54: Flying Fortress has Landed and We Make it Rain!

Rico is in the house for Ep54 and we get all excited about a peek at the Moto Guzzi MGX-21 Flying Fortress in person, plus an update on MPC, and some news.

MOTORCYCLE PODCASTERS CHALLENGE UPDATE

• Follow the story on ESR for daily points updates
• Update on points through halfway point (Throttled still leads over Loud Pipes!)
• Announcement of the winner will be done via live stream August 31st 9:30pm ET
• The teams will also meet post-challenge roundtable style to recap and discuss possible changes for the next challenge
• If you have ideas or thoughts on the challenge: feedback@rdubstudios.com or the Feedback page

Motto Guzzi MGX-21 Flying Fortress

• Rich got a peek at a fresh delivery at Matthews Fun Machines
• Stunning level of detail and carbon fiber does not translate well in pictures. 

Patron update

• Welcome to Chris who is now #4 of the First Five group, so only one spot remains!
• Next Monthly Production Hangout is Sunday Aug 28, 2016
• Something special in the works for Barber that we'll announce in the next show

News and other topics

• You can rent Indian Motorcycles from Eagle Rider
• 2017 Spyders from Can-AM
• Harley agrees to $15 million settlement with EPA
• The Milwaukee Eight engine from Harley - Davidson seems legit based on EPA data

EVENTS

Upcoming events that one or more Loud Pipes! members plan to attend: 

• Cycle Gear Charlotte - bike night - August 26th 5pm
• 12th Annual Barber Vintage Festival (October 7th-9th, 2016)   

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Running time: 1 hour 12 minutes 37 seconds

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