon is our focus and is an ongoing support model. There is also a link for one time donations and support of any size is greatly appreciated.
Running time: 1 hour 16 minutes
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Tonight we kick off their long ride planning talking about preparing your bike and yourself. We are joined by Ted from the Motorcycle Men (http://www.motorcyclemen.us/) podcast to share his experience with long riding. Rich called into the Motorcycle Men podcast during their Episode 22 (http://www.motorcyclemen.us/episodes/blog/season-2-episode-22-going-the-long-distance-and-rich-from-loud-pipes) recording. Rich, Rico, and Ted all where able to get out on their bikes as the east coast weather has made a turn toward warmer weather. What the guys sipped on during the show: * Ted chocolate milk. * Rich Hoppy Blonde Ale (http://www.newbelgium.com/beer/hoppy-blonde) from New Belgium * Rico Lazy Magnolia Pecan Ale (https://www.lazymagnolia.com/beer/southern-pecan/) TOPICS: Rich views a long ride as riding all day on the bike - not going out meeting guys and just hanging out. A good example of this would be mountain ride discussed in episode 42. Reading recommendation for preparing the mind and body for long distance riding:Building an Iron Butt (source: BikeBandit.com) Rich: Focus on getting hydrated couple of days before ride Get a good amount of quality rest Do a nut and bolt check of bike a few weeks before ride, so you have time to correct larger issues Plan out a realistic route with some options for change Rico: Perform bike check- breaks, tires, tire pressure, fluids, and chain/belts Focus on yourself - eat light, hydrate, stretch, etc Check the weather so know what type of gear you need Have right gear for the type of riding you plan to do Have reflective gear if riding at night to make sure you are seen by others Ted: Carry a tire repair kit and tire pump Have extra oil and fuel A must is to have zip ties as they can be very useful in many cases Tool kit Wear compression gear to help with blood flow Camelbak to allow you drink while riding so you stay hydrated. Use the street view in Google Maps to have and idea what road will be like. Jon: Have route planned out and everyone be familiar with an overview of the route. Furkot (https://trips.furkot.com/?hl=en-US) used to plan trip, which allows you to export to other devices. Alternative to using dedicated GPS unit - check out an app called Co-Pilot (https://copilotgps.com/us/personal/). For group riding, make sure everyone knows where next stop will be in case group gets split Carry USB battery pack to provide extra power for devices Check out OutsideHow (https://outsidehow.com/plan-camping-trip.html) for some great trip planning information related to camping. Harley announces a new Sportster: The Roadster (http://www.harley-davidson.com/en_US/Motorcycles/roadster.html) The guys really like the bike and how it looks. One of Patron members Markus sent us a how Harley should have done it. Ted doesn't like and Rich loves it. Rich gets Ted's opinion of the Moto Guzzi Flying Fortess. Ted - doesn't like the heads sticking out of side. Says batman would buy this bike if he was looking for a bike, also thinks the bike is ugly. Rich loves the bike and is really looking forward to being able to ride it after the release in Sturgis. The guys talked about the Ducati XDiavel. Ted was able to sit on bike and said the cockpit is too small for his size, but loves the look. Rich and Rico are planning on riding it June, stay tune as there will for sure be a show talking about the XDiavel ride. U-TURN: After the recent helmet tech episode, we spin around and take a quick look at a patent from Honda for blind spot monitoring for bikes. The guys don't really like this nor want it on their bikes.
In this episode we welcome Rico back from his vacation, recharged and ready to rock the show. Rico returns with a bang and the guys get right into talking about a day riding in the mounts. Rich jumped on a rented Street Glide for the occasion to have some Bro-Time and we mix conversation from Rico's attendance of an Indian / Victory Demo days event.
TOPICS:* Rico gave the guys a little review of his vacation with his wife Wendy to Costa Rica. * Rich and Rico talk about their meet up and day ride through Caesars head, Brevard (The Square Root Restaurant), Sierra Nevada Brewing, Lake Lure, and OMB as the final stop. * Rico attended and Indian / Victory demo event + Chief Vintage - Bike was OK, but front felt heavy and didn't like the windshield due to height and his size. Had a rock fly up over windshield and hit his helmet. + Chief Dark Horse with stage 1 tuning - Rico was blown off the seat and not due to the lack of windshield and back rest, but the stage 1 tuned motor. All that power and overall feel of the bike, put a smile on his face. + Springfield - New bike for 2016 and Rico liked this one as much as the Chieftain. + Scout - Fun bike, but was unable to hit the red line (9,000) and Rico's wife Wendy likes it and can see this being her first bike. + Scout Sixty - OK bike, nice package for a first bike or perhaps if you intend to only ever buy one, this may fit your bill. Rico would say go with the Scout over the Scout Sixty for him or Wendy. + Victory Magnum - Sees why Rich likes the bike. Instrument panel is further away from you when compared to Indian bikes. It still has a good amount of wind buffeting. Bike is very fast and corners well. Overall Rico really enjoyed the bike, and would add it to his stable if he had the funds! Also, Rico labels the bike as the Cadillac due to performance and smooth ride, whereas the Indian is more Lincoln plush and comfy. :)
Events:Upcoming events that one or more Loud Pipes! members plan on attending:
- Moto Vlogging Meetup - May 20th-22nd.
- 12th Annual Barber Vintage Festival (October 7th-9th, 2016)
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Running time: 1 hour 29 minutes 34 seconds
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In this episode we are still without Rico, but he will be back for episode 42. So Rich and Jon invited another podcaster, Kevin McKinney from the Throttled Podcast.
Reminder of our long ride contest. Send us your planned destinations of what you consider a long ride to feedback@rdubstudios.com or use our feedback page. We'll also draw two names from the responses and send you a Loud Pipes t-shirt. Submission deadline is May 1, 2016.
A big thanks to our second Patreon supporter who recently joined us for the monthly Patreon production meeting and we had a blast! Don't miss out on the next one, check out our Patreon page for details. There are also three more "first five" t-shirts remaining at a special $5/month level as of this episode.
U-TURN:* Indian Project Scout - Indian has announced the winners
+ Winner: BOARDTRACKER Motos Illimitees (translates to Bikes Unlimited)
+ Fan Favorite: Fusion! - also LoudPipes! pick from our friends at Indian Motorcycle of Charlotte
+ Builders Choice: OL' 71 - Heritage Indian Motorcycles of Northwest Arkansas
NEW TOPICS:* Rich attended a Harley-Davidson demo day and gave us a quick review of the following bikes: + CVO Street Glide + Road Glide Special + CVO Pro Street Breakout + Rich took video and plans to give more details on the bikes, so keep an eye out on RDub Studios YouTube channel * Kevin rented an Indian Chieftain while in Las Vegas. Overall bike was good, but was a little uncomfortable due to his height, placement of the floor broads, and handlebars * Rich has completed and released the video from EasyRiders 2016 Bike Show Tour in Charlotte, NC. If you are a Patreon supporter, then you've had access to this video for the past two weeks. :) * New Technology - the guys talk about helmets that offer riders either communications, cameras, and even HUD + Skully helmet offers 180 degrees, turn by turn for navigation, music, etc. Cost for this helmet is $1500 + BMW has HUD and it will integrate with a BMW motorcycle + Samsung has came up with a smart windshield. Our guest Kevin from the throttled podcast recently covered this topic, check it out for more detail + Cranium Helmets currently only a prototype and similar to the Skully helmet. Differs in that is had dual projectors and 210 degree camera coverage + Bell has developed a helmet with a 360 degree camera + Sena - Smart Helmet - Rich finally install Sena 20s on his helmet and tested it out. Over all Rich says its working ok, but still needs adjustments - Rich would like to get the Sena Bluetooth pack for the GoPro.
Events:Upcoming events that one or more Loud Pipes! members plan on attending:
- Charlotte AutoFair (April 7th-10th, 2016)
- Moto Vlogging Meetup - May 20th-22nd.
- 12th Annual Barber Vintage Festival (October 7th-9th, 2016)
Visit RDubStudios.com/donate if you would like to support and help us improve the show or better yet visit our Patreon page where your contribution will help us achieve our goals and there are rewards for you at different pledge levels.
Running time: 1 hour 31 minutes
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Matthew Williams joins us again to talk about his new heated gear this season, the Honda Magna project bike, and a big ride coming up in May. Matthew previously appeared on Episode 32
Reminder of our long ride contest. Send us your planned destinations of what you consider a long ride to feedback@rdubstudios.com or use our feedback page. We'll also draw two names from the responses and send you a Loud Pipes t-shirt. Submission deadline is May 1, 2016.
A big thanks to our first Patreon supporter Markus for joining the monthly Patreon production meeting. If this is of interest to you, check out our Patreon page for detail. There are also three more "first five" t-shirts remaining as well at the $5/month level.
U-TURN* Harley's Custom Kings build off is underway, this time with Sportster as the base.
NEW TOPICS* Matthew has been shaking down some new heated gear. We get his take from this winter season and talk about riding in general. * http://www.cyclegear.com/SEDICI-HOTWIRED-Heated-Jacket-Liner-20 * http://www.cyclegear.com/SEDICI-HOTWIRED-Heated-Leather-Gloves-With-Controller
Pros:
- gets warm very quickly (also a con, see below)
- windproof and not overly bulky
Cons:
- Was hoping the gloves were more a gauntlet, however the do not fit over his textile jacket sleeves
- Lights on gloves are very hard to see in daylight, Red (Hottest)/ Yellow (Midway)/ Green (Min). Somewhat difficult to turn on when hands are in the gloves. Also, the gear starts at the highest setting.
- No good documentation on any of the kit, especially wattage.
- Coat appears to be 90W and gloves are 22W combined. Important to know as a bike's electrical system only supports so much load. ALL heated gear manufacturer's should stress more about this.
- Be mindful of the polarity, if this is reversed you gear is on full high all the time!
Rich offers an alternative to keep your neck warm
Update on Matthew's Honda Magna project bike
- Magna needs new carb boots and the front calipers need rebuilding. About $150 in parts to get it fully back to where it should be.
- Rich likes that V4 sound and is considering a used VFR project bike
MotoBlogging Meetup
- Various moto-vloggers from NC, SC, TN, an GA are meeting up in the North Carolina mountains. There will be a group ride, some camping, and the usual shenanigans.
- We got into some of the planning details, which leads us toward our long riding episode later this year.
- Possible routes include: The tail of the Dragon, the Skyway, Devil's Whip, and other great roads in the area.
- Congrats to Matthew for almost reaching 100 subscribers on his YouTube Channel.
- Sena - Rich has taken step to tech side on bike - Jon and Rich split cost for dual pack Sena 20s.
- Matthew and Jon tested out with bike to car with Sena
- Rich - test out bike at all? No, but I did take it out of the box :)
Events:* Auto fair Charlotte Speedway April * Long range: Barber - October 2016
Running time: 1 hour 05 minutes
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Our special guest Deb Gasque from The Fashionista has an IRON BUTT, joins us to share her long distance riding experience. Being someone who likes coffee as much as do, we swapped our usual barley with beans for this episode
BackgroundOriginally from Utah, Deb moved to South Carolina and lives with her husband and garage full of bikes. Starting out in 2006 as a passenger riding with her husband, she decided to take hold of the bars and ride her own.
BikesSV650 was the first bike, but the husband felt this may be a bit much to learn on (see the next bike).
Honda Rebel 250 - In response to the first bike, Deb was a little put off by the "baby bike" but eventually came to appreciate the weight for learning, especially picking it up.
BMW GS650 (named GOAT after dropping a few times riding in the mountains)
1994 BMW R1100 RS
1994 BMW R1100 RSL - "new" bike :)
The ideaDuring winter while not much riding is going on, Deb reads and article about about the Iron Butt. Being a lover of a good challenge, Deb started mapping out how to complete the Iron Butt SaddleSore 1000.
The ridesAfter some conversation with her husband, the planning was on and off she went. After completing the first Iron Butt ride Deb fell in love with long distance riding and has been hooked since.
In 2015 Deb completed the Bun Burner 1500 within the 36 allotted hours and covered 1600 miles. This year she is planning to do the 50CC. The plan is to leave from Jacksonville, FL and ride to San Diego CA. On her way back she is planning to stop at the Barber Vintage Festival. Look for the Loud Pipes crew to be there for an update on the ride as we enjoy our second trip to Barber.
This episode was great fun for us and we look forward to catching up with Deb in the future.
Running time: 1 hour 02 minutes
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CONTEST TIME!As we start preparing for our big trips of this year, we are working on an episode around the idea of big trips/long rides. We would like to get your feedback on where you are planning to ride this year, for what you would consider a big trip. We will then aggregate the places and add them to the discussion in a future episode. Names will go into a hat and we'll draw two winners to receive a Loud Pipes! t-shirt.
Another way to receive a t-shirt is to support us on Patreon at the $5+ level and there are four remaining as of this posting.
Triumph confirmed they are releasing a new Tiger Sport - but sad news it will not being sold in the US. The bike will have the latest iteration of Triumph's 1050cc engine. It also comes with three power modes (Road, Rain, and Sport) and cruise control. Full spec's and pricing will be announced at a later date.
Triumph unveils two new limited edition American cruisers, 25 each model and the bikes will be numbered and carry a certificate of authenticity signed by Triumph owner John Bloor.
Ducati Custom Rumble finalists - Ducati has setup a build off with dealers to come up with a modified Scrambler. Finalists compete between now and World Ducati Week on July 1-3, where the winner will be announced
Indian fueled by Jack Daniel's - Indian has teamed up with Jack Daniel's to create a limited edition Chief. No word on production dates, but details will be released during Daytona Bike week (March 4-13).
Victory brings back the Magnum X-1
Yamaha's shock new naked R1 - This is the most remarkable naked bike to be developer by Yamaha so far.
- 2016 Yamaha MT-10 highlights
- YZF-R1 998cc CP4 crossplane engine
- 165bhp | 75ftlb | 199kg (est)
- Switchable 3-mode Traction Control system
- YZF-R1 derived chassis and suspension
- Slipper clutch and cruise control
- Full LCD dash
Tilting Motor Works - A revers trike conversion kit that allows you to tilt. Standard kit starts at $9,995 and $12,995 with tilt lock.
Jon asks the guys - If you could go back in time and change something in your life - would you and what would it be.
Jon - Yes - The biggest thing would have been spending more time with his dad and the secondary item would be have taken some cooking classes in college.
Rich - Yes - he would have liked to start his own business sooner.
Rico - Yes - he would like to have spent more time with his grandfather and learn from him about farming.
Windshield updates
- Rich - no update as has not been out on road.
- Rico - works well and helps a lot. Have not ridden at night so not sure how the tint will be yet.
Rico has been working on a 2002 Dodge Dakota SXT 5 speed that his wife picked up for a few hundred. Took all interior out and did a major cleaning, upgraded speakers, and gave it a major detailing.
Rich took the A4 into shop. They had to keep it for a few days so the dealer ship lent him an Audi A6. Really enjoyed the car and had a lot of tech, but for ~65k is a little much for his taste.
Upcoming events that one or more Loud Pipes! members plan on attending:
- Charlotte AutoFair (April 7th-10th, 2016)
- 12th Annual Barber Vintage Festival (October 7th-9th, 2016)
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Running time: 1 hour 16 minutes
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In this episode the guys talk about attending the Triumph Bonneville launch party, Rich's take on the Charlotte Easyriders show, and Harley releases two new models. Plus we have Aaron Smith join us from Hawaii.
Rich mentioned that we have our first Pateron sponsor - Markus Arebom from Sweden. Per his Facebook comment the first LoudPipes! t-shirt is headed to Sweden.
We hope all our mid-atlantic and northeast listeners are doing alright with their snow events this season. But not to rub it in, less than week after the storm hit North Carolina we had temperatures in the mid 60's. This allowed for Rich and Rico to get out and take a nice mid-winter ride.
Triumph Bonneville Launch party* The event was hosted by Motorcycles of Charlotte and held at Triple C brewing. * Thruxton R * Street Twin * T120 * Speed Triple
Rich likes the Thruxton R
Aaron Smith who is on vacation in Hawaii give us a review of Triumph Bonneville T100 that he rented and his take on riding around Hawaii.
Aaron's ride around Hawaii
Aaron mentioned the project scout contest and discussed the entry from Indian Motorcycle of Charlotte named "Fusion".
Easyriders - Charlotte 2016* Due to winter storm Jonas, Rich was the only member of Loud Pipes! to make the show. * Light crowd and limited bikes on display, Very few cars and vendors * Plenty of big wheeled baggers, but Rich saw some he would actually ride * One particular bike of interest was a Harley Davidson FL with a half pan head and knucklehead motor (1945/1947) * Rich's prediction on next custom trend - Custom Dyna * Rico is working on Rich's video he took from show and will be on YouTube very soon.
Engine is half Knuckle Head and half Pan Head
Rich's favorite of the Easyriders show
A big wheel bagger that Rich would consider riding, maybe lower the bars a tad...
Harley releases two new models* Dyna Low rider S * CVO Pro Street Breakout
Upcoming events that one or more Loud Pipes! members plan on attending:
- Charlotte AutoFair (April 7th-10th, 2016)
- 12th Annual Barber Vintage Festival (October 7th-9th, 2016)
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Running time: 1 hour 11 minutes
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Welcome to our first episode of 2016. We want to wish everyone a Happy New Year and hope everyone had a safe and happy holiday season.
We are adding a little sweetener to Patreon - First 5 people to pledge at the $5 level or higher will get a Loud Pipes t-shirt after confirmation of the first payment.
Rich wished both Rico and Jon a happy birthday. Rico's special day was on December 27th and Jon's was on December 31st.
Jon explained that he was unable to attend Episode 35 due to doggie not doing very well and went to pick her up from the vet hospital. Jon and Natalie had to make a hard choice and have to put Roxy to sleep. She had a great 14 years with Natalie and 12 years with Jon. She was also very loving on Rich when he visited.
Jon also thanked Rich for making a surprise visit to his birthday party that Natalie planned for his 40th birthday.
- Rich purchased a windshield for the Harley.
- Another option might be a bat wing style fairing from Memphis Shades
- It was very easy to install and can be removed without leaving anything on the bike.
- Rich is still testing, but so far over 70 MPH is not comfortable
One of the first rides with the new windshield.
Rico is looking at a set of stage 2 cams for his Indian Roadmaster
Rich then wanted to point out a sweet 106 ci hop up kit for 96 ci Harley twin cams
Jon has been logging miles on the WRX and hit 5000 miles and have named her... Della, based on the license plate of DLA.
Rich received his Stein form Kline pottery. Rich and Rico took ride to the pottery shop and on the way they found the Devil's whip. More details about Kline pottery and the ride can be found in episode 22. Rich also supported Michael in his Indiegogo campaign to get a new kiln.
Now that's a stein!
Review and prediction from 2015. (Rico did not partake and Jon had not join the guys yet.)
- Yamaha R1 leads sales in 1000cc market. Outcome: scored well in comparos, MotoAmerica series champ was on an R1. Rico and Jon gave Rich a half point.
- Electric bikes increase in popularity. Outcome: It sort of happened. Victory released their first electric bike the Empulse TT after it acquired the motorcycle arm from Brammo. Victory did run the bike at the Isle of Man in the electric division one lap race and finished 3rd. Zero refreshed their lineup and added two new models. Rico and Jon gave Rich 1 point
- Harley announces plans for LiveWire production and bonus point for announcement coming at Sturgis. Outcome: It didn't happen. Harley in fact announced that the LiveWire will be a few yeas away and it didn't come out at Sturgis. Rico and Jon gave Rich -1.5 points for this prediction for not coming true.
2016 PredictionsRico:
- Indian and Victory increase in sales numbers
- Zero leads electric bike sales.
- Scrambler sales leaders, ducati, triumph. Bonus: Yamaha next to do a scrambler.
- Naked bike sales leader - KTM 390.
- Sportster and street from HD sales increase.
Jon:
- Increased range for electric bikes and increase in sales again.
- Bike manufacturers adding forced induction.
- Rich rides the Guzzi flying fortress, loves it, and sells the Harley and purchase the flying fortress.
- Subaru continues high safety ratings.
- Rico will buy Wendy a motorcycle.
Rich:
- Electric bikes/cars sales will decrease due to cheaper gas/oil prices.
- Large front wheel trend has hit peak and will decrease.
- New custom tread comes out in 2016.
- Something new from HD - for new/female riders.
- Demo ride of the Multistrada enduro will be cool, but not the one to buy.
The Raleigh North Carolina lost a major face in the motorcycle world and drag racing during December with the passing of Ray Price.
Upcoming events that one or more Loud Pipes! members plan on attending:
- Easyriders Charlotte, NC Bike Show Tour (January 23, 2016)
- Charlotte AutoFair (April 7th-10th, 2016)
- 12th Annual Barber Vintage Festival (October 7th-9th, 2016)
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Running time: 1 hour 18 minutes
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Our guest this week is Charlie Hearne from Motorcycles of Charlotte and we talk with him about motorcycles from Ducati, BMW, Zero, Triumph, and events.
Rico is finally recording from his home studio after traveling and is enjoying some Kentucky Bourbon Ale he brought back from his travels.
Unfortunately Jon was unable to join this week due to family issues.
Rich has the KLR road legal again after an inspection and a little extra donation to the state for being late.
Conversation with Charlie Hearne from Motorcycles of Charlotte:
- Charlie currently rides a BMW R1200 GS
- Ducati xDiavel. Should be showing up at the dealership around March of 2016
- Has three modes (Full, Sport, and Rain)
- Belt drive: a nod to cruiser style and is quieter than chain with less maintenance
- 1262cc engine that puts out 156hp and 95 lb-ft of torque with a weight of 485 lb dry and 545 lb wet
- A 40 degree lean angle is unique for cruisers for sure
- Nationwide tour - Motorcycles of Charlotte is the only North Carolina location to see the XDiavel.
- Check out Motorcycles of Charlotte Facebook page for details on upcoming demo ride and events.
- Ducati Scrambler
- Six different models - Charlie likes Urban Enduro
- Three different colors
- Ducati might be releasing a 7th model, but no news on it as of this recording
- Top seller in US. and dealership sold 35 this past year
- Ducati Multistrada 1200 Enduro
- 160 hp and 136 Nm of torque
- Charlie and Rich really likes this bike.
- Ducati Multistrada 1200 Pikes Peak
- Ducati selling bike from that was built from the win at Pike Peak race
- Dealership had Adventure day that had over 150 people attend to ride a 22 mile route
- Zero Motorcycles
- Limited maintenance on the bikes, mainly belt drive replacement. No oil to change, spark plugs, valve adjustments, etc.
- 3 modes Sport, Eco, and Custom. Custom allow you to connect with Zero app via iPhone or Android to make custom profile.
- Zero S - 197 mile range, 54 hp and 68 ft-lb
- Zero SR - 100 mile range, 67 hp and 106 ft-lb
- Zero DS - 179 mile range, 54 hp and 68 ft-lb
- Zero DSR (New for 2016) - 140 mile range, 54 hp and 68 ft-lb. 98 mph top speed
- Zero FX - 41 mile range, 44hp and 70 ft-lb. Bike is designed for off-road riding. Weights less than 300 lbs
- Zero FXS (New for 2016)- 90 mile range 44 hp and 70ft-lb Bike is designed for off-road riding. Able to do 0-60 in 4.1 seconds.
- BMW Motorcycles
- Charlie was a sport bike rider, took a BMW R1200RT bike for ride and fell in love
- Concept 101 - K1600 motor - 160 hp 6 cylinder engine
- Triumph Motorcycles
- Explorer - 8 different models
- Switchable ABS and Triumph Traction Control
- 1200 are shaft drive, 800 are chain drive
- Will have Triumph modern classic event January 15th, check the Facebook page for details.
We will be moving show back to bi-weekly release schedule. Weekly will begin as part of the goals for our Patreon Campaign
Upcoming events that one or more LoudPipes! members plan on attending:
- Easyriders Charlotte, NC Bike Show Tour (January 23, 2016)
- Charlotte AutoFair (April 7th-10th, 2016)
- 12th Annual Barber Vintage Festival (October 7th-9th, 2016)
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Running time: 1 hour 26 minutes
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This episode we sat down with Jim May from Matthews Fun Machines and he shares his riding experience from last 45 years and his passion for Moto Guzzi Motorcycles.
Rico has made it back to the states, but is off traveling again with his new found mezcal.
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Jon surprises Rich and Rico with the thought of giving up riding motorcycles if given a billion dollars. As this was one of the topics from Matthew Williams moto blogging videos. After Rich and Rico thought for a few moments they both agree they could as they could use put the money to A LOT of good use.
Interview with Jim May:
- Jim has been working at Matthews Fun Machines for 2 years.
- We discuss new and upcoming Moto Guzzi motorcycles and the history of the company
- Moto Guzzi started using the 90 degree v-twin in 1967
- Modified exhaust can sound like a V-8 engine and some aftermarket exhaust is made across the street from the Moto Guzzi factory.
- On the roof of the factory is an oval track. Moto Guzzi still takes bikes to the roof for a 1-2 miles ride to make sure bike is function correctly before being shipped to dealers.
- Bikes are 100% hand built in Mandello del Lario, Italy.
- Jim has been riding since 1975.
- First Moto Guzzi was 850T and trading in a 750 Ducati for it.
- One of his favorite bikes was a Moto Guzzi SB1000
- Le Mans line was another favorite bike
- Previously owned a California 1100
- Currently has a California 1400, which Rico test rode this back and we talked about it during episode 31
- Has owned 7 Ducati, 8 Moto Guzzi, Buell, Harley Davidson and some small Honda bikes over his lifetime.
- Has restored a 1970's Moto Guzzi 750 Bike and might see it a Easyriders show in Charlotte in January.
- Jim said that Matthew Fun Machine is hoping to get 2 Moto Guzzi Flying Fortress once they are released. One might be a demo bike so that will allow Rich to take it out for a little spin.
Upcoming events that one or more LoudPipes! members plan on attending:
- Easyriders Charlotte, NC Bike Show Tour (January 23, 2016)
- Charlotte AutoFair (April 7th-10th, 2016)
- 12th Annual Barber Vintage Festival (October 7th-9th, 2016)
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Running time: 1 hour 07 minutes
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This episode we review some exciting news from the EICMA 2015 show in Milan, Italy, and a big thanks to Jonathan Lockwood, co-host of the Borderless podcast for joining us.
Rico is still south of the border and has managed to string together enough bandwidth to join us again and we make it the second episode with international flair.
Jon was on tap to monitor the feedback email box and reviewed a note from a listener with concerns about security of the donate page. Rich mentioned that the donate button directs you to the secure back end of Squarespace and that payment processing is handled via Stripe. We do not hold save or have access to any credit card information.
- Jonathan gives us a overview of the Borderless podcast.
- Talk about Mescal and be sure to check out his brand at (www.guinoguino.com)
- Jonathan asked Rich and Rico why do they ride. Check out episode 17 for detail as Rich and Rico go into more details.
EICMA -
- No official attendance numbers for 2015, but figure saw increase number of visitors with respect to the 2014 show. Total visitors for 2014 was 628,600 and was (+14.7% over 2013)
- There was over 1,400 exhibitors and companies confirmed their presence for 2015 show. 60% of them come from abroad and 44 different countries.
- Indian Scout Sixty - New Smaller Displacement (60 cu in, 1,000cc) less expensive ($8,999) version.
- Ducati XDiavel - Visitor elect it as the "Best-looking bike"- 60.78% voted for it.
- Moto Guzzi MGX21 Flying Fortress - Rich wants one of these... and we have a long time Guzzi rider coming up on the next episode.
- Victory Ignition Concept
- European drag racer and custom bike builder Urs Erbacher took on the challenge of wrapping this motor in a package capable of putting the world-class power to the ground. The concept features and aggressive stand and frames the engine with a cast aluminum chassis, performance suspension and brakes with an aggressive Project 156 inspired paint scheme.
- Combustion (some soft of production bike) coming 12/11 at New York IMS (Motorcycle Men are planning on attending)
- Ducati Scrambler SIXTY2 - 399cc version, should be cheaper, pricing unknow at this point
- BMW R nineT Scrambler - A scrambler with some serious ponies - 110HP and 85.5 torque.
- We will be talking in more details of the BMW and Ducati's in coming episode as we are looking at getting Charlie from Motorcycles of Charlotte on the show to give us more details.
Upcoming events that one or more LoudPipes! members plan on attending:
- Easyriders Charlotte, NC Bike Show Tour (January 23, 2016)
- Charlotte AutoFair (April 7th-10th, 2016)
- 12th Annual Barber Vintage Festival (October 7th-9th, 2016)
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Running time: 1 hour 04 minutes
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This episode we have a guest co-host to review the Android version of the Eat Sleep Ride App, motorcycle project, riding experience, moto blogging, and some EICMA News.
Rico is out of the country so we have now taken the show international.
Rich and Rico chat about only being able to ride local due to rainy weather in NC, which bring us to how prep your bike for the winter. Rich finds that he let the inspection and registration run out while prepping the KLR.
Eat Sleep Ride Review:
- Matthew was part of the Android beta testing. Many thanks again to Alex Crookes for getting Matthew into the beta.
- Matthew has enjoyed the Eat Sleep Ride app and all the features it has to offer. But would like to see a quick start/stop option that would save him from having to take off his gloves.
Matthew's Motorcycle Project 1983 Honda V65 Magna:
- Bike was listed on Craiglist as 1986, but is really a 1983 and bike has been sitting for a long time and needed some TLC before getting back on the road.
- Had to rebuild/clean the 4 carbs and get them re-linked.
- Due to sitting around rust has set into gas tanks and both needed to be cleaned out.
- Brake calipers pistons would not compress and rubbers around calipers needs some work.
Check out other photos/videos from Matthew V65 Magna project:
- The aux tank out (and rear tire)
- Flooded engine
- What was coming out of the fuel tanks
- Cleaned carbs
- Valve1 - Value 2 - Value 3 - Value 4
- Side by Side with the Intruder today
- Back of bike stripped down
- The bike revving
Matthew rides 50+ miles into work on his current 1987 Suzuki Intruder 700 VS and shares his riding experience about the commute:
- Only has been riding since May 2015 and has put 4,000 miles on bike so far.
- He didn't take the riders course wish he did and recommend that new riders take the course.
- Since Matthews commute takes an hour+, he does moto blogging to make the trip feel shorter. You can find his videos on youtube or search for ophbalance.
News Topics:
- Harley Davidson top marketing officer leaving company
- EICMA has started (November 16th) and we plan to review all the new from EICMA on our next episode. But looking at what has already been released, we have a quick chat about the Moto Guzzi MGX-21 Flying Fortress.
Upcoming events that one or more LoudPipes! members plan on attending:
- Charlotte Auto Show (November 19th-22nd, 2015)
- Easyriders Charlotte, NC Bike Show Tour (January 23, 2016)
- Charlotte AutoFair (April 7th-10th, 2016)
- 12th Annual Barber Vintage Festival (October 7th-9th, 2016)
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Running time: 1 hour 21 minutes
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SHOW TOPICS AND LINKS FOR EPISODE 31:Rico takes a spin on a Moto Guzzi California and we have an interview with the founder of 2 Wheels 1 Cause, Neville Lee.
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Rico talks about his demo ride on a Moto Guzzi California. Rich plays chase and gets video from the ride, which we will post on YouTube later.
- The California was placed into "VELOCE" mode for Rico's ride.
Rich and Rico sit down and have an interview with Founder of 2Wheels1Cause Neville Lee, who we met at the Motus open house in October.
Neville Lee
- Neville shares why he started 2 Wheels 1 Cause.
- National Diabetes Awareness Ride in Tampa, FL on November 21st.
- Neville will be a going on cross country tour in early 2016. The tour will start in Tampa, FL and end in Los Angeles, CA, but will make a little side stop in Seattle, WA.
- To support Neville on his journey to bring awareness about diabetes, visit 2Wheels1Cause Donate Page.
And Nev did the ride on a cruiser!
Upcoming events that one or more LoudPipes! members plan on attending:
- Charlotte Auto Show (November 19th-22nd, 2015)
- Easyriders Charlotte, NC Bike Show Tour (January 23, 2016)
- Charlotte AutoFair (April 7th-10th, 2016)
- 12th Annual Barber Vintage Festival (October 7th-9th, 2016)
Running time: 1 hour 21 minutes
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SHOW TOPICS AND LINKS FOR EPISODE 30:Now that we've recovered from the Barber trip, we catch up on news from the 3rd annual AIMExpo and other motorcycle and automotive news from the last few weeks.
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- We say goodbye to Rico's M3
AIMExpo and other news review
- KLR 650 CAMO
- Yamaha R1S
- 2016 Kawasaki Vulcan S Cafe ABS
- Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R and KRT special edition
- 2016 Zero Motorcycles
- Yamaha PES2 electric prototype
- Rico does the Land Rover Experience
- The Dodge Viper is going away, again
- Potential Harley layoffs after earnings report
- Polaris is doing well with Indian and Slingshot
Running time: 1 hour 06 minutes
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Farewell to the mighty M3 😒
Bye bye to Rico's baby
SHOW TOPICS AND LINKS FOR EPISODE 29:We made an epic road trip to attend the 11th annual Vintage Motorcycle Festival Barber Motorsports Park in Birmingham, AL.
- 2015 Attendance: 69,264
- Jon planned out the route (using: https://trips.furkot.com) that allowed us to touch five states along the way:
Nice route from Rico's place to Birmingham, AL
The route home was much less exciting...
- We had a quick interview with Richard Worsham (Founder/Designer) from Janus motorcycles and we'll plan to have them back on the show for a longer conversation in the future.
- We also had a conversation with a rider following a demo ride on a Motus MST.
A few pictures from the trip below and we have a ton of photos and videos that we are working on for future release.
The trio en route with the chase car keeping us in check.
Just a sampling of the bikes parked everywhere at Barber.
Our bikes after making 5-6 laps on the track.
New company working on a 100% U.S. sourced and assembled motorcycle. Samco-MC.com
Rico got a leg over the supercharged Motus!
We ran into Lee Conn at the Motus block party and got a few minutes to catch up with him since episode 20.
Running time: 1 hour 29 minutes
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SHOW TOPICS AND LINKS FOR EPISODE 28:We gathered six bikers at Olde Mecklenburg Brewery to discuss a ride called Road Hogs II.
- The route started in the Fort Mill / Tega Cay, SC area to Little Switzerland, NC
- Roads of interest include the Devil's Whip, Diamondback, and others in NC mountains
- Lodging at the Diamondback motorcycle lodge of the Switzerland Inn
- Great place to stop for BBQ and Broasted Chicken
One of the owners of Papa T's and her Harley
SHOW TOPICS AND LINKS FOR EPISODE 27:We celebrated our one year anniversary by looking back at some of our favorites, invited two past guests to join us for an update on their happenings, and Jon has a big announcement.
NEW TOPICS:
- With a nod to the first few episodes, we go around the table to discuss our beers.
- Rich surprises Rico and Jon with new customized Loud Pipes! t-shirts and an audio montage of the first year (well, at least the first 8 episodes) full version coming soon.
- First stop, episode 3 - LiveWire!
- Episode 6 - Indian Demo Rides
- Episode 11 - Easyriders show Charlotte 2015
- We call Smith from Morton's Custom Cycle to catch up with happening at the shop and allow Rico to reminisce about his first (interview).
- Episode 15 - Victory Demo Rides
- Episode 19 - Alex Crookes from EatSleepRide.com
- Alex joins us again to update on happenings at Eat Sleep Ride, his riding, and to join in with our celebration.
- Jon announces that he purchased a new car and we talk about his 2016 Subaru WRX!
SHOW TOPICS AND LINKS FOR EPISODE 26:CHIT CHAT:* Our one year anniversary show is one more episode away as Sept 11 was our first show release. We are working on having past guests join us and record in person if possible.
U-TURN: * Riding update: Rich had a near miss on the road and we discuss that experience. * Rico decides on Rinehart Racing exhaust for his Roadmaster
NEW TOPICS: We attend the 2015 Porsche World Roadshow at Charlotte Motor Speedway + Cars we drove: - Cayman S (325HP, 273 lb-ft, 0-60 4.7sec (PDK 4.6 Sec (4.4 sec in sport plus mode)) - Cayman GTS (340 hp, 280 lb-ft, 0-60 4.6 sec (PDK 4.5 (4.3 sec Sport +) - 911 Carrera S (400 hp, 325 lb-ft, 0-60 4.3 sec (PDK 4.1 sec (3.9 sec Sport Plus) - 911 Carrera GTS (430 hp, 324.5 lb-ft, 0-60 4.2 sec (PDK 3.8 sec) - Panamera S (420 hp, 384 lb-ft, 0-60 4.9 sec (4.6 sec w/Sport Chrono)) - Panamera GTS (440 hp, 384 lb-ft, 0-60 4.2 sec) * Time attack: Rico 17.8, Rich 20ish seconds + Fastest time for our session was 17.2 and 16.8 for the day! (both drivers raced either cars or bikes)* * Hot lap with professional driver in Panamera Turbo (520 hp, 516 lb-ft, 0-60 3.9 sec (3.7 sec w/Sport Chrono)) + Rich's 360 degree video (front seat) + Rico's 360 degree video (he's in the back seat)
NEWS RELATED TOPICS: Devil’s Advocate says: you might as much fun on the track with one of these (source: Autoweek) + More detail on the glorious GT350 power plant (source: Car and Driver) * 2016 Harley Davidson Motorcycles - we do a quick review of changes, more to come during a future show once we get some seat time. (source: Cycle World and Harley Davidson) * Harley recalls for Street 500 and 750 for fuel pumps (source: Autoblog) * More competition for Harley (source: QZ.com) * Focus ST boost on the cheap and covered under factory warranty! (source: Autoweek) * Audi looking to beat Tesla Model X or at least compete (source: Autoweek)*
Running time: 1 hour 12 minutes
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SHOW TOPICS AND LINKS FOR EPISODE 20: Rico had a conversation with Lee Conn, the President of Motus Motorcycles (http://motusmotorcycles.com) to discuss the inspiration behind the bike and details of the MST and MSTR motorcycles while visiting the factory in Birmingham, Alabama In this episode we discuss the Motus factory tour and reflect on the visit in between the interview segments. Be sure to check out the Barber Vintage Festival (http://www.barbermuseum.org/events/barber-vintage-festival/). We have this pinned on our calendar and will be making every attempt to attend. Stay tuned for a future test ride of the Motus MST and MSTR. Running time: 41 minutes 16 seconds Questions or comments: feedback@rdubstudios.com
Episode 4 was originally released on October 23, 2014 What we're drinking Rich: CAVU (http://nodabrewing.com/beer/cavu/) - NoDa Brewing Company Rico: PUMPKING (http://www.stbcbeer.com/seasonals/seasonal-imperial/pumking-beer-page/) - Southern Tier Brewing Company U-TURN: Rich's KLR update, it's officially back on the road Rico ponders different deals on a new Breakout and rides the 2014 H-D Ultra Limited New Topics Zero Motorcycles (http://www.zeromotorcycles.com/) announces 2015 updates Tesla Motors announces a dual motor Model S and Autopilot (http://www.teslamotors.com/blog/dual-motor-model-s-and-autopilot) Introducing the Motus MST and MSTR (http://motusmotorcycles.com/) Cool looking early prototype on motorcycle.com (http://www.motorcycle.com/manufacturer/motus/2014-motus-mst-review-first-impressions.html/attachment/031714-2014-motus-mst-img_5129) Audi RS7 makes an autonomous lap at Hockenheim (http://www.egmcartech.com/2014/10/21/video-audi-officially-completes-autonomous-lap-at-hockenheim/) SFD industries: an awesome drifting big wheel (http://www.sfdindustries.com/products/Big-Wheels/) kart Kawasaki H2 & H2R (http://www.ninja-h2.com/) Join the Riders of Loud Pipes!