Episode 45 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
• Contest winners
  • Chad - Winner
  • Dawn - Honorable Mention