We catch up with Jon as he arrives in California and we have a great conversation with him and his cousin Tom Churchill. Death Valley https://uploads.fireside.fm/images/e/e9f8d2eb-9140-4ae8-8ade-c38bd0c47027/uaT48Lb7.jpg Hover dam stop https://uploads.fireside.fm/images/e/e9f8d2eb-9140-4ae8-8ade-c38bd0c47027/inGI2WuG.jpg Heading West https://uploads.fireside.fm/images/e/e9f8d2eb-9140-4ae8-8ade-c38bd0c47027/Qs6t-efD.jpg Join the Riders of Loud Pipes!...
Oct 19, 2018•1 hr 27 min
Rountable discussion from our hotel in Birmingham Alabama during our visit to the 14th annual Barber Vintage Festival Join the Riders of Loud Pipes!
Oct 12, 2018•1 hr 7 min
Special Barber event, Saturday night 5-8 at Rails and Ales (https://railsandales.beer/), Leeds AL Riding from Barber around 5pm Loud Pipes and Throttled (http://www.throttledpodcast.com) crews will be there Trophy presentation from MPC (http://www.motorcyclepodcasterschallenge.com) to team Throttled TOPICS: What and how we pack for a trip Some gear we can't live without Tips Pack Light Don’t wait until last minute to pack Place extra cash and credit card someplace on the bike Take photos of all ...
Sep 30, 2018•1 hr 8 min
Special Barber event, Saturday night 5-8 at Rails and Ales (https://railsandales.beer/), Leeds AL Riding from Barber around 5pm Loud Pipes and Throttled (http://www.throttledpodcast.com) crews will be there Trophy presentation from MPC (http://www.motorcyclepodcasterschallenge.com) to Chris, Kevin, and Roger TOPICS: New Can-AM model: Ryker (https://can-am.brp.com/on-road/experience/ryker/discover.html) Indian FTR1200 (https://www.indianmotorcycle.com/en-us/ftr1200/?utm_medium=email&utm_sourc...
Sep 22, 2018•1 hr 21 min
TOPICS: You may have heard that Motus closed thier doors (https://www.facebook.com/groups/ridemotus), but instead of being sad we decided to make this episode a tribute and celebration. Coupled with our fourth anniversary of Loud Pipes! this was certainly a good time. Episode 4 is where we first discovered the Baby Block (need to repost this episode) Episode 20 Rico interviews Lee Conn during a factory visit (need to repost this episode) This visit introduced us to Barber! Rich finally rides the...
Sep 14, 2018•1 hr 9 min
TOPICS: 2019 HD Updates HD Tech Updates (https://www.harley-davidson.com/us/en/about-us/hd-news/2018/h-d-advanced-technology-elevates-the-motorcycling-experience.html) CVO Models (https://www.harley-davidson.com/us/en/about-us/hd-news/2018/2019-h-d-cvo-models-showcase-the-ultimate-in-motorcycling-style-.html) Performance and Ride (https://www.harley-davidson.com/us/en/about-us/hd-news/2018/h-d-delivers-bold-motorcycle-performance-and-ride-enhancing-tech.html) 2019 Indiain Lineup (https://www.ind...
Sep 06, 2018•1 hr 10 min
TOPICS: Justin Webster from J.Webster Designs (http://jwebsterdesigns.com) joins us again (previously Ep75 (http://www.loudpipes.net/75) and Ep108 (http://www.loudpipes.net/108)) to talk about his latest build and custom shows he attended. Check out Justin's Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/j.websterdesigns/) for progress of the build including the stock Scrambler! Check out Two Wheels over Coffee (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/two-wheels-over-coffee/id1349591520?mt=2) podcast that Jus...
Aug 30, 2018•1 hr 3 min
TOPICS: Sean Burch from Antique Motorcycles Edgefield (https://www.facebook.com/AntiqueCyclesEdgefield/) shares his european adventures Support Sean for the DGR (https://www.gentlemansride.com/fundraiser/sbinsc) Enjoy some pictures from Sean's adventures below: SeanBurch-Assen-motogp-race https://uploads.fireside.fm/images/e/e9f8d2eb-9140-4ae8-8ade-c38bd0c47027/ykUIjEtH.JPG Untitled https://uploads.fireside.fm/images/e/e9f8d2eb-9140-4ae8-8ade-c38bd0c47027/HGG-dJN_.JPG Untitled https://uploads.fi...
Aug 17, 2018•1 hr 33 min
TOPICS: Harley-Davidson releases plans for future motorycles LiveWire (https://www.harley-davidson.com/us/en/motorcycles/future-vehicles/livewire.html) Pan America (https://www.harley-davidson.com/us/en/motorcycles/future-vehicles/pan-america.html) Future Street Fighter Model (https://www.harley-davidson.com/us/en/motorcycles/future-vehicles/streetfighter.html) Future Custom Model (https://www.harley-davidson.com/us/en/motorcycles/future-vehicles/custom.html) We discuss the ride out from the Get...
Aug 03, 2018•1 hr 16 min
TOPICS: Loud Pipes meetup in Gettysburg PA, big thanks to all who attended and looking forward to the next one! HDR fire https://uploads.fireside.fm/images/e/e9f8d2eb-9140-4ae8-8ade-c38bd0c47027/3E21d8c1.jpg cabin https://uploads.fireside.fm/images/e/e9f8d2eb-9140-4ae8-8ade-c38bd0c47027/2Wm0I12T.jpg camp night one https://uploads.fireside.fm/images/e/e9f8d2eb-9140-4ae8-8ade-c38bd0c47027/sjZdCgiq.jpg high water mark https://uploads.fireside.fm/images/e/e9f8d2eb-9140-4ae8-8ade-c38bd0c47027/lPhZQe6...
Jul 18, 2018•1 hr 43 min
TOPICS: Jon has been on the Tail of the Dragon again Rich attempted a ride to DC, but R6 leaking oil ended that trip Bacon rides when he can :) We discuss our progress and get Bacon's take on his first year participating in the MPC (http://www.motorcyclepodcasterschallenge.com/) U-TURN: The future of Harley-Davidson and let's talk tariffs: Tarrifs levied by the US against Canada, Mexico, and the European Union for Steel and Aluminum (http://thehill.com/policy/finance/390036-trump-slaps-steel-alu...
Jul 06, 2018•1 hr 31 min
Topics Review of recent road trips Second annual Moto Amino east coast meetup MPC update, starting next week June 20, 2018 Justin Webster was invited to the Golden bolt, check out his amazing Triumph build! Triumph build (https://www.instagram.com/p/BiSZdcphE31/?taken-by=j.websterdesigns) Triumph video (https://www.instagram.com/p/Bik6IJVhwzX/?taken-by=j.websterdesigns) We need the LiveWire more than ever, this is a prime example of why (https://electrek.co/2018/05/09/curtiss-motorcycles-unveils...
Jun 17, 2018•1 hr 30 min
Loud Pipes will be taking a short break for the next few weeks. Watch our social media accounts for our return in June 2018. New Topics The Congregation Show 2018 (https://www.thecongregationshow.com) - Charlotte, NC Congregation 2018 - Tubo Maximus https://uploads.fireside.fm/images/e/e9f8d2eb-9140-4ae8-8ade-c38bd0c47027/qulBCD-1.jpg Congregation 2018 - 5 https://uploads.fireside.fm/images/e/e9f8d2eb-9140-4ae8-8ade-c38bd0c47027/CzZ8WFBf.jpg Congregation 2018 - 4 https://uploads.fireside.fm/imag...
May 15, 2018•1 hr 9 min
Couple news topics this week and we get deep in conversation about what your last wishes are and have you shared that with anyone. New Topics New Carbon Composite process from BMW, may reduce costs (https://newatlas.com/bmw-carbon-composite-manufacture/54068/) We talk about flat track racing, inspired by MotoNobodies podcast season 1 episode 6 (http://www.motonobodies.com/s1e6) featuring Cruiser Bruiser Ducati Enters American Flat Track (https://rideapart.com/articles/ducati-american-flat-track-...
Apr 22, 2018•1 hr 16 min
We shift gears and bring in Joey Mitchell to talk about motocross racing, dirt bikes, electric bikes, and more. We are off this week for spring break and travel, next live show will be Thursday April 12. New Topics Joey gives us him experience in motocross racing We talk about Alta Motors and electric bikes Supercross and other racing series we also get Joey's 8 days a week list Joey Mitchell motocross racing https://uploads.fireside.fm/images/e/e9f8d2eb-9140-4ae8-8ade-c38bd0c47027/0oZo3Mz1.jpeg...
Apr 05, 2018•1 hr 26 min
For the first time in a while, we all were able to get out and ride during the last week. There was a long time meetup that finally happened. New Topics Rich and Rico meetup for an impromptu lunch at Upstate Craft Beer Co (http://www.upstatecraftbeer.com) Jon talks about riding with local Moto Amino Dragon Krew as they did a recon ride to prep for the East Coast Meetup We talk about dream trips we would like to take and recall a previous episode where we planned out the ultimate Loud Pipes autom...
Mar 28, 2018•1 hr 14 min
To round out our new rider series we talk about finding your community. We have brought in fellow podcaster, host of Motorcycles and Misfits podcast and owner of the Re-Cycle Garage - Liza Miller. Also, just a heads up that there is a little explicit language this week. New Topics Final topic of the New and Returning Rider Series - Finding your community Re-Cycle Garage (https://www.facebook.com/recyclesantacruz/) Moto Amino (https://aminoapps.com/c/motorcycle-amino/info/) Facebook groups HOG (h...
Mar 21, 2018•1 hr 17 min
For this espiosde we once again have the pleasure of welcoming Aaron Smith, who has been on the the show a few times talking about the Road Hogs group rides. New Topics Aaron rides from South Carolina to San Francisco, CA. Started September 19th, 2018 and returned September 29th, 2018. Planned to take northern route (I-80), however snow in the mountains changed plans to the southern route. Completed back to back days over 1,000 miles each. Spent two days in San Francisco, CA Traveled thru Yosemi...
Mar 13, 2018•1 hr 17 min
This week we have some very exciting news to share coming out of RDub Studios. To help with this news, we invited Amp'd and Bacon to join us. So the big news is that we have launched a second show! It's going to be hosted by Bacon, Amp'd, and Jon. The show is called MotoNobodies and will be a chat about the MotoNobodies meet-ups and the daily chats within the group. The MotoNobodies group started back in 2016 and have been talking and meeting up since then. The plan is also to bring in other Mot...
Mar 06, 2018•1 hr 13 min
Tonight Rich and Rico get the latest news from Jon on his past weekend trip with the Moto Amino Dragon Krew. Jon took a little adventure and rode down to Key West, Florida. On the ride down the plan was to complete the saddle sore 1000 Iron Butt Challenge. This challenge is to complete 1000 miles in 24 hours or less. There was a small delay in getting out of North Carolina as DaRula's chain broke while running about 70 mph on I-85 just south of Charlotte, NC. To answer the question - yes everyon...
Feb 27, 2018•1 hr 10 min
Continuing along with our new and returning rider series, this week focuses on getting your first bike. We give our first bikes and stories and debate the direction of new and returning riders. TOPICS Main topic is around buying your first bike or another bike if you are getting back into riding Discuss first bike for each of us and Jon has a surprise we didn't know! Rich hits a piece of concrete in the road, pics below Rico had the Roadmaster out sans Tourpack U-TURN We review some specs and ge...
Feb 20, 2018•1 hr 28 min
TOPICS Yamaha Star Eluder - first ride Thanks to Joey, O’Neil, and Chris Sport Durst Powersports UTURN Loud Pipes Rider, Chad’s son recently took MSF basic riding course and has a Buell Blast waiting for him to ride. Rich’s brother Kenny bought a new Kawasaki Vulcan S and it’s licensed and ready to go. He is also going to take MSF in the spring and get riding. EVENTS Feb 18-21 Moto-Amino ride to Key West FL. - Feb 18th is a saddle sore 1000! 2nd Annual Congregation Show - April 14 2-8pm 2nd Annu...
Feb 13, 2018•1 hr 27 min
Colin aka Broncoride joins us to discuss the latest results from Harley-Davidson and the news around closing Kansas City final assembly and the confirmation of LiveWire coming in 18 months! To top it off, Colin is also to most recent member to the Riders of Loud Pipes and we thank him for his support! TOPICS Broncoride does moto-vlogging and reviews on his YouTube channel , check it out! We take a look at Harley-Davidson 4th quarter and year end results The closing of the Kansas City final assem...
Feb 06, 2018•1 hr 17 min
Bacon's Broken Bits joins Rich this week to cover some additional rider training and gear for new riders TOPICS Rider training schools Motorcycle Safety Foundation Riders Edge (H-D) Bike Safe (KP) Midwest Motorcycle Training Get some gear MSF requirements (states and country requirements may vary) We cover the basics of what a new rider should get Prepare for the sli de, not the ride (Christmas Story little brother!) Just kidding and we had a lot of fun with this during the show. :) #1 , your ge...
Jan 30, 2018•1 hr 49 min
Main topic this week is our visit to the 2018 Easyriders show in Charlotte. Rico's brother Kevin joins us to review our favorites and general discussion about the show. Don't miss the update from Jon on the new Spyder and he has a surprise in the events section! We also welcome our latest member to the Riders of Loud Pipes and we thank James Providakes for the support. EASYRIDERS SHOW Enjoy the photos below and we discussed several during this episode. UTURN Update on the new Spyder from Jon 201...
Jan 22, 2018•1 hr 30 min
We want to help out new and returning riders and give our input on what should be some of your first steps. With Jon on the Moto Amino app and hanging with the Dragon Krew, he meets Irishman. Irishman is a 23-year motorcycle veteran with well over 300k on sport and cruiser bikes. Then on top of that, he was a full-time MSF instructor while stationed in Japan and still fills in at Nash and Franklin County community colleges. We also want to thank Irishman for his service to our country as he serv...
Jan 14, 2018•1 hr 21 min
This week kicks off with an announcement of our new rider series. At least four episodes dedicated to helping new and returning riders get into motorcycling. Jon is pulled into the conversation on his Spyder so that we can all get a proper update on all the sadness. NEW RIDER SERIES We are starting a mini-series, that eventually will be put together as a reference episode. The idea is, let’s do our part for the motorcycle community and help to foster new riders Four part series covering the foll...
Jan 06, 2018•1 hr 33 min
We score our 2017 motorcycle predictions and make new ones for 2018. There is an update on the R6 build and the 2017 year of beer compilation following this episode audio. Predictions First up, scoring 2017 predictions from episode 70 : Scoring: 2 points: correct prediction, unanimous among the group or evidence to prove it 1 point: yeah you were on the right path, but not 100% or cannot prove or not unanimous 0 points: you were just wrong 2017: Rich: (0) Rico gets a bike - on/off road over 250c...
Dec 31, 2017•2 hr 23 min
KP Moto joins us this week to discuss cold riding and we give ten tips if you plan on doing that. A little longer episode than usual as we head into the Christmas holiday week. On Thursday December 28, 2017 we will record our annual predictions show. We score the round from last year and make new ones. This year we are also taking predictions from listeners, if you are interested please reach us on our feedback page loudpipes.net/feedback KP on his Yamaha FJR 1300 Eight Days a Week (KP Moto) VFR...
Dec 25, 2017•1 hr 43 min
TOPICS: Chris Geiss gives us his take on the NYC IMS motorcycle show Shopping for a new bike and has his eye on the Kawasaki Z900 RS Yamaha Eluder Kawasaki Z900RS left side Ducati Custom BMW R 1200 R BMW R nine T Scrambler NYC Kawasaki Z900RS right side Indian FTR 1200 Jonathan Rae Kawasaki ZX10RR World Superbike UTURN: Let's get this straight on the new Ducati V4 To reproduce the feel and firing sequence of a V-twin, the V4 Stradale arrives with a “Twin Pulse” ignition. The two left-hand cylind...
Dec 10, 2017•1 hr 15 min
