Throttled Motorcycle Podcast

Throttled Motorcycle Podcast episodes:

• 06.01.2021

  Episode 268: Health of the Motorcycle Market

  Larry excuses his not riding on “having” to babysit his grandson. Kevin did a short 30 mile ride. Going to the News we discuss Harley Davidson earnings report, which seemed to be encouraging…...

  
• 04.23.2021

  Episode 266 : Let's go look for meteors!

  Kevin helps out some new rider coaches.  Larry did a little riding in West Marin.   Tom scooted some errands. One of the listener’s mentions a Gymkhana event and we discuss what that entails. News: We discuss...

  
• 04.23.2021

  Episode 265 : We don't know what to talk about!

  It's Kevin Tom and Larry tonight. We don’t know what to talk about, but we talk anyway.. Larry mentions his ride with Brian H up to Lake Berryessa in Napa,  and trying out Brian’s BMW 310GS.  Brian...

  
• 03.19.2021

  Episode 264 : Have we found the Sportster replacement?

  Remember, its all Chris’ fault. Anyway, we have decided that we won’t be competing as a podcast team this year in the Motorcycle Podcaster’s Challenge, but welcome listeners who want to participate. Zach has decided to lead the Throttled...

  
• 03.12.2021

  Episode 263 : Common mistakes we see riders make.

  Larry shows up unexpectedly, recently returned from his visit with his new grandson.  Tom has technical difficulties, but is here, mostly. Rides: Kevin rode to a class he taught, Tom had a nice long midweek...

  
• 03.10.2021

  Episode 262 : Yeah, we discuss the Pan America.

  As usual, we discuss our rides: Larry sees a stallion!  Tom rode with a group.   Chris didn’t ride, but instead watched and enjoyed the Long Way Up.  Kevin ran some errands on his bike Kevin and...

  
• 03.05.2021

  Episode 261 : What would you do differently?

  Larry is away expecting his 1st grandchild. Kevin mentions there will be no show March 21st and maybe March 28th. Its Kevin, Tom, and Chris this week. Kevin didn’t ride, but did some maintenance on his bikes. ...

  
• 02.20.2021

  Episode 260 : Is it Time for Motorcycle Trade Shows to End

  We’re going “au natural” this week, just Kevin and Larry In a rare and exciting opening, the Throttled Podcast begins with absolutely no sound!  Check it out. Larry rides a bit in West Marin, Kevin...

  
• 01.28.2021

  Episode 258 : Wired in Accessories

  Its Kevin, Larry, and Tom tonight.  Chris is busy with his new jeep, we think. Larry’s doing nice, short rides.  Chris not so much this week.  Kevin, too, having fun locally, discovering new connections. Tom mentions his...

  
• 01.24.2021

  Episode 256 : Can you be honest about your ride?

  We’re all here today! Chris has a senior moment, trying to remember his rides last week.   The rest of us didn’t ride much. We proceed to Ruthlessly Honest evaluations of our own motorcycles.  ...

  
• 01.23.2021

  Episode 255 : It's 2021 Y'all

  Its 2021! After talking about our holidays and rides, we got into things we got for our motorcycles over the Holidays, and what we wanted to get. We then talked about trips we are hoping...

  
• 01.22.2021

  Episode 254 : Last Minute or Late Gift Ideas

  In our greetings to each other we get into the topic of who would ride and in how low a temperature.   This leads to sharing of the rides last week that we did or didn’t do. ...

  
• 12.23.2020

  Episode 253 : IMS just got Interesting.

  The four of us together again! 1st how we are and where we’ve ridden. Chris is thinking about a track bike. News: Is the Honda 1100 Rebel the greatest Rebel ever? Two Long...

  
• 12.15.2020

  Episode 252 : 37 Thousand Mile Service Interval

  This week Tom got to sit on the BMW R18 and will gives his thoughts. He also attended an Indian demo day and rode a FTR1200S, Challenger Dark Horse, Chieftain, and Scout News: We have got to...

  
• 12.15.2020

  Episode 251 : What's up with Kawasaki?

  Rides: Larry rides to Pt. Reyes Station,   Chris talks about his last track day,   Kevin did some instructor coaching. News: Is this the end for Kawasaki Motorcycles?   we discuss the latest news about...

  
• 12.04.2020

  Episode 250 : Wow...I would have never.

  Celebrating our 250th episode and 5 years of podcasting! Tom and Kevin survive hurricane Zeta. We debate when Xmas hype should start. Kevin requests moonshine cocktail recipes. Rides: Tom did a few errand rides, including a theme...

  
• 12.03.2020

  Episode 249 : Does the riding you do determine your bike?

  It's just Tom and Kevin today.  Tom did nice midweek ride in the mountains, about 200 miles.  Nice curvy road and worked on his lines and throttle. Kevin did a ride, relied on Google to route him on non...

  
• 11.12.2020

  Episode 248 : We Hit the Mountains, Plus New Bike

  Today's episode is a little bit different. Kevin and Tom relive the past weekend where they joined the Loud Pipes crew up in Tellico Plains, TN. Also, Kevin get's a new bike. Special Thanks: A big thank...

  
• 10.22.2020

  Episode 247 : Indian Introduces the eFTR Jr.

  We’re all here:  Kevin, Larry, Chris, and Tom. We talk rides: Larry did a ride up the coast, felt relaxed.  Tom was on vacation and didn’t ride, but drove (doesn’t count).  Chris did a local ride on...

  
• 10.21.2020

  Episode 246 : Benelli goes ADV!

  Rides: Larry didn’t get to ride, Kevin is improving physically and dreaming of a new BMW 1250 GS!  But, maybe not…he does get a new Cardo unit.   We get emails about phone holders and transceiver. News:...

  
• 10.19.2020

  Episode 245 : BMW R18

  We start this episode with questions about our opening video…none of us know where the stock footage was actually filmed but we’d all like to be there. Tom taught a class, so had a little riding on...

  
• 09.30.2020

  Episode 244 : Are Swappable Batteries the Future?

  Rides: Larry didn’t because of heat and smoke,  Tom rode two up with his wife.  turns out the boys love their helmets, and Tom discusses his headset collection leading into Tom and Chris describing their helmet collections.  Chris had...

  
• 09.27.2020

  Episode 243 : Do We Enjoy Riding Because of the Danger?

  Rides: Tom teaches a motorcycle safety class, Kevin is scheduled for next week (no live show), discovers a new road on a local ride, Larry does a ride and then turns back on a second ride because of the...

  
• 09.25.2020

  Episode 242 : Which Phone Mount Do You Use?

  The guys start the show off discussing the past weeks rides as always. to recap: Kevin-45 minute ride yesterday Larry-too hot and smokey to ride in California Tom-did ride on his new tires to scrub them in. ...

  
• 09.11.2020

  Episode 241 : Which Bluetooth Communicator Do You Use?

  We start with the rides. Larry does his for his eyes only loosening  up before his 90 mile ride through the countryside.  Tom has merely trundled about on his  electric bicycle this week. did get new tires for his...

  
• 08.17.2020

  Episode 240 : Dead Redwood stops by.

  Our rides this week: Tom reaches a milestone.   Chris is going to hit the dirt.   Larry practices,  Kevin meanders. We introduce our special guest, Brandon Farnsworth, a San Francisco resident who has a YouTube channel,...

  
• 08.16.2020

  Episode 239 : Loud Pipe are not Appreciated Everywhere.

  We discuss our rides this week.  Kevin’s cruised around town while              Larry celebrates a wedding, gets emotional on the road. Tom remembers his first time…uh bike and Chris is back at the track (riding). News: We clarify...

  
• 07.31.2020

  Episode 238 : Why can't riders all just get along?

  Today, July 19, we have Kevin, Tom, and Larry on the mics.   Chris is off doing a track day.   We discuss our rides for the week.  Tom went to a Kawasaki Demo day, and rode...

  
• 07.30.2020

  Episode 237 : Harley Announces Cutbacks

  Our ride discussion noteworthy for Tom’s “exciting” group ride,  and Chris’ track day and rain ride. We then dive into a discussion on rain gear. News: We discuss latest cutbacks and other news from Harley Davidson,...

  
• 07.20.2020

  Episode 236 : Where should we go?(The Water-Cooler episode)

  We discuss our rides for the week, or lack thereof.  Tom visits a multiline dealership in Iowa City, and makes some observations, such as noting there were only a handful of the Japanese bikes on the floor, while the...

  
• 07.18.2020

  Episode 235 : Is Motorcycle Training being Sacrificed?

  In this episode we discuss our rides.  Tom did a little parking lot exercises, Larry rode a little, and Kevin describes motorcycle training for his kids. Topic: We discuss a Common Tread (Revzilla) article on the current...

  
• 07.16.2020

  Episode 234 : Is the Yamaha Tenere 700 the bike to choose?

  Welcome back to our humble little show! As always we start with our rides. Kevin gets a motorcycle trailer and Chris does a track day! News: Return of the Hondamatic? Michelin guide gets into motorcycle...

  
• 06.22.2020

  Episode 233 : Which Electric Motorcycle Approach do you Support?

  Hello Everyone, well this week we are rocking and rolling. As always we discuss our rides for the week. Then we jump straight into the news. News: Is Harley going back to their old tricks.  We...

  
• 06.16.2020

  Episode 232 : What is MIPS?

  Recorded May 31, 2020 Larry didn’t get to do any riding, b/o rain, other circumstances. Tom did rode his BMW for a 200 mile ride and his new electric bikes as well. Tom points out that riding...

  
• 06.16.2020

  Episode 231 : Are you being tracked?

  Larry has been riding his bicycle every day, but after seeing so many motorcycles on the road, he decided to do a local circuit to Petaluma and the environs. Chris did get out today, testing out some new equipment....

  
• 06.06.2020

  Episode 230 : What Defines a Motorcycle?

  Rides: Chris has been practicing motojitsu. Larry gets his Versys serviced and takes a short ride afterwards. He is nervous about doing a track day. Tom gets a haircut on his scooter and then goes out with his wife...

  
• 05.28.2020

  Episode 229 : Harley's Future Direction

  Its Larry and Kevin this week, as mother’s day has claimed its victims (Tom and Chris?) Larry’s going to get his bike serviced this week for summer riding (hopefully) including a trip into the Sierra's. Kevin didn’t ride but...

  
• 05.27.2020

  Episode 228 : A Surprise Middleweight ADV to rule them all!

  Thank you for joining us once again for another episode of Throttled. This week Larry, Kevin and Tom are here. Larry is still quarantining at home, but hoping to ride his bike soon to a mechanic in San Rafael...

  
• 05.15.2020

  Episode 227 : Reviewing Top Electric Motorcycles, Are They There Yet?

  This week we are back at full force and back on the live stream! Chris got in some riding this week, but the rest of us have been sidelined. News: We discuss a recent review of some...

  
• 05.11.2020

  Episode 225 : Are You Trickling Your Batteries?

  This week Kevin and Chris couldn’t make it, however this episode is in the great hands of Larry and Tom. Larry describes a short, “necessary” ride to exercise his bike. News: Indian announces “home delivery” service Public...

  
• 05.07.2020

  Episode 226 : How is the Motorcycle Market Doing?

  Kevin was powered out for another week but Tom and Chris joined Larry. Tom and Chris are surviving well through the pandemic. News: Here we go, is the motorcycle market crashing? On the topic of bad...

  
• 05.07.2020

  Episode 224 : Are Industry Shows Going to Survive?

  Tom and Larry discuss changes in riding and motorcycle care plans for during the riding hiatus. News: We review the upcoming Harley café racer and flat track versions of their 975 cc engine. On the negative...

  
• 04.20.2020

  Episode 223: Ducatis, Harleys and BMWs...oh my!

  News: Tom and Larry discuss the new Ducati launches, the v4 Street Fighter and the v4 postulated Multistrada. Next up, we discuss the article about spotting the new BMW touring cruiser. Moving...

  
• 04.01.2020

  Episode 222 : The Isolationist

  Rides: We discuss our non-riding activities, except for, ahem, Chris who is keeping to his new years resolution to ride almost every day. Topic: Which leads to our topic of what riding we are doing during the...

  
• 03.29.2020

  Episode 221 : Harley loses/fires a CEO!

  Rides: Tom rides the gravel, Larry does his usual exercises and reservoir loop, Kevin dreams of family riding and trailers News: We debate whether Matt Levatich stepped down or was fired from Harley. We admire ...

  
• 03.27.2020

  Episode 220: Are Motorcycles Getting to Fancy?

  In this, our 220th show, Kevin was unfortunately not present due to a respiratory illness.  However we had Chris Geiss and Tom Ptashnik with us and they always make for an interesting show. Rides: Tom did a pretty...

  
• 03.17.2020

  Episode 219 : Did Harley Fire Back?

  We apologize once again for the delaying delivering episodes. One of these days we will get back to delivering week of. News: Did Harley fire back at Indian? We think this ad is great. ...

  
• 02.29.2020

  Episode 218 : Indian issues the Challenger Challenge

  Hello, greetings and welcome back to Throttled! This week we have a great show and begin the show by discussing the riding we have done as well have a guest contributor on for a bit. Special Guest:...

  
• 02.28.2020

  Episode 217 : Do we have to have a dream bike?

  Welcome back Ladies and Gentlemen...and all the rest of you (which includes us). This week we have 4 hosts discussing electric bicycles, dream motorcycles and other news from the interwebs. News: Motorcycle Consumer News is being...

  
• 02.24.2020

  Episode 216 : Sales, Numbers and Scooters

  Larry, Kevin and Ted gather together for a fun night of Harley and Scooter Chat. We had a lot of fun and hope you enjoy the show. A special thanks goes out to Ted from the Motorcycle Men for...