78: Riding Vintage with Devah Walkem

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.This week we have a guest to talk about riding vintage motorcycle exclusively and over long distances.  Joining Rico in studio this week, we have a great conversation to share with everyone.Devah WalkemRides a 1939 80ci Harley Flathead and a 1980 Sturgis Harley (only 1400 of these ever created)Learned on a Yamaha ViragoFlathead upgraded from 45 to 80 cubic inch by her husband Wymand.The bike had low center of gravity and was a great bike being short of 5'4".Main reason Devah rides is the freedom and seeing new sights, and the feeling of different windsBeen riding for 35 years and has gone from Toronto to New Orleans as well as Toronto to SturgisOnce ran out of gas in Oregon and once off the highway,  a gas truck pulled in behind and filled them up!Tips for riding vintage bikes is to be mechanically inclined, have a good back, and be prepared to be looked at.Tip for women is to carry a scarf that can be used for to keep you warm and cool.Best state to ride in the USA is Utah in Devah's opinion.Salt river canyon in particular is a great place.Having ridden on the back for many years, she enjoys the different feeling of being a passenger, which allows for looking around more at the scenery and Nagigation (new term for us) EVENTS:American Flat Track Race - Charlotte, NC April 1, 2017Moto Vlogger Spring Mountain Ride - April 7, 2017 - Going to be staying in Pigeon Forge, TN.Barber Vintage Festival - October 6th-8th, 2017 - Leeds, AlabamaRunning time:  53 minutesQuestions or comments: [email protected] or the Feedback page