Stay tuned!

Or in the words of the great Martha Stewart, “It’s a very good thing.”

James and Chris discuss the cultural phenomenon known as Christopher Walken. Ok, not really; just an honorable mention. It’s a feedback extravaganza this week while the guys get caught up on feedback. James – no, no… not THAT James – had a minor incident and we point you to the forum discussion where his bike pics exist. Chris has decided that he’s selling his reliable bike and getting a Ducati Indiana. Nope… that’s just a flat out lie, but he does link you to a picture of one. Keep your bucket handy.

Links:

• Fly Tourist helmet
• Walken does Where the Wild Things Are
• Motoport review
• James’ broken bike thread
• Ducati Indinia
• Cleveland Moto Podcast
• James on Twitter

Feedback:

• Russell Hoffman
• Reuben RN
• @craigsheppard – https://twitter.com/craigsheppard
• Gerry Reidel
• James (Malbojah on ST.N)
• Fred Huska

Enjoy — CH

As for the tools, I’ll run through my current setup, and give you some advice at the end.

I have the following tools, and I use every single one of them.

* Harbor Freight tire changer with motorcycle wheel adapter.
* Mojo Lever (the lever that comes with the HF tire changer is garbage)
* Mojo Blocks
* Motion Pro tire levers (2)
* NoMar Spoon Bar (1)
* Yellow Thing
* NoMar XtraHand clamps
* Harbor Freight wheel balancer

If I had to do it over again, the only thing I’d really change is to forgo the HF tire changer and go with the Cycle Hill changer or, if budget allowed, the NoMar Classic. Other than that, I think I’d stick with my tool selection. I think the Mojo Lever is better than the NoMar lever, and the motion pro spoons are freaking awesome.

http://www.nomartirechanger.com/Articles.asp?ID=257
www.amazon.com/Motion-Pro-08-0007-Curved-Tire/dp/B000GZJ38O (I have two)
http://www.nomartirechanger.com/category_s/39.htm
http://home.comcast.net/~prestondrake/mojoweb.htm
http://home.comcast.net/~prestondrake/mojoblocks.htm

Episode 148: But they don’t fall down!

June 3, 2013

In the show’s triumphant return to the internets at large, James and Chris answer letters from listeners, discuss with a fiery passion the electric bike movement, and brag about all their new gear. They also take themselves to task over forgetting they have a website… which is at http://thepacepodcast.com, by the way… and take a moment to talk about it. The website. The one at thepacepodcast.com. That one.

The guys discuss the current state of the E2E Rally – 200 participants!!!! Team Take That, The Pace (aka, Wheelnerds) are leading the charge at a blistering zero points. Not that anyone’s bragging or anything. TAKE THAT WHEELNERDS TEAM TAKE THAT THE PACE! (whew)

And did we mention gear reviews…? James discusses a few items he picked up for use in the garage and out on the road, and Chris talks about his new jacket. How many jackets does one guy need…? Tune in and find out. Hint: Every of. That’s how many.

News:

• Mission R

Links:

• MeFOTO Backpacker
  

• Joe Rocket Atomic 4.0

• Lighted inspection mirror

• Weebles

• Daytona Lady Star GTX

• Bluepoof

• Yamaha Maxim

• Centralia, PA
  

• The Whip Tavern
  

Feedback:

• Gee Farce

• Tim Bennett

• Matt Murto

• Peter Jowett

• Eric Johnson

• Joel Cain

Theme music composed and performed by Raoul Lowe

Hey guys,

No full show this week. Instead I give you my rambling excuses and sloppy begging for apologies.

Seriously, though, this is all me this week. I just let my week get away from the with some stuff I have going on, and the show suffered this week. My apologies.

– ch

Episode 147: Mental Yoga

May 13, 2013

Links

• The 2013 BMW F800GS Adventure
• H-D drops 6 models for 2014
• The Sportster gets the Ryca treatment
• The Honda MSX-125 may be headed for the US
• The KTM E-Speed breaks cover

This week the guys are playing it loose and cool. James is traveling and Chris is fresh off the road. No real news being discussed; the guys are catching up after a 3 week hiatus, lots of travel, broken bikes and… did we talk about travel?

Review:

• Kali Naza helmet (Chris, non-carbon)

• Big Skinny Wallets (Chad Bolling)

Links:

• http://www.bigskinny.net/wallet-super-skinny-horizontal-pockets.html

Feedback:

• Colin Magnusson – resigning as a listener

• Colin Magnusson – Powerlet heated jacket feedback

• Kurt Wahtera – Kali Helmets

• David Gore – questions

Picture:

• The Ducati back pressure mod – http://i.imgur.com/4VCVKHY.jpg

• Kali helmet bag – http://i.imgur.com/HVP9i2t.jpg

Thanks!

James is traveling this week so Chris is left to flounder around in the garage and solo in front of the mic. It’s not a pretty sight… or sound.

Try to enjoy, anyway.

Short show this week. We have a quick product review for S3 cases, then talk about a few brief news items. Then we dive into feedback and give a rally update. Really… that’s all there is. Oh, and we figure that the best thing Honda can do is make a Goldwing branded Ridgeline pickup truck. I think James almost barfed a little at that one.

Review:

• S3 Case Review – http://s3cases.com
• T2500 – http://s3cases.com/advanced-protective-cases/t2500/

News:

• BMW partners with TVS (India) on sub-500cc machines

• Suzuki goes out of business and is replaced by… Suzuki

Links:

• 2013 FJR review by Motorcycle Daily

Feedback:

• Stéphane Lafrance – is the ST1300 a good choice?

• Frank Luo – SV, Ninja 650, ER6N?

• Elliot Williams – Thruxton or Street Triple?

Rally info! This episode we go over the initial info on the rally. 101 entrants so far! You guys are killing it. We talk about some feed back and as for news… oh yeah… nada. Zilch. Zippo. Nuttin’ Honey!

Links:

• Ryca motors – http://www.rycamotors.com
• Colleen aka DantesDame – http://dantesdame.com
• Voztec helmets – http://www.voztec.com

Rally feedback:

• Tom P

Quick question on the bonuses. What if one dealer has both Ural and Royal Enfield. Can I submit 2 pictures of the same dealer for both categories?

• BJ_CT

The category Covered Bridges seemed simple enough until I did some research. There are a host of Covered Bridges that may not be what you intended. I give you two examples from lunch hour. Bridge 1 is very old and spans a dam but it is a walking bridge only and leads to the mill on the left. Bridge 2 looks to be newish, spans a creek or dry wash and was probably never driven over by anything bigger than a bicycle. They are bridges (they span something) and they are covered. Do these count or not count? Thanks.

• 02Tac

I have a question. How do you score it when a picture contains multiple things as this one does? There are two separate historical markers. The one on the right is for Warner Mifflin and the one on the left is for the Motherkiln Friends Meeting House.

Feedback:

• John Hopkins
• J.L. Perdue
• Roland Cannon
• Erik Johnson
• Lance Kimbrough
• James

Download (PDF, 50KB)

Interview:

• Liz talks about her Ducati

Review:

• Liz’s Fieldsheer Highland jacket – http://www.motorcyclecloseouts.com/sport/textile+motorcycle+jackets/fieldsheer_highland+jacket?utm_source=gps&utm_medium=csn&utm_term=Highland+Jacket&utm_campaign=sport-textile+motorcycle+jackets&gclid=COuU5urL_bUCFcqd4AodiAMAaQ

News:

• Yamaha/Star Bolt - http://www.starmotorcycles.com/star/products/modelhome/683/home.aspx

Feedback:

• Matt Hearn
• Christopher Romero
• Brad Kaplan
• Steve Brannon
• Kurt Wahtera

 Episode 142: Don’t Turbo Yer ‘Busa

March 10, 2013

• Links
  • Vega
  • Corazzo
  • Voztec
  • Warm & Safe copying claims
  • More Warm & Safe copying claims
  • Boeshield T-9
  • South Africa’s Think Bike campaign
• Theme music composed and performed by Raoul Lowe
• Pics

Vega Pack System Jacket from the front

Vega Pack System Jacket from the back with pack attached

Vega Pack System Jacket in black

Vega Pack System Jacket with front vent open

Vega Phantom with chin bar detached

Vega Phantom

Corazzo jacket

Corazzo Turiste Trenchcoat

Corazzo heated vest

Voztec from front

Voztec entry hinge

Voztec neck opening

Voztec with the hinge separated for emergency removal

Episode 141: I’ll Take It, I’ll Take It, I’ll Take It

March 3, 2013

• Links
  • Tinnitus
  • NOJ Quiet Rider
  • Testing Textile Gear
  • SWMotec Top Rack
  • SWMotec Side Carriers
  • Givi E45
  • Givi E21
  • Givi E36
  • MRA Touring Screen
  • MRA Spoiler
  • Ventura Luggage
  • Fly Racing Tourist
  • G-Max
  • Sena Bluetooth
  • Adaptiv Technologies
  • Battery Tender
  • Custom Ear Plugs
  • The GearChic
• Theme music composed and performed by Raoul Lowe
• Pics

Fly Tourist helmets in all 3 configurations

Fly Tourist with the chin bar removed

Fly Tourist with the peak installed

G-Max open face helmet

G-Max modular with light

G-Max brake light transmitter

Adaptiv radar detector

Adaptiv mounting solutions

Adaptiv GlowRider

Adaptiv GlowRider in the dark

Episode 140: Rat in a Cage

February 24, 2013

• Links
  • It’s official. The Duke 390 is bound for our shores
  • California tells the truth about lane splitting
  • Chad Bolling clues us in to the Tucson Bonnie Blog
  • Christini Motorcycles
  • Tharo EV
  • Kali Protectives
  • Powerlet
• Theme music composed and performed by Raoul Lowe
• Pics

Tharo EV rear wheel.

Tharo EV (That’s the Sym booth in the background)

Kali Protectives

Kali Protectives cut away.

NEW HONDA MOTORCYCLES! And this time, it’s more than just BNG*. This time it’s actual hardware. Is it a cruiser? Is it a standard? Only you can tell. Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to define Honda’s new entries. Sena hits us with some new hardware, and whattya know… bike sales are up. All over! GO US!**

* Bold New Graphics
** US = motorcyclists buying bikes

News:

• Honda CTX – http://powersports.honda.com/ctx.aspx?from=http://ctx.honda.com/
• Sena SMH10R – http://www.senabluetooth.com/products/smh10r.php?tab_menu=overview
• Sena SMH5-FM – http://www.senabluetooth.com/products/smh5fm.php?tab_menu=overview
• MC sales up for 2012 – http://www.asphaltandrubber.com/news/united-states-motorcycle-sales-2012/

Links:

• Paint scheme – http://img145.echo.cx/img145/9417/img17024hb.jpg
• Harley “Functional” riding gear:
• http://www.harley-davidson.com/browse/browse_products.jsp?WebLogicSession=PfGVpZM0e6PF3v9A8WNTPwxPr8k3uz1d14g8xRjuyIGz6am4DBRP!959584699!hiwpbmsp02.ihd.hd!7005!8005&FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374309380275&bmUID=1335838294364&bmLocale=en_CA
• http://www.harley-davidson.com/browse/browse_products.jsp?FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374309178688&bmUID=1360513706368&bmLocale=en_CA

Feedback:

• Richard Radke

• Gary Budzien

• Roland Cannon

• Scott Langston

• Gary Budzien

Short and quick show this week. Not much in the news and it seems everyone is busy with The Wintery Winterness of Winter. Anyway, the guys speculate on KTM and Husqvaran’s bright new future. After such a quiet and tight-lipped deal, speculation is all we have, and we wring it for all its worth, like the proverbial turkey’s neck on Thanksgiving.

News:

• KTM gets Husq – http://www.asphaltandrubber.com/news/bmw-motorrad-sells-husqvarna-pierer-industrie-ag/
• Kawasaki Z250 – http://www.motorcycledaily.com/2013/01/kawasaki-z300-for-u-s-kawasaki-launches-naked-z250-in-indonesia/

Links:

• Chad finds a Ryca for sale – http://atlanta.craigslist.org/atl/mcy/3549538524.html
• Suzuki GW250 – http://www.suzukicycles.com/Product%20Lines/Cycles/Products/GW250/2013/GW250.aspx
• SV rallye – http://www.svrider.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=57
• Bench Racers International – http://www.benchracersinternational.com

Feedback:

• Scott Bolton
• Joshua Chang

Blog Comments

• Al S
• Nic Solberg

Episode 137: A Fair Trade

January 27, 2013

• Links
  • Givi E45
  • Conti Tire Recall
  • Honda CRF250M
  • Brief History of Indian Motorcycles
  • Ballistic Battery Cold Start Video
• Preliminary Equinox 2 Equinox Rally Info
  • Runs from March 20 to September 22 2013
  • “Wildcard” bonuses based on categories rather than specific locations
  • We need you help! Send those category suggestions to us at feedback@thepacepodcast.com
• Feedback
  • Will Munck
  • Kurt Wahtera
  • Craig Shepard x2
  • David Mass
  • Kenneth Mackins
• Theme music composed and performed by Raoul Lowe
• R.I.P. Kevin Ash

• Links
  • TCX X-Miles Boots
  • Elio Motors
  • Electric bikes too quiet?
  • Motorcycle gear or not?
  • Minimum age to ride on the back?
  • Superduke 1290
  • TyreToTravel
• Feedback
  • Doug E
  • Alfred Assouad
  • Tim Bennett
  • Stephen Lay
  • Daniel Short
• Theme music composed and performed by Raoul Lowe

We’re giving it away. All of it. Every single bit. Well, every single bit of the Grip Puppies, that is. Both of them. That’s right… the pair. Then we move on to this week’s product review: The Bilt Storm Jacket from Cycle Gear. Say what you will; they’re making some decent stuff.

• James will pick the winner of the grip puppies – Scott Pfeiffer

• Product Review
  • Bilt Storm Jacket – http://www.cyclegear.com/eng/product/storm_waterproof_motorcycle_jacket/web1008403
• Garmin GPS comparison – https://buy.garmin.com/shop/compare.do?cID=133&compareProduct=121762&compareProduct=120318
• iON Speed Pro Camera – http://www.theverge.com/2013/1/7/3845560/ion-extends-its-sports-camera-offerings-adventure-speed-pro-air-pro-2
• Ford’s App Link goes Open Source – http://gigaom.com/2013/01/10/forget-apps-fords-openxc-project-will-produce-open-source-car-hardware/
• Triumph Tiger Sport – http://www.asphaltandrubber.com/bikes/triumph-tiger-sport-1050/
• Blog Comments
  • Daniel Dyer
  • SpeedwayRN
  • Daniel Short
  • Jacob S

• Facebook
  • Ron Leonard

Feedback:

• Michael Veal
• Kevin Kocher
• Chuck Brewer

The Pace celebrates the fact that the world didn’t end with a triumphant return to the Interwebs… ALL the Interwebs… with episode 134. 1 + 3 = 4. There’s some significance there. If anyone knows any Mayans, please let them know I have some weird math thing that needs lookin’ at.

Meanwhile, we give you some product (and place!)reviews, some news, some speculation, some incredibly insightful and well-reasoned discussion, and we answer all your feedback questions with the same poise, dedication and flawless logic that has seen The Pace paving everything in their way and leaving a wake of tears, uncertainty and dou…. no, wait. None of that is right.

Well, the feedback part is right. We try, anyway. Welcome to 2013, the first year of the rest of your life.

Product Review

• Waze – http://www.waze.com
• Revzilla – http://www.revzilla.com/

News:

• Yamaha 250? – http://www.motorcycledaily.com/2012/12/yamaha-readies-250-class-sportbike-to-compete-with-kawasaki-and-honda/

Links:

• Bell Mag 9 Sena – http://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/bell-mag-9-sena-helmet-solids
• Ballistic Li-Ion – http://www.ballisticparts.com/products/batteries/batteries.php
• Grip Puppies giveaway – https://www.facebook.com/ThePacePodcast/posts/10151368258275586
• First Gear Warm and Safe – http://www.firstgear-usa.com/warm_safe.html
• Diamond Motor Sports – http://www.ridedms.com

Feedback:

• Kevin Kocher
• Rich Radke
• Tim Bennett
• John Hart

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

• slowturn.gif (counter balance example)
• 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

http://www.delawareonline.com/article/20120930/NEWS/309300049/Tech-minds-merge-PodCamp-gathering?odyssey=tab%7Ctopnews%7Ctext%7CHome&nclick_check=1

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

Thanks, Jamie!

Having recently returned to Western Australia after living in the UK for a number of years I have noted a large increase in the the number of local riders riding motorcycles wearing little or no protective riding gear.

I mean I’ve barely seen a jacket let alone gloves,boots or pants! Why is this so i was wondering?
Now the UK has a different riding culture altogether – you see guys in full leathers that match their bike colours and designs in all types of weathers. The adventure crowd dress with the relevant ‘adventure’ type gear – much from the likes of Rukka and companies who make on behalf of BMW etc. Riding gear is marketed in all types of motorcycle publications, stands abound at all types of race meets up and down the country and the online market is forever on the increase. So why are locals here at home willing to put their lives on the line more-so with a lack of protective clothing?
I’m the first to admit that weather conditions here in Perth (capital city of Western Australia) are vastly different to the UK – much warmer and a lot of sunny days compared to weather that varies from thick fog, freezing rain and even snow. Even still is it worth the damage to body and mind let alone wallet for not wearing the right gear? Let’s make no mistake the road does not discriminate as to the type of rider who may come into contact with it! There are plenty of sleeveless tops, singlets, shorts and anything from laced sport shoes to thongs being worn onboard anything from little scooters to much larger and heavy motorcycles.

 

I wondered if ‘lifestyle’ was also a contributing factor? Perth has a rather cruisy way of life and is made for getting out on the bike. It has long straight roads and you don’t need to go too far to get into more technical riding roads if that is what you’re looking for. However, a lot of the people I do see on bikes in my local area inparticular, their journey would be ten kms or less in most cases. I’m not sure if this means that a short journey means protective gear does not need to be worn as ‘suiting’ up may in some cases take longer than the journey? Or do you think that ‘it would not happen to you’? To make matters worse for me I picked up a free publication from one of the local dealers and there was a full page spread for a manufacturer of motorcycles. In all three pictures of the bike models, the rider was wearing NO gloves and either a t-shirt or sleevless top!
I’m sure this may optimise cool but how ‘cool’ would you look sprawled on the road or worse! I know I have people in my life who would not want that scenario at all. Also take into consideration the other aspects of your life ie: work and day to day functioning! The roads are getting harder to negotiate with more vehicles, more aggression, distracted drivers of all types and most importantly, vehicles wanting YOUR SPACE!
I asked some bike friends their opinion and responses varied from it being ‘too hot’ for jackets and gloves to a simple shrug of the shoulders and the line of ‘I should wear my gear but…..’
It does give me the impression that again ‘it’ll never happen’. Maybe some hard hitting education is needed to help both riders and other vehicle users about the fragility of riders in different accident scenarios. I mean the type of injury can vary greatly. Even at a slow speed just the weight of a bike falling on you can cause all sorts of grief.

 

It is hard to change habits but, show you care for yourself and others important to you. There are plenty of options in riding gear out there and not all of it breaks the bank. Do some homework – get gear that fits right and is above all practical for your use. Hopefully you will never need to use riding gear in a way it is designed to be used but, just that extra few moments before your journey could be just the difference between coming up trumps and having scars you will never be allowed to forget.

 

Ride safe and stay the sunny side up.

• 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