General motorcyle information from an experienced motorcycle guru! http://www.rideandflytours.com en-us Copyright 2010 Ride and Fly Motorcycle Tours rideandflytours@gmail.com (John Garwood) Ride and Fly Motorcycle Tours Ride and Fly Tours designs custom motorcycle tours throughout North America. John Garwood outlines motorcycle industry news, beginner riding tips, winter motorcycle storage, winter motorcycle riding tips, chassis setup, wheel alignment, damping, rebound damping, sag, tire pressure, rain riding tips, new motorcycles for 2010, current racings news and much more! John Garwood rideandflytours@gmail.com No John Garwood John gives the 411 on Brake Pads, what they are made of, how they are made, and how to choose one for your bike. John talks about buying brake pads starting from what they are made and manufactured, to how the friction values are expressed on the brake pad itself. http://www.rideandflytours.com http://www.rideandflytours.com/podcast/motorcycle-brake-pads.mp3 John talks about buying brake pads starting from what they are made and manufactured, to how the friction values are expressed on the brake pad itself. Thu, 17 Jun 2010 21:08:00 EST 00:12:32 motorcycle brake pads, calipers, rotor, metallic pads, ceramic pads, friction value John Garwood John discusses the need for Traction Control, ABS and Variable Fuel Injection Mapping, and Rossi's accident. In this episode John Garwood talks about why Traction Control, ABS and Fuel Injection Mapping should be standard equipment. He also discusses Valentino Rossi's accident and who should fill in for him during his recovery. http://www.rideandflytours.com http://www.rideandflytours.com/podcast/motorcycle-traction-control-abs-variable-fuel-injectionmapping.mp3 In this episode John Garwood talks about why Traction Control, ABS and Fuel Injection Mapping should be standard equipment. He also discusses Valentino Rossi's accident and who should fill in for him during his recovery. Thu, 10 Jun 2010 18:16:00 EST 00:13:54 motorcycle, traction control, abs, variable fuel injection mapping John Garwood John talks about roadside tire repair. In this episode John talks about repiring tires while on the road and current MotoGp and World Superbike news. http://www.rideandflytours.com http://www.rideandflytours.com/podcast/motorcycle-repair-flat-tires-roadside.mp3 In this episode John talks about repiring tires while on the road and current MotoGp and World Superbike news. Tue, 01 Jun 2010 11:35:00 EST 00:10:25 motorcycle flat tire, roadside repair, motogp, suberbike, motorcycle racing John Garwood John talks about the the coolest motorcycle to be made in the USA in many years. John talks about the exciting new Motus Sport Touring Motorcycle being built in the United States. V4 watercooled, Gasoline Direct Injected, Pushrod, Two Valve, Six Speed, STUMP PULLER! Can't wait to ride it! http://www.rideandflytours.com http://www.rideandflytours.com/podcast/motorcycle-racing-motus.mp3 John comments about the great American showing in last weeks MotoGP at Qatar, and some long time myths including loud exhaust, helmets, drinking and driving. Tue, 04 May 2010 11:35:00 EST 00:11:35 motorcycle racing, motus sport touring motorcycle, V4 watercooled, Gasoline Direct Injected, Pushrod, Two Valve, Six Speed John Garwood John talks about MotoGP and some motorcycle myths John comments about the great American showing in last weeks MotoGP at Qatar, and some long time myths including loud exhaust, helmets, drinking and driving. http://www.rideandflytours.com http://www.rideandflytours.com/podcast/motorcycle-myths.mp3 John comments about the great American showing in last weeks MotoGP at Qatar, and some long time myths including loud exhaust, helmets, drinking and driving. Fri, 16 Apr 2010 17:26:00 EST 00:10:14 motorcycle myths, loud exhaust, motorcycle helmets, motogp, drinking and driving John Garwood Bad habits formed by experienced motorcycle riders Bad habits can be very dangerous, and avoided if you don't allow bad habits to form. http://www.rideandflytours.com http://www.rideandflytours.com/podcast/motorcycle-bad-habits.mp3 John describes the bad habits many motorcycle make, and good tips on how to avoid them. Sun, 11 Apr 2010 20:46:00 EST 00:13:33 motorcycle bad habits, left of center, speed, hare and hound John Garwood Tips for beginning motorcycle riders part 2 New Rider Part 2: John Garwood presents more riding exercises and some thoughts about your first street ride. http://www.rideandflytours.com http://www.rideandflytours.com/podcast/motorcycle-new-rider-2.mp3 In this episode John suggests two more parking lot exercises and then talks about the first street ride with something for the new and also the experienced riders to keep in mind. Thu, 1 Apr 2010 16:44:00 EST 00:10:44 motorcycle beginner tips, good braking techniques John Garwood Tips for beginning motorcycle riders New Rider Episode 1. John Garwood discusses how a new rider should approach motorcycling as a sport in terms of commitment, mental focus and getting started. http://www.rideandflytours.com http://www.rideandflytours.com/podcast/motorcycle-new-rider-1.mp3 New Rider Episode 1. John Garwood discusses how a new rider should approach motorcycling as a sport in terms of commitment, mental focus and getting started. Thu, 25 Mar 2010 13:33:00 EST 00:09:32 motorcycle beginner, motorcycle turning, beginner motorcycle riding tips John Garwood Suspension tuning, steering head bearing, damping some other topics. By listener request John continues discussing suspension tuning, plus a quick word about car drivers getting used to seeing bikes again and a word about motorcycle horns. http://www.rideandflytours.com http://www.rideandflytours.com/podcast/motorcycle-chassis-steering-horns.mp3 By listener request John continues discussing suspension tuning, plus a quick word about car drivers getting used to seeing bikes again and a word about motorcycle horns. Fri, 19 Mar 2010 11:25:00 EST 00:15:17 motorcycle chassis adjustment, chassis settings, steering head bearing, horns, damping, springs John Garwood John discusses chassis settings and adjustments, wheel alignment, industry topic and Daytona. John talks about the motorcycle chassis, types of adjustments and how this will effect your riding. Also in this episode he asks Harley Davidson, if it was smart to close Buell and sell MV Augusta. Also some Daytona 200 thoughts http://www.rideandflytours.com http://www.rideandflytours.com/podcast/motorcycle-chassis-wheel-daytona.mp3 John discusses chassis settings and adjustments, wheel alignment, industry topic and Daytona. Thu, 11 Mar 2010 17:25:00 EST 00:12:44 motorcycle chassis adjustment, chassis settings, tire pressure, wheel alignment, sag, damping, rebound damping, springs John Garwood John talks about tire, treads, profiles, rubber compounds,maintenance, usage, buyers tips In this edition of Ride and Fly Tours podcast, John Garwood gives an indepth discussion in everyday terminology on motorcycle tires. http://www.rideandflytours.com http://www.rideandflytours.com/podcast/motorcycle-tire-podcast.mp3 John Garwood gives an indepth discussion in everyday terminology on motorcycle tires. Fri, 05 Mar 2010 14:12:00 EST 00:23:12 motorcycle tires, treads, profiles, rubber compounds, motorcycle tire maintenance, usage, buyer tips John Garwood John talks about the sights and experiences guiding tours from Boston to Portland, Oregon In this edition of Ride and Fly Tours podcast, John Garwood tells of his motorcycle Ride Across America. His narrative begins in Boston Massachusetts and takes you from state to state all the way Portland, Oregon. He shares all the cool things that happen along the way, as well as giving wonderful descriptions of the many natural wonders he encountered. http://www.rideandflytours.com http://www.rideandflytours.com/podcast/motorcycle-ride-across-america.mp3 In this edition of Ride and Fly Tours podcast, John Garwood tells of his motorcycle Ride Across America. His narrative begins in Boston Massachusetts and takes you from state to state all the way Portland, Oregon. He shares all the cool things that happen along the way, as well as giving wonderful descriptions of the many natural wonders he encountered. Mon, 22 Feb 2010 11:12:00 EST 00:32:59 motorcycle ride across america, motorcycle trip, motorcycle, boston, portland, motorcycle tour sightseeing John Garwood Motorcycle industry information, rain riding, racing updates. John Garwood gives tips for spring riding including rain riding, rain suits, city riding, visibility, etc. He also touches on racing news. http://www.rideandflytours.com http://www.rideandflytours.com/podcast/motorcycle-spring-tips.mp3 John Garwood gives tips for spring riding including rain riding, rain suits, city riding, visibility, etc. He also touches on racing news. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 21:35:00 EST 00:15:33 motorcycle industry news, motorcycle rain riding, motorcycle rain suits, motorcycle rain gear John Garwood Motorcycle industry information, winter storage, racing updates. Motorcycle Guru John Garwood in his first podcast touches on the state of the motorcyle industry, winter riding tips, winter storage and motorcycle racing updates. http://www.rideandflytours.com http://www.rideandflytours.com/podcast/motorcycle-winter-tips.mp3 Motorcycle Guru John Garwood in his first podcast touches on the state of the motorcyle industry, winter riding tips, winter storage and motorcycle racing updates. Mon, 1 Feb 2010 11:30:00 EST 00:16:20 motorcycle industry news, motorcycle winter storage, motorcyle winter riding, motorcycle racing