Podcast 446: Going The Distance with Chris Hopper

This week on our motorcycle podcast, things are different. We are in the early stages of the Covid 19 pandemic, and we are yet to really comprehend how this is going to affect our lives. Events are being shut down left and right, and schools are closing. But in the middle of this uncertainty you can expect that we will continue to bring you stories from the two wheeled perspective, and this is something that can't be taken away from us. So it was especially awesome that our guest, Tom Medema of Rally for Rangers, still made the long ride to join us in studio and share his amazing story. This group is providing motorcycles to park rangers around the world to help them do their jobs protecting the land, animals and historical sites. But wait, it gets even better. Anyone can sign up and participate in this. In fact, you get to ride the bike on an epic adventure and then at the end, present your bike to one of these rangers. Really awesome what they are doing. https://rallyforrangers.org/ Next up we talk to former guest Tamar AKA Doctor Detroit. She's a working ER doctor, and calls from the hospital to give us the facts about Covid 19 as she knows it. And lastly we talk to Zach who was at Daytona Bike Week as the pandemic was being realized. It was definitely a different experience then everyone expected. And it's possible that we may not have another motorcycle rally for quite some time. Yikes. So enjoy the show, and hopefully you'll be a little more informed. With Liza, Nak, Bagel, Miss Emma, Tom, Isaac 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

16 Mars 20201h 52min

This week on our motorcycle podcast we breakdown some of the myths about aftermarket accessories for your motorcycle. Exhausts, pod filters, seats, suspension, etc. Is it really worth it? And do you really need it? We also share some stories from our garage, including the miracle Emma performed on Mike's Harley. Liza invented a thing, Bagel is doing another crazy thing, Jenna sent us some cool things, and Jim crashed his bike into a giant thing. With Liza, Bagel, Miss Emma 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

9 Mars 20202h 8min

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 Mars 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 Feb 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 Feb 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 Feb 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 Feb 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 Jan 20201h 57min