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The Riding Obsession is an ever developing online venue for motorcycle enthusiasts who enjoy responsibly spirited riding along routes less travelled.

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00:41:39.89

Full Hatred 1-Hour Brown County Haul Of All The Ass Ride

Radio TRO ·

2025/10/24

Radio TRO is brought to you in part by:Twisted Road - Motorcycle Rental in the USAVisit Twisted.TRO.bike to get a FREE riding day!Robin points out how the "download app" button on our weather page is actually Ventusky's embed. We "taped over it" so you can scroll to TRO's real data. Maintenance logs now auto-back up 10 deep because he himself deleted notes and learned the hard way. Happily marooned in Truth or Consequences, NM, Maggie scored a mint Suzuki SV650! Next, it's on to tire logic full pit

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01:06:47.71

Incommunicado

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2025/09/23

Radio TRO is brought to you in part by:Twisted Road - Motorcycle Rental in the USAVisit Twisted.TRO.bike to get a FREE riding day!Brian's liking Suzuki's latest additions to GSX-8 surge. The 8T and 8TT naked/retro siblings to Robin's faired 8R stand out. His Road America report mixes poetry and pain, hitting over 130 mph on a naked bike in the wet. In the mailbag he says use real starting batteries: DEKA, Super Start, Big Crank or MotoBatt. He then explains his navigation style: north-up maps and a

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01:05:18.18

Helium Tool Roll

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2025/09/06

Radio TRO is brought to you in part by:Twisted Road - Motorcycle Rental in the USAVisit Twisted.TRO.bike to get a FREE riding day!Robin admits he's redoing the site's weather page (again). He'll add hourly rain peaks, daylight averages, allergen info, basically everything a data nerd wants (the whole bacon-saving enchilada). He answers listener questions with clear chain-care tips and a five minute Snapjack life hack.Brian chases an "indestructible helium and feathers" ultralight tool roll, as Robin

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01:01:44.95

Paddock Paranoia

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2025/08/23

Radio TRO is brought to you in part by:Twisted Road - Motorcycle Rental in the USAVisit Twisted.TRO.bike to get a FREE riding day!Brian's developed a practical, slightly exasperated majority of TRO's track day packing checklist. Spare tools, wheel bearings and a leaf blower to cool your junk ... he runs logistics like a paranoid scoutmaster. Beforehand, however, tires need cookin' and brake pads need changin'.Robin plays rider-in-chief, having covered two-up jaunts and a tire-frying solo session

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01:02:18.33

App(e)tizers

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2025/08/11

Radio TRO is brought to you in part by:Twisted Road - Motorcycle Rental in the USAVisit Twisted.TRO.bike to get a FREE riding day!Robin thanks Neil Sullivan for holding the fort and Megan Towles (Octane Lending) for her titling efforts. After that, he's in full nerd mode, building the vendor-agnostic motorcycle training website that is MotorcycleTraining.us. He's also updated the weather page's ride-quality math so that it better reflects Wisco rains. Then it's on to route generation apps like

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00:50:26.63

George Wyman: Tougher Than Asphalt

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2025/07/31

Radio TRO is brought to you in part by:Twisted Road - Motorcycle Rental in the USAVisit Twisted.TRO.bike to get a FREE riding day!Brian 'n' Neil both know it: Jordan's the main voice this round. Jordan summarizes the exciting story of George Wyman's famous 1903 motorcycle trip across the United States. He explains his early days as a bicycle racer, endurance rides in Australia and the events that led to his historic ride across America.Taking a closer look at Wyman's journey, Jordan has questions

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00:59:37.31

Confidence Confidants

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2025/07/25

Radio TRO is brought to you in part by:Twisted Road - Motorcycle Rental in the USAVisit Twisted.TRO.bike to get a FREE riding day!Joanne and Maggie are steerin' the ship this round. One main topic is how each got started riding motorcycles. The Gear Chic exclaims that her husband is responsible while Maggie Dean owns up to her modular entry.If Joanne's husband hadn't taken a careful, step-by-step approach (and bought a scooter at just the right time), she might never have learned about the troubles

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00:59:46.59

Ego Versus Asphalt

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2025/07/18

Radio TRO is brought to you in part by:Twisted Road - Motorcycle Rental in the USAVisit Twisted.TRO.bike to get a FREE riding day!Brian never gets tired of tire questions. He reminds listeners not to panic or call a lawyer just because their knobby tires look strange or have odd black lines (hint: it's science, not sabotage). He also explores the mental side of riding, sharing lessons about ego and why it's important to ride your own ride.Guest host Neil Sullivan supports Brian's advice with his own

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01:06:47.84

Cordura Confidential

Radio TRO ·

2025/07/11

Radio TRO is brought to you in part by:Twisted Road - Motorcycle Rental in the USAVisit Twisted.TRO.bike to get a FREE riding day!Robin is away this month building MotorcycleTraining.us! With that, Brian welcomes guest host Neil Sullivan to answer a tough listener question about choosing between Triumph's 400 Speed and Scrambler. Brian's answer: buy the bike your wife prefers.And welcome, Neal! With his relaxed, ride-to-unwind perspective. He happily lets others plan the routes while enjoying the

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00:45:07.02

Road Ramble

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2025/07/04

Radio TRO is brought to you in part by:Twisted Road - Motorcycle Rental in the USAVisit Twisted.TRO.bike to get a FREE riding day!Brian and Robin recorded their road trip to Blackhawk Farms Raceway for another track day. Brian wants to reinforce what he learned during his first event last year. Robin's looking to improve smoothness of form.Joanne fields a gear request about gauntlet gloves. Her goal is to provide options that work well for both touring and track. The pros and cons of each may help

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00:52:46.09

Corner by Corner

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2025/06/25

Radio TRO is brought to you in part by:Twisted Road - Motorcycle Rental in the USAVisit Twisted.TRO.bike to get a FREE riding day!Robin talks tires and track safety. His take on risk management while cornering encourages riders to keep their mind in check. We can always come back to the simple joy of riding (and the importance of smiling).Brian wants to remind everyone to replace those valve stems before they cause trouble. He fields questions about 16-inch wheels, new transmission technology and

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00:52:42.33

Responsible Misbehavior 101

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2025/06/13

Radio TRO is brought to you in part by:Twisted Road - Motorcycle Rental in the USAVisit Twisted.TRO.bike to get a FREE riding day!Brian's fixing the seat on his old Suzuki GS 850. He's also looking for that tool in his tool roll that can only be found (in its correct location) after buying a replacement. His take on tires keeps the conversation moving, even if his right boot is a little wet.Robin is getting ready for the 777 tour. His family motorcycle stories focus on how to misbehave responsibly

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00:52:20.73

Bird is the Word

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2025/05/28

Radio TRO is brought to you in part by:Twisted Road - Motorcycle Rental in the USAVisit Twisted.TRO.bike to get a FREE riding day!Robin looks at air box mods and the tricky world of used bike prices. Fresh from a Wisconsin ride, he wants to reclaim his midwestern mojo post bird collision. He also drops advice on tires, shifting issues and helmet noise.Brian offers insights on gear and the mechanics of shifting. He's skeptical about waterproof gear claims, to boot (pun intended). Per Robin's

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01:04:36.31

Mud, Sweat & Gears

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2025/05/24

Radio TRO is brought to you in part by:Twisted Road - Motorcycle Rental in the USAVisit Twisted.TRO.bike to get a FREE riding day!Robin kicks things off with a hello from Wisconsin. He then cites misconceptions about offering professional development during any TRO motorcycle tour. Naysayers like "Al" think it's all gimmicky rubbish.Brian shares about his dual-sport weekend in the Smokies, painting a vivid picture of tire battles and unexpected rain blessings. He also weighs in on how to make

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00:55:24.50

Whiskied Wanderlust

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2025/05/16

Radio TRO is brought to you in part by:Twisted Road - Motorcycle Rental in the USAVisit Twisted.TRO.bike to get a FREE riding day!Robin is travelling from New Mexico to Wisconsin just in time to lead TRO's 777 tour. He's navigating the Santa Fe trail, indulging in junk food and whiskey as he anticipates joining tenured podcast co-host Travis Burleson for a number of rides. His riding preferences have changed over time, embracing life on a Suzuki GSX-8R

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01:14:43.37

Inclement

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2025/05/12

Radio TRO is brought to you in part by:Twisted Road - Motorcycle Rental in the USAVisit Twisted.TRO.bike to get a FREE riding day!Robin rambles about recent rides and updates. He's made a few tweaks to TRO's suspension sag calculator, showcasing how correct measurements achieve optimal performance. He's fascinated with the possibility of electronic cruise control for his GSX-8R and may eventually add it for greater touring capability.Brian offers a detailed perspective on why modern bikes should

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01:04:21.19

Didn't Get, Wouldn't Bet

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2025/04/30

Radio TRO is brought to you in part by:Twisted Road - Motorcycle Rental in the USAVisit Twisted.TRO.bike to get a FREE riding day!Robin explores plans for a DIY trailer project so he won't be tied to specific sites in New Mexico under storage limitations. He's eyeing sub-$1k options but figures the shipping might cost as much as a mid-range motorcycle itself. In his hunt for budget-friendly ways to store motorcycles and kit, he considers everything from flat-pack plywood structures to local finds

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01:21:54.08

Frostburn 2 Sunbite

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2025/04/11

Radio TRO is brought to you in part by:Twisted Road - Motorcycle Rental in the USAVisit Twisted.TRO.bike to get a FREE riding day!From frostburn to sunbite, it's all about the rides that have significantly impacted our motorcycle knowledge and experience. Brian, Robin and Joanne deep dive into the machines and journeys that shaped their riding worlds. Brian points to a Suzuki GS850G and the off-road lessons of a KLR while stressing the importance of keeping loose on terrible roads to maintain

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01:06:32.32

First Timers

Radio TRO ·

2025/04/03

Radio TRO is brought to you in part by:Twisted Road - Motorcycle Rental in the USAVisit Twisted.TRO.bike to get a FREE riding day!The team zeroes in on prep tips for your first sport touring ride. Start small, keep it simple and plan that first overnight escape without complication. You don't wanna wrestle gear instead of feelin' the breeze.Juggling their favorite caffeination concentration (no mushroom coffee here), the gang cracks open a bottle of listener questions: LED lights yay or nay, biker

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01:08:27.23

Workout Bas(e)ics

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2025/03/23

Radio TRO is brought to you in part by:Twisted Road - Motorcycle Rental in the USAVisit Twisted.TRO.bike to get a FREE riding day!Robin and Brian swap stories about the latest in bike modifications and the quirks that come with mixing gear from different brands. Robin wrestles with transforming his GSX-8R (https://www.google.com/search?q=gsx-8r&tbm=isch) into a sport-touring machine due to compatibility issues between luggage systems. Brian's escape to Cycle Gear's first bike night of the year

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