Throttled Motorcycle Podcast

We’re all here:  Kevin, Larry, Chris, and Tom. We talk rides: Larry did a ride up the coast, felt relaxed.  Tom was on vacation and didn’t ride, but drove (doesn’t count).  Chris did a local ride on his Vulcan but also did another Track day last weekend.   Kevin prepares for the Loud Pipes get together next weekend.  Tom’s going too and talks about his preparations. Larry and Paul start a great astronomy discussion News: We discuss changes in the IMS shows this year. Indian comes out with a kids bike.  Does it compete with Harley? Full size electric motorcycles from Indian? Paddock: Chris reports on MotoAmerica Larry reports on flat track Special Thanks: A big thank you to Donald, Kevin, Alex, Roger, Jerry, Autumn, John, Rodney, Nick, Stinger, David, Ralph, Paul, Steven, Lloyd, Mathew, Dan, TC, Jorge, Randy, Shaun, James, Tyler, Paul, Jeff and Chuck.  Thank you all for becoming supporters of the show. If you would like to help bring new features to the show, go to our website and click the

Rides: Larry didn’t get to ride, Kevin is improving physically and dreaming of a new BMW 1250 GS!  But, maybe not…he does get a new Cardo unit.   We get emails about phone holders and transceiver. News: Chinese bikes are getting BIG! Are 3 wheel tilting motorcycles the future (according to Larry)? Benelli goes ADV in America, on the cheap! Paddock: Larry reviews the weeks American Flat Tack and MotoGP Special Thanks: A big thank you to Kevin, Alex, Roger, Jerry, Autumn, John, Rodney, Nick, Stinger, David, Ralph, Paul, Steven, Lloyd, Mathew, Dan, TC, Jorge, Randy, Shaun, James, Tyler, Paul, Jeff and Chuck.  Thank you all for becoming supporters of the show. If you would like to help bring new features to the show, go to our website and click the Patreon logo to join the Throttled Crew.  With your help we can grow and be able to provide more content for our wonderful listeners. Follow us on:Twitter: @ThrottledShow Instagram: ThrottledShow Facebook: Throttled Podcast Listen Live:You can tune in

We start this episode with questions about our opening video…none of us know where the stock footage was actually filmed but we’d all like to be there. Tom taught a class, so had a little riding on the range.  He also mentions his 2006 Honda Elite scooter, with 110 cc of engine goodness, which was his first bike. Larry did a couple of rides up the coast last week.   Themetag is starting up in our slack channel Kevin relates health problems that have been issues for him lately Kevin looks for motorcycle tires. News: Is the BMW R18 a fitting sequel to the disastrous R1200c? Paddock: Larry reviews the latest AFT. Is Briar B. going to dominate this year? MotoGP 2 weeks worth of news.  Are young riders taking over? Special Thanks: A big thank you to Kevin, Alex, Roger, Jerry, Autumn, John, Rodney, Nick, Stinger, David, Ralph, Paul, Steven, Lloyd, Mathew, Dan, TC, Jorge, Randy, Shaun, James, Tyler, Paul, Jeff and Chuck.  Thank you all for becoming supporters of the show. If you would like to

Rides: Larry didn’t because of heat and smoke,  Tom rode two up with his wife.  turns out the boys love their helmets, and Tom discusses his headset collection leading into Tom and Chris describing their helmet collections.  Chris had his ride today. Reviews: Tom reviews his new Cardo PacTalk Black headset.  Tom feels it gives him a “commanding” lead in headsets. News: We discuss the new BMW maintenance free chain and its implications. Are YouTube vlogs better than print magazines? We discuss the news about Japanese motorcycle manufacturers settling on a common battery design. Paddock: Chris discusses Moto America racing. Larry reviews flat track Special Thanks: A big thank you to Kevin, Alex, Roger, Jerry, Autumn, John, Rodney, Nick, Stinger, David, Ralph, Paul, Steven, Lloyd, Mathew, Dan, TC, Jorge, Randy, Shaun, James, Tyler, Paul, Jeff and Chuck.  Thank you all for becoming supporters of the show. If you would like to help bring new features to the show, go to our website and click the Patre

Rides: Tom teaches a motorcycle safety class, Kevin is scheduled for next week (no live show), discovers a new road on a local ride, Larry does a ride and then turns back on a second ride because of the smoke in northern California,  Chris, our “student extraordinaire”,  talks about his experience  at Superbike School. Kevin reviews some emails… Topic was a question about the role that danger plays in the enjoyment of riding and viewing and participating in racing, prompted by the accidents in motogp last weekend and the reactions of riders and press to the events. Special Thanks: A big thank you to Kevin, Alex, Roger, Jerry, Autumn, John, Rodney, Nick, Stinger, David, Ralph, Paul, Steven, Lloyd, Mathew, Dan, TC, Jorge, Randy, Shaun, James, Tyler, Paul, Jeff and Chuck.  Thank you all for becoming supporters of the show. If you would like to help bring new features to the show, go to our website and click the Patreon logo to join the Throttled Crew.  With your help we can grow and be able to provide m

The guys start the show off discussing the past weeks rides as always. to recap: Kevin-45 minute ride yesterday Larry-too hot and smokey to ride in California Tom-did ride on his new tires to scrub them in.  We discuss riding new tires, dealing with their slipperiness, different characteristics. Kevin asks about phone mounts, and we review what we are using. News: Some more positive motorcycle sales news. Negative public perception about motorcycling in England. BMW is at it again.  Can we really commute on motorcycles? Is there too much news coverage on electric motorcycles?  Paddock: Larry has lots of news about MotoGP this week Special Thanks: A big thank you to Kevin, Alex, Roger, Jerry, Autumn, John, Rodney, Nick, Stinger, David, Ralph, Paul, Steven, Lloyd, Mathew, Dan, TC, Jorge, Randy, Shaun, James, Tyler, Paul, Jeff and Chuck.  Thank you all for becoming supporters of the show. If you would like to help bring new features to the show, go to our website and click the Patreon logo to j

We start with the rides. Larry does his for his eyes only loosening  up before his 90 mile ride through the countryside.  Tom has merely trundled about on his  electric bicycle this week. did get new tires for his GS, and rode a few miles to scrub the tires. This leads to Kevin’s question about what does constitute for each of us, and our listeners, what constitutes a ride?  For Tom, and Larry, any distance on the motorcycle is a ride. Kevin asks now what is a quality ride.  Tom says a safe one…Kevin looks for a longer distance, perhaps over 50 miles, to count as a quality ride. News: We learn that “The Long Way Up” will premiere sept. 18 on Apple Plus TV, and will air the first 3 episodes immediately, and then air the rest on a weekly basis. They couldn’t stop the people from coming, but they could have cancelled the rally.  Kevin is hoping for the best, Larry is anticipating the worst. Topic: With the rise in use of headsets in the helmets, do you ride in silence, with music, or other? Larry is happy

Our rides this week: Tom reaches a milestone.   Chris is going to hit the dirt.   Larry practices,  Kevin meanders. We introduce our special guest, Brandon Farnsworth, a San Francisco resident who has a YouTube channel, Dead_Redwood, Moto-vlogging his local rides on his Triumph Bonneville.  Brandon describes his bike, his riding history, and his interest in documenting his local travels.   He joins us in discussing industry news and presenting a millennial’s perspective. News: Harley announces they will not be sending their demo trucks to Sturgis, or hosting riders at their usual locations.  Moving on to other disturbing Harley news, we discuss their loss announcements and plans to reduce future models and future markets. More bad news, this time from KTM. We also discuss the merits and debits of the KTM 200 Paddock: Chris reports on Motoamerica Larry reports on Royal Enfield’s entry into AFT and also brings in some news and rumors from Moto GP Special Thanks: A big thank you to Kevin, Alex, Ro

We discuss our rides this week.  Kevin’s cruised around town while              Larry celebrates a wedding, gets emotional on the road. Tom remembers his first time…uh bike and Chris is back at the track (riding). News: We clarify last weeks topic of the Long Way Up show on Apple TV(+)? Like a bad penny, exhaust issue keeps coming back. Should Sturgis be happening this year.  According to the town and promoters, yes… Indian submits patent drawings for a new cruiser.  not much earthshaking news here, eh? Paddock: AFT no new racing till Aug 28.  Larry did get to each Volusia I and II on tv. MotoGP Marquez is out, but the race goes on.  Larry describes the second racing weekend at Jerezhttps://www.cycleworld.com/story/motorcycle-racing/fabio-quartararo-wins-again-in-jerez/ Special Thanks: A big thank you to Kevin, Alex, Roger, Jerry, Autumn, John, Rodney, Nick, Stinger, David, Ralph, Paul, Steven, Lloyd, Mathew, Dan, TC, Jorge, Randy, Shaun, James, Tyler, Paul, Jeff and Chuck.  Thank you all for beco

Today, July 19, we have Kevin, Tom, and Larry on the mics.   Chris is off doing a track day.   We discuss our rides for the week.  Tom went to a Kawasaki Demo day, and rode a Versos 650 and 1000.  He shared his impressions. We discuss the Topic of “Is motorcycle riding becoming more Tribal?” https://advrider.com/is-motorcycling-becoming-more-tribal/ Larry cares about the “Long Way Up” documentary about Ewan McGregor and Charlie Boorman riding livewires from S. America to LA.  Looks like its going to be on Apple TV. Paddock: Larry reports on AFT and MotoGP racing this weekend https://www.americanflattrack.com/news/view/mees-victorious-historic-aft-supertwins-opene https://www.motogp.com/en/news/2020/07/19/quartararo-victorious-in-outstanding-spanish-gp/334094

Our ride discussion noteworthy for Tom’s “exciting” group ride,  and Chris’ track day and rain ride. We then dive into a discussion on rain gear. News: We discuss latest cutbacks and other news from Harley Davidson, including a discussion on a jump in stock prices. We round out our Harley discussion by mentioning their small displacement Chinese made bike. BMW announces their Bosch designed adaptive cruise control system to be available on some 2021 models in some markets (possibly) Paddock: Larry discusses latest MotoGP rumors and news, including cancellation of COTA leg of MotoGP season https://www.asphaltandrubber.com/motogp/valentino-rossi-petronas-yamaha-deal-jerez-motomatters/ Special Thanks: A big thank you to Kevin, Alex, Roger, Jerry, Autumn, John, Rodney, Nick, Stinger, David, Ralph, Paul, Steven, Lloyd, Mathew, Dan, TC, Jorge, Randy, Shaun, James, Tyler, Paul, Jeff and Chuck.  Thank you all for becoming supporters of the show. If you would like to help bring new features to the

We discuss our rides for the week, or lack thereof.  Tom visits a multiline dealership in Iowa City, and makes some observations, such as noting there were only a handful of the Japanese bikes on the floor, while the European brands had their full lineups on the floor. Chris decides on a Sena for his helmet. Kevin describes his Motorcycle safety class from the weekend We discuss an issue mentioned in the chat of a BMW motorcycle dealer in Alabama refusing to service bikes not purchased through the dealership.  Not appearing to be a manufacturer based policy, but perhaps rather a local one. Kevin brings up question of where to go on a motorcycling vacation for himself, or trips that others would like to take. we all chime in on this one. A discussion of what we wished we knew when we started riding follows: Paddock: Dovitsioso gets injured. Surprisingly, Rossi’s and Dovitsioso’s futures for 2021 not yet nailed down. Special Thanks: A big thank you to Kevin, Alex, Roger, Jerry, Autumn, John, R

In this episode we discuss our rides.  Tom did a little parking lot exercises, Larry rode a little, and Kevin describes motorcycle training for his kids. Topic: We discuss a Common Tread (Revzilla) article on the current turmoil in the motorcycle industry during the pandemic.  This leads into a discussion of the cuts in motorcycle training, and the most desirable ways to do the training. News: The Italian Dragon Jet scooter has sold out. Tom expresses his regrets, but bemoans the lack of practicality (storage). Triumph e-bike Paddock: Larry reviews the latest developments in MotoGP. And the latest on the motogp schedule for 2020 https://www.asphaltandrubber.com/motogp/2020-motogp-calendar/ Special Thanks: A big thank you to Kevin, Alex, Roger, Jerry, Autumn, John, Rodney, Nick, Stinger, David, Ralph, Paul, Steven, Lloyd, Mathew, Dan, TC, Jorge, Randy, Shaun, James, Tyler, Paul, Jeff and Chuck.  Thank you all for becoming supporters of the show. If you would like to help bring new features to

Welcome back to our humble little show! As always we start with our rides. Kevin gets a motorcycle trailer and Chris does a track day! News: Return of the Hondamatic? Michelin guide gets into motorcycle touring in France.  If you speak French, opportunity may be knocking! Indian is planning an electric motorcycle…not! Revzilla et al run afoul of the CARB… Sturgis bike rally plans to carry on (so to speak) Reviews: We review a review of the new US Tenere 700 from Yamaha and discuss how it might compare to the KTM 790R. Paddock: Larry gives an update on MotoGP and rider signing rumors. Special Thanks: A big thank you to Kevin, Alex, Roger, Jerry, Autumn, John, Rodney, Nick, Stinger, David, Ralph, Paul, Steven, Lloyd, Mathew, Dan, TC, Jorge, Randy, Shaun, James, Tyler, Paul, Jeff and Chuck.  Thank you all for becoming supporters of the show. If you would like to help bring new features to the show, go to our website and click the Patreon logo to join the Throttled Crew.  With your help we can g

Hello Everyone, well this week we are rocking and rolling. As always we discuss our rides for the week. Then we jump straight into the news. News: Is Harley going back to their old tricks.  We talk about reports that Harley plans to limit the number and models of bikes shipped to dealers this year and what their stated and unstated reasons might be… Three manufacturers and three different views of the future of electric motorcycles. Which will prove correct? The UK government is encouraging people to get out of the buses and trains and onto their scooters and motorcycles.  Could that happen here In a related story, guess what market segment has the smallest sales drop? Triumph delivers some bad news. Paddock: Larry gives an update on silly season in MotoGP Special Thanks: A big thank you to Kevin, Alex, Roger, Jerry, Autumn, John, Rodney, Nick, Stinger, David, Ralph, Paul, Steven, Lloyd, Mathew, Dan, TC, Jorge, Randy, Shaun, James, Tyler, Paul, Jeff and Chuck.  Thank you all for becoming su

Recorded May 31, 2020 Larry didn’t get to do any riding, b/o rain, other circumstances. Tom did rode his BMW for a 200 mile ride and his new electric bikes as well. Tom points out that riding an electric bicycle gets you used to being out in the elements, having to wear the gear, and so on, similar to what you do with motorcycle rides. Tom had a bit of an incident on his motorcycle ride when he took a turn wide and ran over the double yellow lines. we discuss lapses while riding. Topic: Slowdowns on the road by Harleys towing trailers, this leads to discussion of whether you would ever consider towing a trailer.   News: We talk about the emergence of MIPS helmets in motorcycling.  What they are, what the advantages are, and the manufacturers in the US currently who make them. We discuss the new Kawasaki design for a 3 wheel leaning motorcycle/vehicle. Paddock: Larry reviews the current news on MotoGP racing and plans for the remaining season and quickly reviews the latest virtual MotoGP at virtua

Larry has been riding his bicycle every day, but after seeing so many motorcycles on the road, he decided to do a local circuit to Petaluma and the environs. Chris did get out today, testing out some new equipment. Kevin rode about 160 miles,  cooked up a mess o’ catfish, rode back home. News: We discuss article on Missouri legislature attempting to remove the helmet law. The Yamaha Tenere 700 is coming to US in June. We talk about new satellite GPS tracker device and service, make sure people know this kind of service is available. Paddock: Chris gives info on MotoAmerica. Larry provides some updates on American flat track and MotoGP. Special Thanks: A big thank you to Kevin, Alex, Roger, Jerry, Autumn, John, Rodney, Nick, Stinger, David, Ralph, Paul, Steven, Lloyd, Mathew, Dan, TC, Jorge, Randy, Shaun, James, Tyler, Paul, Jeff and Chuck.  Thank you all for becoming supporters of the show. If you would like to help bring new features to the show, go to our website and click the Patreon logo to jo

Rides: Chris has been practicing motojitsu. Larry gets his Versys serviced and takes a short ride afterwards. He is nervous about doing a track day. Tom gets a haircut on his scooter and then goes out with his wife on the local twisties. Larry notes that in California although traffic has decreased, the number of speeders has increased. Kevin and Tom discuss what is happening in terms of motorcycle classes. News: Larry bring in the exciting news about winglets on Piaggio MP3 scooters (and perhaps Aprilia’s). More exciting news about a Lithuanian titling enclosed trike.  Kevin thinks it is a small Slingshot, but Larry objects because it does tilt at speed.  There ensues a discussion as to whether this qualifies as a motorcycle (spoiler: it doesn't). More Harley news, new CEO buying Harley stock in his personal account.  What does it mean? Appears that Harley will delay introduction of the ADV and Streetfighter bikes. More hot news around origami motorcycles Topic: Which side is preferred for tur

Its Larry and Kevin this week, as mother’s day has claimed its victims (Tom and Chris?) Larry’s going to get his bike serviced this week for summer riding (hopefully) including a trip into the Sierra's. Kevin didn’t ride but is having fun playing with his sound levels. News: More discussion about Harley’s future direction and new CEO, as some more details emerge. Guest: Brian H. comes on to talk about his recent IBA ride, his plans for a track day in July.  Larry is thinking about joining him at the track. More News: The AimExpo delays the show and decides to confine itself to trade participants only, no consumers. We discuss if this is a permanent or temporary trend. Paddock: Larry reports on the lack of activity on racing, especially flat track.  possible opening dates for racing. Special Thanks: A big thank you to Kevin, Alex, Roger, Jerry, Autumn, John, Rodney, Nick, Stinger, David, Ralph, Paul, Steven, Lloyd, Mathew, Dan, TC, Jorge, Randy, Shaun, James, Tyler, Paul, Jeff and Chuck.  Thank you

Thank you for joining us once again for another episode of Throttled. This week Larry, Kevin and Tom are here. Larry is still quarantining at home, but hoping to ride his bike soon to a mechanic in San Rafael for routine service. Tom has done some local riding. Kevin got his bikes out to clean the dust off and had to take a long detour to get them back into the garage. News: We discuss Kawasaki’s possible plans for an electric motorcycle, perhaps one with a gearbox?  Or is it just old technology? Harley is back in the news with the company possible taking new directions.  Smart move or desperation? Topic: We discuss a recent review of middleweight adventure bikes with a surprise outcome. Paddock: Larry talks about future plans for MotoGP for 2020, rumors around Dovitsioso and the Ducati team, and results of the virtual MotoGP race this weekend. Special Thanks: A big thank you to Roger, Jerry, Autumn, John, Rodney, Nick, Stinger, David, Ralph, Paul, Steven, Lloyd, Mathew, Dan, TC, Jorge, Randy, Sha