Fellow Delawarean Tim Smith sent us a link to this short, simple demo of the effectiveness of ABS. Thanks Tim!
ABS
Episode 78: The danger of 7th gear on black ice!
Episode 78: The danger of 7th gear on black ice!
July 10, 2011
Back after a 3-week hiatus, due to the craziness of personal lives. The guys want to thank the listeners for hanging in there and for your patience during this break. It was completely unscheduled and unforeseen, and your continued attention to The Pace and the frequent requests for updates from us really mean a lot. Thank you!
This week, Jeff Katzer brings us another of his great ride report videos. Make sure to check it out. This guy makes a compelling video! James and Chris talk about the new V-Strom, now that Suzuki has officially released the cat from its burlap sack. New engine, new ABS, new look, same great mission. Husky gives the Super Duke and a few other hooligan bikes a real competitor for the “stupid impractical fun” category. BMW taunts us with more electronic wizardry; the question remains, is it the wave of the future, or a continued “nice to have” for the premium product space? Sena pays real attention to the market place, and offers a nice upgrade to the venerable SMH-10 headset for not a whole lot of money.
Linkeedinks:
- Jeff Katzer’s next awesome ride video!
- Details on the new V-Strom
- Husky 900
- BMW DDC
- SMH-10 Replacement Program
- Fuelly.com link
Episode 45: Contests, trailies, mascots and Jeopardy.
Episode 45
Sept 19, 2010
Sept 19, 2010
This week we announce the winners of our first contest; best “must have” gear item. We opine away on the Z750R and we talk about Harley-Davidson agreeing to stay in the home of Public Enemies. Speaking of bike makers, we link you to an interview with Stuart Garner, CEO of Norton. Is Norton the next Triumph? Continuing the opining, we (o)pine away for the Dorsoduro from Aprilia. Price is as yet unannounced, but being the experts on all things Aprilia (snerk!), we haven’t a clue on the pricing but guess it’ll be in line with the other big($) trailies. In gear talk James gives us some info on Shoei helmets including a new model to replace a long-standing favorite. Chris explains how when your Angel ST tires tell you it’s time to park it, you really should listen. Some feedback and follow up, the contest announcements, and we exit with a quick tease of next week’s Female Riders show.
Linkeedinks:
- Bluepoof’s rear brake pad replacement guide for the Gen 1 SV650
- Return of the Kawi Z750R?
- HD agrees to stay in Wisconsin
- Great Motorcycle-USA interview with Stuart Garner, CEO of Norton.
- http://www.motorcycledaily.com/2010/09/2011-aprilia-dorsoduro-1200-official-photo/
- Shoei replaces the TZ-R with the Qwest for 2011.
- http://www.agv.com/dyn_prod.php?p=MIGLIA_BLU&k=97818
- Let me tell you about my weekend… And how the Angel STs die a quick death
- Feedback:
- Listener Chad informs us that ABS is available on all of the 1300 Honda cruisers – Except the Interstate. WTF?
- Just wanted to let you know that ABS is available on all the Honda 1300 custom cruisers except the Interstate. ( $1000 price bump for the ABS option according to http://powersports.honda.com/2010/stateline/build.aspx )
- Paul : “Did the Ninja 250R survey today. Was kind of blown away by one of the items they may be thinking about. See attachment.”
- Text message display on dash
- Listener Chad informs us that ABS is available on all of the 1300 Honda cruisers – Except the Interstate. WTF?
- Contest winners
- Chad – Winner
- Dawn – Honorable Mention
Chad’s gear entry:
Dawn’s gear entry:
Episode 44: Swarf
That’s right, swarf. You say you don’t know what swarf is? That’s OK, neither did we until we read about the recall on Honda’s VFR1200F. We’re also talking about PBR which apparently has nothing to do with bad American beer. It has everything to do with Kawasaki’s brand new ZX-10R. Speaking of Kawasaki, they’re looking for consumer input on the tiniest Ninja. We also talk about a good deal on an Italian bike (how often does that happen?), good brakes on a silly bike and some new-fangled, hi-tec armor.
- Linkaroni and Cheese
- PBR The first team to select the 2011 ZX10R
- VFR1200 Recall in the UK
- Kawasaki Ninja 250R Web Survey (This link may not work, let me know)
- MG Offers an Incentive on the Stelvio
- Honda Fury now offered with ABS
- D3O
- Opening music by KunK
Episode 25 – Mostly black and kind of steep
Episode 25 – Mostly black and kind of steep
Mfg news:
- Harley donates bikes to Haiti relief - http://www.motorcycle.com/news/hd-donates-bikes-to-haiti-relief-effort-89176.html
- 20 years of Triumph under John Bloor - http://www.motorcycle.com/news/triumph-celebrating-20th-anniversary-89330.html
- Bennche Motorcycles of Texas - http://www.motorcycle.com/news/introducing-bennche-89291.html
- Megelli is a UK-based “European motorcycle company”. What’s that mean, exactly?
- Megelli is the distributor for Blata motorcycles.
- Harley pulls out of Myrtle ralley - http://www.usridernews.com/2010/03/23/north-myrtle-rally-hits-the-ditch/
Bike model news:
- 2010 Indian Chief Review - http://www.motorcycle.com/manufacturer/2010-indian-chief-vintage-review-89344.html
- $35,499
- 750lbs
- 45 employees, hand building bikes, 2 per day. Initial run of 500 Chiefs
- 2010 Honda Shadow Phantom review - http://www.motorcycle.com/manufacturer/honda/2010-honda-shadow-phantom-review-89325.html
- 2010 Mana GT is coming to America. Review - http://www.motorcycle.com/manufacturer/aprilia/2010-aprilia-mana-850-gt-abs-review-89210.html
Gear and other news:
- Safety classes not effective? - http://www.usridernews.com/2010/03/31/anti-lock-brakes-better-than-safety-class/
- “According to the report, which was funded by the insurance industry, riders younger than 21 have a claims rate 10% higher in states that require them to take training courses, compared with states that do not require such courses.”
- “The same study found that antilock brakes on motorcycles play a significant role in reducing crashes. The group says bikes with antilock brakes are 37% less likely to be involved in fatal crashes than those without them. Motorcycle models with antilocks also have 22% fewer damage claims per insured vehicle year (a “vehicle year” refers to one vehicle insured for one year).”
- Exhaust aftermarket parts for the Honda Fury – The beginning of the aftermarket catching on to “factory custom” choppers? – http://www.usridernews.com/2010/03/25/new-exhaust-for-honda-fury-from-rush/
- Book: Weird Pennsylvania
- American Chopper returns, with a twist - http://www.nypost.com/p/entertainment/tv/hog_brawl_DGIaJp3YxntDfDynaIrtbL?sms_ss=twitter
- Lee Parks DeerTours - http://www.leeparksdesign.com/eshopprod_cat_530-3637_product_33204.DeerTours_Tan.htm
Music:
- Theme music, No Way by Kunk
- Additional music by The All Mighty Whispers, provided by MusicAlley.com