56: Rich finally rides the Baby Block V4 Powered Motus MST




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Summary: <p>We have another great episode for you.  Rich and Jon had a pre-interview with a person that has some vintage bikes and plan to have a future show to talk about all their bikes.  While Rich was visiting Jon in Raleigh, they went to <a target="_blank" href="http://www.garciamoto.com/">Garcia Moto</a> Motorcycle Dealership and Rich got to test ride two sport touring bikes.</p><p><a target="_blank" href="http://motorcyclepodcasterschallenge.com">Motorcycle Podcasters Challenge</a> has been completed.  After a long month of riding, the team that won the very cool trophy was the Throttled Podcast (Kevin and Larry).  <a target="_blank" href="https://youtu.be/CqT3cGPWzDw">Check out youtube video of Rich and Jon awarding the trophy</a>. </p><h3>Test Rides</h3><ul> <li><a target="_blank" href="http://www.ducati.com/bikes/multistrada/1200_s/index.do">Ducati Multistrada 1200s</a></li> <li><a target="_blank" href="http://www.motusmotorcycles.com/mst">Motus MST </a></li> </ul> <img class="thumb-image" alt="IMG_4572.jpg" src="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/53f8e2c8e4b0d77c2329c334/57c8ff96bebafb1188fbb31f/57c8ffa120099ef23fb4d32c/1472790484578/IMG_4572.jpg?format=1000w"><br> <img class="thumb-image" alt="IMG_4573.jpg" src="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/53f8e2c8e4b0d77c2329c334/57c8ff96bebafb1188fbb31f/57c8ff9cbebafb1188fbb339/1472790486906/IMG_4573.jpg?format=1000w"><br> <img class="thumb-image" alt="IMG_4577.jpg" src="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/53f8e2c8e4b0d77c2329c334/57c8ff96bebafb1188fbb31f/57c8ff9b20099ef23fb4d2ee/1472790489609/IMG_4577.jpg?format=1000w"><br> <img class="thumb-image" alt="IMG_4579.jpg" src="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/53f8e2c8e4b0d77c2329c334/57c8ff96bebafb1188fbb31f/57c8ff96b3db2b6e1698128a/1472790479073/IMG_4579.jpg?format=1000w"><br> <img class="thumb-image" alt="IMG_4575.jpg" src="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/53f8e2c8e4b0d77c2329c334/57c8ff96bebafb1188fbb31f/57c8ffa5bebafb1188fbb36e/1472790472413/IMG_4575.jpg?format=1000w"><br> <img class="thumb-image" alt="IMG_4580.jpg" src="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/53f8e2c8e4b0d77c2329c334/57c8ff96bebafb1188fbb31f/57c8ff96e6f2e152c4571dcf/1472790430522/IMG_4580.jpg?format=1000w"><br> <a href="#" class="previous"></a> <a href="#" class="next"></a> <p>The MST and MST-R were recently <a target="_blank" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SNkIvO0eFIw">reviewed by Jay Leno as well, great video</a> to get a sense for these bikes.</p><h3>U-Turn</h3><p>The guys talk about how Skully is gone and shenanigans have been uncovered. Below are links to articles the guys found:</p><ul> <li><a target="_blank" href="https://techcrunch.com/2016/08/06/skully-officially-admits-its-over/">Skully Officially Admits its over</a></li> <li><a target="_blank" href="https://fusar.com/blogs/news/an-open-letter-to-skullys-customers">Open Letter to Skullys Customers</a></li> <li><a target="_blank" href="http://www.asphaltandrubber.com/news/skully-helmets-chapter-7-bankruptcy/">Chapter 7 Bankruptcy</a></li> <li><a target="_blank" href="http://www.asphaltandrubber.com/news/isabelle-faithhauer-skully-marcus-weller-mitchell-weller-lawsuit/">Isabelle Faithhauer Lawsuit</a></li> </ul><h3>EVENTS</h3><p>Upcoming events that one or more Loud Pipes! members plan to attend: </p><ul><li> <a target="_blank" href="http://www.barbermuseum.org/events/barber-vintage-festival/">12th Annual Barber Vintage Festival (October 7th-9th, 2016)</a>   </li></ul><p>Help keep the show AD free and receive rewards for your contribution by visiting <a target="_blank" href="http://www.rdubstudios.com/donate">loudpipes.net/donate</a>.  <a target="_blank" href="http://patreon.com/rdubstudios">Patreon</a> is our focus and is an ongoing support model.  There is also a link for one time donations and support of any size is greatly appreciated.</p><p>Running time: 1 hour 04 minutes 38 seconds</p><p>Questions or comments: feedback@rdubstudios.com or the <a href="https://rdubstudios.squarespace.com/feedback2">Feedback page</a></p><p><a href="https://www.loudpipes.net/donate" rel="payment">Support Loud Pipes!</a></p>