Summary: Episode 111 – It was a bit facetious. April 22, 2012 This week we talk about the (apparently?) finalized Audi-Ducati deal. Chris is convinced the status-quo will continue being all quoey, while James thinks there’s going to be some change. Good? Bad? Time will tell. I don’t think the guys need to enter a to-the-death cage match to prove who’s right. Probably for the best. We don’t have any mops around the Pace studios to clean up the mess. Ryca gets right on with documenting the new street tracker build and it’s shaping up nicely! Check it out. Also, it’s like zip car for scooters. Good idea? Only San Francisco will know for sure. We have high hopes for this venture, and maybe this could set a trend for the future. News: Audi/Ducati deal is done? http://www.telegraph.co.uk/motoring/motorbikes/9213571/Audi-buys-Ducati-for-708-million.html “…especially as VAG has shown it’s capable of understanding and respecting the values of the various brands it holds.†Ryca Street Tracker Build http://rycamotors.com/new/street-tracker-build/ Scooter Share. Good idea? http://www.motorcycledaily.com/2012/04/scooter-share-the-next-big-thing/ Links: Cafe Racer Podcast – www.caferacerpodcast.com KTM parts fiche – http://www.ktm-parts.com/ Chad Bolling’s scooter blog discussion – http://advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=661436 Jeff Kuhne’s video of a bike crash – http://youtu.be/Oqr-edYYYGw PacSafe – http://pacsafe.com/ Rok Straps – http://www.rokstraps.com/ Feedback: Motorcycle Girl (Celeste) Kurt Wahtera Eric Shelton – (discussing standards) James Chris Ashmore (two emails here) David Maas Chad Bolling Roland Canon Jeff Kuhne Colleen First Paul Manson (Facebook)
