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Motorcycles & Misfits

Re-Cycle Garage in Santa Cruz

The Motorcycles and Misfits Podcast is how we share our passion for all things two-wheeled. We ride street, dirt, ADV, track, touring, vintage and scooters, and we wrench, ride, race and attend events year round. We share our stories and interviews every week from the Re-Cycle Garage in sunny Santa Cruz, Ca.

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02:05:31

Podcast 561: Pushing Miles with Wendy Crockett and...

Motorcycles & Misfits ·

2024/02/19

This week on our motorcycle podcast we talk about the goings on in the garage, as well as an update on legislation concerning e-bikes. Next up we are joined by Wendy and Ian, who wrote a book on their record setting long distance ride. The description for the book is "The inspiring true story of a 100,000-mile motorcycle world record attempt where everything that could possibly go wrong, went spectacularly wrong", and they join us to share even more stories from this epic trip. Added bonus, you get

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02:09:01

Podcast 560: What Bike Is Most In Need of a Factory...

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2024/02/12

This week on our motorcycle podcast we hear from Stumpy John, who has had two different recent adventure rides that left him assessing his life's choices. But thankfully he bounces back well, and is joined by Josh to tell the tales of their trip to the Misfits Desert Hare. Another choice John needs to make is which bike's should he sell, and what should he buy? Gilles joins us all the way from Quebec on his Kawasaki W800. He's been touring the US since November, and made it all the way to California

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01:58:19

Podcast 559: What's the Best Bike For A Tuscan Tour?

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2024/02/05

This week on our motorcycle podcast we dive back into last week's conversation about adding color to brake fluid while flushing the lines. This has been quite controversial, and the same debate has been had by every car and motorcycle forum out there. Liza did some extensive research and shares her findings from the web. Cat McLeod is here and he's got a list of bikes for us to look at. These are all the bikes available on his new Tuscan tour, and it's hard to pick the which one is the best. Listen

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02:07:19

Podcast 558: That's Cool, But Is It Cool Cool?

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2024/01/29

This week on our motorcycle podcast we share some things we think are cool. The group takes a vote after each presentation and decides if it's just cool, or if everyone agrees that it's cool cool. Then we ask the question; what came first, gasoline or the gasoline engine? The answer is not that simple, and more interesting than you thought. Next up we play the alphabet game using motorcycle brands and models. Play along and see how well you do. Liza is still holding onto an idea about dying brake

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02:00:02

Podcast 557: Mindblowing Geometry and Physics of Braking

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2024/01/22

This week on our motorcycle podcast we jump right into listener emails, and the conversations that come from them. First up, do modern sport bikes brake better than a vintage bike or a cruiser? It's hard to believe but the answer is no. We get into the physics and geometry that explains why bikes may be safer, but the stopping distance has not improved in 50 years. Between emails we play a couple of games that you can play along with. How many models of bike brands can you name? Can you do better

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02:07:59

Podcast 556: Biker Identity Crisis

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2024/01/15

This week on our motorcycle podcast we talk about the following: The Dakar Rally so far Bagel's new purchase Who can find the best deal for $1500 Being an aging biker and dealing with shifting comfort levels while also recognizing that it effects your identity as a rider Bikes we regret owning Listener emails With Liza, Stumpy John, Miss Emma, Ray Ray, Scottie, Naked Jim and

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02:06:59

Podcast 555: Live to Ride, Ride to Eat Seabugs

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2024/01/08

This week on our motorcycle podcast we find out why Emma is the best tool in the shop. She quickly identifies nagging unsolved issues on bikes with ease, plus we don't have to share our shrimp with her. Jim's got renewed spark for his Honda Ascot Flat Tracker project, and we discuss the best way to approach it for him. Meanwhile Liza spent the day trying all of the gadgets used to help you change tires, and found that they all failed her. Tire changing sucks! But to make her feel better, she

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01:56:37

Podcast 554: Misfits New Years Eve Jamboree

Motorcycles & Misfits ·

2024/01/01

Happy New Years from the Misfits! This being our final show of 2023, we decided to invite listeners to join us via Zoom for our recording, and hear what they have to say. We talk about what bike is next on the list to buy, what's the next riding destination, and what everyone considers the golden era of motorcycles. The 90's sportbike era, the 1920s when people started to travel more by motorcycle, or is it still to come with all of the new technology around the corner? What do you think? Then we

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02:09:10

Podcast 553: What Do You Want From a Smart Helmet?

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2023/12/18

This week on our motorcycle podcast we bring to you our pre-holiday ramblings. Here's what we talk about: -Liza, and Jim had a perfect ride while bike swapping and comparing three similar but different sport touring bikes. -Trips, trips trips! Are you ready to take a trip next year? We talk about the trips we have planned and where we want to go in the future. -Liza wants to give away a motorcycle next year, and we want your input. What kind of bike would you want? -Smart helmets; will they ever

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02:08:05

Podcast 552: Fixing Santa's Cycle

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2023/12/11

This week on our motorcycle podcast we are joined by Matthew Biberman, who is the author of a brand new children's book called Fixing Santa's Cycle. Did you know that Santa rides a motorcycle? All this time people thought they were hearing reindeer hoofs when it was actually the sweet exhaust sounds from his Vincent. Matthew is the son of bike builder Big Sid Biberman, who was well known for his wrenching skills on vintage bikes. In fact, it was a special build of a Vincati that brought Matthew and

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02:02:35

Podcast 551: Santa Cruz Is Changing The World

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2023/12/04

What does Zero Motorcycles, Onewheel, surfing, flying taxis, Crossfit, the Trident missile, lunar landing, zero emission busses, skateboard culture and cell phone cameras have in common? They all came out of Santa Cruz. That's right, our sleepy little beach town has had a hand in changing the world of transportation and technology for decades, and is still at it with the the latest; Joby Aviation. Give a listen and learn about the place we call home, Santa Cruz. With Liza, Stumpy John, Miss Emma,

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02:03:43

Podcast 550: Yamaha Niken - An Amazing Abomination

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2023/11/27

This week on our motorcycle podcast it's time to talk about the Yamaha Niken. Everyone's had a chance to try it, and everyone is impressed. Set aside the freak show imagery with it's double front wheels, and what you have left is an extremely capable sport touring bike, which is equally comfortable in rough twisty roads as it is doing 100mph freeway slabbing. In fact, Liza makes the declaration that a big triple engine is the best all around street bike engine you can get right now. Once you're on

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02:00:18

Podcast 549: Around the World with Bridget McCutchen

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2023/11/20

This week on our motorcycle podcast we are joined by new world record holder Bridget McCutchen. She is officially the youngest person to circumnavigate the globe on a motorcycle. Completing her journey just shy of her 23rd birthday, she relied on her Kawasaki Versys 300 and the motorcycle community at large to help her complete her journey. Of course there were some hardships along the way, as well as a new love, and possibly the best education you can get. Listen in and hear how she got the idea,

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01:44:32

Podcast 548: Dirt/Dual Sport/Enduro/ADV What's the...

Motorcycles & Misfits ·

2023/11/13

This week on our motorcycle podcast we are getting dirty. Well, talking about dirt bikes. Specifically, what's the difference between all the types of off road bikes? And how do you define ambiguous bikes like the Tenere 700? Liza introduces a new game to the group called about Santa Cruz street names. Play along! Honda and Lambretta have both announced new electric scooters. Bagel gives us his opinion as to if we should care or not. Lastly, we read listener emails and answer some great questions

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01:53:20

Podcast 547: The Best Motorcycle Color

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2023/11/06

This week on our motorcycle podcast we jump into some bikes that came into the shop today, and can't believe the suggested maintenance intervals on a Himalayan. Liza talks about the Niken she's got a line on, and her good bad idea to turn it into an adventure bike. In our Debate Club segment, we discuss the best color for a motorcycle, and come pretty close to deciding as a group what it is. We have free gear. Spread the word. And lastly, we read listener emails and try our best to problem solve

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02:03:47

Podcast 546: The Friendly Rattlesnake

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2023/10/30

This week on our motorcycle podcast we hear from Naked Jim, Stumpy John and Scotty who were down in the Mojave Desert at Johnson Valley doing some dirtbiking. There's plenty of things here that can kill you, including the sidewinder that joined them in their camp at night. Navigating in the desert and negotiating the windy roads can be a challenge. So can the sand and silt that tried to kill John, yet they still had a wonderful time. Bagel shares his stories from the Scotchtoberfest Scooter Rally,

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02:15:31

Podcast 545: Appraise This!

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2023/10/23

This week on our motorcycle podcast Liza is seeking on advice on a few legal matters. If you get a speeding ticket in another country, does it follow you back home? How can you tell you are talking to a Craigslist scammer? What can you do if you pay for a custom item that doesn't work, and the fabricator won't respond to your emails? Our guest Amy from https://autoappraisalnetwork.com/ tries to answer some of these questions. In her experience working with the DMV, as a VIN verifier and an

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01:59:35

Podcast 544: Guilty Pleasures w/Zee and Cat

Motorcycles & Misfits ·

2023/10/16

This week on our motorcycle podcast we are joined by both Zee Traveler and Cat McLeod. Zee's still living life on the road, has ridden to Alaska and Panama, and managed to write and publish her own book. Not having a job sure does keep you busy! Cat has been leading tours throughout Europe and has finally made it home. He gives us updates on where he's been, and where he's going. We also play a round of the Dating Game with Cat. Which sexy bike will he choose to be his date? Next up we go around

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01:44:21

Podcast 543: Biker Pornography

Motorcycles & Misfits ·

2023/10/09

Warning: This episode contains graphic subjects that are not suitable for children or in public spaces. We acknowledge that sex and pornography exist, so if you're not comfortable with these topics, you may want to skip this one. Motorcycles and bikers have been fetishized for decades. Where does this come from? What is the difference between good and bad biker porn? Does a hot girl on your bike ad get more interest? And what biker porn would Liza like to see? We delve into this taboo subject and

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01:55:29

Podcast 542: Hey Kid, Give Me All Your Money!

Motorcycles & Misfits ·

2023/10/02

This week on our motorcycle podcast we talk about our recent rides and what we've been up to. Jim and Liza have are selling their Africa Twins, and Emma helps them pepper up their ads. What do choppers, cafe racers, flat trackers, ADV and scramblers have in common? They all started as street bikes that were modified by the public, became popular, and then eventually became produced bikes. What other styles came from the public? And what style will we see produced next? Discuss..... Lastly we read

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