Front End Chatter Podcast Archive – Episodes 150 - 159
BikeSocial Road Tester
21.12.2021
We've had a rummage in the back of the cupboard and pulled out all those old editions of Front End Chatter that get pushed back there when the new one lands, brushed them down, tidied them up a bit and put them all together into one bumper page - the Front End Chatter Archive (Part 12 of… er lots).
Front End Chatter – Episode 150
On this Christmassy episode we have:
Some bad bike jokes
FEC at the NEC; our chat on stage with Mr Jamie James Whitham live at Motorcycle Live
Triumph's new Tiger 1200 gets more from less
BSA's Goldstar gets something from nothing
Ducati's Desert X gets it white first time
John McGuiness returns to Honda for the NW and TT
Plus
why Sargent seats are good
how having kids changes motorcycling
synthetic fuel alternatives to electric as the future
...and loads of chit-chat in between
Front End Chatter – Episode 151
On Front End Chatter E151 we have a FECsack special, partly because there’s no news to speak of (apart from Petrucci being a star), and partly special because Simon read the wrong emails. We hope you enjoy!
Front End Chatter – Episode 152
And on episode 152 this week we have:
Quiz time: who had 152 MotoGP podiums in their career?
Marc Marquez is making his comeback, but in his 10th season he’s basically the old timer of the class now
2021 has given BMW and Ducati their best-ever sales results – but where in world do they sell the most?
RIP to the man inspired a generation to ride bikes (okay, maybe just me), Mr Meatloaf
Plus FECsack specials including:
got any good tips for sportsbike touring?
what used litre sportsbikes will get me into the fast group?
how a Grand Prix could be coming to Lincolnshire
Plus loads more – about 2 hours’ worth. Blimey.
Front End Chatter – Episode 153
Now, to business. This week Simon and Martin natter about:
MotoGP testing from Sepang
sending long termers back to importers in a crate
taking the bodywork off test bikes on location
Norton ex-boss Stuart Garner pleads guilty
Triumph's TE-1 electric Speed Triple ready for testing
BMW's 2022 K1600 reviewed
and a tone of other stuff, including a smattering of your lovely lovely lovely emails
Front End Chatter – Episode 154
A bumper episode of FEC including MotoGP testing from the disintegrating Mandalika circuit, rants about MotoGP Unlimited, surprising indifference to the news Wayne Rainey is riding at Goodwood Festival of Greed Speed, the new Yamaha Ténéré Wordle Raid, and a slew of lovely listener emails.
Front End Chatter – Episode 155
On this edition of FEC we have:
the first round of MotoGP 2022 from Qatar, and matters pertaining...
as Triumph announces the restarting of bike manufacture in the UK, would you pay more for a bike assembled in the UK instead of elsewhere in the world?
should tech development in MotoGP, like carbon discs and shapeshifters, be limited to relevance on road bikes?
Honda’s V4 history filtered through the FEC mangle
...and much more – nearly two hours’ worth of chatter and bobbins.
Front End Chatter – Episode 156
Onto FEC Episode 156 among the contents of which you may find:
guff from the second MotoGP race from Indonesia, including Marc Marquez – he gets knocked down, he gets up again... but how long can this go on?
MotoGP Unlimited: hit or a miss?
ex-500GP-and-lots-more old-age-race-ace Jeremy McWilliams wins a race in the US on an American V-twin for the first time since 2010, when he last won a race in the US on an America V-twin
'Busa Bonanza details, and why going fast in a straight line is a Good Thing
KTM 790 Duke makes a comeback after a colossal one year’s absence
Honda Hawk, a modern café racer based on the, take a guess, yes, the Africa Twin platform
Triumph’s Tiger 1200 ridden, rated, and is it as good as a GS?
There isn’t lots more, because that’s it for this week! Lots of FEC-sack emails thoughts, questions and ponderings in FEC158, promise!
Front End Chatter – Episode 157
On today’s episode we cover the following ground:
MotoGP gossip post Argentina but pre-Circuit of the Americas (well, the North Americas)
will head-butting a herring gull write off your helmet?
bar muffs – sensible and comfortable, or unforgiveable fashion faux pas?
should you take your helmet as hand-luggage or checked-in hold luggage on a flight?
does a wide helmet aperture reduce riding stress?
suggestions for extending life of a high-compression two-stroke (no, really)
best all-season daily textile jacket for under £200
group riding as a confidence-builder
and much, much more
Front End Chatter – Episode 158
On E158 we have:
the implications of Marc Marquez' remarkable ride at COTA
what is going on with Alvaro Bautista's hair?
The return of the Honda Hornet, but not as we remember it
Kevin Schwantz and Wayne Rainey ride together again at Goodwood Festival of Speed
Mufga's new bike revealed!
why are some modern bikes too cramped to even fit an alarm?
the merits of revamping your existing track bike instead of buying a new one
...plus much more!
Front End Chatter – Episode 159
On FEC159 we have:
MotoGP gossip from Portimão and Jerez
the FEC800 is nearly upon us!
Suzuki Bennetts BikeSocial Busa Bonanza
the planned trials of 'noise speed cameras'
more on motorcycling training in the US
disappearing testicles and inopportune arousals
... and plenty more where that came from
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Until next time!
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