58: MPC 2026 Update

TOPICS: Dave and Jon right to the North East to get Tour of Honor Chris recaps his ADV CannonBall Rally Jon will be taking time away from show.

TOPICS: Dave talks about riding from PA to Sturgis SD with Lonnie and Missy. Jon and Dave talk about 2026 MPC.

TOPICS: Chris, Dave, and Jon talk about 2026 MPC roadside america attractions. Chris talks about pulling engine and trans out of MG Chris talks about getting ready for the Hoka Hey Challenge Dave talks about getting ready for Strugis 2026.

TOPICS: Chris talks about his ride to Denver and meeting up with Ken and Evan. Chris worked with Evan on getting helmet and ended up with as LS2 Modualar. Jon talks about Memorial Day week ride with Jen, Chad, Trey, and Rich. Dave talks about upgrades he has done to his 2025 Road Glide Dave talks about Tour of Honor Ride

TOPICS: We have Ken Phenix back and Evan McCune from Performance Cycle of Colorado joined to talk about helmets Ken custommize gloves to be heated. You can check out episode 50 when he joined to talk about heated gear. Evan is the Sales Manager at Performance Cycle of Colorado, which is the largest gear store in the US and most likely the world. Helmets tests DOT ECE Snell FIM Differnce between manufactures Should I replace my helmet every 5 years - Best Bang for the Buck Helmets HJC F100 Shoei RF-SR Airoh Matryx

TOPICS: Jon is finally back after the move, though the boxes say the job isn’t quite done yet. While he’s still unpacking, Rich and Bryce surprised him with a belated birthday gift—an awesome Shoei Neotech 3 helmet featuring custom airbrush paint. Not wasting any time, Jon joined up with a local Spyder group and took a ride out to The Snake and the Back of the Dragon. Meanwhile, Dave has been busy adding a few more Tour of Honor sites to his list and recently completed his 1,000-mile service. He also shared some thoughts on his new bike, giving a quick comparison to his previous ride. Jon and Natalie flew out to Texas for Chad’s surprise birthday weekend, while Chris rode all the way down to join in on the celebration. After the party, Chris took the scenic route home, turning it into a serious riding trip. He managed to hit 16 ToH sites along the way, but it came with a realization—he’s a bit out of shape for long-distance riding. With summer rallies coming up, he’s now focused on getting back into riding condition.

TOPICS: Jon had a conflict and was unable to join us Dave talked about his new bike and upgrades made so far and is almost ready for his first scheduled service. Dave his recent ride and is on the board with several Tour of Honor memorials Chris talked about winning the Berks County HOG Polar Bear contest Chris talked about his pending retirement and a few scheduled rides he has coming up Chris also mentioned WWII Weekend at the Mid Atlantic Air Museum in Reading PA on June 5-7. Mid Atlantic Air Museum WWII Weekend

TOPICS: Dave has returned - For good? time will tell. Jon got out for a short ride for lunch and took bike to buddy's house for storage Chris talks about this ride to the annually IBA Jacksonville Party Plan to go to Texas, but.... Mother nautral had different plans for him again.. Stop at SS United States Don Garlits drag racing museum Photos from Ride Dave traded in his 2020 HD Road Glide for a 2025 HD Road Glide.

TOPICS: Chris and Jon recap 2025 rides they took Jon's plan for 2026 Tour of Honor - planning to stay in NC and do other memorials and surrounding states memorials. Memorial Day/Birthday Ride - Joining Chad, Jen, Rich, and Trey on our annual memorial day/birthday ride. Will be in in the northeast part of Tennessee this year. Chris's plan for 2026 Tour of Honor ADV Cannonball Ralley Hoka Hey Motorcycle Challenge Aiming for 40k this year for milage.

TOPICS: Dave shocks Chris and Jon with announcing that this will be his last show. He needs to take a break, not sure if it is temporary or permanent. But don't worry, Chris and Jon will get the chasing going. Tour of Honor 2026 - Chris and Dave have already registered - Jon registered during the show. Dave will be #1967 and Jon will be #1975 Moto Camping - Topic that has been asked for on FaceBook Jon did camp in the beginning, but never got fully comfortable. Tried tent, hammock, air mattress, and cot. Helinox Sunset Chair Chris - uses a large tent, allows for him to stand up Go-Kot