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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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01:49:30

Podcast 208: Road Rage and Jizz Delivery

Motorcycles & Misfits ·

2017/06/26

This week on our motorcycle podcast we cover big topics with a small crew. First we get an update on the latest dirtbiking shenanigans where we pushed the Chickistan girls to the point of exhaustion. And they loved every minute of it. Next we talk about who's working on what, and who wins the Bless Your Little Heart award for relentlessly spinning a tool the wrong way for way too long. Then we discuss the latest rounds of road rage, including the one that resulted in a horrible multi car crash on

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01:44:15

Podcast 207: Emotional Steam and The Perfect Fling Poo

Motorcycles & Misfits ·

2017/06/19

This week on our motorcycle podcast, we hear from Andy, who's struggling to find the motivation to keep fixing his bike. He's elbows deep in an engine rebuild, and just can't find the strength to go on. We try our best to help him find a reason to not quit. Then we hear from Greg, who was so impressed with his CSC RX3 that he went and bought another model of these Chinese made bikes. We ask if CSC is the one company that can actually make reliable bikes at an amazing price, or if he just got lucky

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01:49:05

Podcast 206: Get To Know The New CEO: Sam Paschel of...

Motorcycles & Misfits ·

2017/06/12

This week on our motorcycle podcast we are joined by Sam Paschel, the new CEO of Zero Motorcycles. He's a rider with a fondness for the vintage bikes, but he's a full convert to electric now. We get to know about his biking past, and the future of Zero Motorcycles. But first we get a report from Mike and Charley about the Vampires rally, and the shall we call it"spirited" ride. Then we play a round of Cool Or Fool, and find out what everyone thinks of this Craigslist DR350 that's been converted to

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01:33:46

Podcast 205: Possum Interruption Take 2

Motorcycles & Misfits ·

2017/06/05

This week on our motorcycle podcast we are joined by guests Leah and Jaime, who came to Santa Cruz to celebrate Leah's birthday. They got to experience the shit show we put on each week, and somehow seemed to be entertained. We catch up on our recent rides, including popping some dirt cherries with a few of the ladies here. Then we jump into listener emails, where we take the time to answer some questions regarding needed advice. It is debatable whether the advice given is sound or not, but it

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01:37:39

Podcast 204: Sheetiron 300 and the Oakland MC

Motorcycles & Misfits ·

2017/05/29

This week on our motorcycle podcast we get a report from Nak, Naked Jim and Liza about the Sheetiron 300 enduro ride they did last weekend. We are joined by Bob Vaughn of the 110 year old Oakland MC. He gives us a history of this historic club, and we also get to know more about Bob and his bikes. Then we get a report from Josh, who ended up stranded on the mountain and went through hell to get back safe. We also get an update from bike builder Matt Harris of 40 Cal Customs, who was doing his own

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01:37:43

Podcast 203: Isaac's Odyssey, Twin Cam Hondas and...

Motorcycles & Misfits ·

2017/05/23

This week on our motorcycle podcast we talk about what we did today, including servicing the often unloved twin cam Hondas. Next up, we learn more about the adorable Isaac, and his love for long haul riding. Then we go to listener emails and Mike reveals his displeasure with Paul. With Emma, Douglas, Isaac, Kat, Michael, Bagel, Goldwing Gary, Evan, and the sailors in the peanut gallery. www.zazzle.com/recyclegarage/products Call and leave us a message at 831-291-5112 Go to

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01:48:24

Podcast 202: Defining Lines with the Bike Life

Motorcycles & Misfits ·

2017/05/15

This week on our motorcycle podcast we catch up with the goings on for the past week including dirt biking, an altercation with a duck, and there's no such thing as a free bike. Next up we discuss the Bike Life trend as discussed in a recent NY Times article. Where do we draw the line individually between our hooligan rides, and these kids who are blatantly breaking the laws of the road. Is there a difference between us and them? To help us draw the line, we are joined by media mogul and funny guy

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01:43:15

Podcast 201: Wheelies, The Quail and AFM Racing

Motorcycles & Misfits ·

2017/05/08

This week on our motorcycle podcast, we share with you all of the happenings from the past week. First off we start with Douglas, who attended wheelie school, so he could be come a better hooligan. Then we hear from Liza, Emma and Jim who attended the Quail Motorcycle Gathering in Carmel. Next up we have Nak introduces his good friend Erin, who entered her first AFM race at Sonoma Raceway. Lastly, we catch up on listener emails and answer questions. With Liza, Bagel, Nak, Douglas, Ian, Miss Emma,

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01:17:45

Podcast 200: The Real Vetter Challenge

Motorcycles & Misfits ·

2017/05/01

This week on our motorcycle podcast we take a special trip down to Carmel where we visit Craig, Carol and Zak Vetter at their home. Craig Vetter is an icon in the motorcycle industry most known for inventing the Windjammer fairing, designing the Triumph Hurricane, and most lately working with riders like Electric Terry to create fuel efficient streamlined bikes and hosting the Craig Vetter Fuel Economy Challenge. In August of 2015, Craig was riding his streamlined scooter down a street near his

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01:39:44

Podcast 199: Lauren Trantham of Ride My Road

Motorcycles & Misfits ·

2017/04/24

This week on our motorcycle podcast we are joined by biker, activist and photographer Lauren Trantham. She found her passion for motorcycles through her father and grandfather, and has found a way to turn it into a fundraiser and profession. She has dedicated her life to empowering women through photography,and raising money and awareness through her initiative Ride My Road. She's a total badass with a Ducati and a conceal and carry permit. We also read some listener emails, and find out about a

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01:37:03

Podcast 198: Elektrogirl Trui Hanoulle

Motorcycles & Misfits ·

2017/04/17

This week on our motorcycle podcast we interview Trui Hanoulle, aka Elektrogirl. She is a badass chick who has had quite a few accomplishments in the motorcycling world. First up we talk about her bikes and history of riding, including that moment when she first realized her love for bikes. Then we hear about some of her long distance journeys, including a trip from Belgium to Istanbul and back on a Zero electric bike. Lastly, we talk about the current and future state of electric motorcycles in

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01:41:37

Podcast 197: Stick Some Handlebars On It

Motorcycles & Misfits ·

2017/04/10

This week on our motorcycle podcast we are all over the place. Or, you could say that we covered a lot of things. So here's the bullet points. Handsome Asians, a desert ride, Rawhyde Adventure, Robb Talbot is Cool, Mark is going to depart on an epic adventure, Brake Free is almost funded, the Modobag proves that anything with handlebars is cool, the DMV still sucks but AAA rocks, Clear Creek is moving forward, and there were lots of crashes in the last MotoGP race. With Liza, Nak, Naked Jim,

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01:51:48

Podcast 196: So You Want To Rebuild An Engine?

Motorcycles & Misfits ·

2017/04/03

This week on our motorcycle podcast, we find out who got a new bike. #10 in fact. We also catch up on progress with bikes, including a couple of people who discovered they need an engine rebuild. Which brings us to our topic today: Rebuilding Your Engine. Taking on a big project like this can be fun, or it can be daunting and frustrating. We've learned our lessons through the years, and are here to share our experience with you. We talk about the four big things to make it an easy and successful

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01:39:32

Podcast 195: There's No Such Thing As A Bad Idea, Is...

Motorcycles & Misfits ·

2017/03/27

This week on our motorcycle podcast, we hear from Emma who attended the last Clubmans All British Bike Show. We also talk about some of the latest projects in the garage, including a pesky Nighthawk 250 that keeps breaking and losing it's exhaust studs. For more than a year we've been trying to solve this mystery, and Emma thinks she's figured it out. Then we get into our main topic, which is "Big Ideas". We've all got them. Some of us just talk about them and some of us are making them happen. And

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01:42:30

Podcast 194: 250cc Superhero - Stephanie Yue

Motorcycles & Misfits ·

2017/03/20

This week on our motorcycle podcast, Liza is out and the Misfits are running the show. We start with a report of who got what done, and find out who showed up on a new bike. We get an update from our man on the street, Matt Harris of 40Cal Customs, who is racing down at Daytona Bike Week. Then we talk with Stephanie Yue, who is a long distance scooter rider, who has ridden over 60,000 miles across N. America by Vespa. She has managed to create the life many of us wish we could have, working while

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01:36:17

Podcast 193: To Loan Or Not To Loan

Motorcycles & Misfits ·

2017/03/13

This week on our motorcycle podcast, Liza recounts the joys and horrors of riding a scooter with sidecar in Dallas. Next up, the group discusses the code to loaning and borrowing motorcycles, and a couple people share their stories of when this has gone terribly wrong. We talk about the recent news of a motorcycle gang on the freeway in San Francisco, who pulled a driver from his car and beat him. Sound familiar? Well, what does this mean for the rest of us bikers, and is there anything we can do

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01:45:33

Podcast 192: DC Racing Needs Your Help

Motorcycles & Misfits ·

2017/03/06

This week on our motorcycle podcast we hear from Douglas and Kat, who attended Can Akkaya's cornering school class. There' were everything from supermotos, sportbikes, Harleys and even a Goldwing. We can't wait to take some more of these classes and hone our riding skills. Next up we hear from racer Deion Campbell of DC Racing. He's entering his 2nd year racing in the Motoamerica 600 SS Championship. He's got the skills and support, now all he needs is money. Lastly, we catch up on listener emails

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01:40:46

Podcast 191: It's All About The Engine

Motorcycles & Misfits ·

2017/02/27

This week on our motorcycle podcast, we talk about engines. All kinds of engines. Singles, twins, triples, fours and even a five. Yes, there was a five cylinder bike. So why so many types of engines? What are the advantages and disadvantages of each? And what about the carbs? How many carbs do you need for all of those cylinders? We cover it all. But first we catch up on our recent ride, and who got new bikes. Lastly, we finish with listener emails. With Liza, Nak, Andy, Naked Jim, Miss Emma,

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02:01:17

Podcast 190: The One Motorcycle Show

Motorcycles & Misfits ·

2017/02/22

We bring to you the special One Moto Show Cast. Douglas and Jim attended the show in Portland, celebrating it's 8th year. It's an amazing show, gathering custom bikes, artists, food, music and racing all under one roof. They spoke to many people, including builder Matt Harris, show organizer Thor Drake, podcast listeners, and even Nak makes an appearance. If you ever get a chance to attend, this is a one of a kind event that you really have to experience. http://the1moto.com/ Call and leave us a

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01:41:46

Podcast 189: Lighting It Up with Brake Free Tech

Motorcycles & Misfits ·

2017/02/20

This week on our motorcycle podcast we are joined by Alex and Ian from Brake Free Tech. They have created a helmet mounted brake light like no other on the market. I've often wondered why high viz helmets and vests, headlight modulators and other visibility aids aren't more common. I think it's because they either aren't cool, cost too much, or are too complicated to install. This may be the product that solves all those problems. We also read some listener emails and answer some questions, do a

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