Motorcycles & Misfits

On this week's motorcycle podcast we get an update from the 2nd Annual Misfits Desert Hare rally in the Mojave. From paint balls in the Adam's apple to broken radiators fun was had by all. Then, Donovan Corbett from Big Sur Motorcycle Adventures, along with Jeromy and Holli, regale us with stories of their motorcycle exploits in Vietnam. We also discuss today's repairs in the Recycle Garage. Featu...

The One Motorcycle Show in Portland is one of our favorite events that we attend every year. So when they announced they were heading to Vegas and coinciding with the AimExpo, we were all types of excited. Thor and Tori Drake join us to talk about the past 15 years of One Shows, how the Vegas Show came to be, and what we can expect in the future. Joining them are 4 bike builders from Las Vegas who...

We are digging into our back log to one of Bagel's favorites. This week we have two special guests, Aaron and Jeanette, who went on another one of the Barfistan trips to Pakistan and share their stories from this epic adventure. We also talk about the Dirtbag Challenge, what we did today, and Bagel's new wheels. Join our Discord at discord.gg/hpRZcucHCT www.motorcyclesandmisfits.com motorcyclesand...

On this week's motorcycle podcast we start the new year off with a potpourri of topics including a brief visit to Emma's History Hole to discuss the similarities between the Suzuki GS 750 and the Kawasaki Z1. Did Suzuki copy Kawasaki? Also we give reports on our recent holiday rides to Hollister Hills SVRA and other trips. Also, Bagel gets another classic Vespa to add to his remarkable pile of awe...

This week on our motorcycle podcast we don't discuss Liza's Jeep (much). Clay from Firstrides.org and his guests Dave, Michelle and Hayden tell us about this outstanding organization and the work their doing to train the next generation of riders. Featuring Miss Emma, Stumpy John, Naked Jim and Bagel. Join our Discord at discord.gg/hpRZcucHCT www.motorcyclesandmisfits.com motorcyclesandmisfits@gma...

We are joined by three special guests this week: Michael Petrosini of TBEXUSA, Joseph Ford of Ride Again, and one armed racer extraordinaire Jason Griffin. They all have different stories, but they all found each other through one common thing; their disabilities. Michael discovered the The Bike Experience while in the UK, and as someone who recently found out that he had MS, he offered to volunte...

Motorcycle Missions is an amazing non-profit that gives throttle therapy to veterans and first responders with PTSD. They do this by offering welding classes, dirtbiking lessons, bike building projects, track days, drag racing, accident scene management lessons and group trips to events like Sturgis, MotoGP and others. Krystal figured out that throttle therapy is wrenching, riding and community, a...

Mary McGee and Malcolm Smith were racing pioneers and legends, and they both died a day apart last week, so we are dedicating this episode to them. You may have heard of Malcolm Smith due to him being featured in the greatest motorcycle film of all time, On Any Given Sunday, but chances are you hadn't heard of Mary until her recent death. Mary was a car racer, motorcycle road racer and off road mo...

Trials riding is for everybody. The bikes are affordable and small, the risk of injury is low, anyone of any age or gender can compete and the skills make you a better dirt and street rider. Plus you can do it in the desert, the mountains or even your backyard. So why aren't more people riding trials bikes? Bryce from Conquer the West joins us to talk trials, the bikes, the rules, the challenges a...

On this week's motorcycle podcast we discuss "heritage" bikes, ones that may not be high dollar but have emotional connections beginning with a discussion about Stumpy John's newly inherited Sportster. We also get to meet our new (best) friends at Nova Motorcycles. They are definitely kindred spirits! Featuring Miss Emma, Bagel, Stumpy John, Craigzilla, Neil and Scottie. Join our Discord at discor...

For this special occasion we packed the studio with Misfits new and old, as well as inviting listeners to join us via Zoom. Many games were played, as well as the usual fun conversations and shenanigans. Thanks to everyone who has been with us on this journey to 600, and hello to all of our new listeners. And special thanks to our sponsors: A Different Agenda, Leod Escapes, Vintage Rides, Insta 36...

There's a new Ducati engine, and it doesn't have Desmodromic valves!!! Emma thinks Ducati is on the right path, and this engine is getting her excited. But there's also new engines from Honda and CF Moto. Does she care about these? We go down the list of new things recently announced, including new models from Zero, an Electric Royal Enfield, a fuel injected DRZ400, and a more powerful Vespa, and...

Liza got a jeep and can't stop talking about it. But really, when you think about it, a Jeep is practically a motorcycle. You can easily work on them, and driving them gives you almost the same sensation as riding, with your hair in the wind and the smells of the outdoors. In fact, many Jeep owners are also riders, so the crossover makes sense. But here's a question that brings us to our topic ton...

Let's talk about racing. Special guest Roadracing World editor Michael Gougis joins us to talk about his new book Legend: Marc Marquez' 2019 MotoGP World Championship. https://a.co/d/cuRGfwb Marc Marquez is one of the best racers ever, and in 2019 he was unbeatable. Michael tells us about his book which breaks down the season and highlights what makes Marc so special. We also dive into other racin...

Everyone is back from their trips, and the band is back together. Stumpy John and Naked Jim share stories from their trip to Moon Rocks Nevada OHV. They experienced everything from wide open desert to single track and river beds. Desert riding can bring a lot of fun and dangers both, but fortunately they had no issues. One thing for sure though, is that they have people like our guest Ed Stovin to...

This week we are bringing you all the news. Everything from bad drugs at Sturgis, more automatic motorcycles, a motorcycle made from tractor parts and a Harley riding mascot. With Liza, Scottie, Neil and Bagel. Join our Discord at discord.gg/hpRZcucHCT www.motorcyclesandmisfits.com motorcyclesandmisfits@gmail.com www.patreon.com/motorcyclesandmisfits www.zazzle.com/store/recyclegarage www.youtube....

The US Commerce Department has proposed a ban on all connected vehicles our of China and Russia. What does this mean? Companies like Kove and CF Moto are on the precipice of gaining a foothold on the US market, so this would be a huge blow to them. So what is the fear and the threat? Listen and let us know what you think. Next up, Liza's getting old and crotchety, and cant stand certain motorcycle...

We've got a fun show for you this week. We start out news about flat track racing, the Honda Dax and why the Niken is even more awesome than we already knew. Then we play a game where everyone has to guess the countries with the most motorcycles. Cat and Mouse from Leod Escapes join us for tour updates, travel tips and exciting news about a new Misfits tour next year in Spain. Time for another gam...

This week we are joined by a surprise guest, Karam from Canada. It's about this time every year that the snowbirds descend from Canada down to our year round riding climate to see what our California roads have to offer. Karam is on such an adventure, but this one is different. He's riding a DR650 with all of his belongings and gear, and a Husky as well. Fortunately Scotty discovered him at a loca...

This week we dive into an interesting topic: staggered riding formation. This is something that is passed on from rider to rider, and not taught in any schools. Different groups have different guidelines to their rides, sometimes making it confusing even to an experienced group rider. What is the standard, and who should be setting it? Next up we play a game called Breakfast Club, where we find th...

This week on our motorcycle podcast we are joined by Steve Knoble of Knoble Moto. Steve has carved out a unique mechanic career by teaching others how to wrench. You can find his videos on FixMyHawg, Youtube, Udemy or you can learn in person if you're in the Cleveland area. Either way, he's going to feel good about his job at the end of the day. Empowering people through tools is a gift that we ex...

On this weeks motorcycle podcast we tackle some of the terms that motorcyclists often toss around; but do we really know? Miss Emma and the team discuss the terms and try to get them right. We also talk about the garage today and get to know our awesome visitors, Bret from Indiana and Gary from Colorado. Featuring Miss Emma, Naked Jim, Bagel, Neil and Stumpy John. Join our Discord at discord.gg/hp...

This week we dive into a controversial topic; lane splitting. It's so common in California, yet Texas just officially made it illegal. And now that Minnesota is becoming the 6th state to legalize it, we wonder what everyone else is so scared of? We list the pros and cons of splitting and filtering, as well as some of the unwritten etiquette. Next up, Scotty is fresh back from her Mongolian Monkey...

On this week's motorcycle podcast we read all of our listener's submissions to our Insta360 challenge. There were so many submissions... but we think we found the best! Also, Miss Emma gives us a report on her rides this summer in the Dolomites. Featuring: Miss Emma, Naked Jim, Bagel, Stumpy John, Mike and Brian. Big thanks to Insta360 for the amazing cameras! Join our Discord at discord.gg/hpRZcu...

Travelling solo for more than 33,000 miles on a motorcycle taught Annette Birkmann to experience the unknown not as fraught with danger but as providing endless opportunities. 'Every time I have reached a goal in my life, it has been with the expectation that once this goal is achieved, everything will from then on be fine – I will be free, I will be happy. But things seldom work out that way.’ At...