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In this installment of Loud Pipes we discuss our 2016 predictions and find out who did the best and then we make our 2017 predictions.  There was a little riding over the past week as Rich and Jon meet up for some BBQ at a sweet place - Pik-n-Pig. 2016 Predictions Rich: Electric bikes/car sales will decrease due to cheap gas/oil prices - (0) Larger front wheels has hit peak and decrease (1) New custom tread comes out in 2016 (2) Something new from HD - for new/women riders (0) Once ride the Ducati Multistrada enduro but don't like/not for me (2) Jon: Increased range for electric bikes and increase in sales again - (1) Bike manufacturers adding forced induction - (0) Rich ride the Guzzi flying fortress, is happy, and sells the Harley (1) Subaru continues high safety rating (2) Rico will buys Wendy a motorcycle (0) Bryce gets a bike (2) Rico: Indian and Victory increase in number sale (2) Zero leads electric bike sales (0) Scrambler sales order, Ducati, Triumph, (Yamaha next to do a scrambler) (1) Naked bikes - KTM 390 Duke (0) Sportster and Street from HD sales increase. (2) 2017 Predictions Rich: Rico get a bike - on/off road over 250cc Indian does some type of water cooling for touring bikes Conflict between aftermarket modifications and bike warranties around exhaust comes to a head Jon: Rico get a bike... ADV class Harley wins American Flat Track championship. Indian releases a new bike model More vintage style looking bikes Rico: Rich doesn't start project bike Bryce gets a new bike before Rich does There will be no new Bobber style bikes from manufacturers HD puts Mil8 in all bikes except Sportster and Street series Rider of Loud Pipes!: Mark A: Indian will continue expanding its part and accessories line-up HD 2018 will expand the 107 to the Softail and Dyna lines. HD will start to scare away customers if they start to restrict warranty claims on non OEM parts. Micah: Line between ADV/Upright sport touring will continue to blur  More new mini ADV bikes like the G310GS or VStrom 300x Zyon:HD in 2018 will expand the 107 to the Softail and Dyna lines. EVENTS: Easyriders Bike Show Charlotte, NC January 21, 2017 Rolex 24 hours at Daytona - Daytona, FL January 28-29, 2017 American Flat Track Race - Charlotte, NC April 1, 2017 Moto Vlogger Spring Mountain Ride - April 7, 2017 (Location TBD) Support 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 appreciated. Running time:  1 hour 27 minutes Questions or comments: feedback@rdubstudios.com or the Feedback page