Asphalt Chasers

TOPICS: Dave and Jon talk about trip to Michigan Jon has bike trouble again on trip. Chris got his sportster running that has been sitting since 2023 IBR.

TOPICS: Jon gives up on spyder repair Dave talks about attending Gettysburgh Bike Week QP motor issues We talk about advrider.com artical about Long Distance Riding (https://www.advrider.com/things-no-one-tells-you-about-long-distance-riding/)

TOPICS: Chris talks about the scooter cannonball

TOPICS: Chris is in Oregon getting ready for the Scooter Cannonball Run and the scooter is almost ready. Planning on leaving 6am Sunday June 22nd, 2025 Most days for travel are 400-500 miles Planning to hit some Tour of Honor sites on the way. Father's Day Ride Jon had a bike issue on way up to Roanoke, VA. Bike had a suspension fault that deals with Air Control Suspension (ACS). Lonnie and Missy had an issue with their bike with vibration in floor boards Stopped at Black Bear Harley Davidson Wytheville, VA - Found this was an engine mount issue Dave, Zach, Lonnie, and Missy went on and rode the Back of the Dragon Lonnie picked up a Daytona Helmet C6 Helmet (https://daytonahelmets.com/collections/helmets/products/d-o-t-ece-daytona-c6-grey-carbon-fiber) Riverfront Restaurant (https://riverfrontcafe.top/) Dave and Zach rode the Foothills Parkway and the Tail of Dragon Lonnie and Missy bike acted up with ABS - They went to the dealership - Smoky Mountain Harley Davidson (https://www.smh-d.com/) Ate at Iron Works Grille (https://ironworksgrille.godaddysites.com/) Town Center Tap House (https://towncentertaphouse.com/) X360 Mount (https://3brpowersports.com/products/x-pwr-x3-all-weather-external-power-for-insta360-x3-camera?srsltid=AfmBOorPne0sxIckKbsjK9JijXvNhdCJu0rR3tMKue6shWDGEM0CAo_t)

TOPICS: Dave talks about his trip home from Arkansas Chris talks about finally prep for scooter before loading up on trailler and heading west Five things to have on a long trip Chris: Tire Plug Kit - Air Pump Basic Tools3 Water Charge phone while riding Jump start pack Wicking Base Layer Dave: 1. Tool Kit (Tire plug kit, air pump, zipties, electrical type) 2. Registration and Insurance Cards 3. Bike Cover 4. Battery Pack 5. Rain Gear Jon: 1. Med Kit 2. Extra Cash 3. Phone/Tracker/Cables 4. Water/Snacks 5. Ear Plug 6. Tool Kit

TOPICS: Chat about riding in the Ozark Mountains Riding in the rain Jen, Chad, Trey, and Jon travle from Arkadelphia to Harrison Rich's travel from North Carliona Dave's ride from Pennsylvania - Completed 1200 miles in 19 hours. New helmet purchase New Sena purchase Almost getting kicked out of Wal-Mart. Special Guests: Chad, Jen, and Rich.

TOPICS: Jon went to local dealership where Shoei vendor was on-site doing the Personal Fitting System (https://shoei-helmets.com/technology/personal-fitting-system.html) Jon and Dave talk about getting ready for trip to Arkansas. Trip started out with just Jen, Chad, and Jon. It has expaned to include Dave, Trey, and Rich. We are planning on recording while in Arkansas so the next show might be a few days late. Dave is planning on leaving Arkansas on Thursday and make it just outside Erie, PA to do the Ride to the Rally (https://abatepa.org/Ride-to-the-Rally) with the PA ABATE Group. Jon is planning on hitting Tour of Honor sites on his way out and back from Arkansas. Chris talks about work he has done on his scooter to get it ready for the Scooter Cannonball Run Gas Tank (https://www.advanblack.com/advanblack-holeshot-gas-tank-with-knee-cutout-for-harley-m8-softail.html?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=17190830285&gbraid=0AAAAADRp3Dfxf_FE9t_sO_mcAvxGkl0-E&gclid=Cj0KCQjwoZbBBhDCARIsAOqMEZWauvrCnxbvrbZg5vujpoSnuVF2xYIE5rbqgRvAfKf6uuByvM2cPbsaArjtEALw_wcB) for Chris ST

TOPICS: Jon got a little sick and endded up in the ER and hositpial. Dave bailed on Easter Ride - so Chris and Jon went off and got 16 Tour of Honor Sites 500 miles is a good long day for getting Tour of Honor Sites Jon started out with doing 700 miles day - Chris knew Jon was being a little aggressive

TOPICS: Welcome Chris to the show Easter Ride April 17th-20th

TOPICS: Tour of Honor (https://www.tourofhonor.com/index.html#) This year theme is First Responders 1150 max number - can sign up though out year Supports following Charites Fisher House Gold Star Family Tunnel to Towers Ride to Meet - September 6, 2025 in Winona, Minnesota Events Horseshoe Bend Idaho - May 15th and August 3rd. Special Guests: Chris Comly and Steve Brooks.

TOPICS: Dave purchased a new exhuast, front springs, rebuilt front forks, and new rubber Final plans for April ride (Easter Egg Ride) Staying in Staunton, VA Friday April 18th at the Comfort Inn & Suites Staying in Winchester, VA Saturday April 19th at the TownePlace Suites If you meetup with us, Dave will have a surprise for you. Jon might meet Dave in Front Royal and ride the Skyline Drive south with Dave Dave has named the trips for 2025 April - Easter Egg Ride May - Dangerous Days June - Riding Dragons with a Snake July - Cannon Fodder August - Rusting Windy Ride September - Last State Ride October - Someone getting hitched November - Dangerous with Santa Dave and Jon have joined the Tour of Honor for 2025. We may have Steve Brooks from Tour of Honor on the next show, stay tuned for details. Dave rider number is 291 Jon rider number is 265

TOPICS: Dave pull the trigger and get a new bike Rich for LoudPipes joined us and talk about what he has been doing Talk about our plan for April 18th-20th 2025 ride. Meeting up in Stauton, VA and then riding in Virginia & West Virginia Special Guest: Rich.

TOPICS: Jon got feed back from Chad, Chris, and Brian about option for a water transfer system. Yeti Ramber Jug Mount (https://www.yeti.com/drinkware/drinkware-accessories/21070170001.html?utm_medium=paidsearch&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiAzvC9BhADEiwAEhtlNwiUY8Xg5I6ccDRNKMM1QdBdRdj93q3U5kmgzA0eJwrafySWErO0RhoCnW4QAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds) Yet Ramber 1/2 Gal Jug (https://www.yeti.com/drinkware/hydration/21071503862.html?utm_medium=paidsearch&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiAzvC9BhADEiwAEhtlN5OSENIs1g0mXWP71WqCo_XjyGrwr6wqLTE3X9JRadX8BFfLlD27pBoC1QIQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds) MotoJug (https://www.motojug.com/) Dave talks about trading in his RG for a new 2024 RG. DOES HE DO IT???

TOPICS: Jon got LD Comfort Long Sleeve Turtleneck Top (https://ldcomfort.com/products/top-long-sleeve-mock-turtleneck) Riding Paints RoadSkins Taranis (https://roadskin.co.uk/products/taranis-elite-aaa-rated-single-layer-motorcycle-jeans-in-black) 2025 Rides April 18, 2025 First Ride of Season - unknown location May 25 - 30, 2025 Arkansas June 12-15, 2025 - Tail of Dragon (Back of Dragon, Snake, Tail of Dragon, Foothill Parkway, and Cherohala Skyway) July 10-13, 2025 Gettysburg Bike Week August 8-9, 2025 Triple Nickel September 26 - October 1 2025 - Michigan/Canada November 22, 2025 Abate Toy Ride (Allentown PA)

TOPICS: Chris is taking part of the 2025 Scooter Cannonball Run (https://scootercannonball.com/) Chris talked about his experience with IBA rides he has completed Chris talks about his 2023 IBR and what happen to his bike in the middle of no where Chris shares his experience with the Leod Motorcyele Escapes tour, same group that past guest Brian did. Special Guest: Chris Comly.

TOPICS: What we want for Christmas What we gottan our selves for black Friday Jon added lights to Spyder RT. Talk about Iron Butt rides. Heated Gear

TOPICS: Talk about trip Dave and Jon did to VA, TN, and NC to test out route for a 2025 ride. Jon trade in his 2021 Can-Am Spyder F3T for a 2024 Can-AM Spyder RT LImited. New accessories for the for Spyder. Dave got a new to him bag.

TOPICS: Dave talks about his trip to Arkansas with his wife via their camper. Dave and wife stops in Hamilton MIssouris to visit quilting shops. Jon took trip with local spyder group to Maggie Valley, NC Local spyder group took out donations and dropped off at the Maggie Valley Town Hall.

TOPICS: Dave talks about his up-coming trip with wife to Arkansas Dave talks about shocks on his bike. Jon and wife took trip to the Outer Banks for couple of nights Stop at Biscuits N' Porn for breakfest before leaving the beach Jon and wife hit bad weather from Hurricane when arriving home

TOPICS: *Dave is going camping with wife in Arkansas and Missouri * Talk about Western NC and Eastern TN hit by Hurricane Helene * Jon is going to the Maggie Valley with local spyder group in could of weeks.