Motorcycles & Misfits

This week on our motorcycle podcast Liza is back, and she's got stories from Pakistan. Relda and Erin join the group to share their perspectives on this action packed trip, as riders with little to no dirt experience. This place is truly an adventure lovers moto paradise, where everything has a certain element of danger. The little 150cc bikes they ride don't seem like an obvious choice, consideri...

On this weeks motorcycle podcast we are still without our leader, Liza. Today we discuss this weeks happenings at the Recycle Garage which included new bikes and electrical issues. We also tackle listener emails and, of course, Miss Emma tells us "why". Featuring Miss Emma, Bagel, Naked Jim, Douglas and Stumpy John recyclemotorcyclegarage@gmail.com www.motorcyclesandmisfits.com www.patreon.com/mot...

On this week's motorcycle podcast we get ride updates from newlyweds Mycah and Charlie from their track days. Hint: Mycah takes a knee and Charlie needs a new helmet. Jim reports from the Sierras and Jonathan teaches us what do do in the event of a crash. Featuring Miss Emma, Stumpy John, Bagel, Naked Jim, Mycah, Charlie and Jonathan. recyclemotorcyclegarage@gmail.com www.motorcyclesandmisfits.com...

On this weeks motorcycle podcast we are without our fearless leader, Liza, who traveling around Pakistan. We hear an update on her trip, discuss the new Honda Transalp and get a ride report on Stumpy, Naked Jim, Craig and Matt's recent trip to Mendocino National Forrest. Featuring Miss Emma, Bagel, Naked Jim, Stumpy John, Craig and Matt.

This week on our motorcycle podcast we have a virtual potpourri of topics including Bagel's underpants, Naked Jim's new motorcycle, Stumpy's DRZ, the US's most dangerous states, Florida Man and Miss Emma tells us why. We learn about left handed throttles, three stroke motors and upside down engines. Featuring Miss Emma, Liza, Naked Jim, Bagel and Stumpy John. recyclemotorcyclegarage@gmail.com www....

This week on our motorcycle podcast we share some things we learned from our biker first aid class held at the garage today. There's some good tips there, and we hope to continue offering these classes. Next up our guest AJ wows us with tales from his recent adventure through Iceland. This is an amazing trip offered by Honda as part of the Honda Adventure Roads series. Not only do they provide bra...

This week on our motorcycle podcast we discuss the possibly unconstitutional practice of motorcycle checkpoints. Starting in NYC, is this coming to your state also? Miss Emma also fixes a tough problem with a sun loving dirtbike. Listeners emails were read - wisdom ensued. With Liza, Miss Emma, Bagel, Stumpy John, Jesse and Mike. recyclemotorcyclegarage@gmail.com www.motorcyclesandmisfits.com www....

This week on our motorcycle podcast, Emma is back! She, along with Cat, Henry and Patrick are here to share their stories from the Misfits trip to the Dolomites. Everyone reports having a great time enjoying the roads and views, the food and drinks, but especially the moments with all of the Misfits who attended. But of course with Emma along, you know things will get crazy. In fact, she tells a s...

This week on our motorcycle podcast we are talking about wars. Well, not the wars you're thinking of. This is Motorcycle Wars: Blood, Sweat and Tears. We are joined by executive producer Jerry Deluca, who has been creating a new kind of motorcycle show. This is a motorcycle racing elimination competition with both amateurs and pros. They will be featuring the stories of the riders, and the racing...

This week on our motorcycle podcast Liza shares some of her stories from Vintage Motorcycle Days. Move over Disney, because this is the happiest place on earth for motorcyclists. Non stop barrel racing, every weird bike you can imagine, track time, trails in the woods, the largest moto swap meet, and the coolest people in the world all hanging out and having fun. There were hospital visits, storma...

This week on our motorcycle podcast we are coming to you from the seminar tent at the AMA VMD. The guys from the Cleveland Moto Podcast and the Noco Moto Podcast join Liza to debate the top 10 technical innovations of all time in motorcycling. But of course this is not an easy task, so we take turns debating each of the topics and why they belong on the list. In no order, here's the innovations th...

This week on our motorcycle podcast we are off to the races for week 2! But this one is different. It's the AHRMA Classic Motofest at Laguna Seca. And this one has motocross and flat track too! We had a blast at this well organized and fun event, and can't wait for it to return next year. Check out the schedule for racing near you. https://www.ahrma.org/ Next up we have some special in studio gues...

This week on our motorcycle podcast we are off to the races at the world famous Laguna Seca racetrack. The weather was perfect, and the races were awesome, but Liza noticed some changes to the race that prompt a heartfelt apology. The baggers and hooligans were something to watch, and really made the event even better. Now to switch things up and talk about something that most people don't like to...

Stumpy John has returned from Pakistan, and invited some of the guys to join him in telling their tales from the trip. There were crashes galore, some treacherous roads, and close calls but overall everyone had an amazing time. This truly is a trip of a lifetime that changes your perception on the way you see the world, and it's great to hear everyone share their experiences. With Liza, Stumpy Joh...

This week on our motorcycle podcast we share mistakes we've made and lessons we've learned. Everything from close calls when riding, bad motorcycle investments, and costly wrenching mistakes. We've all been there, so hopefully you can learn from our mistakes. Then Emma shares some "Customer States" stories from her years as a mechanic. What's the worst thing she's seen? And what's the worst mistak...

This week on our motorcycle podcast we hear from Award Winning Mike, who has just returned from one of the Leod Escapes tours. He traveled through Austria, Germany and Czech Republic, with the highlight of the tour being 3 days of track riding at the MotoGP track BRNO. Mike gives Cat McLeod's tour 6 out of 5 stars, and can't wait for the next trip. https://www.leodescapes.com/ Next up, Zach tells...

This week on our motorcycle podcast Liza has returned from a week at Americade, and she shares her recap. There were test rides, and Liza has a declaration to make about the Yamaha Tenere 700. Overall a fun event with great people in attendance, but one of the highlights is staple Alonzo Bodden performing his comedy. Liza had the opportunity to interview him and find out more about Alonzo the bike...

This week on our motorcycle podcast we are going down Bagel's list of 10 things that scooters do better than motorcycles. There's some interesting innovation and ideas that we think you should check out. Next up we catch up on our backlog of emails (sorry, -Liza) and try to give out the best advice we can. Congrats to Charley and Mycah for tying the knot! With Liza, Miss Emma and Bagel. recyclemot...

This week on our motorcycle podcast we are joined by Christian Dutcher of Americade. This is a yearly motorcycle rally in Lake George, NY that has been going since 1983. He grew up working at Americade when he was a kid and his parents ran it, and then as an adult he came back to take over and put his own stamp on it. Once known as the touring rally, he's been making small changes to open it up to...

This week on our motorcycle podcast we are joined by 15 year old Hailey Thomas, daughter of BMW ambassador Shawn Thomas. She's got the keys to the kingdom. She's grown up on the back of her dad's bike on adventures, she's been given the best training you can get, and she's got all the best gear and a new BMW motorcycle. But is she riding for herself? Or is she riding because she knows it makes her...

This week on our motorcycle podcast we give our recap on the Quail Motorcycle Gathering. We had perfect weather, amazing bikes and loads of friends there. It was a magnificent party. We talk about some of our favorite bikes, some interesting engines, and clever designs we discovered. Big thanks to Law Tigers for sponsoring Emma's booth, and giving us a base camp. Next up Liza asks some random ques...

This week on our motorcycle podcast we are joined by Gordon McCall, the director of motorsports at the Quail Lodge. He is responsible for bringing us the Quail Motorcycle Gathering, which we look forward to attending every year. Choppers, scooters, race bikes, vintage, mini bikes and even new electric bikes are all represented. But the thing that really makes this event special are the people. Eve...

The One Moto Show is back, and it's bigger and better than ever! We've been going to this event for a few years and always look forward to it. The bikes, art, music, food, vendors and people are what make it unique in a way only Portland can do. But more than that, it's become something of a family reunion for us. Hanging out with old friends and new, deep diving into motorcycle mods with the buil...

This week on our motorcycle podcast we have a smorgasbord of topics we discuss. First up, Segway announced the new hydrogen electric hybrid motorcycle, and Emma has an opinion on why it's not going to be successful. Then Emma gives us a lesson in proper swearing, British style of course. Next up we take some biker quizzes, and discuss what should be included in our upcoming Ultimate Biker Quiz. Do...

This week on our motorcycle podcast we hear from Mike, who found his groove on the race track, and then found the ground after high siding. He came away with his best time on the track, and also a broken wrist. Then we play a round of Tell Me Why, answering questions about burgers and being cool and such like that. Next up we discuss the future of motorcycles, the recumbant feet forward style of b...