99: New Ducati V-4 and Flat Track Stats

We are one show away from hitting another major milestone, 100 episodes and 3 years doing the LoudPipes Podcast.  Rich and Jon talk a little about plans for episode 100, some Yamaha news, and flat tracking racing.New Topics:Ducati's New V-4 Engine:Ducati unveils a new V-4 Desmosedici Stradale engine. Sound from Ducati's video and sound of outgoing Panigale Ducati has been running the V-4 engine in MotoGP for the last 10 yearsThere was a very limited street bike in 2007 that was V-4, but this is officially Ducati's first street bike with a V-4How good has Indian been in American Flat Track racing:From the club house chat, Rich did some quick research that may surprise youU-Turn:Anymore on 2018 Harley Models - Everyone is loving the Fat Bob, except for Rich and we say farewell officially to the V-RodSpend my Money:I want the ultimate long distance touring bike.  The more creature comforts the better and have $30K to spend.New Roundup:Yamaha releases a new model - Star EluderYamaha press release states that the Star Venture is delayed until the latter half of December 2017Team America seeks a new memberEVENTS:Ray Price Capital City Bikefest - September 22-24 - Raleigh, North CarolinaBucket List Ride (Mini Iron Butt) - October 14th-15th 2017 (Ride from Manteo, NC to Murphy, NC)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 appreciatedRunning time:  01 hour 03 minutesQuestions or comments: [email protected] or the Feedback page