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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 Results of the inaugural race New or newly updated bikes for 2021 we are excited about Triumph Trident 2021 MT-09 is all new Yamaha MT-09 MV Agusta Rush 1000 Serial 1 by Harley-Davidson Get a free motorcycle rental day and support the show with a referral to Twisted Road Subscribe to RDub Studios Insiders Newsletter

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 Subscribe to RDub Studios Insiders Newsletter

TOPICS: Meetup details 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 Dark Sky Accuweather Get a free motorcycle rental day and support the show with a referral to Twisted Road Subscribe to RDub Studios Insiders Newsletter

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! Get a free motorcycle rental day and support the show with a referral to Twisted Road Subscribe to RDub Studios Insiders Newsletter

Check out the so you want to ride a motorcycle podcast by Old Man Slacker :) Episodes we may have referred to during this episode: Episode 057: Manny Bastos from the Riders Academy at NYST Episode 054: N2 on Motorcycling, Track Days and Endurance Racing Episode 041: How to Achieve "Cornering Confidence" Episode 039: Getting On Track with Heroic Racing Apparel Episode 029: Dave Moss Tuning on Fitting Your Motorcycle to You Episode 019: A Twist of the Wrist with Keith Code Episode 009: Interview with Fast Eddie from Motojitsu Links to other sites referenced during this episode: California Superbike School New York Safety Track Dave Moss Tuning Yamaha Champions Riding School New Jersey Motorsports Park Riders Academy on Facebook Twist of the Wrist II by Keith Code MotoAmerica Heroic Racing Alpinestars tech-air Klim Ai-1 Airbag Vest Get a free motorcycle rental day and support the show with a referral to Twisted Road Subscribe to RDub Studios Insiders Newsletter

Sturgis 2020 recap with Dangerous Dave as our guest. Some pics of the trip below Get a free motorcycle rental day and support the show with a referral to Twisted Road Subscribe to RDub Studios Insiders Newsletter

TOPICS: Jordan Long is our guest to talk racing, track days, kids racing, MotoAmerica, and more J.L. Unlimited podcast radio show Jordon on Facebook and Twitter MotoAmerica Drag Specialties Baggers Invitational Track Day organizations: PRE, N2, Sportbike Track Time, Legacy Track Dayz, Trackday Winner Get a free motorcycle rental day and support the show with a referral to Twisted Road Subscribe to RDub Studios Insiders Newsletter

TOPICS: Jon prepares for his trip to Sturgis Rich prepares for his next track day, this time at VIR 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 2008 Buell 1125r locally available 2007 Ulysses Red in UT 2007 Ulysses black TN Kawasaki ZRX 1200R 2005 Eddie Lawson Green and he signed it! ($5,500) 2002 Closer to home in red ($4,900) 2004 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 - LeMans Commemorative Edition One in TX with over 100k miles ($17.5k) Nice 2003 Z06 red on BaT ($19k) 03 Seneca blue locally ($21.9k) Another 03 in blue ($21k) 04 in Red Charlotte ($21k) Chevrolet 454SS https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1990-chevrolet-1990-c1500-454ss-22k-miles/ https://winstonsalem.craigslist.org/cto/d/stokesdale-ss-pick-up-truck/7151827626.html Jon Spyder F3-S Daytona Turbo (they did a prototype) - did not plan to produce. 1983-1988 Chevrolet Moto Carlo SS 1972 VW Super Beetle 1994 Ford F-250 XLT Turbo Diesel Bacon 1977 HD Superglide Shovelhead 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/ 1971 Mustang Mach I https://classics.autotrader.com/classic-cars/1971/ford/mustang/101335203 1978 Chevrolet Suburban https://classics.autotrader.com/classic-cars/1978/chevrolet/suburban/101208802 New exhaust for R6 from MIVV Get a free motorcycle rental day and support the show with a referral to Twisted Road Subscribe to RDub Studios Insiders Newsletter

TOPICS: Our special guest for this episode is Mike Grady, a writer and technical expert for MOTORCYCLEiD 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 75 BMW R90S Daytona Orange 71 Moto Guzzi V7 in sport green 1930-39 Harley-Davidson 79 Yamaha RD400F Daytona Special 71 Norton Commando 68 Triumph Bonneville Project: Honda NR 750 Troy Corser gets cheeky during overtake at Revival   Get a free motorcycle rental day and support the show with a referral to Twisted Road Subscribe to RDub Studios Insiders Newsletter

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 Rich works on the R6 with a hacksaw, what could possibly go wrong? Get a free motorcycle rental day and support the show with a referral to Twisted Road Subscribe to RDub Studios Insiders Newsletter

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 Session 6 - R6 Session 8 - Interceptor MotoAmerica completed round 1 at Road America Supercross is back to racing and we discuss the season to this point Photos: Raul Jerez - Highside Photo Get a free motorcycle rental day and support the show with a referral over at Twisted Road Subscribe to RDub Studios Insiders Newsletter

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 Subscribe to RDub Studios Insiders Newsletter

TOPICS: What we like and dislike about our bikes Lunch at Pik n Pig This episode is also available in video on our YouTube channel Get a free motorcycle rental day and support the show with a referral over at Twisted Road Subscribe to RDub Studios Insiders Newsletter

LINKS FOR EPISODE 181: Austin Rothbard, Founder and CEO of Twisted Road is our special guest Previously appeared on episode 160 Vegas roads and routes 9 Ways to escape Coronavirus on two wheels Nashville city guide Austin roads by the locals Twisted Road referral program Twisted Road insurance program info Subscribe to RDub Studios Insiders Newsletter

FUN WITH MOTORCYCLE AUDIO Single KTM RC390 KLR650 V-twin HD through the years - YouTube channel named Harley-Davidson Breakout 143 ci HD start and dyno HD 52 panhead Indian Chieftain - 111 Lloydz 585 cams KTM 1290 Super Duke R Moto Guzzi Lario Aero 750 CX500 turbo Parallel twin KTM 790 Triumph 1200 Boxer twin BMW R1250 GS L twin Ducati Monster 1200 S Triples Yamaha CP3 FJ09 Triumph Daytona 675 Can-AM Spyder 1330 Rotax Inline four We like Screamers H2, H2R R1M Akrapovic exhaust V-4 Honda Interceptor - onramp audio, sorry no video Aprilia RSV4 Motus MST - custom 4-2-1 exhaust Ducati Panagale V4 Flat four Honda GL1000/1100 - Randak supercharged edition Flat six Modern Gold Wing Inline six BMW K series Honda CBX Honda RC166 - 250cc GP racer V-8 Franz V8 PGM V-12 Kawasaki 2300cc Rotary Hercules W-200 Reference Information https://wp.bikebandit.com/blog/guide-to-types-of-motorcycle-engines https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Motorcycle_engine 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 Past Newsletters

LINKS FOR EPISODE 179: Isle of Man TT MotoGP WorldSBK MotoAmerica Sean Burch online Antique Cycles Edgefield Redneck Travel Tales BACON'S DYNA FORK SERVICE Subscribe to RDub Studios Insiders Newsletter Past Newsletters

LINKS FOR EPISODE 178: RTW Paul Packing List Givi Touratech 2020 Touractech Online Catalog Shad SW-MOTECH Giant Loop callback to episode 43 to checkout article from OutdoorHow Subscribe to RDub Studios Insiders Newsletter Past Newsletters

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 TOPICS: 2020 Talimena Rally signup Talimena Rally website Facebook Group or contact Neil directly at 903-276-6884 EVENTS: Subscribe to RDub Studios Insiders Newsletter Past Newsletters

Rolex 24 at Daytona Good assortment of photos from the event Bacon Wrenching on his Dyna Subscribe to RDub Studios Insiders Newsletter Past Newsletters

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 * 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 Subscribe to RDub Studios Insiders Newsletter Past Newsletters

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 Subscribe to RDub Studios Insiders Newsletter Past Newsletters

We get in the holiday season by suggesting some great gift ideas for the motorcyclist in your life. Ted Kettler from Motorcycle Men 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 ($22) Jon: ROK Straps ($18) Ted: Gas card $25 shell $50 Rich: Meguiar's Motorcycle Care Kit ($40) Jon: M3 Cleaning Kit (38.85) Reg Size - Microfiber Tower - Reg - 4.46 Large Size - Microfiber Tower - Reg - 7.16 Honda Polish - 4.99 Plexus - 17.99 Chemical Guys Car wash - 4.25 Ted: Bikebrite Moto Cleaning Kit $100 Rich: Motion Pro MP Tool ($62) Jon QuadLock Mount/Phone Case (59.90-69.90) Ted: Windzone essential tool kit Rich is installing heated grips with a small issue: That's not gunna work (new smooth throttle tube on order): Jon gives a review of his new hand guards: Subscribe to RDub Studios Insiders Newsletter Past Newsletters

TOPICS: Jon meets up with Ted from Motorcycle Men EICMA 2019 - Our Favorites: Rich 2020 BMW S1000 XR BST Hypertek Bacon MV Agusta Rush 1000 Husqvarna 901 ADV Jon HD Bronx Aprilia Tuono 660 Other links and discussion topics: 2020 KTM Super Duke R KTM 390 Adventure Kawasaki buys 49.9% share of Bimota and teases with Tesi H2 Husqvarna Norden 901 adventure concept HD Pan America Xenon, Matrix, and Intelligent light video Audi Q7 Matrix LED and night vision If you are interested in joining our next Spoken Wheel episode, please signup here. Subscribe to RDub Studios Insiders Newsletter Past Newsletters

If you are interested in joining our next Spoken Wheel episode, please signup here. TOPICS: Pre-EICMA announcements 2020 Honda Africa Twin Ducati Streetfighter V4 and V4S Ducati Paris Dakar Concept 2020 Kawasaki Z H2 Hints of new BMW S 1000 XR Rich demo rides two Harley-Davidson Softails 2020 FatBob 114 2020 FXDR 114 Subscribe to RDub Studios Insiders Newsletter Past Newsletters

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 - Highlands, NC Plan was to stay at Hunts Lodge, but due to a reservation mixup, we ended up at Mountain View Cabin Rentals The 2020 meetup will be at Hunts! Some of the roads we plan to ride in 2020 Tail of the Dragon Cherohola Skyway Photos: Killboy, 129photos, RDub Studios :) Subscribe to RDub Studios Insiders Newsletter Past Newsletters

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 Facebook YouTube Instagram Subscribe to RDub Studios Insiders Newsletter Past Newsletters

TOPICS: Festival of Motorcycling at Isle of Man MotoGP at Silverstone Touring around Scotland Staying on the Fingal Edinburgh Support Sean for the Distinguished Gentlemen's Ride Antique Cycle Edgefield Redneck Travel Tales Be sure to check out the Ghost Biker Explorations before our next show. We'll have Miranda Young as our special guest for Ep169. Subscribe to RDub Studios Insiders Newsletter Past Newsletters

TOPICS: Five Year Anniversary Changes to show format Introducing Bacon as regular co-host, previous appearances: 91, 115, 120, 128, 129, 141. Record less often, but foster deeper conversation Patreon closed, move to direct value for value model 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 at Carolina Motorsports Park New stickers for track bike courtesy of Highside Photo, thanks Raul Jerez photo: Raul Jerez - Highside Photo Jon road to this bridge over weekend Support for episode 167 Dillon J Subscribe to RDub Studios Insiders Newsletter Past Newsletters

TOPICS: Nerissa Cerny is our special guest for this episode Calibration Engineer for Harley-Davidson Lead mentor for the Iron Angels, A BUILD Moto Mentorship Program Team Iron Angels - Instagram Iron Angels - Facebook 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 Past Newsletters

Just one bike (from each brand) - there are other brands however, this is our list Money is no object Can only pick ONE bike from each manufacturer on the list Must be the model year 2019 or 2020 Must be available in the United States Special 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-Davidson Tony: Iron 1200 Jon: Road Glide Rich: CVO Road Glide Indian Motorcycle Tony: FTR 1200 S Jon: Scout Bobber Rich: FTR 1200 S Victory Motorcycles (they're dead but you can still get brand new ones) Tony: Hammer S Jon: Cross Country Rich: Magnum X-1 BMW Motorrad Tony: R1250 RT Jon: R Nine T - Rich: R1250 GS Ducati Tony: Monster 1200 25th anniversary Jon: Rich: Panigale V4 R KTM Tony: 1290 Adventure R Jon: SuperDuke GT Rich: 450 SX-F Factory Edition Triumph Tony: Speed Twin Jon: Bonneville Bobber Rich: Thruxton R Japanese 4 Honda Tony: Africa Twin Jon: NM4 Rich: Goldwing Kawasaki Tony: Z900RS - Cafe line green Jon: Ninja 400 Rich: NINJA H2™ SX SE+ Yamaha Tony: Tracer 900 Jon: MT-10 Rich: Tracer 900 GT Suzuki Tony: SV-650 Jon: GSXR600 Rich: Hayabusa Rapid fire from here Moto-Guzzi MGX-21 for all Aprilia MV Agusta Zero Motorcycles Energica Royal Enfield Eight Days a Week: Tony's list 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 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 Past Newsletters

Opening statement TOPICS: 2019 Loud Pipes! meetup - Gettysburg, PA Drummerboy Camp Resort Blue Ridge Parkway Oh crap moment! JT Southern Fried Thirsty Farmer Brew Works 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. Twisted Road 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: 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 Past Newsletters

TOPICS: NEW TOPICS Track day #2 - Carolina Motorsport Park with Sportbike Track Time Jon NC mountain trip Stay at Black Mountain Campground - 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. The site had more trees, but I think Black Mountain was better. IOMTT 2019 review DVD and Blu-ray is available for pre-order or download now! lidpicker.com EVENTS: July 12-14 2019 Loud Pipes meetup - Gettysburg Bike Week - Drummer boy camp resort Antiques on main in Chesnee, SC 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 Past Newsletters

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 Check out all the great channels below: Bo Dean 52 Broncoride CAROLINA WILDMAN Cbonz77 Christopher David Lawson of NEPA Dbest1a’s Ride Harley Day Rider HarleyTrek JT Southernfried Maikeli7 Moose3971 Mothman46 MotoRickyRicardo Mr. McStache Orvis 128 PA Bearded Biker PaiN’s Rides Red Beard Syndicate EVENTS: July 12-14 2019 Loud Pipes meetup - Gettysburg Bike Week - Drummer boy camp resort Antiques on main in Chesnee, SC 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 Past Newsletters

TOPICS: Isle of Man TT 2019 review Lap records Race results 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 - 1990 - present 2019 TT Regulations Motosports travel company for all your IOMTT 2020 needs :) Contest time! Would you like to win a free rental day at Twisted Road? 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 [email protected], 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 - Drummer boy camp resort Antiques on main in Chesnee, SC 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 Past Newsletters

TOPICS: Austin Rothbard from Twisted Road 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 - Drummer boy camp resort Antiques on main in Chesnee, SC 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 Past Newsletters

TOPICS: Motorcycle Podcasters Challenge 2019 is underway MotoAmerica at VIR Deuce Farewell Yamaha renting bikes now, and more! MotoAmerica VIR pics: EVENTS: July 12-14 2019 Loud Pipes meetup - Gettysburg Bike Week - Drummer boy camp resort Antiques on main in Chesnee, SC 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 2019 Handbuilt Show Meltdown Vintage Motorcycle Show Sean rides the new Goldwing Support Loud Pipes! Racing for 2019 Loud Pipes! made the top 20 motorcycle podcast list, check it out! Some of our friends are there as well. :) EVENTS: May 9-29, 2019 - 4th Annual Motorcycle Podcasters Challenge June 1st, 2019 East Coast Meetup - Salisbury NC July 12-14 2019 Loud Pipes meetup - Gettysburg Bike Week - Drummer boy camp resort Antiques on main in Chesnee, SC 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 Carolina Motorsports Park - Kershaw, SC Highside Photos (Rich and Allen attended on April 6th - both Novice class) Loud Pipes! made the top 20 motorcycle podcast list, check it out! Some of our friends are there as well. :) EVENTS: May 9-29, 2019 - 4th Annual Motorcycle Podcasters Challenge June 1st, 2019 East Coast Meetup - Salisbury NC July 12-14 2019 Loud Pipes meetup - Gettysburg Bike Week - Drummer boy camp resort Antiques on main in Chesnee, SC 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 Also, Rico buys a new car and we spend some time on that as well EVENTS: April 27, 2019 The meltdown vintage bike show - Hendersonville, NC May 9-29, 2019 - 4th Annual Motorcycle Podcasters Challenge June 1st, 2019 East Coast Meetup - Salisbury NC July 12-14 2019 Loud Pipes meetup - Gettysburg Bike Week - Drummer boy camp resort Antiques on main in Chesnee, SC 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 Ted Kettler - Motorcycle Men podcast SUR Mike - Shut up and Ride podcast *Please check out the Women Riders World Relay and support this great event! * EVENTS: April 12th - 14th - MotoGP Austin, TX - Still in planning Congregation Show Charlotte 2019 April 13th, 1-8pm May 9-29, 2019 - 4th Annual Motorcycle Podcasters Challenge June 1st, 2019 East Coast Meetup - Salisbury NC July 12-14 2019 Loud Pipes meetup - Gettysburg Bike Week - Drummer boy camp resort Antiques on main in Chesnee, SC 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 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 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. 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: EVENTS: April 6, 2019 - First track day for Rich at Carolina Motorsports Park with N2 Track Days April 12th - 14th - MotoGP Austin, TX - Still in planning Congregation Show Charlotte 2019 April 13th, 1-8pm May 9-29, 2019 - 4th Annual Motorcycle Podcasters Challenge June 1st, 2019 East Coast Meetup - Salisbury NC July 12-14 2019 Loud Pipes meetup - Gettysburg Bike Week - Drummer boy camp resort Antiques on main in Chesnee, SC 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 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 R6 is just about track day ready EVENTS: March 16th - Greenwood SC - Southeast Classic Motorcycle Swap Meet Show & Auction April 12th - 14th - MotoGP Austin, TX - Still in planning Congregation Show Charlotte 2019 April 13th, 1-8pm May 9-29, 2019 - 4th Annual Motorcycle Podcasters Challenge June 1st, 2019 East Coast Meetup - Salisbury NC Antiques on main in Chesnee, SC 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 gave us some history and information about the Vintage Japanese Motorcyce Club or VJMC American Historic Racing Motorcycle Association Interesting bikes we discussed while going through Floyd's Eight Days a Week list: Moto Guzzi California 1400 vs 74 eldorado 850 Moto Guzzi Eldorado 850 - two up in a good lean EVENTS: March 2, 2019 - Supercross - Atlanta, GA March 16th - Greenwood SC - Southeast Classic Motorcycle Swap Meet Show & Auction April 12th - 14th - MotoGP Austin, TX - Still in planning Congregation Show Charlotte 2019 April 13th, 1-8pm May 9-29, 2019 - 4th Annual Motorcycle Podcasters Challenge 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 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, Ebay, Craigslist, and Facebook Marketplace Shopping examples 2019 H-D Breakout starts at 19,049 (Black, not including destination, tax, etc) Used option 1: $11,000 2014 Breakout with 1100 miles Used option 2: $12,000 2015 Breakout with 9055 miles Used option 3: $16,950 2014 Breakout CVO with 2000 miles Last year Deuce as a model alternative 2007 38,000 miles $8,000 :) 2019 H-D Street Glide starts at $21,289 (Black, not including destination, tax, etc) Used option 1: $18,800 2017 with 3500 miles - not brand new, but still Mil8 Used option 2: $13,500 2014 with 3700 miles - HO Twin cam 103 Used option 3: $10,000 2007 with 30,000 miles - 21” front wheel and other options 2019 Yamaha Tracer 900 GT - Starts at $12,999 Used option 1: $11,295 appears to be new in Macon, GA Used option 2: $8,699 2017 FJ-09, can find these in several states 2019 CBR 1000 starts at $16,500 Used option 1: $6,000 2008 cbr1000cc Used option 2: 2016 CBR1000RR $9,000 2019 Indian 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 - starts at $12,199 Used option 1: 2018 new leftover $10,999 EVENTS: March 2, 2019 - Supercross - Atlanta, GA April 12th - 14th - MotoGP Austin, TX - Still in planning Congregation Show Charlotte 2019 April 13th, 1-8pm May 9-29, 2019 - 4th Annual Motorcycle Podcasters Challenge 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 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 - Still in planning Congregation Show Charlotte 2019 April 13th, 1-8pm May 9-29, 2019 - 4th Annual Motorcycle Podcasters Challenge 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 July 27-29, 2019 August 9th - 12th 2019 - Upstate NY Trip Isle of Man TT May 2020

TOPICS: Easyriders Show Charlotte 2019 Discussion of bikes we like and some we don't care for Rich sat on the new Indian FTR1200 Spent a while talking with Lloyd Greer from Indian Motorcycle Charlotte and Lloydz Motor Workz 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 Washington DC February March 23rd Atlanta Flat Track Race (Brother Bacon...) April 12th - 14th - MotoGP Austin, TX - Still in planning Congregation Show Charlotte 2019 April 13th, 1-8pm May 9-29, 2019 - 4th Annual Motorcycle Podcasters Challenge 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 July 27-29, 2019 August 9th - 12th 2019 - Upstate NY Trip Isle of Man TT May 2020

TOPICS: The Spoken Wheel website is the place to signup for future episodes or review past episodes Sport touring article on definition in one man's opinion BMW R1200 RT test ride The ride video is on our YouTube channel BMW Motorrad achieves eighth all time sales high Subaru WRX STI S209 Mid-engine Corvette discussion AND is the Deuce for sale? EVENTS: Easyriders show Charlotte 2019 - January 26-27 Park Expo Center (change in venue from last year) February 8-12 Progressive International Motorcycle Show Washington DC February March 23rd Atlanta Flat Track Race (Brother Bacon...) April 12th - 14th - MotoGP Austin, TX - Still in planning Congregation Show Charlotte 2019 April 13th, 1-8pm May 9-29, 2019 - 4th Annual Motorcycle Podcasters Challenge 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 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 New details were announced for the Harley-Davidson LiveWire, mainly the price and range Loud Pipes Racing has a new site with more details added thougout the year EVENTS: Easyriders show Charlotte 2019 - January 26-27 Park Expo Center (change in venue from last year) February 8-12 Progressive International Motorcycle Show Washington DC February March 23rd Atlanta Flat Track Race (Brother Bacon...) April 12th - 14th - MotoGP Austin, TX - Still in planning Congregation Show Charlotte 2019 April 13th, 1-8pm May 9-29, 2019 - 4th Annual Motorcycle Podcasters Challenge 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 July 27-29, 2019 August 9th - 12th 2019 - Upstate NY Trip Isle of Man TT May 2020

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. R6 is on the lift for another gasket change Jon rode to the Emerald Isle, NC Possible tail of the dragon trip again for Jon and the Dragon Krew 2019 Progressive International Motorcycle Show is starting this weekend: Easyriders show Charlotte 2019 - January 26-27 Park Expo Center (change in venue from last year) Congregation Show Charlotte 2019 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 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 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) 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