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-upl

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.circuitoft

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/d

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 Join the Riders of Loud Pipes!

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://llo

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

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 Signup for the next Spoken Wheel episode (http://www.thespokenwheel.com) if you are interested in joining 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

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 almo

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

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/lis

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

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/201

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/e9f8d

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-r

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-c3