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Matthew Williams ( YouTube: ophbalance , Instagram: ophbalance ) returns as guest co-host to update us on his new motorcycle and some recent wrenching.  TOPICS: Before we started talking bike, Matthew and Rich recall some terrible beers of PA and upstate NY:  Milwaukees Best ICE ,   Keystone ICE ,   Schlitz , Kochs Golden Anniversary Matthew picked up a 2005 Honda VTX...

This week we introduce two new segments to the show, for times when we do not have an event, guest, or other original content style topic.  The news roundup and spend my money segments proved to be good fun the first time out of the gate.  New Roundup:  Going forward, we plan to cover the news in a rapid fire style.  One person will read the headline and summarize the story. &n...

Support the show and receive rewards for your contribution by visiting loudpipes.net/donate .   Patreon  is our focus and is an ongoing support model.  There is also a link for one time donations and support of any size is greatly appreciated In this episode we talk about a couple of bikes Rich was able to get some seat time on.  The guys give their input on the new Indian...

Support the show and receive rewards for your contribution by visiting loudpipes.net/donate .   Patreon  is our focus and is an ongoing support model.  There is also a link for one time donations and support of any size is greatly appreciated In this installment of Loud Pipes! we are joined by a fellow friend/rider/moto-vlogger Amp'd Moto .  Clocking in at almost an hour a...

Support the show and receive rewards for your contribution by visiting loudpipes.net/donate .   Patreon  is our focus and is an ongoing support model.  There is also a link for one time donations and support of any size is greatly appreciated We celebrate our win of the 2017 Motorcycle Podcasters Challenge and close out Rich's time in California.  TOPICS: Motorcycle Podcas...

So Jon and Rico make call to Rich last minute Saturday night and wanted to do a recording.  Rich wasn't too surprised, but perhaps the California sun was getting to him.  Bacon's Broken Bits joins us for this episode.  He does a moto-vlog on YouTube , so check him out! Bacon also has a new bike, see the pic below or video .  Wheels Through Time museum, Rico attends with Jon and...

Support the show and receive rewards for your contribution by visiting loudpipes.net/donate .   Patreon  is our focus and is an ongoing support model.  There is also a link for one time donations and support of any size is greatly appreciated. Topics: Update on our riding for Motorcycle Podcasters Challenge   Congratulations to the Motorcycle Men for their 100th episode! G...

Support the show and receive rewards for your contribution by visiting loudpipes.net/donate .   Patreon  is our focus and is an ongoing support model.  There is also a link for one time donations and support of any size is greatly appreciated. We welcome back brother Hogan as he's been dealing with other priorities and we get back to talking about what we love, motorcycles!&nbs...

Due to some other commitments Rico was unable to join Rich and Jon.  But the show must go on so the guys talk about the 1st East Coast Moto Amino meetup that Jon attend, the new YZ450F dirt bike, a new Ducati Scrambler, and much more. 1st East Coast Moto Amino Meetup: Was setup by Irishman80 back in February 2017 to have a meetup in Charlotte NC on June 10th 2017. Turned into a memorial ride...

Deb Gasque joins us to discuss a six pack of BMW Motorcycles that she had a chance to test ride.  Jon and Rich spent the weekend riding and hanging out with good friends BMW Motorcycles from a test ride at Motorcycles of Charlotte 2017 R nineT Scrambler 2017 R 1200 R 2016 R 1200 RS 2017 700 GS 2016 800 GS 2017 R 1200 GS Rich and Jon meet up with Deb, husband Bill, Zyon (Loud Pipes Rider),&nbs...

Rich attended the Congregation Show in Charlotte, NC and that is the first major topic.  We cover some recent news and then discuss the coming trend of autonomous vehicles and the systems that operate vehicles. TOPICS: The Congregation Show Prism Supply Co Dice Magazine Riders on the Norm Podcast Indian unveils a special Scout Harley is looking to build a plant in Thailand, but steel works ar...

We have had all sorts of issues getting a show out lately and finally 85 is available.   Two of our First Five riders, Markus and Rickard are making a ride to the northern park of Sweden and if there are other listeners in the area, reach out to use on the feedback line and we'll put you in contact with them.  The destination is to a custom motorcycle show:  http://www.custombikesho...

After a great show with the next generation, Jon is back on the hot seat to talk about his riding over the past few days.  Jon met up with Rich and Micah for lunch on Friday at Hwy 55 Burgers.  Then on Sunday Jon took a little ride out to Kitty Hawk, NC to meet-up with Dave and attend the OBX bike week.  All in Jon rode 975 miles and is about to crack 13k on the Spyder.  With t...

The idea for this episode was to talk with our kids and get their perspective on motorcycles.  So we talk with Rico's son Kahlum (12) and Rich's sons Bryce (8), and Cameron (6), which was not very hard to do once we turned on the mics!  General details of the conversation: Bikes they have ridden / owned Razor MX350 electric dirt bike (originally Kahlum's and gifted to Bryce and Cameron)...

Rich and Rico grill Jon about his mountain trip with the MotoNobodies. The weekend trip for Jon was about 850 miles.  The group was made up of the following moto vloggers: Cruiser Brewser Amp'd Moto Rouge Mogul Matthew Williams Wolf SPDFNTK (Jon) - Jon has done a video about the Loud Pipes Podcast .  Jon has fixed the video as it was pointed out at the 6 minute mark the spyder engin...

You may recall from a prior episode where Rico caught a massive Yellow Fin Tuna.  The captain and owner of that boat turned out to be from the Isle of Man, which then set the wheels in motion for this episode.  Big thanks to Benn Gilmour for joining us and sharing what it's like on the Isle of Man and watching the TT .  Please check out Jackpot Sport Fishing and look him up if you a...

Catching up after some time off due to various reasons.  We cover some motorcycle racing and various other topics.  First Five Loud Pipes Rider Jebbie got himself a Yamaha Raider and we are super happy for him!  We also welcome Roger Smith to the club house and appreciate the support.   NEW TOPICS American Flat Track  - we catch up on the first three races of the season an...

To continue on with the vintage flavor we are joined by Wymond Walkem.  Last episode we had Wymond's wife Devah on the show.  Wymond is the restore man behind Walkem's Cycle .  He talks about all the bikes he has restored and some details about restoring and custom bikes in general The best way to view Wymond's work is to visit his website indianrestorations.com and in you are near...

Support the show and receive rewards for your contribution by visiting loudpipes.net/donate .   Patreon  is our focus and is an ongoing support model.  There is also a link for one time donations and support of any size is greatly appreciated. This week we have a guest to talk about riding vintage motorcycle exclusively and over long distances.  Joining Rico in studio this...

We are once again joined by one of our past guests to get a update from her.  You guessed it, we have the Fashionista joining the show again.  Before getting an update from Deb we talk about what make a new motorcycle model. What makes a new new motorcycle model: Harley released the Road King Special  model, which we covered in past episodes and we cover a little more detail to setu...

We are joined again this week we a special guest.  This time its one of our own Riders of Loud Pipes! First Five member Zyon, who took a trip to the IMS show in Cleveland.  Zyon joins us to give his recap of what he saw at the show and a few other topics. Little background on Zyon A First Five member in the Riders of Loud Pipes Several bikes in garage 2013 Harley Davidson Deluxe 1998 Kaw...

To finish up Rich and Jon's trip to Florida, we have one more topic to cover.  We covered it a little bit in episode 74 where Rich and Jon stopped by J. Webster Designs in Gainesville, FL.  This show is the interview Rich and Jon captured with Justin and the follow on conversation with Rico. Before the interview Rich and Jon try to cheer up Rico as he was having issues with his Mac Mini...

Rich and Jon are fresh off a ride to Florida to visit Rich's parents, watch some sports car racing, and grabbed an awesome interview that will be our next show. Rich and Jon are grilled by Rico on their trip to Florida and all the GEAR they wore to stay warm. Rich's Gear: Legs - Regular long johns (trip home), Freeze Out pants , riding jeans, and rain pants (after stop in Columbia, SC) Feet - cott...

We talk about attending the Charlotte EasyRiders Bike Show .  Rico was unable to attend, but Rich and Jon were joined by one of the Riders of Loud Pipes - Mike (aka 18two4ever).  This is the third year that the Loud Pipes team has attend the show and have to say this is the largest one so far.  A few cherry pops happened - first bike show for Mike and first long ride for Jon in a ra...

To continue with the Victory Motorcycles farewell, we have someone who is passionate about Victory to bring to you.  Our special guest Lloyd Greer from Lloydz Motorworkz , discusses his passion and experience in the aftermarket world to help improve Victory Motorcycles and build a loyal customer following. Two videos inspired us to reach out to Lloyd for this episode.   Onwards and...