Synopsis
We aim to bring you original content centered around motorcycles and the riding experience. Other topics may include news and events, recent rides, demo rides, and other motorcycle and automotive events in the Charlotte, NC area and the greater Southeast of the United States. We stream live during show recordings on Thursdays at 9pm ET. loudpipes.net/live -
Episodes
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28: Biker Roundtable - Road Hogs II - OMB
11/10/2015 Duration: 01h12minSHOW TOPICS AND LINKS FOR EPISODE 28:We gathered six bikers at Olde Mecklenburg Brewery to discuss a ride called Road Hogs II.The route started in the Fort Mill / Tega Cay, SC area to Little Switzerland, NCRoads of interest include the Devil's Whip, Diamondback, and others in NC mountainsLodging at the Diamondback motorcycle lodge of the Switzerland InnGreat place to stop for BBQ and Broasted Chicken One of the owners of Papa T's and her Harley
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27: Loud Pipes One Year Anniversary!
25/09/2015 Duration: 01h47minSHOW TOPICS AND LINKS FOR EPISODE 27:We celebrated our one year anniversary by looking back at some of our favorites, invited two past guests to join us for an update on their happenings, and Jon has a big announcement.NEW TOPICS:With a nod to the first few episodes, we go around the table to discuss our beers.Rich surprises Rico and Jon with new customized Loud Pipes! t-shirts and an audio montage of the first year (well, at least the first 8 episodes) full version coming soon.First stop, episode 3 - LiveWire!Episode 6 - Indian Demo RidesEpisode 11 - Easyriders show Charlotte 2015We call Smith from Morton's Custom Cycle to catch up with happening at the shop and allow Rico to reminisce about his first (interview).Episode 15 - Victory Demo RidesEpisode 19 - Alex Crookes from EatSleepRide.comAlex joins us again to update on happenings at Eat Sleep Ride, his riding, and to join in with our celebration.Jon announces that he purchased a new car and we talk about his 2016 Subaru WRX!
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26: A Near Miss, Porsche World Roadshow, and New Harleys!
06/09/2015 Duration: 01h11minSHOW TOPICS AND LINKS FOR EPISODE 26:CHIT CHAT:Our one year anniversary show is one more episode away as Sept 11 was our first show release. We are working on having past guests join us and record in person if possible. U-TURN: Riding update: Rich had a near miss on the road and we discuss that experience.Rico decides on Rinehart Racing exhaust for his RoadmasterNEW TOPICS:We attend the 2015 Porsche World Roadshow at Charlotte Motor SpeedwayCars we drove:Cayman S (325HP, 273 lb-ft, 0-60 4.7sec (PDK 4.6 Sec (4.4 sec in sport plus mode)) Cayman GTS (340 hp, 280 lb-ft, 0-60 4.6 sec (PDK 4.5 (4.3 sec Sport +)911 Carrera S (400 hp, 325 lb-ft, 0-60 4.3 sec (PDK 4.1 sec (3.9 sec Sport Plus)911 Carrera GTS (430 hp, 324.5 lb-ft, 0-60 4.2 sec (PDK 3.8 sec)Panamera S (420 hp, 384 lb-ft, 0-60 4.9 sec (4.6 sec w/Sport Chrono))Panamera GTS (440 hp, 384 lb-ft, 0-60 4.2 sec)Time attack: Rico 17.8, Rich 20ish secondsFastest time for our session was 17.2 and 16.8 for the day! (both drivers r
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20: Lee Conn from Motus Motorcycles
12/06/2015 Duration: 41minSHOW TOPICS AND LINKS FOR EPISODE 20: Rico had a conversation with Lee Conn, the President of Motus Motorcycles (http://motusmotorcycles.com) to discuss the inspiration behind the bike and details of the MST and MSTR motorcycles while visiting the factory in Birmingham, Alabama In this episode we discuss the Motus factory tour and reflect on the visit in between the interview segments. Be sure to check out the Barber Vintage Festival (http://www.barbermuseum.org/events/barber-vintage-festival/). We have this pinned on our calendar and will be making every attempt to attend. Stay tuned for a future test ride of the Motus MST and MSTR. Running time: 41 minutes 16 seconds Questions or comments: feedback@rdubstudios.com
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4: Baby Block
23/10/2014 Duration: 46minEpisode 4 was originally released on October 23, 2014 What we're drinking Rich: CAVU (http://nodabrewing.com/beer/cavu/) - NoDa Brewing Company Rico: PUMPKING (http://www.stbcbeer.com/seasonals/seasonal-imperial/pumking-beer-page/) - Southern Tier Brewing Company U-TURN: Rich's KLR update, it's officially back on the road Rico ponders different deals on a new Breakout and rides the 2014 H-D Ultra Limited New Topics Zero Motorcycles (http://www.zeromotorcycles.com/) announces 2015 updates Tesla Motors announces a dual motor Model S and Autopilot (http://www.teslamotors.com/blog/dual-motor-model-s-and-autopilot) Introducing the Motus MST and MSTR (http://motusmotorcycles.com/) Cool looking early prototype on motorcycle.com (http://www.motorcycle.com/manufacturer/motus/2014-motus-mst-review-first-impressions.html/attachment/031714-2014-motus-mst-img_5129) Audi RS7 makes an autonomous lap at Hockenheim (http://www.egmcartech.com/2014/10/21/video-audi-officially-completes-autonomous-lap-at-hockenheim/) SFD industr