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Asphalt ChasersAsphalt Chasers44: Recap Scooter CannonballTOPICS: Chris talks about the scooter cannonball 2025-07-141h 15Asphalt ChasersAsphalt Chasers43: Cannonball timeTOPICS: 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...2025-06-302h 05Asphalt ChasersAsphalt Chasers42: Five things to have on a long tripTOPICS: 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: Tool Kit (Tire plug kit, air pump, zipties, electrical type) Registration and Insurance Cards Bike Cover Battery Pack Rain Gear Jon: Med Kit Extra Cash Phone/Tracker/Cables Water/Snacks Ear Plug Tool Kit 2025-06-161h 14Asphalt ChasersAsphalt Chasers41: Rain Rain Go away - Live Round table with LoudPipes in ArkansasTOPICS: 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.2025-06-041h 24Asphalt ChasersAsphalt Chasers40: Oops, forgot to hit recordTOPICS: Jon went to local dealership where Shoei vendor was on-site doing the Personal Fitting System 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 with the PA ABATE Group. Jon is planning on hitting Tour of...2025-05-191h 03Asphalt ChasersAsphalt Chasers39: 500 Miles is enoughTOPICS: 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 2025-05-051h 09Asphalt ChasersAsphalt Chasers38: Welcome Aboard ChrisTOPICS: Welcome Chris to the show Easter Ride April 17th-20th 2025-04-211h 01Asphalt ChasersAsphalt Chasers37: Lets go find First Responders Memorial SitesTOPICS: Tour of Honor 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.2025-04-0757 minAsphalt ChasersAsphalt Chasers36: Upgrades and April trip updateTOPICS: 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 ...2025-03-241h 07Asphalt ChasersAsphalt Chasers35: Did Dave pull the trigger and special guestTOPICS: 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.2025-03-111h 15Asphalt ChasersAsphalt Chasers34: WTS and New Ride?TOPICS: Jon got feed back from Chad, Chris, and Brian about option for a water transfer system. Yeti Ramber Jug Mount Yet Ramber 1/2 Gal Jug MotoJug Dave talks about trading in his RG for a new 2024 RG. DOES HE DO IT??? 2025-02-241h 14Asphalt ChasersAsphalt Chasers33: New Gear and 2025 RidesTOPICS: Jon got LD Comfort Long Sleeve Turtleneck Top Riding Paints RoadSkins Taranis 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) 2025-02-101h 29Asphalt ChasersAsphalt Chasers32: Scooter Cannonball, IBA Rides, and Leod Motorcycle Escapes with Chris ComlyTOPICS: Chris is taking part of the 2025 Scooter Cannonball Run 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.2025-01-062h 11Asphalt ChasersAsphalt Chasers31: Christmas BonanzaTOPICS: 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 2024-12-231h 07Asphalt ChasersAsphalt Chasers30: Pre Trip Ride and New BikeTOPICS: 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. 2024-12-091h 35Asphalt ChasersAsphalt Chasers29: Wedding, Camping, and Mountain RidingTOPICS: 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. 2024-11-181h 09Asphalt ChasersAsphalt Chasers28: Yakety YakTOPICS: 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 2024-11-0435 minAsphalt ChasersAsphalt Chasers27: Starting to wrap of 2024 riding seasonTOPICS: *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. 2024-10-141h 03Asphalt ChasersAsphalt Chasers26: Sturgis 2024 - Part 2TOPICS: Rode into Yellowstone NP Passed a Grizzy Bear and her cub. Passed a Bison on the road Saw Bison at Mud Volcano Hiked to Brink of the Lower Falls Visited Old Faithful Stayed in Yellowstone in lodge with no AC, TV, or internet Visited the Grand Teton Hit major rain east of Cheyenne WY Jon's review of the biker guard wiper - kickstarter Jon joined back in 2019 and took 5 years to get! Dave and Jon split in Lincon Nebraska Dave and Jon talk about each others ride home. 2024-09-301h 20Asphalt ChasersAsphalt Chasers25: Sturgis 2024 - Part 1TOPICS: Meet up in Davenport Iowa at the Worlds Largest Truck Stop Saw Adam Sandoval Great American Convoy in South Dakota Stay at the Sturgis Downtown RV Park Visited Gas Monkey Garage Rode Iron Mountain Road Dave meet up with Ted from Motorcycle Men Podcast at Black Hills HD Visits Deadwood, SD Review of Beartooth Pass Stay in Cody, WY 2024-09-161h 05Asphalt ChasersAsphalt Chasers24: Westward Ho 2024 - Part 5TOPICS: Early Morning Ride to San Francisco arrive to city around 5am. Coit Tower Pier 39 - Saw the Sea Lions Legion Of Honor Ghirardelli Chocolate Factory Golden Gate Brige Palace of Fine Arts Lombard Street Oracle Park Lands End Treasure Island After Breakfest rode up part of the PCH Travel thru the Avenue of the Giants Brian's Trip to Europe Rode Stelvio Pass At Breakfest at top fo Stelvio Pass Talk about Yahama Champ School Special Guest: Chad.2024-09-021h 14Asphalt ChasersAsphalt Chasers23: Westward Ho 2024 - Part 4TOPICS: We skipped a few day - Please check out EP24 for Day 7 and 8 Recap. Jon completed update on Spyder re-pair Jon talks about the loaner bike - 2023 Can-Am Spyder RT Sea-to-Sky Dave and Jon ride over to Theodore Roosevelt National Park After picking up Spyder Dave and Jon make a mad rush home and completed a Bun Burner 1500 in less than 36 hours. 2024-08-261h 00Asphalt ChasersAsphalt Chasers22: Westward Ho 2024 - Part 3TOPICS: We skipped a few day - Please check out EP24 for Day 7 and 8 Recap.2024-07-312h 18Asphalt ChasersAsphalt Chasers21: Westward Ho 2024 - Part 2TOPICS: Day 3: Met up with Jen and Chad at Love's Truck Stop in Amarillo, TX Visit the Cadillac Ranch Ride from Amarillo, TX to Bernalillo, NM Hotel Issues - No more Day's Inn Finding dinner Day 4: Jen's birthday - Chad decorated Jen's Spyder Ride up US550 to Durango, CO Riding the San Juan Skyway Scenic and Historic Byway - which Million Dollar Highway is part of. Four Corners Monument - little mishap Mexican Hat San Juan Inn Another experience for dinner. Day 5: Stop at Forrest Gump stop running location Monument Valley Dave Meet some dogs at...2024-07-081h 46Asphalt ChasersAsphalt Chasers20: Westward Ho 2024 - Part 1TOPICS: Day 1: Dave ride from PA to West Virginia Jon ride from NC to West Virginia Dave and Jon and West Viginia ride to Georgetown, Indiana Day 2: Ride from Indiana to Joplin Missouri Stop at the Gateway Arch in St. Louis Stop at Uranus Fudge Factory Visit Dave's Brothers Art Studio Dinner with Dave's Brother's and sister-in-law Day 3: Ride from Jopling Missouri to Amarillo, TX. Next Episode we will be joined by Jen and Chad to contiune out trip west and talk about getting to California.2024-06-2458 minAsphalt ChasersAsphalt Chasers19: Trip AnxietyTOPICS: Finaly prep for West Coast trip Talk about anxiety how they deal with it. 2024-06-0356 minAsphalt ChasersAsphalt Chasers18: Foud, The Messed up food episodeTOPICS: What and where Dave and Jon eat on trips. Jon trys to find hotels that have resturant close by so can walk instead of riding. What gas stations/truck stop we think are the best place to stop at. 2024-05-2053 minAsphalt ChasersAsphalt Chasers17: Family Time and Getting ready for West CoastTOPICS: Dave camping and camper issues Jon went on vaction to Florida with wife. Prep work that we have done for west coast trip and what needs to be done Dave helpped quarter point with replacing shocks on his Road King 2024-04-2248 minAsphalt ChasersAsphalt Chasers16: Rain Rain Go AwayTOPICS: Meeting up in VA Riding in the Rain Do we stop or keep going on. Did Dave complete an Iron Butt 2024-04-011h 26Asphalt ChasersAsphalt Chasers15: Let them RaceTOPICS: Talk about meeting up in Ohio and travling to Milwaukee Flat out Friday - indoor flat track racing. Mama Tried Motorcycle Show Travel back home 2024-03-041h 15Asphalt ChasersAsphalt Chasers14: Live Long and ProsperTOPICS: What to do in a hotel room to improve safety. https://handgunlaw.us/ - Web site to check Hand Gun laws for states you might travel through. Chad pitches an idea on a trip to Texas in 2025. Special Guest: Chad.2024-02-191h 17Asphalt ChasersAsphalt Chasers13: Milwaukee boundTOPICS: Mama Tried Motorcycle Show - Dave went last year with his son - this year Jon is joining. Since this is a car ride - the wife's are joining as well. Flat out Friday - indoor flat track racing. Update on plans of the West Coast 2024 trip Jon pitch idea of doing Bun Burner Gold in October 2025 New HD 2024 bike review 2024-02-051h 06Asphalt ChasersAsphalt Chasers12: Solo vs Group RidingDave and Jon talk about their experience with riding solo vs group. 2024-01-2255 minAsphalt ChasersAsphalt Chasers11: Planning for 2024Dave and Jon talked about ride and events they are planning to do for 2024.2023-12-1151 minAsphalt ChasersAsphalt Chasers10: Tech - Love HateJon and Dave talk about technology they use while riding and planning out rides. Talk about how great it works when it working and when it doesn't how much they hate it.2023-11-1353 minAsphalt ChasersAsphalt Chasers9: Spyder Adventures and Loud Pipes!Jon attends Spyder Adventures Rally in Maggie Valley and is joined by Chad and Jen. Then later in the weekend Rich joins Chad, Jen and Jon. We talk about events that took over during the rally and riding around the Maggie Valley area. This show will be a dual show and will be posted on LoudPipes Podcast site.Special Guests: Chad, Jen, and Rich.2023-10-231h 46Asphalt ChasersAsphalt Chasers8: Parked in Wrong LocationDave and Jon talked about ride to New York to see Jon's nephew race BMX. Jon parked bikes in wrong location, would have been fine if it didn't rain. Guys talked about upcoming trip to Maggie Valley NC for the 2023 Spyder Adventure Rally.2023-09-1839 minAsphalt ChasersAsphalt Chasers7: Sturgis 2023 - With Ted from Motorcycle Men PodcastJon and Dave are joined by Ted from the Motorcycle Mend Podcast as they talk about Ted's first time going to the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. 2023-09-041h 53Asphalt ChasersAsphalt Chasers6: Gettysburg 2023Dave and Jon talk about how to stay cool while riding in hot weather. Jon talks over with Dave about Gettysburg Bike Weeks, which Dave missed due to family issues Jon talks about new rain pants he purchased after trip to North East2023-08-0749 minAsphalt ChasersAsphalt Chasers5: Great North East Trip - Part 2Dave and Jon talk about second half the Great North East Trip that covers Laconia bike week, ride home, and more riding in the rain. 2023-07-241h 06Asphalt ChasersAsphalt Chasers4: Great North East Trip - Part 1Dave and Jon talk about first part of their Great North East Trip. They talk about riding in the rain, visiting Highland Light House, Acadia National Park, West Quoddy light house, World's longest covered bridge, NorthEast Four Corners park in Madawaska, and start/end of US1 in Fort Kent.2023-06-2646 minAsphalt ChasersAsphalt Chasers3: Lets find some Fudge Jon shares story about riding from North Carolina to Arkansas as he and two other buddies do an Saddle Sore 1k. Fellow brother Chad and his wife Jeni join's Jon and his buddies in Arkansas Rider down coming down from Mnt. Nebo Jon and his buddies ride up to Missouri to the Uranus Fudge Factory. Detour into old factory area see The Gateway Arch 2023-06-1256 minAsphalt ChasersAsphalt Chasers2: It aint just about mileJon and Dave are joined by Long Distance rider and 5 time Iron Butt Rally rider Chris Comly. We talk with Chris about the upcoming 2023 Iron Butt Rally. We get in to what happens during the rally, how riders get scored, and stories about events that happened during past rallies. It just aint about miles. Special Guest: Chris Comly.2023-05-291h 20Asphalt ChasersAsphalt Chasers1: Intro to Asphalt Chasers PodcastJon and Dave talk about rides they have already taken for 2023 and what plans they have for 2023. The first ride Jon and Dave took this year was to join Adam Sandoval Great American Convoy. They joined the convoy in Fayetteville, NC and rode to Titusville, FL. Links:LoudPipesAdam Sandoval Great American Convoy2023-05-1542 minAsphalt ChasersAsphalt ChasersTrailer for PodcastTrailer for Asphalt Chasers Podcast to give preview of what Asphalt Chasers Podcast is about.2023-03-1200 minMotorcycle Podcasters ChallengeMotorcycle Podcasters Challenge#MotoPC2021 - Congrats to Motorcycle Men and Zyon!The 2021 MPC is now in the books with Motorcycle Men taking home the hardware! Zyon won the individual rider challenge for the second time! YouTube video of 2021 results show (https://motorcyclepodcasterschallenge.us10.list-manage.com/track/click?u=8960adadff6c02d243c15c9ed&id=3a17e81bdb&e=f79f7083dd) MPC standings for 2021 (https://motorcyclepodcasterschallenge.us10.list-manage.com/track/click?u=8960adadff6c02d243c15c9ed&id=3478b7e751&e=f79f7083dd) Planning for the next challenge has already started. Stay tuned to this newsletter and the Facebook group for updates. We intend to host some trial...2021-05-231h 26Motorcycle Podcasters ChallengeMotorcycle Podcasters Challenge#MotoPC2021 - Week Two Results - Final Week LettersStandings (https://www.motorcyclepodcasterschallenge.com/standings2021) have been updated to reflect weekt two. Letters for week 3: W, M, O, X, J, Q Flash challenge details are on Facebook group or newsletter.2021-05-1627 minMotorcycle Podcasters ChallengeMotorcycle Podcasters Challenge#MotoPC2021 - Week One Results - Week Two LettersWeek two letters: F, R, M, N, S, A We are working on the standings page so that everyone can see the results from week one. Flash challenge is also out for this week, be sure to check newsletter or Facebook group for details.2021-05-0952 minMotorcycle Podcasters ChallengeMotorcycle Podcasters Challenge#MotoPC2021 - Week One LettersWeek 1 Letters - W, N, L, P, J, and A2021-05-0117 minMotorcycle Podcasters ChallengeMotorcycle Podcasters Challenge#MotoPC2021 - Q&A from March 18, 2021We held a Q&A session to clarify some email questions and take questions from anyone that joined the live show. YouTube video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IVIuckE8UmU) Rules (https://www.motorcyclepodcasterschallenge.com/rules) were updated to version 2021 V1.2 after this Q&A. Special Guests: Boomer and Chris Geiss.2021-03-2243 minMotorcycle Podcasters ChallengeMotorcycle Podcasters Challenge#MotoPC2021 - Let's get this party started!Rules have been updated for 2021 (https://www.motorcyclepodcasterschallenge.com/rules), please have a look and signup for the MPC!2021-03-0841 min