Motorcycles & Misfits

This week on our motorcycle podcast Emma gets assaulted by a pear tree. Admittedly she did not deserve this based on the amount of bikes she magically fixed with a diddle of her finger. Liza has first world problems; she wants a new bike, but doesn't need a new bike, so she's looking for the bike that no one needs but everyone wants. Next up we talk about some different motorcycle controversies around the world, and realize that nobody likes to be told what to do even if they are better off for it. Lastly we read listener emails and talk about all the events we are planning in the next year. With Liza, Stumpy John, Miss Emma and Bagel. Big thanks to our sponser, AG1. Get yours at drinkAG1.com/MOTORCYCLES and start getting healthier now. Join our Discord at discord.gg/hpRZcucHCT www.motorcyclesandmisfits.com motorcyclesandmisfits@gmail.com www.patreon.com/motorcyclesandmisfits www.zazzle.com/store/recyclegarage www.youtube.com/channel/UC3wKZSP0J9FBGB79169ciew

This week on our motorcycle podcast Liza has returned from the merry UK, and she's got stories. The UK is home to many iconic motorcycle locations, and Liza and Cat set out to do them all. Here's a list of the places they visited: The Bike Shed, The Ace Cafe, the Manx GP at Isle of Man, the Triumph factory tour, the National Motorcycle Museum, Wales, Silverstone Racetrack, and many dealerships and smaller tracks. The riders in the UK are the real deal bikers, and will ride in any weather. We recommend this as an ultimate biker experience, and can't wait to get back and do it again. And also big thanks to Cat McLeod for finding all the perfect places to stay. With Liza, Stumpy John, Miss Emma, Douglas, Naked Jim and Bagel. Big thanks to our sponser, AG1. Get yours at drinkAG1.com/MOTORCYCLES and start getting healthier now. Join our Discord at discord.gg/hpRZcucHCT www.motorcyclesandmisfits.com motorcyclesandmisfits@gmail.com www.patreon.com/motorcyclesandmisfits www.zazzle.com/store/recyclegarage www.youtube.com/channel/UC3wKZSP0J9FBGB79169ciew

On this week's top quality motorcycle podcast the team is joined by Mouse who helps make Emma's adventures great. They, along with Cori and Brian, recount the amazing "Castles and Curves" trip last July to Germany and France. They truly had a trip of a lifetime! Additionally Naked Jim and Stumpy John talk about their recent ride on private land. We then tackle a few listeners emails. For more information on next summer's trips check out Leod Escapes at: https://www.leodescapes.com/pages/view/2023-motorcycles-misfits-dolomites-training-tour/. This week's podcast features Miss Emma, Naked Jim, Stumpy John, Bagel, Henry, Mouse, Cori and Brian. Join our Discord at discord.gg/hpRZcucHCT www.motorcyclesandmisfits.com motorcyclesandmisfits@gmail.com www.patreon.com/motorcyclesandmisfits www.zazzle.com/store/recyclegarage www.youtube.com/channel/UC3wKZSP0J9FBGB79169ciew

On this week's motorcycle podcast Liza is away and the inmates are running the asylum! We discuss the happenings at the garage today, Miss Emma gives a ride report and we talk electrical gremlins and Honda Nighthawks. Responding to listeners emails, we discuss if a wave runner is actually a water scooter. Inquiring minds want to know...Featuring Miss Emma, Stumpy John, Nak and Naked Jim Join our Discord at discord.gg/hpRZcucHCT www.motorcyclesandmisfits.com motorcyclesandmisfits@gmail.com www.patreon.com/motorcyclesandmisfits www.zazzle.com/store/recyclegarage www.youtube.com/channel/UC3wKZSP0J9FBGB79169ciew

This week on our motorcycle podcast we talk about: -What to do with your used spark plugs -Do scooters really count? -How well do we know each other's motorcycle history? -Two bikes, one bad battery and two burnt wires -The future of the Re-Cycle Garage -Listener emails including a What Dat!? that stumps Emma With Liza, Stumpy John, Miss Emma, Cooper, Naked Jim and Bagel Thanks to the sponsor of this episode, AG1. Go to drinkAG1.com/MOTORCYCLES and start getting healthier. Join our Discord at discord.gg/hpRZcucHCT www.motorcyclesandmisfits.com motorcyclesandmisfits@gmail.com www.patreon.com/motorcyclesandmisfits www.zazzle.com/store/recyclegarage www.youtube.com/channel/UC3wKZSP0J9FBGB79169ciew

This week on our podcast we talk about an interesting bike that came to the garage, now known as the Chuckus. A Chinese clone of a custom Ruckus. Sounds weird? It is. Death machine? Maybe. Fun? Definitely. Next up we go over the crash stats from Sturgis Bike Week, and discuss why these numbers are accepted every year. Then we settle in for Emma's History Hole on a bike that deserves due respect: the Suzuki GSX-R 750. These bikes hit the scene in 1985 and were a huge leap in the evolution of the sport bike, and are still being produced today. Sit back and learn about their history. What does GSX-R stand for? How about GS or CBR? Play along in the Acronym Game and see how well you do. We try out a new segment called Wat Dat!? Do you have a part on your bike that your not sure what it does? We do, and we ask Emma to explain Wat Dat is. And lastly we read listener emails and answer questions. With Liza, Stumpy John, Miss Emma 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.com/channel/UC3wKZSP0J9FBGB79169ciew

This week on our motorcycle podcast Cat and Emma share stories from their recent trip to the Dolomites. Cat has created a training trip that shows anyone how to travel internationally with confidence. Throw in schnitzel and beer, amazing twisties and good company, and you've got a life changing trip. In fact, Patrick, Lori and Scott joined us to share how it changed their lives, and what they learned. Cat and Mouse are wonderful tour guides who bring their 5 star service to this budget tour. With Scott, Liza, Stumpy John, Miss Emma, Cat, Mouse, Patrick, Lori and Bagel. https://www.leodescapes.com/ Join our Discord at discord.gg/hpRZcucHCT www.motorcyclesandmisfits.com motorcyclesandmisfits@gmail.com www.patreon.com/motorcyclesandmisfits www.zazzle.com/store/recyclegarage www.youtube.com/channel/UC3wKZSP0J9FBGB79169ciew

This week on our motorcycle podcast we are back in California and have had time to reflect on our trip to VMD. The crowds were bigger, and the event did not disappoint. This is our favorite event of the year, and it's hard to put into words why it's so special, but we give it our best shot. Start with naked flaming burnouts, a mosh pit, the bourbon fairy, double rainbows and every type of motorcycle and racing you can imagine and you just start to scratch the surface With Liza, Stumpy John, Miss Emma, Naked Jim 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.com/channel/UC3wKZSP0J9FBGB79169ciew

The Misfits have landed in Ohio for our favorite yearly event, the Vintage Motorcycle Days. There's so many fascinating people here, and we set out to find these people and share some of their stories with you. First up, Liza and Stumpy John talk to Paul from Replica Motorcycle Parts, who is 3D printing hard to find parts for vintage motorcycles. Naked Jim and Liza talk to Wendy Crockett from Vintage Rides, offering unique motorcycle tours in 20 different countries. Stumpy John and Liza talk to friend of the show, Mark from Mimi and Moto who has been experiencing everything VMD has to offer. Liza, Jim and Bagel meet a one armed rider named Charles, and learn more about his accident and his positive attitude that never stopped him from riding again. Stumpy John interviews the Grand Marshall of the event, Steve Wise. He's a racing champ, AMA Hall of Famer, and one of the most multi-talented riders in the history of motorcycle racing. Look for part 2 to hear the live podcast we recorded with the Cleveland Moto and Noco Moto guys. With Liza, Naked Jim, Stumpy John 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.com/channel/UC3wKZSP0J9FBGB79169ciew

This week on our motorcycle podcast we head back to Laguna Seca for the the AHRMA motorcycle races. We love this event for a few reasons, but one of them is the vintage motocross races. These are so fun to watch and we root for riders fast and slow. Next up we talk about motorcycle lawsuits. 150 million dollars for a broken ankle? Can I get a piece of that? Seems over the top, but sometimes they are necessary to force change in the system, but sometimes they are just a money grab from a heart torn family. Listen to these actual cases, and let us know what you think. And lastly we talk about Stumpy John's problem, getting ready for Vintage Motorcycle Days, and listener emails. With Liza, Stumpy John, Naked Jim 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.com/channel/UC3wKZSP0J9FBGB79169ciew

This week on our motorcycle podcast we head off to the races at the famous Laguna Seca track. The King of the Baggers and Hooligan series have brought a whole new element to the races, and we loved it. Jim and Liza test rode the CFMoto Ibex 800 and talk about this Chinese company that is fighting the stereotype and making some decent bikes. We also talk a little more about ebikes and the law according to the CHP handbook, and try out a new segment called Useless Helpfull Advice. With Liza, Stumpy John, Naked Jim, Bagel and Nak. Join our Discord at discord.gg/hpRZcucHCT www.motorcyclesandmisfits.com motorcyclesandmisfits@gmail.com www.patreon.com/motorcyclesandmisfits www.zazzle.com/store/recyclegarage www.youtube.com/channel/UC3wKZSP0J9FBGB79169ciew Get 20% OFF @manscaped + Free Shipping with promo code MISFITS20 at www.MANSCAPED.com

This week on our motorcycle podcast Scottie gives us a ride report on their recent solo trip on the Nevada Backcountry Discovery Route. This is no easy task, and Scottie is always up for a true adventure. Next up, the crew talks about the new Triumph 400cc bikes made in India. Will they come to the US and should they? Tell us what you think. Emma talks about the goings on in the garage, and her upcoming trip to Europe. With Stumpy John, Miss Emma, Scottie, Bagel and a quick appearance from Liza. Join our Discord at discord.gg/hpRZcucHCT www.motorcyclesandmisfits.com motorcyclesandmisfits@gmail.com www.patreon.com/motorcyclesandmisfits www.zazzle.com/store/recyclegarage www.youtube.com/channel/UC3wKZSP0J9FBGB79169ciew Get 20% OFF @manscaped + Free Shipping with promo code MISFITS20 at www.MANSCAPED.com

This week on our motorcycle podcast we share with you many of the conversations that stem from the garage. More specifically, these are the kinds of conversations that are happening between everyone while we are hanging out and wrenching on bikes every Sunday. Here's some of the questions we ask and answer: What is the best motorcycle engine ever built? What motorcycle accessories are inflatable, and what can we create using inflatable bits? What tools are you probably using wrong? With Liza, Miss Emma, Stumpy John 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.com/channel/UC3wKZSP0J9FBGB79169ciew Get 20% OFF @manscaped + Free Shipping with promo code MISFITS20 at www.MANSCAPED.com

This week on our motorcycle podcast Liza makes a big announcement. She bought a new bike, and it's a Scrambler 900. What a cool bike it is too. Emma shares a history on the Scrambler, it's racing roots, and how the scramblers we know today became a style different from the originals. Emma also introduces us to her orphans, Will and James, who she literally picked up on the side of the highway. These Canadians were heading to Mexico for a big adventure with little planning, and for one of them the adventure stops here. Listen and find out what happened to them on their trip. With Liza, Anwar, Miss Emma, Will, James, Naked Jim 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.com/channel/UC3wKZSP0J9FBGB79169ciew Get 20% OFF @manscaped + Free Shipping with promo code MISFITS20 at www.MANSCAPED.com

This week on our motorcycle podcast Liza has a problem that needs solving. She sold her 2 KLR's, so what could she possibly put in the stable to fill the spots? Send us your suggestions. MotoGPete is with us, so of course we have to play a round of Best/Worst Bike. Check out the Noco Moto podcast at https://nocomotopodcast.com/ And lastly, things are getting worse with bike theft. What can or should you do if your bike is stolen, you know where it is, and the cops won't help you? With Liza, Stumpy John, Naked Jim and MotoGPete. Join our Discord at discord.gg/hpRZcucHCT www.motorcyclesandmisfits.com motorcyclesandmisfits@gmail.com www.patreon.com/motorcyclesandmisfits www.zazzle.com/store/recyclegarage www.youtube.com/channel/UC3wKZSP0J9FBGB79169ciew Get 20% OFF @manscaped + Free Shipping with promo code MISFITS20 at www.MANSCAPED.com

This week on our motorcycle podcast we are celebrating both Pride and Stumpy John Appreciation Day. That's right, John is back, and he's taking us to Stumptown. Unfortunately John's dad recently passed away, so John shares stories of his dad who was a great mechanic and racer in his time. And although he may have had what it takes to be a pro racer, he instead decided to have a family and keep racing as a hobby. John was fortunate enough to grow up racing and wrenching alongside his dad, and has so many wonderful memories of this time. And to show our appreciation of John, we gifted him with a new bike. Listen and find out what kind it is! With Liza, Stumpy John, Miss Emma, Naked Jim 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.com/channel/UC3wKZSP0J9FBGB79169ciew

We all love a good mystery story, and we've got some great ones to share with you. Liza talks about a Harley Davidson that washed up on a Canadian shore in a storage container that went on a year long voyage. Bagel tells us about a mystery ailment with his scooter that has a crazy origin, and Emma shares a story which involves the rarest bike in the world. But first, we talk about new bikes and people at the garage, and if a FZ6 is a good first bike or not? Then we find out what's new in Bagel's garage, and it's not what we think it is. Also, Jim gives us his off the grid ride report in Moon Rocks, NV which includes him being catapulted down a ravine. Good times. With Liza, Miss Emma, Craig, Naked Jim 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.com/channel/UC3wKZSP0J9FBGB79169ciew

On our last episode we talked about death and motorcycling, which was a heavy subject to cover, but we didn't have time to cover the other side of death and motorcycles: the death of a bike. We talk about the anatomy of a bike death, and what things may have prevented it. We also get a mechanic's perspective on how to tell someone that their beloved machine may not survive, and to do this we bring on our new friend Gabe of the Motorcycles and Misfits Garage. They are a brand new shop in S. Carolina that just happen to share our name, so we thought it'd be a good idea to get to know them and learn a bit about them as well. We also play a round of Ride, Repair and Junk motorcycle version, so listen and find out which bike models are sent to their death. With Liza, Miss Emma, Rick, Gabe, Naked Jim and Bagel. https://www.motorcyclesandmisfitsgarage.com/ Join our Discord at discord.gg/hpRZcucHCT www.motorcyclesandmisfits.com motorcyclesandmisfits@gmail.com www.patreon.com/motorcyclesandmisfits www.zazzle.com/store/recyclegarage www.youtube.com/channel/UC3wKZSP0J9FBGB79169ciew

Would you ride a bike knowing that someone died on it? This is the question that started this whole conversation. When asked, different people had different answers for different reasons which was quite surprising. Death is not something that bikers like to talk about, but realizing how many different opinions there are, it seemed like it should be talked about. Do your friends and family know what your wishes are in the case of an accident? Do you have your affairs in order? Do you realize how many lives may be affected by your untimely death? These are all important questions, and we sit down and talk about them, and hope that you will too. With Liza, Patrick, Miss Emma, Naked Jim 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.com/channel/UC3wKZSP0J9FBGB79169ciew

This week on our motorcycle podcast we head down to Carmel CA for the annual Quail Motorcycle Gathering. This is a concours d'elegance event with everything from restorations to race bikes, choppers, scooters and everything else in between. With such an array of bikes on display, it's hard to choose who to interview, but we managed to get some good ones. Emma talks to Stacy and Sparky from the Haas Museum in Dallas, TX about some of the unique and interesting bikes they brought to show. Liza interviews Taras about his beautiful electric motorcycle brand called Tarfrom, which sounds like no other motorcycle out there. Jim interviews Keith about the most eclectic bike at the Quail, something that can only be described as an industrial copper chopper. And lastly, John interviews Ernest, the owner of Combat Motorcycles, about his muscle cafe on steroids bikes that have dna from Confederate Motorcycles. With Liza, Miss Emma, Naked Jim and Stumpy John. Join our Discord at discord.gg/hpRZcucHCT www.motorcyclesandmisfits.com motorcyclesandmisfits@gmail.com www.patreon.com/motorcyclesandmisfits www.zazzle.com/store/recyclegarage www.youtube.com/channel/UC3wKZSP0J9FBGB79169ciew