Summary: <p>We score our 2017 motorcycle predictions and make new ones for 2018. There is an update on the R6 build and the 2017 year of beer compilation following this episode audio. </p><h3>Predictions</h3><p>First up, scoring 2017 predictions from <a target="_blank" href="https://www.rdubstudios.com/loudpipes/70-2017-motorcycle-predictions">episode 70</a>:</p><p><strong>Scoring:</strong></p><ul> <li>2 points: correct prediction, unanimous among the group or evidence to prove it</li> <li>1 point: yeah you were on the right path, but not 100% or cannot prove or not unanimous</li> <li>0 points: you were just wrong</li> </ul><h3>2017:</h3><p><strong>Rich:</strong></p><ul> <li>(0) Rico gets a bike - on/off road over 250cc</li> <li>(0) Indian does some type of water cooling for touring bikes</li> <li>(0) Conflict between aftermarket modifications and bike warranties around exhaust comes to a head</li> </ul><p><strong>Jon:</strong></p><ul> <li>(0) Rico get a bike... ADV class</li> <li>(0) Harley wins American Flat Track championship.</li> <li>(2) Indian releases a new bike model</li> <li>(2) More vintage style looking bikes</li> </ul><p><strong>Rico:</strong></p><ul> <li>(2) Rich doesn't start project bike</li> <li>(0) Bryce gets a new bike before Rich does</li> <li>(0) There will be no new Bobber style bikes from manufacturers</li> <li>(2) HD puts Mil8 in all bikes except Sportster and Street series</li> </ul><p><strong>Rider of Loud Pipes!:</strong></p><p><strong>Mark A</strong></p><ul> <li>(2) Indian will continue expanding its part and accessories line-up</li> <li>(2) HD 2018 will expand the 107 to the Softail and Dyna lines.</li> <li>(0) HD will start to scare away customers if they start to restrict warranty claims on non OEM parts.</li> </ul><p><strong>Micah:</strong></p><ul> <li>(2) Line between ADV/Upright sport touring will continue to blur</li> <li>(2) More new mini ADV bikes like the G310GS or VStrom 300x</li> </ul><p><strong>Zyon:</strong></p><ul><li><p>(2) HD in 2018 will expand the 107 to the Softail and Dyna lines.</p></li></ul><h3>2018:</h3><p><strong>Rich:</strong></p><ul> <li>The pace of new motorcycle models slows (by 20%)</li> <li>Harley-Davidson revamps the Sportster line and perhaps a new engine</li> <li>Harley-Davidson announces or releases an ADV class bike </li> <li>Harley-Davidson announces production details for the LiveWire!</li> <li>Three or more bikes purchased in the Rider of Loud Pipes Clubhouse</li> </ul><p><strong>Jon:</strong></p><ul> <li>Can-AM will announce a spyder under $10k</li> <li>Another manufacturer will release a turbo or supercharged bike to match what Kawasaki is doing</li> <li>Rich gets R6 on the track and falls in love with doing track days</li> <li>Helmet manufacturers add head up displays, units will hit the market and make riders safer</li> <li>Harley-Davidson will reduce a new model (way to reach Jon)</li> <li>Indian Motorcycle will win the American Flat Track series</li> </ul><p><strong>Rico:</strong></p><ul> <li>More retro cafe racer style and naked motorcycles</li> <li>More scrambler and sport touring motorcycles</li> <li>Smaller brands getting into the bobber, scrambler, cafe game</li> <li>More range and presence for electric motorcycles</li> <li>More retro models for Kawasaki</li> <li>electric cruiser comes to market<ul><li> <a target="_blank" href="http://brutusmotorcycle.com/brutusV9.html">This may have already happened</a> :) </li></ul> </li> </ul><p><strong>Rider of Loud Pipes!:</strong></p><p><strong>Chris (Slacker):</strong></p><ul> <li>By the end of 2018 Jon will have a motorcycle in his garage (as in 2 wheels)</li> <li>Rico will buy a bunch of Honda Groms and invite the clubhouse down to CR to film an episode of "Ride with Rico Hogan."</li> </ul><p><strong>Zyon:</strong></p><ul> <li>HD redesigns the sportster platform, mainly meaning a new power plant</li> <li>One of the big 5 (Honda, HD, Indian, Kawasaki, or Yamaha) bring a full electric model to market</li> <li>Zyon ends the year with a Guzzi in his garage (bonus)</li> </ul><h3>Garage</h3><ul dir="ltr"> <li>R6 forks are back together with new seals, bushing, upgraded springs, and back on the bike.</li> <li>YouTube channels used for inspiration and tips<ul> <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vrmYJgcGX30">Delboy's Garage, How-To replace regular type fork seals.</a></li> <li><a target="_blank" href="https://www.youtube.com/user/CatalystReactionSBW">Dave Moss Tuning</a></li> <li><a target="_blank" href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3s6-k8S8pX2JzeRzYS24UQ">Speed & Noise for riding tips</a></li> </ul> </li> </ul><p><strong>Support the show and receive rewards for your contribution by visiting <a target="_blank" href="http://www.rdubstudios.com/donate">loudpipes.net/donate</a>. <a target="_blank" href="http://patreon.com/rdubstudios">Patreon</a> is our focus and is an ongoing support model. 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