Motorcycles & Misfits

This week on our motorcycle podcast, we hear from Douglas and Charley who competed in their first hare scramble. Then we play a round of Micah Lies, where she gives facts about Travis Pastrana. All are real, but one is not, and the gang has to figure out the lie. Then we talk about small project bikes, cafe racers, and the 7 hottest bikes to come out of EICMA 2016. Lastly we finish up with emails and some news. With Liza, Douglas, Charley, Micah, Nak, Bagel, Chris, Kat, Zach, Isaac, Chuck and Evan. Call and leave us a message at 831-291-5112 Recycle Santa Cruz Facebook page Recycle Santa Cruz on YouTube Patreon Motorcycles & Misfits recyclemotorcyclegarage@gmail.com

This week on our motorcycle podcast we cover the Vampire's Day of the Dead ride, dirtbiking at Hollister, Charley's engine rebuild, a Craigslist porn pick of the week, and all the work Mike has done on his bike "Lucky Charms". Then we answer some listener questions, read emails, and make some announcements. With Liza, Bagel, Gary, Charley, Emma, Nak, Mike, Johnny Boy, Chuck, Naked Jim and Barrett. Call and leave us a message at 831-291-5112 Recycle Santa Cruz Facebook page Recycle Santa Cruz on YouTube Patreon Motorcycles & Misfits recyclemotorcyclegarage@gmail.com

This week on our motorcycle podcast, Emma steps up and runs the show. We find out if Mycah has dropped her bike again, who got shit done, and then the crew goes all CSII and tries to determine what caused the latest Misfit crash of the week. Next up we discuss how to properly prepare and store your bike in the winter months, then Liza hits the gang with a round of Worth? Emma then introduces a new game to the crowd, called Where's It Really From? With Emma, Zach, Adrian, Isaac, Naked, Jim, Michael, Liza, Kat, Douglas, Nak, Charley, Micah, Mike and Chuck. Call and leave us a message at 831-291-5112 Recycle Santa Cruz Facebook page Recycle Santa Cruz on YouTube Patreon Motorcycles & Misfits recyclemotorcyclegarage@gmail.com

This week on our motorcycle podcast we have a large group in the garage, and a lot to catch up on. Mycah talks about taking the Roadrider 2.0 class and building up her confidence. Mike explains why a women had her face in his crotch at the Ghost Mountain Riders' Poker Run. Jim and Liza talk about their trip to see Josh Hill make history on the Alta electric bike at the Red Bull Straight Rhythm races in Pomona. Emma goes on some rant about small displacement Yamaha bikes. Kat gives us an update on her broken bones count. We have a 4 way dueling Craigslist Porn Pick. Lastly, Liza drops a bomb on the group about the future of the Re-Cycle Garage. With LIza, Zach, Bagel, Mike, Adrian, Nak, Naked Jim, Michael, Douglas, Kat, Mycah, Andy, Isaac, Quiet Matt, Charley and Emma. Call and leave us a message at 831-291-5112 Recycle Santa Cruz Facebook page Recycle Santa Cruz on YouTube Patreon Motorcycles & Misfits recyclemotorcyclegarage@gmail.com

This week on our motorcycle podcast, we visit the new Moto Talbott motorcycle museumt down in Carmel Valley. Education. Preservation. Restoration. This is what this place is all about, and we are so fortunate to have it added to the list of our local attractions. We went mobile on this one, so that we could walk through with Robb and get the stories behind some of these bikes. And let me tell, you, every bike has a story, and Robb knows how to tell it. This will definitely become one of our regular destinations to ride to, and we can't wait to go back and learn even more. With Liza, Jim, Isaac, Zach and Mike. http://www.mototalbott.com/ Call and leave us a message at 831-291-5112 Recycle Santa Cruz Facebook page Recycle Santa Cruz on YouTube Patreon Motorcycles & Misfits recyclemotorcyclegarage@gmail.com

This week on our motorcycle podcast we find out who got another bike that they don't need, and who was the recipient of another road rage incident. Then we get to know Damon, who is a local collector and restorer. Every city has that guy who has a secret collection of beautiful bikes, and this is one of those guys. Damon has some amazing bikes and stories, and can talk at length about minute details on his bikes. We couldn't get enough of it. With Liza, Isaac, Bagel, Adrian, Naked Jim, Emma, Damon, Mycah, Charley and Jonathon. Call and leave us a message at 831-291-5112 Recycle Santa Cruz Facebook page Recycle Santa Cruz on YouTube Patreon Motorcycles & Misfits recyclemotorcyclegarage@gmail.com

This week on our motorcycle podcast we catch up with what we're working on, including Charley who can't seem to find his gears after rebuilding his engine. Liza and Naked Jim have a dirtbiking report, and Liza declares herself great at getting guys nuts off. Bagel and Brook then regale us with their stories from their trip to Pakistan. Their trip was different from the others though, because they did it on vintage Vespas! They had a great time, and came back changed for the better. Lastly we read listeners emails and dole out a little advice. With Liza, Jim E., Michael, Isaac, Bagel, Brook, Naked Jim, Charley and Mycah. http://www.adifferentagenda.com/ Call and leave us a message at 831-291-5112 Recycle Santa Cruz Facebook page Recycle Santa Cruz on YouTube Patreon Motorcycles & Misfits recyclemotorcyclegarage@gmail.com

This week on our motorcycle podcast we are joined by Ted of the Motorcycle Men Podcast, and discuss if Harley Davidson will be able to weather the latest storm. It seems that every attempt by HD to introduce new technology and ideas is not supported by their community of riders. Could this lead to the death of Harley? HD has proven themselves to be the cockroaches of motorcycles and have survived through many hard times, but will the upcoming electric revolution be the end? We also get a ride report, a crash report, a helmet review, read listener emails and hear a teaser from next weeks podcast. With Liza, Bagel, Naked Jim, Jim E. Charley, Emma, Quiet Matt, Isaac, Jim and Kathy. http://www.motorcyclemen.us/ Call and leave us a message at 831-291-5112 Recycle Santa Cruz Facebook page Recycle Santa Cruz on YouTube Patreon Motorcycles & Misfits recyclemotorcyclegarage@gmail.com

This week on our motorcycle podcast we diagnose two bikes with the same problem; a weak battery. We also find out who got crushed by their bike in this weeks Bonehead of the Day. Then Kat and Charley share their experiences at a recent track day while Liza interjects some stories with little relevance. Next up it's Game Time! Play along in this round of Suzuki, Scooby Doo Villian or Mafia Hitman. Lastly we share some recent news and read listener emails. With Liza, Douglas, Naked Jim, Nak, Isaac, Emma, Kat, Quiet Matt, Charley, Mycah and Electric Terry. Call and leave us a message at 831-291-5112 Recycle Santa Cruz Facebook page Recycle Santa Cruz on YouTube Patreon Motorcycles & Misfits recyclemotorcyclegarage@gmail.com

The future is here, the future is now. I know we keep saying this with every electric motorcycle we talk about, but we saved the best for last. This week on our motorcycle podcast we are joined by Richard Hatfield, founder and CEO of Lightning Motors. The Lightning LS-218 is an electric superbike that has set records at Bonneville Salt Flats and Pikes Peak. This bike is making amazing numbers in speed, horsepower and torque. We talk with Richard about the awesome bikes he had growing up, and how he decided to build the worlds fastest production motorcycle. We are also joined by Loz Blain of New Atlas who test rode the bike and lived to tell the tale. Read the article and watch the video. It's worth it. With Liza, Zach, Nak, Kat, Isaac, Electric Terry, Emma, Richard, Loz, Douglas, Charley, Micah, Michael and the peanut gallery. http://lightningmotorcycle.com/ http://newatlas.com/lightning-ls218-review-ls-218/36470/ Call and leave us a message at 831-291-5112 Recycle Santa Cruz Facebook page Recycle Santa Cruz

This week on our motorcycle podcast we delve into a bunch of different topics. -We meet Emma's double named Bob -Liza ponders over who's the douchebag -We meet Emma's nemesis named Bob -We discuss the pros and cons of buying a used electric bike -We talk about the future of emissions control -We read and answer listener emails -We find out who's got a thing for feet With Liza, Zach, Charley, Naked Jim, Emma, Brian and Isaac Call and leave us a message at 831-291-5112 Recycle Santa Cruz Facebook page Recycle Santa Cruz on YouTube Patreon Motorcycles & Misfits recyclemotorcyclegarage@gmail.com

This week on our motorcycle podcast we put Mike in the tall seat and let him run the show. He's been getting more and more into the custom bike building scene, and recently met Josh from a new local magazine called Basket Case. Josh describes his mag that features all things to do with the current trends and history of custom bike building. Of course we also cover what we're working on, the Craigslist Porn Pic of the Week, and we find out what Josh's up the butt bike is when we get to know him better. Special surprise visit from Phil of Cleveland Moto. With Liza, Bagel, Charley, Mike, Nak, Isaac, Emma, Josh, Michael and Mary Muffins. https://www.instagram.com/basket_case_magazine/ Call and leave us a message at 831-291-5112 Recycle Santa Cruz Facebook page Recycle Santa Cruz on YouTube Patreon Motorcycles & Misfits recyclemotorcyclegarage@gmail.com

This week on our motorcycle podcast we are joined by local collector and all around motorcycle obsessed nut William Ow. He has a fondness for Italian bikes, does his own restorations, and has been on some awesome moto trips. We get some stories out of him, and also find out what his UTB bike is. But first we find out who won today's innovation and service awards, what bikes got fixed, and who took off for a trackday. And bringing up the rear, we read some sweet emails that warm our cockles. With Liza, Bagel, Andrew, Nak, Isaac, Naked Jim, Emma, William and Rebecca. Call and leave us a message at 831-291-5112 Recycle Santa Cruz Facebook page Recycle Santa Cruz on YouTube Patreon Motorcycles & Misfits recyclemotorcyclegarage@gmail.com

This week on our motorcycle podcast we are joined once more by the amazing Michelle Disalvo. She came in to share her stories from her recent race at the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, where she rode a bike that she built just for this incredibly dangerous race. She gives us a play by play of this week long event, and lets us know just what it feels like to be a rider on the hill. Of course we also talk about some other stuff, read listener emails and squabble over who should organize next months ride. With Liza, Douglas, Bagel, Charley, Nak, Kat, Michelle, Isaac, Naked Jim, Steph, Tyson, Eric, Jeremy and Michael. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hMw9NNYZwnQ Call and leave us a message at 831-291-5112 Recycle Santa Cruz Facebook page Recycle Santa Cruz on YouTube Patreon Motorcycles & Misfits recyclemotorcyclegarage@gmail.com

This week on our motorcycle podcast we are joined by Kevin and Dennis from the BrotoGP podcast. They tell us 5 reasons you should be following MotoGP racing, and we give them a little quiz to test their knowledge. But of course we start the show with What We're Working On, which somehow includes Kat's ass on display. With Liza, Zach, Emma, Bagel, Nak, Kat, Dennis, Kevin, Isaac, Naked Jim, John and Mike. https://www.brotogp.com/ Call and leave us a message at 831-291-5112 Recycle Santa Cruz Facebook page Recycle Santa Cruz on YouTube Patreon Motorcycles & Misfits recyclemotorcyclegarage@gmail.com

This week on our motorcycle podcast, we are joined by Josh Rasmussen, CEO of Bolt Motorbikes. They are bringing this clever electric moped to the market, that brings form and function to the streets in a way no one else has done. We had the opportunity to check out their facility and take the bike for a spin and share our experiences and opinions as well. But first, we catch up on what we're working on, as well as our visit to the grand reopening of the SFMC clubhouse. Then we finish up with some listener emails. With Liza, Douglas, Bagel, Naked Jim, Nak, Charley, Josh, Emma, Isaac and Froot Loop. www.boltmotorbikes.com/ Call and leave us a message at 831-291-5112 motorcyclesandmisfits.com/ Recycle Santa Cruz Facebook page Recycle Santa Cruz on YouTube Patreon Motorcycles & Misfits recyclemotorcyclegarage@gmail.com

This week on our motorcycle podcast we bring you the second of our double banger weekend. We hear from Nak and Liza who share some more stories from their time at the AMA Vintage Days event. Then we have everyone take a test to see how much of a real biker they are. If you want to take the test, you can find it posted on our Facebook page. Next we cover some emails, including one that asks if we are offended by a bikini bike washes. Then the question is posed, "What is the biker code when it comes to loaning/borrowing a bike from someone?" With Liza, Nak, Zach, Emma, Douglas, Mike, Kat, Naked Jim, Animal Dave, Ducaki Dave, Jim Eckerman, Isaac and Ashley. Call and leave us a message at 831-291-5112 http://motorcyclesandmisfits.com/ Recycle Santa Cruz Facebook page Recycle Santa Cruz on YouTube Patreon Motorcycles & Misfits recyclemotorcyclegarage@gmail.com

This week on our motorcycle podcast we bring you a double feature. This cast has some stories from Liza and Nak about their time at the AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days event in Lexington, Ohio. We had some great interviews from Danell Lynn, who last year set a Guinness World Record on her Triumph Bonneville named Amelia. Next up we hear from Long Haul Paul Pelland, who is riding great distances to bring awareness to MS. Then we hear from the guys at Janus Motorcycles, who are bringing some beautiful hipster candy bikes to the market at an affordable price. But we saved the best for last. Our favorite podcast host, Phil from Cleveland Moto shares some of his stories from the weekend. With Liza and Nak http://www.danelllynn.com/ http://www.longhaulpaul.com/ http://www.janusmotorcycles.com/ http://www.janusmotorcycles.com/ motorcyclesandmisfits.com

On this motorcycle podcast: We have guests Eric and Duran from Southern California sitting in to talk a little bit about off road racing, hoarding moped parts and living the two wheel life. Also special guest road racer Deion Campbell gives us his most recent Moto America road race report at Laguna Seca. What we did today, Ride Report, CL porn pick of the week, and the 3 Way Love Jam. With: Nak, Zack, Bagel, Mike, Doug, Kat, Eric, Duran, Deon, Bill, Charlie, Isabella, Matt, Isaac and Isaac's friend.

Getting silly and not much done on this hot day. FIM Superbike, track days, and dirt discussed. Hear about John Flores's new adventure and we get a visit from Electric Terry. With Douglas, Zach, Bagel, Naked Jim, Terry, John, Charlie, Kat, Matt, Isaac, Duke and Eva, Mike, and of course Charger the Electric Dog. Oh and a possum.