Motorcycles & Misfits

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Podcast 260: Hipsters Are Cool Jun 11, 2018

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This week on our motorcycle podcast we get a ride report from the Vampire's Rally, including a crash analysis of an accident on the ride. Then we hear from Jim and Liza who just returned from a trip to LA doing interviews and checking out the scene. (Note: Hipsters are on to something.) Next up we check out the new Honda Cub and Monkey bikes, and predict which will be the bigger success. We catch up with Evan who got a new bike, and finally hear from Mike who goes into details about the Suzuki Savage bobber he just built. Lastly, we finish with emails and announcements. Congratulations to this month's Patreon Prize Pack winner, David Rupps. With Liza, Electric Terry, Dan, Jon, Mike, Henry, Matthew, Miss Emma, Evan, Naked Jim and Bex. Call and leave us a message at 831-291-5112 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

Podcast 259: Like A Fenix, Skully Is Back Jun 04, 2018

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This week on our motorcycle show, we bring to you a great show. -We start with Liza explaining how she's broken the local gay pride parade. -Special Guest Terry Stickler from Skully Technologies brings us up to date as we approach the rebirth of their Heads Up Display helmets. -We discuss the viral video of the police car knocking down a biker while in pursuit. Is there any situation where this isn't wrong? -Liza has another Craigslist story, and this time she might just have crossed the line. -Carmel gives us an update on the GS Trophy over in Mongolia. -Jim gives an update on Erzberg Rodeo, and the snafu with the Alta bikes. -Emma says a sorrowful goodbye to local favorite, Raber's Parts Mart. -Jim got a new bike! -We finish up with emails. With Liza, Henry, Isaac, Miss Emma, Carmel, Bex, Naked Jim and Nak. https://skullytechnologies.com/fenix-ar/ Call and leave us a message at 831-291-5112 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

Podcast 258: Hanging with the Vetters May 28, 2018

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This week on our motorcycle podcast we: -Get an update from Bagel who's on the road on the Scooter Cannonball -Share stories from our recent visit to Craig Vetter and family -Catch up with Cat McLeod of Leod Escapes as he's between tours in Italy -Bex talks about her recent road rage incident -We discuss the newly announced Honda CRF450L -Jim got a new Sena, and Syd got a new bike -Emails and announcements Call and leave us a message at 831-291-5112 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

Podcast 257: A Most Excellent Sh*t Show with Andrew, M.A. and Chris Wiggins May 22, 2018

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This week on our motorcycle podcast we have a lively gang of misfits, so you know it's going to be fun. We hear from Liza who got a little autosexual at Laguna Seca. But don't worry, there were bikes there too. We share stories about dealing with Craigslist scammers, and how to score some deals. We have a lively debate about flushing brake lines. Let us know what you think. We get a surprise visit from Chris Wiggins, who stops in on his return from racing at the Sacramento Mile flat tracking. We get another surprise visit from Naked Jim and Bex, who have just returned from watching the races that Chris was in. With Joe, Isaac, Miss Emma, Liza, Bagel, Kat, M.A., Andrew, Nak, Chris, Naked Jim and Bex. http://creative-riding.com/WPMaster/podcast/ Call and leave us a message at 831-291-5112 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

Podcast 256: Flock To The Rock May 15, 2018

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We bring to you the Flock To The Rock interviews. Liza had the opportunity to attend this all women's moto event in Seaside, Oregon, where she spoke on the Chickistan Panel and managed to sneak in some interviews along the way. We start with Ruth Belcher of Global Moto Adventures, who is also the organizer and fellow Chickistanner. She's got a passion for motorcycling that comes through in everything she does. Then we meet Pat Jacques of advwoman.com. She was a badass motocross racer, and now has her own school to give women the skills they need in the dirt. Next up we hear from long distance rider and author Lynda Lahman. She started out riding on the back of her husband's bike, and now completes the Iron Butt Rally on her own bike. Then we meet Kimberly Johnson, who has found her special place on her Triumph America named Tiffany. She did a really cool project helping children in Thailand, and giving away free helmets to anyone in need. We finish up with Cassia, Michelle, Beth and Lee who talk about their favorite moments from the weekend. http://globalmotoadv.com/ http://advwoman.com/ https://www.lyndalahman.com/ www.motorcyclesandmisfits.com to find the links to our Facebook, Instagram, Youtube, Patreon and more. And send us an email at recyclemotorcyclegarage@gmail.com

Podcast 255: Elspeth Beard In The House Ya'll! May 14, 2018

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This week on our motorcycle podcast we are joined by the one and only Elspeth Beard. She was the first woman to ride around the world, and since releasing her book last year, has become a reluctant idol. Reluctant in the fact that for over 30 years no one knew of her accomplishment, but since sharing her story recently, the world has been showering her with praise. She shares some more stories from her trip, talks about her new found fame, and lets us know if her future plans to make her villa in Italy a motorcycle tour destination. We also discuss some recent problems with spark plugs and alternators, as well as read listener emails and do our best to answer questions. We also draw a winner for this month's Patreon Prize Pack. Congratulations Adam Bambrough! With Liza, Kat P, Douglas, Bex, Bagel, Miss Emma, Elspeth, Michael, Henry, Nak and Isaac. Call and leave us a message at 831-291-5112 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

Podcast 254: Springalongadingdong May 07, 2018

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On this motorcycle podacast. What we did today: Jim sells a bike. Bagel talks about leading the Vespa owners of Las Gatos scooter rally. Award winning Mike talks about the Quail Moto Show. As always, General garage shenanigans. with: Bagel, Mike, Jim, Nak, Dave, and Liza.

Podcast 253: Successes and Failures Apr 30, 2018

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This week on our motorcycle podcast we: -Get an update on the fatal crash last week and raise a toast to George Barker -Help a friend make their bike trip worthy -Get an update on racer Johnny Knowles crash and injury -Hear about Nak's broken swing arm and avoiding death -Find out why Bagel's engine rebuild failed -Give Jeremy a hard time for having a successful 1st time engine rebuild -Get a surprise visit from Max the Canadian -Listen to Emma's update on what she's been working on -Play a round of What's It Worth -Answer some listeners email questions -Bagel shares his stories from this weekend's vintage scooter rally With Liza, Segolene, Bagel, Emma, Nak, Naked Jim, Henry, Jeremy and Max Call and leave us a message at 831-291-5112 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

Podcast 252: Mud-1 Liza-0 Apr 23, 2018

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This week on our motorcycle podcast we share our stories from our dirt biking trip this weekend. Mycah got smart and discovered a beginning dirt biking class and gained a lot of confidence and skill from it.. Liza got beat up by a mud hole and was launched off the trail. Charley and Douglas rescued a bike that was launched off a cliff. Liza is looking for a light/midweight adventure bike and Charely has a good suggestion. There's been another rider death in our city, and we discuss how it might have happened. We read listener emails and try our best to be helpful without the expertise of Emma. Lastly, Bagel gives us an update on the resurrection of his Cannonball Vespa rebuild. With Liza, Mycah, Evan, Bagel, Nak, Charley and Isaac. Call and leave us a message at 831-291-5112 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

Podast 251: The Last Motorcycle On Earth Apr 16, 2018

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This week on our motorcycle podcast we talk to writer/director Eric Ristau. His film, The Last Motorcycle On Earth, is a dramatic series about a vintage motorcycle collector and bike builder, Conrad Mendel, as he grapples with a new world of technology that threatens to destroy his passion and way of life. This takes place in the not too distant future, where the autonomous vehicles have become the norm and there's a threat of a ban on motorcycles and eventually all human-driven transportation. Next up, we find out who's bike has died (Jim), and exactly how it came to happen. Then we catch up with Emma, who's been in training this week on Ducati's, and find out if her opinion of them has changed. Lastly, we finish up with emails and get into some debates on which is the right bike for the occasion. With Isaac, Johhny, Henry, Nak, Bagel, Liza, Miss Emma, Daniel, Bex and Naked Jim. https://www.lastmotorcycle.com Call and leave us a message at 831-291-5112 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

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