Podcast – The Pace Podcast

Episode 220 August 17, 2016   This week we talk to Steve Grasso of The Cafe Racer Podcast all about his trip up the continental divide with a group that included two brand new riders. You don't want to miss this one, folks. Be sure to check out The First Ride Up the Divide on Facebook and on The Gear Dude's site.   The ride's sponsors are listed below. Big Agnes Tents, sleeping bags, pads, and Helinox camp chairs BestRest Products CyclePumps, tire repair kits, MRS bike recovery kits, BeadSetR, TireIron BeadBrakR, EZ Gauges. Twisted Throttle Hard protection parts for the KLR's and SW Motech racks for the 1290 Sena Communications and Prism cameras Outback Motortek Crash bars and skid plates for the KLR's Kate's Real Food Snacks and food bars Mosko Moto Soft bags for hard travel - all of our luggage Nexx X.D1 Adventure Helmets Mountain House Freeze dried food Klim Rider gear Rottweiler Performance Performance Air Filter systems for the KTM's Konflict Motorsports Suspension for the KTM 690 Wolfman Luggage Tank bags Black Dog Cycle Works Hard armor for the KTM's  Voltaic Systems Solar battery charger Forma Boots Adventure and Terra riding boots Pakpod Adventure tripod

Episode 219 - A lot of fire, a lot of passion Recorded April 18, 2016 Reviews: Firstgear TPG Rainier jacket review update Links: Honda’s former $810 motorcycle Honda’s CB125E Motus Motorcycles Firstgear TPG Rainier jacket Feedback: Tom Reynolds Matt Campe Eric Kohnen   Contest Winner: David Lanning

Episode 218 - Turbo? That’s not such a great idea. Recorded Feb 24, 2016 News: EBR at Chicago IMS XSR900 gets a price - 9490, 9990 MWT-9 Headed for production Links: Can-Am F3 Turbo LidPicker.com NewEnoughStuff.com Feedback: Roland Cannon (re: Chinese dirt bike from CSC) Robert Thornton Jared Patz Mike Sova (from thepacepodcast.com comments) Contest entrants… Allan Lessard Tom Clark Adam Forsberg Ted K Justin Varner Mike Szymborski Steve Brannon Mitchell Tryon Tom McGoldrick Will in FL Molle Mr Munck Adrian Jacob paul harnish David Brickner Daniel Steve Ginn David Huber Matt Szostak Steve Jack Starcher Chad Bolling Jeff Gilbert Kamil G. Matt Szostak Mike R Frank Rainieri pbryon Kahlil Seymour Rosebudcassidy Klas Jorge Mike Jones And the winner is (picked by random # at random.org #10, Will in Florida  

Episode 217: The numbers went up Jan 31st, 2016 News: CSC TT250 intro at $1895.00 Michigan’s numbers are in since the repeal of the helmet law Links: Firstgear TPG Rainier Eyebleed yellow closeout New cross country motorcycle record LidPicker custom helmet fitting service Feedback: EJ Kooker (from Facebook) Scott Weaver Chris Duffey Frank Evans  

Episode 216 January 17, 2016   Review: Joe Rocket Survivor Suit News: BMW G 310 R EBR gets sold again Here's the press release And an article from The Journal Sentinel in Milwaukee Links: Klean Kanteen Yeti Tumblers Kawasaki Drifter 800 The Dirt Bike School GearBrake brake light smart flasher Feedback: Rondale Williams Peter De Keles Craig Porter Frank Rainieri

Episode 215 November 19, 2015 News: Ride with Norman Reedus New Ducatis Hypermotard 939 Multistrada Pikes Peak Multistrada Enduro XDiavel Scrambler Flat Track Pro Scrambler Sixty2 Revised CB500F The return of the mighty SV! (not really) New KTMs Super Duke GT 690 Duke Super Duke SE Yamaha XRS900 Indian Scout Sixty

Episode 214: AIMExpo Wrap-up November 4, 2015 AIMExpo discussion. Some very cool stuff. Gibbs Sport Amphibians Go Puck Helite airbag system Schuberth E1 modular helmet Sena Links: Wheelnerds AIMExpo Round Table Cafe Racer Podcast AIMExpo Round Table Youtube Held 2-in-1 gloves Sena Prism Tube Sena Smart Helmet CTX700N - $4000  

Episode 213 October 12, 2015 Catching up for lost time. We read feedback. All the feedback. Ever. And talk about some AIMExpo teases. Feedback: Justin Eagle (from July) Kurt Wahtera Scott Bolton Matt Campe (Springfield, IL) Jeff Kirchman (I like this question ~ch) John Bennett Johan Kvande Dave Edwards  

Episode 212 – Harleys at bike week October 5, 2015 Let’s get caught up on the last month off Catch up topics (any, all or none of these are fine by me): OC Bike week My brother bought a Harley – at bike week Chris is back on a cruiser News: Honda NeoWing three wheeler concept Feedback: Jonas Petzall – new bike options  

Episode 211 September 3rd, 2015 News: Honda Africa Twin pricing Yamaha MT-03 Honda CB300F Royal Enfield in the USA Links: LoudPipes podcast Episode 20 Feedback: Lamar Fowler Allan Lessard Richard Warfield Aaron Brown Theme music composed and performed by Raoul Lowe  

Episode 210 July 26, 2015 News Africa Twin officially hits the Honda site in the US Yamaha’s XSR700 roadster Links Zero S Honda NM4 Motorcycle Men Podcast Theme music composed and performed by Raoul Lowe

Episode 209 – You know nothing, John Snow! July 8, 2015 Chris discusses his shoulder surgery recovery, in case you’re not sick of hearing about it already. The guys get all caught up on the happenings in life, including James having a new job, Chris flipping a scooter, and pink Savages for everyone! Discussion Honda Reflex fix-n-sell News http://www.asphaltandrubber.com/news/ducati-sales-first-half-2015/ http://www.wired.com/2015/07/new-gopro/ Link Monster Scooter Parts (for Chinese and some Japanese machines) Feedback Alfred Assouad Paul Strabbing Justin Varner Nick Austin CJ (AdrenalineJunkie008) Ryan Matthews John Snow  

Episode 208 June 18, 2015 Review John Jones discusses his Motus test ride Links Chip Foose Pratt & Miller automotive engineering Motus Facebook page Motus website Theme music composed and performed by Raoul Lowe

Episode 207 – Physics is everywhere, redux! June 3rd, 2015 Punchy and prickly, James and Chris bring you all the news… or some of the news… a little bit of news… something. Anyway, the guys talk about stuff like the new Z800 and lane splitting and why ABS rocks! James reviews his new helmet and then the guys read some feedback. Oh, and Chris pops up a new contest – come up with a new theme song for us and win this great First Gear summer jacket donated by our friend Ed Day. Size Large, excellent condition and ready to go, just in time for summer. Review First look – Scorpion EXO-1200 News: Kawasaki Z800 ABS, 49 states UC Berkeley study on lane splitting Links: From Chad Bolling – http://motorbikewriter.com Quick mention – Old Honda Cub reworked as an electric Blackstone labs   Feedback: Bobby (Austin, TX) Dan Klapman (Chicago) Tom McGoldrick Brett Farrell Thanks so much for the great iTunes reviews!

Episode 206 May 20, 2015   Feedback Justin Eagle Brian Messex Jorge Pena Jeff Kirchman Charlie Harrington Thomas Mehren Theme music composed and performed by Raoul Lowe I had some issues with recording levels this week. I did everything I could to correct it but it’s still not quite right. I apologize for the audio quality in this episode. I shall endeavor to correct the issue before our next recording. Thanks for your understanding, James