Episode 129: I didn’t read that article
October 14, 2012

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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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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/

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