Summary: <p>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 - <a target="_blank" href="http://www.pik-n-pig.com/">Pik-n-Pig</a>.</p><h3>2016 Predictions</h3><ul> <li>Rich:<ul> <li>Electric bikes/<a target="_blank" href="http://insideevs.com/monthly-plug-in-sales-scorecard/">car sales</a> will decrease due to cheap gas/oil prices - (0)</li> <li>Larger front wheels has hit peak and decrease (1)</li> <li>New custom tread comes out in 2016 (2)</li> <li>Something new from HD - for new/women riders (0)</li> <li>Once ride the Ducati Multistrada enduro but don't like/not for me (2)</li> </ul> </li> <li>Jon:<ul> <li>Increased range for electric bikes and increase in sales again - (1)</li> <li>Bike manufacturers adding forced induction - (0)</li> <li>Rich ride the Guzzi flying fortress, is happy, and sells the Harley (1)</li> <li>Subaru continues high safety rating (2)</li> <li>Rico will buys Wendy a motorcycle (0)</li> <li>Bryce gets a bike (2)</li> </ul> </li> <li>Rico:<ul> <li>Indian and Victory increase in number sale (2)</li> <li>Zero leads electric bike sales (0)</li> <li>Scrambler sales order, Ducati, Triumph, (Yamaha next to do a scrambler) (1)</li> <li>Naked bikes - KTM 390 Duke (0)</li> <li>Sportster and Street from HD sales increase. (2)</li> </ul> </li> </ul><h3>2017 Predictions</h3><ul> <li>Rich:<ul> <li>Rico get a bike - on/off road over 250cc</li> <li>Indian does some type of water cooling for touring bikes</li> <li>Conflict between aftermarket modifications and bike warranties around exhaust comes to a head</li> </ul> </li> <li>Jon:<ul> <li>Rico get a bike... ADV class</li> <li>Harley wins American Flat Track championship.</li> <li>Indian releases a new bike model</li> <li>More vintage style looking bikes</li> </ul> </li> <li>Rico:<ul> <li>Rich doesn't start project bike</li> <li>Bryce gets a new bike before Rich does</li> <li>There will be no new Bobber style bikes from manufacturers</li> <li>HD puts Mil8 in all bikes except Sportster and Street series</li> </ul> </li> <li>Rider of Loud Pipes!:<ul> <li>Mark A:<ul> <li>Indian will continue expanding its part and accessories line-up</li> <li>HD 2018 will expand the 107 to the Softail and Dyna lines.</li> <li>HD will start to scare away customers if they start to restrict warranty claims on non OEM parts.</li> </ul> </li> <li>Micah:<ul> <li>Line between ADV/Upright sport touring will continue to blur </li> <li>More new mini ADV bikes like the G310GS or VStrom 300x</li> </ul> </li> <li>Zyon:<ul><li>HD in 2018 will expand the 107 to the Softail and Dyna lines.</li></ul> </li> </ul> </li> </ul><h3><strong>EVENTS:</strong></h3><ul> <li> <a target="_blank" href="https://www.easyridersevents.com/">Easyriders Bike Show</a> Charlotte, NC January 21, 2017</li> <li> <a target="_blank" href="http://www.daytonainternationalspeedway.com/Events/2017/Rolex-24-At-DAYTONA/Rolex-24-At-Daytona.aspx">Rolex 24 hours at Daytona</a> - Daytona, FL January 28-29, 2017</li> <li> <a target="_blank" href="http://www.charlottemotorspeedway.com/tickets/american-flat-track-charlotte-half-mile/">American Flat Track Race</a> - Charlotte, NC April 1, 2017</li> <li>Moto Vlogger Spring Mountain Ride - April 7, 2017 (Location TBD)</li> </ul><p>Support the show and receive rewards for your contribution by visiting <strong><a target="_blank" href="http://www.rdubstudios.com/donate">loudpipes.net/donate</a></strong>. <strong><a target="_blank" href="http://patreon.com/rdubstudios">Patreon</a></strong> 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 27 minutes</p><p>Questions or comments: feedback@rdubstudios.com or the <strong><a href="https://rdubstudios.squarespace.com/feedback2">Feedback page</a></strong></p><p><a href="https://www.loudpipes.net/donate" rel="payment">Support Loud Pipes!</a></p>
