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Sturgis 2020 recap with Dangerous Dave as our guest. Some pics of the trip below Grasshoppers 1 https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/e/e9f8d2eb-9140-4ae8-8ade-c38bd0c47027/Fu1Zjkez.jpg Grasshoppers 2 https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/e/e9f8d2eb-9140-4ae8-8ade-c38bd0c47027/-9xVqeDf.jpg Grasshoppers 3 https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/e/e9f8d2eb-9140-4ae8-8ade-c38bd0c47027/dYIgooy0.jpg Sturgis Bison https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/e/e9f8d2eb-9140-4ae8-8ade-c38bd0c47027/g8rxQFkf.jpg Sturgis Jon 2 https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/e/e9f8d2eb-9140-4ae8-8ade-c38bd0c47027/MCegfDE7.jpg Jon Sturgis https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/e/e9f8d2eb-9140-4ae8-8ade-c38bd0c47027/XLdYkW39.jpg Get a free motorcycle rental day and support the show with a referral to Twisted Road (https://www.loudpipes.net/twistedroad) Subscribe to RDub Studios Insiders Newsletter (http://eepurl.com/bFhu-1)

TOPICS: Jordan Long is our guest to talk racing, track days, kids racing, MotoAmerica, and more J.L. Unlimited podcast radio show (https://www.spreaker.com/user/j.l.unlimited) Jordon on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/JLUnlimitedRacing) and Twitter (https://twitter.com/Mr_long23) MotoAmerica Drag Specialties Baggers Invitational (https://motoamerica.com/teams-announced-for-drag-specialties-king-of-the-baggers-invitational/) Track Day organizations: PRE (https://www.ridepre.com), N2 (https://www.n2td.org), Sportbike Track Time (https://www.sportbiketracktime.com), Legacy Track Dayz (https://www.legacytrackdayz.com), Trackday Winner (https://trackdaywinner.com) Get a free motorcycle rental day and support the show with a referral to Twisted Road (https://www.loudpipes.net/twistedroad) Subscribe to RDub Studios Insiders Newsletter (http://eepurl.com/bFhu-1)

TOPICS: Jon prepares for his trip to Sturgis Rich prepares for his next track day, this time at VIR (https://virnow.com) full course New exhaust for the track R6, pictures below Yearning Satisfaction The idea is to seek out bikes, cars, trucks, or whatever we have wanted for a long time but never purchased or maybe could not afford. This turned out to be more fun than we expected and may have to do this again. Rich * Buell * 2005 Buell XB12R Firebolt locally avail (https://columbia.craigslist.org/mcy/d/lexington-2005-buell-xb12r-firebolt/7154487423.html) * 2008 Buell 1125r locally available (https://charlotte.craigslist.org/mcy/d/fort-mill-buell-1125r/7155808362.html) * 2007 Ulysses Red in UT (https://www.cycletrader.com/listing/2008-Buell-ULYSSES-XB12XT-5013237550) * 2007 Ulysses black TN (https://bumpusharleymurfreesboro.com/Murfreesboro-TN-37129/Used-2007-Buell-Ulysses-XB12X/VDP/55d10369-89c2-4ef0-8ea3-f05a85707833) * Kawasaki ZRX 1200R * 2005 Eddie Lawson Green and he signed it

TOPICS: Our special guest for this episode is Mike Grady, a writer and technical expert for MOTORCYCLEiD (http://motorcycleid.com/) Currently riding a 2003 Harley-Davidson Road King Classic Has owned over 20 motorcycles in his 48 years of riding and has the stories to go along with it Mike's "eight days a week" selections 78 or 79 Ducati 900ss black and gold (http://www.classicsportbikesforsale.com/black-gold-1978-ducati-900ss-for-sale/) 75 BMW R90S Daytona Orange (https://www.bike-urious.com/daytona-orange-in-canada-1975-bmw-r90s/) 71 Moto Guzzi V7 in sport green (https://www.returnofthecaferacers.com/moto-guzzi-cafe-racer/motoguzzi-v7-caferacer/) 1930-39 Harley-Davidson (http://planete-biker.com/harley-davidson_1930.php) 79 Yamaha RD400F Daytona Special (https://www.motorcycleclassics.com/classic-japanese-motorcycles/yamaha-rd400f-daytona-special-zmsz13jazbea) 71 Norton Commando (https://andover-norton.co.uk/en/our-bikes/detail/269) 68 Triumph Bonneville (http://www.bike-urious.com/31-miles-1968-triump

More planning to discuss for the Loud Pipes meetup as Jon and Bacon headed to Tellico Plains for another meetup with the MotoNobodies. Religion Of Sports | The Space Between | Full Episode (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zMv0ETbbYdk) Rich works on the R6 with a hacksaw, what could possibly go wrong? hacksaw progress https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/e/e9f8d2eb-9140-4ae8-8ade-c38bd0c47027/scu_nhzr.jpeg r6 front brake master cylinder rebuild https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/e/e9f8d2eb-9140-4ae8-8ade-c38bd0c47027/k_ss2Y0l.jpeg Get a free motorcycle rental day and support the show with a referral to Twisted Road (https://www.loudpipes.net/twistedroad) Subscribe to RDub Studios Insiders Newsletter (http://eepurl.com/bFhu-1)

Special guest for this episode, Bryce Warfield joins to review his Dad's first track day of 2020, MotoAmerica, and Supercross! TOPICS: First track day of 2020 at CMP with PRE Session 5 - R6 (https://youtu.be/8UFa4pb46mg) Session 6 - R6 (https://youtu.be/8UFa4pb46mg) Session 8 - Interceptor (https://youtu.be/_E3ve2cJpJc) MotoAmerica (https://motoamerica.com) completed round 1 at Road America Supercross (https://www.supercrosslive.com) is back to racing and we discuss the season to this point May 30 - CMP with PRE - R6 - 1 https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/e/e9f8d2eb-9140-4ae8-8ade-c38bd0c47027/uzF7_K41.jpeg May 30 - CMP with PRE - Interceptor - 1 https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/e/e9f8d2eb-9140-4ae8-8ade-c38bd0c47027/04JuN0gI.jpeg Photos: Raul Jerez - Highside Photo (https://www.highsidephoto.com/) Get a free motorcycle rental day and support the show with a referral over at Twisted Road (https://www.loudpipes.net/twistedroad) Subscribe to RDub Studios Insiders News

TOPICS: New Exhaust for Jon Bacon rides the LiveWire Suggestions for Harley-Davidson Track day #1 for 2020 May 30th Get a free motorcycle rental day and support the show with a referral from Twisted Road (https://www.loudpipes.net/twistedroad) Subscribe to RDub Studios Insiders Newsletter (http://eepurl.com/bFhu-1)

TOPICS: What we like and dislike about our bikes Lunch at Pik n Pig (http://pik-n-pig.com/) This episode is also available in video (https://youtu.be/GzCgT-2BYdE) on our YouTube channel (https://youtu.be/GzCgT-2BYdE) Get a free motorcycle rental day and support the show with a referral over at Twisted Road (https://www.loudpipes.net/twistedroad) Subscribe to RDub Studios Insiders Newsletter (http://eepurl.com/bFhu-1)

LINKS FOR EPISODE 181: Austin Rothbard, Founder and CEO of Twisted Road (https://www.twistedroad.com/ref/loudpipes)is our special guest Previously appeared on episode 160 (https://www.loudpipes.net/160) Vegas roads and routes (https://www.twistedroad.com/blog/posts/ask-the-locals-favorite-las-vegas-routes-and-stops) 9 Ways to escape Coronavirus on two wheels (https://www.twistedroad.com/blog/posts/9-ways-to-escape-coronavirus-on-two-wheels) Nashville city guide (https://www.twistedroad.com/blog/posts/ask-the-locals-nashville-motorcycle-trip-planner) Austin roads by the locals (https://www.twistedroad.com/blog/posts/austin-area-roads-routes-and-roadside-stops) Twisted Road referral program (https://www.twistedroad.com/blog/posts/free-ride-how-can-you-and-all-of-your-friends-rent-motorcycles-for-free) Twisted Road insurance program info (https://www.twistedroad.com/blog/posts/how-does-twisted-roads-motorcycle-rental-insurance-work) Subscribe to RDub Studios Insiders Newsletter (http://eepurl.com/bFhu-1)

FUN WITH MOTORCYCLE AUDIO Single KTM RC390 (https://youtu.be/Fo44HnOpuLE?t=204) KLR650 (https://youtu.be/ZVZeI9_vyRc?t=369) V-twin HD through the years - YouTube channel named Harley-Davidson Breakout (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4eV7NFF0SwU) 143 ci HD start and dyno (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gyiy0FFAKeE) HD 52 panhead (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eTIluH5olsQ&t=203s) Indian Chieftain - 111 Lloydz 585 cams (https://youtu.be/7VSOJFVKUNM?t=495) KTM 1290 Super Duke R (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FV_XCW0MFvI) Moto Guzzi Lario Aero 750 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Ql0a-l7mAI) CX500 turbo (https://youtu.be/Ttpc775-z8k?t=133) Parallel twin KTM 790 (https://youtu.be/wmosST7JpPM?t=52) Triumph 1200 (https://youtu.be/e4ACLTz5ScQ?t=280) Boxer twin BMW R1250 GS (https://youtu.be/fufvGbdolrY?t=162) L twin Ducati Monster 1200 S (https://youtu.be/_In6vUB4pt0?t=12) Triples Yamaha CP3 FJ09 (https://youtu.be/BYKt4k2NKUk?t=17) Triumph Daytona 675 (https://youtu.be/7U

LINKS FOR EPISODE 179: Isle of Man TT (https://www.iomttraces.com) MotoGP (https://www.motogp.com) WorldSBK (https://www.worldsbk.com) MotoAmerica (https://motoamerica.com) Sean Burch online * Antique Cycles Edgefield (https://www.facebook.com/AntiqueCyclesEdgefield/) * Redneck Travel Tales (https://www.facebook.com/rednecktraveltales/) BACON'S DYNA FORK SERVICE Dyna forks1 https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/e/e9f8d2eb-9140-4ae8-8ade-c38bd0c47027/uRisgdqQ.jpg Dyan forks 2 https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/e/e9f8d2eb-9140-4ae8-8ade-c38bd0c47027/ts0JC7NH.jpg Subscribe to RDub Studios Insiders Newsletter (http://eepurl.com/bFhu-1) Past Newsletters (https://us10.campaign-archive.com/home/?u=8960adadff6c02d243c15c9ed&id=aafc9efc0c)

LINKS FOR EPISODE 178: RTW Paul Packing List (https://rtwpaul.com/2020/03/03/ktm-500exc-packing-list/) Givi (https://www.giviusa.com) Touratech (https://www.touratech.com) 2020 Touractech Online Catalog (http://catalog.touratech.com/english2020/index.html#0) Shad (https://www.shadusa.com) SW-MOTECH (https://sw-motech.com/en/) Giant Loop (https://www.giantloopmoto.com/) callback to episode 43 (https://www.loudpipes.net/43) to checkout article from OutdoorHow Subscribe to RDub Studios Insiders Newsletter (http://eepurl.com/bFhu-1) Past Newsletters (https://us10.campaign-archive.com/home/?u=8960adadff6c02d243c15c9ed&id=aafc9efc0c)

Neil Jones is our special guest for this episode to talk about the Talimena Rally for 2020. We encourage everyone to visit the links below and please dontate to this great cause or better yet, signup and join the Rally! Bacon is working on plans to go and perhaps more of us will tag along. :) Sign up for the event, become a sponsor, or leave a donation (https://events.eventzilla.net/e/talimena-rally-cruisin-for-stjude-research-hospital--2138757371?fbclid=IwAR2q7bC-0AgMxSGMAAl91ElAKvxht_cd1iOCI32sXlkwZVqCpFvxNbSWpVw) TOPICS: 2020 Talimena Rally signup (https://events.eventzilla.net/e/talimena-rally-cruisin-for-stjude-research-hospital--2138757371?fbclid=IwAR2q7bC-0AgMxSGMAAl91ElAKvxht_cd1iOCI32sXlkwZVqCpFvxNbSWpVw) Talimena Rally website (https://yammerhammer09.wixsite.com/cruisin-for-st-jude) Facebook Group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/569646296413955/) or contact Neil directly at 903-276-6884 EVENTS: Subscribe to RDub Studios Insiders Newsletter (http://eepurl.com/bFhu-1) Past Newsletters (https://us1

Rolex 24 at Daytona Good assortment of photos from the event (http://www.rdubstudios.com/rolex24daytona2020) Bacon Wrenching on his Dyna Dyna repair 1 https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/e/e9f8d2eb-9140-4ae8-8ade-c38bd0c47027/mwSBYqpQ.jpg Dyna repair 2 https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/e/e9f8d2eb-9140-4ae8-8ade-c38bd0c47027/BZSnuVJo.jpg Dyna repair 3 https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/e/e9f8d2eb-9140-4ae8-8ade-c38bd0c47027/kxkC6bOA.jpg dyna repair 4 https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/e/e9f8d2eb-9140-4ae8-8ade-c38bd0c47027/4jTiREKD.jpg dyna repair 5 https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/e/e9f8d2eb-9140-4ae8-8ade-c38bd0c47027/WWWDs1pt.jpg dyna repair 6 https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/e/e9f8d2eb-9140-4ae8-8ade-c38bd0c47027/RxRDqWOW.jpg Subscribe to RDub Studios Insiders Newsletter (http://eepurl.com/bFhu-1) Past Newsletters (https://us10.campaign-archive.com/home/?u=8960adadff6c02d243c15c9ed&id

Annual Predictions - 2020 *2019 scoring (tie Jon and Rich) * 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 Jon * 0 - No dice for Indian AFT 2019 (no championship) * Nope, Indian killed it again * 0 - Indian announces / releases electric * Nope * 2 - Two bikes in Clubhouse * At least Rich * 0 - Harley or Indian release a bike under 500cc * Nope * 2 - Another H2 in Kawasaki line * Yeah baby, the Z H2 (https://www.kawasaki.com/motorcycle/z/hypersport/z-h2) * 0 - we lose another motorcycle manufacturer - signs of overall recession coming and that only spells more bad news for motorcycles * None that I can find Clubhouse **Tony T** * 1 - I got a prediction for 2019. I don’t know about the Sportster line but I thin

As a world traveler and someone who lives off of their motorcycle, we thought Zee Traveler would be a great person to enlighten us about travel on a budget to help Brother Bacon and company on their Alaska adventures. We also dive into some conversation around travel outside of the United States and we had a great time having Zee as our special guest for this episode. Links from episode 174: www.zeetraveler.com www.facebook.com/zeetraveler www.facebook.com/zeetravelersadventures www.facebook.com/groups/motovagabonds www.bunkabiker.org www.facebook.com/bunkabiker www.facebook.com/groups/babnorthamerica Zee Traveler 1 https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/e/e9f8d2eb-9140-4ae8-8ade-c38bd0c47027/PuyZ-xHo.jpeg Zee Traveler 2 https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/e/e9f8d2eb-9140-4ae8-8ade-c38bd0c47027/Ocd57b6-.jpeg Subscribe to RDub Studios Insiders Newsletter (http://eepurl.com/bFhu-1) Past Newsletters (https://us10.campaign-archive.com/home/?u=8960adadff6c02d243c15c9ed&id=aafc

We get in the holiday season by suggesting some great gift ideas for the motorcyclist in your life. Ted Kettler from Motorcycle Men (http://www.motorcyclemen.us) joins us for the gift picks, recaps his trip to Florida Keys, and gives his take on the New York stop of IMS. TOPICS: Holiday gift ideas: $25 Rich: Shop light (https://www.lowes.com/pd/Lithonia-Lighting-SHLP-Linear-Shop-Light-Common-4-ft-Actual-2-36-in-x-45-43-in/1000704778) ($22) Jon: ROK Straps (https://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/rok-straps-adjustable-straps) ($18) Ted: Gas card $25 shell $50 Rich: Meguiar's Motorcycle Care Kit (https://www.amazon.com/Meguiars-Motorcycle-Care-Kit-Detailing/dp/B0012ZITJQ) ($40) Jon: M3 Cleaning Kit (38.85) Reg Size - Microfiber Tower (https://www.motosport.com/bikemaster-micro-fiber-towel) - Reg - 4.46 Large Size - Microfiber Tower (https://www.motosport.com/bikemaster-micro-fiber-towel) - Reg - 7.16 Honda Polish (https://www.motosport.com/pro-honda-spray-cleaner-and-polish?variant[PHO00

TOPICS: Jon meets up with Ted from Motorcycle Men (https://www.motorcyclemen.us/home) EICMA 2019 - Our Favorites: Rich 2020 BMW S1000 XR (https://www.cycleworld.com/bmw-s-1000-xr/) BST Hypertek (https://www.bikeexif.com/bst-hypertek-electric-motorcycle) Bacon * MV Agusta Rush 1000 (https://www.motorcyclistonline.com/2020-mv-agusta-rush-1000/) * Husqvarna 901 ADV (https://www.thedrive.com/news/30905/inject-husqvarnas-norden-901-concept-adventure-motorcycle-into-your-veins) Jon * HD Bronx (https://www.harley-davidson.com/us/en/motorcycles/future-vehicles/bronx.html) * Aprilia Tuono 660 (https://www.rideapart.com/articles/380771/aprilia-tuono-660-concept-eicma-2019/) Other links and discussion topics: 2020 KTM Super Duke R (https://www.ktm.com/us/naked/1290-super-duke-r/) KTM 390 Adventure (https://www.ktm.com/us/travel/390-adventure/) Kawasaki buys 49.9% share of Bimota and teases with Tesi H2 (https://www.motorcycle.com/mini-features/kawasaki-buys-share-of-bimota-collaborate-on-superch

If you are interested in joining our next Spoken Wheel episode, please signup here (http://loudpipes.net/spokenwheel). TOPICS: Pre-EICMA announcements 2020 Honda Africa Twin (https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.rideapart.com/articles/372350/new-honda-crf1100l-africa-twin-details/amp/) Ducati Streetfighter V4 and V4S (https://www.ducati.com/ww/en/bikes/streetfighter/streetfighter-v4) Ducati Paris Dakar Concept (https://www.advpulse.com/adv-news/ducati-previews-new-paris-dakar-inspired-adventure-bike-concept/) 2020 Kawasaki Z H2 (https://www.rideapart.com/articles/377921/new-2020-kawasaki-zh2-tokyo/) Hints of new BMW S 1000 XR (https://www.cycleworld.com/bmw-s-1000-xr/) Rich demo rides two Harley-Davidson Softails 2020 FatBob 114 (https://www.harley-davidson.com/us/en/motorcycles/fat-bob.html) 2020 H-D FatBob 114 https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/e/e9f8d2eb-9140-4ae8-8ade-c38bd0c47027/rMHPOMZX.jpg 2020 FXDR 114 (https://www.harley-davidson.com/us/en/motorcycles/fxdr-114.html) 2020 H-D FXDR h

This episode captures the fun we had over a weekend trip as part of planning for the 2020 Loud Pipes meetup. We stayed in Tellico Plains, TN and covered the planned routes for both meetup days. The weather was fantastic, the roads were amazing, and a great time was had by all. Links and images of interest for this episode: The Ugly Dog Public House (http://www.theuglydogpub.com/) - Highlands, NC Plan was to stay at Hunts Lodge (http://www.huntslodge.com), but due to a reservation mixup, we ended up at Mountain View Cabin Rentals (http://www.tellicologcabins.com/Spirit.htm) The 2020 meetup will be at Hunts! Some of the roads we plan to ride in 2020 Tail of the Dragon (https://tailofthedragon.com/) Cherohola Skyway (http://www.cherohala.org/) Tail of the Dragon https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/e/e9f8d2eb-9140-4ae8-8ade-c38bd0c47027/pIIjaIHQ.jpg Rich and Bacon on Dragon https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/e/e9f8d2eb-9140-4ae8-8ade-c38bd0c47027/r7ektj2e.jpg Dragon wi