Podcast 425: Dad Bods, Dad Jokes and Dad Bikes

This week on our motorcycle podcast we diagnose two bikes with the same problem; a weak battery. We also find out who got crushed by their bike in this weeks Bonehead of the Day. Then Kat and Charley share their experiences at a recent track day while Liza interjects some stories with little relevance. Next up it's Game Time! Play along in this round of Suzuki, Scooby Doo Villian or Mafia Hitman. Lastly we share some recent news and read listener emails. With Liza, Douglas, Naked Jim, Nak, Isaac, Emma, Kat, Quiet Matt, Charley, Mycah 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 recyclemotorcyclegarage@gmail.com

19 Sep 20161h 35min

The future is here, the future is now. I know we keep saying this with every electric motorcycle we talk about, but we saved the best for last. This week on our motorcycle podcast we are joined by Richard Hatfield, founder and CEO of Lightning Motors. The Lightning LS-218 is an electric superbike that has set records at Bonneville Salt Flats and Pikes Peak. This bike is making amazing numbers in speed, horsepower and torque. We talk with Richard about the awesome bikes he had growing up, and how he decided to build the worlds fastest production motorcycle. We are also joined by Loz Blain of New Atlas who test rode the bike and lived to tell the tale. Read the article and watch the video. It's worth it. With Liza, Zach, Nak, Kat, Isaac, Electric Terry, Emma, Richard, Loz, Douglas, Charley, Micah, Michael and the peanut gallery. http://lightningmotorcycle.com/ http://newatlas.com/lightning-ls218-review-ls-218/36470/ Call and leave us a message at 831-291-5112 Recycle Santa Cruz Facebook page Recycle Santa Cruz on YouTube Patreon Motorcycles & Misfits recyclemotorcyclegarage@gmail.com

12 Sep 20161h 30min

This week on our motorcycle podcast we delve into a bunch of different topics. -We meet Emma's double named Bob -Liza ponders over who's the douchebag -We meet Emma's nemesis named Bob -We discuss the pros and cons of buying a used electric bike -We talk about the future of emissions control -We read and answer listener emails -We find out who's got a thing for feet With Liza, Zach, Charley, Naked Jim, Emma, Brian and Isaac Call and leave us a message at 831-291-5112 Recycle Santa Cruz Facebook page Recycle Santa Cruz on YouTube Patreon Motorcycles & Misfits recyclemotorcyclegarage@gmail.com

5 Sep 20161h 33min

This week on our motorcycle podcast we put Mike in the tall seat and let him run the show. He's been getting more and more into the custom bike building scene, and recently met Josh from a new local magazine called Basket Case. Josh describes his mag that features all things to do with the current trends and history of custom bike building. Of course we also cover what we're working on, the Craigslist Porn Pic of the Week, and we find out what Josh's up the butt bike is when we get to know him better. Special surprise visit from Phil of Cleveland Moto. With Liza, Bagel, Charley, Mike, Nak, Isaac, Emma, Josh, Michael and Mary Muffins. https://www.instagram.com/basket_case_magazine/ Call and leave us a message at 831-291-5112 Recycle Santa Cruz Facebook page Recycle Santa Cruz on YouTube Patreon Motorcycles & Misfits recyclemotorcyclegarage@gmail.com

29 Aug 20161h 38min

This week on our motorcycle podcast we are joined by local collector and all around motorcycle obsessed nut William Ow. He has a fondness for Italian bikes, does his own restorations, and has been on some awesome moto trips. We get some stories out of him, and also find out what his UTB bike is. But first we find out who won today's innovation and service awards, what bikes got fixed, and who took off for a trackday. And bringing up the rear, we read some sweet emails that warm our cockles. With Liza, Bagel, Andrew, Nak, Isaac, Naked Jim, Emma, William and Rebecca. Call and leave us a message at 831-291-5112 Recycle Santa Cruz Facebook page Recycle Santa Cruz on YouTube Patreon Motorcycles & Misfits recyclemotorcyclegarage@gmail.com

22 Aug 20161h 35min

This week on our motorcycle podcast we are joined once more by the amazing Michelle Disalvo. She came in to share her stories from her recent race at the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, where she rode a bike that she built just for this incredibly dangerous race. She gives us a play by play of this week long event, and lets us know just what it feels like to be a rider on the hill. Of course we also talk about some other stuff, read listener emails and squabble over who should organize next months ride. With Liza, Douglas, Bagel, Charley, Nak, Kat, Michelle, Isaac, Naked Jim, Steph, Tyson, Eric, Jeremy and Michael. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hMw9NNYZwnQ Call and leave us a message at 831-291-5112 Recycle Santa Cruz Facebook page Recycle Santa Cruz on YouTube Patreon Motorcycles & Misfits recyclemotorcyclegarage@gmail.com

15 Aug 20161h 28min

This week on our motorcycle podcast we are joined by Kevin and Dennis from the BrotoGP podcast. They tell us 5 reasons you should be following MotoGP racing, and we give them a little quiz to test their knowledge. But of course we start the show with What We're Working On, which somehow includes Kat's ass on display. With Liza, Zach, Emma, Bagel, Nak, Kat, Dennis, Kevin, Isaac, Naked Jim, John and Mike. https://www.brotogp.com/ Call and leave us a message at 831-291-5112 Recycle Santa Cruz Facebook page Recycle Santa Cruz on YouTube Patreon Motorcycles & Misfits recyclemotorcyclegarage@gmail.com

8 Aug 20161h 30min

This week on our motorcycle podcast, we are joined by Josh Rasmussen, CEO of Bolt Motorbikes. They are bringing this clever electric moped to the market, that brings form and function to the streets in a way no one else has done. We had the opportunity to check out their facility and take the bike for a spin and share our experiences and opinions as well. But first, we catch up on what we're working on, as well as our visit to the grand reopening of the SFMC clubhouse. Then we finish up with some listener emails. With Liza, Douglas, Bagel, Naked Jim, Nak, Charley, Josh, Emma, Isaac and Froot Loop. www.boltmotorbikes.com/ Call and leave us a message at 831-291-5112 motorcyclesandmisfits.com/ Recycle Santa Cruz Facebook page Recycle Santa Cruz on YouTube Patreon Motorcycles & Misfits recyclemotorcyclegarage@gmail.com

1 Aug 20161h 27min