Murrae & Mabel

Maggie Dean interviews M&M, namely Murrae Haynes and Mabel Chin.
Music by Otis McDonald (www.otismacmusic.com/)
Dedicated Episode Page: tro.bike/podcast/2023e05/
// Blather:
Our interview this time around is with the "two and only" Murrae Haynes and Mabel Chin. They're the kind of couple that race sidecars together, among other great adventures on two wheels. Both discuss in detail the many ways motorcycling can bring people together.
Robin managed to scout the only leg of TRO's NM3 tour that hadn't yet been put to the test ... an experience that certainly didn't disappoint. Meanwhile, Piper says goodbye to her Aprilia SV4, a discussion that's being bumped to next month's episode instead. Tim managed to get his Honda Monkey up to 65 mph and Travis has a stack of bike options he feels Piper might like.
In listener question land, Sean Paul has a Kawasaki Concours 1400. It's seat angle keeps landing him up against the gas tank and his windscreen is likely causing "dirty" air. Our solutions are many!
// Guest Interview:
Murrae Haynes is an AHRMA superbike racer and racing instructor. He and Mabel Chin were (and are) a sidecar racing dynamic duo. Beyond that, they have a love for travel and adventure of all types, especially on motorcycles.
// Listener Questions:
Sean Paul asks ...
"I ride a 2013 stock Kawasaki C14. I've put in 42k miles on the Connie and love it. My question is: Does the Connie have an aftermarket seating option that doesn't angle my lower extremities toward the tank? Something with more of an adjusted/flat angle? Having to adjust constantly, toward the second half of long rides, is distracting and uncomfortable.
Also, the fly shield seems too short for me even on the extended setting, hitting the upper portion of my helmet - I'm forced to slouch or tuck, which is also uncomfortable over time. I'm 6'1 and initially I thought the stock option would work. I've seen some taller fly shields on RevNation. Do you have a favorite?"
// That's About It:
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