Podcast 479: MotoAmerica Races and a Hard Lesson

This week on our motorcycle podcast, we manage to have survived the storms without washing away, unlike many of our roads. But that doesn't stop people from coming out and spending a day wrenching and riding. And that includes a visit from baby Freya, who made her visit to the garage at just 3 days old. We hear from our guests, Paolo, Erik and Frank from the Handsome Asians Motorcycle Club. They have made some great motorcycle movies and shorts, as well as their web series of the same name. I would describe their show as equal parts motorcycle maintenance, guest interviews and scripted comedy with a sprinkle of Pee Wee's Playhouse and Spinal Tap. We also have a call from Carl Reese, who has an announcement about a new world record he is setting out to beat. Listen and enjoy. With Liza, Emma, Bagel, Nak, Isaac, Frank, Paolo, Erik, Jon and Charley. https://www.facebook.com/handsomeasiansmc/ https://www.facebook.com/dirtbagdocumentary2/ Call and leave us a message at 831-291-5112 Go to https://www.motorcyclesandmisfits.com to find the links to our Facebook, Instagram, Youtube, Patreon and more. And send us an email at recyclemotorcyclegarage@gmail.com

13 Feb 20171h 47min

We're coming at you with another special episode. We interviewed Matt Harris of 40Cal Customs in Tennessee. Matt is a skilled fabricator building different styles of bikes with a touch of southern style. He works with his dad and buddies in his backyard shop, and has an amazing eye for detail. He built this beautiful flat tracker, that he'll be showing and racing at the One Show in Portland. With Liza, Mike, Nak and Naked Jim. http://www.fortycal.com/ Call and leave us a message at 831-291-5112 Go to motorcyclesandmisfits.com to find the links to our Facebook, Instagram, Youtube, Patreon and more. And send us an email at recyclemotorcyclegarage@gmail.com

8 Feb 201749min

This week on our motorcycle podcast we are joined by Poll Brown and Tiffany Camhi. Poll is the man behind the Dirtbag Challenge, a low rent chopper build off that we attend every year. It's hard to accurately describe this event. It's like the mosh pit of bike shows, and is an event that needs to be experienced. Contestants have a limited budget and a short amount of time to build a bike that can endure a lengthy road trip. Poll has a long history with motorcycles, and we learn all about this mysterious man in the striped sweater, including what his UTB bike is. Tiffany is a reporter who experienced the Dirtbag Challenge up close by riding along on the 200 mile journey, while getting to know Poll and the other builders along the way. Like many people who attend this event, she has been inspired to build her own budget chopper. With Liza, Bagel, Nak, Douglas, Mike, Emma, Tiffany, Poll, Mycah, Naked Jim, Charley and the peanut gallery. https://www.facebook.com/DirtbagChallenge/ http://www.dirtbagchallenge.com/ https://ww2.kqed.org/arts/2016/12/16/dirtbag-challenge-shows-what-two-wheels-a-wrench-and-your-wits-can-do/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m6GB-s1ib5g Call and leave us a message at 831-291-5112 Go to motorcyclesandmisfits.com to find the links to our Facebook, Instagram, Youtube, Patreon and more. And send us an email at recyclemotorcyclegarage@gmail.com

6 Feb 20171h 49min

This week on our motorcycle podcast we are joined by the wonderful and amazing Carolyn Sells. She grew up in a family with a dad who rode and raced motorcycles, in a life that will make most of us envious. She carried on the family tradition and got into racing herself, and taking it all the way to be the first woman to win a race on the Isle of Man’s Mountain Course. She took the honors in the Manx GP Ultra-lightweight class, and is still very much a part of the Manx GP. With Emma, Yuri, Liza and Naked Jim. https://www.facebook.com/CarolynnSellsRacing/ Call and leave us a message at 831-291-5112 Go to motorcyclesandmisfits.com to find the links to our Facebook, Instagram, Youtube, Patreon and more. And send us an email at recyclemotorcyclegarage@gmail.com

31 Jan 20171h 11min

This week on our motorcycle podcast, we've got a small group and a lot to talk about. This week was the Vampire's Naked Ride, and not everyone made it to the end. Liza struggles to understand why anyone would want to spend a lot of money to soup up their big twin, scooter or any bike that isn't intended for the track. Shout out to the Loud Pipes podcast for making Liza say "Why, but why?" We play a new version of What's It Worth. Lucas lets loose and tells us what bikes he would send to the crusher. We finish up with listener emails. With Liza, Nak, Bagel, Emma, Lucas, Alex, Isaac and Charley. Call and leave us a message at 831-291-5112 Go to motorcyclesandmisfits.com to find the links to our Facebook, Instagram, Youtube, Patreon and more. And send us an email at recyclemotorcyclegarage@gmail.com

30 Jan 20171h 35min

It's time for another Emma's History Hole, and this one is with the amazing and wonderful Elspeth Beard. She was the first woman to ride around the world on a motorcycle. It's 30 years later, and she's still riding. She's shares some great stories and answers all of our questions. But more than that, she's an inspiration for everyone. So get out there and ride! With Emma, Naked Jim and Liza. Go to motorcyclesandmisfits.com to find the links to our Facebook, Instagram, Youtube, Patreon and more. And send us an email at recyclemotorcyclegarage@gmail.com or all and leave us a message at 831-291-5112

24 Jan 20171h 5min

This week on our motorcycle podcast we we find out who got a free bike and got it running in a short time. Winning! Liza talks about her progress on the Concours, Charley explains why his 50cc scooter is more dangerous than his sport bike, and Emma rips the head off of a Nighthawk 250. We share a great Craigslist Pornpic, and then everyone states what bikes they would like to see go to the crusher. Next up, we get into a conversation about performance bikes being to dangerous for the roads, and what the future holds performance wise. Lastly we finish with emails and announcements. With Liza, Bagel, Mike, Naked Jim, Nak, Charley, Douglas and Isaac. Call and leave us a message at 831-291-5112 Go to motorcyclesandmisfits.com to find the links to our Facebook, Instagram, Youtube, Patreon and more. And send us an email at recyclemotorcyclegarage@gmail.com

23 Jan 20171h 43min

This week on our motorcycle podcast we cover a bunch of topics. Where to begin...... We find out who got their project bikes running and on the road. Isaac wins the bonehead of the week award. Craig talks about his new motorcycle riding school. Liza explains the new euro bike tariff that stems from the beef trade dispute. Doug talks about finding out that two of his bikes had been stolen in the night. Naked Jim shares stories from his dirt biking trip to the Mojave Desert with his son. We finish up with some great listener emails. With Liza, Douglas, Bagel, Naked Jim, Craig, Nak, Isaac, Emma, Kat, Jake, Quiet Matt, Charley Jon, Jeremy, Duncan and Becks. Call and leave us a message at 831-291-5112 Go to motorcyclesandmisfits.com to find the links to our Facebook, Instagram, Youtube, Patreon and more. And send us an email at recyclemotorcyclegarage@gmail.com

16 Jan 20171h 47min