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101: Happy Jack Rides the Yamaha Venture Sep 29, 2017

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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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**100: Three Year Anniversary of Loud Pipes!** Sep 24, 2017
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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!
Rich, Rico, and Jon

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99: New Ducati V-4 and Flat Track Stats Sep 13, 2017

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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.

New Topics:

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

U-Turn:

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

Spend my Money:

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

New Roundup:

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

EVENTS:

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)

Running time: 01 hour 03 minutes

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**98: 2018 Harley-Davidson Softail Models with Larry from Creative Riding and Chris Wiggins** Sep 05, 2017
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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 feedback@rdubstudios.com 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.
Topics and links:
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

**EVENTS:**
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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97: 1776 Miles for Fish and Chips! Aug 29, 2017

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

NEW Topics:

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

Spend My Money!

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.

PICKS:

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

News:

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.

Garage:

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

EVENTS:

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)

Running time: 01 hour 23 minutes

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96: Matthew Williams - New Motorcycle and Wrenching Aug 15, 2017

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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.

TOPICS:

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

U-TURN:

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

EVENTS:

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

Running time: 1 hour 16 minutes

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95: Spend my Money! Aug 08, 2017

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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.

New Roundup:

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.
C an-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

Spend My Money:

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

UTURN:

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!

EVENTS:

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

Running time: 1 hour 11 minutes

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**94: Triumph Bonneville Bobber and Ducati XDiavel S Test Rides** Aug 01, 2017
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In this episode we talk about a couple of bikes Rich was able to get some seat time on. The guys give their input on the new Indian 2018 lineup.
**TOPICS:**
Demo Ride:
Triumph Bonneville Bobber
Ducati XDiavel S
Riders of LoudPipes - Barber Shop member Mike takes the Deuce for a ride and validates the 96 ci performance
Indian 2018 Lineup
New Roadmaster Elite (23k Gold Trim):
New Springfield Dark Horse
Big thanks to the following for making this episode possible
Motorcycles of Charlotte for the bikes, please check them out!
Welcome to our newest Riders of Loud Pipes! member Dangerous Dave
All of the Riders of LoudPipes!

**U-TURN:**
Rico's take on the Indian Scout Bobber
**EVENTS:**
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
Running time: 59 minutes
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93: Moto-vlogging with Amp'd Moto and Indian Scout Bobber Jul 25, 2017

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In this installment of Loud Pipes! we are joined by a fellow friend/rider/moto-vlogger Amp'd Moto. Clocking in at almost an hour and half we got a little long winded for this one.

TOPICS

Amp'd Moto - Background
- 10ish years in the saddle and has ridden various sport bikes in the past
- Current Ride - 100th Edition Harley-Davidson V-Rod
Amp'd Moto Moto-Vlogging Setup and Editting
- Dual cameras - Helmet - Go-Pro Hero 5 Black, Handlebar - Go-Pro Hero 4 Black with Sena GP10 Audio Back Pack for the Sena 20s headset in the helmet with the small dime mic
- Currently uses MacBook Pro and iMovie and has previously used a PC with Adobe Premier Pro
Amp'd is looking at next bike and is looking at the FJ-09. We talk about other bikes in the same class, get everyones view on them, and set the stage for a future episode
Indian Scot Bobber - we give our initial thoughts from photos and specs

U-TURN

Rich has completed his demo ride video of the Moto Guzzi Flying Fortress (MGX-21)
Indian broke three land speed records.

8 Days a week List from Amp'd Moto:

Street Glide Special
Yamaha FJ-09
Ducati Panigale
Honda Africa Twin
Honda CRF250L
2018 Chevy Camaro
Shelby GT500 67' Eleanor
Project: Rat Rod Old Beetle - hard top euro edition

EVENTS:

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

Running time: 1 Hours 27 minutes

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