Podcast – The Pace Podcast

Episode 126 – Appropriately Grinning September 23, 2012 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.  

Episode 124 – Feedback bonanza redux like, all over again September 2, 2012   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.

Episode 123 – The German sports car, Lamborghini August 26, 2012 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

August 19, 2012 Would you believe…? 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!  

August 12, 2012   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

Sadly, we can’t bring you a show this week. We’d love to. Honestly. But it just wasn’t in the cards for the week. Chris discusses the reasons in the brief audio segment. But look for us next week, and beyond.    

Episode 121 – six eight with a 40 inch inseam July 22, 2012 Feedback bonanza! Buell gets cash! Audi needs to learn how to stand on its own two wheels. The Street Single! Yeah… lots of amazing stuff. You can tell by all the exclamation marks. We speculate on things. We guess. We assume. We pontificate, and hey… we advise. But we do all with gusto and verve. Also, if you have a picture you’d like to see added to The Pace’s website’s front page, email it to feedback@thepacepodcast.com and we’ll make it happen. Our site was hacked and when we rebuilt the site, we didn’t put the graphics back to what we had yet. This is your chance to shine. It’s your time. It’s you! YOU! You could have your pictures featured on The Pace in perpetuity. Or at least for a really long time. You got game? Who cares…? We don’t want your game. That’s silly. Just your pics. News: Erik Buell Racing gets a cash infusion http://www.bizjournals.com/milwaukee/print-edition/2012/07/20/buell-is-back-20m-in-foreign-capital.html Rumored Triumph Single (again) http://www.motorcycledaily.com/2012/07/triumph-bringing-back-cub-single/ Audi making a 2 wheeler? http://www.asphaltandrubber.com/news/audi-ducati-scooter-rumor/ Links: From Justin Varner – http://travel.yahoo.com/ideas/10-best-vacation-cities-for-beer-lovers.html A history of the Nighthawk – http://www.pipeline.com/~randyo/NH_hstry.htm From listener Jamie McVey – http://thepacepodcast.com/archives/1976 From Matt’s letter: http://www.CanyonChasers.net/reviews/clothing/carhartt.php http://www.CanyonChasers.net/reviews/clothing/cordura-carhartt.php Facebook feedback: Joel Cramer – his friend likes his smaller bike Jorge Pena – all the gear, except on the Harley Email: Allan Lessard Justin Varner Matt Mastrosimone Roland Cannon Nick Morland Chris Voysey Mike

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

Episode 118 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

Links The new Triumph Trophy finally breaks cover JCL MP150F video from Scott Lewis Honda Gyro Opening music: ‘No Way’ by Kunk Mark Lotspeich’s trio of riders   JCL MP150F from Scott Lewis   JCL MP150F from Scott Lewis    

Happy Father’s Day! June 17, 2012   Hey all… we’re sorry to say that we’re taking the week off. You know the drill; busy lives, summer time (go ride!) and it’s Father’s Day. We decided to take the week off. Look for us next week with the rest of the feedback (keep it coming!) and we should be announcing a date for the Women Riders’ Roundtable Show then, too. We have all the participants on board and ready to go. Send your questions and comments for the lady riders to feedback@thepacepodcast.com for inclusion in the show. Thanks!