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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!Support 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!Support 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 Support Loud Pipes!

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 Support Loud Pipes!

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 Support Loud Pipes!

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 Support Loud Pipes!

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 Support Loud Pipes!

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 Support Loud Pipes!

TOPICS: Why did we stop following and attending NASCAR races Nearly 1 in 5 motorcycle owners is now female MotoPsycho says: Until I see an Indian outrun an unrestricted Honda RS750 they'll always be slow to me American Flat Track posted this in the same week: Soul Survivor: Mac and Mark McGrew’s Honda RS750 MotoAmerica releases 2019 schedule Spend my Money: for Riders of Loud Pipes member, Tony T Rich picks 2017 Honda CB 300F 2011 Suzuki v-strom 650 abs adventure 2008 Kawasaki KLR 650 Jon picks 2006 Buell Blast 2018 Kawasaki Ninja 400 2013 Kawasaki Ninja 650R 2008 Suzuki GSX650F 2015 Suzuki v-strom 650 ABS 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!Support Loud Pipes!

TOPICS: Big thanks to our guests for the first Spoken Wheel: Roger Smith Chris Geiss Sean Burch MotoAmerica MotoGP World Superbike American Flat track NHRA Supercross Arenacross AMA WERA 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!Support Loud Pipes!

TOPICS: Four customization options for the new Indian FTR 1200 American Flat Track announced some rules changes for 2019, here is the statement from Indian Harley-Davidson has another recall for clutch issues Rico is diggin the 2019 Yamaha MT-09 and the Husqvarna Vitpilen 401 Did a Kia Stinger really beat a Ford Mustang? Rico likes it, but the sound is terrible Who doesn't like the Corvette ZR1, amazing! A new electric car from Lucid Motors for us to drool over How about a 1,000 HP crate motor! Mopar drops the Hellephant at SEMA You can also get a thousand horses in your Corvette courtesy of Yenko 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 Support Loud Pipes!

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. TOPICS: EICMA 2018 happened and we have a ton of new and updated bikes to talk about! Motorcycle.com has a great summary page to start with Additional detail on the LiveWire, checkout the Harley-Davidson site for a new video Some of our favorites: 2019 Ducati Panigale V4 R Moto Guzzi Releases Full Details and Specifications for New V85 TT 2019 Kawasaki Versys 1000 SE LT+ Have a look at custom build by Loud Pipes Rider Steve Case Corvette Racing in silver and red livery EVENTS: Planning stage for 2019 Loud Pipes meetup, contact us if you are interested in joining Join the Riders of Loud Pipes!Support Loud Pipes!

TOPICS: Alta Motors closes New KTM 790 Duke New Triumph Bonneville 1200 Scrambler Should electric vehicles get a perk to drive faster? EVENTS: Planning stage for 2019 Loud Pipes meetup, contact us if you are interested in joining Join the Riders of Loud Pipes!Support Loud Pipes!

TOPICS: KLR discontinued by Kawasaki after 31 years of production and was Rich's first bike Jon’s epic cross coutry trip 6,183 miles to California and back Spot tracker page Pictures from Jon's trip: EVENTS: Planning stage for 2019 Loud Pipes meetup, contact us if you are interested in joining Join the Riders of Loud Pipes!Support 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. Join the Riders of Loud Pipes!Support Loud Pipes!