First order of business is to bring Rico up to speed on the PA road trip.  

• MPC individual trophy was delivered to Dangerous Dave during a dinner meet up at Fegley's Bethlehem Brew Works
• Saturday mountain ride with Dangerous Dave, Zyon, and Chris all Riders of Loud Pipes! members
• New Gold Wing! check out all the detail on this site

• We clowned the Yamaha Venture for a 4700 rpm redline and decided to compare that to HD
• Harley-Davidson Street Glide (2018) makes 111 ft/lbs torque at 3,250 with a 5,500 redline

The criteria was to buy a touring motorcycle with all the bells and whistles and a budget around $30k.

Jon 

• New: 2018 Goldwing!
• Used: BMW K1600 GTL

Rich

• New: BMW K1600 GTL ($27,745 including premium package) 
  • 70ish pounds lighter than the new Wing (772 vs 842 both fueled and ready to ride)
  • 160HP / 129 ft/lbs inline 6 (no numbers on the Wing yet)
  • Front: BMW Motorrad Duolever; central spring strut (take that fancy new Wing)
• Used: 2016 Harley-Davidson FLHTKSE - Screamin Eagle Limited CVO Ebay $30,470

Rico

• 2018 Indian Roadmaster - DUH!
• 2016 BMW C 650 GT Premium

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Running time: 2 hours 20 minutes

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For this episode it is advisable to review the bikes below before or while listening.  We often refer to them by name or number during this episode, so having the visual as you listen may be beneficial.   

• Rico's Cousin joins us to pick Jon's brain about the show and pick our favorites.
• The gallery below has names and or numbers that were called out during the show.

• Ducati is no longer for sale, but it was fun while it lasted

• Rich looks at another sporty touring option after a visit to Motorcycles of Charlotte: Triumph Tiger Explorer XRT (The top of the line on-road edition)

Triumph Tiger Explorer XRT @ Motorcycles of Charlotte

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Running time: 01 hours 08 minutes

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This episode has a more serious tone as we are joined by two members of the Iowa Chapter of B.A.C.A (Bikers Against Child Abuse).  One of the Riders of Loud Pipes (Jebie) is a member of this chapter and wanted us to interview them.

• Mission Statement
• FAQ
• Ammo (Security Officer) - 2009 Victory Jackpot 
• Wrench (PR Rep) - 1997 Vulcan Classic (big bore kit and stroked)
• Only 1 Chapter in Iowa 2 years ago, now there are 6

• AMD custom build competition closes America team at AIMexpo

• Red shift cams for Mil8
• Can-Am 2018 Lineup

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Running time: 01 hours 05 minutes

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We are joined by a guest this week.  Happy Jack is a moto-vlogger and recently had a chance to ride the new Yamaha Venture.  We had a great time discussing the demo ride, his Harley, and the riding that he joined Jon and Rico on during the Homestead Hootenanny. 

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Running time: 01 hours 05 minutes

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We celebrate our three year anniversary with episode 100, recorded at the Thirsty Nomad Brewing Company in Charlotte, NC.  Big thanks to all that rode out with us in person, Mike and Micah from the Riders of Loud Pipes!  Shannon (Apersv) and Tracy who Jon met through Moto Amino, round out the crew at the brewery.  

We had some call in guests as well; Deb (The Fashionista Has an Iron Butt), Bacon's Broken Bits, and Markus from the Riders of Loud Pipes (original First Five member).   Larry from Creative Riding kicked off the party with a nice audio congrats that he sent in advance.

We sincerely thank you all for being a part of the show and we are looking forward to many more! 

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We are one show away from hitting another major milestone, 100 episodes and 3 years doing the LoudPipes Podcast.  Rich and Jon talk a little about plans for episode 100, some Yamaha news, and flat tracking racing.

• Ducati's New V-4 Engine:
  • Ducati unveils a new V-4 Desmosedici Stradale engine. Sound from Ducati's video and sound of outgoing Panigale 
  • Ducati has been running the V-4 engine in MotoGP for the last 10 years
  • There was a very limited street bike in 2007 that was V-4, but this is officially Ducati's first street bike with a V-4
• How good has Indian been in American Flat Track racing:
  • From the club house chat, Rich did some quick research that may surprise you

• Anymore on 2018 Harley Models - Everyone is loving the Fat Bob, except for Rich and we say farewell officially to the V-Rod

• I want the ultimate long distance touring bike.  The more creature comforts the better and have $30K to spend.

• Yamaha releases a new model - Star Eluder
• Yamaha press release states that the Star Venture is delayed until the latter half of December 2017
• Team America seeks a new member

• Ray Price Capital City Bikefest - September 22-24 - Raleigh, North Carolina
• Bucket List Ride (Mini Iron Butt) - October 14th-15th 2017 (Ride from Manteo, NC to Murphy, NC)

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Running time:  01 hour 03 minutes

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Episode 100 and our three year anniversary celebration will take place on Saturday September 9, 2017 @ around 1:30pm at the Thirsty Nomad Brewing Company.  If you plan to be there in person, want to call in, or send a note or audio in advance please contact us on [email protected] before Saturday please! 

Larry from Creative Riding joins us to discuss 2018 Harley-Davidson Motorcycles and brings in a ringer, Super Hooligan racer Chris Wiggins to join in the fun.

• Super Hooligans Championship Series
• SoCal Hooligans
• Speed Merchant
• American Flat Track

2018 Harley-Davidson Models:

• Low Rider
• Fat Bob
• Fat Boy
• Breakout
• Heritage

• Chris was in this video (Heritage Softail)
• Matt Laidlaw has a great video on the new Softail including conversations with some of the engineers. 
• Rusty Butcher

• Ray Price Capital City Bikefest - September 22-24 - Raleigh, North Carolina
• Bucket List Ride (Mini Iron Butt) - October 14th-15th 2017 (Ride from Manteo, NC to Murphy, NC)

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Running time:  01 hour 30 minutes

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The gang is back in full force as everyone returns from vacation, classes, and riding.

• While Jon was riding back from Robbinsville, NC in July with Broncoride, they did a motovlog with Jon about Loud Pipes Podcast,  Check out his channel and the video.
• Jon took a trip to New Bedford, MA with Bobby (Irishman80) from Moto Amino app.  
  • Main reason for trip was to get Fish and Chips from Gene's Famous Seafood, meet other Moto Amino members, and get a photo
  • Total miles for trip: 1,766
  • Total ride time of trip was 70 hours
  • Ten states (North Carolina, Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and Washington DC)
  • Music to listen to while riding - Riders of Loud Pipes! Playlist,  Loud Pipes! R.A.F Designer Mix, and NortEast Ride

Scenario: early 40s rider with 20 years experience. Looking to move from a cruiser to a more sporty bike with touring potential (hard bags). Budget is around $10k and enjoy spirited riding, but this bike will serve no track duty. I ride solo only so no two up consideration. Prefer engine with character to simply the most performance on paper. Dislike chains as final drive.

Jon:

• New: Versys 1000LT $12,999
• Used: 2012 Moto Guzzi Norge 1200GT 8V $7,500

Rico:

• New: Zero FX $9,495 or 3 Honda Grom $3,199
• Used: 2010 BMW F800GS

Rich:

• New: Yamaha FJ-09 $10,699
• Used: 2010 Honda VFR1200F $6,500

• New Harleys - Will talk more in depth next show
• Confederate and zero deal to make electric bikes
• Indian first ever manufacturer title America flat track grand national champ.

• Jon repacked his two brothers racing exhaust as he hit the 5k mile change interval.

• Ray Price Capital City Bikefest - September 22-24 - Raleigh, North Carolina
• Barber Vintage Festival - October 6th-8th, 2017 - Leeds, Alabama - CANCELLED due to personal obligations
• Bucket List Ride (Mini Iron Butt) - October 14th-15th 2017 (Ride from Manteo, NC to Murphy, NC)

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Running time:  01 hour 23 minutes

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Matthew Williams (YouTube: ophbalance, Instagram: ophbalance) returns as guest co-host to update us on his new motorcycle and some recent wrenching. 

Before we started talking bike, Matthew and Rich recall some terrible beers of PA and upstate NY: Milwaukees Best ICE,  Keystone ICE,  Schlitz, Kochs Golden Anniversary

• Matthew picked up a 2005 Honda VTX 1300
• Took on the task of replacing a hybrid battery pack, pic 1, pic 2, pic 3 
• Suzuki Intruder is for sale, but we discuss replacing fork seals
• Things Matthew hates about his motorcycles (all in good fun on YouTube) Intruder, VTX
• Hard bags for the VTX
• Color for Matthew's bike at some point, inspired by the Dodge Indy pace truck edition 
• The Magna is a quite a motorcycle

• John Jones writes in and recommends looking at a Cobrra NEMO 2 for chain oiling
• Rich recalls the Scottoiler from his days with the KLR.
• Harley fine reduced for the illegal tuning devices settlement

• Ray Price Capital City Bikefest - September 22-24 - Raleigh, North Caroliona 
• Barber Vintage Festival - October 6th-8th, 2017 - Leeds, Alabama - CANCELLED due to personal obligations

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Running time:  1 hour 16 minutes

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This week we introduce two new segments to the show, for times when we do not have an event, guest, or other original content style topic.  The news roundup and spend my money segments proved to be good fun the first time out of the gate. 

• Going forward, we plan to cover the news in a rapid fire style.  One person will read the headline and summarize the story.  Everyone else gets 60 seconds to respond and then on to the next topic. 
• Can-AM 10th anniversary models
• Indian has big plans for Sturgis this year
• Royal Riding launches Roadmaster touring seat line
• BMW K1600B demo rides at Sturgis
• 2018 Honda Goldwing speculation

• New segment where we'll take a scenario that we create or from listeners.  We'll weigh all the requirements and provide one new and one used option for each of us on the show.  So a minimum of two bikes (assuming we all pick the same) and a maximum of six bikes to choose from.
• Requirements we need: budget, riding style, solo or two up frequency, any other preferences, any must avoids, and as much detail as you want to provide. 
• First up, someone that may sound familiar to listeners:
  • Early 40's rider with nearly 20 years experience, started on a KLR650 and have ridden a softail Deuce for past 10 years.  Looking for something more sporty and the option for touring (bags).  Looking to keep it around $10k and there is no brand preference.  Also prefer more character to the bike vs. highest specs. 
  • We'll follow up on this in the next couple episodes

• Bacon's Broken Bits wants Rich to ride the Harley Roadster for comparison
• We spend a good amount of time discussing how long it would take for Rich to ride to Costa Rica!

• Ray Price Capital City Bikefest - September 22-24 - Raleigh, North Caroliona 
• Barber Vintage Festival - October 6th-8th, 2017 - Leeds, Alabama - CANCELLED due to personal obligations

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Running time:  1 hour 11 minutes

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