This week kicks off with an announcement of our new rider series.  At least four episodes dedicated to helping new and returning riders get into motorcycling.  Jon is pulled into the conversation on his Spyder so that we can all get a proper update on all the sadness. NEW RIDER SERIESWe are starting a mini-series, that eventually will be put together as a reference episode.  The idea is, let’s do our part for the motorcycle community and help to foster new ridersFour part series covering the following major topics:Get some trainingMonday 1/8/2018 we will record this episode with a former motorcycle safety instructorGet some gearLet’s cover the basics of what a new rider should getWhere to spend your moneyGear that you don’t ne edGet a bikeLook at bikes suited for a learning riderNew models availableGood used bike choicesScooters (can start without having a license)Dirt riding (Rich feels one of the best ways to understand and practice bike control)Find your community (although we could argue this should be first)Reach out to various social media outlets that interest youFacebook, EatSleepRide, Moto-Amino, podcasts, and moreLocal events, local dealers, club, industry, trade shows, etcRIDERS OF LOUD PIPESWe welcome SquatchyPete :) to the Riders of Loud Pipes Clubhouse.  A big thank you to him and all of the Riders for their support. SPEND MY MONEYSlacker needs a new exhaust for his Kawasaki Vulcan S, we listen to five different makes and give our suggestions1. Scorpion Custom Exhaust (audio sample from: Kee Lin Lee)About $560 with the currency conversion2. Arrow Rebel (audio sample from: SpeedMob) Same pipe on the dyno (audio sample from: Motorsport Landskrona AB)About $8003. Two Brother Racing (audio sample from: Two Brothers Racing)(2015-2017) Vulcan-S Comp Stainless Part Number 005-4200199 - $759.98 retail(2015-2017) Vulcan-S Comp Black Part Number 005-4200199-B - $859.98 retail4. Delkevic -  (audio sample: Amit Dadlaney)$369 - 450 depending on type5. Danmoto Highwayman 2-1 Full Exhaust Kawasaki Vulcan S350 or so as far as I can tell.  There are some reviews that reference needing a different sized bolt than what comes in the kit and some general quality concerns.  Look into this before you buy, but it sounds nice.EVENTSEasyriders Bike Show Charlotte - January 20, 2018Feb 18-21 Moto-Amino ride to Key West FL.  - Feb 18th is a saddle sore 1000!2nd Annual Congregation show - April 14 2-8pm1st Annual Loud Pipes Meetup - TBD…. send in feedback as we are still planning date and location2nd Annual East Coast Meetup - June 9th 2018 - Wake Forest, NC.3rd Annual MPC June 21st 2018 - July 11th 2018Support 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: 1 hour 33 minutesQuestions or comments: feedback@rdubstudios.com or the Feedback page