Bob Eggstein sells Harley, Indian, AND Triumph under one roof at Keystone Harley-Davidson. Tonight the man who profits from all three settles the rivalry — live.A 25-year banker who walked away to buy a Harley dealership, Bob sits on the NPDA board and sees the whole industry from the inside. We get into Indian vs. Harley vs. Triumph, what dealers really think of new riders, and where the motorcycle business is headed.Drop your questions in the chat — we take them live.#harleydavidson #indianmotorcycle #triumphmotorcycles #motorcyclepodcast #throttleandiron🏍 THROTTLE & IRONWebsite: https://throttleandiron.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThrottleAndIronEtsy shop: https://throttleandiron.etsy.comRide with us on Riser: https://wg9mw.app.goo.gl/tfW7📱 CARPLAYWireless CarPlay adapter: https://amzn.to/3RQPgo21Mii Bluetooth adapter (wireless audio receiver): https://amzn.to/4iMPl74🎥 RIDE + CAMERA GEARCardo Packtalk Edge: https://cardosystems.rfrl.co/xqww8Insta360 Ace Pro: https://amzn.to/3X8MZ9NInsta360 Ace Pro mic adapter: https://amzn.to/4emVJ3tInsta360 Ace/Ace Pro standard mount: https://amzn.to/3T9kPKOInsta360 Mini 2-in-1 tripod: https://amzn.to/3yVYWb3Anker Zolo power bank: https://amzn.to/3MrPY8s🎙 PODCAST RIGCanon R8: https://amzn.to/4gyJK4ECanon lens: https://amzn.to/3TxahFBRØDECaster Pro II: https://amzn.to/3MSp8XlShure SM7B mic: https://amzn.to/3XutFnT🛠 TOOLS WE USETaja AI: https://www.taja.ai/?via=christopher-mitchellEcamm Live: https://www.ecamm.com/mac/ecammlive/?fp_ref=christopher41Some links above are affiliate links — they cost you nothing and help keep the show on the road. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.

Discover the latest in motorcycle culture with Throttle & Iron as we explore app updates and the buzz around Sturgis 2026. This episode features discussions with passionate riders and community members, diving into the features of our new app that connects riders on their journeys.

In this episode:

- Updates on the Throttle & Iron app and its new features

- Plans for Sturgis 2026 and what to expect

- Insights into upcoming guests and their contributions to the podcast

- The importance of community in the biking world

- Personal stories and experiences shared by hosts and listeners alike

Competition on the showroom floor. Friendship beyond it.This Tuesday on Throttle & Iron, we’re bringing together two respected motorcycle dealership owners who represent different brands—but share the same passion for motorcycles and the riding community.Join Chris Watts and George Gatto for a candid conversation about the motorcycle industry, the relationships behind the brands, and why the things that unite riders matter more than the badges on the tank.We’ll discuss:* 🏍️ Indian vs. Harley—from the dealership perspective* 🤝 How two competing dealership owners became real-life friends* 📈 The future of the motorcycle industry* 👥 Building stronger riding communities* 💬 Live audience Q&A* 🔥 Honest, unscripted conversationThis isn’t a debate.It’s two friends talking motorcycles.Whether you ride an Indian, Harley, Honda, Yamaha, Kawasaki, BMW, Ducati, KTM, Triumph—or anything on two wheels—you belong here.Ride Hard. Talk Loud. Live Free.📅 Tuesday, June 30🕗 8:00 PM Eastern📍 Live on the Throttle & Iron YouTube ChannelBring your questions and join us live!#ThrottleAndIron #MotorcyclePodcast #IndianMotorcycle #HarleyDavidson #RideYourRide #MotorcycleCommunity #LivePodcast #BikerLife #MotorcycleIndustry #Motorcycles▶ Watch the full podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@ThrottleandIron🏍 THROTTLE & IRONWebsite: https://throttleandiron.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThrottleAndIronEtsy shop: https://throttleandiron.etsy.comRide with us on Riser: https://wg9mw.app.goo.gl/tfW7📱 CARPLAYWireless CarPlay adapter: https://amzn.to/3RQPgo21Mii Bluetooth adapter (wireless audio receiver): https://amzn.to/4iMPl74🎥 RIDE + CAMERA GEARCardo Packtalk Edge: https://cardosystems.rfrl.co/xqww8Insta360 Ace Pro: https://amzn.to/3X8MZ9NInsta360 Ace Pro mic adapter: https://amzn.to/4emVJ3tInsta360 Ace/Ace Pro standard mount: https://amzn.to/3T9kPKOInsta360 Mini 2-in-1 tripod: https://amzn.to/3yVYWb3Anker Zolo power bank: https://amzn.to/3MrPY8s🎙 PODCAST RIGCanon R8: https://amzn.to/4gyJK4ECanon lens: https://amzn.to/3TxahFBRØDECaster Pro II: https://amzn.to/3MSp8XlShure SM7B mic: https://amzn.to/3XutFnT🛠 TOOLS WE USETaja AI: https://www.taja.ai/?via=christopher-mitchellEcamm Live: https://www.ecamm.com/mac/ecammlive/?fp_ref=christopher41Some links above are affiliate links — they cost you nothing and help keep the show on the road. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.

Competition on the showroom floor. Friendship beyond it.This Tuesday on Throttle & Iron, we’re bringing together two respected motorcycle dealership owners who represent different brands—but share the same passion for motorcycles and the riding community.Join Chris Watts and George Gatto for a candid conversation about the motorcycle industry, the relationships behind the brands, and why the things that unite riders matter more than the badges on the tank.We’ll discuss:* 🏍️ Indian vs. Harley—from the dealership perspective* 🤝 How two competing dealership owners became real-life friends* 📈 The future of the motorcycle industry* 👥 Building stronger riding communities* 💬 Live audience Q&A* 🔥 Honest, unscripted conversationThis isn’t a debate.It’s two friends talking motorcycles.Whether you ride an Indian, Harley, Honda, Yamaha, Kawasaki, BMW, Ducati, KTM, Triumph—or anything on two wheels—you belong here.Ride Hard. Talk Loud. Live Free.📅 Tuesday, June 30🕗 8:00 PM Eastern📍 Live on the Throttle & Iron YouTube ChannelBring your questions and join us live!#ThrottleAndIron #MotorcyclePodcast #IndianMotorcycle #HarleyDavidson #RideYourRide #MotorcycleCommunity #LivePodcast #BikerLife #MotorcycleIndustry #Motorcycles▶ Watch the full podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@ThrottleandIron🏍 THROTTLE & IRONWebsite: https://throttleandiron.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThrottleAndIronEtsy shop: https://throttleandiron.etsy.comRide with us on Riser: https://wg9mw.app.goo.gl/tfW7📱 CARPLAYWireless CarPlay adapter: https://amzn.to/3RQPgo21Mii Bluetooth adapter (wireless audio receiver): https://amzn.to/4iMPl74🎥 RIDE + CAMERA GEARCardo Packtalk Edge: https://cardosystems.rfrl.co/xqww8Insta360 Ace Pro: https://amzn.to/3X8MZ9NInsta360 Ace Pro mic adapter: https://amzn.to/4emVJ3tInsta360 Ace/Ace Pro standard mount: https://amzn.to/3T9kPKOInsta360 Mini 2-in-1 tripod: https://amzn.to/3yVYWb3Anker Zolo power bank: https://amzn.to/3MrPY8s🎙 PODCAST RIGCanon R8: https://amzn.to/4gyJK4ECanon lens: https://amzn.to/3TxahFBRØDECaster Pro II: https://amzn.to/3MSp8XlShure SM7B mic: https://amzn.to/3XutFnT🛠 TOOLS WE USETaja AI: https://www.taja.ai/?via=christopher-mitchellEcamm Live: https://www.ecamm.com/mac/ecammlive/?fp_ref=christopher41Some links above are affiliate links — they cost you nothing and help keep the show on the road. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.Chapters0:00 Welcome to Throttle & Iron0:40 Community Engagement6:52 Indian vs. Harley Debate19:39 Personal Stories from Dealers32:26 The State of the Industry47:58 Market Dynamics and Sales59:53 Hiring Challenges in Dealerships1:10:35 Rider Culture and Community Events1:25:29 Future of Indian Motorcycles1:34:39 IMRG and Dealership Support1:46:30 Leadership in the Motorcycle Industry1:46:50 Wrap-Up and Final Thought

Discover the latest in motorcycle culture with Throttle & Iron as we explore app updates and the buzz around Sturgis 2026. This episode features discussions with passionate riders and community members, diving into the features of our new app that connects riders on their journeys.

In this episode:

- Updates on the Throttle & Iron app and its new features

- Plans for Sturgis 2026 and what to expect

- Insights into upcoming guests and their contributions to the podcast

- The importance of community in the biking world

- Personal stories and experiences shared by hosts and listeners alike

What drives motorcycle riders to defend their favorite brands?Is it freedom? Passion? Performance? History? Or something deeper?This week on Throttle & Iron, we’re diving into the motorcycle lifestyle, brand loyalty, social media debates, and how competition—both on the road and in King of the Baggers—continues to shape the riding community.Whether you ride an Indian, Harley-Davidson, Honda, BMW, Kawasaki, Yamaha, Suzuki, or anything in between, this conversation is for you.🏍️ LIVE Tuesday at 8 PM ESTTopics include:• Brand loyalty and motorcycle culture• King of the Baggers racing• Social media and keyboard warriors• Competition and innovation• Why riders become passionate about their motorcycles• Can we disagree and still ride together?Ride Hard. Talk Loud. Live Free.👇 Join the conversation live and tell us what you ride.#ThrottleAndIron #MotorcycleLifestyle #KingOfTheBaggers #IndianMotorcycle #HarleyDavidson #Motorcycles #RideYourRide #BaggerRacing #LivePodcast

This week on the Throttle & Iron Motorcycle Podcast, it’s just the three of us and we’ve got a lot to cover.Indian Motorcycle just dropped a new short that appears to take direct aim at Harley-Davidson, and the timing couldn’t be more interesting. With King of the Baggers heading to Mid-Ohio and the competition on and off the track heating up, we discuss whether this rivalry is entering a new chapter and what it means for the future of the motorcycle industry.We’re also catching up with Max after his Route 66 adventure. He’ll be sharing photos, stories from the road, and some of the moments that made the trip unforgettable.We’ll also talk about:• King of the Baggers at Mid-Ohio• Indian vs. Harley-Davidson• The Durango Rendezvous• Route 66 travel stories and photos• Recent motorcycle news• What’s happening around the motorcycle community• And whatever else comes up along the wayTwo iconic brands.One passionate community.And a rivalry that may be shaping the future of motorcycling.Join us LIVE Tuesday, June 9th at 8:00 PM Eastern.Ride Hard. Talk Loud. Live Free.#IndianMotorcycle #HarleyDavidson #KingOfTheBaggers #Route66 #MotorcyclePodcast #ThrottleAndIron #IndianPursuit #IndianChallenger #BaggerRacing #MotorcycleCommunity #MidOhio #RideHardTalkLoudLiveFree

Join Chris and Les live as we recap an unforgettable week on the road.We'll discuss our Route 66 adventure, the rain, the stops, and what we learned along the way. We'll also share our experience getting ECU tunes at Music City Indian in Nashville, including the cost, performance changes, and whether we think the upgrade is worth it.We'll break down the latest King of the Baggers race results and discuss the recent rule changes that continue to fuel the Indian vs. Harley debate.We'll also talk about Mike Kennedy and the future direction of Indian Motorcycle, along with the realities of starting and growing a motorcycle YouTube channel.And yes... we'll tell the story of how an 8mm kidney stone changed the entire trip.Topics:🏍️ Route 66 Recap🏍️ Music City Indian ECU Tunes🏁 King of the Baggers Results🏍️ Indian's Future Under Mike Kennedy📹 YouTube Reality Check🚑 The 8mm Kidney Stone StoryRide Hard. Talk Loud. Live Free.🌐 https://throttleandiron.com🛒 https://shop.throttleandiron.com📋 https://throttleandiron.com/guess-application/#ThrottleAndIron #Route66 #IndianMotorcycle #KingOfTheBaggers #MusicCityIndian #PowerPlus112 #IndianPursuit #MotorcyclePodcast #MotorcycleLife #YouTubeCreat

Tonight on Throttle & Iron, we sit down with legendary custom motorcycle seat builder Alligator Bob for a live conversation about craftsmanship, culture, and decades of stories from the motorcycle world.

From handcrafted seats and exotic leatherwork to building for everyday riders, custom builders, celebrities, and passionate motorcycle enthusiasts, Bob shares what goes into making a seat that looks right, feels right, and lasts.

We talk about:

• Custom motorcycle seat craftsmanship
• Leather and exotic materials
• Motorcycle culture and rider stories
• What makes a truly comfortable custom seat
• The evolution of motorcycle customization
• Live questions from the Throttle & Iron community

Ride hard. Talk loud. Live free.

Website: https://throttleandiron.com
YouTube: @throttleandiron

This week on Throttle & Iron, we’re talking King of the Baggers rule changes and what they could mean for Harley-Davidson, Indian Motorcycle, and the future of bagger racing.

We also get into the Route 66 “The Legend Never Dies” tour with RidingFish and The Bearded Bobber, plus the motorcycle news and rider stories that have the community talking.

Topics include:

• King of the Baggers rule changes
• Harley-Davidson and Indian bagger racing
• Route 66 touring stories
• Bagger and touring motorcycle news
• Real talk from the Throttle & Iron crew

Ride hard. Talk loud. Live free.

Podcast Prep: https://throttleandiron.com/prep/
Guest Application: https://throttleandiron.com/guess-application/
Website: https://throttleandiron.com
YouTube: @throttleandiron