Podcast 465: Becoming a Better Rider

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 recyclemotorcyclegarage@gmail.com www.patreon.com/motorcyclesandmisfits

2 Maalis 20201h 59min

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 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

24 Helmi 20201h 55min

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

17 Helmi 20201h 28min

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=IwAR2tsfDQQUIyNLBWNFs_V8JgE-15qCQQBbAtchK5fBh32BwUupHgr2TQtsg With Liza, Austin, Morgan, Brandon and Nak. 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

10 Helmi 20202h 4min

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

3 Helmi 20202h 7min

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

27 Tammi 20201h 57min

This week on our motorcycle podcast we talk about ABS trouble shooting, new bikes, the early days, more chinese parts, a new game, and interview with Mark and Nancy from Mimi and Moto, a WRWR update, congrats Ricky Brabec, and we read emails in funny accents. Oh yeah, Jim went dirtbiking in the snow and encountered a bit of a scare. Lets see, what else.....Oh yeah! Emma wet her pants. With Liza, Henry, Isaiah, Bagel, Miss Emma, Gemma, Nathan, Nak 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

20 Tammi 20201h 56min

This week on our motorcycle podcast we share some of our favorite vloggers, bloggers and youtube channels. We have found some fascinating, entertaining and informative channels on you tube and social media, so we wanted to share them with you. And we are joined be Jacqui Van Ham of the Choppertown Daily Moto News. She is always on top of the moto news and topics, and calls in to share some of the latest with us. We also share some Africa Twin updates, Jim finds what may be the finest dirt road in all the lands, and we answer some emails in funny accents. But most importantly, we answer the question: Can you put a cat fez on a dog? With Liza, Henry, Nak, Bagel, Miss Emma, Misa, Rose, Raymond 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

13 Tammi 20201h 55min