Throttled Motorcycle Podcast

Larry excuses his not riding on “having” to babysit his grandson. Kevin did a short 30 mile ride. Going to the News we discuss Harley Davidson earnings report, which seemed to be encouraging… https://www.motorcycle.com/mini-features/harley-davidson-records-positive-q1-2021-but-eu-tariff-threat-looms.html but… https://www.revzilla.com/common-tread/eu-threatens-harley-davidson-with-50-percent-tariff we move to discussion of the futuristic bike designs of Honda https://www.cycleworld.com/story/motorcycle-news/honda-is-developing-a-steering-assist-system-for-bikes/  and Kawasaki https://www.cycleworld.com/story/motorcycle-news/kawasaki-is-working-on-a-next-gen-quickshifter/ we discuss the recent reviews of the Harley Davidson Pan America.  The revolution that it may represent for Harley Davidson… we go to the Paddock: Larry reports on the Atlanta flat track results. https://www.americanflattrack.com/news/view/yamaha-completes-historic-triple-victory-sweep-atlanta-super-tt

Kevin does a disappearing act on YouTube, but did some riding instruction over the weekend.  Tom just did a little tooling around, and Larry was otherwise occupied with grandson duties. Topic: We discuss motorcycle fitness.  What we do to stay in shape specifically for motorcycle riding.  What do you do? Review: Tom does a Gear Review of his new Klim mesh jacket. News: We discuss an early ride review of the H-D Pan America, coming from Europe.  (hint: they like it) And we also discuss a ride comparison of the 2021 Harley Softail Slim vs the BMW R18 cruisers.  Guess who comes out on top of this one? Paddock: Larry describes the exciting MotoGP at Portomao race track! Special Thanks: A big thank you to Donald, Kevin, Alex, Roger, Autumn, John, Rodney, Nick, Stinger, David, 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

Kevin helps out some new rider coaches.  Larry did a little riding in West Marin.   Tom scooted some errands. One of the listener’s mentions a Gymkhana event and we discuss what that entails. News: We discuss the new Royal Enfield Meteor 350.  Is it groundbreaking, in a small way? Paddock: Larry mentions Harley and Indian getting into the MotoAmerica Super Bagger series in a big way… A Shout Out! Tom reviews good experience he had with Klim (In & Motion) service concerning his airbag vest. Special Thanks: A big thank you to Donald, Kevin, Alex, Roger, Autumn, John, Rodney, Nick, Stinger, David, 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: @Throttled

It's Kevin Tom and Larry tonight. We don’t know what to talk about, but we talk anyway.. Larry mentions his ride with Brian H up to Lake Berryessa in Napa,  and trying out Brian’s BMW 310GS.  Brian talks about the advantages of the quick shifter on his 1000XR, and we discuss this. Tom did some teaching and local rides. Kevin did a quick ride, reveling in his purchase of ethanol free gas. Tom’s plan to purchase a Lithium battery for his bike triggers a discussion of possible impending battery shortage b/o pandemic related slowdowns. Topic: The ever intriguing subject of tire wear patterns and what they reveal about your bike and the state of your suspension. Paddock: MotoGP Larry reviews the last two Qatar MotoGP races and the somewhat surprising results in what turned out to be two skillfully ridden races. Special Thanks: A big thank you to Donald, Kevin, Alex, Roger, Autumn, John, Rodney, Nick, Stinger, David, Paul, Steven, Lloyd, Mathew, Dan, TC, Jorge, Randy, Shaun, James, Tyler, Paul, Je

Remember, its all Chris’ fault. Anyway, we have decided that we won’t be competing as a podcast team this year in the Motorcycle Podcaster’s Challenge, but welcome listeners who want to participate. Zach has decided to lead the Throttled Listeners team for this years competition...On Facebook, look for the Throttled Listeners group, if you can't find it send us a note and we will get you plugged in. We discuss our rides, or lack thereof.  Tom talks about a new group he went riding with.  The leader also has a Vlog on YouTube called Ride On. News: Harley trademarks the “Nightster” name.  Will it be the new sportster? Harley is formalizing the used bike business Paddock: Larry covers the weekend AFT racing and MotoGP Qatar testing. Programming Note: We’re off for 2 weeks, see you April 4th. Special Thanks: A big thank you to Donald, Kevin, Alex, Roger, Autumn, John, Rodney, Nick, Stinger, David, Paul, Steven, Lloyd, Mathew, Dan, TC, Jorge, Randy, Shaun, James, Tyler, Paul, Jeff and Chuck.  Thank you

Larry shows up unexpectedly, recently returned from his visit with his new grandson.  Tom has technical difficulties, but is here, mostly. Rides: Kevin rode to a class he taught, Tom had a nice long midweek ride and tested his BMW GS gas gauge accuracy.  Brave man! Larry didn’t get to do ride b/o grandson duties. News: We discuss the new standardized electric battery consortium forming with Yamaha, KTM, Honda, and Piaggio We give a nod to Montana for their new lane splitting law. Topic: We discuss the mistakes we see new riders making… Paddock: Larry gives some updates on AFT and MotoGP scheduling and news. Special Thanks: A big thank you to Donald, Kevin, Alex, Roger, Autumn, John, Rodney, Nick, Stinger, David, 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 y

As usual, we discuss our rides: Larry sees a stallion!  Tom rode with a group.   Chris didn’t ride, but instead watched and enjoyed the Long Way Up.  Kevin ran some errands on his bike Kevin and Larry talk about emails received. Of course, we discuss the new Harley Pan America release.   And furthermore Will the new Custom replace the Sportster and appeal to the younger rider Harley so desperately needs Special Thanks: A big thank you to Donald, Kevin, Alex, Roger, Autumn, John, Rodney, Nick, Stinger, David, 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 an

Larry is away expecting his 1st grandchild. Kevin mentions there will be no show March 21st and maybe March 28th. Its Kevin, Tom, and Chris this week. Kevin didn’t ride, but did some maintenance on his bikes.  Chris is deep into Jeep stuff. Tom rode to and from his motorcycle safety classes. Topic: If you  had it do over, what would you do differently when you took up motorcycling? News: We talk about the Buell motorcycle comeback.  Buell without Eric Buell Special Thanks: A big thank you to Donald, Kevin, Alex, Roger, Autumn, John, Rodney, Nick, Stinger, David, 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

We’re going “au natural” this week, just Kevin and Larry In a rare and exciting opening, the Throttled Podcast begins with absolutely no sound!  Check it out. Larry rides a bit in West Marin, Kevin has been working. Topic: We discuss the future of motorcycle shows, and whether there will be one. News: Honda applies for trademark suggesting they will be coming out with a new sport tourer in the 1100cc class, based on the engine from the Africa Twin. Harley presents more details of their Hardwire plan, Larry is not optimistic. Special Thanks: A big thank you to Donald, Kevin, Alex, Roger, Autumn, John, Rodney, Nick, Stinger, David, 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.

Its Kevin, Larry, and Tom tonight.  Chris is busy with his new jeep, we think. Larry’s doing nice, short rides.  Chris not so much this week.  Kevin, too, having fun locally, discovering new connections. Tom mentions his participation on a Road Riding Commission for the AMA. Tom talks about his experience replacing his GS battery with a Lithium battery, and, oh, the problems. Topic of the day is about the electronic farkles you add you your bike.  This quickly leads to discussion of problems with electronics on the bikes. Supplemental lighting is always good.  Tom explicates the intricacies of Can Bus systems. We discuss the excitement around the Harley Virtual Launch Event (not). Paddock: News mentions the increased number of production Bagger events in MotoAmerica in 2021. Also, less encouraging news about the MotoGP schedule for 2021. Special Thanks: A big thank you to Donald, Kevin, Alex, Roger, Autumn, John, Rodney, Nick, Stinger, David, Paul, Steven, Lloyd, Mathew, Dan, TC, Jorge, Randy

Its the dynamic duo, Kevin and Larry, this week. Larry does a short but beautiful ride, feels some remorse about dissing his bike last week.  Kevin rides a little.  Wants to farkle his bike, but is holding back.   Discusses advantages of his R1250 GS over his Tenere Onto our topic of additional costs incurred after the motorcycle purchase.   Things like registration, insurance, service costs.  Gear changes, luggage and other bags, tools, tire pumps and kits, 1st aid.  Registration, insurance, bar mounts for gps and phone, windscreens…the list goes on. News: Harley waffling on their electric line of motorcycles? Larry also mentions the FBI-Ducati raid story in his own back yard, silicon valley. Paddock: Changes already in the 2021 MotoGP racing year from the continuing pandemic.  Probably more changes to come. Special Thanks: A big thank you to Donald, Kevin, Alex, Roger, Autumn, John, Rodney, Nick, Stinger, David, Paul, Steven, Lloyd, Mathew, Dan, TC, Jorge, Randy, Shaun, James, Tyler, Paul, Jeff an

We’re all here today! Chris has a senior moment, trying to remember his rides last week.   The rest of us didn’t ride much. We proceed to Ruthlessly Honest evaluations of our own motorcycles.  Tom then queries us as to whether we would purchase the same or different if we had the choice at this point.  A telling question.  Tom fears the chain. We veer into a discussion of the impending introduction of the HD Pan America. Its a wrap until next week!  See you then. Special Thanks: A big thank you to Donald, Kevin, Alex, Roger, Autumn, John, Rodney, Nick, Stinger, David, 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

Its 2021! After talking about our holidays and rides, we got into things we got for our motorcycles over the Holidays, and what we wanted to get. We then talked about trips we are hoping to make on our motorcycles in 2021. This lead to a discussion of practicing riding, Motojitsu exercises, and whether it is helpful to practice knee down riding. Brian H. then joined us and shared his opinion on knee down practicing, and also his recent purchase of a BMW s1000xr, and taking it drag racing at Sonoma Raceway. Also his extended Iron Butt riding on his BMW g310gs.   Whether it could be done on an electric motorcycle.   He’ll be joining us in future shows… Here’s hoping for a great 2010! Special Thanks: A big thank you to Donald, Kevin, Alex, Roger, Autumn, John, Rodney, Nick, Stinger, David, 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,

In our greetings to each other we get into the topic of who would ride and in how low a temperature.   This leads to sharing of the rides last week that we did or didn’t do. Main topic is Holiday oriented and we discuss motorcycle gift ideas for the Holiday season, bouncing off some articles that list gifts… Happy and Safe Holidays to you all! Special Thanks: A big thank you to Donald, Kevin, Alex, Roger, Autumn, John, Rodney, Nick, Stinger, David, 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 and listen to our hosts attempt to make this podcast each and every w

The four of us together again! 1st how we are and where we’ve ridden. Chris is thinking about a track bike. News: Is the Honda 1100 Rebel the greatest Rebel ever? Two Long Way Ups, and the trials and tribulations of H-D Livewire. IMS is going outdoors, and we can’t wait… Paddock: Marc Marquez has more surgery The end of the MotoGP season is upon us Special Thanks: A big thank you to Donald, Kevin, Alex, Roger, Autumn, John, Rodney, Nick, Stinger, David, 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 and listen to our hosts attempt to make this podcast each

This week Tom got to sit on the BMW R18 and will gives his thoughts. He also attended an Indian demo day and rode a FTR1200S, Challenger Dark Horse, Chieftain, and Scout News: We have got to talk about the 2021 Ducati MultiStrata V4 – 37k mile service interval. The most beautiful scooter ever? Is the greatest beginner bike ever? The future?  Riding gear integrated with BMW's most advanced scooter ever? Paddock: The end of factory Harley teams? MotoGP: Somewhat surprisingly, Morbidelli on the petronas Yamaha takes pole. Miller on a pramac  ducati in 2nd, and Nakagami on the LCR Honda in 3rd.  Zarco on a esponsorama racing ducati in 4th,  Pol Espagaron on factory KTM in 5th, and Vinales on the factory yamaha in 6th.  Rossi,  dovitsioso,  Mir and Rins did not make the top 10 Race: Well, Morbidelli jumped out in front, took the lead and held it the entire race.  Miller made a really good effort to catch and almost pass him in the final lap, but ultimately failed to do it.  Mir, who started back in t

Rides: Larry rides to Pt. Reyes Station,   Chris talks about his last track day,   Kevin did some instructor coaching. News: Is this the end for Kawasaki Motorcycles?   we discuss the latest news about Kawasaki. So, is Harley on the rise?  Headed in the right direction? Paddock: Chris talks about the end of the MotoAmerica season. Larry fills in on the MotoGP race in Ricardo Tormo circuit in Valencia.  Another new winner this week! Special Thanks: A big thank you to Donald, Kevin, Alex, Roger, Jerry, Autumn, John, Rodney, Nick, Stinger, David, 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

Celebrating our 250th episode and 5 years of podcasting! Tom and Kevin survive hurricane Zeta. We debate when Xmas hype should start. Kevin requests moonshine cocktail recipes. Rides: Tom did a few errand rides, including a theme tag entry. Larry rides to the Oyster Depot in Marshall. Kevin takes some country roads near Barber. Kevin and Tom talk winter gear Reviews: Tom reviews his new Klim electronic Inflatable Vest, compares and contrasts with Larry’s Helite tethered vest. Paddock: We talk about the recent Bagger race at Laguna Seca. The bagger racing was surprisingly entertaining… Looks like 2 indians were entered, the rest were HD, and the two got podium spots.   Not bad… Larry brings us up to date on AFT and MotoGP 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 yo

It's just Tom and Kevin today.  Tom did nice midweek ride in the mountains, about 200 miles.  Nice curvy road and worked on his lines and throttle. Kevin did a ride, relied on Google to route him on non highway roads on the return route, and had a great ride!  Worked on his lines too. Mail Bag: Email about R18 Tom and Larry are going “vest to vest” next week! Topic: Tom and Kevin dive deep into their riding psyches.  Does the riding you do determine the bike you choose, or vice versa? News: Onto a discussion of the new BMW R18 Classic touring bike. Quick review of the 2021 BMW 1250GS models Paddock: Kevin watched the new Bagger class racing in MotoAmerica and loved it! Tom and Kevin discuss their coffee preferences, and what Tom orders at Starbucks. Thanks to the Throttle Crew for their support! 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

Today's episode is a little bit different. Kevin and Tom relive the past weekend where they joined the Loud Pipes crew up in Tellico Plains, TN. Also, Kevin get's a new bike. 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 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 and listen to our hosts attempt to make this podcast each and every week.  Approximately 15 minutes before we go live we make an announcement on Twitter and Facebook with the link to the YouTube stream, so make sure you are follow