41: Harley Davidson Demo Rides and Do Helmets and Technology Mix?




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Summary: <p>In this episode we are still without Rico, but he will be back for episode 42.  So Rich and Jon invited another podcaster, Kevin McKinney from the <a target="_blank" href="http://throttledpodcast.com/">Throttled Podcast</a>. </p><p><strong>Reminder of our long ride contest.  Send us your planned destinations of what you consider a long ride to feedback@rdubstudios.com or use our <a href="http://www.rdubstudios.com/feedback2">feedback page</a>.  We'll also draw two names from the responses and send you a Loud Pipes t-shirt.  Submission deadline is May 1, 2016.</strong></p><p>A big thanks to our second Patreon supporter who recently joined us for the monthly Patreon production meeting and we had a blast!  Don't miss out on the next one, check out our <a target="_blank" href="http://patreon.com/rdubstudios">Patreon page</a> for details.  There are also three more "first five" t-shirts remaining at a special $5/month level as of this episode.</p><h3><strong>U-TURN:</strong></h3><ul><li> <p><span> </span><a target="_blank" href="http://www.indianmotorcycle.com/en-us/project-scout">Indian Project Scout</a> - Indian has announced the winners</p> <ul> <li>Winner: <a target="_blank" href="http://www.indianmotorcycle.com/en-us/project-scout/details/tribute-to-the-legend">BOARDTRACKER</a> Motos Illimitees (translates to Bikes Unlimited)</li> <li>Fan Favorite: <a target="_blank" href="http://www.indianmotorcycle.com/en-us/project-scout/details/the-beat-of-yesterday-and-today">Fusion!</a>  - also LoudPipes! pick from our friends at Indian Motorcycle of Charlotte</li> <li>Builders Choice: <a target="_blank" href="http://www.indianmotorcycle.com/en-us/project-scout/details/ol-71">OL' 71</a> - Heritage Indian Motorcycles of Northwest Arkansas</li> </ul> </li></ul><h3><strong>NEW TOPICS:</strong></h3><ul> <li>Rich attended a Harley-Davidson demo day and gave us a quick review of the following bikes:<ul> <li><a target="_blank" href="http://www.harley-davidson.com/en_US/Motorcycles/cvo-street-glide.html">CVO Street Glide</a></li> <li><a target="_blank" href="http://www.harley-davidson.com/en_US/Motorcycles/road-glide-special.html">Road Glide Special</a></li> <li><a target="_blank" href="http://www.harley-davidson.com/en_US/Motorcycles/cvo-pro-street-breakout.html">CVO Pro Street Breakout</a></li> <li>Rich took video and plans to give more details on the bikes, so keep an eye out on<a target="_blank" href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOcH8btwobKSwBV5VUyt8xA"> RDub Studios YouTube channel</a> </li> </ul> </li> <li>Kevin rented an Indian Chieftain while in Las Vegas.  Overall bike was good, but was a little uncomfortable due to his height, placement of the floor broads, and handlebars</li> <li>Rich has completed and released the video from <a target="_blank" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f8akKZ4wSPM">EasyRiders 2016 Bike Show Tour in Charlotte, NC</a>.  If you are a Patreon supporter, then you've had access to this video for the past two weeks. :)</li> <li>New Technology - the guys talk about helmets that offer riders either communications, cameras, and even HUD<ul> <li> <a target="_blank" href="http://www.skully.com/">Skully</a> helmet offers 180 degrees, turn by turn for navigation, music, etc.  Cost for this helmet is $1500</li> <li>BMW has <a target="_blank" href="http://www.cycleworld.com/2016/01/08/bmw-head-up-display-hud-motorcycle-helmet-technology-introduced-at-consumer-electronics-show/">HUD</a> and it will integrate with a BMW motorcycle</li> <li>Samsung has came up with a smart windshield.  Our guest Kevin from the <a target="_blank" href="http://throttledpodcast.com/episode-021-renting-a-motorcycle-and-wind-buffeting/">throttled podcast</a> recently covered this topic, check it out for more detail</li> <li> <a target="_blank" href="http://www.motorcycle.com/products/worlds-smartest-helmet-the-ic-r-from-intelligent-cranium-helmets">Cranium Helmets</a> currently only a prototype and similar to the Skully helmet.  Differs in that is had dual projectors and 210 degree camera coverage</li> <li> <a target="_blank" href="http://www.asphaltandrubber.com/products/bell-360fly-360-4k-video-helmet/">Bell </a>has developed a helmet with a 360 degree camera</li> <li>Sena - <a target="_blank" href="http://www.sena.com/product-category/motorcycles-powersports/smart-helmet/">Smart Helmet</a><ul> <li> Rich finally install Sena 20s on his helmet and tested it out.  Over all Rich says its working ok, but still needs adjustments</li> <li>Rich would like to get the <a target="_blank" href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00I03984S/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&amp;colid=OMUBBC2SJJQ4&amp;coliid=I3N14ADRQO6HO4">Sena Bluetooth pack for the GoPro</a>. </li> </ul> </li> </ul> </li> </ul><h3><strong>Events:</strong></h3><p>Upcoming events that one or more Loud Pipes! members plan on attending: </p><ul> <li> <a target="_blank" href="http://www.charlotte-autofair.com/">Charlotte AutoFair (April 7th-10th, 2016)</a> </li> <li>Moto Vlogging Meetup - May 20th-22nd.</li> <li> <a target="_blank" href="http://www.barbermuseum.org/events/barber-vintage-festival/">12th Annual Barber Vintage Festival (October 7th-9th, 2016)</a>   </li> </ul><p>Visit <strong><em><a href="http://rdubstudios.com/donate">RDubStudios.com/donate</a></em> </strong>if you would like to support and help us improve the show or better yet visit our<em> <a target="_blank" href="http://patreon.com/rdubstudios">Patreon page</a></em> where your contribution will help us achieve our goals and there are rewards for you at different pledge levels.</p><p>Running time: 1 hour 31 minutes</p><p>Questions or comments: <a target="_blank" href="mailto:feedback@rdubstudios.com">feedback@rdubstudios.com</a> or the <a href="https://rdubstudios.squarespace.com/feedback2">Feedback page</a></p><p><a href="https://www.loudpipes.net/donate" rel="payment">Support Loud Pipes!</a></p>