Throttled Motorcycle Podcast

Wow, over a lot of the States the weather has been horrible for riding.  Extreme heat and rain over a lot of the country.  We hope you were able to get out and ride some during the past week.  Luckily Kevin and Larry both got in some riding, however, Larry is gearing up for his long riding trip that should provide several moments on upcoming episodes. Mail Call: This week we had a Facebook entry from Ben and an Email from Chris.  Thanks for writing in fellas we enjoy it. News: Harley is interested in purchasing Ducati.  This is interesting and was fun to discuss during the show. Motorcycle caught up in road rage incident. The Multistrada 1200 Enduro gets a Pro version that may make it a ADV contender. (There is a boxing joke in there somewhere) 2017 Amerivespa will be in Seattle. Recalls: KTM recalls the 125 and 390 Duke Road Test Review: We discuss a review of the Honda CRF250 L and the CRF250L Rally Product Review: Larry discusses the Flare Isolate mini earplugs Paddock: Hey guess what Indian can be beat at the flat track, or did they beat themselves. Larry also updates us on what happened in the world of MotoGP this week. Upcoming Events: AIMExpo Barber Vintage Festival Special Thanks: A big thank you to James, Tyler, Dayne, Tom, Chris, Paul, Micah, Jeff and Chuck.  Thank you all for becoming supporters of the show. If you would like to help bring new features to the show, go to our website and click the Patreon logo to join the Throttled Crew.  With your help we can grow and be able to provide more content for our wonderful listeners. Follow us on: Twitter: @ThrottledShow Instagram: ThrottledShow Facebook: Throttled Podcast Listen Live: You can tune in and listen to Larry and Kevin try and make this podcast each and every week.  Simply go to http://www.mixlr.com/throttled.  From there you can interact with us as we record.  So far it has been a ton of fun!  Approximately 30 minutes before we go live we make an announcement on Twitter and Facebook, so make sure you are following us. Remember, find us in ITunes and give us a rating. Send your feedback to feedback@throttledpodcast.com. Ride safe everybody!!! Visit our Sponsors: Please visit our sponsors!  Let them know that you heard about them from Throttled! Best Rest Products Patch Addict Ciro 3D

Thank you for joining us for this Father’s Day edition of Throttled.  Of course we start of with our rides this week and both the guys were able to get out, admittedly not as long as they would have wanted. Mail Call: Email –  This week we covered some constructive criticism.  As a team, Kevin and Larry appreciate our listeners willingness to help out the show and to point out areas where we need a little adjustment. News: Ride to Work Day It’s Official, Harley Davidson will be at the AIMExpo, of course we broke the news weeks ago. Nuviz is out. MV Agusta RVS#1 unveiling Recall: Polaris Slingshot’s fix needs a fix     Topic : Toolkits on bikes   Paddock: Sounds like a great race. Too bad I couldn’t see it on TV or YouTube. Another sweep for Indian, and Harley back in 11,13, and 15. Nary a word as to why they are doing so badly. How can it be that the Harley team is doing so badly, even gets wiped out in one race, and I can’t find a single written word as to what is going on? When Harley first brought out their new xg750r racer, there was lots written about it. Upcoming Events: AIMExpo Barber Vintage Festival Special Thanks: A big thank you to James, Tyler, Dayne, Tom, Chris, Paul, Micah, Jeff and Chuck.  Thank you all for becoming supporters of the show. If you would like to help bring new features to the show, go to our website and click the Patreon logo to join the Throttled Crew.  With your help we can grow and be able to provide more content for our wonderful listeners. Follow us on: Twitter: @ThrottledShow Instagram: ThrottledShow Facebook: Throttled Podcast Listen Live: You can tune in and listen to Larry and Kevin try and make this podcast each and every week.  Simply go to http://www.mixlr.com/throttled.  From there you can interact with us as we record.  So far it has been a ton of fun!  Approximately 30 minutes before we go live we make an announcement on Twitter and Facebook, so make sure you are following us. Remember, find us in ITunes and give us a rating. Send your feedback to feedback@throttledpodcast.com. Ride safe everybody!!! Visit our Sponsors: Please visit our sponsors!  Let them know that you heard about them from Throttled! Best Rest Products Patch Addict Ciro 3D

Wow, it is great to be back this week.  We were also happy to be back live on Mixlr this week.  Remember if you monitor our social media you will get the announcements about when we ae going live!!  Both Kevin and Larry were able to get in a good amount of riding this past week.  Kevin took a road trip to get in some clutch control practice while Larry road to Locke, California. Mail Call: We had a great follow up email from Eric. We also had an email from Roger about the Motorcycle Podcasters Challenge.  On a very sad note, Throttled will not be a two time champion of the MPC.  Due to some scheduling issues and possible family matters we will not be competing as a Podcast.  However, we may compete on an individual basis. Schedule and Events: Larry’s upcoming ride AIMExpo Sept 21-24 Barber Vintage Festival Oct 6-8 News: Yamaha unveils the Venture. Loretta Lynne hosts Motorcycle Music Revival Harley is going to try to license an entire town Motorcycle sales decline…don’t panic Recalls: Harley Oil Clamp recall Review: Versys x-300 Paddock: Larry once again does a great job in covering the racing news. Special Thanks: A big thank you to James, Tyler, Dayne, Tom, Chris, Paul, Micah, Jeff and Chuck.  Thank you all for becoming supporters of the show. If you would like to help bring new features to the show, go to our website and click the Patreon logo to join the Throttled Crew.  With your help we can grow and be able to provide more content for our wonderful listeners. Follow us on: Twitter: @ThrottledShow Instagram: ThrottledShow Facebook: Throttled Podcast Listen Live: You can tune in and listen to Larry and Kevin try and make this podcast each and every week.  Simply go to http://www.mixlr.com/throttled.  From there you can interact with us as we record.  So far it has been a ton of fun!  Approximately 30 minutes before we go live we make an announcement on Twitter and Facebook, so make sure you are following us. Remember, find us in ITunes and give us a rating. Send your feedback to feedback@throttledpodcast.com. Ride safe everybody!!! Visit our Sponsors: Please visit our sponsors!  Let them know that you heard about them from Throttled! Best Rest Products Patch Addict Ciro 3D

We are back and have what we think are great stories to share today.  Kevin and Larry spend the first part of the show discussing the training both of them received.  Stay tuned in the next few weeks as both Kevin and Larry did a few interviews with their instructors.  Needless to say though both of them had a great time and can’t wait to go back for more. News: Ducati Diavel Diesel looks pretty cool. F1 driver Lewis Hamilton uses a MV Augusta to get around the pits. The US Military is developing an electric motorcycle for the special forces. BMW has the Concept Link scooter. Riders Unite helps promote OHV interests. EBR factory assets are going on sale at the beginning of June. Indian is offering the Chieftain Limited in 4 new colors. Bosch is developing a vehicle to vehicle safety system that includes motorcycles. Paddock: Both Larry and Kevin want to send out their condolences to the friend and family of Nicky Haden. MotoAmerica is gaining popularity. Harley’s flat track woes continue and a freak accident took out all three. Special Thanks: A big thank you to James, Tyler, Dayne, Tom, Chris, Paul, Micah, Jeff and Chuck.  Thank you all for becoming supporters of the show. If you would like to help bring new features to the show, go to our website and click the Patreon logo to join the Throttled Crew.  With your help we can grow and be able to provide more content for our wonderful listeners. Follow us on: Twitter: @ThrottledShow Instagram: ThrottledShow Facebook: Throttled Podcast Listen Live: You can tune in and listen to Larry and Kevin try and make this podcast each and every week.  Simply go to http://www.mixlr.com/throttled.  From there you can interact with us as we record.  So far it has been a ton of fun!  Approximately 30 minutes before we go live we make an announcement on Twitter and Facebook, so make sure you are following us. Remember, find us in ITunes and give us a rating. Send your feedback to feedback@throttledpodcast.com. Ride safe everybody!!! Visit our Sponsors: Please visit our sponsors!  Let them know that you heard about them from Throttled! Best Rest Products Patch Addict Ciro 3D

Wow, this was a great interview!  I really appreciate Larry’s time to come on the show.  Larry was great to speak with and we will hopefully be able to circle back up with him onsite at the expo.  Thanks again Larry for joining us.  If you want to find out more information about the expo, here you go. Special Thanks: A big thank you to James, Tyler, Dayne, Tom, Chris, Paul, Micah, Jeff and Chuck.  Thank you all for becoming supporters of the show. If you would like to help bring new features to the show, go to our website and click the Patreon logo to join the Throttled Crew.  With your help we can grow and be able to provide more content for our wonderful listeners. Follow us on: Twitter: @ThrottledShow Instagram: ThrottledShow Facebook: Throttled Podcast Listen Live: You can tune in and listen to Larry and Kevin try and make this podcast each and every week.  Simply go to http://www.mixlr.com/throttled.  From there you can interact with us as we record.  So far it has been a ton of fun!  Approximately 30 minutes before we go live we make an announcement on Twitter and Facebook, so make sure you are following us. Remember, find us in ITunes and give us a rating. Send your feedback to feedback@throttledpodcast.com. Ride safe everybody!!! Visit our Sponsors: Please visit our sponsors!  Let them know that you heard about them from Throttled! Best Rest Products Patch Addict Ciro 3D

Wow, this week was an interesting week in the motorcycle world.  Let’s dive into all the shenanigans. It wouldn’t be a Throttled episode if we didn’t quickly discuss out riding, Kevin took a quick Lunch ride to fine tune some action camera settings and Larry goes out on a club ride. Mail Call: Email from Darian News: Alpinestars brings it’s airbag system to the street. Zero motorcycles will give you a tax credit. Harley promises 100 new models in 10 years and some will be electric. CFMoto 650MT first ride. Top 10 Motorcycle Theft stats…for what it is worth. Ford is developing lane splitting detection technology. India overtakes China as the worlds biggest motorcycle market. Topic: We discuss both appropriate riding speed and proper turn in angle/timing. Paddock: This week Larry gives a very detailed report of the MotoGP race from Le Mans.  HE also updates us on the Flat Track news…guess what…Indian. Special Thanks: A big thank you to James, Tyler, Dayne, Tom, Chris, Paul, Micah, Jeff and Chuck.  Thank you all for becoming supporters of the show. If you would like to help bring new features to the show, go to our website and click the Patreon logo to join the Throttled Crew.  With your help we can grow and be able to provide more content for our wonderful listeners. Follow us on: Twitter: @ThrottledShow Instagram: ThrottledShow Facebook: Throttled Podcast Listen Live: You can tune in and listen to Larry and Kevin try and make this podcast each and every week.  Simply go to http://www.mixlr.com/throttled.  From there you can interact with us as we record.  So far it has been a ton of fun!  Approximately 30 minutes before we go live we make an announcement on Twitter and Facebook, so make sure you are following us. Remember, find us in ITunes and give us a rating. Send your feedback to feedback@throttledpodcast.com. Ride safe everybody!!! Visit our Sponsors: Please visit our sponsors!  Let them know that you heard about them from Throttled! Best Rest Products Patch Addict Ciro 3D

Welcome back to this weeks episode of Throttled.  We had a great time with this little motorcycle podcast this week.  Both Kevin and Larry got some riding in, here are the details. Larry-Wednesday, 76 mile roundtrip to club meeting through traffic, Thursday ride to Talbott Motorcycle Museum in Castro Valley-a real treat! (280 round trip on Rever) Saturday, Poker run ride at Mt. Diablo H-D, another 160 or so. Great weather, beautiful roads, and a few other Switchbacks that I saw (2 others out of maybe 125 bikes) Brian Hunnicut invited me to a cornering class at the Little 99 raceway in Stockton, later this month, which I signed up for. Still having trouble imagining me circling the race track on my Harley Switchback. Could remove the windshield and bags, but I really think I want to practice with the bike as I usually ride it. Kevin was able to ride out and attend a local demo day for Indian this past week.  Here is what he rode and his impressions: Springfield Scout RoadMaster DarkHorse Springfield – same engine nice pull, comfortable ride easy to handle, not crazy about handlebar position for my size, same cramped riding position for those 5’11 and taller Scout – Doesn’t feel as small as it is, fun bike, instant power but sluggish top end. Hit the rev limiter earlier than I thought, Fun to ride handles great, wonderful around town or back road local ride bike. RoadMaster — much like the Springfield, liked the handlebar position much better since the bars were in front of me. Side Note – they had a Chieftain with Mini Apes, very comfortable to sit on, was able to take it around the block between rides and I liked the handle bar position the best, seemed to open up the cockpit for the upper body. DarkHorse – I liked this bike the best, Handling of the Springfield great feel, seemed to have a little more shake in the bike, not a ton just not as smooth at idle. Gave me more of a visceral connection to the bike. Ranking the bikes. Scout, DarkHorse, RoadMaster, Springfield After thought : Kevin would love to try a Darkhorse or RoadMaster with Mini Apes on a true test ride. Mail Call: Email from Thom Email from Scott New Patreon Supporter Please welcome James Providakes to the Throttled Crew!! Tyler we appreciate your support of the show, it means a lot.  He joins Tyler, Dayne, Tom, Chris, Paul, Micah, Jeff and Chuck.  Thank you all for becoming supporters of the show. If you would like to help bring new features to the show, go to our website and click the Patreon logo to join the Throttled Crew.  With your help we can grow and be able to provide more content for our wonderful listeners. News: EatSleepRide is putting on a large synchronized ride. Strider bikes put on a little youth compitetion. Of course we have another Ducati sale rumor. Harley Davidson and Eagle Rider form an alliance for US based rentals. The Honda CB650F is coming stateside in 2018 Yamaha might be revealing a new model at Americade. Review:

We have a great episode for you guys and gals out there on the interwebs.  Thanks for listening and as always we start every show talking about our rides.  Kevin set out on a ride with the intent to ride new and awesome roads.  Uncharacteristically he succeeded in this task and had a near full day of riding (minus time to check out a movie).  Larry as always was able to get out for a ride on both his son’s Ducati and then  on his beloved Switchback. Mail Call: Email from Darian Email from Dave News: Which motorcycle brand has the best dealer network when it comes to customer satisfaction? Ace Café is set to open in Orlando May 10th.  Finally, somewhere to go in Orlando. BMW releases the 2018 R-NineT Urban GS. Jason Disalvo launches a riding school. HJC is making a Luke Skywalker X-Wing helmet. Royal Enfield has increased it’s dealer network to 50 dealers within a single year. 8 ways to spot motorcyclists. Topic: This a meaningless article, which nonetheless we have heard quoted elsewhere as evidence, among other things, that mandatory helmet laws are pointless since some of the states with the largest number of fatalities had mandatory helmet laws.  We don’t think the reporter meant to be deceptive, but rather displayed an amazing inability to critically review the article and see that the numbers cited are meaningless, as the author himself admitted in the 1st paragraph Paddock:. So, last week Larry was going to give a pre-race report on the 4th event in the MotoGP, the Spanish GP at Jerez in which many of the riders were complaining about tires and traction.  Well, the race is over now, and complaints about traction and tires are still prominent.  Although, to be fair, your not hearing them so much from Pedrosa and Marquez, who lined up 1-2 at the start of the race and finished in the same order. Jorge Lorenzo got his first podium, finishing 3rd after starting in the 3rd row along with Rossi and Vinales. Didn’t get a good start, but ran a brilliant race, passing the Yamaha riders, as well as Zarco after a brilliant battle to finish 3rd. Speaking of brilliant, I told you to watch out for Zarco. He ran a torrid first 1/2 of the race, moving up to 3rd place and pushing Marquez until he had to fall off lest he burn his tires to cinders, but still finishing a remarkable 4th. Results Special Thanks: A big thank you to Tyler, Dayne, Tom, Chris, Paul, Micah, Jeff and Chuck.  Thank you all for becoming supporters of the show. If you would like to help bring new features to the show, go to our website and click the Patreon logo to join the Throttled Crew.  With your help we can grow and be able to provide more content for our wonderful listeners.

Tonight the guys cover a wide array of topics, as always since they like to focus on riding that is were the show starts.  Both Kevin and Larry are able to get out some this week.  Kevin is able to snag a few lunch rides while Larry rides out with some friends. Mail Call: Email from Jeff Bell Email from Andy Facebook post by Jim Johns Email from Mike Retread : Kevin addresses his comments on KTM from last weeks show. News: Polaris releases their sales numbers. Is Ducati going to be up for sale soon? Motorcycles that are themed or inspired from cars. Fort Worth police are using dirt bikes for search and rescue. Harley statements following their earnings report. Here are three points mentioned: Incentives to dealers * Defaults on loans * Environmentally friendly-appeal to millennials, etc. Topic: Do you love your motorcycle?  We do and here is why? Special Thanks: Please welcome Tyler to the Throttled Crew!! Tyler we appreciate your support of the show, it means a lot.  He joins Dayne, Tom, Chris, Paul, Micah, Jeff and Chuck.  Thank you all for becoming supporters of the show. If you would like to help bring new features to the show, go to our website and click the Patreon logo to join the Throttled Crew.  With your help we can grow and be able to provide more content for our wonderful listeners. Follow us on: Twitter: @ThrottledShow Instagram: ThrottledShow Facebook: Throttled Podcast Listen Live: You can tune in and listen to Larry and Kevin try and make this podcast each and every week.  Simply go to http://www.mixlr.com/throttled.  From there you can interact with us as we record.  So far it has been a ton of fun!  Approximately 30 minutes before we go live we make an announcement on Twitter and Facebook, so make sure you are following us. Remember, find us in ITunes and give us a rating. Send your feedback to feedback@throttledpodcast.com. Ride safe everybody!!! Visit our Sponsors: Please visit our sponsors!  Let them know that you heard about them from Throttled! Best Rest Products Patch Addict Ciro 3D

You know there are just those day’s where the riding is good, and then there are those days when the riding is great. Well once again we are here and we are going to start off by talking about some great motorcycle riding and shenanigans .  This week Kevin took a nice and diverse ride, while Larry met up with some friends for a ride. Review: First Take on the No Noise ear plugs. Mail Call: Email From Jorge News: The Top 10 most reliable motorcycle companies. The fact this is even needed is crazy, however, Louisiana will exempt motorcycle helmets from the mask wearing ban. Haley Davidson’s first quarter results. Harley is also laying off from their York plant. Another road rage driver goes to prison. BMW sales for Q1 are up. Senate creates first ever bipartisan motorcycle caucus. Paddock: Marc Marquez continues hit winning streak at this race, and look who is on top of the pack, can he stay there? Topic: We broadly hit on buffeting.  Buffeting is such a broad  subject expect us to revisit it again with other tips and tricks as well. Special Thanks: A big thank you to Dayne, Tom, Chris, Paul, Micah, Jeff and Chuck.  Thank you all for becoming supporters of the show. If you would like to help bring new features to the show, go to our website and click the Patreon logo to join the Throttled Crew.  With your help we can grow and be able to provide more content for our wonderful listeners. Follow us on: Twitter: @ThrottledShow Instagram: ThrottledShow Facebook: Throttled Podcast Listen Live: You can tune in and listen to Larry and Kevin try and make this podcast each and every week.  Simply go to http://www.mixlr.com/throttled.  From there you can interact with us as we record.  So far it has been a ton of fun!  Approximately 30 minutes before we go live we make an announcement on Twitter and Facebook, so make sure you are following us. Remember, find us in ITunes and give us a rating. Send your feedback to feedback@throttledpodcast.com. Ride safe everybody!!! Visit our Sponsors: Please visit our sponsors!  Let them know that you heard about them from Throttled! Best Rest Products Patch Addict Ciro 3D

Motorcycles are coming out of their hibernation all across the northern hemisphere.  We  hope you have been able to show your ride a little attention this past week.  Both Kevin and Larry were able to get our for nice rides and have big plans for next week.  Here we go as Kevin struggles with his voice. Mail Call: Email from Jeff. Email from Darian. News: Crum sentenced to 15 years. Motorcycling less stressful. Honda CB 1100 RS and EX. Ducati brings back the small monster. Giveaway: Don’t forget to send in your entry for our Ciro 3D giveaway/  Just send us an email with which part you want with Ciro 3d in the subject or body of the email. Topic: Should the US go to a tiered motorcycle license Related topic- Super Sport riders high fatality rate Effects of training and tiered and restricted licensing In brief, the studies generally differed in their findings. Some found modest effects for training, some not. In some the effects from training petered out after 6 months.   A more consistent finding was that trained riders used helmets and protective gear more. Another consistent was that longer restrictive periods resulted in riders with fewer accidents. None of the systems reviewed however included limitations on displacement. European tiered system explained. Whew! In brief, there are 3 classes of license: AM for the youngest riders (ages vary by country, 15 up) and the smallest displacements (mopeds <50cc). Mandatory theory and traffic law classes, and optional skills testing. Helmets required. Can’t carry passengers unless over 18 A1 goes to 125 cc and/or certain power to weight ratio’s). Must pass two theory and two practicals A2 requires 2 years from a1, 4 tests also, or only the practicals if you have a1, about 50% larger engines or double the horsepower bikes with restrictors on them. Full A, minimal progressive age from 20 years and direct to 24 years. No power limitation. These were based on research studies of past statistics. Riders who studied theory, who took at least 2 years to progress had fewer accidents and deaths, and of course, mandatory helmet for driver and passenger. Special Thanks: A big thank you to Dayne, Tom, Chris, Paul, Micah, Jeff and Chuck.  Thank you all for becoming supporters of the show. If you would like to help bring new features to the show, go to our website and click the Patreon logo to join the Throttled Crew.  With your help we can grow and be able to provide more content for our wonderful listeners. Follow us on: Twitter: @ThrottledShow Instagram: ThrottledShow Facebook: Throttled Podcast Listen Live: You can tune in and listen to Larry and Kevin try and make this podcast each and every week.  Simply go to http://www.mixlr.com/throttled.  From there you can interact with us as we record.  So far it has been a ton of fun!  Approximately 30 minutes before we go live we make an announcement on Twitter and Facebook,

If you want to talk about motorcycles, this show is for you.  Thanks for listening and as always we start off with what kind of riding Larry and Kevin got in this week.  Kevin grabbed a quick ride one day but Larry decided to head up to Hollister to get himself and his bike blessed. Mail Call: Email from Jeff Email from Dave Review: Motorcycling Alabama Book Initial review/Frist ride with the Shoei Hornet X2 (Seeker) Updated review of the Mitas Dakar E07 News: Indian announces the Elite and Limited models. Bobbers selling like hotcakes? Kevin goes off on this msn article about looking like an amateur. Recalls: Yamaha recalls the FJ-09, FZ-09 and XSR900 for handlebar issues. Topic: When or why people are downsizing? Paddock: MotoGP After Marquez, Abraham (surprise from non team ducati) and cal Crutchlow on non team honda took the 1st 3 position sin qualifying, the actual race told a different story. Maverick Vignales started in second row but ran another strong race and finished 1st again, with Rossi, who started in 3rd row, ran a brilliant race, beating out Crutchlow in a hard fought race for second. Crutchlow came in 3rd and Marquez unfortunately crashed out and did not finish. Zarco who I mentioned in the 1st race as making a good showing for a newbie, came in a very commendable 5th Special Thanks: A big thank you to Dayne, Tom, Chris, Paul, Micah, Jeff and Chuck.  Thank you all for becoming supporters of the show. If you would like to help bring new features to the show, go to our website and click the Patreon logo to join the Throttled Crew.  With your help we can grow and be able to provide more content for our wonderful listeners. Follow us on: Twitter: @ThrottledShow Instagram: ThrottledShow Facebook: Throttled Podcast Listen Live: You can tune in and listen to Larry and Kevin try and make this podcast each and every week.  Simply go to http://www.mixlr.com/throttled.  From there you can interact with us as we record.  So far it has been a ton of fun!  Approximately 30 minutes before we go live we make an announcement on Twitter and Facebook, so make sure you are following us. Remember, find us in ITunes and give us a rating. Send your feedback to feedback@throttledpodcast.com. Ride safe everybody!!! Visit our Sponsors: Please visit our sponsors!  Let them know that you heard about them from Throttled! Best Rest Products Patch Addict Ciro 3D      

Wow, This turned into one great show.  As always we start off our motorcycle podcast by talking about riding them.  While Larry only got out on a short ride, he was able to travel up to Tahoe to hear his sons’ band play.  Kevin on the other hand was able to get in around 160 miles over the weekend, he had plans for more but decided to not travel down gravel roads in the middle of nowhere alone. Movie Review: CHIPS – Kevin was able to catch the movie CHIPS, overall he recommends you not pay to see it by yourself unless crude humor is what you enjoy, however the riding and motorcycles are really where this movie shines. New Giveaway: This week we welcome a new sponsor Ciro 3D.  As part of this announcement we are giving away several of their products. To enter send us an email with the subject of Ciro3D, tell us which part you want and we will put you in the drawing. News: There is a lot to learn from this video of a motorcycle accident.  Lot’s of issues with the rider and the car that pulled over.  No word on the rider, he seemed to be ok but we aren’t sure.  Just a cautionary reminder for you all to be careful and look out for each other. Mail Call: Email from Ken News Continued: Another electric possibility? 3d printed, no less. BrakeFree helmet Brake Light. Need a motorcycle steering wheel, April Fools Interesting interview with Steve Menneto, President of motorcycles at Polaris. High points are: * Anticipating that Indian will come out with more modern styled bikes to appeal to younger riders. * Indian will continue the race programs of Victory, including Isle of Man TT and Pike’s peak * Indian will be coming out with a new electric bike designed more for cruising than commuting * Indian plans to expand into other markets such as far East and Europe with new, smaller displacement bikes * Indian plans to design bikes based on their experience with smaller V-twin such as their flat racer, but not the actual bike itself as it is a race only model. Paddock: Another 1-2 for Indian. Bryan smith this time over Jarod Mees. Harley factory 6th. The older Harley xr750r non factory harley did finish 3rd, ridden by Sammy Halbert. Readers comments suggest the new factory Harley’s don’t have enough power to compete with the Indians. Kenny Coolberth finished 6th in the factory Harley xg750r.  More info on the results. Motogp is in Argentina next weekend for the 2nd race of the season. Topic: Will technology take the joy out of motorcycle riding or eliminate it entirely? Special Thanks: A big thank you to Dayne, Tom, Chris, Paul, Micah, Jeff and Chuck.  Thank you all for becoming supporters of the show. If you would like to help bring new features to the show, go to our website and click the Patreon logo to join the Throttled Crew.  With your help we can grow and be able to provide more content for our wonderful listeners. Follow us on:

It’s nice to be back to full strength and live again this week.  Larry returned from Italy and shared a little bit of his experiences this time around.  Heck, he even managed to get some riding in this week after his trip.  Kevin was able to stretch his legs for a ultra quick ride on a nice day as well.  We catch up a bit on the news, introduce a new Throttled Crew Member this week!! New Patreon Supporter: Dayne Reynolds Dayne joins Tom, Chris, Paul, Micah, Jeff and Chuck.  Thank you all for becoming supporters of the show. If you would like to help the show and bring new features to the show go to our website and click the Patreon logo to become a sponsor of the show.  With your help we can grow the show and be able to provide more content for our wonderful listeners. News: MV-Augusta is putting in place a plan that will allow them to be cash positive again Florida leads the US in Motorcycle deaths, is the lack of helmets and gear to blame? Reviews: Harley Street Rod Recalls: Zero seems to have some ABS issues Paddock: Once again Larry gives us the latest in MotoGP and FlatTrack.  Kevin even get’s into the action by discussing the possibility of an all electric MotoGP circuit. Follow us on: Twitter: @ThrottledShow Instagram: ThrottledShow Facebook: Throttled Podcast Listen Live: You can tune in and listen to Larry and Kevin try and make this podcast each and every week.  Simply go to http://www.mixlr.com/throttled.  From there you can interact with us as we record.  So far it has been a ton of fun!  Approximately 30 minutes before we go live we make an announcement on Twitter and Facebook, so make sure you are following us. Remember, find us in ITunes and give us a rating. Send your feedback to feedback@throttledpodcast.com. Ride safe everybody!!! Visit our Sponsors: Please visit our sponsors!  Let them know that you heard about them from Throttled! Best Rest Products Patch Addict

Well Larry is away in Italy, so on this episode of Throttled we are talking with Matt Chambers from Confederate Motorcycles and Johnny Ambrose from the M-1 Custom Shop.  This time both Larry and I are able to get into the interview action, take a listen and I think you will enjoy it.  Next week we will be back live on Mixlr and catching up on any news we may have missed. Special Thanks: A big thank you to Tom, Chris, Paul, Micah, Jeff and Chuck.  Thank you all for becoming supporters of the show. If you would like to help bring new features to the show, go to our website and click the Patreon logo to join the Throttled Crew.  With your help we can grow and be able to provide more content for our wonderful listeners. Follow us on: Twitter: @ThrottledShow Instagram: ThrottledShow Facebook: Throttled Podcast Listen Live: You can tune in and listen to Larry and Kevin try and make this podcast each and every week.  Simply go to http://www.mixlr.com/throttled.  From there you can interact with us as we record.  So far it has been a ton of fun!  Approximately 30 minutes before we go live we make an announcement on Twitter and Facebook, so make sure you are following us. Remember, find us in ITunes and give us a rating. Send your feedback to feedback@throttledpodcast.com. Ride safe everybody!!!