Summary: <p>Rico is in the house for Ep54 and we get all excited about a peek at the Moto Guzzi MGX-21 Flying Fortress in person, plus an update on MPC, and some news.</p><p><a target="_blank" href="http://motorcyclepodcasterschallenge.com">MOTORCYCLE PODCASTERS CHALLENGE UPDATE</a></p><ul> <li>Follow the <a target="_blank" href="https://eatsleepride.com/c/144330/motorcycle_podcasters_challenge_-_2016">story on ESR</a> for daily points updates</li> <li>Update on points through halfway point (Throttled still leads over Loud Pipes!)</li> <li>Announcement of the winner will be done via <a target="_blank" href="http://rdubstudios.com/live">live stream August 31st 9:30pm ET</a> </li> <li>The teams will also meet post-challenge roundtable style to recap and discuss possible changes for the next challenge</li> <li>If you have ideas or thoughts on the challenge: <strong>feedback@rdubstudios.com</strong> or the <a href="https://rdubstudios.squarespace.com/feedback2">Feedback page</a> </li> </ul><h3><a target="_blank" href="http://mgx21.motoguzzi.com/en/">Motto Guzzi MGX-21 Flying Fortress</a></h3><ul> <li>Rich got a peek at a fresh delivery at Matthews Fun Machines</li> <li>Stunning level of detail and carbon fiber does not translate well in pictures. </li> </ul> <img class="thumb-image" alt="IMG_4435.JPG" src="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/53f8e2c8e4b0d77c2329c334/57b919f29de4bba0e8d08dcc/57b919f259cc6886da04a597/1471748597634/IMG_4435.JPG?format=1000w"><br> <img class="thumb-image" alt="IMG_4438.JPG" src="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/53f8e2c8e4b0d77c2329c334/57b919f29de4bba0e8d08dcc/57b919f22e69cf77507b8745/1471748598318/IMG_4438.JPG?format=1000w"><br> <img class="thumb-image" alt="IMG_4440.JPG" src="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/53f8e2c8e4b0d77c2329c334/57b919f29de4bba0e8d08dcc/57b919f359cc6886da04a59c/1471748601202/IMG_4440.JPG?format=1000w"><br> <img class="thumb-image" alt="IMG_4441.JPG" src="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/53f8e2c8e4b0d77c2329c334/57b919f29de4bba0e8d08dcc/57b919f42e69cf77507b8765/1471748602995/IMG_4441.JPG?format=1000w"><br> <img class="thumb-image" alt="IMG_4442.JPG" src="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/53f8e2c8e4b0d77c2329c334/57b919f29de4bba0e8d08dcc/57b919f759cc6886da04a5b6/1471748603679/IMG_4442.JPG?format=1000w"><br> <img class="thumb-image" alt="IMG_4443.JPG" src="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/53f8e2c8e4b0d77c2329c334/57b919f29de4bba0e8d08dcc/57b919f82e69cf77507b876c/1471748605243/IMG_4443.JPG?format=1000w"><br> <a href="#" class="previous"></a> <a href="#" class="next"></a> <h3>Patron update</h3><ul> <li>Welcome to Chris who is now #4 of the First Five group, so <a target="_blank" href="http://patreon.com/rdubstudios">only one spot remains!</a> </li> <li>Next Monthly Production Hangout is Sunday Aug 28, 2016</li> <li>Something special in the works for Barber that we'll announce in the next show</li> </ul><h3>News and other topics</h3><ul> <li>You can <a href="https://app.svwps.com/polaris/polaris-147/eaglerider/review.html?utm_source=ind_sv_em&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=ind_1608_eaglerider_us">rent Indian Motorcycles from Eagle Rider</a> </li> <li><a href="http://can-am.brp.com/spyder/2017lineup.html">2017 Spyders from Can-AM</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.bizjournals.com/milwaukee/news/2016/08/18/harley-davidson-agrees-to-15-million-settlement.html">Harley agrees to $15 million settlement with EPA</a></li> <li>The <a href="http://www.motorcycle.com/manufacturer/harley-davidson/harley-davidson-to-announce-107ci-and-114ci-milwaukee-eight-engine.html">Milwaukee Eight engine from Harley - Davidson seems legit</a> based on EPA data</li> </ul><p>EVENTS</p><p>Upcoming events that one or more Loud Pipes! members plan to attend: </p><ul> <li>Cycle Gear Charlotte - bike night - August 26th 5pm</li> <li> <a target="_blank" href="http://www.barbermuseum.org/events/barber-vintage-festival/">12th Annual Barber Vintage Festival (October 7th-9th, 2016)</a> </li> </ul><p>Help keep the show AD free and receive rewards for your contribution by visiting <a target="_blank" href="http://www.rdubstudios.com/donate">loudpipes.net/donate</a>. <a target="_blank" href="http://patreon.com/rdubstudios">Patreon</a> is our focus and is an ongoing support model. There is also a link for one time donations and support of any size is greatly appreciated.</p><p>Running time: 1 hour 12 minutes 37 seconds</p><p>Questions or comments: feedback@rdubstudios.com or the <a href="https://rdubstudios.squarespace.com/feedback2">Feedback page</a></p><p><a href="https://www.loudpipes.net/donate" rel="payment">Support Loud Pipes!</a></p>
