Podcast 465: Becoming a Better Rider

Wow. Show 399 and we promised someone big. Well, how about four-time AMA Superbike Champion Josh Hayes. Not enough for you? How about his wife, racer, team owner, crew chief and mom extraordinaire Melissa Paris? That's right, we've got a twofer for you. Josh and Melissa have had amazing careers in racing. We talk about how they got into riding, how they worked their way up into professional racing, and what comes next? They are both at a point in their careers where they've got so much to offer to the racing world. Melissa has her own racing team where she gives young talented riders the opportunity they need. She's also racing her own Royal Enfield in a program to get more women racing. Yep, you heard me. Royal Enfield. She's built a totally badass racing bike out of one. And Josh still finds himself on the track every opportunity he has, but when he's not racing, he's coaching and mentoring up and coming riders. So enjoy this interview with two riders who are role models to excelling on two wheels. With Liza, Miss Emma, Mikey 3 Times, Naked Jim, Bagel, Rick and R1 Rich. motorcyclesandmisfits.wordpress.com/ www.patreon.com/motorcyclesandmisfits recyclemotorcyclegarage@gmail.com

22 Dec 20203h 3min

This is week 2 in our Road to 400, where we are bringing to you some of the biggest names in motorcycling. This week we talk to champion racer Mert Lawill. He's in the AMA Hall of Fame, the Mountain Bike Hall of Fame, he's a Grand National Champion, an innovator, designer and builder. But you probably know him best from the best movie ever made, On Any Sunday. He's got some great stories to share about his years of racing with some of the greats, innovations he made to the frames of race bikes, prosthetic limbs he's built to get amputees back on two wheels, Evel Knievel being a pain in the ass, Steve McQueen saving his hand, and having the first patent on a mountain bike frame for bicycles. He's an all around nice guy too. So take a listen and listen to Mert's stories, and then go watch On Any Sunday again. With Liza, Miss Emma, Bagel and Naked Jim. motorcyclesandmisfits.wordpress.com/ www.patreon.com/motorcyclesandmisfits recyclemotorcyclegarage@gmail.com https://www.zazzle.com/store/recyclegarage

14 Dec 20201h 48min

This week on our motorcycle podcast we are on the road to 400. That's right, our 400th episode is coming up, so to celebrate we're bringing you some of the biggest interviews to date. This week we catch up with Erik Buell. AMA Hall of Famer, mechanic, engineer, designer, innovator, racer and just all around nice guy. He tells us about his history, growing up on a farm and learning how to fix everything, to getting his first bikes and doing everything just to keep them running. Then we get into his racing career, and then his time at Harley Davidson where he used his skills to make one of the best bikes to date, the FXR. Then we talk about his early start with Buell Motorcycles, and find out that the first bike was not powered by an HD motor, but instead a Barton. Then we continue on with some of the innovations he brought to his motorcycles, and finishing with his latest company Fuell, and the electric bikes and motorcycles they are making. This is a man who has been knocked down time and time again, yet keeps getting back up to do the thing he loves most: making motorcycles. With Liza, Miss Emma, Mikey 3 Times, Naked Jim, Charley, Rick, Mycah and Bagel. https://www.fuell.us/ motorcyclesandmisfits.wordpress.com/ www.patreon.com/motorcyclesandmisfits recyclemotorcyclegarage@gmail.com

7 Dec 20202h 23min

Hey there, on this weeks motorcycle podcast we jump right into tires. What brands we like, and what brands we don't like. Next up we get into our list of things all garages should have. What kind of things you ask? How about a compressor, a couch, some tubing, and a tire changer? All this and more. Then we talk about the new Honda Rebel 1100. Will they be able to keep riders in brand after growing out of the smaller Rebels? What is this engine from? And oooh, do you think they may come out with a DCT version? And now here's where we really have some fun. Liza has created a new game called What Would Emma Do? In these real life emergency scenarios, the Misfits have to use their brains to get their bikes back on the road. And lastly, we read listener emails and breakdown the old rumor about if you need to replace your helmet after dropping it on the ground. Don't forget to go to www.revsisters.com and get your free pass to the South Jersey Moto Film Festival playing online Dec 4-13 2020. And while you're there, consider donating to our charity of choice, All Kids Bike. For every $5 donated you'll get a free ticket into our raffle, where there's some awesome prizes including a Sena 10C Pro. With Liza, Miss Emma, Bagel, Naked Jim and Rick. motorcyclesandmisfits.wordpress.com/ www.patreon.com/motorcyclesandmisfits recyclemotorcyclegarage@gmail.com

30 Nov 20202h

This week on our motorcycle podcast we're joined by Jason of JPH Suspension. We learn all about suspension, why it's important, what you should be doing, and why it's the best improvement you can make to your bike. Next up we talk about the recent news that Yamaha has cancelled the R6, VMax and WR250R. What does them mean, and why would they cancel these popular bikes? Lastly we discuss why wearing a helmet into a store might get you arrested, and we read listeners emails. With Liza, Nak, Bagel, Miss Emma, Mike, Rick and Charley. https://www.facebook.com/JPHSuspension/ motorcyclesandmisfits.wordpress.com/ www.patreon.com/motorcyclesandmisfits recyclemotorcyclegarage@gmail.com

23 Nov 20201h 55min

This week on our motorcycle podcast we are joined by Misfits around the USA, and we get to know them and their bikes a little better. Topics discussed: Should Liza paint her KZ400 poo brown like Emma wants? How do you tell someone they should not be riding motorcycles because they don't have what it takes? What's the perfect project bike to learn how to wrench on? And last but not least, What's in Emma's underpants? (edit: the recording may have stopped before the reveal) With Liza, Miss Emma, Bagel, Naked Jim, Peter, Mike W. Mike L, Ben and Chris. motorcyclesandmisfits.wordpress.com/ www.patreon.com/motorcyclesandmisfits recyclemotorcyclegarage@gmail.com

16 Nov 20201h 56min

This week on our motorcycle podcast it's time for a good old fashioned Misfit hoedown. Jim fills us in on his Ascot project, and on his recent adventure to the Mojave desert where we learn that Mikey 3 Times knows how to glamp in style. John, Scott and Liza share their stories from their trip to the Carizzo plains, where we find out who took the most dirt naps. Next up we talk about Kawasaki's announcement that they are splitting the motorcycle division off from the the Kawasaki Heavy Industries company. What does this mean? And who may be following suit. And also, who might be the next big American motorcycle company? And lastly we finish with emails and try our best to answer some questions. With Liza, Miss Emma, Naked Jim, Scott, John, Bagel and Mikey 3 Times. motorcyclesandmisfits.wordpress.com/ www.patreon.com/motorcyclesandmisfits recyclemotorcyclegarage@gmail.com

9 Nov 20201h 55min

Meet Steph Jeavons. Biker, mom, world traveler, addict, author, teacher, role model and all around badass. She is the first person to circumnavigate the globe and ride a motorbike on all seven continents. She did it all on a Honda CRF250L and her adventure took her to 54 countries over 4 years. Stephs shares her story with us, answers our questions, and leaves us wanting for an adventure. With Liza, Naked Jim and Hayley Bell. https://stephjeavons.com/ motorcyclesandmisfits.wordpress.com/ www.patreon.com/motorcyclesandmisfits recyclemotorcyclegarage@gmail.com

2 Nov 20201h 41min