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Robin makes quick announcements: podcast transcripts now sync in players like AntennaPod and Cali Superbike School dates are live. Starting in 2026, any America the Beautiful Pass covers two motorcycles per instance. His EICMA picks include the CF Moto Ibex 450, Ducati Diavel V4, Honda's wild V3R 900 e-compressor, MV Agusta Brutale Serie Oro, a track-ready Norton Manx-R and Yamaha's upgraded R7.

Brian sips a gin and tonic by the Dauphin Island view. He agrees with Robin's "don't overthink engines" line but dives into the fun parts, answering questions about fuel stabilizer, brass valve extensions and mysterious Amazon specials. At EICMA, he avoids vaporware and focuses on reality, especially Honda's CB1000 GT, a solid no-pretend tall-rounder.

Joanne arrives with a seam ripper and a sword, warning that Velcro usually fails first on gear. That's often cost-cutting, not necessity so always use warranties. Good Velcro feels different and smart design eliminates reliance on it ... reversed cuffs, better zips and quality hardware show true R&D. For repairs, treat technical gear like tools: use authorized centers for Gore-Tex and key seams and know your YKK zips from bargain-bin zips. Don't fall for fashion marketing that sells photoshoots but delivers hospital bills.

Jordan time-warps to Daytona 1970, tracing the politics and physics of beach racing and the move to 31-degree banking. The U.S. demanded speeds that many European frames and brakes couldn't handle, prompting British consolidation: BSA/Triumph and Norton/AJS/Matchless. He explains Triumph and BSA triples with 120-degree balance, AMA rules shaped by Harley and the transition from KR750 to XR750 as two-strokes were limited, speeds topping 150 mph.

Speaker Entry:

Robin Dean - 00:03:46
Brian Wringer - 00:06:11
Joanne Donn - 00:57:44
Jordan Liebman - 01:18:25

Episode Page: https://tro.bike/podcast/2025e33/
Music by Rabid Neon and Otis McDonald