Motorcycles & Misfits

Liza and Wendy are on the road setting a world record, so Liza calls in while riding. She gives an update on their trip so far, where they are, where they've been and where they are going. Follow along at www.worldrecordride.com or see the tracks here: https://spotwalla.com/trip/6ae7-36e8f5b-d5f8/view Neal and Bagel talk about motorcycle engines, and which one the engineers understood the assignme...

Time for another new episode! This one is coming all the way from the Touratech Rally in Plain, Washington, where Liza and Wendy spent the weekend running into old friends and gathering new interviews. They talked to: -Long Haul Paul, who was the first ever guest on the M&M podcast. -Lisa from Mischief Off Road, who has some pretty neat products for sale. -Kimo from Cruz Tools, who make smart litt...

We are going back into the archives to replay some of our favorite episodes, and this one is special. Craig Vetter was the first AMA Hall of Famer to join us in the garage for a live interview. You may know him for his Windjammer fairing, but lately he has been busy designing fuel efficient streamliners, and hosting the Vetter Fuel Economy Challenge. Last years winner, Alan Smith, reached 180 mile...

Liza is back from the TT and has stories to tell. From leading the Legacy Lap on a 1953 Norton Meteor, being an extra in the Channing Tatum film about the TT, and the Tour of Awesome Women in Wales and England to name a few. She also shares some advice on visiting the Isle of Man, and what places you may want to visit across the UK. With Liza and Naked Jim. www.motorcyclesandmisfits.com motorcycle...

Time to dip into the archives for another favorite past episode. Yuri Barrigan made his mark on the racing world when he set off to the Isle of Man Manx race with his two 400cc supermotos. Known as the most dangerous motorcycle race in the world, you need balls of steel to even attempt it. And to do it on a supermoto? Titanium. And thanks to Yuri, supermotos are now banned at the Isle of Man. Yuri...

Back in 2017 we interviewed Carolynn Sells, and it’s still one of our favorite interviews today. And now in 2026 Liza is checking off a bucket list item, and will be riding alongside Carolynn and all of the other woman riders on the mountain course as they lead the Legacy Lap at the Isle of Man TT this summer. Carolynn Sells is the only woman to win a solo race on the Isle of Man TT Mountain Cours...

Craig and Chris from Pacific Motorcycle Training join us to see if the Misfits know their stuff. We are put through a knowledge test on advanced riding techniques, thus proving the point that any riders, no matter the experience, can benefit from further riding classes. Scottie brings up the subject of e-bikes and training that's becoming available, which brings us to the question; should we add t...

Michael Uhlarik joins us again to talk about the state of the motorcycle industry, how the Chinese brands are going to fit, and fills us in on what really happened at Damon Motorcycles. But first, we talk about what's been happening in the garage, how we lost an old friend, and why you should go ride the Lost Sierra. With Liza, Neal, Scottie and Bagel. www.motorcyclesandmisfits.com motorcyclesandm...

In this rousing episode, we start with a segment called Fight Me! The Misfits take turns making declarative statements, and then challenge everyone to fight them if they disagree. There's a good chance you may be arguing back at your listening device, so send us your comments in an email. Next up we review a bunch of items Liza bought on Ali Express. Not all of them are great, but some are pretty...

The One Motorcycle Show is the best show in the world. There, I said it. And I truly believe that, which is why you will find me there every year, absorbing the vibe and conducting interviews. This year I roped stunt Misfit Wendy Crockett into joining me for her first time. She shares her observations while helping with interviews, but also managed to become part of the story herself. We had a gre...

We are back from the Misfits Rally and have stories to tell. We had an amazing time, and want to thank everyone who attended and made it so much fun. Motorcycle industry veteran Michael Uhlarik joins us to talk about current state of the dealerships and manufacturers. A lot of changes have happened in the past couple decades, making it harder and harder to make a profit selling motorcycles. We lea...

The Misfits Rally is in the bag, and oh what a fun time we had. There were street rides, ADV rides, dirtbiking, a food tour, games and more. But the best part about the rally is all of the people who attended. There were long nights in front of the fire pit, with drinks and stories being shared. Thanks to everyone who attended for making it the best rally to date. We were also fortunate to have Ro...

Is the Suzuki Gladius a good bike? Yes. Then why did it fail so big? It was the next version of an already popular bike, the SV650. Known for being great performance at a great price, the SV650 became a hit on the road and on the track. So where did Suzuki go wrong? They marketed it to women. This backfired in 2 ways. Men labeled it a 'girls' bike, and women were insulted that they substituted aes...

It's Easter Sunday and New Bike Season! We welcome podcast newbie Yosemite Bill, and share our confessions about things motorcycle. Clothing Optional Jim solved his tailgate problem, Bill steps up his ADV game, and Neal has some thoughts about 'passengering' without drama. And lastly we read your emails. With Liza, Neal, Clothing Optional Jim, Yosemite Bill, and Naked Jim. www.motorcyclesandmisfit...

Welcome to another rousing episode, where you get to learn all about things you didn't think you needed to know. Liza is back from her trip picking up her new bike which is not a Tracer, or is it? Hmmmm. Either way, it's a sweet triple that purrs like a kitten. This brings up some questions, like why is the gas gauge designed for maximum anxiety? And why aren't there more sweet triples on the road...

Some call it a girl bike, some call it a beginner bike, and some call it a tacky Harley wannabe. But the Honda Rebel has withstood the test of time, with many of the original 250's still rolling in motorcycle schools around the world. The Rebel has given access to riding to countless people, and with the modern versions, even more will get their start on a Honda. The Rebel has earned it's stripes...

The world would be a better place if everyone Re-Cycled. I'm not talking about cans and cardboard and stuff, I'm talking about our very own Re-Cycle Garage. A free to all, one day a week, community driven co-op garage space where anyone can work on their bike, get some free gear, grab a cold drink and a chair and swap stories. Why aren't there more like this? Fear of being sued? Not wanting people...

The NR750 was an amazing bike at the time, but at a whopping $60k in 1992, it would never be a commercial success. So what other bikes were ahead of their time? And what bikes introduced technology too soon? We discuss this, but first John and Jim give a ride report on Jawbone Canyon, John gives the news, and Liza talks about her new purchase and what the decision making process was like. With Liz...

Are you ready to go on an adventure with Cat & Emma? Well here's your chance. The popular Misfits trips are back with Leod Escapes, and there's even a new trip planned. Can and Emma give us the low down on everything you can expect if you choose to join them. Harley Davidson has teased out a concept bike that is sexy as all get out, but will we see it hit the showrooms? Or is this just more teasin...

On today's show podcast newbies Clothing Optional Jim and UK Janet are both seeking the perfect bike for the back of their respective vans. Janet visits from the UK and shares her experience riding a rented 883 Sportster up the Pacific Coast Highway, and of being a course marshal at the Isle of Man TT. Naked Jim gives an update on recent desert riding closures. The crew gives their take on the ugl...

Lots to talk about on this week's episode. -The new t-shirt is available for ordering https://motorcyclesandmisfits.com/shop -The Misfits Rally is April 16-19 https://www.breakingawayadventures.com/tours-gear/p/misfit-rally-v4 -When is the right time to buy cheap Chinese parts? -Customer service ain't what it used to be, but FB groups may have the answers -What bike that you own or have owned has...

The girls have taken over, and John is the only guy brave enough to stay for the podcast. Wendy, Jo and the Kerry's came to town for a fun weekend of riding the PCH, dirtbiking, good food, shenanigans and spending the day in the garage with the Misfits. They share their experiences riding the Niken, Ibex 450, TTR125 and Kerry reviews her brand new WR125R dirtbike. They also share some of their exp...

Liza is back from England, where she spent time at the Ace Cafe, as well as the Triumph Factory. It was here that she got to hang with some of the engineers who design the components for the new bikes, and they were all women! She also shares a UK trivia game that you can play along with. We learn the difference between a naked bike, ride and a naked, bike ride. A young man came to the garage on a...

We are dipping into our back catalog this week, with another of our favorites from way back. In 2015 we went to the Corbin factory in Hollister, set up a mobile studio in the R&D department, and interviewed the man himself, Mike Corbin. You may know him for his motorcycle seats, but there’s a reason he’s in the AMA Hall of Fame. He tells us about how he got started in the seat business, what crazy...

We had a beautiful sunny day in the garage, with lots of projects going on. Funnily enough, there were two people with the opposite problems with their clutch, that had the same solution. "Get rid of the judder spring" Emma exclaimed, which led us to a conversation. What other things had mechanics figured out that were better removed, even though the manual and schematics included them? We also ta...