Cleveland Moto

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This is the Cleveland Mods Vs Rockers 2016 Podcast - aka a-buncha-drunks-in-a-bus It's like you're sitting right in here with us...all of us. Many very "special" guests tonight. Especially big love to Larry and Adri for big laughs. Support the showRemember folks...Ride Fast and Take Chances! check out our Youtube channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/ClevelandMoto

Zero Electric Motorcycle makes Steve into a Scofflaw. What motorcycle won't you ride....seriously... think about it. Support the showRemember folks...Ride Fast and Take Chances! check out our Youtube channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/ClevelandMoto

AMA VINTAGE DAYS!!! We've got the guys from Metal Rescue in the Bus, Larry and Adri are here from BCF Cycle and Liza and Nak are on-board from the Motorcycles and Misfits podcast....Click on the link and hold on to your beer extra tight. How We roll - There's 8 bikes in there....somewhere. Sure, I'll trade you a '84 Tri-Moto for a '72 RV125 - Both are essentially the same 2 stroke engine! Can I trade you a Ct70 and $200 for your TDM850? I guess so... Johnny Chrome does a BEERRUN! I think that was 4 cases, 3 bags of ice and snacks. This is what it looked like when we got home and unloaded...AMA VINTAGE DAYS!!!! Support the showRemember folks...Ride Fast and Take Chances! check out our Youtube channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/ClevelandMoto

https://s3.amazonaws.com/ClevelandMotoPodcast/2016+Podcasts/ClevelandMoto+Podcast127.mp3 How do you rate "test rides" or "demo days" ? Support the showRemember folks...Ride Fast and Take Chances! check out our Youtube channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/ClevelandMoto

ZERO MOTORCYCLES ARE HERE!!!!! and we couldn't be happier.... And we didn't wait long to start hoonin' around on it... Support the showRemember folks...Ride Fast and Take Chances! check out our Youtube channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/ClevelandMoto

We rode some bikes tonight.... We talk about the Honda CTX700 - Will it wheelie? I guess it will smoke the rear tire. Overall, we're not all that impressed. Sorry Honda....we usually like your stuff...but this one's pretty boring. Support the showRemember folks...Ride Fast and Take Chances! check out our Youtube channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/ClevelandMoto

Dewar's White Label Scratch Cask - Thanks Jesse! Now wait 'til McElfresh runs off the rails... This is a freestyle podcast - we're all over the place...big fun. What BTW Cam is YOUNG!!! Support the showRemember folks...Ride Fast and Take Chances! check out our Youtube channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/ClevelandMoto

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Steve has let us invade his boat!!! Tonights ride is the Moto Guzzi Roamer Support the showRemember folks...Ride Fast and Take Chances! check out our Youtube channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/ClevelandMoto

Sean Bilovecky shows up on his brand new Triumph Street Twin. We're watching the "Greasy Hands Preachers at the Spotted Owl" next week for our first "Moto and Movies" night. Cam buys a new Harley 883 Hugger - Support the showRemember folks...Ride Fast and Take Chances! check out our Youtube channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/ClevelandMoto

Tonights Podcast was fueled (and Ruined) By Stranahan's Colorado Whiskey - Wow...Delicious Support the showRemember folks...Ride Fast and Take Chances! check out our Youtube channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/ClevelandMoto

Tequila Night - Brought to you by Anejo Peligroso Reposado Black - Good Stuff! Working on Hydraulic Clutches....grrrr. But, we'll tell you what's going on. We're going to AMA Vintage Days with Nak and Liza from the Motorcycles And Misfits podcast! Support the showRemember folks...Ride Fast and Take Chances! check out our Youtube channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/ClevelandMoto

Our Friend Darren Pakravan guest stars from Chicago... Talking about his BMW airhead he's selling. Bro' Deals - if you have to ask...you probably don't deserve it. How loud is your bike? Do you neighbors approve? If you drink summer shandy in your right hand and Christmas Ale in your left hand will you explode? Support the showRemember folks...Ride Fast and Take Chances! check out our Youtube channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/ClevelandMoto

It's snowing in Mid-April - And we're not the least bit happy about it, we're well into our move-into our new shop. The official introduction of Cameron Vanderhorst from the Cammed and Tubbed podcast. He's a young fella, don't hate on him too hard. Buying a Ninja 250 on principal. Support the showRemember folks...Ride Fast and Take Chances! check out our Youtube channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/ClevelandMoto

The first Podcast from our new shop. Did somebody say "Buffer Rodeo"? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VooOQbiAneg Our Tribute to the Yamaha XS-650 The Yamaha XS650 is a mid-size motorcycle made by Yamaha Motor Company. The standard model was introduced in 1968 and produced through 1979. The "Special" cruiser model was introduced in 1978 and produced through 1985. The XS650 began with the 1955 Hosk SOHC 500 twin. After about 10 years of producing 500 twin, Hosk engineers designed a 650 cc twin. Later the Hosk company was acquired by Showa Corporation, and in 1960 Yamaha had bought Showa with Hosk's early design of 650 cc twin.[1]When the Yamaha XS 650 was launched in 1968 it had one of the most advanced engines in its class of large parallel twin motorcycles. The engine and gearboxare unit construction with the crankcase split horizontally for ease of assembly whereas almost all contemporaries in its class in 1968 are either unit construction with a vertically split crankcase or pre-unit construction with separate engine and gearbox. The cool thing about the XS-650 is you can do damn near anything with it: Scrambler Chopper Cafe Racer Off Road - Scrambler Custom ?!?! Or, the one that Johnny Chrome actually owned: Support the showRemember folks...Ride Fast and Take Chances! check out our Youtube channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/ClevelandMoto

Today we recorded our podcast on my Iphone. The big news is our friends at PORCO Lounge and Tiki Room WIN the Miami Tiki Competition! http://www.cleveland.com/entertainment/index.ssf/2016/03/porco_lounge_and_tiki_bar_wins.html Yep, I'll admit it...I like Victory Motorcycles: The Octane looks great and I think it's a better scout. Thanks to John Henry from the Ohio chapter of the Moto Guzzi National Owners Club He brought us an excellent growler of beer from http://www.chardonbrewworks.com/ The Chardon Brew Works Support the showRemember folks...Ride Fast and Take Chances! check out our Youtube channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/ClevelandMoto

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Genuine Motorcycle Company misses the beginning of the 2016 riding / selling season. http://www.scooterfile.com/oems/genuine-scooter-company/genuine-g400c-motorcycle-in-detail/ Looks like we're going to be waiting until August to test ride this fun little bike. Grrrr. Oh wait, sorry, that's a picture of a Honda CB400SS - Doesn't matter, Honda paid Shineray to build it. We're looking forward to this bike more than is rational. Support the showRemember folks...Ride Fast and Take Chances! check out our Youtube channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/ClevelandMoto

Johnny Mc is in bad shape and ends up with car trouble on top of it. The guys slip back into radio announcer voice (curses). What's do you think we're gonna see at the MC show? Is it form or function - what kind of show is this? Support the showRemember folks...Ride Fast and Take Chances! check out our Youtube channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/ClevelandMoto

It's warm in Cleveland...for a little while at least. I'm apologizing now for the Old-Timey Radio Voices...I know it gets old quick: http://www.theatlantic.com/national/archive/2015/06/that-weirdo-announcer-voice-accent-where-it-came-from-and-why-it-went-away/395141/ Here's where to get more info about the Ohio Motorcycle Show at the IX Center. http://www.motorcycleshows.com/city/ohio Look at me! I'm riding a Harley Davidson... Look at me! I'm riding an electric Harley Davidson... Look at me...I'm riding a Dryer. And having the exact same experience. This is a Ural Deco - Notice the lack of an Earles front fork. This is a Ural with the proper Earles Front fork. This is the BMW R1200C-LC It actually stands for Cruiser Luxury Custom Here's one that saw itself in a mirror and promptly killed itself. R1200C in the only way it's acceptable. The Drunken Scotsman Song...don't ever, EVER let me drive after you hear me sing this song....take my keys. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VoUV5d09JZw Yes, I bought this.... 1977 Yamaha XS650 Grape Chopper... I guess I'm gonna have to start listening to the Insane Clown Posse. Support the showRemember folks...Ride Fast and Take Chances! check out our Youtube channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/ClevelandMoto

Our Aprilia Mana 850 GT gets the full adventure / touring treatment This is what happens when an unlimited budget happens to a Honda VT750 Shadow. Can I have a discount? Ram Mount or Scam Mount? Which would you choose? The Ram Mount with the bracket that will mount it to the top of your master cylinder AND the clamps for your handlebars (so it goes BOTH ways!) $50 or so. GreatShield Bicycle Mount for your Phone / GPS around $20 or so. Since I'm not willing to replace ANOTHER iphone, I'm going with the Ram Mount. Scala Rider? Not here, I've been using this JBL/LG bluetooth wireless headset for a few months now and I really like it, Even Siri approves and seems to work well. No learning curve and it works with every helmet I own. Above is the $400 Bell Bullitt This is the Biltwell Gringo S $200 - Guess which one is a LOT quieter. Yep, those 4 little button shaped vents on the Bullitt make a ton of noise. Support the showRemember folks...Ride Fast and Take Chances! check out our Youtube channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/ClevelandMoto

Nothing like a crackling barrel fire on a nice autumn night to add the perfect ambience to the podcast. Support the showRemember folks...Ride Fast and Take Chances! check out our Youtube channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/ClevelandMoto

Ducati XDiavelS http://www.ducati.com/bikes/diavel/x_diavel_s/tech_spec.do Moto Guzzi MGX21 Flying Fortress http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/2015/11/article/guzzi-builds-a-bagger-moto-guzzi-mgx-21-flying-fortress-debuts-at-eicma/ Support the showRemember folks...Ride Fast and Take Chances! check out our Youtube channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/ClevelandMoto

We offer up our motorcycle resolutions for 2016 Phil is back in town from his California Trip... First off a big shout out to Vespa Motorsport aka http://www.scooterwest.com/ I had a great time with the Motorcycles and Misfits... The Vampires Kilt Ride through San Francisco was a blast... Each of us give our own personal Motorcycle New Years Resolutions...Then we each give New Years Resolutions for our favorite brands. Support the showRemember folks...Ride Fast and Take Chances! check out our Youtube channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/ClevelandMoto

Dustin gets the hiccups so bad he has to step away from the podcast. Ryan shows up in his whip... We discuss what we would ask for for Xmas - and what would you buy with $4000 ? Support the showRemember folks...Ride Fast and Take Chances! check out our Youtube channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/ClevelandMoto

Removing Ethanol from gasoline, the proper way to clean a carb, and prepping for winter. http://www.ozebook.com/guzzi/3x3.htm Yep, Guzzi made Army Tractors. and they were 3 wheel drive too. Harley Davidson MT500 - that didn't become the official US military motorcycle The Kawasaki KLX250 that DID become the Official US Military Motorcycle Eventually they opted for the KLR650 designated as the M1030B1 - Gas powered (as god intended). Then in the interest of NOT having a bunch of bullet un-friendly gasoline on the battlefield, they decided to go Diesel. Despite every ass-hat on the planet thinking they want one (I'm sick of hearing it already) the project failed and they all essentially died a horrible death. So there...quit talking about it. It was such a disaster Hayes Diversified Technologies doesn't even exist anymore. Nuff said. If you want a diesel motorcycle, you're not fascinating or clever or the first person to think about it. Even these guys couldn't make it work. Diaphragm Carbs - Yep, you're boned. You can't fix it, you're gonna have to buy another one. You know who you are...I've been to your website...you totally did this just to move that thing along on Craigslist...you're the devil and you should be punished. Oh, then I found a website that claims to make rebuild kits for these things. http://jbmindustries.com/Keihin_diaphragm.html EPOXY FOR EMERGENCY PURPOSES ONLY - srsly. De-Ethanol Your Gasoline!!! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OsCGSUO-5JU USE THIS LINK TO FIND NON-ETHANOL FUEL: http://pure-gas.org/ Here's the whole article on how to make it happen: http://www.mcnews.com/mcn/technical/2012decethanol.pdf Support the showRemember folks...Ride Fast and Take Chances! check out our Youtube channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/ClevelandMoto

We go around the room and each discuss a bike we love and a bike we hate and the reasons why for each. What do you do when you see the word URGENT along with a Check engine or Warning light? Johnny Chrome What is your FAVORITE motorcycle? He's sticking to what he actually owns - Any shovelhead 4 speed with a swingarm. It's a pretty versatile machine....you could do what you see up there or down here.... What does Johnny Chrome Hate? Anything from China apparently: But he also doesn't care much for the Yamaha GTS1000 with the trick center hub steering... Steve really, really loves the BMW R5 - Yep, we completely agree with you; But, he also LOVES himself a PC800 (so do I) What does Steve hate....? This oughta be good..... Honda CM400C - yep, for all the reasons listed...The CX650C is pretty awful too. Chris Smith cheated and brought a whole list Mrs. Smith grabbed off the internet...but what is worthy on the list is the Gilera Rondine Supercharged What do you hate, Chris? The Suzuki / Wankel Rotary RE5 Dustin LOVES - LOVES - LOVES: The Honda GT650 Hawk And he absolutely HATES the Misfit 250: With a runner up being ANY Sportster !?!? C'mon...even this one.... It's pretty cool - Phil's Favorite Motorcycle is: The KJ Henderson Art Deco from 1936 My Least favorite Motorcycle is the Yamaha Venture Royal Star - Ever wonder where the name Royal Star came from? Well, this is it. I HATE THIS MOTORCYCLE. Paul Smart Replica Ducatis are Lovely, but they hurt my body. I've learned that my practical favorite bike is the one already in my Garage....I love my GB500 Dustin and I are in agreement that a rational bike to lust after is the Moto Guzzi Griso 1200 in the Tenni Livery: Support the showRemember folks...Ride Fast and Take Chances! check out our Youtube channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/ClevelandMoto

Chatting about the Zainesville Guzzi Meet and tips on touring. SQUIRREL!!! Is this a good deal or an albatross of parts? How much rain can you handle? Is this what you need to keep dry? Or are you further off with something more reasonable like this? The Bates Clipper Fairing The Vetter Liberator Fairing Cops shouldn't be allowed to pull over scooters with a milk crate on the back! Smear the Queer - take that Google spiders!!! START TIME & PLACE 2015-09-27 11.30 Sterle's Country House at the Bier Garden, 1401 East 55th Street, Cleveland, Ohio 44103DEPARTURE TIME 12.30FINISH LOCATION Sterle's Country House at the Bier Garden, 1401 East 55th Street, Cleveland, Ohio 44103REGROUP POINTSCha Pizza & Spirits, 7524 Father Frascati, Cleveland, Ohio 44102 Support the showRemember folks...Ride Fast and Take Chances! check out our Youtube channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/ClevelandMoto

Lithium Batteries - can they really take the POWER that your bike is putting out? Optimate makes an excellent device for checking your battery in both a running and cranking state, and it's not expensive. For $39 you can buy this guage and eliminate all doubt. If you want a Charger you can use on just about any battery, I strongly recommend the Optimate 4 for Non-commercial use. This will resurrect a battery that is on the way out. Charging at over 14.4 Volts ? Even for a little while? OUTLAW RIDAZ - Here's an article from the Cleveland Scene Magazine: http://www.clevescene.com/cleveland/on-the-road-with-the-wheelie-kings-of-cleveland/Content?oid=4572106 OPERATION RABBIT hopes to curb their enthusiasms... http://www.clevescene.com/scene-and-heard/archives/2015/09/29/operation-rabbit-attempts-to-crack-down-on-cleveland-dirt-bikers Support the showRemember folks...Ride Fast and Take Chances! check out our Youtube channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/ClevelandMoto

I promise at some point we do actually start talking about motorcycles. This is a PainKiller Ingredients2 oz Pusser’s Rum 4 oz pineapple juice 1 oz orange juice 1 oz cream of coconut Fresh grated nutmegDirectionsAdd liquid ingredients to a cocktail shaker and shake vigorously. Pour into a big glass or goblet filled with ice. Grate fresh nutmeg on top and enjoy! Shane comes over with his extremely phallic gas line head... 12 Dogs Of Christmas is the beer of the night.... BTW - is this a motorcycle podcast? Sorry, sometimes we get distracted.... Support the showRemember folks...Ride Fast and Take Chances! check out our Youtube channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/ClevelandMoto

Welcome Luke (SparkyMoto) and The new Genuine G400C, Welcome to Luke; Here's the Ad we used to hire Johnny Chrome and Luke: -Motorcycle mechanic needed for 13 year old shop with locations on the east and west side of town. -You must have actual experience with vintage Japanese motorcycles and be able to prove it. -You will be asked to bring in your small tool box (rally box). -You will be asked to perform a basic mechanical service to our standards to assess your skills. -We are not looking for someone who "has always dreamed of working on Harleys" yes, you may work on the occasional HD, but the vast majority of bikes we work on are from Japan and other places. -Don't bother if your idea of a custom build is $5000 worth of accessories that you bolted on "all by yourself". -We are not looking for "Ricky Rocket" types, stretched swingarms and nitrous is great for the track, but it's not what we do. -If you just put a power commander on your 'Busa and now it's Hella Fast...we commend you, but you probably want to look elsewhere. We're looking for a guy who can do 8 billable hours of work in an 8 hour day. We're not here to train you, we don't need an apprentice, nobody is here to hold your hand. Motorcycle license REQUIRED ! Luke's Motorcycle kicks much ass, and basically got him hired: The Genuine G400C On the left is a Honda CB450 on the Right is the G400C Here's the Mash 400cc Von Dutch edition. It's Called the MASH 400 in England: http://www.mashmotorcycles.co.uk/ OH BOY - Harley Davidson actually has the D.B. Edition - Finally, truth in Advertising. FXDB - Dyna Bob? or Douche Bag? Hello Sir, You seem like the right guy for a Harley D-B. Fuck Yeah!!!! D-B Power!!!! Fluid Film is 100% Pressed Sheep - We recommend it for anything you don't want to dissolve in the salt / slush. http://www.fluid-film.com/ Ducati Unveils the Sixty2 400cc Scrambler (as shown with factory skateboard holder) TW200 makes an excellent adventure bike: I'm getting a Garage Lift - There will not be so much space in MY garage. This winter I'll be working on CT-70's Honda VTR250 - Go Camaro - Miami Style Was there ever a more Miami Vice paintjob? Support the showRemember folks...Ride Fast and Take Chances! check out our Youtube channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/ClevelandMoto

We've got a hell of crew in the garage today: Dustin, James, Merritt, Phil and Johnny Chrome. Very spirited conversation and as usual, we're all over the place...Merritt always fires things up. The Rusty Buckeye challenge is coming up in a few months. We discuss more details plus Phil has some titled $500 bikes to offer anyone interested in joining https://www.facebook.com/events/1441664859475965/ This is what the Mustang motorcycle looks like: Chris Smith does a call-in to tell us about crashing his Moto Guzzi in West Virginia. His knee is buggered up, but the bike is fine. Lane Splitting? Tail Gating? Getting sprayed with winshield washer fluid....maybe i'd better slow my roll. And Vintage Top Gear - Lambretta Vs. Ferrari F40 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQZZHKMJ9RQ Support the showRemember folks...Ride Fast and Take Chances! check out our Youtube channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/ClevelandMoto

Is riding a vintage bike for you or should you just go with a vintage looking bike.? Bay River Avon Skin Heads - McElfresh models it well. http://cleveland.craigslist.org/mcy/5158479073.html Rare (not many of them here) does not Equal Valuable. $8800 on Craigslist. This is our friend Gene, and he's got a damn good point about how something is built is more important than where it comes from. You should buy things from him. He's a straight up dude, and won't waste your time. http://scootersoriginali.com So, would you ride a Chinese Motorcycle? What if it looked like this? Support the showRemember folks...Ride Fast and Take Chances! check out our Youtube channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/ClevelandMoto

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Can you live with just one motorcycle? And, what does time destroy when a motorcycle is left to sit for long periods.Support the showRemember folks...Ride Fast and Take Chances! check out our Youtube channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/ClevelandMoto

We cover cheap to damn near free bikes you can find. Plus, we get a call in from an Alaskan listener who is currently touring across the U.S. on his motorcycle.Support the showRemember folks...Ride Fast and Take Chances! check out our Youtube channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/ClevelandMoto

We heard the Louisville Vintage Motorworks campsite at this years AMA vintage days was where the party was so we rolled over in the bus to record this podcast. They did not disappoint. Support the showRemember folks...Ride Fast and Take Chances! check out our Youtube channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/ClevelandMoto

Phil returns from a double dose of rally weekends and has plenty of stories to share.Support the showRemember folks...Ride Fast and Take Chances! check out our Youtube channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/ClevelandMoto

For this podcast not one but TWO Aprillia Maha's showed up in the driveway. We discuss this very interesting bike in detail complete with ride reports. Also this weekend is the Mid Ohio Challenge! We shore up the details on how to enter. Also we display how oblivious we are as to what episode number we are actually on. Support the showRemember folks...Ride Fast and Take Chances! check out our Youtube channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/ClevelandMoto