Loud Pipes!

Main topics for this episode cover the season of Toys for Tots, preparing for an Iron Butt ride, and holiday deals for riders.

* Rich was on the Motorcycle Men podcast episode 412: https://motomenpc.com/episodes/blog/7482735/episode-412-liquid-death-with-rich-warfield * Smokey and the Bandit - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Smokeyandthe_Bandit * New boots for Chad - Klim Outlander GTX: https://www.klim.com/Outlander-GTX-Boot-3926-001?quantity=1&color=1172 * New GPS for Chad - Garmin XT2: https://www.garmin.com/en-US/p/867974/pn/010-02781-00 * Rich uses a Tom Tom Rider 550 from 2020 - seems to be discontinued in the US * PedalBox for Chad's Spyder: https://www.lamonstergarage.com/pedalbox-for-the-can-am-spyder-1330-motors/ * Toy run for Toys for Tots this weekend - https://www.toysfortots.org 2025 Trip Planning: (both) Show trip where Chad and Rich meet somewhere must happen, perhaps October in Arkansas mountains (Rich) Podcaster roundup with Ted from Motorcycle Men and Jon from Asphalt Chasers and formerly Loud Pipes (Chad)Rangemaster Tac Con 2025: https://taccon.info/when-and-where/ (Chad) Ride with his wife along the beach to Florida Barber 2026 - https://www.barbermuseum.org/barber-vintage-festival/ - dates will not work for 2025 (Rich) Corvette Museum - Bowling Green, KY (Rich) Destination rides - Myrtle Beach, SC - Savannah, GA, NC mountain areas to the west - Back of the Dragon (Rich) Rolex 24 at Daytona - (Rich) Daytona 200 - (Maybe) MotoGp at COTA - Other topics and references: * Tyson vs Paul fight: https://www.netflix.com/tudum/articles/jake-paul-vs-mike-tyson-live-release-date-news * Are you hurt or injured: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kJLITtDyecQ * Rimfire challenge: https://www.rimfirechallenge.org * Smith & Wesson 586: https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2022/03/23/smith-wesson-586-classic-review/ * Sig Sauer FCU: https://www.sigsauer.com/fcu * Skeet shooting!

https://www.samaritanspurse.org https://grindstoneministries.com https://www.toysfortots.org https://www.kawasaki.com/en-us/motorcycle/versys/adventure-touring/versys-650 Switch to guns: * https://www.smith-wesson.com/products/j-frame * https://gunsitestore.com/products/jimcirillostalesofthestakeout_squad * https://www.smith-wesson.com/product/k-frame-12039 * https://www.nexbelt.com/collections/gun-belts * https://www.phlsterholsters.com/phlster-enigma/

As we covered the highlights of Chad's westward trip, head over to Asphalt Chasers for all the detail on the trip. Split into five segments and posted as episodes 20-24, enjoy! https://www.asphaltchasers.com/20 https://www.asphaltchasers.com/21 https://www.asphaltchasers.com/22 https://www.asphaltchasers.com/23 https://www.asphaltchasers.com/24 Lessons learned: * Take a small notebook to jot down thoughts, ideas, memories * Review your overall health and condition, consider if you should make the trip at all New bike for Chad: * 2017 Kawasaki Versys 1000: https://www.totalmotorcycle.com/motorcycles/2017/2017-Kawasaki-Versys1000-ABS-LT Chads new 2017 Kawasaki Versys 1000 https://media24.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads-2024/images/e/e9f8d2eb-9140-4ae8-8ade-c38bd0c47027/KmDYujxr.jpg Mini review of Corbin seat on Rich's VFR: https://www.corbin.com/honda/hvfr814e.shtml * Rough to start, numbing in legs * Starting to break in and will report back * Looked at GSXS 1000 GT again, likely not a replacement for VFR just yet New truck for Rich: * 2024 Ram 2500 Tradesman - 6.4 Hemi 2024 Ram 2500 Tradesman https://media24.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads-2024/images/e/e9f8d2eb-9140-4ae8-8ade-c38bd0c47027/QFYpmPNE.jpeg Pivot to Guns: * Banish 45: https://www.silencercentral.com/products/banish-45/ * Avidity Arms PD10: https://avidityarms.com/pd10-pistol/ * MCX Spear line from Sig Sauer: https://www.sigsauer.com/mcx-spear-6-8-x-51.html * Dr. Martin Fackler and others on Terminal Ballistics: https://www.everydaymarksman.co/marksmanship/terminal-ballistics/ * NRA Annual Meeting: https://www.nraam.org/

Chad runs into a curb and puts the superhawk on the ground, we discuss that incident Bruising, some garment tearing, road rash on the bike. Flight option: https://www.jsx.com/home/search Firearm chat Ruger LC Carbine in 45: https://www.ruger.com/products/lcCarbine/specSheets/19309.html Banish 45: https://www.silencercentral.com/products/banish-45/ Juliet magnifier: https://www.sigsauer.com/electro-optics/magnifiers.html Glock 45 MOS: https://us.glock.com/en/pistols/g45-mos NRA Annual Meeting: https://www.nraam.org Rangemaster Tactical Conference: https://taccon.info/about/ Rich gets out on the KX450F with Bryce and a good time was had Sherco motorcycles: https://www.sherco.com/en/bikes Chad crash 1 https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/e/e9f8d2eb-9140-4ae8-8ade-c38bd0c47027/JsQc7gka.jpeg Chad crash 2 https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/e/e9f8d2eb-9140-4ae8-8ade-c38bd0c47027/jUoohelB.jpeg Chad crash 3 https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/e/e9f8d2eb-9140-4ae8-8ade-c38bd0c47027/iOYjCcks.jpeg Chad crash 4 https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/e/e9f8d2eb-9140-4ae8-8ade-c38bd0c47027/7gndtH-2.jpeg Rich KX450F at Enoree SC https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/e/e9f8d2eb-9140-4ae8-8ade-c38bd0c47027/Ai15xhVk.jpeg

CF MOTO (https://www.cfmotousa.com) Kawasaki Vulcan S (https://www.kawasaki.com/en-us/motorcycle/vulcan/sport-cruiser/vulcan-s) Acerbis skid plate (https://www.acerbisusa.com/p94775-skid-plates) Acerbis fork shoe covers (https://www.acerbisusa.com/c4500-fork-shoe-cover) KX450F aluminum skid plate (https://www.ebay.com/itm/353257012094) Walther PDP (https://waltherarms.com/firearms/pdp/) Banish 22 (https://www.silencercentral.com/products/banish-22/) Banish 45 (https://www.silencercentral.com/products/banish-45/) Sig Rattler (https://www.sigsauer.com/firearms/rifles-pistols/sig-mcx.html?caliber=1918)

Lessons learned: Track day setup photos Track Day setup 1 https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/e/e9f8d2eb-9140-4ae8-8ade-c38bd0c47027/t6LiklRE.jpeg Track Day setup 2 https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/e/e9f8d2eb-9140-4ae8-8ade-c38bd0c47027/Cg_Hbt7j.jpeg Raffle bike that Rich won raffle bike that Rich won https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/e/e9f8d2eb-9140-4ae8-8ade-c38bd0c47027/LVrOSq03.jpeg Drift cars across from Road Atlanta the night we recorded: https://youtube.com/shorts/8ugS986E2JM Rich's crash pictures crash helmet 1 https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/e/e9f8d2eb-9140-4ae8-8ade-c38bd0c47027/NElbQkqE.jpeg crash helmet 2 https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/e/e9f8d2eb-9140-4ae8-8ade-c38bd0c47027/ZgTm9Tck.jpeg crash front tire https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/e/e9f8d2eb-9140-4ae8-8ade-c38bd0c47027/nNJ7GEKm.jpeg crash right side https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/e/e9f8d2eb-9140-4ae8-8ade-c38bd0c47027/Xil0eqDm.jpeg crash left https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/e/e9f8d2eb-9140-4ae8-8ade-c38bd0c47027/9TWL0LS-.jpeg crash body close https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/e/e9f8d2eb-9140-4ae8-8ade-c38bd0c47027/aZiWpW78.jpeg Transition to dirt: - Bryce leads the group: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o88klTDgrsY - Bryce leads part 2 plus Allen's incident: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9EIeoZdnLcA - Sully has an oops: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fe5BkgM0tGM - Enoree OHV trails: https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/scnfs/recarea/?recid=47247 - Hatfield and McCoy Trails: https://trailsheaven.com Sully at Hatfield and McCoy Trails https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/e/e9f8d2eb-9140-4ae8-8ade-c38bd0c47027/uCP9NT1n.jpeg KX450F vs KX250F sound comparison: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RBqirejZMb0 Good times will be remembered forever: Good times https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/e/e9f8d2eb-9140-4ae8-8ade-c38bd0c47027/qyfDkmBQ.jpeg good times 2 https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/e/e9f8d2eb-9140-4ae8-8ade-c38bd0c47027/UWzxLwBq.jpeg

Brian Hunnicutt is our special guest and was previously on the show for episode 154 and 65. We have known Brian a long time and welcome him back to Loud Pipes! https://www.loudpipes.net/154 154: Advanced Riding Tips for Speed and Safety with Brian Hunnicutt https://www.loudpipes.net/65 65: ADV Demo Day Part 1 with Guest Brian Hunnicutt BH-208-S1000XR-track https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/e/e9f8d2eb-9140-4ae8-8ade-c38bd0c47027/bmslztnW.jpg BH-208-GS-track https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/e/e9f8d2eb-9140-4ae8-8ade-c38bd0c47027/YdxZTkqy.jpeg BH-208-travel https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/e/e9f8d2eb-9140-4ae8-8ade-c38bd0c47027/DuE-RnnE.jpeg BH-208-travel-bike https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/e/e9f8d2eb-9140-4ae8-8ade-c38bd0c47027/8FK2fzno.jpg Special Guest: Brian Hunnicutt.

Chris Piche (https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-piche/) is the visionary founder of Smarter AI (https://smarterai.camera) and is our special guest for this episode (9:22 interview start) Tesla vehicle safety report - miles driven per one accident (https://www.tesla.com/VehicleSafetyReport) First Net (https://www.firstnet.com) Steve Balmer reaction to original iPhone (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nXq9NTjEdTo) Tesla pricing over time (https://www.skills.ai/tesla-car-prices-analysis/) Motorcycle safety video - officer hides an approaching motorcycle with a pen (https://youtu.be/3_kpL4f4MXI?si=ntvaBboQsv2er7Je) Eight Days a Week Project(s) 1 Porsche 928 (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Porsche_928) project personal Risky Business 928 (https://www.motor1.com/news/534121/porsche-928-risky-business-auction/) 2 Ducati Diavel (https://www.ducati.com/us/en/bikes/diavel/diavel-v4) - current project with cameras Top Seven 1 Porsche Taycan (https://www.porsche.com/usa/models/taycan/) 2 Tesla Model X (https://www.tesla.com/modelx) 3 Ducati Diavel (https://www.ducati.com/us/en/bikes/diavel/diavel-v4) 4 Porsche 928 (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Porsche_928) manual, 32 valve engine 5 air cooled Porsche 911 (https://www.porsche.com/stories/mobility/7-things-you-need-to-know-about-the-porsche-911-type-993) 6 Mercedes S-class for Mrs (https://www.mbusa.com/en/vehicles/class/s-class/sedan) 7 good enough, and have two projects :) New seat for Rich's VFR - Corbin Gunfighter and Lady (https://www.corbin.com/honda/hvfr814e.shtml) Special Guest: Chris Piche.

We had a beverage failure in the beginning, skip to 5:30 mark if you want to get to the content Chad fixed his cold weather layers Rich ordered a new Corbin seat for his 2014 VFR800 - update to follow in 3-6 weeks Chad still in love with his VTR1000, although admits he wanted a Ducati Update on bike flipping: R6 gone, KLX140 gone, new project 2015 Kawasaki KX250F Shot Show 2024 (https://shotshow.org) Chad's picks: H&R 9mm DOE AR pistol (https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2024/01/25/shot-show-2024-new-hr-9mm-doe-ar/) Avidity Arms PD10 pistol in 30 super carry (https://avidityarms.com/pd10-pistol/) Palmetto State Armory X 5.7 (https://palmettostatearmory.com/forum/t/shot-show-2024-poll-now-closed/31588) Beretta 1301 MOD.2 (https://www.beretta.com/en-us/product/1301-tactical-mod--2-black-syn-FA0115) Tisas 1911 B9R DS (https://tisasusa.com/1911-duty-b9r-ds/) Rich's picks: CVA Cascade SR80 - Scout rifle (https://bpioutdoors.com/sr-80/) Ruger LC Carbine in .45 AUTO (https://www.ruger.com/products/lcCarbine/specSheets/19309.html) Taurus TH10 10mm (https://www.taurususa.com/pistols/taurus-th/taurus-th10-matte-black-10mm-auto-15-rds) Fierce Firearms CT Rogue (in left hand operation) (https://fiercearms.com/carbon-rogue/) Payroc -2A friendly payment processing (https://www.payroc.com/Payroc) CCBank - 2A friendly bank based in Utah (https://ccbank.com) Bonus: Taurus Expedition bolt gun (https://www.taurususa.com/rifles/bolt-action-rifle/taurus-expedition-308win-18in-5-rds) Special Guest: Chad.

TOPICS: * Zyon joins us to cover cold weather riding from the perspective of a daily rider who almost never drives a car * Lots of tips and tools to absorb here and we thank him for sharing * We get into his horrific motorcycle accident from two years ago and some lessons learned as well * Round out the episode with some gun talk about his return to ownership and carry for his wife Special Guests: Chad and Zyon.

TOPICS: * Continued the conversation on Rider Individual Survival Kit (RISK, trademark pending) * Five items total * 4 inch Israeli bandage * CAT 7 tourniquate * Whistle * Roll Gauze * Space blanket * Flat duck tape Cold weather riding Heated grips (what Rich uses: https://www.rideapart.com/reviews/452711/gear-review-oxford-heated-grips/) Good gloves: can't beat what Harley offers for cold weather gloves: https://www.harley-davidson.com/us/en/shop/mens-waterproof-cyrus-insulated-gloves/p/98220-18VM Cold weather carry Shadow Systems XR920 https://shadowsystemscorp.com/xr920/ Sig P365/P320 FCU https://www.sigsauer.com/fcu 30 super carry https://www.federalpremium.com/30supercarry.html 5.7 x 28 https://www.americanrifleman.org/content/the-5-7x28-mm-history-design/ Special Guest: Chad.

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TOPICS: Trials bikes https://www.advrider.com/f/threads/smokey-mountain-500.926507/ https://www.stratrials.com https://trialstrainingcenter.com/schedule/trials-training-days/ https://superenduro.tv https://www.redbullerzbergrodeo.com Bacon Trials Practice https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/e/e9f8d2eb-9140-4ae8-8ade-c38bd0c47027/R7WhStML.jpg Project Trials Bike and T7 https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/e/e9f8d2eb-9140-4ae8-8ade-c38bd0c47027/2H-uwdXb.jpeg Special Guest: Bacon.

LINKS FROM SHOW TOPICS: KLX140 RL for sale: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/364157979413209 3D printed turn signal caps for R6: R6 Turn Signal Cap - 3D printed https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/e/e9f8d2eb-9140-4ae8-8ade-c38bd0c47027/8yHRxywE.png R6 Turn Signal Cap - Lighted https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/e/e9f8d2eb-9140-4ae8-8ade-c38bd0c47027/X4f_l1cj.png Scout Rifle Links: https://www.americanrifleman.org/articles/2014/10/2/throwback-thursday-the-scout-rifle https://www.fieldandstream.com/gear/best-scout-rifles/ https://www.themeateater.com/hunt/firearm-hunting/your-next-deer-gun-should-be-a-scout-rifle The Scout Rifle Study: The History of the Scout Rifle and its place in the 21st Century (https://a.co/d/0BHeijP) Panteao Make Ready with Richard Mann: The Scout Rifle Study (https://a.co/d/cQ5ARGg) https://wilsoncombat.com/long-guns/nula-bolt-action-rifles.html Ron Spomer Outdoors - Is This The BEST 308 Rifle of 2023? (https://youtu.be/X0FBiYA5gw4?si=zP5FbpoPQYeIu7Jw) Special Guest: Chad.

TOPICS: Build vs buy Spyder transition 2008 KX450 "trail" bike 1998 Honda Superhawk Switching to guns, well not really but adding a bit of that to the conversation Looking for a new hunting rifle for deer and hogs 2008 Kawasaki KX450F https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/e/e9f8d2eb-9140-4ae8-8ade-c38bd0c47027/amz3zlOg.jpeg Special Guest: Chad.

TOPICS: We are planning to restart the podcast and kick it off with a cross-post from Jon and Dave's new podcast called Asphalt Chasers. Recorded October 7, 2023 in MagGie Valley, NC. Be sure to check out Jon and Dave on Asphalt Chasers (https://www.asphaltchasers.com) More episodes of Loud Pipes are in planning for the next year as we attempt to restart the podcast Special Guest: Chad.

TOPICS: https://sturgis.com/ https://fullthrottlesaloon.com/ https://www.ridepre.com/ https://carolinamotorsportspark.com/ https://virnow.com/ 2006 GSX-R 1000 first on track, CMP Aug 2022 https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/e/e9f8d2eb-9140-4ae8-8ade-c38bd0c47027/ccLdxswB.jpeg photo: Raul Jerez - https://www.highsidephoto.com/

TOPICS: Isle of Man TT 2022! TT+ https://ttplus.iomttraces.com/ Race stats https://iomttraces.com/racing/page/tt-2022-results/ Five deaths (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/fb-10906015/A-timeline-Isle-Man-TT-deaths-2022.html) Rich won a new track bike :) IOMTT sidecar sticker via mixup, look to the left of the number 19