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Robin's all in on wrenching as it's time for his GSX-8R's first valve check. Plastics peeled away, the wiring looks like a bowl of ramen and ... what does cam-chain slip sound like? Everything's now at the top end of spec.

Brian demos Triumphs, then wanders into an Indian test ride. He says cruisers still scrape floorboards and drag toes but they have high-quality engines and nice controls. He leads a well-timed Kentucky ride built for short fall days, deer o'clock and tobacco barns full of hemp.

Joanne brings the gear and a clear take on navigation: pick your method. Plan on Furkot and add fuel stops, hotels, bike range and your day length. For rugged dashboards, use Chigee CarPlay/Android units that talk to cameras and TPMS.

Jordan concludes his salute to Bessie Stringfield with real proof. She did work as a civilian courier in Florida during WWII. The Harley-Davidson Museum has dispatch certificates, photos and those white fringe boots.

Speaker Entry:

Robin Dean - 00:03:46
Brian Wringer - 00:04:03
Joanne Donn - 00:40:47
Jordan Liebman - 00:59:43

Episode Page: https://tro.bike/podcast/2025e27/
Music by Rabid Neon and Otis McDonald