Episode 056 : Milwaukee 8 Comparison Road Glide vs. Street Glide




Throttled Motorcycle Podcast show

Summary: What a week it has been!  Election madness, weather perfection a lot of the country perfect reasons to get out and ride!<br> Each and every show we like to start off by talking about the riding we do during the past week.  This week is no exception as Larry and Kevin discuss their weekly rides.<br> Retread:<br><br> Larry forgot to mention the 2016 Milwaukee 8 Harleys have moved the catalytic converter further back in the exhaust, behind the driver so that engine heat is much less on the new baggers.<br> <a href="https://i0.wp.com/throttledpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/20161111_130349.jpg?ssl=1"></a><br><br> Kevin Test Rides the Milwaukee 8 Road Glide and Street Glide.<br> <a href="https://youtu.be/5CNXYdXtEkk">Florida Outdoor Adventures</a><br> News:<br><br> We discuss some recently released bikes starting with the<a href="http://www.motorcyclistonline.com/2017-kawasaki-versys-x-300-abs-first-look-motorcycle-review"> Versys x 300 ABS</a>.<br> Honda’s <a href="http://www.motorcyclistonline.com/2017-honda-x-adv-first-look-review">X-ADV</a> with some <a href="http://www.motorcyclenews.com/news/2016/november/honda-x-adv-misaki-san-eicma/">designer input</a>.<br> We talked about this when it was a concept bike, now it is going into production, though not yet announced for US. Is this the new “you meet the nicest people on a Honda” version to broaden the appeal of 2 wheel motorized travel? Scooters are very popular in Europe where gas is more expensive and parking for cars is often scarce, streets can be narrow etc.<br> <a href="http://www.motorcyclenews.com/news/new-bikes/2016/november/zero-motorcycles-range-overhaul-for-2017-eicma-milan/">Zero </a>and <a href="http://www.motorcyclenews.com/news/new-bikes/2016/november/vespa-elettrica-electric-scooter-2017-eicma-milan/">Vespa </a>both keeping the electric motorcycle news train rolling.<br> Interesting read on an <a href="http://www.motorcyclenews.com/news/new-bikes/2016/november/nerve-autonomous-street-racer/">autonomous motorcycle</a>.  We discuss how this technology could help outside of doing the riding for you.<br> Hey <a href="http://blog.motorcycle.com/2016/11/14/products/roadgear/">RoadGear </a>isn’t dead after all.<br> EBR released what we refer to as a sport tourer of sorts in the <a href="http://www.motorcycle.com/manufacturer/erik-buell-racing-manufacturer/ebr-black-lightning-to-debut-at-long-beach-ims.html">EBR Black Lightning</a>.<br> Follow us on:<br><br> Twitter: @ThrottledShow<br><br> Instagram: ThrottledShow<br><br> Facebook: Throttled Podcast<br> Remember, find us in ITunes and give us a rating.<br><br> Send your feedback to feedback@throttledpodcast.com.<br><br> Ride safe everybody!!!<br>