Motorcycles & Misfits

This week on our motorcycle podcast we hear from Mycah, who came to us as a passenger, then a beginner rider, and is now becoming an instructor. What a path she's been on, and we couldn't be prouder to have been a part of her moto journey to becoming the best rider she can be. We also talk about the latest news, particularly the postponement of our favorite rally, the AMA Vintage Days. Cancelling, postponing, or going ahead with a large event in these times of Covid is a hard decision. We break down what some of the reasons are, while also encouraging others to attend. Liza shares a cool short movie to check out, Rebel Riders, which is about the Indonesion custom scooter culture. Really wacky stuff they are doing. Check it out. https://youtu.be/pPyvUC2UixE And lastly we read some listener emails and give some tips on finding those hard to find vintage parts. With Liza, Mycah, Charley, Nak, Miss Emma, Bagel and Naked Jim. Go to www.motorcyclesandmisfits.com www.patreon.com/motorcyclesandmisfits recyclemotor

This week on our motorcycle podcast we talk about our new video project and the studio we set up in the garage. Also, we talk about the newest Misfit, 14 yr old Owen and his mini bike project. He is willing to do whatever it takes to get on two wheels. We just love his passion and enthusiasm, but we don't love his mini bike. Nak gives an update on his post crash recovery, and shares what gear he was wearing and what worked. Liza shares her involvement with an upcoming podcasters panel on Revvtalks.com. And lastly, we read listener emails. With Liza, Miss Emma, Naked Jim, Bagel, John Dalton and Award Winning Mike shows up just in time for us to get out of here. Go to www.motorcyclesandmisfits.com www.patreon.com/motorcyclesandmisfits recyclemotorcyclegarage@gmail.com And find the video recording at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3wKZSP0J9FBGB79169ciew

This week on our motorcycle podcast we hear from Nak, who was mistaken for the grape crush lady after crashing his bike, resulting in his very first ambulance ride. He'll be healed up in a couple of months, but more importantly his bike was not damaged. But it made me think about preparing a go bag for each of the Misfits. Just 3 items that they would want if they had an unplanned hospital stay. What would you want in your go bag? Then we open up the flood gates and let listeners join us in the conversation. We answer some emails, Mike tells some long ass stories, Emma talks about Tikka Masala and answers some listeners questions about pregnant batteries and such. Oh yeah, and Liza goes on another rant about group rides during stay in shelter orders. With Liza, Nak, Naked Jim, Miss Emma, Bagel and the rest. Go to www.motorcyclesandmisfits.com www.patreon.com/motorcyclesandmisfits recyclemotorcyclegarage@gmail.com

This week on our motorcycle podcast we are joined by author Ron Davis, and share some stories from his book Shiny Side Up: Musings on the Improbable Inclination to Travel on Two Wheels. We also hear stories from his past, including his first bike; a Honda SL70 with raked front end, ape hangers, and a purple sparkle paint job. http://www.roaddogpub.com/product-page/shiny-side-up Then we talk about various things, including Charley's engine rebuild (the bike started. Yay!), Emma's Goldwing project, Liza and Emma's return to the Jameson museum, and listener emails. With Liza, Bagel, Nak, Naked Jim, Miss Emma, Charley, Mycah and the return of Douglas. Go to www.motorcyclesandmisfits.com to find the links to our Facebook, Instagram, Youtube, Patreon and more. And send us an email at recyclemotorcyclegarage@gmail.com www.patreon.com/motorcyclesandmisfits

This week on our motorcycle podcast we are joined by Jocelin Snow, who you may remember from her previous visits on our show talking about the GS Trophy. Well this time, she's got new adventure to share stories from. Jocelin is featured in the new movie North East Backcountry Discovery Routes (NEBDR), which just happened to tie for first place at the Santa Cruz Moto Film Festival. The BDR routes are created by the team at https://ridebdr.com/, and for every new route they take a group and film the route so they can share it with everyone looking for a great adventure. And with Jocelin along, you know it was a true adventure. She tells us some behind the scenes stories about Hero Hill, the bear spray incident, and all the amazing local characters she met. She also shares with us her new youtube series on building your own ADV training course. Check it out here at https://youtu.be/M7Gz2gEXRHw And if you'd like a chance to win the KTM mentioned, go to https://ridebdr.tapkat.org/winktm790 Then we introduce a new

This week on our motorcycle podcast we bring to you two hours jam packed with fun and information for your brain. We are joined this week by Tim and Sean from Bonnier Events, who are putting on 3 different rally/events this year that you should know about. For most people 2020 is a wash for gatherings and events due to Covid-19. But we can still hold out hope for smaller gatherings of moto folk, where we have a greater chance of being safe and still having fun. https://www.highpipemoto.com/ https://www.builttoridetour.com/ https://www.advrally.com/ Next we delve into Emma's Goldwing project, and find out her tricks to bringing together parts from different bikes yet making it all fit. Congrats to Jenna Novic, this week's winner of an Evel Knievel Stunt Cycle. Email us with the answer to our trivia question to enter. And lastly we read some listener emails and help someone with a pregnant battery. With Liza, Bagel, Miss Emma, Naked Jim, Nak and Award Winning Mike. Go to www.motorcyclesandmisfits.com to fi

This week on our motorcycle podcast we are joined by Mark Dinges of California Creations, the company that brought the Evel Knievel Stunt Cycle back. He talks about what it takes to bring a toy back to market after 40 years, what changes were made, and why it may save his company during this pandemic. Now is the perfect time to get into wrenching, and for those that are reluctant to take their bike apart, we suggest getting a cheap project bike to learn on. That's why we play a round of Craigslist Porn Pic Covid project bike edition. Listen to find out who found the best bike. Lastly we read some listener emails and answer some questions about too much wind noise. With Liza, Bagel, Miss Emma, Naked Jim, Award Winning Mike and Mark Dinges. https://evelknieveltoys.com/#purchase Go to www.motorcyclesandmisfits.com to find the links to our Facebook, Instagram, Youtube, Patreon and more. And send us an email at recyclemotorcyclegarage@gmail.com www.patreon.com/motorcyclesandmisfits

This week on our motorcycle podcast we are joined by the ladies of Sheemotos and Curves and Corners Trackday. They share their stories of why riding is important to them, how to host a covid safe event, and how riding has helped them overcome various hurdles in life. Then Liza and Jim share stories from their antics playing like children with their Evel Knievel Stunt Cycle, and their big road trip plans this summer. With Liza, Bagel, Nak, Miss Emma, Naked Jim, Shiree, Aliki, Shanae, Justine and Lexi. https://www.facebook.com/events/3017279011615435/ https://www.cacreations.net/ Go to www.motorcyclesandmisfits.com to find the links to our Facebook, Instagram, Youtube, Patreon and more. And send us an email at recyclemotorcyclegarage@gmail.com www.patreon.com/motorcyclesandmisfits

This week on our motorcycle podcast we talk with AMA Hall of Fame racer Wes Cooley. Wes got an early start in racing, and was there for the early days of the AMA Superbike racing series. He raced for Pops Yoshimura, first on a Kawasaki, but then moving to the Suzuki GS1000S that won him the championship in '79 and '80. He had a 15 year career, racing against legends like Freddie Spencer, Kevin Lawson, Reg Pridmore and more. But it was a crash in '85 that ultimately ended his career. He shares stories from his illustrious career, and kept us mesmerized the whole time. He is a legend himself, and possibly the nicest person we've ever interviewed. With Liza, Bagel, Nak, Naked Jim and Miss Emma. http://www.motorcyclemuseum.org/halloffame/detail.aspx?RacerID=315 Go to www.motorcyclesandmisfits.com to find the links to our Facebook, Instagram, Youtube, Patreon and more. And send us an email at recyclemotorcyclegarage@gmail.com www.patreon.com/motorcyclesandmisfits

This week on our motorcycle podcast we are joined by Emily, Konnie and Lucy of the Dames Don't Care Motorcycle Collective. Besides being all around cool chicks, they have organized a network of riders who are picking up and delivering masks and other supplies to those that need them the most in the medical fields. We love what they're doing, and suggest you consider doing it to. Then Emma educates us on the Wankel Engine, it's history, and it's fate. Lastly, we finish with some listener emails and answer some great questions. With Liza, Miss Emma, Bagel, Naked Jim, Nak, Emily, Konnie and Lucy. Go to www.motorcyclesandmisfits.com to find the links to our Facebook, Instagram, Youtube, Patreon and more. And send us an email at recyclemotorcyclegarage@gmail.com www.patreon.com/motorcyclesandmisfits

What do Evel Knievel, Captain America, Kenny Roberts and the Terminator have in common? In 2018 Emma, Michael and myself scored an interview with Gary Davis, the coolest guy you’ve probably never heard of. Gary was inducted into the AMA hall of fame for his career as a racer, daredevil and stuntman. In 1969 he raced alongside greats like Kenny Roberts and Gary Scott. In 1972 he beat Evil Knievel’s record by jumping 21 cars. But it wasn’t an ordinary jump. He did it with a a partner, both at the same time and passing each other in mid air only feet apart. He then became a stuntman in the movies and TV, doing all of Evel’s stunts in Viva Knievel and countless other spots. Next he became a stunt coordinator and 2nd Unit director on films like Terminator 2, Predator 2, Starsky and Hutch, and Torque. And in 2018 he was inducted into the AMA Hall of Fame. He is still in the business today, as well as being a collector, a bike builder and all around cool guy. So take a listen and enjoy getting to know about Gar

This week on our motorcycle podcast we are on lockdown day #6 here in California, but that didn't stop us from recording a show. We come to you from the safety of our homes with some topics that we find relevant today. First up, should we be riding? The orders during this quarantine call for no unnecessary trips by car or motorcycle. But it also tells us to practice safe social distancing when outdoors exercising. Hmmm. So we discuss the fine points of this debate. Next up we get a very special Emma's History Hole, this one about military, police and emergency motorcycles. And lastly we share some emails and announcements. With Liza, Bagel, Nak, Miss Emma and Naked Jim. With Liza, Nak, Bagel, Miss Emma, Tom, Isaac and Naked Jim. Go to www.motorcyclesandmisfits.com to find the links to our Facebook, Instagram, Youtube, Patreon and more. And send us an email at recyclemotorcyclegarage@gmail.com www.patreon.com/motorcyclesandmisfits

This week on our motorcycle podcast, things are different. We are in the early stages of the Covid 19 pandemic, and we are yet to really comprehend how this is going to affect our lives. Events are being shut down left and right, and schools are closing. But in the middle of this uncertainty you can expect that we will continue to bring you stories from the two wheeled perspective, and this is something that can't be taken away from us. So it was especially awesome that our guest, Tom Medema of Rally for Rangers, still made the long ride to join us in studio and share his amazing story. This group is providing motorcycles to park rangers around the world to help them do their jobs protecting the land, animals and historical sites. But wait, it gets even better. Anyone can sign up and participate in this. In fact, you get to ride the bike on an epic adventure and then at the end, present your bike to one of these rangers. Really awesome what they are doing. https://rallyforrangers.org/ Next up we talk to for

This week on our motorcycle podcast we breakdown some of the myths about aftermarket accessories for your motorcycle. Exhausts, pod filters, seats, suspension, etc. Is it really worth it? And do you really need it? We also share some stories from our garage, including the miracle Emma performed on Mike's Harley. Liza invented a thing, Bagel is doing another crazy thing, Jenna sent us some cool things, and Jim crashed his bike into a giant thing. With Liza, Bagel, Miss Emma and Naked Jim. Go to www.motorcyclesandmisfits.com to find the links to our Facebook, Instagram, Youtube, Patreon and more. And send us an email at recyclemotorcyclegarage@gmail.com www.patreon.com/motorcyclesandmisfits

This week on our motorcycle podcast we ask the question to the parents in the room about the conflict of having a teenager who wants to ride. On the one hand it's a great joy to share your passion with your child, but on the other hand it's a great worry as to their safety. We are also joined by journalist, biker and mom, Susan Carpenter. She also has a son who wants to ride, even after they were both hit by a car while riding when he was just 11 years old. We also get a ride report from Jim and Liza, who put the Africa Twins to the test with some highway, dirt and twisties all in one day. Next up we hear from Bagel, Emma and Jim on their trip to Portland for the One Show, Two Show, and some steaks with a stripper name Luna. Lastly we finish with another Craigslist rant from Liza, and listener emails. With Liza, Nak, Bagel, Miss Emma, Ben, Scott and Naked Jim. Go to www.motorcyclesandmisfits.com to find the links to our Facebook, Instagram, Youtube, Patreon and more. And send us an email at recyclemotorcyc

This week on our motorcycle podcast we had an amazing weekend and have a full house to share our stories with you. First up, Liza is back from England and had an amazing time at the WRWR finale. Next up we have a call in guest, Tom McNamara from AMVETS, who is putting on the Rolling to Remember ride on Washington on Memorial Days weekend. After that, we get into the new bikes that came to visit. At the garage today, we had a bunch of Energicas, a Zero, a Harley Livewire and a Lightning Strike. Listen in to find out which bikes impressed, and which one was a disappointment. Also, Phil tried out the Africa Twin DCT and shares his experience with that. Then we hear from some of the people in the room who participated in the Vampire's Naked Ride this weekend. Would you ride naked? And lastly we finish with emails, and one in particular that Isaac has to answer to. With Liza, Henry, Diego, Bagel, Scott, Isaac, Phil, Nak, Misa and Brandon. https://www.rollingtoremember.com/ Go to www.motorcyclesandmisfits.com t

This week on our motorcycle podcast: What we did today Brandon does a review of a Lightning motorcycle Getting familiar with some of our new guests. With Henry, Michael, Nak, Emma, Bagel, Sandy, Tony, Fran, Misa, Dennis, Morgan, Brandon, Isaac Go to www.motorcyclesandmisfits.com to find the links to our Facebook, Instagram, Youtube, Patreon and more. And send us an email at recyclemotorcyclegarage@gmail.com www.patreon.com/motorcyclesandmisfits

This week on our motorcycle podcast we are joined by our friend Austin from Twistedroad.com. He shares with us some updates and improvements to the site, as well as a special offer for our followers. Go to https://www.twistedroad.com/ref/misfit to get your free day of rental. Up next, we play a round of What's In The Box? AKA as What Did Liza Buy Now? Then we share our stories from the AHRMA races at Laguna Seca. It was such a fun event, and we recommend you check out your local AHRMA event. https://www.ahrma.org/news/ahrma-releases-2020-roadrace-schedule/ Liza then shares a story about a friend and his long recovery from his accident. Warning, this story does not have a happy ending. Lastly we want to congratulate Liza and the women from the Women Riders World Relay upon successfully completing their around the world relay. You can find the story in the New York Times here: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/02/09/business/women-riders-world-relay-motorcycles.html?searchResultPosition=1&fbclid=IwAR2tsfDQQUIyNLBWN

This week on our motorcycle podcast we have lots to cover. WRWR has successfully completed the around the world relay with it's last stop in Dubai this weekend. Way to go ladies! Liza changed tires on our new tire changer. Emma made flames shoot out of a CB550. We play a round of Dueling Porn Pics, Classic Bike edition, and Nak lost. Emma does a History Hole on Norton Motorcycles, in honor of the latest version of Norton closing it's doors this week. Jim is gaining confidence on the Africa Twin in the dirt, and can't stop going for rides. And lastly we read listener emails, one of which is read in the accent of "angry". With Brandon, Liza, Bagel, Miss Emma, Nak, Henry and Naked Jim. Go to www.motorcyclesandmisfits.com to find the links to our Facebook, Instagram, Youtube, Patreon and more. And send us an email at recyclemotorcyclegarage@gmail.com www.patreon.com/motorcyclesandmisfits

This week on our motorcycle podcast we discuss some of today's projects, many of which include a battery causing problems. We hear about Alan Smith's recent trip to S. Africa, and why he ruined a perfectly good new bike. We also learn more about Brandon's issue with charging electric items, which is really ironic. Then H regales us with some stories from his early days of riding and working for Craig Vetter back in the 70's. He also shares a story that goes in a direction we didn't see coming about a strange request he once got. And lastly we finish up with the Vetter boys crazy antics, and some listener emails. With Liza, Brandon, Nak, Bagel, Morgan, Miss Emma, Henry, Alan, Zak and H. Go to www.motorcyclesandmisfits.com to find the links to our Facebook, Instagram, Youtube, Patreon and more. And send us an email at recyclemotorcyclegarage@gmail.com www.patreon.com/motorcyclesandmisfits