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251: Smokey Mountains 500 - 2026 Edition 22.09.2026 1:20:06 ↓

SM500 group on FaceBook. Best place for information and the GPX file of the route: https://www.facebook.com/groups/698628080200070 Warfield Adventure YouTube playlist for all SM500 2026 videos: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCS12bbptFRE The Fireman Rides YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheFiremanRides/featured Lodging: Iron Horse Motorcycle Lodge: https://ironhorsenc.com Smitty's Lodge:...

249: Purist Form of Motorcycling with Rico and Bryce 25.08.2026 59:02 ↓

Inspiration for the topic: YouTube - Warfield Adventures: # Is Dual-Sport and ADV Bike Riding the Purest Form of Motorcycling? Rico had an interesting take in that the purest form is riding with a group, the camaraderie and overall trip is the winner. Bryce agreed and expanded the thoughts from our recent SM500 trip. Links from the conversation: Warfield Adventures YouTube Helmet communications, w...

247: VFR Valve Job and New Guns 28.07.2026 1:17:43 ↓

We are looking to do more interviews and looking for feedback for guests that anyone is interested in. Also topics in general we are looking for suggestions to plan for the rest of this year and next. www.loudpipes.net/contact if you would like to let us know. VFR valve adjustment is done! All needed some, VTEC valves are not much fun to do. Bikes are ready for SM500 attempt #2 Givi 38L Bernina Mo...

243: Motorcycle Racing Preview 2026 05.03.2026 1:22:52 ↓

Links from this episode are below the pictures Special Guest: Bryce W.

241: Riding Update and Predictions for 2026 03.02.2026 1:49:52 ↓

Predictions : Chad : Increase in V4 engines Honda announces a new VFR Increase in Chinese motorcycles to the US More manufacturers enter three-wheel market Every major manufacturer will have double stack 1911 by end of the year (except Glock) More DA/SA handguns in the market Rich : Yamaha announces a street bike with V4 insprired by change in MotoGP More lighter ADV or dual sport motorcycles over...

238: What Would You Replace Your Primary Bike With — or Would You? 25.11.2025 1:37:23 ↓

The thought exercise was to consider what you would like to change or enhance on your current motorcycle and does that push you to another motorcycle? If so, then what? This could have also been used for the cover art :)

232: Before the Ride - Smokey Mountains 500 Final Prep 02.09.2025 1:20:17 ↓

Final preparation and details before the Smokey Mountains 500!

231: General Thoughts on Show Format 26.08.2025 1:21:00 ↓

Small format change to the opening as we work out some new music and opening styles. We spend some time explaining our thoughts on the preparedness topic If there are topics of interest that anyone is interested in hearing, let us know on the contact page. https://www.loudpipes.net/contact

230: Dirt Ride, Spyder Woes, Bike Flipping, and Travel Tactics 05.08.2025 1:35:53 ↓

Rich spends an offroad day with the boys at Carolina Adventure World, Winnsboro SC Issues with Jon's Spyder, dealer still sorting it out Jon picks up a new ride - Mazda CX-30 Chad shopping for a new seat, Corbin perhaps? Facebook Marketplace anxiety, is that a thing? Travel tips for potential summer threat rampup Can you disappear if you needed to?