Larry excuses his not riding on “having” to babysit his grandson. Kevin did a short 30 mile ride. Going to the News we discuss Harley Davidson earnings report, which seemed to be encouraging… https://www.motorcycle.com/mini-features/harley-davidson-records-positive-q1-2021-but-eu-tariff-threat-looms.html but… https://www.revzilla.com/common-tread/eu-threatens-harley-davidson-with-50-percent-tariff we move to discussion of the futuristic bike designs of...

Kevin does a disappearing act on YouTube, but did some riding instruction over the weekend.  Tom just did a little tooling around, and Larry was otherwise occupied with grandson duties. Topic: We discuss motorcycle fitness.  What we do to stay in shape specifically for motorcycle riding.  What do you do? Review: Tom does a Gear Review of his new Klim mesh jacket. News: We discuss an early ride review of the H-D Pan America, coming from Europe.  (hint: they like it) And...

Kevin helps out some new rider coaches.  Larry did a little riding in West Marin.   Tom scooted some errands. One of the listener’s mentions a Gymkhana event and we discuss what that entails. News: We discuss the new Royal Enfield Meteor 350.  Is it groundbreaking, in a small way? Paddock: Larry mentions Harley and Indian getting into the MotoAmerica Super Bagger series in a big way… A Shout Out! Tom reviews good experience he had with Klim (In & Motion) service...

It's Kevin Tom and Larry tonight. We don’t know what to talk about, but we talk anyway.. Larry mentions his ride with Brian H up to Lake Berryessa in Napa,  and trying out Brian’s BMW 310GS.  Brian talks about the advantages of the quick shifter on his 1000XR, and we discuss this. Tom did some teaching and local rides. Kevin did a quick ride, reveling in his purchase of ethanol free gas. Tom’s plan to purchase a Lithium battery for his bike triggers a discussion of possible...

Remember, its all Chris’ fault. Anyway, we have decided that we won’t be competing as a podcast team this year in the Motorcycle Podcaster’s Challenge, but welcome listeners who want to participate. Zach has decided to lead the Throttled Listeners team for this years competition...On Facebook, look for the Throttled Listeners group, if you can't find it send us a note and we will get you plugged in. We discuss our rides, or lack thereof.  Tom talks about a new group he went riding with. ...

Larry shows up unexpectedly, recently returned from his visit with his new grandson.  Tom has technical difficulties, but is here, mostly. Rides: Kevin rode to a class he taught, Tom had a nice long midweek ride and tested his BMW GS gas gauge accuracy.  Brave man! Larry didn’t get to do ride b/o grandson duties. News: We discuss the new standardized electric battery consortium forming with Yamaha, KTM, Honda, and Piaggio We give a nod to Montana for their new lane...

As usual, we discuss our rides: Larry sees a stallion!  Tom rode with a group.   Chris didn’t ride, but instead watched and enjoyed the Long Way Up.  Kevin ran some errands on his bike Kevin and Larry talk about emails received. Of course, we discuss the new Harley Pan America release.   And furthermore Will the new Custom replace the Sportster and appeal to the younger rider Harley so desperately needs Special Thanks: A big thank you to Donald, Kevin, Alex, Roger,...

Larry is away expecting his 1st grandchild. Kevin mentions there will be no show March 21st and maybe March 28th. Its Kevin, Tom, and Chris this week. Kevin didn’t ride, but did some maintenance on his bikes.  Chris is deep into Jeep stuff. Tom rode to and from his motorcycle safety classes. Topic: If you  had it do over, what would you do differently when you took up motorcycling? News: We talk about the Buell motorcycle comeback.  Buell without Eric Buell Special...

We’re going “au natural” this week, just Kevin and Larry In a rare and exciting opening, the Throttled Podcast begins with absolutely no sound!  Check it out. Larry rides a bit in West Marin, Kevin has been working. Topic: We discuss the future of motorcycle shows, and whether there will be one. News: Honda applies for trademark suggesting they will be coming out with a new sport tourer in the 1100cc class, based on the engine from the Africa Twin. Harley presents...

Its Kevin, Larry, and Tom tonight.  Chris is busy with his new jeep, we think. Larry’s doing nice, short rides.  Chris not so much this week.  Kevin, too, having fun locally, discovering new connections. Tom mentions his participation on a Road Riding Commission for the AMA. Tom talks about his experience replacing his GS battery with a Lithium battery, and, oh, the problems. Topic of the day is about the electronic farkles you add you your bike.  This quickly leads to discussion of...

Its the dynamic duo, Kevin and Larry, this week. Larry does a short but beautiful ride, feels some remorse about dissing his bike last week.  Kevin rides a little.  Wants to farkle his bike, but is holding back.   Discusses advantages of his R1250 GS over his Tenere Onto our topic of additional costs incurred after the motorcycle purchase.   Things like registration, insurance, service costs.  Gear changes, luggage and other bags, tools, tire pumps and kits, 1st aid.  Registration,...

We’re all here today! Chris has a senior moment, trying to remember his rides last week.   The rest of us didn’t ride much. We proceed to Ruthlessly Honest evaluations of our own motorcycles.  Tom then queries us as to whether we would purchase the same or different if we had the choice at this point.  A telling question.  Tom fears the chain. We veer into a discussion of the impending introduction of the HD Pan America. Its a wrap until next week!  See you then. ...

Its 2021! After talking about our holidays and rides, we got into things we got for our motorcycles over the Holidays, and what we wanted to get. We then talked about trips we are hoping to make on our motorcycles in 2021. This lead to a discussion of practicing riding, Motojitsu exercises, and whether it is helpful to practice knee down riding. Brian H. then joined us and shared his opinion on knee down practicing, and also his recent purchase of a BMW s1000xr, and taking...

In our greetings to each other we get into the topic of who would ride and in how low a temperature.   This leads to sharing of the rides last week that we did or didn’t do. Main topic is Holiday oriented and we discuss motorcycle gift ideas for the Holiday season, bouncing off some articles that list gifts… Happy and Safe Holidays to you all! Special Thanks: A big thank you to Donald, Kevin, Alex, Roger, Autumn, John, Rodney, Nick, Stinger, David, Paul, Steven, Lloyd, Mathew,...

The four of us together again! 1st how we are and where we’ve ridden. Chris is thinking about a track bike. News: Is the Honda 1100 Rebel the greatest Rebel ever? Two Long Way Ups, and the trials and tribulations of H-D Livewire. IMS is going outdoors, and we can’t wait… Paddock: Marc Marquez has more surgery The end of the MotoGP season is upon us Special Thanks: A big thank you to Donald, Kevin, Alex, Roger, Autumn, John, Rodney, Nick, Stinger, David, Paul,...

This week Tom got to sit on the BMW R18 and will gives his thoughts. He also attended an Indian demo day and rode a FTR1200S, Challenger Dark Horse, Chieftain, and Scout News: We have got to talk about the 2021 Ducati MultiStrata V4 – 37k mile service interval. The most beautiful scooter ever? Is the greatest beginner bike ever? The future?  Riding gear integrated with BMW's most advanced scooter ever? Paddock: The end of factory Harley teams? MotoGP: Somewhat...

Rides: Larry rides to Pt. Reyes Station,   Chris talks about his last track day,   Kevin did some instructor coaching. News: Is this the end for Kawasaki Motorcycles?   we discuss the latest news about Kawasaki. So, is Harley on the rise?  Headed in the right direction? Paddock: Chris talks about the end of the MotoAmerica season. Larry fills in on the MotoGP race in Ricardo Tormo circuit in Valencia.  Another new winner this week! Special Thanks: A big thank you to...

Celebrating our 250th episode and 5 years of podcasting! Tom and Kevin survive hurricane Zeta. We debate when Xmas hype should start. Kevin requests moonshine cocktail recipes. Rides: Tom did a few errand rides, including a theme tag entry. Larry rides to the Oyster Depot in Marshall. Kevin takes some country roads near Barber. Kevin and Tom talk winter gear Reviews: Tom reviews his new Klim electronic Inflatable Vest, compares and contrasts with Larry’s Helite tethered...

It's just Tom and Kevin today.  Tom did nice midweek ride in the mountains, about 200 miles.  Nice curvy road and worked on his lines and throttle. Kevin did a ride, relied on Google to route him on non highway roads on the return route, and had a great ride!  Worked on his lines too. Mail Bag: Email about R18 Tom and Larry are going “vest to vest” next week! Topic: Tom and Kevin dive deep into their riding psyches.  Does the riding you do determine the bike you choose, or...

Today's episode is a little bit different. Kevin and Tom relive the past weekend where they joined the Loud Pipes crew up in Tellico Plains, TN. Also, Kevin get's a new bike. Special Thanks: A big thank you to Donald, Kevin, Alex, Roger, Jerry, Autumn, John, Rodney, Nick, Stinger, David, Ralph, Paul, Steven, Lloyd, Mathew, Dan, TC, Jorge, Randy, Shaun, James, Tyler, Paul, Jeff and Chuck.  Thank you all for becoming supporters of the show. If you would like to help bring new...

We’re all here:  Kevin, Larry, Chris, and Tom. We talk rides: Larry did a ride up the coast, felt relaxed.  Tom was on vacation and didn’t ride, but drove (doesn’t count).  Chris did a local ride on his Vulcan but also did another Track day last weekend.   Kevin prepares for the Loud Pipes get together next weekend.  Tom’s going too and talks about his preparations. Larry and Paul start a great astronomy discussion News: We discuss changes in the IMS shows this year. ...

Rides: Larry didn’t get to ride, Kevin is improving physically and dreaming of a new BMW 1250 GS!  But, maybe not…he does get a new Cardo unit.   We get emails about phone holders and transceiver. News: Chinese bikes are getting BIG! Are 3 wheel tilting motorcycles the future (according to Larry)? Benelli goes ADV in America, on the cheap! Paddock: Larry reviews the weeks American Flat Tack and MotoGP Special Thanks: A big thank you to Kevin, Alex, Roger, Jerry,...

We start this episode with questions about our opening video…none of us know where the stock footage was actually filmed but we’d all like to be there. Tom taught a class, so had a little riding on the range.  He also mentions his 2006 Honda Elite scooter, with 110 cc of engine goodness, which was his first bike. Larry did a couple of rides up the coast last week.   Themetag is starting up in our slack channel Kevin relates health problems that have been issues for him lately ...

Rides: Larry didn’t because of heat and smoke,  Tom rode two up with his wife.  turns out the boys love their helmets, and Tom discusses his headset collection leading into Tom and Chris describing their helmet collections.  Chris had his ride today. Reviews: Tom reviews his new Cardo PacTalk Black headset.  Tom feels it gives him a “commanding” lead in headsets. News: We discuss the new BMW maintenance free chain and its implications. Are YouTube vlogs better than print...