Twist the Throttle

phenrichs · 04-18-2009, 07:56 AM

A very cool new show that I just discovered. It is on Discovery HD Theater.

It is a one hour documentary series for motorcycles. So far each episode has been centered on one manufacturer. The first was Honda, missed it but have the dvr set to record rerun. The second (last week) was Ducati, very cool, and next week is BMW. If you get this channel I HIGHLY recommend checking it out. It is one of the best MC shows I have seen in a long time.

Here are the air dates:

April 13: Ducati
April 20: BMW
April 27: Kawasaki
May 4: Suzuki
May 11: MV Agusta
May 18: Bimota & Alpinestars
May 25: Yamaha

It plays Tuesday nights here but you may want to check your local listing because the air times on the website were different than my local listing.

cactusjack · 04-18-2009, 08:11 AM

Thanks for the heads up, I'm going to configure my DVR to record it.

**Jared** · 04-18-2009, 09:10 AM

sweet. Thanks!

pirate · 04-18-2009, 10:18 AM

I haven't heard of that show, but now I'll have to check it out. Thanks!

dandolfn · 04-19-2009, 07:40 AM

someone needs to post a reminder on April 27!!

**ringadingh** · 04-19-2009, 08:01 AM

I'll retrain myself on setting up the VCR, its been a long time.

caddman11 · 04-19-2009, 08:49 AM

For those of you who don't have HD tv, you can get them on line. They're not complete but you get about 18 min. worth. The Kawasaki is in 4 parts on line and can be found here:
http://turbo.discovery.com/beyond/?p...eId=1454865196
Thanks for letting us know about the show, I would have missed it because I don't have HD yet.

dandolfn · 04-19-2009, 04:21 PM

I just watched most of a replay of the Ducati episode. Very well done show.

It was on at 4:00 Eastern Time.

cactusjack · 04-19-2009, 07:26 PM

I recorded an episode while I was out riding yesterday and just finished watching it. It was the Honda episode. It was interesting to learn how Soichiro Honda got started building bikes.

A side note here - one of the people shown talking about Hondas is a guy named Nick Einatsch, he writes for Cycle World magazine. I went to high school with him and his older brother. Who knew?

dandolfn · 04-19-2009, 09:21 PM

The history of the companies is interesting. The focus was on sport bikes, tho. Didn't see a cruiser in any of the episodes I watched.

markusmaximus · 04-20-2009, 06:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by caddman11

For those of you who don't have HD tv, you can get them on line. They're not complete but you get about 18 min. worth. The Kawasaki is in 4 parts on line and can be found here:
http://turbo.discovery.com/beyond/?p...eId=1454865196
Thanks for letting us know about the show, I would have missed it because I don't have HD yet.

Thanks for the link caddman. I don't get Discovery HD and was going to ask.

At first glance, the show is well done. I'll watch more.

MikeInFla · 04-20-2009, 08:03 PM

this sounds cool.

DVR is set. Thanks

nighthawk11 · 04-21-2009, 08:55 AM

I watched the Honda one a couple weeks ago, and watched the BMW one last night. Very cool stuff. It made me want to ride a Beemer.....LOL.

kenb · 04-21-2009, 09:17 AM

I have something against "HD". I am surprised they didn't trademark HD and are now filing lawsuits against anyone or anything that uses HD on anything. Kinda like the potato sound suit. LOL!

**schoeney** · 04-21-2009, 11:14 AM

I get these shows on the "speed" channel (Comcast).

Ringadingh....you need to get a DVR....it is so simple and convenient. It also gives me more time since I can fast forward through commercials from my Lazy Boy. I bought it thinking I would use it for sports but it turns out my wife (who was against it initially) uses it abut 10 times more than me so she can watch her chick shows + chick flicks. Instead of watching more TV it allows us to watch less TV since no commercials and not as much dead time flipping through channels or waiting for something good to come on. Record what you like and watch it whenever you want.

04-18-2009, 07:56 AM	#1
phenrichs Sr. Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Sioux Falls, SD Posts: 2,498	Twist the Throttle A very cool new show that I just discovered. It is on Discovery HD Theater. It is a one hour documentary series for motorcycles. So far each episode has been centered on one manufacturer. The first was Honda, missed it but have the dvr set to record rerun. The second (last week) was Ducati, very cool, and next week is BMW. If you get this channel I HIGHLY recommend checking it out. It is one of the best MC shows I have seen in a long time. Here are the air dates: April 13: Ducati April 20: BMW April 27: Kawasaki May 4: Suzuki May 11: MV Agusta May 18: Bimota & Alpinestars May 25: Yamaha It plays Tuesday nights here but you may want to check your local listing because the air times on the website were different than my local listing. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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04-18-2009, 08:11 AM	#2
cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	Twist the Throttle Thanks for the heads up, I'm going to configure my DVR to record it. __________________ Scott "Cactusjack" Hanks VBA #00105 H.O.G. #4250060 2011 H-D Ultra Limited 103ci :: 2011 HD Electra Glide Ultra Limited w/Stage 1 :: Rallies: Mesquite '08\|Custer '09\|Cortez '10\|Crescent City '11\|Kanab '12\|Antlers '12\|Estes Park '13\|Antlers '13\|Orofino '14\|The Dalles '17
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04-18-2009, 10:18 AM	#4
pirate Sr. Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: North Dakota Posts: 1,865	Twist the Throttle I haven't heard of that show, but now I'll have to check it out. Thanks!
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04-19-2009, 07:40 AM	#5
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04-19-2009, 08:01 AM	#6
ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	Twist the Throttle I'll retrain myself on setting up the VCR, its been a long time. __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951
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04-19-2009, 08:49 AM	#7
caddman11 Advanced Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Northwest Indiana Posts: 890	Twist the Throttle For those of you who don't have HD tv, you can get them on line. They're not complete but you get about 18 min. worth. The Kawasaki is in 4 parts on line and can be found here: http://turbo.discovery.com/beyond/?p...eId=1454865196 Thanks for letting us know about the show, I would have missed it because I don't have HD yet.
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04-19-2009, 04:21 PM	#8
dandolfn Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 374	Twist the Throttle I just watched most of a replay of the Ducati episode. Very well done show. It was on at 4:00 Eastern Time. __________________ If you don't grow up by age 60, you don't have to...
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04-19-2009, 07:26 PM	#9
cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	Twist the Throttle I recorded an episode while I was out riding yesterday and just finished watching it. It was the Honda episode. It was interesting to learn how Soichiro Honda got started building bikes. A side note here - one of the people shown talking about Hondas is a guy named Nick Einatsch, he writes for Cycle World magazine. I went to high school with him and his older brother. Who knew? __________________ Scott "Cactusjack" Hanks VBA #00105 H.O.G. #4250060 2011 H-D Ultra Limited 103ci :: 2011 HD Electra Glide Ultra Limited w/Stage 1 :: Rallies: Mesquite '08\|Custer '09\|Cortez '10\|Crescent City '11\|Kanab '12\|Antlers '12\|Estes Park '13\|Antlers '13\|Orofino '14\|The Dalles '17
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04-19-2009, 09:21 PM	#10
dandolfn Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 374	Twist the Throttle The history of the companies is interesting. The focus was on sport bikes, tho. Didn't see a cruiser in any of the episodes I watched. __________________ If you don't grow up by age 60, you don't have to...
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04-20-2009, 08:03 PM	#12
MikeInFla Advanced Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Bushnell FL Posts: 611	Twist the Throttle this sounds cool. DVR is set. Thanks __________________ Mike Morrison KawaNOW #00454 IBA# 42214 2007 Nomad 2008 Concours
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04-21-2009, 08:55 AM	#13
nighthawk11 Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Jacksonville, FL. Posts: 306	Twist the Throttle I watched the Honda one a couple weeks ago, and watched the BMW one last night. Very cool stuff. It made me want to ride a Beemer.....LOL.
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04-21-2009, 09:17 AM	#14
kenb Advanced Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Galt, Ca Posts: 514	Twist the Throttle I have something against "HD". I am surprised they didn't trademark HD and are now filing lawsuits against anyone or anything that uses HD on anything. Kinda like the potato sound suit. LOL! __________________ VBA 00735 VROC 28102 2008 KVN MOB & NS The only hand-held device that should be legal to use while driving is the STEERING WHEEL!
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04-21-2009, 11:14 AM	#15
schoeney Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: NW Region Posts: 5,222	Twist the Throttle I get these shows on the "speed" channel (Comcast). Ringadingh....you need to get a DVR....it is so simple and convenient. It also gives me more time since I can fast forward through commercials from my Lazy Boy. I bought it thinking I would use it for sports but it turns out my wife (who was against it initially) uses it abut 10 times more than me so she can watch her chick shows + chick flicks. Instead of watching more TV it allows us to watch less TV since no commercials and not as much dead time flipping through channels or waiting for something good to come on. Record what you like and watch it whenever you want. __________________ VBA #659 2003 Nomad 1500 (Gone but never forgotten) 2005 Honda ST1300 - Sweet and still kickin 2006 Honda Goldwing - Best Boat in the Marina
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