97: 1776 Miles for Fish and Chips!

The gang is back in full force as everyone returns from vacation, classes, and riding.

NEW Topics:

• While Jon was riding back from Robbinsville, NC in July with Broncoride, they did a motovlog with Jon about Loud Pipes Podcast,  Check out his channel and the video.
• Jon took a trip to New Bedford, MA with Bobby (Irishman80) from Moto Amino app.  
  • Main reason for trip was to get Fish and Chips from Gene's Famous Seafood, meet other Moto Amino members, and get a photo
  • Total miles for trip: 1,766
  • Total ride time of trip was 70 hours
  • Ten states (North Carolina, Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and Washington DC)
  • Music to listen to while riding - Riders of Loud Pipes! Playlist,  Loud Pipes! R.A.F Designer Mix, and NortEast Ride

Spend My Money!

Scenario: early 40s rider with 20 years experience. Looking to move from a cruiser to a more sporty bike with touring potential (hard bags). Budget is around $10k and enjoy spirited riding, but this bike will serve no track duty. I ride solo only so no two up consideration. Prefer engine with character to simply the most performance on paper. Dislike chains as final drive.

PICKS:

Jon:

• New: Versys 1000LT $12,999
• Used: 2012 Moto Guzzi Norge 1200GT 8V $7,500

Rico:

• New: Zero FX $9,495 or 3 Honda Grom $3,199
• Used: 2010 BMW F800GS

Rich:

• New: Yamaha FJ-09 $10,699
• Used: 2010 Honda VFR1200F $6,500

News:

• New Harleys - Will talk more in depth next show
• Confederate and zero deal to make electric bikes
• Indian first ever manufacturer title America flat track grand national champ.

Garage:

• Jon repacked his two brothers racing exhaust as he hit the 5k mile change interval.

EVENTS:

• Ray Price Capital City Bikefest - September 22-24 - Raleigh, North Carolina
• Barber Vintage Festival - October 6th-8th, 2017 - Leeds, Alabama - CANCELLED due to personal obligations
• Bucket List Ride (Mini Iron Butt) - October 14th-15th 2017 (Ride from Manteo, NC to Murphy, NC)

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Running time:  01 hour 23 minutes

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