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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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02:02:35

Podcast 551: Santa Cruz Is Changing The World

Motorcycles & Misfits ·

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

Motorcycles & Misfits ·

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

Motorcycles & Misfits ·

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

Motorcycles & Misfits ·

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

Motorcycles & Misfits ·

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!

Motorcycles & Misfits ·

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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02:02:51

Podcast 541: Real Biker Quiz Redux

Motorcycles & Misfits ·

2023/09/25

This week on our motorcycle podcast we share some lessons learned from our day in the garage. Top tip: Do the research and have everything you need to do the job. Next up, Tucker joins us fresh off the road on his Tenere 700. Not the typical touring bike, but Tucker made it work with a few little changes. Liza has a new game called Crazy, where everyone has to guess what crazy prices people are asking for things on Ebay. Play along! We bring out our old Real Biker Quiz from years ago, and make

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01:59:52

Podcast 540: Bikes Nobody Needs But Everyone Wants

Motorcycles & Misfits ·

2023/09/18

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

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01:57:19

Podcast 539: Liza's Dream UK Moto Adventure

Motorcycles & Misfits ·

2023/09/11

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

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02:01:10

Podcast 538: Castles, Curves and Motorcycle Adventures

Motorcycles & Misfits ·

2023/09/04

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:

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01:26:32

Podcast 537 - Can a WetBike be a Scooter and Other...

Motorcycles & Misfits ·

2023/08/28

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

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02:01:44

Podcast 536: Two Truths and a Lie

Motorcycles & Misfits ·

2023/08/21

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

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01:59:36

Podcast 535: The First(and best?) Superbike - The...

Motorcycles & Misfits ·

2023/08/14

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

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02:03:47

Podcast 534: Emma and Cat's Excellent Adventure

Motorcycles & Misfits ·

2023/08/07

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

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01:57:42

Podcast 533: AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days Part 2

Motorcycles & Misfits ·

2023/07/31

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

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01:32:34

Podcast 532: AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days Part 1

Motorcycles & Misfits ·

2023/07/24

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

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