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ClevelandMoto Podcast 550 Show Notes
Phil survived Guadalajara. 
Harley has 3 recalls and they all suck:

Oil Ejection Risk (May 2026): Over 88,000 units (2024–2026 FLTRX, FLHX, FXBR, FLFB, FLHXU, FLTRXL, FLTRT, FLHXL, and FLHLT). A blocked breather port allows crankcase pressure buildup, which can cause oil to spray out, increasing injury risk.
This is different than the oil sumping problem in early Milwaukee 8 motors that were produced in 2017-2019
Rear Brake Line Failure (April 2026): Approx. 17,000 Softail motorcycles (2025–2026). The rear brake line may touch the Body Control Module, causing a leak and loss of rear braking.

Sportster S Upper Triple Clamp (March 2026): 8,498 units (2021–2026) are recalled again due to potential cracking in the upper triple clamp.
Ducati Unveils "Predictive Maintenance" to some of their models. 
https://www.motorcyclepowersportsnews.com/ducati-predictive-maintenance-desmo450-mx/
https://www.ducati.com/us/en/news/ducati-introduces-predictive-maintenance-for-the-desmo450-mx
Ride for jailed bikers in Iran: 
https://www.motorcyclenews.com/news/2026/may/craig-and-lindsay-foreman-london-ride-out/
Not every bike is getting cheaper Hailwood and Agostini bike fetches over $1Million. 
https://www.motorcyclenews.com/news/2026/april/bonhams-spring-sale-results/

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Special Guests!
Makenzi Martin, Membership Events and Program Manager and Mitch Boehm Editorial Director from the American Motorcycle Association answer questions from the team. 

Oh, and Harley Bob is back! 
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How about a kinder, cheaper Desert X from Ducati? Check out that valve maintenance interval!!!

https://www.ducati.com/us/en/bikes/desertx/desertx-v2

Greg Castillo Joins us from FlatOut Garage. 

Guy Martin gets 12 points on his license and now has a suspended license. 

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c86exgd6z01o

In honor of Greg: 

Honda launches a FTR125 Monkey bike in the Philippines

https://www.topgear.com.ph/moto-sapiens/motorcycle-news/honda-monkey-ftr-125-bims-2026-a5361-20260323
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ClevelandMoto podcast 547 Show Notes: 

Honda releasing 2 new 400cc 4 cylinders, but, will we see them in North America? 
- Last month we talked about the 4 Cylinder 500cc bikes that were at the CIMA (Chinese motorcycle show), but these are made in Japan and would compete with bikes like the Kawi ZX400RR - who is going to pay double for a 4 cylinder when there are dozens of 400cc Singles and twins to choose from? 

https://global.honda/jp/news/2026/2260320.html

Aprilia thinks you can never have too many wings....they've just patented "Leg-Wings" that go behind a riders legs to improve aero. 

https://www.corsedimoto.com/en/motogp/aprilia-patents-the-leg-wings-from-motogp-innovation-to-the-road

Harley davidson announced their plans for saving their company and it's based on..... drum roll please.....HERITAGE! 
Can KKR & Co. buying 4 Billion of their only profitable division and giving them a very short lifeline be enough to rescue the brand?  Be sure to watch the willie nelson video below: 

https://investor.harley-davidson.com/news/news-details/2026/HARLEY-DAVIDSON-LAUNCHES-RIDE/default.aspx

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hq9TOdyt6So

Phils going to guadalajara in 2 weeks, it's going to be 90+ every day, I'm flying in and out, what is ESSENTIAL, but can still be brought on the plane for comfort and safety? 

Anyone wanna ride the Triumph speed 400? I'm bringing one.  
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podcast 546 show notes: 
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Mid Ohio / AMA VMD camping/ticket madness. I guess we're only allowed to co-habitate this year at VMD. The price has gone up and your tent or camper pass comes with 2 all-weekend passes. Well, that's no fun. 
The CAKE Comeback: the return of the electric motorcycle manufacturer under new ownership, analyzing what this means for the premium electric commuter market.
Honda’s E-Clutch Expansion:  the 2026 Transalp getting the Automated E-Clutch, discussing if this technology is the future of accessible adventure riding.
CFMOTO’s High-Revving 500SR Voom: Analyze the specs of the new 500cc inline-four sportbike and whether retro-styled, smaller displacement bikes are gaining momentum.
Bimota KB399 First Look: Discuss the Italian brand's new sub-400cc sportbike, focusing on the intersection of premium pricing and small-displacement.

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