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We are once again joined by one of our past guests to get a update from her.  You guessed it, we have the Fashionista joining the show again.  Before getting an update from Deb we talk about what make a new motorcycle model.What makes a new new motorcycle model: Harley released the Road King Special model, which we covered in past episodes and we cover a little more detail to setup the conversation. Indian released the Indian Roadmaster Classic Model.  Indian removed the hard bags off the roadmaster and replaced them leather bags and a few other tweaks. Between the two models - we think Harley did a better job We relate these new models to what car companies would call a trim level. Fashionista Update: Visited Motorcycles of Charlotte on way back from Barber.  Deb will be going back to dealership in late spring test ride some BMW bikes. 2 weeks ago Deb rode to Florida to do an article for April 2017 BMW Motorcycle Owners of America News Magazine.  Deb finds places off the beaten path places to visit and thing that might have been forgot or lesser known.  This trip was to Old Florida. Started out in Wakulla Springs, FL - 14 miles south of Tallahassee, FL. Is one of the largest and deepest freshwater springs. Next stop was Cedar Keys, FL - highly recommend as a place to go and relaxing.  Hugest claming since the 90's.  Next stop on the trip was Crystal River, FL and was able to rub the belly of a manatee.  Which was on her bucket list. Last stop on trip was Mount Dora, FL - Cool little town, motorcycle friendly and a lot to do. Total trip miles about 1200 miles. Heading back to Florida for the first week of Daytona bike week.  Will be attending the super cross racing. Cold weather riding - BMW Under layer suite Olympia Expedition all season suite Place hand warmers in all pockets to help keep warm New Boots - Sidi Gavia Gore-Tex Boots - Great boot as feet never got cold Packing for Long Trips: Saddle Bags Dry Sacks 35 liters with Rok Straps Have a bottle of wine, glass, and opener with her. Nice tent, which has a living area and an area to allow you to wrench redverz Atacama Tent Will not be at Barber as she will be doing 50CC ride during late September - early October. Deb also started writing for Modern Moto Magazine. Check it out! Katie Fox owner Magazine is geared towards fashionable gear First article about how to pack and keep your fashion sense on road 7 + 1 Segment:We are starting a new segment thanks to Mike, who is part of the Riders of Loud Pipes group.  In our off-line social chat, Mike asked if money was no object what 7 bikes, cars, boats, etc would you have in your garage.  Then one project to work on.  We require at least 4 bikes on the list.  Here we go! Jon: F3-S Daytona 500 WRX (have) 2007 Yamaha Wolverine 450 4x4 2017 Harley Freewheeler 2017 Yamaha R3 2017 BMW R1200 RT 2017 Triumph Bobber Project: 1972 VW Super Beetle Rich: HD CVO Pro Street Breakout Motus MST-R BMW S1000RR HD Road Glide Ultra (CVO - if available) KTM 450 Tesla Model S P100D 2017 GMC 1500 Denali w/6.2 liter Project: HD 1943 WLC Rico: HD CVO Pro Street Breakout Motus MST-R Yamaha R1 Indian Roadmaster (Have) MGX-21 Dodge Demon Tesla Model S P100D Project: Indian/HD Rat Bike Deb: BMW R1200RT BMW G310R Yamaha YZ250 Suzuki SV650 Ural With side-car Zero DZ ZF Lexux RC-F Coupe BMW R1100 RS EVENTS: American Flat Track Race - Charlotte, NC April 1, 2017 Moto Vlogger Spring Mountain Ride - April 7, 2017 - Going to be staying in Pigeon Forge, TN. Barber Vintage Festival - October 6th-8th, 2017 - Leeds, Alabama Support the show and receive rewards for your contribution by visiting loudpipes.net/donate.  Patreon 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.Running time:  1 hour 16 minutesQuestions or comments: feedback@rdubstudios.com or the Feedback pageSupport Loud Pipes!

We are joined again this week we a special guest.  This time its one of our own Riders of Loud Pipes! First Five member Zyon, who took a trip to the IMS show in Cleveland.  Zyon joins us to give his recap of what he saw at the show and a few other topics.Little background on Zyon A First Five member in the Riders of Loud Pipes Several bikes in garage 2013 Harley Davidson Deluxe 1998 Kawasaki KLR (Rich's old bike) using as a winter bike this year Custom Kawasaki 440 hardtail - for sale if anyone is looking Cleveland IMS Show Harley Davidson was demonstrating how to pick up a bike from a dropped position Honda was pushing the new Rebel No Moto Guzzi, so Zyon could not check out the Flying Fortress Victory was there, but they were pushed into the Polaris tent with Slingshots Don't expect much from Victory to make it to Indian save for may the engine from the Octane Don't expect to see a Victory bike with an Indian badge BMW bikes caught Zyon's eye and sat on a few R6 is a beautifully bike and the front looks angry.  Zyon is not a street bike person, but this one he liked Talked to Rinehart and off-record said parts would still be coming out and will be legal in 49 states. There was custom sport bike that was streched.  It has a box with a scorpion living in it. Zero electric bikes was at show, but no one in area looking at bikes.  Feel that electric bikes are more the California U-Turn: Excelsior-Henderson vintage bike brand coming back to life? Harley Davidson tilting Reverse Trike.  This was talked about on Motorcycle Men Podcast a few months ago. Garage: Rich and Bryce installed the swingarm bag on the Deuce Mike Sawyer sent in feedback to Rico recommending that he looks at love-jugs for the Roadmaster EVENTS: American Flat Track Race - Charlotte, NC April 1, 2017 Moto Vlogger Spring Mountain Ride - April 7, 2017 - Going to be staying in Pigeon Forge, TN. Barber Vintage Festival - October 6th-8th, 2017 - Leeds, Alabama Images mentioned in this episode Support the show and receive rewards for your contribution by visiting loudpipes.net/donate.  Patreon 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.Running time:  1 hour 08 minutesQuestions or comments: feedback@rdubstudios.com or the Feedback pageSupport Loud Pipes!

To finish up Rich and Jon's trip to Florida, we have one more topic to cover.  We covered it a little bit in episode 74 where Rich and Jon stopped by J. Webster Designs in Gainesville, FL.  This show is the interview Rich and Jon captured with Justin and the follow on conversation with Rico.Before the interview Rich and Jon try to cheer up Rico as he was having issues with his Mac Mini and a bluetooth keyboard.  Not sure if was Rich and Jon or triple rum and coke, but Rico cheered up.Rich and Jon met Justin previously at the Barber Vintage Festival - October 2016. All work is done out of his home shop - which is an undersized 2-car garage First bike was a Honda CB750F - which is undergoing major customization Currently working a Honda CB550 that will be a scrambler/tracker concept Current makes four parts for Honda CB bikes Oil Pressure Gage Adapter Honda Valve Tappet Covers Honda Handlebar Clamps Honda Tachometer Drive Wrench Against the Machine Justin was on Episode 4 of the winning team.  His team members were Josh Allison and Chastin Brand Started with a 1977 Suzuki GS 550 turned into an Easyriders style Chopper Had to cut the front end due to rake was to long.  Justin only slept for 40 minutes during the 72-hour challenge Rich and Jon got to see the bikes - Listen for Rich's reaction... EVENTS: American Flat Track Race - Charlotte, NC April 1, 2017 Moto Vlogger Spring Mountain Ride - April 7, 2017 - Going to be staying in Pigeon Forge, TN. Barber Vintage Festival - October 6th-8th, 2017 - Leeds, Alabama Support the show and receive rewards for your contribution by visiting loudpipes.net/donate.  Patreon 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.Running time:  1 hour 38 minutesQuestions or comments: feedback@rdubstudios.com or the Feedback pageSupport Loud Pipes!

Rich and Jon are fresh off a ride to Florida to visit Rich's parents, watch some sports car racing, and grabbed an awesome interview that will be our next show.Rich and Jon are grilled by Rico on their trip to Florida and all the GEAR they wore to stay warm. Rich's Gear: Legs - Regular long johns (trip home), Freeze Out pants, riding jeans, and rain pants (after stop in Columbia, SC) Feet - cotton socks on trip down.  Purchased: HD wool shocks for trip home. Neck - Turtle fur Core - Freeze Out Long Sleeve Top,  Long sleeve shirt, HD hooded sweat shirt, HD riding jacket, Rain Jacket (last day, since it was mid 40's when pulled out of hotel) Hands - Freeze Out glove liners, Gauntlet Gloves (only during day when warm), Ski Gloves (only on way down after sun was down), Purchased: HD Circuit gauntlet-gloves Jon's Gear: Legs - long johns, Freeze Out pants, Jeans (on way down), basketball warm-up pants, and Tour Master Overpants Feet - Socks, Freeze-Out Inner Boot Liners Neck - Balaclava Core - Compression Long Sleeve top, Freeze Out Long Sleeve Top, Long sleeve shirt, Sweetshirt (last day, since it was mid 40's when pulled out of hotel), Cortech GX Sport Air 4.0 Jacket (with all liners in) Hands - Freeze-Out glove liners, Klim Element Long Gloves Product Review: Jon - Fobo Trike TPMS Rich - Swing arm saddlebag (yet to be installed) Racing - Rich and Jon talk about first time going to see sport car racing as they attend one the biggest events - Rolex 24 of Daytona. Various pictures from the trip (and one preview for the next episode) U-Turn:Indian Lighting bolt from Easyriders Bike show.  This bike is part of the Indian Chieftain build contest built by Indian Motorcycle of Charlotte.EVENTS: American Flat Track Race - Charlotte, NC April 1, 2017 Moto Vlogger Spring Mountain Ride - April 7, 2017 - Going to be staying in Pigeon Forge, TN. Barber Vintage Festival - October 6th-8th, 2017 - Leeds, Alabama Support the show and receive rewards for your contribution by visiting loudpipes.net/donate.  Patreon 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.Running time:  1 hour 34 minutesQuestions or comments: feedback@rdubstudios.com or the Feedback pageSupport Loud Pipes!

We talk about attending the Charlotte EasyRiders Bike Show.  Rico was unable to attend, but Rich and Jon were joined by one of the Riders of Loud Pipes - Mike (aka 18two4ever).  This is the third year that the Loud Pipes team has attend the show and have to say this is the largest one so far.  A few cherry pops happened - first bike show for Mike and first long ride for Jon in a rain storm.A few observations from the show: Big Wheel baggers are still here, but conversations with a few builders hint that they are ready to be done with big front wheels Custom vintage bikes are growing Supercharged/Turbo bikes are growing A few pictures of bikes the guys liked.  If you want to see more, become a patreon at the $5 level to get access to a shared drive with all the images. <img class="thumb-image" alt=" 2013 Suzuki Hayabusa " data-image="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/53f8e2c8e4b0d77c2329c334/t/5893cc19ff7c5022ce03a2ea/1486081062577/" data-image-dimensions="2500x1875" data-image-focal-point="0.5,0.5" data-load="false" data-image-id="5893cc19ff7c5022ce03a2ea" data-type="image" src="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/53f8e2c8e4b0d77c2329c334/t/5893cc19ff7c5022ce03a2ea/1486081062577/?format=1000w" /> <p>2013 Suzuki Hayabusa</p> <img class="thumb-image" alt=" Fire Rod - Harley-Davidson V-Rod " data-image="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/53f8e2c8e4b0d77c2329c334/t/5893d050ebbd1a8f68014cf6/1486082144279/" data-image-dimensions="2500x1406" data-image-focal-point="0.5,0.5" data-load="false" data-image-id="5893d050ebbd1a8f68014cf6" data-type="image" src="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/53f8e2c8e4b0d77c2329c334/t/5893d050ebbd1a8f68014cf6/1486082144279/?format=1000w" /> <p>Fire Rod - Harley-Davidson V-Rod</p> <img class="thumb-image" alt=" Slingshot from Backyardbaggers.net " data-image="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/53f8e2c8e4b0d77c2329c334/t/5893cafef5e231c597ae7e25/1486080783281/" data-image-dimensions="2500x1406" data-image-focal-point="0.5,0.5" data-load="false" data-image-id="5893cafef5e231c597ae7e25" data-type="image" src="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/53f8e2c8e4b0d77c2329c334/t/5893cafef5e231c597ae7e25/1486080783281/?format=1000w" /> <p>Slingshot from Backyardbaggers.net</p> <img class="thumb-image" alt=" Morgan with a Shovelhead " data-image="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/53f8e2c8e4b0d77c2329c334/t/5893cbaf20099ef598ec861e/1486093222987/" data-image-dimensions="2500x1406" data-image-focal-point="0.5,0.5" data-load="false" data-image-id="5893cbaf20099ef598ec861e" data-type="image" src="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/53f8e2c8e4b0d77c2329c334/t/5893cbaf20099ef598ec861e/1486093222987/?format=1000w" /> <p>Morgan with a Shovelhead</p> <img class="thumb-image" alt=" Mike (18two4ever) favorite bike of the show. - Lone Star Chopper "El Ray" " data-image="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/53f8e2c8e4b0d77c2329c334/t/5893cd44db29d6ce151889f2/1486081374696/" data-image-dimensions="2500x1875" data-image-focal-point="0.5,0.5" data-load="false" data-image-id="5893cd44db29d6ce151889f2" data-type="image" src="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/53f8e2c8e4b0d77c2329c334/t/5893cd44db29d6ce151889f2/1486081374696/?format=1000w" /> <p>Mike (18two4ever) favorite bike of the show. - Lone Star Chopper "El Ray"</p> <img class="thumb-image" alt=" Board Tracker - floor board controls " data-image="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/53f8e2c8e4b0d77c2329c334/t/5893cf79be6594ef24d73360/1486081929600/" data-image-dimensions="2500x1406" data-image-focal-point="0.5,0.5" data-load="false" data-image-id="5893cf79be6594ef24d73360" data-type="image" src="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/53f8e2c8e4b0d77c2329c334/t/5893cf79be6594ef24d73360/1486081929600/?format=1000w" /> <p>Board Tracker - floor board controls</p> <img class="thumb-image" alt=" EasyRider Chopper with Mike testing it out. " data-image="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/53f8e2c8e4b0d77c2329c334/t/5893d005be6594ef24d73b72/1486082064802/" data-image-dimensions="2500x1406" data-image-focal-point="0.5,0.5" data-load="false" data-image-id="5893d005be6594ef24d73b72" data-type="image" src="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/53f8e2c8e4b0d77c2329c334/t/5893d005be6594ef24d73b72/1486082064802/?format=1000w" /> <p>EasyRider Chopper with Mike testing it out.</p> <img class="thumb-image" alt=" Victory Cross-Country - Corvette inspired twin-turbo " data-image="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/53f8e2c8e4b0d77c2329c334/t/5893d0bdbebafb2e198bf13c/1486082255492/" data-image-dimensions="2500x1875" data-image-focal-point="0.5,0.5" data-load="false" data-image-id="5893d0bdbebafb2e198bf13c" data-type="image" src="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/53f8e2c8e4b0d77c2329c334/t/5893d0bdbebafb2e198bf13c/1486082255492/?format=1000w" /> <p>Victory Cross-Country - Corvette inspired twin-turbo</p> <img class="thumb-image" alt=" Bike Exchange 2017 Street Glide M8 - wrapped in leather with a turbo. " data-image="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/53f8e2c8e4b0d77c2329c334/t/5893d249bf629a3f640d1b67/1486082648680/" data-image-dimensions="2500x1406" data-image-focal-point="0.5,0.5" data-load="false" data-image-id="5893d249bf629a3f640d1b67" data-type="image" src="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/53f8e2c8e4b0d77c2329c334/t/5893d249bf629a3f640d1b67/1486082648680/?format=1000w" /> <p>Bike Exchange 2017 Street Glide M8 - wrapped in leather with a turbo.</p> <img class="thumb-image" alt=" Digger from Sacred Steel " data-image="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/53f8e2c8e4b0d77c2329c334/t/5893d2ad29687fda34b2c728/1486082755565/" data-image-dimensions="2500x1406" data-image-focal-point="0.5,0.5" data-load="false" data-image-id="5893d2ad29687fda34b2c728" data-type="image" src="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/53f8e2c8e4b0d77c2329c334/t/5893d2ad29687fda34b2c728/1486082755565/?format=1000w" /> <p>Digger from Sacred Steel</p> <img class="thumb-image" data-image="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/53f8e2c8e4b0d77c2329c334/t/5893d672d1758efe6714413f/1486083710960/" data-image-dimensions="2500x1406" data-image-focal-point="0.5,0.5" data-load="false" data-image-id="5893d672d1758efe6714413f" data-type="image" src="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/53f8e2c8e4b0d77c2329c334/t/5893d672d1758efe6714413f/1486083710960/?format=1000w" /> <img class="thumb-image" alt=" Indian Lighting Bolt from Indian Motorcycles of Charlotte " data-image="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/53f8e2c8e4b0d77c2329c334/t/5893d71a44024301c31bc8ec/1486083887094/" data-image-dimensions="2500x1875" data-image-focal-point="0.5,0.5" data-load="false" data-image-id="5893d71a44024301c31bc8ec" data-type="image" src="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/53f8e2c8e4b0d77c2329c334/t/5893d71a44024301c31bc8ec/1486083887094/?format=1000w" /> <p>Indian Lighting Bolt from Indian Motorcycles of Charlotte</p> <img class="thumb-image" alt=" Harley sportster with side-car " data-image="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/53f8e2c8e4b0d77c2329c334/t/5893d7bd20099ef598ed2a90/1486084045370/" data-image-dimensions="2500x4444" data-image-focal-point="0.5,0.5" data-load="false" data-image-id="5893d7bd20099ef598ed2a90" data-type="image" src="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/53f8e2c8e4b0d77c2329c334/t/5893d7bd20099ef598ed2a90/1486084045370/?format=1000w" /> <p>Harley sportster with side-car</p> <img class="thumb-image" alt=" The Predater " data-image="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/53f8e2c8e4b0d77c2329c334/t/5893d8c26b8f5b15d0e71231/1486084303429/" data-image-dimensions="2500x1406" data-image-focal-point="0.5,0.5" data-load="false" data-image-id="5893d8c26b8f5b15d0e71231" data-type="image" src="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/53f8e2c8e4b0d77c2329c334/t/5893d8c26b8f5b15d0e71231/1486084303429/?format=1000w" /> <p>The Predater</p> <img class="thumb-image" alt=" The Monster " data-image="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/53f8e2c8e4b0d77c2329c334/t/5893d998d1758efe671466af/1486084525626/" data-image-dimensions="2500x1406" data-image-focal-point="0.5,0.5" data-load="false" data-image-id="5893d998d1758efe671466af" data-type="image" src="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/53f8e2c8e4b0d77c2329c334/t/5893d998d1758efe671466af/1486084525626/?format=1000w" /> <p>The Monster</p> <img class="thumb-image" alt=" Indigo Moon from Sacred Steel " data-image="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/53f8e2c8e4b0d77c2329c334/t/5893db41a5790a9b3a95ac0d/1486084963310/" data-image-dimensions="2500x1406" data-image-focal-point="0.5,0.5" data-load="false" data-image-id="5893db41a5790a9b3a95ac0d" data-type="image" src="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/53f8e2c8e4b0d77c2329c334/t/5893db41a5790a9b3a95ac0d/1486084963310/?format=1000w" /> <p>Indigo Moon from Sacred Steel</p> <img class="thumb-image" alt=" Sacred Steel bike " data-image="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/53f8e2c8e4b0d77c2329c334/t/5893db78e3df28b581048b5b/1486085002727/" data-image-dimensions="2500x4444" data-image-focal-point="0.5,0.5" data-load="false" data-image-id="5893db78e3df28b581048b5b" data-type="image" src="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/53f8e2c8e4b0d77c2329c334/t/5893db78e3df28b581048b5b/1486085002727/?format=1000w" /> <p>Sacred Steel bike</p> <img class="thumb-image" data-image="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/53f8e2c8e4b0d77c2329c334/t/5893ddc11e5b6c451d90a32b/1486085583602/" data-image-dimensions="2500x1406" data-image-focal-point="0.5,0.5" data-load="false" data-image-id="5893ddc11e5b6c451d90a32b" data-type="image" src="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/53f8e2c8e4b0d77c2329c334/t/5893ddc11e5b6c451d90a32b/1486085583602/?format=1000w" /> <img class="thumb-image" alt=" Bike in middle - Willy G first motorcycle " data-image="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/53f8e2c8e4b0d77c2329c334/t/5893de3d29687fda34b34d62/1486085706664/" data-image-dimensions="2500x1406" data-image-focal-point="0.5,0.5" data-load="false" data-image-id="5893de3d29687fda34b34d62" data-type="image" src="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/53f8e2c8e4b0d77c2329c334/t/5893de3d29687fda34b34d62/1486085706664/?format=1000w" /> <p>Bike in middle - Willy G first motorcycle</p> <img class="thumb-image" data-image="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/53f8e2c8e4b0d77c2329c334/t/5893df0de4fcb5b66bf4f167/1486085913456/" data-image-dimensions="2500x1406" data-image-focal-point="0.5,0.5" data-load="false" data-image-id="5893df0de4fcb5b66bf4f167" data-type="image" src="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/53f8e2c8e4b0d77c2329c334/t/5893df0de4fcb5b66bf4f167/1486085913456/?format=1000w" /> <img class="thumb-image" data-image="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/53f8e2c8e4b0d77c2329c334/t/5893df6ff5e231c597af903e/1486086046582/" data-image-dimensions="2500x1406" data-image-focal-point="0.5,0.5" data-load="false" data-image-id="5893df6ff5e231c597af903e" data-type="image" src="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/53f8e2c8e4b0d77c2329c334/t/5893df6ff5e231c597af903e/1486086046582/?format=1000w" /> <img class="thumb-image" data-image="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/53f8e2c8e4b0d77c2329c334/t/5893dfc76a4963a27a566cce/1486086101032/" data-image-dimensions="2500x1406" data-image-focal-point="0.5,0.5" data-load="false" data-image-id="5893dfc76a4963a27a566cce" data-type="image" src="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/53f8e2c8e4b0d77c2329c334/t/5893dfc76a4963a27a566cce/1486086101032/?format=1000w" /> EVENTS: American Flat Track Race - Charlotte, NC April 1, 2017 Moto Vlogger Spring Mountain Ride - April 7, 2017 - Going to be staying in Pigeon Forge, TN. Barber Vintage Festival - October 6th-8th, 2017 - Leeds, Alabama Support the show and receive rewards for your contribution by visiting loudpipes.net/donate.  Patreon 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.Running time:  1 hour 30 minutesQuestions or comments: feedback@rdubstudios.com or theSupport Loud Pipes!

To continue with the Victory Motorcycles farewell, we have someone who is passionate about Victory to bring to you.  Our special guest Lloyd Greer from Lloydz Motorworkz, discusses his passion and experience in the aftermarket world to help improve Victory Motorcycles and build a loyal customer following. Two videos inspired us to reach out to Lloyd for this episode.  Onwards and Upwards and Onwards and Upwards Pt 2 Has 12 motorcycles, but his go to bike is a stripped down Victory Vision which puts out 240HP at the rear wheel! One of his customers is a 78 year young man with a 2013 Victory Cross Country.  A supercharged model that puts out about 200HP with over 63,000 miles on bike. Lloyd is looking for the large front wheel custom trend to pass and thinks the next phase will be the performance Bagger or what he called the "Muscle Bagger". We are fans of the supercharger kit and were pleased to hear that Lloyd makes every part except the supercharger itself, which is from Pro Charger. Has been designing parts for Victory Motorcycles for last 20 years. EVENTS: Easyriders Bike Show Charlotte, NC January 21, 2017 Rolex 24 hours at Daytona - Daytona, FL January 28-29, 2017 American Flat Track Race - Charlotte, NC April 1, 2017 Moto Vlogger Spring Mountain Ride - April 7, 2017 - Going to be staying in Pigeon Forge, TN. Support the show and receive rewards for your contribution by visiting loudpipes.net/donate.  Patreon 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.Running time:  1 hour 17 minutesQuestions or comments: feedback@rdubstudios.com or the Feedback pageSupport Loud Pipes!

In this episode of the Loud Pipes motorcycle podcast the guys talk a little ride planning, bid farewell to Victory Motorcycles, and thoughts on other bikes that could be options other than Harley-Davidson and Indian.The guys start off by breaking the news that Rich and Jon are going to take a little ride down to Daytona for the Rolex 24 hour race at Daytona.Victory Motorcycle closing after 18 years.  The guys talk about the history of Victory, engines, and models they have made over the years.  We share our thoughts on why Polaris shutdown Victory and what be next.  Maybe a new Indian...  This is also part 1 as we have a special guest for the next episode to continue the conversation.We do a little searching and find other manufacturers that you should look at if you don't want to follow everyone else with Harley and Indian bikes.U-Turn:If you listen to the live stream one of Rich's 2017 Predictions was Victory would get some much needed love from Polaris.  Well, he came clean and said he took it out during editing.EVENTS: Easyriders Bike Show Charlotte, NC January 21, 2017 Rolex 24 hours at Daytona - Daytona, FL January 28-29, 2017 American Flat Track Race - Charlotte, NC April 1, 2017 Moto Vlogger Spring Mountain Ride - April 7, 2017 - Going to be staying in Pigeon Forge, TN. Support the show and receive rewards for your contribution by visiting loudpipes.net/donate.  Patreon 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.Running time:  1 hour 02 minutesQuestions or comments: feedback@rdubstudios.com or the Feedback pageSupport Loud Pipes!

In this installment of Loud Pipes we discuss our 2016 predictions and find out who did the best and then we make our 2017 predictions.  There was a little riding over the past week as Rich and Jon meet up for some BBQ at a sweet place - Pik-n-Pig.2016 Predictions Rich: Electric bikes/car sales will decrease due to cheap gas/oil prices - (0) Larger front wheels has hit peak and decrease (1) New custom tread comes out in 2016 (2) Something new from HD - for new/women riders (0) Once ride the Ducati Multistrada enduro but don't like/not for me (2) Jon: Increased range for electric bikes and increase in sales again - (1) Bike manufacturers adding forced induction - (0) Rich ride the Guzzi flying fortress, is happy, and sells the Harley (1) Subaru continues high safety rating (2) Rico will buys Wendy a motorcycle (0) Bryce gets a bike (2) Rico: Indian and Victory increase in number sale (2) Zero leads electric bike sales (0) Scrambler sales order, Ducati, Triumph, (Yamaha next to do a scrambler) (1) Naked bikes - KTM 390 Duke (0) Sportster and Street from HD sales increase. (2) 2017 Predictions Rich: Rico get a bike - on/off road over 250cc Indian does some type of water cooling for touring bikes Conflict between aftermarket modifications and bike warranties around exhaust comes to a head Jon: Rico get a bike... ADV class Harley wins American Flat Track championship. Indian releases a new bike model More vintage style looking bikes Rico: Rich doesn't start project bike Bryce gets a new bike before Rich does There will be no new Bobber style bikes from manufacturers HD puts Mil8 in all bikes except Sportster and Street series Rider of Loud Pipes!: Mark A: Indian will continue expanding its part and accessories line-up HD 2018 will expand the 107 to the Softail and Dyna lines. HD will start to scare away customers if they start to restrict warranty claims on non OEM parts. Micah: Line between ADV/Upright sport touring will continue to blur  More new mini ADV bikes like the G310GS or VStrom 300x Zyon:HD in 2018 will expand the 107 to the Softail and Dyna lines. EVENTS: Easyriders Bike Show Charlotte, NC January 21, 2017 Rolex 24 hours at Daytona - Daytona, FL January 28-29, 2017 American Flat Track Race - Charlotte, NC April 1, 2017 Moto Vlogger Spring Mountain Ride - April 7, 2017 (Location TBD) Support the show and receive rewards for your contribution by visiting loudpipes.net/donate.  Patreon 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.Running time:  1 hour 27 minutesQuestions or comments: feedback@rdubstudios.com or the Feedback pageSupport Loud Pipes!

Last episode of 2016 and we look back and discuss the best moments in our opinion from 2016.  Before getting to the moments we would like to share some stats of our episodes over the past year.  Number of Episodes - 38 (4 of which are specials) and total time 43 hours and 27 minutes.  Also if you are a patreon you have access to an extra 23 episodes which is a total time of 12 hours 04 minutes of content.Defining moments of 2016: Jon drops a bomb - Tells the guys about buying the Spyder Rich rides the Motus MST before Rico and then Rico gets to ride the Motus  MST and MSTR with Lee Conn 2016 Barber Trip and all the events that happened to and from the Vintage Festival at Barber FJ-09 and Rich almost selling the Deuce for it! U-Turn: Kawasaki 1000 SX Mix up, in the U.S. it's the Ninja 1000, thanks Creative Riding for pointing that out Feedback from Larry Lanes from Throttled Podcast in regard to Rich looking for a new saddle for the Deuce EVENTS: Easyriders Bike Show Charlotte, NC January 21, 2017 Rolex 24 hours at Daytona - Daytona, FL January 28-29, 2017 American Flat Track Race - Charlottle, NC April 1, 2017 Moto Vlogger Spring Mountain Ride - April 7, 2017 (Location TBD) Support the show and receive rewards for your contribution by visiting loudpipes.net/donate.  Patreon 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.Running time:  1 hour 44 minutesQuestions or comments: feedback@rdubstudios.com or the Feedback pageSupport Loud Pipes!

We have a fun and interesting show for this installment of Loud Pipes!.  We decided to have fun with the holidays and talk about what we each have on our Christmas wish list.  We also give each other a virtual gift as part of the celebration.Before getting into lists - we have a special offer for our listeners.  If you sign up to support the show on Patreon at the $1 level before January 31st, 2017 we will give you the additional $5 level perks for your first 45 days!Wish List: Rich: Thermal gear to extend riding through winter.  Rich has already purchased items and give review of items as he already tested them out.   Freeze-Out Base Layer Long Johns, Freeze-Out Long Sleeve Top, and Turtle Fur Turtles neck Warmer New seat for Decue - Saddlemen Explorer Seat with Driver Backrest Boots - Men's Cater Performance Boots Bike - MGX-21 Flying Fortress Rico: EVS Comp Jacket Thermal gear from Gatorskin Stage 2 Performance Cams for Roadmaster Bike - BMW R Nine T Jon: Sunshade for WRX Klim K Fifty 1 Jeans Two Brother Racing Black Series Dual Slip-On Exhaust Bike - Triumph Bonneville Bobber Present Time: Jon's virtual gifts for Rich and Rico: Rico - Homebrew starter kit Rich -  FOBO TPM Bike Set Rico's virtual gifts for Jon and Rich: Jon - LED lights for Spyder Rich - bell for the Deuce Rich's virtual gifts for Jon and Rico: Jon - Full cover for Spyder Rico - Gift card as Rico purchased the Stage 2 Performance Cams for Roadmaster. EVENTS: Easyriders Bike Show Charlotte, NC January 21, 2017 Moto Vlogger Spring Mountain Ride - April 7, 2017 (Location TBD) Our smartphone giveaway winner is Barry Boone!  Congrats and enjoy that case.  Support the show and receive rewards for your contribution by visiting loudpipes.net/donate.  Patreon 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.Running time:  1 hour 14 minutesQuestions or comments: feedback@rdubstudios.com or the Feedback pageSupport Loud Pipes!

True to our show name - Loud Pipes - we have a guest for this episode to talk to about motorcycle exhaust.  We are joined by Greg Miranda from Two Brothers Racing.  Greg is the HD account manger and we discuss products from their v-twin line, which is a few years young as well as the more traditional sport bike exhausts. TBR Comp-Series Hand-Crafted V-Twin Exhaust Systems Comp-V Direct V-Stack or High Flow Air Filter System Yamaha Exhaust Systems Suzuki Exhaust Systems Can-Am Exhaust Systems Our TBR pick for Jon :) Stunt rider Tony Carbajal Greg mentioned U-Turn: Going back to episode 64 and a question from a listener asking about Cadillac replacing the Corvette in IMSA racing.  There has been an announcement that Cadillac is coming into IMSA, but not currently replacing CR-7.  Cadillac will be running in the DPi Class.  One of the drivers wheeling the Cadillac at Daytona will be retired NASCAR driver Jeff Gordon. Flat Track racing will be at the Charlotte Speedway on April 1st 2017.  Rich and Jon talk about adding it to 2017 plans. EVENTS: Triumph Bobber Event (by Motorcycles of Charlotte) December 16th, 2016 at Sugar Creek Brewery Easyriders Bike Show Charlotte, NC January 21, 2017 Support the show and receive rewards for your contribution by visitingloudpipes.net/donate.  Patreon 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.Running time:  1 hour 10 minutesQuestions or comments: feedback@rdubstudios.com or the Feedback pageCONTEST TIME!  We are giving away a Legend Gear Smartphone Tasche, which was donated to the show by First Five rider Zyon (Thanks again!) and here is how you enter:Share this post or others from our Facebook page on another motorcycle related Facebook page, group, or your own timeline.  You MUST use the Facebook share feature so that we can track the entries.  We will allow up to five shares from each person and then pick a random number to determine the winner.  If you are not on Facebook, share it on another social media platform and send us an email to the feedback address or our feedback form with evidence of your share. Please check out episode 64 show notes for photosSupport Loud Pipes!

In part two of our ADV demo day review, we decided to get input from a new rider who is a Riders of Loud Pipes - Micah Cooper.  Micah joins Rich, Rico, and Jon to give us his review of the bikes he rode during the Motorcycles of Charlotte ADV demo day.ADV Demo day bikes ridden by Micah: BMW F700GS BMW R nine T Scrambler BMW R 1200 GS Ducati Multistrada 1200 S ADV Demo day bikes ridden by Rich: Triumph Tiger 800 XCa BMW R 1200 GS Adventure Ducati Multistrada 1200 S (more sport touring, the enduro model was not available) BMW S 1000 XR (also more sport touring, Rich just wanted to ride this one)  U-Turn:Victory announced winners of the Operation Octane build off Events: Triumph Bobber Event (by Motorcycles of Charlotte) December 16th, 2016 at Sugar Creek Brewery Easyriders Bike Show Charlotte, NC January 21th, 2017 Support the show and receive rewards for your contribution by visiting loudpipes.net/donate.  Patreon 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.Running time:  1 hour 16 minutesQuestions or comments: feedback@rdubstudios.com or the Feedback pageContest time!  We are giving away a Legend Gear Smartphone Tasche, which was donated to the show by First Five rider Zyon (Thanks again!) and here is how you enter:Share this post or others from our Facebook page on another motorcycle related Facebook page, group, or your own timeline.  You MUST use the Facebook share feature so that we can track the entries.  We will allow up to five shares from each person and then pick a random number to determine the winner.  If you are not on Facebook, share it on another social media platform and send us an email to the feedback address or our feedback form with evidence of your share. Please check out episode 64 show notes for photosSupport Loud Pipes!

Part one of our ADV demo day also brings an ADV ringer to help us discuss the bikes and the ADV experience.  Rich, Jon, and two of the Riders of Loud Pipes members Micah and Titus attended the ADV demo day at Motorcycles of Charlotte.Before getting into show we like to wish everyone in the U.S. a Happy Thanksgiving and be safe while out Black Friday shopping.Our special guest Brian Hunnicutt joins us for our ADV talk.  Brian has a 2013 BMW R1200 GS and has taken his bike not just on-road and off-road, but also on the race track!  Brian enjoys the BMW GS due to the boxer engine, low center of gravity, and all road aspects of the motorcycle. ADV Demo day bikes ridden by Rich: Triumph Tiger 800 XCa BMW R 1200 GS Adventure Ducati Multistrada 1200 S (more sport touring, the enduro model was not available) BMW S 1000 XR (also more sport touring, Rich just wanted to ride this one)  Brian is also a track instructor and Rich gets some pointers on what he needs to prep before he hits the track.Links to some things mentioned by BrianSheetiron 300 Dualsport ride - Oakland Motorcycle ClubBrian riding the Sheet Iron 300 2016 BMW R1200GS'SAnd on a sad note, Brian's crash Sheetiron 300 2016U-Turn:We received some feedback via Facebook from the Creative Riding Motorcycle Podcast and they mentioned that the Harley Street Bob is not a new bike, and was introduced in 2006.  Rico is still not a fan.  Events: Triumph Bobber Event (by Motorcycles of Charlotte) December 19th, 2016 Easyriders Bike Show Charlotte, NC January 21th, 2017 Support the show and receive rewards for your contribution by visiting loudpipes.net/donate.  Patreon 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.Running time:  1 hour 08 minutesQuestions or comments: feedback@rdubstudios.com or the Feedback pageContest time!  We are giving away a Legend Gear Smartphone Tasche, which was donated to the show by First Five rider Zyon (Thanks again!) and here is how you enter:Share this post or others from our Facebook page on another motorcycle related Facebook page, group, or your own timeline.  You MUST use the Facebook share feature so that we can track the entries.  We will allow up to five shares from each person and then pick a random number to determine the winner.  If you are not on Facebook, share it on another social media platform and send us an email to the feedback address or our feedback form with evidence of your share. Please check out episode 64 show notes for photosSupport Loud Pipes!

In this exciting episode the guys have a special guest, cover some listener feedback, and have some fun with race car audio to support Rich's comment about the sound of the Ford GT race car.  The guys also welcome Steve and Tytis as two new members to the Riders of Loud Pipes! and thank them for their support.Also, it's contest time, see bottom of this post for detailsLegUp Landin Gear The guys sit down and chat with Pete Giarrusso from Pete G's Chopper Design Services.  The LegUp Landin Gear system Interview partly inspired by listener feedback.  Thomas writes that he was having trouble holding up his Electra Glide at low speeds and while he is considering a trike, was looking for alternatives.  He is also looking at Spyder's after hearing of Jon's enjoyment of his RSS.   Harley has new bike - Street BobU-Turn: Feedback from Walter that we started to talk about IMSA.  He also mentioned that this could be the last year of Corvettes and that Cadillac would be entering next year on as new platform for GM.  We have found some non-official information around Cadillac is going Prototype racing in 2017, but no information on the Corvette C7.R going anywhere.  Check here for some 2017 silly season update for IMSA racing. We play race car sounds from inside the cars courtesy of the Marshall Pruett podcast and discuss which ones we think sound best Ep62 - Ford GT at COTA - 3.5 liter twin turbo V-6 EP63 - Dodge Viper GT3 - 8.3 liter V-10 EP66 - Aston Martin 6.0 liter V-12 Vantage GT3 EP53 - Porsche 911 GT3R EP61 - Corvette C7.R - 5.5 Liter V-8 Bonus #1: EP50 Bonus #2: EP54 Be sure to also subscribe to The Marshall Pruett Podcast on iTunes and/or Podbean. Head Over to the garage:Rich has been looking into what it will take to R6 on to the track and shares what he has found in regard to gear.Events: ADV ride at Motorcycles of Charlotte November 19th Easyriders Bike Show Charlotte, NC January 21th, 2017 Support the show and receive rewards for your contribution by visiting loudpipes.net/donate.  Patreon 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.Running time:  1 hour 24 minutesQuestions or comments: feedback@rdubstudios.com or the Feedback pageContest time!  We are giving away a Legend Gear Smartphone Tasche, which was donated to the show by First Five rider Zyon (Thanks again!) and here is how you enter:Share this post or others from our Facebook page on another motorcycle related Facebook page, group, or your own timeline.  You MUST use the Facebook share feature so that we can track the entries.  We will allow up to five shares from each person and then pick a random number to determine the winner.  If you are not on Facebook, share it on another social media platform and send us an email to the feedback address or our feedback form with evidence of your share. Here are some pictures of the actual case with an Apple iPhone 6S plus (caseless) for reference: <img data-load="false" data-image="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/53f8e2c8e4b0d77c2329c334/5832699db3db2be72dd9b36a/5832699eb3db2be72dd9b36d/1479698849177/IMG_5257.JPG" data-image-dimensions="2314x2400" data-image-focal-point="0.5,0.5" alt="IMG_5257.JPG" data-click-through-url="" data-type="image" src="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/53f8e2c8e4b0d77c2329c334/5832699db3db2be72dd9b36a/5832699eb3db2be72dd9b36d/1479698849177/IMG_5257.JPG?format=1000w" /><br> <img data-load="false" data-image="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/53f8e2c8e4b0d77c2329c334/5832699db3db2be72dd9b36a/5832699e46c3c4d861892970/1479698850082/IMG_5258.JPG" data-image-dimensions="2500x1932" data-image-focal-point="0.5,0.5" alt="IMG_5258.JPG" data-click-through-url="" data-type="image" src="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/53f8e2c8e4b0d77c2329c334/5832699db3db2be72dd9b36a/5832699e46c3c4d861892970/1479698850082/IMG_5258.JPG?format=1000w" /><br> <img data-load="false" data-image="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/53f8e2c8e4b0d77c2329c334/5832699db3db2be72dd9b36a/583269a0e58c625a73819a90/1479698851605/IMG_5259.JPG" data-image-dimensions="2181x2325" data-image-focal-point="0.5,0.5" alt="IMG_5259.JPG" data-click-through-url="" data-type="image" src="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/53f8e2c8e4b0d77c2329c334/5832699db3db2be72dd9b36a/583269a0e58c625a73819a90/1479698851605/IMG_5259.JPG?format=1000w" /><br> <img data-load="false" data-image="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/53f8e2c8e4b0d77c2329c334/5832699db3db2be72dd9b36a/583269a03e00be4fe4cb67aa/1479698851094/IMG_5261.JPG" data-image-dimensions="2500x2023" data-image-focal-point="0.5,0.5" alt="IMG_5261.JPG" data-click-through-url="" data-type="image" src="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/53f8e2c8e4b0d77c2329c334/5832699db3db2be72dd9b36a/583269a03e00be4fe4cb67aa/1479698851094/IMG_5261.JPG?format=1000w" /><br> <img data-load="false" data-image="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/53f8e2c8e4b0d77c2329c334/5832699db3db2be72dd9b36a/583269a1b3db2be72dd9b3a3/1479698852062/IMG_5262.JPG" data-image-dimensions="1922x2577" data-image-focal-point="0.5,0.5" alt="IMG_5262.JPG" data-click-through-url="" data-type="image" src="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/53f8e2c8e4b0d77c2329c334/5832699db3db2be72dd9b36a/583269a1b3db2be72dd9b3a3/1479698852062/IMG_5262.JPG?format=1000w" /><br> <img data-load="false" data-image="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/53f8e2c8e4b0d77c2329c334/5832699db3db2be72dd9b36a/583269a13e00be4fe4cb67b1/1479698854453/IMG_5263.JPG" data-image-dimensions="2448x3264" data-image-focal-point="0.5,0.5" alt="IMG_5263.JPG" data-click-through-url="" data-type="image" src="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/53f8e2c8e4b0d77c2329c334/5832699db3db2be72dd9b36a/583269a13e00be4fe4cb67b1/1479698854453/IMG_5263.JPG?format=1000w" /><br> <a href="#" class="previous"></a> <a href="#" class="next"></a> Support Loud Pipes!

In this latest installment of the Loud Pipes! Motorcycle Podcast the guys talk about motorcycles from the EICMA show in Milan Italy.  There were so many motorcycles revealed at EICMA that we only picked a few that we feel are the most interesting.Before getting down to business - we would like to take a moment to thank all the veterans that have served our country over the past 240 years.Quick Store update - we had a request for hi-viz shirts, so we had our graphic department work on the request and now have orange and green short/long sleeve shirts.  Also the logo was changed from white/red to gray/black.  So please check out the LoudPipes store. EICMA 2016: Ducati Multistrada 950 and pricing details Ducati 1299 Superleggera (Very limited edition - 500)Also check out the BMW HP4 Race launch video for more carbon fiber goodness Scramblers - Cafe Race and Desert Sled Moto Guzzi V7 III and 50th anniversary of V7 Triumph Street Scrambler Honda CB1100TR Flat-Tracker Concept Zero - They are getting better Kawasaki Z650f Kawasaki Z900 U-Turn: Rich looking at getting on the track at Carolina Motorsport Park Mis-spoke about what Moto Guzzi California engine size Rico test rode.  It was at 1400cc and not a 1200cc. Garage: Planning - choosing a custom style - as Rico said in Episode 62 - please write in your thoughts on a basic style. Rich's brother picked up a 1980 Suzuki GS 850 Rich's brother Kenny picked this up for $100 and it runs!  Suzuki GS 850 GL Auto News:New manufacturer coming into IMSA Weathertech Sports Championship Events:ADV ride at Motorcycles of Charlotte November 19thSupport the show and receive rewards for your contribution by visiting loudpipes.net/donate.  Patreon 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.Running time:  1 hour 13 minutesQuestions or comments: feedback@rdubstudios.com or the Feedback pageSupport Loud Pipes!