Motorcycles & Misfits

What does KLR stand for? How about DRZ, GPZ or FLXST? Well we are here to tell you, but we only have the wrong answers. Just another fun game that we play and make ourselves laugh. Hopefully you too. But we also talk about stuff we did, things we filmed, and events we're going to. And we also answer the question: How long does a bike last? All this and more when you listen to our show. And afterwa...

This week on our motorcycle podcast talk about the craziest motorsport competitions you should check out. Sidecarcross, Tuk Tuk races, hill climbs, Isle of Mann, mini bike races, etc. These all have to be seen to believe. And of course we also cover our recent rides, there's some talk about playing hide the weasel, Stumpy John got a new bike and Liza was right. We also talk about the latest projec...

This week on our motorcycle podcast we hear from Liza, who may have a problem, if you call buying a second KLR a problem. And Emma has good news. She will be showing her Turbo Goldwing custom bike at the One Show in Portland in a few weeks. Make sure you look for her there. And if you think putting a turbo on a Goldwing is crazy, Gabe is thinking of putting a turbo on his FZ-07. This gets us talki...

This week on our motorcycle podcast we have so much to talk about. The weather is amazing and good times are being had. And of course the fun spills into our podcast. So here's the bullet points for you: -Liza has an accidental SOS -Banana Slugs are real and Sasquatch is not -Painting walls takes more time than Emma realized -MotoGP races are happening -Stumpy John wants a new bike and it has to b...

This week on our motorcycle podcast we get ride reports from both Naked Jim and Stumpy John, who were both riding in the desert, but with 2 different outcomes. Then we pick Miss Emma's brain about project bikes. What are the different paths to take? And how do you choose? Then we get into tackling rust, tips and tricks, and home remedies. And then lastly we read listener emails and answer question...

This week on our motorcycle podcast we share some big news. Liza sold the Turbo, Charley bought a race bike and Josh brought donuts for everyone. And any day that starts with free donuts, is a good day. After we share who was in the garage today, and what got done, we get to the fun stuff. It's game time! Yay!! We play a game stolen from the Newlywed Game called How Well Do You Know Your Missfits?...

This week on our motorcycle podcast we cut loose and have some fun. Not like we don't usually have fun, but this one was special because we had a dance party! But before we lose all control, we start with an update on Jim's Ascot Tracker project, his first time starting it, and his first ride. Woohoo! Next up it's poetry slam time. We announce our winners of the Evel Knievel Stunt Cycle Contest, r...

This week on our motorcycle podcast we talk about what a wonderful weekend we had. The weather was perfect, lots of visitors to the garage, vehicles were bought and sold, there were rides, and cake. But it wasn't great for everyone. Especially for the 2 Suzuki riders who were both told by Emma that their engines were done. This can be heartbreaking news to hear, so Emma breaks it down and explains...

This week on our motorcycle podcast we are experiencing a new level of hope. Things seem to be getting better in general, and it feels good. Buell is back! That's right. We talk for a minute about what this means, and what to expect. Jim shares a story about meeting some cool people on a ride he did. "God save you if it's Russion fuel injection". Next up we ask Emma questions. What kind of questio...

This week on our motorcycle podcast, we are celebrating Valentine's day by describing our perfect date, if our date was a motorcycle. That's right, we go full motosexual on this one. We also talk about some new bikes we saw recently, if the KLR is actually killable, and Emma gives us a history hole on the Egli Vincent that is sitting in her garage. With Liza, Bagel, Miss Emma and John. motorcycles...

This week on our motorcycle podcast we start with a report from Naked Jim, who rode off into the desert and found himself in the middle of the King of the Hammer race. Next up we are joined by our guest Axe, who has done an extraordinary thing, but first the Misfits have to play 20 questions and try to guess what this thing is. Eventually they figure out that Axe has set the record for riding cros...

This week on our motorcycle podcast we decided to give everyone something to look forward to. 2021 is a new year with new possibilities, so we called on Misfits everywhere to join us in being hopeful, and sharing their dreams and goals. We talk about adventures, events, new models of bikes, and just things that have us excited. Big thanks to our Patreon sponsors who joined us on this one. With Liz...

This week on our motorcycle podcast we are joined by one of our favorite people, Austin from Twistedroad.com. He joins us to bring us up to date on the expansions and updates they've done in the motorcycle rental industry. Even more bikes and better insurance are available now at twistedroad.com. Check it out. Next up we get to hear another History Hole from Emma, this one on the Harley Davidson T...

This week on our motorcycle podcast we bring to you stories of our rides and wrenching in our perfect weather. Go ahead, hate us for it. But we had a great weekend, only made better by our guest this week, Steve Knoble of Knoble Moto. He teaches motorcycle maintenance classes in Cleveland, Oh. but he also has online classes. What? Where? Here! https://knoblemoto.com/ We talk to him about the kinds...

This week on our motorcycle podcast we talk about our ride down the Pacific Coast Hwy, a much needed mental health ride, which then turned into a WTF ride when we were blazed by another group of bikers. This gets us talking about the unwritten code of being a biker. Things to do and not do. Then we are joined by the Kelly family, who ride together, and hopefully wrench together. Paul has already g...

This week on our motorcycle podcast we invite some of our Ask Miss Emma patrons from Patreon to join us, and ask any questions they have about their projects. Then we play a round of Cool or Fool According to Miss Emma, and find out how well the Misfits actually know Emma. Next up, Emma hits us with a history hole on the Isle of Man race, and wows us with her knowledge. And lastly, we answer an em...

This is it. Episode 400. Can you believe we've been doing this for this long? We've definitely had a lot of fun over the years with our rotating cast of Misfits, many of whom join us tonight. On this episode we share stories from our past, talk about our favorite guests and episodes and revisit one of our most popular guests, Norman Reedus. Thanks to everyone who's been with us on this journey, an...

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...

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...

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 every...

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...

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 wearin...

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...

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 ann...

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 Liz...