Throttled Motorcycle Podcast

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 turmoil in the motorcycle industry during the pandemic.  This leads into a discussion of the cuts in motorcycle training, and the most desirable ways to do the training.

News: The Italian Dragon Jet scooter has sold out. Tom expresses his regrets, but bemoans the lack of practicality (storage). Triumph e-bike

Paddock: Larry reviews the latest developments in MotoGP. And the latest on the motogp schedule for 2020

https://www.asphaltandrubber.com/motogp/2020-motogp-calendar/

Special Thanks: A big thank you to Kevin, Alex, Roger, Jerry, Autumn, John, Rodney, Nick, Stinger, David, Ralph, Paul, Steven, Lloyd, Mathew, Dan, TC, Jorge, Randy, Shaun, James, Tyler, Paul, Jeff and Chuck.  Thank you all for becoming supporters of the show.

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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 touring in France.  If you speak French, opportunity may be knocking! Indian is planning an electric motorcycle…not! Revzilla et al run afoul of the CARB… Sturgis bike rally plans to carry on (so to speak)

Reviews: We review a review of the new US Tenere 700 from Yamaha and discuss how it might compare to the KTM 790R.

Paddock: Larry gives an update on MotoGP and rider signing rumors.

Special Thanks: A big thank you to Kevin, Alex, Roger, Jerry, Autumn, John, Rodney, Nick, Stinger, David, Ralph, Paul, Steven, Lloyd, Mathew, Dan, TC, Jorge, Randy, Shaun, James, Tyler, Paul, Jeff and Chuck.  Thank you all for becoming supporters of the show.

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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 talk about reports that Harley plans to limit the number and models of bikes shipped to dealers this year and what their stated and unstated reasons might be…

Three manufacturers and three different views of the future of electric motorcycles. Which will prove correct?

The UK government is encouraging people to get out of the buses and trains and onto their scooters and motorcycles.  Could that happen here In a related story, guess what market segment has the smallest sales drop?

Triumph delivers some bad news.

Paddock: Larry gives an update on silly season in MotoGP

Special Thanks: A big thank you to Kevin, Alex, Roger, Jerry, Autumn, John, Rodney, Nick, Stinger, David, Ralph, Paul, Steven, Lloyd, Mathew, Dan, TC, Jorge, Randy, Shaun, James, Tyler, Paul, Jeff and Chuck.  Thank you all for becoming supporters of the show.

If you would like to help bring new features to the show, go to our website and click the Patreon logo to join the Throttled Crew.  With your help we can grow and be able to provide more content for our wonderful listeners.

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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 an electric bicycle gets you used to being out in the elements, having to wear the gear, and so on, similar to what you do with motorcycle rides. Tom had a bit of an incident on his motorcycle ride when he took a turn wide and ran over the double yellow lines. we discuss lapses while riding.

Topic: Slowdowns on the road by Harleys towing trailers, this leads to discussion of whether you would ever consider towing a trailer.  

News: We talk about the emergence of MIPS helmets in motorcycling.  What they are, what the advantages are, and the manufacturers in the US currently who make them.

We discuss the new Kawasaki design for a 3 wheel leaning motorcycle/vehicle.

Paddock: Larry reviews the current news on MotoGP racing and plans for the remaining season and quickly reviews the latest virtual MotoGP at virtual Silverstone.

Special Thanks: A big thank you to Kevin, Alex, Roger, Jerry, Autumn, John, Rodney, Nick, Stinger, David, Ralph, Paul, Steven, Lloyd, Mathew, Dan, TC, Jorge, Randy, Shaun, James, Tyler, Paul, Jeff and Chuck.  Thank you all for becoming supporters of the show.

If you would like to help bring new features to the show, go to our website and click the Patreon logo to join the Throttled Crew.  With your help we can grow and be able to provide more content for our wonderful listeners.

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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. Kevin rode about 160 miles,  cooked up a mess o' catfish, rode back home.

News: We discuss article on Missouri legislature attempting to remove the helmet law. The Yamaha Tenere 700 is coming to US in June. We talk about new satellite GPS tracker device and service, make sure people know this kind of service is available.

Paddock: Chris gives info on MotoAmerica. Larry provides some updates on American flat track and MotoGP.

Special Thanks: A big thank you to Kevin, Alex, Roger, Jerry, Autumn, John, Rodney, Nick, Stinger, David, Ralph, Paul, Steven, Lloyd, Mathew, Dan, TC, Jorge, Randy, Shaun, James, Tyler, Paul, Jeff and Chuck.  Thank you all for becoming supporters of the show.

If you would like to help bring new features to the show, go to our website and click the Patreon logo to join the Throttled Crew.  With your help we can grow and be able to provide more content for our wonderful listeners.

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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 on the local twisties.

Larry notes that in California although traffic has decreased, the number of speeders has increased.

Kevin and Tom discuss what is happening in terms of motorcycle classes.

News: Larry bring in the exciting news about winglets on Piaggio MP3 scooters (and perhaps Aprilia's). More exciting news about a Lithuanian titling enclosed trike.  Kevin thinks it is a small Slingshot, but Larry objects because it does tilt at speed.  There ensues a discussion as to whether this qualifies as a motorcycle (spoiler: it doesn't). More Harley news, new CEO buying Harley stock in his personal account.  What does it mean? Appears that Harley will delay introduction of the ADV and Streetfighter bikes. More hot news around origami motorcycles

Topic: Which side is preferred for turning, left or right.  

Paddock: Larry reports on the latest MotoGP news, and the plans for restarting the MotoGP season. Larry reviews the virtual MotoGP results for the week.

Special Thanks: A big thank you to Kevin, Alex, Roger, Jerry, Autumn, John, Rodney, Nick, Stinger, David, Ralph, Paul, Steven, Lloyd, Mathew, Dan, TC, Jorge, Randy, Shaun, James, Tyler, Paul, Jeff and Chuck.  Thank you all for becoming supporters of the show.

If you would like to help bring new features to the show, go to our website and click the Patreon logo to join the Throttled Crew.  With your help we can grow and be able to provide more content for our wonderful listeners.

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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 is having fun playing with his sound levels.

News: More discussion about Harley's future direction and new CEO, as some more details emerge.

Guest: Brian H. comes on to talk about his recent IBA ride, his plans for a track day in July.  Larry is thinking about joining him at the track.

More News: The AimExpo delays the show and decides to confine itself to trade participants only, no consumers. We discuss if this is a permanent or temporary trend.

Paddock: Larry reports on the lack of activity on racing, especially flat track.  possible opening dates for racing.

Special Thanks: A big thank you to Kevin, Alex, Roger, Jerry, Autumn, John, Rodney, Nick, Stinger, David, Ralph, Paul, Steven, Lloyd, Mathew, Dan, TC, Jorge, Randy, Shaun, James, Tyler, Paul, Jeff and Chuck.  Thank you all for becoming supporters of the show.

If you would like to help bring new features to the show, go to our website and click the Patreon logo to join the Throttled Crew.  With your help we can grow and be able to provide more content for our wonderful listeners.

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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 for routine service. Tom has done some local riding. Kevin got his bikes out to clean the dust off and had to take a long detour to get them back into the garage.

News: We discuss Kawasaki's possible plans for an electric motorcycle, perhaps one with a gearbox?  Or is it just old technology? Harley is back in the news with the company possible taking new directions.  Smart move or desperation?

Topic: We discuss a recent review of middleweight adventure bikes with a surprise outcome.

Paddock: Larry talks about future plans for MotoGP for 2020, rumors around Dovitsioso and the Ducati team, and results of the virtual MotoGP race this weekend.

Special Thanks: A big thank you to Roger, Jerry, Autumn, John, Rodney, Nick, Stinger, David, Ralph, Paul, Steven, Lloyd, Mathew, Dan, TC, Jorge, Randy, Shaun, James, Tyler, Paul, Jeff and Chuck.  Thank you all for becoming supporters of the show.

If you would like to help bring new features to the show, go to our website and click the Patreon logo to join the Throttled Crew.  With your help we can grow and be able to provide more content for our wonderful listeners.

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Ride safe everybody!!!

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 of the top electric motorcycles, the Energica, Livewire, and 2 Zero models.  We discuss whether we are there yet with electric motorcycles. Nice to see that MV Agusta is trying to get manufacturing up and running now.   More news about Norton, its demise and resurrection.

Topic: Major news on the proper usage of thread lock. Larry and Tom independently decide that this article deserves serious consideration.

Paddock: Larry reports on latest news and cancellations around MotoGP.  No news on American Flat Track this week.

Chris reports on his viewing previous MotoGP races, and MotoAmerica  and World Superbike  news.

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 Service Announcement about trickling batteries. Tom and Larry disagree about whether there are any exciting 2020 model motorcycles.

Topic: Tom suggest the topic of why electric bikes don't seem to be produced by mainstream manufacturers yet.

Larry points out that electric scooters are coming from the major companies (Yamaha, Vespa, BMW), but appearance in the U.S. maybe slower due to the limited market thus far. However, a large market in Europe is anticipated for electric scooters and that is where the introductions are happening.

Paddock: Larry discusses the cancellation of the schedule for MotoGP. The virtual MotoGP's second iteration on Sunday, 04/12/20Finally an interesting review of why Marc Marquez is so dominant on the track

Special Thanks: A big thank you to Alex, Roger, Jerry, Autumn, John, Rodney, Nick, Stinger, David, Ralph, Paul, Steven, Lloyd, Mathew, Dan, TC, Jorge, Randy, Shaun, James, Tyler, Paul, Jeff and Chuck.  Thank you all for becoming supporters of the show.

If you would like to help bring new features to the show, go to our website and click the Patreon logo to join the Throttled Crew.  With your help we can grow and be able to provide more content for our wonderful listeners.

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Listen Live:You can tune in and listen to our hosts attempt to make this podcast each and every week.  Approximately 15 minutes before we go live we make an announcement on Twitter and Facebook with the link to the YouTube stream, so make sure you are following us.

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Send your feedback to [email protected].

Ride safe everybody!!!