Welcome to the Fourth Annual Pace Podcast Holiday Gift Guide. This year, we kept the gifts simple, the budgets small and the ideas practical. Let the gift giver know you have simple needs, and for you gift givers, let the riders close to you know you’re thinking of them.

• Cyron Trunk Light – http://www.powersportjunkie.com/CYRON-LIGHTING-BL101-p/tr-481081.htm
• Triumph opens an online store – http://shop.triumphmotorcycles.com
• Lowepro Toploader Pro – http://www.lowepro.com/toploaderpro
• Flash2Pass from Jeff Shaffer – http://f2ptechnologies.shptron.com/products/productdetail/Flash2Pass+System+for+Motorcycle/part_number=103102/3135.0.1.1.77328.0.0.0.0?pp=8&
• National Parks Annual Pass – http://pass.usparkpermits.com/results.asp?p=nps&pt=parks&GroupID=24510&r=google
• TCX X-Street Waterproof “boot” – http://www.tcxboots.com/eng/prodotti-dettaglio.php?prodotto=57
• Electric Kettle – http://www.amazon.com/Rival-4071-WN-32-Ounce-Express-White/dp/B00006IUXU/ref=sr_1_25?s=kitchen&ie=UTF8&qid=1353855862&sr=1-25
• Collapsable one cup coffee maker – http://www.rei.com/product/798277/gsi-outdoors-collapsible-javadrip-slim-drip-coffee-maker
• Camping flatware – http://www.amazon.com/Light-My-Fire-Spork-4-Pack/dp/B0013L2FGW/
• Timbuk2 Catapult – http://www.timbuk2.com/tb2/products/catapult-sling-shoulder-bag
• Bilt Typhoon Jacket from Russ Hoffman http://www.cyclegear.com/eng/product/typhoon_waterproof_textile_motorcycle_jacket/web1001112
• Storm pants – http://www.cyclegear.com/eng/product/Storm_Waterproof_Motorcycle_Overpants/web1008634
• Olympia 4150 Goretex gloves – http://shop.olympiagloves.com/GT-4150-Gore-Tex-All-Season-GT-4150.htm
• Aerostich LP bag – http://www.aerostich.com/bags/more-packing-options/small-storage-bags/aerostich-lp-lightweight-portable-bag.html
• Saddlemen bag liners – http://www.bikebandit.com/saddlemen-motorcycle-saddlebag-liners
• Grip heaters – element under grip style – example: http://www.cyclegear.com/eng/product/Grip_Heaters/web1007460
• Navigon GPS for smart phones – http://www.navigon.com/portal/us/produkte/navigationssoftware/index.html
• Roadgear tool roll / pouch – http://roadgear.com/sport-touring-tool-pouch-p-46.html
• Kids Gear – http://kinderriderinc.com
• Make a custom coupon – http://www.sendacoupon.com

Theme song composed and performed by Raoul Lowe.

Ending song, White Christmas, performed by Twisted Sister.

News:

• KTM 390 Duke pics – http://www.asphaltandrubber.com/bikes/ktm-390-duke-high-resolution-photos/
• 2013 Aprilia Caponord – http://www.asphaltandrubber.com/bikes/2013-aprilia-caponord-1200-aprilia-dynamic-damping/#more-37417
• BMW F800GT – http://www.motorcycledaily.com/2012/11/new-bmw-f-800-gt-breaks-cover/

Links:

• Husq Terra 650 – http://husqvarna-motorcyclesna.com/product.php?pid=64&cid=24
• Agility Saietta R – http://www.firebox.com/product/3556/Agility-Saietta-R-Bike
• CB1100 – http://hellforleathermagazine.com/2010/03/video-2010-honda-cb1100-in-motion/
• CB1100 cafe – http://www.caferacer351.com/forum/index.php?topic=284.25
• Royal Enfield – http://www.enfieldmotorcycles.com/models/classic-g5.html
• Ural – http://www.imz-ural.com/

Feedback:

• Thomas Hunt

• Brent Tannehill

• Russell Hoffman

• Thomas Hunt – follow up

• John Hopkins – follow up from last week

• Christopher Lowe

• Chris Ashmore

Info:

• Theme song composed and performed by Raoul Lowe

• Links
  • Honda
    • CBR600RR
    • CB1100
    • Gold Wing F6B
    • CB500F
    • CB500X
    • CBR500R
  • Suzuki
    • C90T B.O.S.S.
    • GSX-R 1000 1 Million Commemorative Edition
    • GW250
  • Ducati
    • Hypermotard
    • Hyperstrada
    • Diaval Strada
• Theme music composed and performed by Raoul Lowe

Thank you!

We have a dual purpose episode this week. It’s a bizarre Frankenstein’s monster of a show bringing The Pace and The Wheelnerds together for the second time!  We have our usual measure of news, email and random diversions along with a couple classified ads that Todd brought with him. Get ready! Here comes The Pace 130 and Wheelnerds 65!

• Links
  • KTM 390 Duke
  • CB500X joins the CBR500 and CB500R
  • The target fixation photo sequence sent to us by Rick in Bristow, VA
  • Gladius based bike from Priest sent by Thomas Hunt
  • Kawasaki Vulcan 500
• Theme music composed and performed by Raoul Lowe

Hey all.

We’re sorry to say we’re taking the week off. James is enjoying a much needed vacation, and I’m working on coordinating some family emergency travel. I can spill some details on that later, but for now let me just say that we appreciate your patience and your hanging in there when life gets in the way of the show. The Pace has the best audience in all of Podcastdom. Don’t ever doubt that.

Thanks and stay tuned for next week’s show.

This week, while James is off exploring the wilds of corporate travel, Chris enlists the help of his friend John, an MSF instructor, long time rider and track day junkie, to help keep the show on track (pun!). In true Pace Podcast form, many a rathole was visited, and many a tangent was… tangentalized.

Discussion: Low speed turn

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• COL_GettingThere_2315.jpg (counter balance example)
• IMG_24411.jpg (counter balance example)

Links:

• John McKown’s Facebook profile – https://www.facebook.com/johnmckown

News:

• Layoffs at Mission. No longer making bikes, but rather supplying OEM parts.
  • http://www.asphaltandrubber.com/news/mission-motors-layoffs/

• The FZ8 survives for another year with minor updates
  • http://www.yamaha-motor.com/sport/products/modelhome/652/0/home.aspx
• The Street 3 and Street 3 R get some love
  • http://www.triumphmotorcycles.com/motorcycles/range/roadsters/street-triple/2013/18763
  • http://www.triumphmotorcycles.com/motorcycles/range/roadsters/street-triple/2013/18762
• Yamaha’s Crossplane Triple Concept
  • http://blogs.sportrider.com/6781340/sport-bikes/new-yamaha-triple-based-on-crossplane-concept/
• CBR 500
  • http://www.asphaltandrubber.com/rumors/spotted-honda-cbr500-honda-cb500/
• Motus updates for 2013
  • http://www.asphaltandrubber.com/bikes/2013-motus-mst-r/

Theme song by Raoul Lowe

This weeks show is all about Intermot 2012 with special guest Crash from The Cafe Racer Podcast.

• Links
  • KTM 1190 Adventure is Official
  • BMW’s 2013 R 1200 GS Gets Wet
  • Suzuki Shows Off the V-Strom 1000 Concept
  • Zero Brings the Goods for 2013
  • Ducati Celebrates The Monster‘s 20th Birthday
• Theme music composed and performed by Raoul Lowe

• Links
  • The triumphant return of the Suzuki Gladius! I mean… the SFV650
  • Honda recalls @1500 NC700Xs
  • Akrapovic leaks the 2013 Yamaha FJR1300
  • Sport Rider Magazine’s Suspension Setup Guide
  • Keith Code’s Setting Suspension Sag
• Theme music composed and performed by Raoul Lowe

Matt Johnson’s Sportster

This week we speculate and ponder the existence of the as yet non-existent existence of Honda’s non-existent V4 sport bike. It doesn’t exist. Yet. Will it? We don’t know, but it sounds like the non-existent bike may exist some day. Whew. That went round the horn a bit. KTM gives us a new big Adventure bike and it’s powered by the RC8 mill. Question is, did the plob the lump in there, or do some reworking on it?

EBR tosses out some ideas on how better to support dealerships, and let’s slip a little info on the new EBR machines coming out in 2013. You on board? Triumph announces pricing on the new Trophy touring bike and clearly has BMW centered in their crosshairs.

Some brief commentary on the Fischer and CF Moto lower-cost alternative bikes, and does Can Am have something new up their collective sleeves…?

News:

• Honda’s new V4 sport bike…?
  • http://www.asphaltandrubber.com/news/honda-v4-sport-bike/
• KTM’s new big Adventure
  • http://www.asphaltandrubber.com/bikes/2013-ktm-1190-adventure-leak/
• EBR’s expansion and dealer plans
  • http://www.motorcyclepowersportsnews.com/Item/104903/erik_buell_racing_expands.aspx
  • http://www.erikbuellracing.com/become-a-dealer/
• Triumph Trophy gets a  price
  • http://www.triumphmotorcycles.com/motorcycles/range/touring/trophy/2013/trophy/specifications

Links:

• Fischer Motorcycles – http://fischer1.com/Fischer_motorcycles.htm
• CFMoto 650 – http://thekneeslider.com/archives/2012/07/24/cfmoto-middleweights-650nk-and-650tr-the-coming-competition/
• BRP Can-AM Spyder – http://en-us.spyder.brp.com/home.aspx

Feedback:

• Russell Hoffman

• Alex Miller

• Tom

Theme song composed and performed by, and courtesy of Raoul Lowe.

• Links
  • The Ninja 300 comes to The States
  • The Kawasaki Z800 breaks cover
  • The Ninja ZX-6R gets official with a 636cc mill
  • Yamaha announces a whole bunch of 2013 street bikes and scooters
    • The XT250 and Vino both get fuel injection
  • Disc Brake Pad Spreader
• Theme music composed and performed by Raoul Lowe

Hey folks. Again… I know, I know…
Promise, this’ll be the last time for a while.
COME ON! I promised!

Come back next week for tons of feedback and discussion, and maybe a giveaway.

News:
New Ninja 250 300 coming to the States?
http://www.asphaltandrubber.com/rumors/2013-kawasaki-ninja-300-rumor/
http://www.kawasaki.ca/model/STREET-TOURING/1256/Ninja-400R

Links:

• http://www.aimag.com/wordpress/2012/08/motorcycle-warning-feds-mandate-minimum-4-gallon-ethanol-blend-purchase/
• http://litmotors.com/
• http://litmotors.com/cargo-scooter/

We have feedback. Not much more to say, really… Listen in and enjoy.

Kawasaki wows us with a new Ninja 250, updated and modernized after 19 consecutive Millenia. Fuel injection and optional ABS are finally in the mix. Lookout, Honda. Who owns Ducati? Well, it’s not us. And apparently, it’s not the Germans. But it is. No, no… the OTHER Germans. The Italian ones. You know. SuperTrapp, that iconic 80s muffler manufacturer is alive and well, and buying up other companies. And S&S, the custom chopper engine manufacturer, gets a new line of customer. I mean, this is just a crazy week full of “huh, who knew?” kind of stories.

News:

• New Ninja 250
  • “Certain markets” get FI. Optional ABS.
  • http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/630/13903/Motorcycle-Article/2013-Kawasaki-Ninja-250R-Revealed.aspx
  • http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/News/newsresults/New-bikes/2012/August/aug0212-new-kawasaki-ninja-250r-unveiled/
• Famous German… er… Italian… er… German sports car manufacturer, Lamborghini owns Ducati…
  • http://www.asphaltandrubber.com/news/lamborghini-owns-ducati/
• SuperTrapp buys Jardine
  • http://www.ultimatemotorcycling.com/2012/supertrapp-industries-acquires-jardine
• S&S Engines gets a new lease on life (thanks to Gary Budzien for pointing us to this)
  • http://www.jsonline.com/business/tiny-sports-car-comes-back-with-engine-from-wisconsin-maker-2e6eqpv-165906986.html

Feedback:

• Martin Bohme

Would you believe it if I said I plumb forgot what day it was on our normally scheduled recording day? I’m just gonna go ahead and milk the whole surgery thing for a while longer and that’s my excuse. Yeah… yeah, that’ll work. Anyway, we’ll be back next week with a whole show. In the meantime, enjoy this brief update. Thanks!

Chris & James want to extend a huge thank you to everyone who submitted pictures for the site. It’s been a great response, and we look forward to getting more as the riding adventures continue. Thanks so much.

On a personal note, Chris wants to say thanks for all the great well wishes, kind words, and support and encouragement. Healing continues, every day is better than the one before, and Chris looks forward to getting back out in the world.

Thanks, everyone. The Pace definitely has the best community in all of podcastdom.

– James & Chris

Theme music composed and performed by Raoul Lowe

You remember Colleen from episode 118 right? Well, she’s back to fill in for Chris as he convalesces.

• Links
  • Dante’s Dame
  • BMW goes electric
  • Klim Latitude jacket and pants
  • Tour Master Sonora mesh jacket
• Theme music composed and performed by Raoul Lowe

• Links
  • The 2013 Ninja 650 gets ABS
  • The UClear HBC 100 Communicator
  • Women’s Bike Shootout from Motorcycle USA
    • Women’s Cruiser Shootout
  • Husqvarna’s new TR 650 Strada and TR 650 Terra
  • Scott Oiler
  • PD Oiler
  • First Gear TPG Rainier
• Theme music composed and performed by Raoul Lowe

• Links
  • The “new” BMW F700GS
  • The Zero XU goes to school
  • Allstate Insurance funds “Watch for Motorcycles” signs
  • The Ninjette Forums
  • BluePoof’s maintenance site
  • “The Essential Guide to Motorcycle Maintenance”
  • DuPont Chain Saver
  • MRA Screen and Spoiler
• Theme music produced and performed by Raoul Lowe

July 1, 2012

This week James and Chris step aside and hand over the mics for a second Women Riders’ Roundtable show. The ladies discuss gear, bike sizing for newer and smaller riders, touring solo and a host of other topics.

Joanne, the GearChic - http://gearchic.com/

Colleen, “DantesDame” - http://dantesdame.wordpress.com/

Carolyn, aka “Blue Poof” - http://www.bluepoof.com/

Liz – https://www.facebook.com/elizabeth.hearn.754

• Links
  • The new Triumph Trophy finally breaks cover
  • JCL MP150F video from Scott Lewis
  • Honda Gyro
• Opening music: ‘No Way’ by Kunk

Mark Lotspeich’s trio of riders

JCL MP150F from Scott Lewis

JCL MP150F from Scott Lewis

June 17, 2012

Hey all… we’re sorry to say that we’re taking the week off. You know the drill; busy lives, summer time (go ride!) and it’s Father’s Day. We decided to take the week off. Look for us next week with the rest of the feedback (keep it coming!) and we should be announcing a date for the Women Riders’ Roundtable Show then, too. We have all the participants on board and ready to go.

Send your questions and comments for the lady riders to feedback@thepacepodcast.com for inclusion in the show.

Thanks!

• Links
  • Honda confirms the CRF250L for the States
  • The IIHS lists 2012 motorcycles with ABS
  • Spy shots of a Moto Guzzi something or other
  • Motus gets more dealers
  • Ben Schilling mounts an iPhone and has a little trouble attaching his Sena SMH10 to his helmet
  • Christian Aasland mentions Blackstone Labs
  • The Archive Feeds are here
    • 2009
    • 2010
    • 2011
    • 2012
  • Opening music: ‘No Way’ by Kunk

• Aerostich gets ready to announce women’s specific gear
• Casey Stoner announces his retirement
• Here’s the bio from his web site
• Correction: We should have credited Chris Ashmore and Chad Bolling for sending in the tip regarding Zero Motorcycle’s Demo Day
• Speedwerks
• Boxx
• Roland Cannon’s Pit Posse Tire Changer
• Opening music: ‘No Way’ by Kunk
• Look for info on those archive RSS feeds soon

May 6, 2012

We had hoped to get a show out this week, but between work, travel and life situations, the timing just didn’t work out. We’ll be back next week with a full show, some post-trip chatter, and lots and lots of feedback, and perhaps a GearChic segment.

Thanks again for listening!

Opening music: ‘No Way’ by Kunk

• The Dragon just says no to 45 footers
• Ryca does a Scrambler
• Audi and Ducati to announce a deal this week?
• Brammo Empulse to see the light of day?
• Ivan’s jet kit for the FZ1
• Holeshot Performance stage-1 kit
• Byron’s Adirondack Routes
• • Saratoga Battlefield
  • Lake Placid
  • East Shore of Champlain/Ft. Ticonderoga
• webBikeWorld’s Helmet Fit Guide suggested by Michael Collins
• Opening music: ‘No Way’ by Kunk

March 32, 2012

• Street racing in China is a really bad idea
• Best brands as decided by MCN’s readers
• Audi and Ducati about to make a deal
• Convertibars
• Spiegler Handlebar Conversion Kits
• Wired article on electric bikes
• Opening music: ‘No Way’ by Kunk

• Links
• Motus announces pricing starting at $31,000. That’s not a typo. That’s THIRTY ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS.
• Press Kit (This is a direct link to zip file download)
• Willie G. gets a gold watch
• Moto Guzzi’s new California 1400
• Piaggio’s new design center in Pasadena, CA
• Audi courting Ducati?
• MD’s take on modern motorcycle ergos
• STA-BIL fuel stabilizer
• Listener’s Links
• David Austin points us towards a suzukisavage.com post on petcock diagnostics by way of our Facebook page
• Chad Bolling tells us about Yamaha scooter fuel pump issues and suggests zumaforums.net as a resource
• Doug Kneissl shares some pics of his new Cycle Shell
• Dave Shupe tells us about a ride in the Poconos to benefit the Boy Scouts of America. You can find the pledge sheet here if you’re local and interested.
• Opening music
• No Way, by Kunk

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WARNING: We spend lots of time talking about electrics this week. Mostly because that’s where the interesting stuff is happening right now. But don’t despair! I’m sure we’ll have lots of good old fashioned gas burnin’ bikes to talk about next week.

We also spend some time on a tiny little scooter, yet another Triumph rumor and lots of email.

Oh, do you remember Colorforms? Those sticky plastic things in the shape of a pair of shoes or a shirt or something that you would stick on other sticky plastic things in the shape of a person or maybe a tree? Harley Davidson has given us online Colorforms! You can stick a bunch of accessories and stuff on a Sportster to see what it looks like. The difference is that you can peel your H-D creation off of the refrigerator door and bring it in to the real world if your wallet is fat enough.

This is the Sportster I would build from the available options. Probably not a big surprise. It’s basically a 48 with luggage and a real fuel tank.

Custom Sportster from the Factory

• Links
• Street legal Mission R
• Tiger 1050 Sport?
• California Scooter Co.
• H-D’s Online Bike Configurator
• DIY Electric
• First Sunday meet in Ephrata PA
• Dowco Guardian Covers
• Bench Racers International
• #MotoChat - NEW TIME is Wednesdays at 1:00 Pacific/4:00 Eastern

• Opening music
• No Way, by Kunk

February 26, 2012

This week we discuss James’ impressions of the Tiger 800, the great customer service he receives at his Triumph dealer, and how Chris hates allergies. The Trophy rumors are rearing their heads again; are they real? Hero of India backs Buell, and two Superbike teams. The Brain is better on a bike, so sayeth MotorcycleInsurance.com.

Gary Budzien gives us his impressions of the IMS for 2012, and Gear Chic’s Joanne Donn talks about Sport bike myths.

Linkedinks below:

Damon Cooke corrects us on some Stella facts – Facebook
http://www.genuinescooters.com/index.html

Michael Nobel
http://store.valueaccessories.net/ChromeAirDeflectorsVolusiaVL800C50.aspx

Doug Kneissel asks about security devices
http://www.amazon.com/Scorpio-SR-i900R-Motorcycle-Alarm-New/dp/B0028OMBZ8
http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/1/4/74/2785/ITEM/Kryptonite-Stronghold-Above-Ground-Anchor.aspx
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_1?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=motorcycle+disc+lock&x=0&y=0

Dae Kim – levers and the VFR1200

Jeff Katzer has a book!
http://itunes.apple.com/us/book/adventures-on-west-coast-trail/id500558661?mt=11

Scott Langston and his Sena updates

Colin Magnusson asks about 2-up on the Sprint GT

Jack Scown comments on our topics, and tells us what he’s riding

The Pace’s 2012 trip – July in The ‘Daks – July 27-30

• Links
• New bikes from Harley
• Sportster Seventy-Two
• Softail Slim
• Boxx
• SHARP Helmet Safety from Roland Cannon
• Popular Mechanics on nitrogen in tires from Tim Smith
• The Gear Chic
• Opening music
• No Way, by Kunk

• Links
• H-D is in the black
• Motorcycle Sales Numbers
• Sena’s new SMH5
• Pre-Order at Spoiled Biker
• Ducati’s new Dealership Experience
• Opening music
• No Way, by Kunk

• Links
• The Tiger Explorer gets a price
• Tiny Triumphs are coming
• Water cooled Guzzi coming to production?
• Is Victory building the ugliest motorcycle in the history of motorcycles?
• The 2013 rumor mill starts with Ducati
• Federally mandated helmet use?
• Links from Gary Budzien
• Potosi Brewing
• New Glarus Brewing
• The Grumpy Troll Brewery
• Mindoro Cut (video)
• Opening music
• No Way, by Kunk

We hope everyone had a safe and happy New Year holiday and we’d love to hear feedback from your Christmas holiday – how many of your holiday shopping wish list items made it into your stockings? Also, we would love to hear what people have planned for the Spring time and beyond in terms of bike trips, bike shopping, bike repairs or upgrades, etc. Anyone going to be breaking in new gear or trying out some new farkles for 2012?

Let us know: feedback@thepacepodcast.com