Summary: <p>Support the show and receive rewards for your contribution by visiting <strong><a target="_blank" href="http://www.rdubstudios.com/donate">loudpipes.net/donate</a></strong>. <strong><a target="_blank" href="http://patreon.com/rdubstudios">Patreon</a></strong> 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>This week we have a guest to talk about riding vintage motorcycle exclusively and over long distances. Joining Rico in studio this week, we have a great conversation to share with everyone.</p><h3>Devah Walkem</h3><ul> <li>Rides a 1939 80ci Harley Flathead and a 1980 Sturgis Harley (only 1400 of these ever created)</li> <li>Learned on a Yamaha Virago</li> <li>Flathead upgraded from 45 to 80 cubic inch by her <a target="_blank" href="http://indianrestorations.com/index.html">husband Wymand</a>.</li> <li>The bike had low center of gravity and was a great bike being short of 5'4".</li> <li>Main reason Devah rides is the freedom and seeing new sights, and the feeling of different winds</li> <li>Been riding for 35 years and has gone from Toronto to New Orleans as well as Toronto to Sturgis</li> <li>Once ran out of gas in Oregon and once off the highway, a gas truck pulled in behind and filled them up!</li> <li>Tips for riding vintage bikes is to be mechanically inclined, have a good back, and be prepared to be looked at.</li> <li>Tip for women is to carry a scarf that can be used for to keep you warm and cool.</li> <li>Best state to ride in the USA is Utah in Devah's opinion.</li> <li>Salt river canyon in particular is a great place.</li> <li>Having ridden on the back for many years, she enjoys the different feeling of being a passenger, which allows for looking around more at the scenery and Nagigation (new term for us)</li> </ul> <a href="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/53f8e2c8e4b0d77c2329c334/58c0bfb6d1758ed4066268a1/58c0bfb61b631b9e642b249d/1489026999495/scan+1-1+%281%29.jpeg" class="image-slide-anchor content-fill"> <img class="thumb-image" alt="scan 1-1 (1).jpeg" src="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/53f8e2c8e4b0d77c2329c334/58c0bfb6d1758ed4066268a1/58c0bfb61b631b9e642b249d/1489026999495/scan+1-1+%281%29.jpeg?format=1000w"><br> </a> <a href="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/53f8e2c8e4b0d77c2329c334/58c0bfb6d1758ed4066268a1/58c0bfb6d482e969f2bc962f/1489027000521/100_0498.jpeg" class="image-slide-anchor content-fill"> <img class="thumb-image" alt="100_0498.jpeg" src="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/53f8e2c8e4b0d77c2329c334/58c0bfb6d1758ed4066268a1/58c0bfb6d482e969f2bc962f/1489027000521/100_0498.jpeg?format=1000w"><br> </a> <a href="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/53f8e2c8e4b0d77c2329c334/58c0bfb6d1758ed4066268a1/58c0bfc7be65945a9200487b/1489027015476/100_0446.jpeg" class="image-slide-anchor content-fill"> <img class="thumb-image" alt="100_0446.jpeg" src="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/53f8e2c8e4b0d77c2329c334/58c0bfb6d1758ed4066268a1/58c0bfc7be65945a9200487b/1489027015476/100_0446.jpeg?format=1000w"><br> </a> <p><strong>EVENTS:</strong></p><ul> <li> <a target="_blank" href="http://www.charlottemotorspeedway.com/tickets/american-flat-track-charlotte-half-mile/">American Flat Track Race</a> - Charlotte, NC April 1, 2017</li> <li>Moto Vlogger Spring Mountain Ride - April 7, 2017 - Going to be staying in Pigeon Forge, TN.</li> <li> <a target="_blank" href="http://www.barbermuseum.org/events/barber-vintage-festival/">Barber Vintage Festival</a> - October 6th-8th, 2017 - Leeds, Alabama</li> </ul><p>Running time: 53 minutes</p><p>Questions or comments: feedback@rdubstudios.com or the <strong><a href="https://rdubstudios.squarespace.com/feedback2">Feedback page</a></strong></p><p><a href="https://www.loudpipes.net/donate" rel="payment">Support Loud Pipes!</a></p>
