Loud Pipes!

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. Complet...

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.  T...

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...

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...

TOPICS Yamaha Star Eluder - first ride Thanks to Joey, O’Neil, and Chris Sport Durst Powersports    <img data-load="false" data-image="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/53f8e2c8e4b0d77c2329c334/5a82632471c10be876306a61/5a826324652dea5b77ab4933/1518494541383/IMG_0688.JPG" data-image-dimensions="2500x1875" data-image-focal-point="0.5,0.5" alt="IMG_0688.JPG" data-click-through-url="...

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...

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 St...

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.  &nbs...

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...

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. ...

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...

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...

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 <img class="thumb-image" alt="Yamaha Eluder" data-image="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/53f8e2c8e4b0d77c2329c334/5a2d906c0d9297714f95b167/5a2d906c0852291eaff2d044/1512935663848/20171203_132700.jpg" data-image-dimensions="1280x960" data-image-focal-point="0...

Justin Webster is back in the house ( previously episode 75 ) to give an update on what he's been up to.  The City Scrambler that we saw as a rough setup in January has been received very well in finished form and he took that to some bike shows, was featured by Bike EXIF , and more.  The topics are many and this episode is all Justin and we parked all the other segments until next...

Are you shade tree and how do you feel about that term?  We get into the definition and break down some of the stigma around the term shade tree.  Mike from the Riders of Loud Pipes joins us for the conversation and other topics.   TOPICS Shade tree defined:   Urban dictionary , Wikipedia  (official dictionaries simply define it as a tree that provides shade) U-Turn Eric o...

Tonight we open up the truck and see what has been rolled out from the 2017 EICMA show.  WOW a lot has come out and we scratch the surface with our conversation with Moto-vlogger and member of the motonobodies - RougeMogul . EICMA News Ducati V4 Panigale Honda CB1000R Kawasaki Z900RS Cafe Yamaha Tracer 900  (FJ-09 replacement/upgrade) SuperCharged Kawasaki Ninja H2 SX with 200HP BMW K160...

Rich and Jon talk about various topics this week and mix in some recent riding and plans for the future. We are looking for feedback and interest in a mountain meet up and ride event, send your thoughts to feedback@rdubstudios.com or the Feedback page   NEW Topics Kawasaki teases a new supercharged model   Could the new Suzuki Hayabusa be turbo charged? Refining some of our colder(er) ri...

First order of business is to bring Rico up to speed on the PA road trip.   MPC individual trophy was delivered to Dangerous Dave during a dinner meet up at Fegley's Bethlehem Brew Works Saturday mountain ride with Dangerous Dave, Zyon, and Chris all Riders of Loud Pipes! members New Gold Wing ! check out all the detail on this site U-TURN We clowned the Yamaha Venture for a 4700 rpm redline...

For this episode it is advisable to review the bikes below before or while listening.  We often refer to them by name or number during this episode, so having the visual as you listen may be beneficial.    Bike picture review Rico's Cousin joins us to pick Jon's brain about the show and pick our favorites. The gallery below has names and or numbers that were called out during t...

This episode has a more serious tone as we are joined by two members of the Iowa Chapter of B.A.C.A (Bikers Against Child Abuse).  One of the Riders of Loud Pipes (Jebie) is a member of this chapter and wanted us to interview them. B.A.C.A  Mission Statement FAQ Ammo (Security Officer) - 2009 Victory Jackpot  Wrench (PR Rep) - 1997 Vulcan Classic (big bore kit and stroked) Only 1 Ch...

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.  <img data-load="false" data-image="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/53f8e2c8e4b0d77c2329c334/59ce860de5dd...

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 Ir...

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...

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 Motorcy...

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...