70: 2017 Motorcycle Predictions

In this installment of Loud Pipes we discuss our 2016 predictions and find out who did the best and then we make our 2017 predictions.  There was a little riding over the past week as Rich and Jon meet up for some BBQ at a sweet place - Pik-n-Pig.2016 PredictionsRich:Electric bikes/car sales will decrease due to cheap gas/oil prices - (0)Larger front wheels has hit peak and decrease (1)New custom tread comes out in 2016 (2)Something new from HD - for new/women riders (0)Once ride the Ducati Multistrada enduro but don't like/not for me (2)Jon:Increased range for electric bikes and increase in sales again - (1)Bike manufacturers adding forced induction - (0)Rich ride the Guzzi flying fortress, is happy, and sells the Harley (1)Subaru continues high safety rating (2)Rico will buys Wendy a motorcycle (0)Bryce gets a bike (2)Rico:Indian and Victory increase in number sale (2)Zero leads electric bike sales (0)Scrambler sales order, Ducati, Triumph, (Yamaha next to do a scrambler) (1)Naked bikes - KTM 390 Duke (0)Sportster and Street from HD sales increase. (2)2017 PredictionsRich:Rico get a bike - on/off road over 250ccIndian does some type of water cooling for touring bikesConflict between aftermarket modifications and bike warranties around exhaust comes to a headJon:Rico get a bike... ADV classHarley wins American Flat Track championship.Indian releases a new bike modelMore vintage style looking bikesRico:Rich doesn't start project bikeBryce gets a new bike before Rich doesThere will be no new Bobber style bikes from manufacturersHD puts Mil8 in all bikes except Sportster and Street seriesRider of Loud Pipes!:Mark A:Indian will continue expanding its part and accessories line-upHD 2018 will expand the 107 to the Softail and Dyna lines.HD will start to scare away customers if they start to restrict warranty claims on non OEM parts.Micah:Line between ADV/Upright sport touring will continue to blur More new mini ADV bikes like the G310GS or VStrom 300xZyon:HD in 2018 will expand the 107 to the Softail and Dyna lines.EVENTS:Easyriders Bike Show Charlotte, NC January 21, 2017Rolex 24 hours at Daytona - Daytona, FL January 28-29, 2017American Flat Track Race - Charlotte, NC April 1, 2017Moto Vlogger Spring Mountain Ride - April 7, 2017 (Location TBD)Support the show and receive rewards for your contribution by visiting loudpipes.net/donate.  Patreon is our focus and is an ongoing support model.  There is also a link for one time donations and support of any size is greatly appreciated.Running time:  1 hour 27 minutesQuestions or comments: [email protected] or the Feedback page