Motorcycles & Misfits

This week on our motorcycle podcast we are all over the place. Or, you could say that we covered a lot of things. So here's the bullet points. Handsome Asians, a desert ride, Rawhyde Adventure, Robb Talbot is Cool, Mark is going to depart on an epic adventure, Brake Free is almost funded, the Modobag proves that anything with handlebars is cool, the DMV still sucks but AAA rocks, Clear Creek is moving forward, and there were lots of crashes in the last MotoGP race. With Liza, Nak, Naked Jim, Bagel, Mark and Bex. www.zazzle.com/recyclegarage/products 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 [email protected]

This week on our motorcycle podcast, we find out who got a new bike. #10 in fact. We also catch up on progress with bikes, including a couple of people who discovered they need an engine rebuild. Which brings us to our topic today: Rebuilding Your Engine. Taking on a big project like this can be fun, or it can be daunting and frustrating. We've learned our lessons through the years, and are here to share our experience with you. We talk about the four big things to make it an easy and successful job: Workspace, money, time and tools. Lastly, we finish up with listener emails, including a funny one from Sheila about a father who thinks he can ride and his son, who's figured out he can't. With Liza, Bagel, Bex, Andy, Miss Emma, Naked Jim, Henry, Nak, Electric Terry and Zach. www.zazzle.com/recyclegarage/products 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 [email protected]

This week on our motorcycle podcast, we hear from Emma who attended the last Clubmans All British Bike Show. We also talk about some of the latest projects in the garage, including a pesky Nighthawk 250 that keeps breaking and losing it's exhaust studs. For more than a year we've been trying to solve this mystery, and Emma thinks she's figured it out. Then we get into our main topic, which is "Big Ideas". We've all got them. Some of us just talk about them and some of us are making them happen. And Terry might prove us all wrong that his is not crazy. You be the judge. Next up, we read a Craigslist ad that deserves an Emmy or Oscar, or.........shit. We really need to come up with awards for well written ads. I'll ad that to my big ideas list. Then we finish with listener emails, that bring up subjects like "Does a bike have a soul?" and "Maybe Google translator doesn't always work" and my favorite, "Ouch, I broke my knee!" With Liza, Isaac, Bagel, Nak, Bex, Naked Jim, Charley, Mycah, Miss Emma, Electric Terry and Henry. www.zazzle.com/recyclegarage/products 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 [email protected]

This week on our motorcycle podcast, Liza is out and the Misfits are running the show. We start with a report of who got what done, and find out who showed up on a new bike. We get an update from our man on the street, Matt Harris of 40Cal Customs, who is racing down at Daytona Bike Week. Then we talk with Stephanie Yue, who is a long distance scooter rider, who has ridden over 60,000 miles across N. America by Vespa. She has managed to create the life many of us wish we could have, working while on her grand tour. Lastly, we finish up with listener emails, including one by Mark, who happens to be sitting in for the recording. With Bagel, Nak, Michael, Mark, Emma, Stephanie, Moustafah, Jeremy and Evan. http://250superhero.blogspot.com/ www.zazzle.com/recyclegarage/products Call and leave us a message at 831-291-5112 Go to motorcyclesandmisfits.com to find the links to our Facebook, Instagram, Youtube, Patreon and more. And send us an email at [email protected]

This week on our motorcycle podcast, Liza recounts the joys and horrors of riding a scooter with sidecar in Dallas. Next up, the group discusses the code to loaning and borrowing motorcycles, and a couple people share their stories of when this has gone terribly wrong. We talk about the recent news of a motorcycle gang on the freeway in San Francisco, who pulled a driver from his car and beat him. Sound familiar? Well, what does this mean for the rest of us bikers, and is there anything we can do about it? Lastly, we read some listener emails and try to hand out some sage advice. With Liza, Bagel, Naked Jim, Nak, Kyle, Douglas, Emma, Kat, Mycah and Charley. https://www.zazzle.com/recyclegarage/products Call and leave us a message at 831-291-5112 Go to motorcyclesandmisfits.com to find the links to our Facebook, Instagram, Youtube, Patreon and more. And send us an email at [email protected]

This week on our motorcycle podcast we hear from Douglas and Kat, who attended Can Akkaya's cornering school class. There' were everything from supermotos, sportbikes, Harleys and even a Goldwing. We can't wait to take some more of these classes and hone our riding skills. Next up we hear from racer Deion Campbell of DC Racing. He's entering his 2nd year racing in the Motoamerica 600 SS Championship. He's got the skills and support, now all he needs is money. Lastly, we catch up on listener emails. With Liza, Naked Jim, Bagel, Douglas, Nak, Emma, Kat, Deion, Bill, Gary, Charley and Mycah. https://www.superbike-coach.com/ https://www.facebook.com/deioncampbellracing/ https://www.gofundme.com/3fuvg1c Call and leave us a message at 831-291-5112 Go to motorcyclesandmisfits.com to find the links to our Facebook, Instagram, Youtube, Patreon and more. And send us an email at [email protected]

This week on our motorcycle podcast, we talk about engines. All kinds of engines. Singles, twins, triples, fours and even a five. Yes, there was a five cylinder bike. So why so many types of engines? What are the advantages and disadvantages of each? And what about the carbs? How many carbs do you need for all of those cylinders? We cover it all. But first we catch up on our recent ride, and who got new bikes. Lastly, we finish with listener emails. With Liza, Nak, Andy, Naked Jim, Miss Emma, Bagel, Isaac and Gary. Call and leave us a message at 831-291-5112 Go to motorcyclesandmisfits.com to find the links to our Facebook, Instagram, Youtube, Patreon and more. And send us an email at [email protected]

We bring to you the special One Moto Show Cast. Douglas and Jim attended the show in Portland, celebrating it's 8th year. It's an amazing show, gathering custom bikes, artists, food, music and racing all under one roof. They spoke to many people, including builder Matt Harris, show organizer Thor Drake, podcast listeners, and even Nak makes an appearance. If you ever get a chance to attend, this is a one of a kind event that you really have to experience. http://the1moto.com/ Call and leave us a message at 831-291-5112 Go to motorcyclesandmisfits.com to find the links to our Facebook, Instagram, Youtube, Patreon and more. And send us an email at [email protected]

This week on our motorcycle podcast we are joined by Alex and Ian from Brake Free Tech. They have created a helmet mounted brake light like no other on the market. I've often wondered why high viz helmets and vests, headlight modulators and other visibility aids aren't more common. I think it's because they either aren't cool, cost too much, or are too complicated to install. This may be the product that solves all those problems. We also read some listener emails and answer some questions, do a Craigslist Porn Pick, and catch up with what everyone's been up to this past week. With Liza, Bagel, Isaac, Douglas, Nak, Emma, Alex, Ian, Kat, Lucas, Charley, Jon Dalton and Naked Jim. http://www.brakefreetech.com/ https://www.instagram.com/brakefreetech/ Call and leave us a message at 831-291-5112 Go to motorcyclesandmisfits.com to find the links to our Facebook, Instagram, Youtube, Patreon and more. And send us an email at [email protected]

This week on our motorcycle podcast, we manage to have survived the storms without washing away, unlike many of our roads. But that doesn't stop people from coming out and spending a day wrenching and riding. And that includes a visit from baby Freya, who made her visit to the garage at just 3 days old. We hear from our guests, Paolo, Erik and Frank from the Handsome Asians Motorcycle Club. They have made some great motorcycle movies and shorts, as well as their web series of the same name. I would describe their show as equal parts motorcycle maintenance, guest interviews and scripted comedy with a sprinkle of Pee Wee's Playhouse and Spinal Tap. We also have a call from Carl Reese, who has an announcement about a new world record he is setting out to beat. Listen and enjoy. With Liza, Emma, Bagel, Nak, Isaac, Frank, Paolo, Erik, Jon and Charley. https://www.facebook.com/handsomeasiansmc/ https://www.facebook.com/dirtbagdocumentary2/ Call and leave us a message at 831-291-5112 Go to https://www.motorcyclesandmisfits.com to find the links to our Facebook, Instagram, Youtube, Patreon and more. And send us an email at [email protected]

We're coming at you with another special episode. We interviewed Matt Harris of 40Cal Customs in Tennessee. Matt is a skilled fabricator building different styles of bikes with a touch of southern style. He works with his dad and buddies in his backyard shop, and has an amazing eye for detail. He built this beautiful flat tracker, that he'll be showing and racing at the One Show in Portland. With Liza, Mike, Nak and Naked Jim. http://www.fortycal.com/ Call and leave us a message at 831-291-5112 Go to motorcyclesandmisfits.com to find the links to our Facebook, Instagram, Youtube, Patreon and more. And send us an email at [email protected]

This week on our motorcycle podcast we are joined by Poll Brown and Tiffany Camhi. Poll is the man behind the Dirtbag Challenge, a low rent chopper build off that we attend every year. It's hard to accurately describe this event. It's like the mosh pit of bike shows, and is an event that needs to be experienced. Contestants have a limited budget and a short amount of time to build a bike that can endure a lengthy road trip. Poll has a long history with motorcycles, and we learn all about this mysterious man in the striped sweater, including what his UTB bike is. Tiffany is a reporter who experienced the Dirtbag Challenge up close by riding along on the 200 mile journey, while getting to know Poll and the other builders along the way. Like many people who attend this event, she has been inspired to build her own budget chopper. With Liza, Bagel, Nak, Douglas, Mike, Emma, Tiffany, Poll, Mycah, Naked Jim, Charley and the peanut gallery. https://www.facebook.com/DirtbagChallenge/ http://www.dirtbagchallenge.com/ https://ww2.kqed.org/arts/2016/12/16/dirtbag-challenge-shows-what-two-wheels-a-wrench-and-your-wits-can-do/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m6GB-s1ib5g Call and leave us a message at 831-291-5112 Go to motorcyclesandmisfits.com to find the links to our Facebook, Instagram, Youtube, Patreon and more. And send us an email at [email protected]

This week on our motorcycle podcast we are joined by the wonderful and amazing Carolyn Sells. She grew up in a family with a dad who rode and raced motorcycles, in a life that will make most of us envious. She carried on the family tradition and got into racing herself, and taking it all the way to be the first woman to win a race on the Isle of Man’s Mountain Course. She took the honors in the Manx GP Ultra-lightweight class, and is still very much a part of the Manx GP. With Emma, Yuri, Liza and Naked Jim. https://www.facebook.com/CarolynnSellsRacing/ Call and leave us a message at 831-291-5112 Go to motorcyclesandmisfits.com to find the links to our Facebook, Instagram, Youtube, Patreon and more. And send us an email at [email protected]

This week on our motorcycle podcast, we've got a small group and a lot to talk about. This week was the Vampire's Naked Ride, and not everyone made it to the end. Liza struggles to understand why anyone would want to spend a lot of money to soup up their big twin, scooter or any bike that isn't intended for the track. Shout out to the Loud Pipes podcast for making Liza say "Why, but why?" We play a new version of What's It Worth. Lucas lets loose and tells us what bikes he would send to the crusher. We finish up with listener emails. With Liza, Nak, Bagel, Emma, Lucas, Alex, Isaac and Charley. Call and leave us a message at 831-291-5112 Go to motorcyclesandmisfits.com to find the links to our Facebook, Instagram, Youtube, Patreon and more. And send us an email at [email protected]

It's time for another Emma's History Hole, and this one is with the amazing and wonderful Elspeth Beard. She was the first woman to ride around the world on a motorcycle. It's 30 years later, and she's still riding. She's shares some great stories and answers all of our questions. But more than that, she's an inspiration for everyone. So get out there and ride! With Emma, Naked Jim and Liza. Go to motorcyclesandmisfits.com to find the links to our Facebook, Instagram, Youtube, Patreon and more. And send us an email at [email protected] or all and leave us a message at 831-291-5112

This week on our motorcycle podcast we we find out who got a free bike and got it running in a short time. Winning! Liza talks about her progress on the Concours, Charley explains why his 50cc scooter is more dangerous than his sport bike, and Emma rips the head off of a Nighthawk 250. We share a great Craigslist Pornpic, and then everyone states what bikes they would like to see go to the crusher. Next up, we get into a conversation about performance bikes being to dangerous for the roads, and what the future holds performance wise. Lastly we finish with emails and announcements. With Liza, Bagel, Mike, Naked Jim, Nak, Charley, Douglas and Isaac. Call and leave us a message at 831-291-5112 Go to motorcyclesandmisfits.com to find the links to our Facebook, Instagram, Youtube, Patreon and more. And send us an email at [email protected]

This week on our motorcycle podcast we cover a bunch of topics. Where to begin...... We find out who got their project bikes running and on the road. Isaac wins the bonehead of the week award. Craig talks about his new motorcycle riding school. Liza explains the new euro bike tariff that stems from the beef trade dispute. Doug talks about finding out that two of his bikes had been stolen in the night. Naked Jim shares stories from his dirt biking trip to the Mojave Desert with his son. We finish up with some great listener emails. With Liza, Douglas, Bagel, Naked Jim, Craig, Nak, Isaac, Emma, Kat, Jake, Quiet Matt, Charley Jon, Jeremy, Duncan and Becks. Call and leave us a message at 831-291-5112 Go to motorcyclesandmisfits.com to find the links to our Facebook, Instagram, Youtube, Patreon and more. And send us an email at [email protected]

This week on our motorcycle podcast, Liza talks about her new project bike, and how she's going to make the Concours into a cruiser. Next up, Emma talks about AMA Hall Of Famer Bessie Stringfield. An amazing black woman who rode her bike around the country back in the 1930's, when many places still did not accept black people. Then Liza shares a story about a triple amputee doctor who gives back to the man who modified a bike for him to ride. We cover emails and answer some good questions, Nak shares a lesson he learned while working on his bike, and then things go off the rails and get a little weird. With Liza, Bagel, Isaac, Nak, Naked Jim, Emma and Charlie. Call and leave us a message at 831-291-5112 Recycle Santa Cruz Facebook page Recycle Santa Cruz on YouTube Patreon Motorcycles & Misfits [email protected]

This week on our motorcycle podcast, we wrap up the year and reflect on what an amazing time we've had. We go around .and ask people what some of their favorite memories have been. We are joined by some of our favorite podcasts: The Motorcycle Men, Wingman's Garage, Cleveland Moto and Creative Riding, who tell us what to expect from them in the new year. Then we close the show out with the report from our Misfits Awards Party. Listen in and find out who won the biggest balls award. With Liza, Nak, Emma, Mike, Mary and Andy. http://www.motorcyclemen.us/ http://www.wingmansgarage.com/ http://clevelandmoto.blogspot.com/ http://creative-riding.com/WPMaster/podcast/ Call and leave us a message at 831-291-5112 Recycle Santa Cruz Facebook page Recycle Santa Cruz on YouTube Patreon Motorcycles & Misfits [email protected]

This week on our motorcycle podcast we have a lively crew. We hear from Mike and Dom who went to the David Mann Chopper Fest down in Ventura. We also share which Misfit got a new bike and crashed it the same weekend. Then we get to know Dom from merry old England, who is visiting us after starting his own custom electric motorcycle business. And we can't talk electric bikes without Electric Terry in the house. We also brought in electric vehicle guru Luke Workman, who fascinates the group with stories about some of his electric powered deathtraps, one of which our own Douglas almost killed people on. With Liza, Dom, Luke, Naked Jim, Jake, Mike 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 [email protected] Check out Dom's bike at http://www.unionmotion.com/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NCpzXIPXdAQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lnGvSEcldzQ