Podcast – The Pace Podcast

Episode 103 February 26, 2012 This week we discuss James’ impressions of the Tiger 800, the great customer service he receives at his Triumph dealer, and how Chris hates allergies. The Trophy rumors are rearing their heads again; are they real? Hero of India backs Buell, and two Superbike teams. The Brain is better on a bike, so sayeth MotorcycleInsurance.com. Gary Budzien gives us his impressions of the IMS for 2012, and Gear Chic’s Joanne Donn talks about Sport bike myths. Linkedinks below: News: Triumph Trophy Hero MotoCorp and Buell Martin Motorsport and the Tiger 800 This is your brain on motorcycles Feedback: Gary Budzien on the IMS GearChic: Joanne talks about sport bike myths

Episode 102 – It’s a volunteer effort Feb 12, 2012 Damon Cooke corrects us on some Stella facts – Facebook http://www.genuinescooters.com/index.html Michael Nobel http://store.valueaccessories.net/ChromeAirDeflectorsVolusiaVL800C50.aspx Doug Kneissel asks about security devices http://www.amazon.com/Scorpio-SR-i900R-Motorcycle-Alarm-New/dp/B0028OMBZ8 http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/1/4/74/2785/ITEM/Kryptonite-Stronghold-Above-Ground-Anchor.aspx http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_1?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=motorcycle+disc+lock&x=0&y=0 Dae Kim – levers and the VFR1200 Jeff Katzer has a book! http://itunes.apple.com/us/book/adventures-on-west-coast-trail/id500558661?mt=11 Scott Langston and his Sena updates Colin Magnusson asks about 2-up on the Sprint GT Jack Scown comments on our topics, and tells us what he’s riding The Pace’s 2012 trip – July in The ‘Daks – July 27-30

Links New bikes from Harley Sportster Seventy-Two Softail Slim Boxx SHARP Helmet Safety from Roland Cannon Popular Mechanics on nitrogen in tires from Tim Smith The Gear Chic Opening music No Way, by Kunk

Links H-D is in the black Motorcycle Sales Numbers Sena’s new SMH5 Pre-Order at Spoiled Biker Ducati’s new Dealership Experience Opening music No Way, by Kunk

Episode 99 – Shoppin’ with the gear chic! Jan 22, 2012 This week, James and Chris discuss brands… Toyota, Pepsi & Coke, IBM, Cisco… oh, and Harley-Davidson, too. What’s the value of a brand? You’re guaranteed to walk away puzzled.The guys vamp over Honda’s new offering in the US, the NC700-X. Is that ABS in your auto-tranny, or are you just happy to be shifting? Yeah, something like that. Anyway, Honda’s new machine looks like the cat’s meow and makes a lot of sense… except for the parts that don’t. Have you ever wanted to see a KLR as designed by Chuck Norris and Randy “The Macho Man” Savage (he stopped designing Suzukis, after all)…? The Husqvarna Baja (concept) might be just what Ken “The Doctor (of style) Johnson” ordered. Yeah, yeah… that was a stretch, I know. The Baja looks like a seriously badass version of what the KLR and other dirty, dirty dual-sports could be if they’re injected with testosterone and Hulk sweat. Give it a look. Oh, and speaking of manly… Judge for yourself, the new Victory. It’s lean, it’s pretty, it’s poweful. Dredd it. Ok… ok, I’ll stop now. The boys round out the show with some feedback, then turn the mics over to Joanne Donn, aka The Gear Chic, to give us some tips on how to shop for gear. These are some great tips and Joanne has a lot of information available. Check out her segment, then peruse her site for more detail. If Joanne survives the Arctic freeze in the great San Francisco tundra, look for future segments from her. The guys chipped in and bought her a kerosene heater from a second hand shop down on Hudson Street, but ya know… UPS just won’t ship kerosene in Harley-branded Coke bottles, so we hope she’ll be OK. Links: Harley makes Interbrand 100 list… again. But for how long…? http://www.asphaltandrubber.com/news/harley-davidson-interbrand-100-2011/ Holy crap: Honda did it http://powersports.honda.com/street/adventure.aspx Husqvarna Baja Concept – KLR as designed by Spartans? http://www.asphaltandrubber.com/bikes/husqvarna-baja-concept/ Victory Judge http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/645/12042/Motorcycle-Article/2013-Victory-Judge-First-Look-.aspx http://www.motorcycle.com/manufacturer/victory/2013-victory-judge-preview-91210.html http://www.cyrilhuzeblog.com/2012/01/20/the-judge-the-new-2013-victory-american-muscle-bike/ VictoryJudge2.jpg (this pic makes it look more like a sport-standard than a cruiser) The Gear Chic’s shopping tips http://gearchic.com/gear-101/ http://gearchic.com/geardirectory/ http://gearchic.com/ Feedback: Paul Hempel Denver Conway Joel Cramer Andrew Myers Opening music is No Way by Kunk  

Victory Hardball Ducati Indiana BMW R1200 CL Links The Tiger Explorer gets a price Tiny Triumphs are coming Water cooled Guzzi coming to production? Is Victory building the ugliest motorcycle in the history of motorcycles? The 2013 rumor mill starts with Ducati Federally mandated helmet use? Links from Gary Budzien Potosi Brewing New Glarus Brewing The Grumpy Troll Brewery Mindoro Cut (video) Opening music No Way, by Kunk  

Jan 9, 2012: the no-show blues! Sadly, we were simply unable to bring you a show this week. However, when we return next week we should be able to discuss our plans for the IMS in NYC this year, a quick weekend jaunt that Chris took on the bike, plans for the future, and of course, all the fun and excitement James and Chris bring to the motorcycle world already! Stay tuned. We hope everyone had a safe and happy New Year holiday and we’d love to hear feedback from your Christmas holiday – how many of your holiday shopping wish list items made it into your stockings? Also, we would love to hear what people have planned for the Spring time and beyond in terms of bike trips, bike shopping, bike repairs or upgrades, etc. Anyone going to be breaking in new gear or trying out some new farkles for 2012? Let us know: feedback@thepacepodcast.com

Episode 97 – Bump start the Earth December 25, 2011 Merry Christmas!!! Today the guys put down the egg nog (mixed with bourbon, right?) and talk turkey… er… bikes and stuff. It’s their gift to you. Yule love it. Stay present for the whole show. Not to put too fine a poinsettia on things, but the guys wrap up the news, and shepherd the information, while you pine away, waiting to greet the riding season. Jolly & Merry and stuff… Goodness, that’s just awful. Anyway, after the news, the guys are dashing into feedback, blitzen their way to the end, then turn off the recorders and enjoy a silent night. Ugh… horrible. Just terrible. Links: The AMA weighs in on the NTSB cell phone ban proposal http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/2/11810/Motorcycle-Article/AMA-Comments-on-NTSB-Cell-Phone-Ban.aspx Husqvarna Strada 650 (concept) http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/827/11770/Motorcycle-Article/Husqvarna-Strada-650-Concept-First-Look.aspx Harley Building smaller bikes…? http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/12/12/us-manufacturing-summit-harley-idUSTRE7BB25Q20111212 Feedback: Thomas Williams – followup on lemon-law bike Craig Sheppard – NC law to protect riders http://www.ncga.state.nc.us/Sessions/2011/Bills/House/PDF/H113v3.pdf Mike Rode – Commuter blog, and Freeze Out pant liner review http://www.totalmotorcycle.com/BBS/viewtopic.php?t=11790 Colin Magnusson – Returning rider, bike upgrade, touring ‘round the world http://thepacepodcast.com/archives/132 Kevin Carver – Looking for opinions on the Rocket 3 Christian Aasland – beer tours! Brewery information from Christian… Of course, you can make your destinations breweries. For example, Russian River Brewery in Santa Rosa, California is one of them, with a Travelodge nearby you’ll be able to sample some of the most incredible Belgian’s in the world. Having been to Belgium a few times, that’s saying a lot. Plus you’re in northern California .. the best place in the world to ride a motorcycle. Another great place in northern Cali is the Eel River brewing company in Fortuna. There are hotels and a campground walking distance. But the best part is that this is where you can launch to some of the best roads in the country – 36, 96, 299, etc or down the coast on 101 to the Avenue of Giants, then to Hwy 1 and Ft. Bragg. There are some incredible roads in this area. We tend to stay in Fortuna a couple nights in a row so we can ditch the luggage and ride loops unencumbered. Montreal has Dieu De Ciel, and I seem to recall they offer lodging too. But this is all about the beer, and these guys have made some of the best quadrupel I’ve tasted. Deschutes Brewing Co. in Bend, Oregon is a great stop before or after crossing the desert. Stay at the Old St Francis School too, which is walking distance from the brewpub, and they brew their own as well. New Glarus, in New Glarus, Wisconsin is near some excellent roads in a swiss village knockoff (note that the Glarner Stube is where you sample the beer and eat german food). Or the Great Dane Brewing Co. in Madison, Wisconsin.

It seems we didn’t scare Joanne off the first time. That’s right, she came back and we’re glad that she did. This week it’s all about EICMA, Leo Vince, Spidi, Italy and Cycle World. Photos courtesy of Joanne Donn Spidi's air bag collar This is the pic that Joanne sent us during the show Style Your Life Links The Gear Chic The Gear Chic on Facebook The Leo Vince Gallery Spidi Galley The Gear Chic on Twitter Cycle World Italian Adventure Cycle World Magazine EICMA Leo Vinci Spidi Suomy Motobi Opening music by KunK

Episode 95 for December 11, 2011 The Gear Chic Interview. With BRAINNNSSSS! This week we interview Joanne from The Gear Chic website and blog. Joanne is your personal shopper, reviewer and gear expert. She works at a dealership, she rides – a lot – and is also an MSF instructor. When she’s not doing those things, she’s investigating, reviewing, testing and discussing riding gear. Pay attention, folks… She’s got some excellent information and advice. Stay tuned after the interview for some feedback, and we learn that – like zombies – the C10 just won’t die, or go away. Listener Jason Farley wants some information on riding up to Alaska. Oh, and BRAINNNSSSS!!! Check out Joanne’s site at http://gearchic.com/about/ You can also find her on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/GearChic, Twitter at http://twitter.com/GearChic or on her new Help Line at 415-857-GEAR. Opening music No Way, by Kunk

This is it folks. We’ve done our best to save you from another Christmas filled with bad sweaters, socks and handkerchiefs. Actually, we do have socks on the list but they’re really good socks. Anyway, we’ve done our part. Now it’s up to you to figure out how to get this episode on to the smart phones and iPods that belong to your friends and family. Gift Ideas Domke DSLR Camera Insert Domke Wraps LED Headlamp Pelican Memory Card Case PitBull Rear Stand Cocoon Grid-It Organizer Electric Travel Shaver Touch Screen Compatible Gloves Flash to Pass garage door opener Chain press tool Thermal / Fleece Jacket or vest Tour Master Journey Fleece Joe Rocket Fleece Vest FREEZE-OUT Zipped Gilet Quick-dry socks Bungee nets Amazon Kindle SPOT Connect for smart phones Gift Ideas from Listeners! Allan Lessard LED Flashlight Chris recommends the MiniMag Light Swiss Army Knife Magazine Sub Scott Bolton Fastest Ben Spies: Taking it to the next level Jon DelVecchio streetSkills Ed Day MG Moto Hanger David Marzilli Evap Fuel Nozzel Tool Jason Farley Powerlet rapidFIRe Glove Liners Gary Budzien wants a Bluetooth headset with better battery life and better speakers then his Scala We recommend the Sena SMH-10 Ron Leonard Waterproof wallet from Coghlans Mike Collins is looking for a water proof backpack James recomends a coated roll-top bag like those from Ortlieb or SealLine Opening music by KunK

Episode 93: Ok, so the Connie isn’t so bad. November 20, 2011 Chris admits that the Concours C-10 isn’t so horrible. Then the guys talk about some information regarding Ethanol. Guess what…? If engines aren’t optimized for alcohol, they’re not as efficient, so using Ethanol fuels in conventional engines just ain’t getting it. Golly… imagine that. After that, the guys talk about some French blood in Polaris, and what it means. Technology? People? More products? Only Polaris know, and they’re not talking. Well, not to The Pace, any way. But then, we didn’t contact them at all. So yeah… Oh, look… Bimota releases some new stuff. Ducati on ‘roids? If it’s just a Duc power plant, should we really even be making so many comparisons to Ducati at all? I don’t know. Do you? I don’t. Do you? ‘cause I don’t. BMW gets less ugly with the newly revamped 800R. Nice(r) looking ride. I mean, it’s no Ducati Indiana, but thank goodness, whatever could be, right? Also, I’m listening to Sarah Haze while typing this. I discovered her when looking for podsafe music last year some time. Wow, total non-sequitur… just like the story about Ross Technology’s SuperHydroPhobic compound. What in the heck does that mean, and why does it matter to riders? Well, once you see the demo, it’s way more sequitur than you might think. Or something like that. The stuff just throws water off like… uhm… something really water proof. It’s pretty amazing. Just watch the video. Harley is still in business and shakes up the 2012 lineup a little bit. Nothing terribly startling, but there were a few mild surprises. And Yamaha jumps into the video game / anime / action tv series game with the Ryoku concept bike. Ok, none of that is true. Ruoku was a character in Dragonball-Z, or something. Now it’s a Lego/Erector Set looking concept bike. It actually looks crazy-useful. And we show you a map of Delaware’s only twisty road, Rt. 82, aka Creek Road. Dragon, schmagon. We’ve got a road that follows a creek. For like 6 miles. It’s got some turns… ya know, there’s no way to spin this. “It’s an awesome road… for being in Delaware.” There. That’ll do. Just enjoy the show. Remember to send us your Holiday Gift Guide ideas – feedback@thepacepodcast.com Linkaroos: Polaris buys Goupil http://www.ultimatemotorcycling.com/2011/polaris-acquires-goupil-electric-vehicles New Bimotas http://www.asphaltandrubber.com/bikes/bimota-db10-bimotard-eicma-photos/ http://www.asphaltandrubber.com/bikes/bimota-db9-brivido/ 2012 BMW F800R http://www.fasterandfaster.net/2011/11/bmw-f800r-updated-for-2012.html Ross Nanotech superhydrophobic spray (from Mark Lotspeich on Facebook) http://www.thatvideosite.com/video/repelling_liquids_with_a_superhydrophobic_spray http://www.neverwet.com/ 2012 H-D line up http://www.harley-davidson.com/en_US/Motorcycles/motorcycles.html?locale=en_US&bmLocale=en_US# No more electraglide standard (without trunk and upgrades) Yamaha Ryoku concept http://blog.motorcycle.com/2011/11/16/manufacturers/yamaha/yamaha-xtw250-ryoku-concept-the-suv-motorcycle/ Map to Yorklyn, DE http://g.co/maps/jy6gd Feedback Ethanol http://www.americanenergyindependence.com/alcoholengines.aspx The Connie C-10 ain’t that bad.

Lots of news from Milan, a little from Pennsylvania and a whole heapin’ healpin’ of e-mail. Links PA outlaws texting while driving Shoei replaces the Multitec with the Neotec CRP debuts an electric street bike prototype Kawasaki Versys 1000 Honda NC700S and NC700X Honda updates the VFR1200F BMW’s Maxi-Scoots Bilt Demon Modular Helmet Opening music by KunK

Episode 91 – Stoking the fires of motorcycle awesomeness November 6, 2011 This week, The Pace Podcast discusses Mosha, the elephant with the prosthetic leg, and how Mosha’s life has changed since her unfortunate accident. After Mosha, the guys talk about… wait, no, none of that is true at all. James and Chris do, however, discuss Hong Kong’s adoption of Brammo electric bikes for urban patrol use. The news is rife with V-Strom goodness, both the newly designed 650 and the big-boy legacy 1000. Speaking of big-boy toys, Triumph releases a new Tiger, and it’s bigger and better than ever. Honda gives us…. (insert drumroll here)… a new Crosstourer based on the concept bike shown at last year’s international motorcycle shows. Oh, and E-15 is going to end the world. Fortunately, Mosha is ready for the challenge. Linkeedinks… Hong Kong police using Brammo electric bikes http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/808/11438/Motorcycle-Article/Hong-Kong-Police-to-Use-Brammo-Motorcycles.aspx http://techcrunch.com/2011/10/26/brammo-grabs-28-million-from-polaris-industries-to-power-development-of-electric-vehicles/ The V-Strom 1000 returns to the USA, minus the rebirth found in the 650 http://www.ultimatemotorcycling.com/2012-suzuki-v-strom-1000-adventure-preview V-Strom 650 ADV http://www.suzukicycles.com/Product%20Lines/Cycles/Products/V-Strom%20650/2012/DL650AADV.aspx?category=dualsport Triumph releases a new big Tiger http://www.motorcycledaily.com/2011/10/three-new-triumphs-for-2012-include-tiger-explorer-1200/ Honda confirms the CrossTour concept is being produced http://www.motorcycledaily.com/2011/10/honda-confirms-v4-shaft-drive-crosstourer-going-into-production/ Beware E-15 ethanol fuel? (next week) http://www.capwiz.com/amacycle/issues/alert/?alertid=54681921#.TqGfDQoe4yQ.facebook Feedback: S1000RR test ride by Chris Harr Chad Owen – a Canadian in Korea Brett Byers – Thoughts from a returning rider Justin Varner – outfitted much like James’ bike, and trip ideas

Episode 90: It IS a scooter! This week the guys are talking with listener, friend, and all around great guy – despite the orange scooter – Ryan Hettenbach. Ryan rode along for some of the Pace Podcast Barber Museum trip in September, and recalls some of his impressions riding with a group, as well as riding longer days and longer miles on the scooter. Ryan also talks about his preparations for next year’s Scooter Cannonball Run, running from East to West in 8 days. After talking with Ryan, the guys try to discern: is it live or Memore… er… Is it a motorcycle or a scooter? We’re talking about the Aprilia SRV800; it’s got a frame-mounted engine, chain drive, scooter body styling and ergonomics, an auto trans, sport-sized tires. What is it? Links: Aprillia SRV 800 http://www.motorcycledaily.com/2011/10/aprilia-unveils-srv-850-maxiscooter/ Chain drive, concentric cam adjuster, scooter seating and body style, similar to that new honda Integra Feedback: Matthew Murto responds about the V4 I couldn’t remember a couple of weeks ago: “V4 – Yamaha – Touring – the “Venture”. You almost had it.” Prubert re: the FJR being a tank Interview with Ryan Hettenbach about his orange scooter lifestyle. http://evelottosblog.com http://www.scootercannonball.com/ http://driftinnovation.com/