Podcast 646: Seemed Like A Good Idea At The Time

Misti Hurst is a masterclass columnist for Motorcycle Mojo Magazine (Canada) and Adventure Bike Rider Magazine (UK), where she has built a long-standing reputation for insightful, in-depth writing on motorcycle technique, travel, and adventure. Over two decades, she has written more than 250 articles, curating a vast body of work that now forms the foundation of her upcoming five-book series, Life in the Fast Lane. The first volume captures her experiences as a California Superbike School (CSS) coach, offering a deep dive into high-performance riding techniques and the lessons learned from training riders worldwide. She was one of the few women to compete professionally in AMA Supersport and Formula Extreme and made history in 2008 as the first female to qualify and race in the 600 Supersport class at Daytona International Raceway. As a pioneer in the sport, Misti has dedicated her career to breaking barriers for women in motorcycling and action sports. She actively mentors and inspires the next generation of female riders, including her teenage daughter, while coaching her son, Ashton Parker, and other young motorcycle racers. She is deeply committed to fostering confidence and skill in girls and women through her coaching, writing, and speaking. Beyond the racetrack, Misti is a PMBIA Level 1-certified mountain bike coach, guiding riders on North Vancouver’s world-renowned trails. She also has worked with some of North America's fastest young motorcycle racers, including the late Peter Lenz, which also gives her first-hand experience of tragedy in sport and has heavily influenced her writing, speaking and coaching endeavours. With Liza, Stumpy John, Scottie, Naked Jim and Bagel. https://mistihurst.com/ Join our Discord at discord.gg/hpRZcucHCT www.motorcyclesandmisfits.com motorcyclesandmisfits@gmail.com www.patreon.com/motorcyclesandmisfits www.zazzle.com/store/recyclegarage www.youtube.com/channel/UC3wKZSP0J9FBGB79169ciew adifferentagenda.com/products/the-lost-tribe-25 www.leodescapes.com/ breakingawayadventures.com/misfits-rally-vol-3 motorcyclesandmisfits.com/shop

9 Maalis 2h 2min

Liza took the beginner riding class and had to unlearn how to ride, and then relearn the basic building blocks of controlling a bike. It's a lot harder as an adult, which is why teaching kids proper riding technique is the best was to go. In fact, Mike has been teaching his daughter Freya to ride, and found it best to get professional instruction, which is how he found Hawk Mazzotta's school. https://www.hawkmazzottamotocamp.com/ Freya shares her experiences riding, Hawk talks about his racing career, and his love for teaching kids and adults of all ages. With Liza, Neil, Scottie, Miss Emma, Freya, Mikey 3 Times, Sophia and Bagel. www.s100.com/ https://adifferentagenda.com/products/the-lost-tribe-25 www.leodescapes.com/ breakingawayadventures.com/misfits-rally-vol-3 motorcyclesandmisfits.com/shop Join our Discord at discord.gg/hpRZcucHCT www.motorcyclesandmisfits.com motorcyclesandmisfits@gmail.com www.patreon.com/motorcyclesandmisfits www.zazzle.com/store/recyclegarage www.youtube.com/channel/UC3wKZSP0J9FBGB79169ciew

2 Maalis 2h 2min

Spring has sprung, at least it felt like it today with the beautiful weather. Breaking Away Matt joins us to talk about the upcoming Misfits Rally April 3-6. https://breakingawayadventures.com/misfits-rally-vol-3. Jim ventured out on some dirt roads on the back side of Big Sur, and shares his ride report. And of course riding on dirt roads can leave your bike dirty, so we are joined by Steve Gay from S100, who makes cleaning products engineered for motorcycles. He shares the history of S100, starting with Doctor Wack, who created the formula to clean his kids dirtbikes. He also talks about how the formula is designed to not be harmful to alloys, rubber, plastic, paint and all the other surfaces typically found on motorcycles. If you'd like to try it yourself, enter our contest to win an S100 cleaning kit. Send us a pic of your dirty bike to Motorcyclesandmisfits@gmail.com. Next up, we talk about the latest Common Tread video, which deserves and award of some kind. And lastly, Neil talks about a dark subject, and then we finish with listener emails. With Liza, Miss Emma, Neil, Scottie, Jim and Bagel. https://www.s100.com/ www.leodescapes.com/ breakingawayadventures.com/misfits-rally-vol-3 motorcyclesandmisfits.com/shop Join our Discord at discord.gg/hpRZcucHCT www.motorcyclesandmisfits.com motorcyclesandmisfits@gmail.com www.patreon.com/motorcyclesandmisfits www.zazzle.com/store/recyclegarage www.youtube.com/channel/UC3wKZSP0J9FBGB79169ciew

23 Helmi 2h 4min

Want to go on a motorcycle tour? Then Emma and Cat have got a trip for you. The Dolomites, Tuscany, Pyrenees or the Julian Alps are all going to be good bets for great roads and great food. And to sweeten the pot, a coach from Yamaha Champions Riding School will be on the trip to give you tips and feedback on your riding skills. Keith from YCRS joins us to talk about becoming a better rider, and the skills needed to ride like a champion on these amazing trips. With Miss Emma, Stumpy John, Mycah, Charley, Cat, Brian, Henry, Dima and Bagel. https://ridelikeachampion.com/ https://www.leodescapes.com/ breakingawayadventures.com/misfits-rally-vol-3 motorcyclesandmisfits.com/shop Join our Discord at discord.gg/hpRZcucHCT www.motorcyclesandmisfits.com motorcyclesandmisfits@gmail.com www.patreon.com/motorcyclesandmisfits www.zazzle.com/store/recyclegarage www.youtube.com/channel/UC3wKZSP0J9FBGB79169ciew

16 Helmi 1h 53min

It's that time of year where we head to Vegas for the AimExpo. This is an industry expo where you can see new bikes, parts, products, manufacturers, organizations and anything else you can think of that is involved in the motorcycle industry. Its a place to network, see old friends, and talk to industry experts all under one roof. We love it especially because of the access to people who can answer all of our questions, and we have a lot of them. Liza talks to Ollie from Oset bikes, an electric trials bike company that makes bikes for every age and size. Emma and Liza talk to John at KTM, and find out what we truly can expect in the future for them, and put to rest the rumors of their demise. Liza talks to Jason at Cometic Gaskets, and finds out what the latest technology in gaskets is and how it works. Phil and Liza talk to Chris at Moto Morini about their latest offerings of bikes, which truly reflect their Italian heritage and design. This is definitely a brand you should be checking out. Jim and Scottie talk to Matt at Cruz Tools, and learn more about these tool sets that are not just brand, but model specific. Scottie and Junky talk to Ted at Blaster, who makes products you know like PB Blaster, Metal Rescue and Gunk. They've developed a complete line of products for motor sports, as well as a new spray bottle cap that's exactly what we needed. Emma talks to Jose at MV Agusta about their future after being sold by KTM, as well as their line of bikes that may well be the sexiest motorcycles you can buy. Craig talks to Clinton at Battery Tender about how important battery maintenance is, as well as the wide array of chargers they sell and the advantages each one has. And lastly we record at the One Show, give a recap of the event, and talk about each of our favorite bikes there. With Liza, Miss Emma, Craigzilla, Naked Jim, Scottie, Junky, Mike and Chris. breakingawayadventures.com/misfits-rally-vol-3 motorcyclesandmisfits.com/shop Join our Discord at discord.gg/hpRZcucHCT www.motorcyclesandmisfits.com motorcyclesandmisfits@gmail.com www.patreon.com/motorcyclesandmisfits www.zazzle.com/store/recyclegarage www.youtube.com/channel/UC3wKZSP0J9FBGB79169ciew

9 Helmi 2h 2min

So many things to discuss, and so little time. Here's a menu of our topics this week: Naked ride report, free gear for natural disaster survivors, KTM is alive, Ebikes are doomed, Mecum auction is a sign of the recession, 2 strokes are back, choosing the right Evel Knievel outfit, Misfits Rally 2025, Scotty is crazy not crazy and more. Join us for this free form discussion about all things motorcycles. With Liza, Miss Emma, Scotty, Neil and Bagel. https://breakingawayadventures.com/misfits-rally-vol-3 motorcyclesandmisfits.com/shop Join our Discord at discord.gg/hpRZcucHCT www.motorcyclesandmisfits.com motorcyclesandmisfits@gmail.com www.patreon.com/motorcyclesandmisfits www.zazzle.com/store/recyclegarage www.youtube.com/channel/UC3wKZSP0J9FBGB79169ciew

2 Helmi 2h

On this week's motorcycle podcast we get an update from the 2nd Annual Misfits Desert Hare rally in the Mojave. From paint balls in the Adam's apple to broken radiators fun was had by all. Then, Donovan Corbett from Big Sur Motorcycle Adventures, along with Jeromy and Holli, regale us with stories of their motorcycle exploits in Vietnam. We also discuss today's repairs in the Recycle Garage. Featuring Miss Emma, Stumpy John, Naked Jim, Bagel, Scottie, Mikey Three Times, Furosia Freya, Donovan, Joshua, Holli and Jeromy.

26 Tammi 1h 57min

The One Motorcycle Show in Portland is one of our favorite events that we attend every year. So when they announced they were heading to Vegas and coinciding with the AimExpo, we were all types of excited. Thor and Tori Drake join us to talk about the past 15 years of One Shows, how the Vegas Show came to be, and what we can expect in the future. Joining them are 4 bike builders from Las Vegas who have taking a big role in bringing the One Show to their city. We can expect the perfect blend of bikes, food, art and music with a touch of Portland and L.A. done Vegas style. Join us Feb 7-8 for this not to miss event. With Liza, Miss Emma, Bagel, Thor, Tori, Christian, Mike, Steve and Tara. https://www.the1moto.com/ https://motorcyclesandmisfits.com/shop Join our Discord at discord.gg/hpRZcucHCT www.motorcyclesandmisfits.com motorcyclesandmisfits@gmail.com www.patreon.com/motorcyclesandmisfits www.zazzle.com/store/recyclegarage www.youtube.com/channel/UC3wKZSP0J9FBGB79169ciew

19 Tammi 2h 2min