Dead Animal Farkles

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Dead Animal Farkles

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65 minutes

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Jun 3, 2011

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We tried to go ride the new VFR and it didn't quite go so well. Guess we have to go with Plan B!

Released:

Jun 3, 2011

Format:

Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

The Wheelnerds share their passion of everything two-wheeled and invite you to come along and sit in on the bull session where they talk about their (and your) favorite topic: motorcycles!

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Hooker Castle: This week, we talk about planning and heading out for the Big Trip. Not the year-long one, but the one we can get get vacation time for and still have a blast with. It's going to be a topic we revisit again and again because it turns out Todd and Chuck b... by The Wheelnerds
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Hover Bears: The Post Slow-Road report with special guests, the Wheelnerds! by The Wheelnerds
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Godzilla Suit Parenting: In this episode, Todd makes fun of Chuck's ad to sell the M50. Also, the guys talk a lot about getting into riding as a beginner. First steps, second steps, and missteps. We sit down and talk with Jon, the new rider who wrecked his Ninja 500 about lesson... by The Wheelnerds
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Listener Unappreciation: Out first listener call-in show. We shoot the crap about some stuff until someone calls up for us to make fun of! by The Wheelnerds
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Top Gun Dad Bonus Clip!: As a subscriber bonus, here's a clip of Todd talking about his Dad. Happy Father's Day! by The Wheelnerds
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Your Mom Was Right: We have author and AMA hall-of-famer David Hough to talk motorcycle safety. Turns out he's a very scary man. by The Wheelnerds
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Terrible Fan Service: We talk A LOT about the Ural this week, in answer to a fan letter. We talk to another guy about the Ninja 1000 he's riding. For free. Jerk. by The Wheelnerds
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Unheard Of: A special show for those who hate hearing only Todd and I: Over an hour of JUST Todd and I! Talking shops and what we want in one. by The Wheelnerds
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Dead Animal Farkles: We tried to go ride the new VFR and it didn't quite go so well. Guess we have to go with Plan B! by The Wheelnerds
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Kilogram of Silver: Join the Wheelnerds on an unsettling tour through the local classifieds. by The Wheelnerds
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Sofa King Buell: Chuck makes a report on the Southwest Buell Rally and then we talk with Dale Conyer about motorcycle trailers, his electric bike, and books. by The Wheelnerds
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Robot Invasion: We talk about gear. Wearing it, buying it, and hoarding it. We also have our first remote correspondent segment! by The Wheelnerds
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Chuck Has to Go!: Another guest joins the guys! We're having on Ghazi Farooq of Teiz Motorsports, the makers of one and two piece suits. Ghazi's pretty active in the online communities and he comes to talk with us about the company and what goes into making his products. ... by The Wheelnerds
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The Call of Nature: As a wrap for Season one, the Wheelnerds talk to John about his ride to Alaska and what it's like to pay actual organs for gasoline in Canada. We also hear again from Franca on her further adventures with the S1000RR. by The Wheelnerds
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Ridiculous Foreshadowing Bonus Clip: With last week's recording, Chuck unknowingly sets the stage for the weekend Route 12 trip. by The Wheelnerds
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Viking on a Van: We rock out to Erik Buell and ride on Harley's plush couch. by The Wheelnerds
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Test 107: We got some of the guys from Butler Maps on to talk about their rider-specific maps and what they can stand up to! by The Wheelnerds
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New Energy Snacks: We sit down with Ben Slavin and talk about riding our bikes into Mexico and finding something good to drink. by The Wheelnerds
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Gravity Surge: For this week, we have two guests in a two-part interview: Nancy Foote and Walt Fulton of the Streetmasters advanced cornering school. And we do our usual back-and-forth stuff. by The Wheelnerds
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Value Add Service: The Wheelnerds sit down with our local BMW dealership manager, Mike Uchitel of BMW Motorcycles of Utah (www.utmoto.com). Also, Unpaid Correspondent Franca sends us a story about riding on the other side of the ocean and how they're practically giving awa... by The Wheelnerds
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Intermission: No show this week, just Chuck fumbling. by The Wheelnerds
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Phoning It In: The Wheelnerds kick off 2012 by phoning this one in. Literally. Chuck's down with Adventure Flu and Todd won't break quarantine. We open the lines for people to call, but only one man is man enough to brave catching flu with Intrawebs: Jorge! by The Wheelnerds
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Garage Bland: We talk A LOT about tying stuff to the back of the bikes! by The Wheelnerds
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Gumming Up the Works: We sit down with Stephen Zusy about writing motorcycle touring books and the cool riding all along the western part of the US. by The Wheelnerds
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Wouldn't Mind a Statue: We end 2011 with a bang by talking with Ted Simon, author of Jupiter's Travels (and others). Ted traveled the globe in 1973 on a 500cc Triumph Tiger 100, covering 64,000 miles over 4 years. He's like the Godfather and Buddha of adventure motorcycling. by The Wheelnerds
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Dead Animal Farkles

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